The sun is shining, birds are singing, and flowers are in bloom. What a perfect day for a picnic! Enjoying the outdoors is beneficial for all ages, especially elders with limited mobility. Planning a picnic has many benefits for a senior with limited mobility. Picnics are slow-paced, low-stress activities that encourage a senior to: -Break […]
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Are you and your aging loved one ready to get out of the house and enjoy the warmer weather? With the budding trees, rolling hills and running creeks, Spring in Pittsburgh is the perfect time of year to plan a senior day trip. Phipps Conservatory: A hidden gem tucked in the city, Phipps Conservatory […]
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With winter on its last leg, many of us are getting ready to shake off those winter blues and get back to planning our favorite hobbies and recreation. Whether hiking, playing sports, or simply going out with friends, the coming Spring season holds hope and promise. However, if you are caring for a loved one with limited mobility, […]
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Navy SEAL injured in a tragic training accident reached out to Get Marty for help. “I can’t stand going to the VA. I just get frustrated,” said Lt. Junior Grade Brandon Myers. The 28-year-old Navy SEAL fell nearly 40 feet on a SEAL training run last year. He was paralyzed from the waist down. “I will walk […]
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The smile on Lynn Moss’ face as she tested her new stair lift Friday could have lit up all of the Alle-Kiski Valley. On a good day, Moss, 42, used to have to hobble up the stairs on crutches in her New Kensington home. On a bad day, she would have to crawl. But now, thanks to Carl […]
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ELLWOOD (KDKA) – A World War II hero who survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor reached out to Get Marty with a very special need. “I never get downstairs. I’m stuck up here,” says 97-year-old Joe Gasper of Ellwood City. Joe is a highly decorated veteran who was riding in a transport vehicle on December […]
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Ida Denitti of Smithton got a lift Monday that will help improve the quality of her life, enabling her to continue living in her home for some time. The 85-year-old had a motorized stairlift installed at her home, thanks to a donation from the Westmoreland County chapter of the Twilight Wish Foundation and A+Stairlift of […]
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