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
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
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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.
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
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
Veterans food distribution scheduled In partnership with the Veterans Leadership Program, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is hosting a food distribution next week for veterans and military families. The distribution will take place on Tuesday, June 9th at NOON. All veterans and military families are welcome to come and receive fresh produce and shelf-stable goods. All … Read more
SNAP Participants Will Be Able to Purchase Groceries Online During COVID-19 The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Pennsylvania to join the pilot program that lets recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, purchase groceries online through participating retailers. “Many people … Read more
Normally, rebates are mailed out beginning July 1 and continue to be mailed out. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the commonwealth has chosen to send out rebates starting six weeks early. A total of 110,000 rebates were mailed May 19, and then another 60,000 rebates will be mailed out each week. People who already have applied, … Read more
Beaver County Moves into Yellow Phase May 22, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf will move Beaver County into the yellow phase Friday, May 22, 2020, which lifts the stay-at-home order. Some restrictions on work and social interaction will ease as the economy begins while keeping the spread of disease contained as much as possible. Restrictions will … Read more