by Stefanie Small | Jan 9, 2018 | Aging in Place, Information
Have you ever wondered what happens at the end of life? Most of us think about it from time to time – especially as we get older. Death is a natural part of life, but we often push thoughts of it away for many reasons. There are practical things we do to...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 5, 2018 | Aging in Place
On a cold (super cold) day like today, why not make a nice hot pot of soup? Bean soup is one of the more healthful varieties! Navy beans, like all beans, are a great non-meat, non-dairy source of protein. They are a good source of folate, manganese, vitamin B1,...
by Stefanie Small | Dec 19, 2017 | Activities, Aging in Place, Health
Nelson LoPinto is a faithful attendee three times a week to the South Hills JCC Silver Sneakers class. He just turned 94 years old and those classes give him the strength and endurance to not only age well himself, but remain able to care for his wife who has...
by Stefanie Small | Dec 11, 2017 | Aging in Place
Winter months and the holiday season can be a wonderful time for so many people. For some, it’s a time to travel, have holiday parties and get-togethers with friends and families. However, for many people, including older adults, this time of year can be very...
by Stefanie Small | Nov 29, 2017 | Activities, Aging in Place
Gift giving is in the air this time of year. We try to choose gifts that will please the recipient but sometimes we get stuck. What do we get the older adults in our lives? There are creative ideas out there and here’s just a few. If you’re in Pittsburgh,...
by Stefanie Small | Nov 7, 2017 | Aging in Place, Health
The AgeWell Pittsburgh service providers recently heard from staff at Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh. We were blown away by the various techniques and technologies that are out there for people with visual impairments. Some were simple, like...
