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AgeWell Pittsburgh Volunteer Administrator, Ellen Leger has made AgeWell Rides, Reads and Visits the programs they are today. In an exclusive QA, Ellen tells all about the women who inspired her and her professional journey across sectors! Who or what is your inspiration? Both my grandmother and my mother have…Read More
JFCS Special Series: Talking with the older adults in your life about what's important to them Presented by Caregiver Connection and JFCS! Join us for 3 free events designed to help you better understand and work with the older adults in your life! To register, click here! Tuesdays | February…Read More
Residents of the Forward Shady senior hi-rise in Squirrel Hill were treated to a free Pet Wellness Day, organized by JFCS’s Ellen Leger. Drs. Stephanie Berger, Christie Schroth and Caroline Simard and four vet techs from Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic generously donated their time. All the vaccines and supplies were…Read More
Family caregivers have a hard job. Nobody knows that better than Millie*, who took care of her husband with dementia for 16 years. “We were married 56 years,” she says. “What else do you do?” Millie’s story is one of highs and lows. She watched her husband grow weaker; he…Read More