Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Area Agency on Aging

At the Older Adult Forum meeting Russ Goralczyk joined us from the Area Agency on Aging. They offer a variety of services to "help Allegheny County residents 60 years of age and older live quality lives". The Senior Line is at your finger tips for older adults to get more information about AAA programs and services.

SeniorLine
The central point of contact for aging-related services is the SeniorLine, a phone line that connects you to services such as senior center activities, care management, home health and many others.

412-350-5460
SeniorLine@dhs.county.allegheny.pa.us

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble

This Friday, June 26, at 1PM our community partners at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will be returning to the Upper St. Clair Library with a quintet of musicians for a magical afternoon of music and discussion.

Jim Cunningham will be hosting the event with musicians James Rodgers, Bassoon; Yuko Uchiyama, Violin; Isaias Zelkowicz, Viola; Michael Lipman, Cello.

The PSO hopes to extend this exciting program to other ACLA libraries this coming season in addition to their popular education and community engagement program, Unlocking the Classics. Thank you to the PSO for their ongoing partnership!

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Gerontologist | Special Issue

The special issue of The Gerontologist is now available online. The issue focuses on Promoting Cognitive Health in Diverse Populations of Older Adults.

SSA's Hiring Plans for 2009

Some recent information from the Social Security Administration:

Linking Candidates with Disabilities to SSA Jobs
The Social Security Administration has recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want to get a job with SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels including a number of entry-level positions.