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Washington and Lee University will host international disability rights activist Judy Heumann for a Fireside Chat on March 9 at 6 p.m.

Just launched: One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views — a statewide collaborative visual and storytelling project to document Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 experience. Just launched: One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views — a statewide collaborative visual and storytelling project to document Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 experience. × COVID UPDATE: 4.7 million doses of vaccine have been administered across PA. See if you qualify and find appointments. × February 11, 2021 As the state continues to get vaccine to Phase 1A eligible Pennsylvanians, today Governor Tom Wolf a...

Debbie Cockrell and Sara Gentzler: Vulnerable seniors 'hunting and pecking' online in search of scarce COVID-19 vaccine News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. 2/3/2021 Debbie Cockrell and Sara Gentzler, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) Feb. 3—Nancy Hogan's story is common when it comes to looking for COVID-19 vaccines. Hogan, 84, of University Place, told The News Tribune in a recent phone interview that without being tech savvy and living independently, she's had no luck trying to get vaccinated in Pierce County. Online scheduling has been out of her reach, she said, as she's not us...

            Webinar ID: 992 8455 4603 Although mostly overlooked, quality of life in retirement is often dictated by things other than money, such as your outlook on life, social activities and hobbies. Looking at those issues should happen months if not years before actually retiring.  “Everybody makes mistakes,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources manager. “Some are obvious, some are hidden. It’s helpful to take a step back and look at the most common mistakes people make in their retirement. Many of those mistakes have little to do w...

TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The holidays can be stressful and depressing under normal circumstances. But this year’s pandemic has only added to people’s anxiety, particularly for seniors who may be experiencing extreme isolation and loneliness. On Wednesday, members of the Wolf administration hosted a video conference to discuss resources for older Pennsylvanians and others dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation this holiday season. “It’s been a hard year for everyone in diff...