By Stephen A. Zappala, Jr., Allegheny County District Attorney September has always been a month of change—back to school, back to work, and the end of the summer vacation season. It’s also traditionally been a time to acknowledge and celebrate the valuable contributions that our senior centers make to the community during Senior Center Month. … 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
Savvy SeniorAdaptive Clothing Takes the Stress Out of Dressing Dear Savvy Senior,What kinds of clothing options are available to mobility-challenged seniors who have a difficult time dressing?Looking for Mom Dear Looking,The chore of dressing and undressing in traditional clothing can be difficult, time-consuming, and even painful for millions of people with certain health and mobility … Read more
This is no April Fools’ Day joke! Our Care and Support programs are back in-person. We also have virtual options available. Make a commitment this month to nurture your understanding of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia as early detection is critical. Register at https://bit.ly/3JVw1UQ or call 800.272.3900. r PA Chapter
The group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Beaver library. We do have a few needles and yarn available. Folks may want to bring their own needle, we suggest #8 or 9 size straight needles. If folks are beginners, the group has people who can assist them. About 10 … Read more
West Hills Symphonic Band “Spring Pops Concert!” Montour High School, Clever Road, Robinson Township This WHSB “Spring Pops Concert” features, in a once in a lifetime opportunity for both the band AND the audience, two bona fide, SUPERSTAR soloists!! Direct from her stunning, critically acclaimed Pittsburgh Opera performance as Micaela in Bizet’s “Carmen,” is a … Read more
Ageless Wisdom is an interactive and experiential geriatric sensitivity training program. Objectives of the program are to: Identify and experience normal changes as we identify and experience changes as a result of disease and disability associated with the aging process discuss golden rules that outline strategies to manage the changes help the audience to view … Read more
The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the fourth year of its City Cuts lawn-cutting program. This program is free for those who do not have the financial or social means to assist with lawn care. Individuals must also be a veteran, … Read more
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