Older adults
Area adults look forward to a promising future. (Photo by Larry Rippel via Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh)
February 27, 2025, 5:11 pm
Pittsburgh’s Age-Friendly initiative finds new home at JCC, boosting collaboration and community engagement
'This complements the work that we are all trying to do'
By Adam Reinherz
Nechama Gorkin, right, enjoys a Chanukah party with local residents at Forward Shady Apartments. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Yehuda Gorkin)
January 10, 2025, 9:26 am
Meet the Gorkins: Bringing Jewish joy to Squirrel Hill’s young and old
'We have a wonderful community here and we want to continue to grow those connections'
By Adam Reinherz
Elder Express vehicle comes to a stop. (Photo courtesy of AgeWell Pittsburgh)
June 2, 2024, 8:54 am
Sunsetting of Elder Express highlights transportation needs for older adults
'Things change over time — the demographic changed, needs change — and we need to pivot with it'
By Adam Reinherz
Barbara Supinka, Dolly Valenti and Mary Ann Sember. (Photo courtesy of Dolly Valenti)
April 15, 2024, 10:17 pm
South Hills AgeWell helps new friends cruise along
'People are put into your life for a particular reason. And I believe it's really up to you, if you choose to follow that path.'
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jason Kunzman volunteers at an AgeWell J Cafe lunch. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
March 11, 2024, 1:47 pm
AgeWell at 20: valuable partnership continues serving older adults
'There is a power that goes with collaboration that is above and beyond the sum of the separate parts.'
By Adam Reinherz
A JCC member pushes up to reach new goals. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
May 9, 2022, 12:41 pm
For older adults, it’s time to start exercising again
After more than two years of the pandemic, it’s time to reincorporate physical activity. For those who’ve done so, 'it’s added a very positive dimension.'
By Adam Reinherz
Photo by Dobrila Vignjevic via iStock
January 10, 2022, 12:18 pm
CheckMates helps seniors connect and remain independent
Social isolation and loneliness pose a serious health risk in older adults. A local program combats those issues one call at a time.
By Adam Reinherz
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