Volunteers continue to cheer up and make friends with area seniors who might need a light helping hand or just a friendly visit. One new match was made between Shulamit Bastacky and Lissa Guttman and her family. Shulamit is a Holocaust survivor who still maintains a busy schedule speaking about…Read More
Category: Elder Care
AgeWell Rides, Visits and Reads!
AgeWell Pittsburgh, a collaboration between JFCS Senior Services, JCC and JAA, has done so much to help local seniors maintain their independence and connection to the community! We're proud that AgeWell Rides, Visits and Reads have each become such successful contributions to this effort, both for seniors, and for the…Read More
Caregivers: take care of yourself too
Anyone who has experienced the role of a caregiver understands the rewards and challenges of this vital work. Helping aging parents stay in their homes, relieving the struggles of illness, easing pain and loneliness are all worthy endeavors. But studies also tell us that family/friend caregivers, known as "informal" caregivers,…Read More
Holidays with senior loved ones – was anything amiss?
The holidays are often times to gather with the whole family, including seniors we may not see often if we live in different cities. If you spent any of your holidays with senior loved ones, did you notice anything amiss? Now is a good time to remember the holidays and…Read More