By Gina Mazza The residents of Allegheny County are fortunate to have an excellent system of proactive, community-oriented law enforcement with a dedicated staff. At the top of that list is Deputy Sheriff Jason Tarap, who is passionate about keeping everyone safe—especially children and older adults. Crime Prevention Programs The following programs are offered on … Read more
Are you aware of the latest technique that scammers are using to steal others’ financial information? “Skimming” occurs when devices installed on ATMs, point-of-sale terminals or fuel pumps capture data or record PINs. Fraudsters use the data to create fake debit or credit cards and then steal from their victims. Financial institutions and consumers are … Read more
By Gina Mazza “You can spoil them with treats then send them home.”“It’s all of the fun with none of the responsibility.”“It’s nature’s compensation for the teen years.” These are variations on the answers I expected to hear in the spring of 2022 when I asked some friends in the 412 to share what makes … Read more
Looking to learn a personally enriching new hobby, socialize with friends, get some exercise, or pursue an academic degree to enhance your career? It’s never too late to learn! Older adults in Allegheny County who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities for the purpose of knowledge, skills-building, or just plain fun have an abundance of … Read more
Sen. Robinson sponsors Senior Health Fair in Bethel Park PA State Senator Devlin J. Robinson [37th District] invites area older adults and their families to a Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, September 15 at Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Park Avenue in Bethel Park. The event will offer … Read more
Something magical happens every day at your neighborhood library. You can be transported to the past, wonder in the present, and even travel into the future. Kids can connect to their wildest imaginations, and teens can meet, eat and retreat. Sure, libraries are beautiful cathedrals filled with amazing books. There are also work hubs, meeting … Read more
Elaine Riberich volunteers as a garden steward with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, tending gardens at the busy intersections of Beechwood, Saline and Hazelwood avenues and at Forbes Avenue in Oakland, next to Dippy the dinosaur. Her dedication to stewarding community flower gardens is so great that she even convinced a city councilwoman to refurbish nearby … Read more
With Elder Abuse Awareness Day being recognized on June 15, we reflect on how the last two years have been particularly devastating to older adults in Allegheny County. Conditions created by the pandemic health crisis have killed more seniors than any other age group. Additionally, it created an environment in which people have often felt … Read more
DHS is happy to welcome Dr. Tharp Gilliam, a behavioral scientist and long-time leader in the county’s non-profit sector, as the new head of the Area Agency on Aging. Prior to joining DHS, Tharp Gilliam served in several non-profit senior leadership roles, including most recently as a director of research and evaluation for the Homewood … Read more
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet has many health benefits. They provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of the body (such as potassium, dietary fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A and C) and are likely to reduce the risk of some chronic diseases. Another … Read more