Hollywood and Broadway may seek youth but a local performance troupe is proving that being “young at heart” is a lot more fun. The Better Than Ever Independents, affectionately known as the Sassy Seniors, can be found singing, dancing, acting, performing comedy skits and much more every month of year, except January and February. “We … Read more
What is zTrip? It’s essentially an on demand transportation service, much like a traditional taxi. It accepts now or later pickups. Payment can be made with cash or credit. Instead of the typically yellow cab, however, zTrip Taxis are painted silver and have the zTrip logo. “The taxi industry is evolving and zTrip is leading … Read more
West Mifflin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid has nominated one of its own for Southwestern Pennsylvania’s top military honor. Former VFW Post 914 life member Joseph J. Walters has been submitted for induction into the Joseph A. Dugan Jr. Hall of Valor at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland. A … Read more
Anyone on Medicare knows that its health insurance comes with significant cost-sharing premiums, deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays, and that these costs change from one year to the next. Following is a review of Medicare costs in 2017. Medicare Part A Part A is the hospital benefit of Medicare that covers inpatient hospital care, care in … Read more
Are you looking to do something fun, budget-friendly and local with your grandchildren, something that will create a special memory for years to come? Consider checking out one of the many performances being offered right here in Beaver County at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland. The shows are both kid-friendly and truly … Read more
Franciscan Manor Senior Living and Progressive Home Health, Inc. hosted a special event recently to honor Franciscan Manor residents through photography and poetry therapy. The event, titled “Still Me”, captured photographs of the residents in attendance by Mary White of Mary White Photography. Once the photos were taken, Mary displayed them alongside not-so-recent photos of … Read more
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 10 million people care for someone with the disease in the United State alone, with many more affected worldwide. There’s no question that caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can take a somber toll on the physical and emotional health of the caregiver. If you are providing care … Read more
IRS rules and regulations change and are often difficult for the average filer to understand. The AARP Tax-Aide Program, beginning February 1 throughout April 15, is where you will find one of your neighbors at the local library, mall or possibly legislator’s office waiting to assist you with your questions and helping you complete and … Read more
February is Heart Month! Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day but also the month that the American Heart Association puts added focus on a heart-smart lifestyle. Heart Month has been a calendar event since 1963 and was reinvigorated in 2004 with the Go Red for Women Campaign. In spite of the advances we have seen in prevention … Read more
The Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, based in Oakmont, recently received four awards for excellence in housing at the annual Professional Affordable Housing Management Association (PAHMA) Conference held in Seven Springs. The PAHMA awards recognize the superior efforts of affordable housing owners, management agents and community managers in providing high quality affordable housing in western Pennsylvania. The … Read more