by Stefanie Small | Feb 1, 2018 | Activities, Aging in Place, Health, Information
It is common for older adults to struggle with anxiety. This can be disheartening as a loved one, as it seems there is no way to intervene. However a simple grounding exercise is helpful for people experiencing anxiety. The exercise goes as follows: Name five things...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 22, 2018 | Food, Health, Recipes from Cooking Corner, Supper
Weather has been up and down lately so a bit of heat in our bellies may not be a bad thing! Mix together: 2 cans black beans 2 cans corn 2 fresh tomatoes, diced Juice from 3 limes 1 teaspoon cumin Chopped parsley and salt/pepper to taste And if you want a...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 22, 2018 | Breakfast, Food, Health, Recipes from Cooking Corner
Sometimes when we get up in the morning, the idea of food is too much to handle. But we may have medications we need to eat on a full stomach. What’s the answer? Smoothies! Smoothies are great for breakfast or any time of the day. Packed with protein and calcium...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 11, 2018 | Activities, Food, Health
Since we’re already talking about how healthy and wonderful salmon is for us, let’s have one more recipe! A no-fuss, a super easy salmon dish that’s baked in foil for the most tender, most flavorful salmon ever! You’ve gotta try it! INGREDIENTS 1/4...
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 | 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...
