by Stefanie Small | Sep 24, 2019 | Activities, Health
Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors in Pittsburgh. The blazing heat of summer is behind us, and winter’s chill has yet to arrive. Plus, spending some time hiking in the woods or taking in one of our great local parks is good for your physical health and your...
by Stefanie Small | Aug 21, 2019 | Food, Health
One of my favorite summer time activities is to peruse the local farmers’ market. There are plenty of locations in Allegheny County, but my favorite has to be the one in Squirrel Hill. After a quick workout at the JCC this past Sunday morning, I walked over to...
by Stefanie Small | Apr 17, 2018 | Aging in Place, Health
Preparing for the end of life can be difficult. Emotionally, mentally, physically – it affects all of you. Local resources exist, especially if your loved one is on hospice – they provide all kinds of support. There are bereavement groups for all ages as...
by Stefanie Small | Oct 30, 2018 | Aging in Place, Food, Health, Information
We aren’t getting any younger. Between 2012 and 2050, like many industrialized countries, the U.S. will experience considerable growth in its older population. By 2050, the population aged 65 and older is projected to be 83.7 million, almost double its estimated...
by Stefanie Small | Oct 25, 2017 | Aging in Place
Roz Chast’s book Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant chronicles her experiences as a daughter and caregiver for her aging parents. Her drawings and text are both funny and heart-breaking. Known for her cartoons in the New Yorker, Chast touches on the dilemma...
