Welcoming Mayor Gainey to the Home

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This past February, RP Home hosted a special lunch in honor and celebration of Black History Month. We also welcomed Mayor Ed Gainey as a guest of honor during the event. During the luncheon, Mayor Gainey met with residents and happily discussed any questions of interest they brought to him. Mayor Gainey and to be … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight, Bridget O’Brien

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Bridget – a Pittsburgh native who went to school in the North Hills – is just one of RP Home’s beloved volunteers. Bridget loves to be around people and is a very positive individual. She’s also an absolute joy to work with at the Home. Well, we call it work – she calls it enjoying … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: Jane Peters

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Jane has been volunteering at RP Home for many years. She describes herself as a “giving person” (and the residents and staff at RP Home agree)! She enjoys laughing, which we often see firsthand when she leads our residents in the “Circle of Friends Group.” She and the residents spend time reminiscing, discussing current events, … Read more

The Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents Program (PEER)

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By Wendy Allman, Director of Social Services The RP Home is excited to announce that the PA Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s Office provided the Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Resident’s (PEER) training program to our residents! A PEER is a resident who is trained to be an advocate for themselves and empower their fellow residents to improve their … Read more

Generations of Giving, End of Year Appeal

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“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.” Psalm 90:1  For many generations, the Reformed Presbyterian Home has served its residents faithfully, attending to the spiritual, physical, mental, and social needs of those who have entered its doors.  My first memories of visiting the RP Home are as a young child coming to … Read more

Annual Thankoffering Service, 2023

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Dear Friends of the Reformed Presbyterian Home, The Reformed Presbyterian Home will host its annual Thankoffering worship service on the afternoon of October 1, 2023, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Mary Coleman George Dining Room on the 3rd floor.  We would be delighted to have you come and join us as we give thanks … Read more

Letter From the Executive Director, Spring 2023

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Dear Friends,It may not come as a surprise that the senior living industry continues to face challenges in staffing and reimbursement, which have resulted in facilities reducing their capacity and/or closure. Unfortunately, these changes have resulted in longer hospital stays and difficulties finding placements for those in need. On a positive note, Pennsylvania recently approved … Read more