University of Pittsburgh Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Program

"We need new strategies that enable older adults to maintain their independence and safety. Those solutions, which include technology and environmental modifications, exist! And they work!"

Pam Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA was featured in Public Source's article, "The Growing Risks of Aging Alone". She was featured as an expert resource in understanding the concerns for seniors about new strategies of technology solutions.

Congratulations on your feature, Pam! 👏

Read the link to the article here: https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-senior-citizens-face-risks-aging-alone/

Death of an 'elder orphan' warns that aging alone may become more dangerous Half of Pittsburgh-area seniors live alone. Risks of fatal accidents and emergencies are already high. Government cuts complicate them more.

First day of classes!

Look what great things our friends over at Pitt's Healthy Home Lab are up to! A community-university endeavor to make the world a better place to grow old!

The Healthy Home Lab Learn more about the efforts and research in place to help older adults safely age in place.

A great start to a new semester!
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How Family Caregivers Can Help When Personal Hygiene Is a Problem Assisting a loved one with showering, toileting and other intimate tasks takes finesse, know-how

Pitt Occupational Therapy is partnering with Age-Friendly Pittsburgh on their 2022 -2025 Action Plan to make Pittsburgh an even better place to grow old! 💙💛

Friday night victory light! H2P!!! 💙💛

Happy first day of fall semester! 💙💛

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/harrisburg/new-pa-silver-alert-would-notify-residents-missing-elderly

New PA 'Silver Alert' Would Notify Residents Of Missing Elderly Proposed legislation would create a missing persons alert system for the elderly in Pennsylvania similar to Amber Alerts.

So proud of these OTD student leaders in the Pitt American Geriatric Society student group!

Happy first day of the fall term! !!

For anyone who is need of a COVID-19 vaccine and is 75 years or older, Allegheny Health Network is taking appointments for 75 plus or those with medical conditions in group 1A. Call 412-687-7348 to schedule an appointment at one of their local facilities. You don’t have to be an AHN patient to qualify.