Innovation and Inclusion Drive 2025 Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley Conference
Leaders, advocates and partners gathered for the Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley Conference to explore innovative solutions that promote connection, inclusion and healthy aging.
Category: Healthy Aging
Building Belonging: How Lehigh Valley Residents Feel About Life and Connection in 2025
The 2025 Lehigh Valley Quality of Life Survey, conducted with the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, shows overall satisfaction with life here and highlights opportunities to strengthen community connection.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Launches Slate Belt Angels Fund to Honor Legacy and Expand Impact
New partnership continues the work of the Episcopal Apartments of the Slate Belt and ensures long-term investment in health, housing and education for older adults in rural communities.
Second Chances: Creative Caregiving through the Arts While Living with Dementia
Caregivers and professionals gathered for a day of art, connection and healing. Through hands-on activities and expert guidance, participants explored the power of the arts in dementia care.
Celebrating Connection: Casa Guadalupe Gala Uplifts Older Adults Through Culture and Community
Casa Guadalupe’s annual Gala brought together 50 older adults for an afternoon of celebration, honoring identity, reducing isolation and supporting healthy aging through joyful connection.
Governor Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania’s Designation as an Age-Friendly State by AARP
The Age-Friendly designation by AARP recognizes Governor Shapiro’s leadership and his commitment to delivering real results for older Pennsylvanians through a coordinated, whole-of-government approach that helps them live with dignity, independence and support.
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raises $26,231,833 to Improve Lives for a Stronger Greater Lehigh Valley
Funds raised in this campaign, chaired by Chris Martin and Martin Guitar, impacts over 200,000 people through Education, Healthy Aging and Community Stability.
Creative Connections: Using Art to Support Caregivers and People Living with Dementia
Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley hosted “The Art of Caring,” a creative collage-making event that fostered connection and joy, offering caregivers and individuals living with dementia a meaningful outlet for memory-sharing, self-expression and support.
Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley Conference: Informing, Inspiring, and Driving Action
Photo Gallery: The Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley Conference brought over 100 attendees together to hear from impactful speakers, learn more about United Way’s Healthy Aging work and inspire action to create a more livable community for all ages.
Motown Memories: Supporting Healthy Aging and Connecting Older Adults Through Music, Food and Community
Photo Gallery: This fall, Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley and United Way AmeriCorps VISTAs hosted two vibrant Motown Memories events, bringing together older adults for music, food and shared nostalgia.
