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Linda Hall retires from Beaver County Office on Aging - By Gina Mazza Those who’ve worked with Linda Hall during her span of 39 years with the Beaver County Office on Aging know her to be a humble, behind-the-scenes person whose heart was deeply embedded in the agency’s mission to help older adults in the county have a better quality of life, stay safe and ... Read more
Walking Down Memory Lane with Vintage Debby - What are some of your favorite memories from your childhood library? By Debbie Smith Wagner Libraries remind us that there are so many wonderful things in the world. They are a place for not only books, but a whole world of community, knowledge, communication, education, and culture. Most of us have memories of spending time ... Read more
West Deer senior center hosts Valentine’s Day party and other fun social events - There was an abundance of love, friendship and good food at the recent Valentine’s Day party hosted by West Deer Center in the Country, located in Allison Park. Attendees donned their best red and pink apparel and came to the center on February 13 to celebrate the holiday and spend time together.  Everyone was treated ... Read more
South Side volunteer is inspiring example of how doing simple acts of kindness can change lives - By Gina Mazza It’s the kind of story that we may not hear enough of these days, yet need more of—a human interest story that involves someone seeing a small need in the community and rallying others to come together to fill that need.  Tina White, 56, of the South Side is a Victim Resource ... Read more
GIFT nonprofit bridges gap, creates lasting impact between older adults and university students - Their name says it all: Giving it Forward Together (GIFT) was founded in 2015 with the goal of fostering intergenerational volunteerism and connection that bridges the gap among older adults, university students, and the wider Pittsburgh community.  They accomplish this through programs and events that enhance both students’ educational experiences and the wellbeing of seniors—thereby ... Read more
Hundreds of older adults take part in Beaver County Senior Day - By Gina Mazza Another wonderful Beaver County Senior Day took place in October at Beaver Valley Mall. The event, which was made possible by the Center at the Mall and Beaver County Office on Aging, hosted more than 40 vendors and 250 older adults. In addition to receiving valuable information, there were lots of interactive ... Read more
Q&A: What is a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)? - By Rebecca Barnes, PA MEDI CoordinatorBeaver County Office on Aging Question: What is a PERS? Answer: A Personal Emergency Response System lets you call for help in an emergency by pushing a button 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A console box is set up with your telephone service and an emergency response ... Read more
Social Security announces 3.2 percent benefit increase for 2024 - Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. More than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries will see the 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January ... Read more
The Consumer Corner: Save money by taking advantage of senior discounts - By Mary Bach There are two wonderful things that come with age: grandchildren and senior discounts!  Senior discounts are a fantastic way to help maintain your budget. While a wide variety of discounts are out there in the marketplace, many of them are not advertised or promoted. Many places and services provide savings if you ... Read more
Walking Down Memory Lane with Vintage Debbie - By Debbie Wagner A big part of the holidays is making and preserving memories, and this month’s Vintage Debbie question is specifically about preserving food. There is no doubt that recollections of holidays past invoke memories of being around the table with families and friends, enjoying a variety of delicious aromas and tastes.  Some of ... Read more

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