Approximately 162,000 Allegheny County residents—including more than 19,000 adults ages 60 and older—rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table. As of September 1, new federal rules have gone into effect that are important to be aware of. The rules, which are part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill … Read more
Need help on your caregiving journey yet don’t know where to start? Check out the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s PA CareKit, a free comprehensive online toolkit designed to support caregivers. Whether you’re just starting, managing ongoing duties, or caring for a loved one in crisis, the platform offers personal and practical assistance in the form … Read more
The first ever Former Chief Justice Stephen A. Zappala Public Service Excellence Award was awarded to Senior Justice Advocate, Dick Skrinjar on June 18, 2025. This award celebrates Dick’s lifelong legacy rooted in commitment, connection and community. The DA’s Office is proud to continue his mission of protecting YOU from fraud & abuse.
Register today for Early Bird rates for SWPPA 2025: Aging Well-Policy, Practice, and Progress. Join leaders, advocates, and changemakers to explore the future of aging policy and practice on Wednesday, November 12th at the RLA Learning and Conference Center. Register today: https://swppa.wildapricot.org/event-6186388. Join our incredible group of sponsors here: https://swppa.wildapricot.org/event-6206995
Get your flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines before the holidays are here By Ginny Jurofcik, CEO, LifeSpan, Inc. and Joe Aul, Executive Director, Eastern Area Adult Services on behalf of Meals on Wheels Greater Pittsburgh As the holiday season draws near, let’s remember that getting vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is … Read more
Q. What is Surprises for Shut-ins? A. The 38th annual Surprises for Shut-ins is a Christmas program of the Beaver County Office on Aging. It provides a bag of gifts and a friendly visit in December 2024 to isolated and homebound adults ages 60 and older who live in the community. They are identified by … Read more
If helping others, meeting new people and having fun appeal to you, then becoming a member of the Heritage Valley Beaver Auxiliary may be just the thing for you. The Auxiliary is comprised of Beaver County women who serve the hospital by promoting volunteerism and raising funds for Heritage Valley Beaver. Since its inception in … Read more
Cover photo: Julie Capone is installed at the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County for her work in protecting elders against abuse and neglect. By Emma Federkeil, Communications Director Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. and the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office remain dedicated to protecting seniors from fraud … Read more