by Stefanie Small | Oct 3, 2018 | Aging in Place, Generation to Generation
Women “of a certain age” have recently redefined ideas of aging and beauty. These women are providing inspirations to generations and proving age is not a variable if you embrace your own sense of style. Social media influencers behind such blogs as Accidental Icon,...
by Stefanie Small | Aug 8, 2018 | Humor, In the News
I love to watch CBS’ Elementary. Police procedural with the human aspect, plus the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in modern times – it’s a great show. But the most recent episode, Through the Fog, hit closer to home for me...
by Stefanie Small | Jul 31, 2018 | Food, Generation to Generation, Volunteers
We here at AgeWell Pittsburgh are big on being community partners. We go out and give presentations to all types of audiences or make time to volunteer at others. But we also like being the host location and being able to help other agencies. Check out the blog from...
by Stefanie Small | Jul 18, 2018 | Health, In the News, Information
At a recent AgeWell Pittsburgh service providers’ meeting (of which we have several annually), we learned of a new research study called All of Us PA. The research program aims to create a healthier future through precision medicine. What is precision medicine? It is...
by Stefanie Small | Jul 5, 2018 | Aging in Place, Health, In the News, Volunteers
AgeWell Pittsburgh has a far reach into the community. That positions us as a unique resource for researchers of all kinds. It opens the door to speaking engagements, tabling at various sites, and other opportunities. If you are part of a research study and would like...
by Stefanie Small | Jul 2, 2018 | Aging in Place, Health
Have you ever walked into an older person’s apartment and be knocked over by the volume of the TV? Sometimes it’s truly painful to the ears that have normal hearing. Mostly it’s just uncomfortably loud. Certainly you can’t even exchange greetings until the sound is...
by Stefanie Small | Jun 18, 2018 | Activities, Health
There are certain times when I need to escape…not exactly hide but be in my own world. As soon as the weather changes, I make sure that I have an idea as to what I want to plant. When I lived in an apartment, I had large planters and grew tomatoes, flowers and basil....
by Stefanie Small | Jun 6, 2018 | Aging in Place, Health
Safety is paramount for older adults – one fall or trip can have far reaching consequences. We are sharing a home safety checklist for you to review and share with others as well. These tips can help you stay healthy and well! Home...
by Stefanie Small | May 23, 2018 | Aging in Place, Health
Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury.1,2 Each year, 2.5 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.3 Over 700,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a...
by Stefanie Small | May 7, 2018 | Aging in Place, Humor
I am no stranger to falling. I have fallen in some of the best places; in front of Macys while rushing to pick up something that I needed in a hurry (scraped knee); in the street near my house while walking my new active puppy (stitches around my lip); in Egypt...
