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Fall 2025 issue
Welcome to the Fall issue of
Westmoreland 55+ Magazine
Featuring
2025 Heath & Education Expo
• Integrity Retirement Solutions
• Twilight Wish
• 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans
• Fall Events
And Much More!
Enjoy reading Westmoreland 55+ Magazine!
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Features


Kerry Sholtes
My passion is helping seniors and families through this process — every step of the way — with care, clarity, and compassion. Whether downsizing, relocating, or planning for the future, I offer more than real estate expertise. I bring a heart for service and a hands-on approach to getting things done.


Celebrating Champions of Excellence in Service to Others
The 17th Annual "Celebrating Champions" dinner and silent auction takes place Thursday, October 16, at The Westin Pittsburgh. Co-hosted by UPMC Senior Services and UPMC Western Behavioral Health, the event recognizes esteemed individuals and organizations who have improved the quality of life in our region. This year's distinguished honorees are united in their service to older adults and behavioral health.


Twilight Wish
A life-changing encounter with a group of senior citizens at a Bucks County, Pennsylvania diner was the inspiration for national non-profit, Twilight Wish Foundation. In 2003, Twilight Wish founder Cass Forkin noticed a group of elderly women counting out their change to pay for their buffet lunch, and as a gesture of kindness, anonymously paid for their meal.


Estate & Retirement Planning Checklist
"I Have Everything Taken Care Of!" ... Or Do You?


“I Have Everything Taken Care Of!”
I hear this all the time—but in reality, no one who walks into my office truly has everything covered.


What Seniors Need to Know—Medicare Advantage Plans 2026
Significant changes are coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2026, including increased payments, updates to Part D coverage, and new...


From Facetime to Quality Time, Grandparenting in the Digital Age
By Emily King Today’s kids are one of the first generations to grow up with smart phones, social media, and Google at their fingertips...


Women’s Health and Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oil
Until the 1990s, most research involving human health and disease used the “male model”. As a result, women were significantly underrepresented in many areas of clinical research, particularly in early-stage trials. This has created significant gaps in medical knowledge, leading to potential untested treatments that might be ineffective or even harmful to women.


Hope in Action: How Lifestyle CoachingSupports Parkinson’s Patients
Parkinson’s disease is often described as a thief of movement — slowly stealing independence, balance, and even confidence. While medicine plays a critical role in managing symptoms, an exciting truth is emerging: lifestyle choices, coaching, and support can make a measurable difference in how people with Parkinson’s live day-to-day.


Independence Health System Welcomes 4 PCPs; 3 Trained at Latrobe Hospital
Independence Health System (IHS) announced the addition of four primary care providers to its Westmoreland facilities: Alexander Androkites, DO; Adam Burke, DO; Matthew McAlister, DO; and Austin Meals, DO. Drs. Androkites, Burke, and McAlister completed their residency in the Latrobe Family Medicine Residency Program and have now returned as full-time providers.


Park Avenue Wealth Managment
When Lisa Krall founded Park Avenue Wealth Management in 2016, she set out to create something different—a firm where financial planning felt approachable, personal, and empowering. As a seasoned advisor and entrepreneur, Lisa built the company on the values of clarity, trust, and direction. Her goal was simple: to provide thoughtful
guidance and create a space where clients feel heard, supported, and confident in their financial futures.


Pennsylvania’s Natural Medicine Cabinet: Discover the Healing Power of Nature in Western PA
Here in Western Pennsylvania, some of the most effective wellness tools are just a short walk away—in our region’s beautiful parks, trails, and green spaces.
From the hills of Westmoreland County to the riverfront trails of Pittsburgh, the natural scenery in western Pennsylvania offers a kind of medicine that’s free, accessible, and backed by science.


The role of brokers in healthcare, and how it’s changed
The first thing many people will tell you about health insurance is that it’s complicated. Between public and private plans, HMOs, PPOs, and high deductibles, it can be hard to know which plan is right for you.


FYZICAL Monroeville
SPELLED DIFFERENT, BECAUSE WE ARE DIFFERENT FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, Monroeville is unlike any therapy clinic you've been to...


4 Tips for Healthy Aging
You may be wondering, how can you stay healthy as you age so you can enjoy all these wonderful things?


Hope Restored: Tri-State Neuropathy Centers’ Mission to Change Lives
Since its founding, Tri-State Neuropathy Centers has transformed the lives of more than 14,000 patients.
The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh
When you excel at what you do, people notice. The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh (RNC) certainly does


Spring Forward: Renewing Connections with Your Grandkids
Springtime is a season of growth and renewal, fresh air and optimism.


Life Options Pittsburgh: Your Trusted Resource for Senior Care
Life Options Pittsburgh (LOP) as your reliable, single-source provider of information and assistance when you need it most.


What is a Fiduciary?
A FIDUCIARY is a person or organization that acts on behalf of another person or persons, putting their clients' interest ahead of their own


Wigs ‘n More & Mastectomy Boutique
The caring professionals at Wigs ‘n More & Mastectomy Boutique can help to make you feel whole, confident, and beautiful throughout recovery


TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING at ESSMC Physical Therapy!
TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING uses small, thin needles to stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular and connective tissues


Medicare Fun Facts
I thought it be appropriate to learn some interesting facts about the Medicare program.


Senior Spotlight – Doreen C. Putnam
When it comes to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who works more tirelessly to educate and train


AGING WELL: HOW SENIORS ARE LIVING LONGER
Growing older in America doesn’t necessarily mean losing the ability to live independently and to maintain good health.


Newhaven Court at Lindwood Earns Integra Care’s Gold Level Award for Call bell Response Time
Newhaven Court at Lindwood earned Integra Care’s Gold Level Award for its prompt handling of residents’ call bell requests.


Is It Depression or Dementia?
The holiday season, often a challenging time for seniors, can lead to depression. Depression is common and sometimes mistaken for dementia.


I HAVE EVERYTHING TAKEN CARE OF!
Something I hear so often, but I have had no-one come to my office that has said that they have EVERYTHING taken care of!


PopSole® offers comfort for those with Achy Feet
PopSole® is the world’s only instantly customizable air-filled insole designed by a husband-and-wife team


Mountain View Senior Living and Memory Care – The Summit of Senior Care Communities
At Mountain View, they believe that every stage of life is meant to be cherished, and they’ve carefully curated its newly renovated facility


Senior Profile – Denni Grassel
She may not be the mayor, but it can’t be denied that Denni Grassel has served her community of Delmont.


Caregiver Tips for the Holidays
Holidays are when family and close friends gather together to make memories, enjoy delicious meals, hug those you haven’t seen in too long.


What is Missing from Most Retirement Advice?
After over 35 years in retirement and legacy planning, I've noticed some common threads that could devastate many retirement plans.
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