Free Online Classes for Older Adults – Berks County Area Agency on Aging
To Register to participate in Free online classes for older adults visit Berks County AAA · GetSetUp

To Register to participate in Free online classes for older adults visit Berks County AAA · GetSetUp

VIEW OCTOBER BERKS ENCORE NEWS In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A…
Stay Hydrated This Summer What Seniors Need to Know About Water, Sports Drinks, and Staying Safe When the summer heat kicks in, staying hydrated becomes even more important—especially for older adults. As we age, our sense of thirst isn’t as sharp as it once was, and certain medications can also affect how our bodies retain…
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Helping Seniors Navigate the Complexities of Medicare Ronald J. Keating, 74, of Wyomissing, has dedicated over 40 years to volunteering. Married to his wife, Kathleen, for 47 years, Ron is a proud father of two sons, Tom and William, and grandfather to five. Eight years ago, Ron brought his passion for helping others…
Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP). LAMP offers many benefits —FREE OF CHARGE— to seniors who have difficulty reading standard print materials due to a visual, physical, cognitive, or reading disability. LAMP’s patrons can receive audio books (and talking book players), large print books, or hard-copy braille books by postage-free mail to and from…
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Robert Riegel – Delivering More Than Just Meals On a recent Monday morning, what started as a routine Meals on Wheels delivery for Robert Riegel turned into a life-saving moment. Robert, a dedicated volunteer with Berks Encore’s Wernersville Center, became concerned when one of his regular clients didn’t answer the door. Noticing that…
Medicare Open Enrollment is going on now through December 7, 2022. Do you need help understanding Medicare? Our PA Medi Counselors and Volunteers can answer your questions and provide you with nonbiased, objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare. Call today to schedule an appointment. 610-374-3195 ext. 209.
