Senior living
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July 20, 2026, 11:56 am
You are not alone: Alzheimer’s disease
What does caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease look like?
By La Shawn M. Mosley
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July 20, 2026, 11:48 am
Clear vision for sports and life: The impact of cataract surgery
How modern cataract surgery can reduce dependence on glasses
By Joshua Paul
Friendships matter as we age. (Photo iStock)
July 20, 2026, 11:37 am
The power of connection: Why friendships matter more than ever as we age
One of the greatest myths about aging is that making new friends becomes impossible.
By Amy Gold
Mukades Gend (Photo by Sharyn Rubin)
April 7, 2026, 5:42 pm
From Germany to Squirrel Hill: Student finds connection to Jewish roots at JAA
“It’s about wanting to feel the tradition and culture of my ancestors. I feel like so much got lost over time because of the Diaspora; I want to take back a little of that.”
By Deborah Weisberg
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April 7, 2026, 4:43 pm
Mollie’s Meals caught in county funding squeeze, but support holds for now
As of early April, the county had cut at least four Mollies Meals’ recipients from the program
By Deborah Weisberg
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January 28, 2026, 4:54 pm
Living well with occupational therapy
Occupational therapy uses a creative, personalized approach to help you stay safe, independent and engaged in daily life.
By Maddie Martin
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January 28, 2026, 4:36 pm
Helpful tips to navigate the future of aging
Moving to a senior community does not mean surrendering independence or identity.
By Mary Anne Foley
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January 28, 2026, 4:25 pm
Cataracts and the evolution of vision care
Large studies show that individuals who undergo cataract surgery have a lower risk of developing dementia compared with those whose cataracts remain untreated.
By Dr. Joshua Paul
Children from Temple Emanuel of South Hills’ Early Childhood Development Center and residents of Concordia of the South Hills enjoy working on a craft together. (Photo by Ursula Asmus)
January 25, 2026, 6:51 pm
South Hills Grandfriends program builds friendship across generations
“It’s a bright spot in our residents’ week."
By Deborah Weisberg
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October 29, 2025, 10:54 am
Gait speed as a vital sign
All it takes is a stopwatch and a premeasured area to track gait speed, or how fast you walk.
By Jessica Neiss
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October 29, 2025, 10:44 am
Cybercriminals are targeting older adults more than ever — here’s how to stay safe
Beware of these scams
By Rick Franks
Rabbi Shlomie Deren is looking forward to serving patients and families. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Shlomie Deren)
October 23, 2025, 5:56 pm
Heritage Care Center in Squirrel Hill welcomes chaplain Rabbi Shlomie Deren
Greenfield resident seeks to boost local spiritual well-being
By Adam Reinherz
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July 24, 2025, 11:31 am
Down with ‘dementia’
The term "dementia" may be less helpful than hindering. Here's why.
By Hillary K. Green
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July 24, 2025, 11:03 am
Growing with your home: An evolving relationship
The physical evolution of your home should anticipate and precede your life’s progression.
By Adrienne Walnoha and Eashwari Samant
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July 24, 2025, 9:57 am
Statewide training network raises the bar for Pennsylvania nursing homes
A groundbreaking initiative helps long-term care staff access expert-led education that directly improves care quality in the state’s 600-plus Medicaid nursing homes.
By Stacie Bails-Bonenberger and Nancy Zionts
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