Senior News

AgeWell Pittsburgh
This is a collaborative program of Jewish Family & Children's Service, The Jewish Community Center and Jewish Association on Aging which offers one-stop resources that link older adults, their families, friends and caregivers to solutions for issues relating to aging. Call 412-422-0400 for more information.

Allegheny Access to Benefits Coalition - ABC
This local non-profit coalition can help many seniors and younger people with disabilities find ways to reduce the costs of their medicines. Help is available online or in person. It is free, fast and confidential. Call 412-456-1877.
www.ConsumerHealthCoalition.org

Golden Age Retrievers (GAR) Program
412-566-2103, Extension 290
Golden Age Retriever Program places senior shelter animals with mature and caring individuals. These are older cats and dogs that are in need of quiet and calm homes. Through this program Animal Friends offers adopters over the age of 55 a number of perks including an adoption starter kit, reduced adoption fee and ongoing support to turn the adoption into a lifelong relationship. Call for more information.

In-home Senior Services from Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Call for information on in-home services, assistance, geriatric assessments, financial assistance, program eligibility, prescription assistance, health insurance questions, estate management and other complex senior issues. Referral, follow-up and advocacy are free of charge and offered to needy seniors in 33 communities in the Jefferson Regional Medical Center service area. Call 412-469-7099.

Jewish Community Center
This is one of the designated Senior Centers of Allegheny County. They offer Kosher congregate meals Monday thru Friday and a breakfast club. The center also offers Tai Chi, senior Aerobics, day trips, theater outings, bridge classes, computer classes and many other socialization and recreational opportunities. Call 412-521-8011 for more information.

MercyLink Referral Network
MercyLink - Pittsburgh Mercy Health System's physician and service referral network is your regional resource for timely information on health topics. Our registered nurses provide you with personal assistance and get you in touch with a primary care physician, a specialist or surgeon. Call 800-232-5660 to reach us.

Monroeville Mall Walkers
Forbes regional Hospital and Monroeville Mall have teamed up to offer an exercise program to give residents of Monroeville and surrounding communities a way to stay fit year-round. Mall walkers is a program for health conscious people who like to exercise in a controlled environment. The program is free. For more information or to register go to the Monroeville Mall customer service desk.

Senior Information & Referral Service (SIRS)
Seniors Information & Referral Service (SIRS) is a free service designed to provide seniors and their caregivers with information related to care, finances, and psychosocial or legal needs. There are many programs that benefit seniors but you need to know where to find them - this program will help connect you with resources in and around the Pittsburgh area. Call 877-405-7477 for more information.

Senior Information Station at Monroeville Mall
Eastern Area Adult Services maintains a freestanding kiosk at the Monroeville Mall. The kiosk is staffed with senior professional information specialists. Call 412-247-1446 for more information.

Senior Services at Jefferson Regional Medical Center
The center coordinates month 55 Alive Drive education classes with AARP. Classes are held on various days and times including some Saturdays. Participants age 55+ may be eligible for car insurance discounts from AARP upon completion of the course. Call 412-469-7099 for more information.

St. Margaret Foundation Programs and Services for Seniors
815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
St. Margaret Foundation offers services to seniors and caregivers living in neighborhoods surrounding St. Margaret Hospital. Find out more about "Classic Connections" which is a free information and referral service for seniors and their families (412-784-5313) and Community Outreach Programs for Seniors (412-784-4144).

Veteran Affairs Assisted Living Program
Spouses of veterans may also be eligible for Aid and Attendance if the veteran is rated 30% or more disabled. Eligible individuals include the veteran or spouse who meets one or more of the following factors: blind or nearly blind, is a patient in nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity, has a prostheses that needs frequent adjustment, is incapable of feeding self due to the loss of upper extremity coordination or strength, is incontinent, and/or is mentally or physically unable to protect self from hazards. Call the Department of Veteran's Affairs, your local American Legion or Amber Glenn at Forest Hills at 412-244-9901 for more information.