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Don’t Flaunt Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card on Facebook Revealing sensitive personal data on social media can trigger identity theft by Katherine Skiba, February 2, 2021 | Comments: 2 Allen J. Schaben / Getty Images Typically, such cards contain your name, date of birth, patient number and other information that bad actors can use to steal … Read more

Reprinted from North Hills Community Outreach

North Hills Community Outreach AARP Pennsylvania Office and Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh want to hear from you about ways to make our region a better place to live. Allegheny County residents ages 45 and older are invited to complete a 15-minute survey and share your opinions about what you’ll need as you get older. https://survey.cmix.com/3E06803E/G10DF6LT/en-US Bonus: … Read more

From visitPA

visitPA  It might not be as cold as the planet Hoth, but get ready for 6 more weeks of winter in PA!

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Across the globe, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association aims to raise not only awareness of this disease, but to help improve the quality of life for people living with dementias. Read our latest blog to learn the top … Read more

Five Stimulating Activities To Do With Dementia Patients

Adults with dementia and their caregivers have to contend with a fair amount of stress on a regular basis. That’s why it’s important to take breaks by doing fun, engaging activities that relieve stress, depression, and can even reduce the severity of sundowning syndrome. Consider doing the following activities to help keep a dementia patient … Read more

Allegheny County Rent Relief

Allegheny County Department of Human Services   If you’re a renter who has lost income due to COVID-19, funding will be available soon. Sign up to receive updates on the Allegheny County Rent Relief Program and find a list of resources you can access now at https://covidrentrelief.alleghenycounty.us.

Snap Benefits

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services  Attention Snap Benefits Congress voted in December as part of the latest COVID-19 relief package to temporarily increase SNAP benefits. Beginning in February, SNAP households will see a 15 percent increase in their regular benefits issuance. For example, a household of four receiving maximum benefits would normally receive $680. However, … Read more

AARP volunteers and staff support local veterans, military and their families through various programs

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions on many levels for everyone, and our nation’s veterans are certainly no exception. Like other organizations serving older adults, local AARP volunteers and staff have had to pivot in order to continue serving local seniors, as well as veterans, military and their families. “AARP salutes the service and sacrifice … Read more