by Stefanie Small | Oct 15, 2018 | Activities, Health, In the News
Have you ever driven your car, gone on ‘autopilot,’ and arrived at your destination without remembering the journey or route you took? Did you ever read a page of a book and realize you don’t know what it said because you were thinking about what you needed to do...
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 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 | Jan 23, 2018 | Aging in Place, In the News
Choosing to enter hospice care can often be a difficult decision. But the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are trying a new pilot to ease that choice. The pilot, of which Sivitz Jewish Hospice is a participant, would allow patients to continue treatment...
by Sharon | Aug 21, 2017 | Activities, Aging in Place, In the News
There has been a lot of buzz and excitement leading up to today’s solar eclipse. Rightfully so as this is the first time in 99 years that a total solar eclipse has crossed our great country. Dr. Paul Caplan, a regular AgeWell at the JCC participant who leads...
