by Stefanie Small | Jul 6, 2017 | Aging in Place
We are all glad summer is here. We can get out and about, spend more time outdoors, and take up our favorite outdoor activities. Standard summer safety tips apply to everybody, but seniors need to be even more careful. Older adults don’t regulate body...
by Rebecca Remson | Apr 27, 2017 | Aging in Place, In the News
Congratulations to AgeWell Pittsburgh on winning the 2017 Collaboration Prize! A Quick History What began 14 years ago as a partnership among the JCC, JF&CS, and JAA formed to respond to a federal innovation grant has deeply connected three Pittsburgh...
by Rebecca Remson | Mar 29, 2017 | Aging in Place
Sometimes all it takes is a little music, a lot of personality and big idea to make an impact. Dale Lazar keeps himself young by entertaining seniors with the help of jukeboxes, a business he knows well. Homepage Dale Lazar grew up in the coin-operated amusement...
by Rebecca Remson | Jan 23, 2017 | Aging in Place
Previously posted on post-gazette.com. Written by Joan Morse Gordon. So. Having reached the age of 91½, still reading without glasses, hearing without an aid, keeping the little gray cells nimble with Osher classes and bridge, and the “bod” a little flexible with...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 4, 2017 | Activities, Aging in Place
We all have those days when its dark outside and difficult to pull the covers off. You turn over once and give yourself an extra 5 minutes but…still need a bit longer. Maybe a cuddle with your dog or cat? Ok…On the third attempt, it’s out of bed and ready to start the...
by Rebecca Remson | Dec 29, 2016 | Aging in Place
There’s something about the idea of a fresh start that gets people motivated to make positive changes in their lives. For many, the best time to make an improvement is on Jan. 1, also known as the perfect day to set a New Year’s resolution. But while...
