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The trees are blooming so that can only mean that the warm weather is finally here. I, for one, could not be happier. One might say that I am blooming also - although that is a rather strange image now that I think of it. Anyway, we put together another informative issue. Our topics range from healing wounds to genealogy to Big Bands of the 40’s and 50’s. We also have articles on the new Real ID requirement that is coming in next year. You will need to ensure that you have the proper identification to board commercial flights as well as gaining entry to federal buildings. There are numerous events in the Valley particularly in the area of health. Please check our Happenings section for an extensive list of events that are geared toward improving your health. P.S.. Please join us for this year’s Senior Expo - details on page 10. See you there. Peace.
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The Great Pennsylvania Music & Arts Celebration will be hosted each year at the historic Allentown Fairgrounds May 25-27. The Pennsylvania Dutch cultural influence on farming, food, language, music, and artistry still echoes in Lehigh County, where our organization’s annual statewide event pamusicsociety.org/hex-signs/
presents Fractured, an improvisational puppet extravaganza with live music. Familiar stories old and new are given a zesty new interpretation by those zany puppets. Maybe they don’t get the story quite right, but with a little help from the children, something funny always happens. All ages are welcome. Free of charge. Dates: Through June 30, 2019 Sunday, Saturday Book & Puppet Company, 466 Northampton St., Fl. 1, Easton 484-541-5379 1-2 PM Free bookandpuppet.com
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Road Kempton, PA (610) 756-6961 Trail fees: $10; $7, seniors; $5, 6-12; free, 5 and under. Hike to the North Lookout to look for raptor migrants and other birds. May 4-15 9-4PM
Northampton County Festival May 25 10 am - 6 pm Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road Easton. Free, Food vendors, crafts, live entertainment, non-profit organizations, demonstrations, awards program for County municipalities, and a presentation of colors. Hosted by Lamont McClure and the Department of Community & Economic Development. (484) 239-4925 Mayfair Festival of the Arts is back at Cedar Crest College! The event will be held on Cedar Crest’s campus over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, and will feature food and craft vendors, artists, music, kids’ activities and live performances. Admission and oncampus parking will be free. cedarcrest.edu/mayfair/
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Family-owned, Family-involved
An editorial from G. Michael Leader, President, CEO Country Meadows Retirement Communities These four words characterize the Leader family’s role in the senior living profession for more than 55 years. This summer, the third generation of our family in the person of Meredith Janeczek Mills, granddaughter of Country Meadows founders George M. and Mary Jane Leader, has taken on a senior leadership position in the company—chief operating officer. Meredith has a master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Penn State and has served as a campus executive director, regional marketing director and, prior to her promotion, vice president of Strategic Planning. So, you might say, “What’s the big deal?” The deal is about quality and experience. My father used to say, “You pay a lot more attention to what’s happening and work harder when your name is attached to the business.” And, I might add, because we love what we do. Meredith is one of nine members of the Leader and Janeczek families employed by Country Meadows. Her mother is my sister, Jane, married to Ted Janeczek, our chief financial officer. Five of the nine are in the third generation. Collectively the nine of us have more than 150 years of experience in healthcare. I like to say the profession is embedded in our family genes. We understand the critical success factors in senior living and know when something is missing. Unlike providers whose corporate leadership is headquartered in another state or even on the West Coast, our family lives and works in central Pennsylvania. We can drive to every campus easily. Family members either work full-time on a campus or visit one or more of our communities every week. With so many years of experience, along with regular exposure to what’s happening through personal visits, we are better able to assess problems when they exist and start the process to fix them. On behalf of Meredith and the Leader/Janeczek family, we hope we have the opportunity to serve your family. About Country Meadows: Country Meadows has been offering quality retirement living in the Lehigh Valley for over 30 years on their Allentown and Bethlehem campuses and their newest location in Forks Township of Easton. Their lifestyle options include Independent Living, Assisted Living/Personal Care, Memory Care for residents with early- to late-stage memory loss and Restorative Care to support those recovering from an injury or living with a chronic condition, plus 24-hour Skilled Nursing and Rehab services to serve the greater Lehigh Valley.
Pictured in photo: Founders’ Portrait: Former Governor George M. and Mary Jane Leader, (Standing, left to right) Theodore Janeczek, G. Michael Leader, Alex Janeczek, Daniel Mills (Seated, left to right) Jane (Leader) Janeczek, Kristin (Leader) Ramirez, Josean (J.R.) Ramirez, Meredith (Janeczek) Mills, David Leader
you to visit any of their communities to experience firsthand the individual delights of each campus located Allentown, Bethlehem or Forks Township of Easton. Visit CountryMeadows.com or schedule an in-person visit for any day of the week. 410 N. Krocks Road, Allentown, 610-395-7160 4035 Green Pond, Bethlehem, 610-865-5580 (Nursing Center) 4025 Green Pond Road, 610-844-9003 175 Newlins Rd West, Easton (Forks Township)484-544-3880
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Reducing Your Risk of Falls
Lynn M. Wilson, DO, Lehigh Valley Health Network As we age, our risk of experiencing a serious fall increases. Each year, one in three adults suffer a fall, many of which result in serious injury, hospitalization, nursing home admission, or even death. Falls can happen due to changes that occur with normal aging such as stiff joints, muscle weakness, and slower reaction times. Falls can also be caused by medical conditions and/or the use of certain medications. Additionally, a high number of falls are the result of dangers found within the home. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways you can lower your risk of experiencing a serious fall. Two of the simplest, exercise and home safety, are highlighted below. Exercise: As part of your falls prevention program, you should follow an exercise routine designed to increase your muscle strength (especially in your legs and feet) and to improve your skills in walking, balance, and coordination. Your healthcare provider can offer recommendations regarding exercise programs that meet your goals and needs. Home Safety: Simple changes can cut your risk of falling in half. Many organizations offer free home safety checklists. A few of these suggestions are listed below. • Keep cords away from areas where you walk. • Remove or secure loose carpets/rugs by tacking them
down. You may also consider using rugs with nonskid backing. • Add lights in dimly lit areas and at the top and bottom of stairs. • Use nightlights in bedrooms, hallways, and bathrooms. • Maintain clear pathways between rooms. Make sure paths are not blocked by furniture or other clutter, especially near staircases. • Put handrails on both sides of steps/stairs inside or outside of your home. • Add grab bars near the toilet and bathtub and use no-slip decals or a rubber mat inside of the tub or shower. • Wear firm shoes that are not slippery on the bottom. • Do not walk around in ill-fitting slippers or socks. Despite taking precautions, falls can still occur. If you do experience a fall, seek medical attention immediately. Be sure to tell your provider what might have caused the fall – whether you tripped over something, got dizzy and lost your balance, or felt your legs “go out” from under you. If you are treated by someone other than your primary care physician, be sure to make them aware that you had a fall. Additionally, bring all of your medications (including over the counter medications and supplements) to your next office visit so that your physician can review them and ensure they are not increasing your risk of falling.
Let our family care for yours. We’ve been caring for families and their loved ones for over 30 years. And we’re here for yours too. Family-owned and involved by the late Pennsylvania Governor Leader’s family, we offer a range of options and programs to help residents live a full, vibrant lifestyle. We also help with life transitions where new neighbors become old friends in no time.
Call today to schedule a personalized visit for any day of the week or visit CountryMeadows.com. 410 N. Krocks Road, Allentown (minutes from Route 22 & I-78) • 610-395-7160 4035 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem (close to Routes 22 & 33) • 610-865-5580 (Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center) 4025 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem • 610-844-9003 175 Newlins Road West, Easton (in Forks Twp.) • 484-544-3880 Independent Living | Assisted Living & Personal Care* | Memory Care | Restorative Care* | Skilled Nursing** *Forks campus offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care **Serving the Greater Lehigh Valley. 14_Lifestyles Over 50 May Issue.indd 1
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Wound Care Centers Can Help You Heal Faster, Feel Better Sooner By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Health Network
Many older adults find that simple cuts and bruises take much longer to heal than they did in the past. Even more problematic, some individuals have wounds that never heal completely.
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Compromised immune systems, decreased skin elasticity and less fat underlying the skin all contribute to increased wounds and slower healing time as we age, said Steven Bowers, DO, Network Medical Director, St. Luke’s Wound Management. Although it’s common for healing to take longer as we grow older, significantly slower-healing or nonhealing wounds pose a serious threat to the health of the patient. Not only can chronic wounds be very painful, they expose the individual to infection that can threaten a limb or even one’s life. Slow-, or non-healing wounds may also signal a serious health condition, such as an immune disorder or diabetes. “If you or a loved one has a wound that has not healed in a few weeks, it’s imperative to see your primary care physician or a wound care specialist,” he said. “Medicare and most insurance plans allow patients to self-refer to a wound specialist, meaning that they do not need a referral from their primary care doctor.” St. Luke’s Wound Management & Hyperbaric Medicine has six centers in Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh and Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania and Warren County, New Jersey. “To help patients heal faster and feel better sooner, wound management centers offer advanced wound care products and services, as well as professionals experienced in using them,” Dr. Bowers said. “In addition, five of our centers offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a highly effective, painless treatment to heal wounds and radiation complications that are not responding to other treatments.” During the HBOT sessions, patients lie in a clear acrylic chamber filled with pressurized oxygen while they nap, watch TV or listen to music. The pressure, combined with pure oxygen, increases the concentration of oxygen in the blood stream, enhancing the body’s ability to heal itself. “We see many patients, especially those in advanced years, who have had a chronic wound for months or even years,” Dr. Bowers said. “One of the most satisfying parts of my job as a physician is seeing these patients walk out of our centers with a completely healed wound after treatment.”
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Medicaid – With “Gift & Annuity” You Don’t Have to Wait Five Years By Stanley M. Vasiliadis, Esq., CELA Nursing homes cost over $125,000 a year. Medicare and health insurance don’t pay for this. Fortunately, Medicaid does. But impoverishment is the price of admission into the Medicaid program. While most spend themselves broke, a savvy few manage to qualify for Medicaid without forfeiting their estate. One way for single clients to do that is with the “gift & annuity” strategy. Under gift & annuity, a person gifts a substantial portion of their estate – typically about half of their assets - outright or into a trust. At the same time, the remaining assets are converted into an income stream via purchase of a Single Premium Immediate Annuity, or “SPIA.”
of Special Needs Planners, and Past-President of the Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys. Vasiliadis successfully litigated the landmark elder law case, Mertz v. Houstoun, and has received numerous awards in his field, including the Excellence in Elder Law Award by the Pennsylvania Bar Association and recognition as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine every year since 2005. He is Of Counsel with Vasiliadis Pappas Associates LLC, located in Bethlehem. The firm serves clients in the fields of longterm care planning, trust & estate administration, estate & tax planning, asset protection planning, and special needs planning.
An individual pays an up-front lump sum to the insurance company to buy a SPIA. Beginning the following month, the insurance company makes monthly payments to the owner for life or for a fixed term. This guarantees the owner a fixed income. With gift & annuity, the SPIA meets specified legal requirements under the Medicaid law. It pays out equal monthly installments for a fixed period. That fixed payout period corresponds to the period of ineligibility for Medicaid imposed because of the gift. It’s not illegal to make gifts and then seek to qualify for Medicaid. But a penalty for gifting is imposed in the form of a period of ineligibility for benefits. The penalty period is calculated based upon the size of the gift. A larger gift incurs a longer period of ineligibility. Many mistakenly believe Medicaid eligibility can’t be achieved if gifting occurs within five years prior to the date of application for benefits. Not so with gift & annuity. During the penalty period the income from the SPIA pays for the individual’s care. When the penalty period expires the applicant qualifies for Medicaid.
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Smile - Grandkids Are Too Funny A sweet little boy surprised his grandmother one morning and brought her a cup of coffee. He made it himself and was so proud. He anxiously waited to hear the verdict on the quality of the coffee. The grandmother had never in her life had such a bad cup of coffee, and as she forced down the last sip she noticed three of those little green army guys in the bottom of the cup. She asked, “Honey, why would three little green army guys be in the bottom of my cup?” Her grandson replied, “You know grandma, it’s like on TV, ‘The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup.’ “
On a car trip, my grandparents stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. There on a table Grandma left her sunglasses, which she didn’t miss until she and Grandpa were back in their car on the highway. By then, they had to travel some distance before they could find a place to turn around. Grandpa fussed and complained, but gradually quieted down as they neared the restaurant. As he got out of the car it was in a humble voice that he said, “Well, I guess while I’m in there I might just as well get my hat.”
Grandpa and granddaughter were sitting talking when she asked, “Did God make you, Grandpa?” “Yes, God made me,” the grandfather answered. A few minutes later, the little girl asked him, “Did God make me too?” “Yes, He did,” the grandpa answered. For a few minutes, the little girl seemed to be studying her grandpa, as well as her own reflection in a small mirror. Her grandfather wondered what was running through her mind. At last she spoke up. “You know, Grandpa,” she said, “God’s doing a lot better job lately.”
I didn’t know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, “Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these colors yourself!”
My husband’s grandparents, married for more than 50 years, went to a restaurant for lunch, where Papa ordered a Ruben sandwich. “He’ll have the red snapper,” Gram brusquely told the waitress. “He doesn’t like Rubes.” “I’ll have the Ruben,” Papa shot back. “Red snapper!” Papa sighed in resignation. Shrugging, he explained to the waitress, “When you’ve been married as long as I have, you get set in her ways.”
A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather’s word processor. She told him she was writing a story. “What’s it about?” he asked. “I don’t know,” she replied. “I can’t read.”
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My grandmother, 75 at the time, went downtown to see her ophthalmologist, whose office was in a large hotel. But there was a door at the end of a corridor she couldn’t open. She gave the knob a good, hard twist but that didn’t help. Then she tugged and rattled the handle quite vigorously. Suddenly she heard a voice say. “Take it easy, lady! The bar doesn’t open for another two hours!” When my daughter Caroline asked me if I would baby-sit for her six-month-old identical twins, I was hesitant. “How am I going to tell April from Stacey?” I asked. Caroline was busy getting ready to leave the house. “Just ask Rick,” she said, nodding at her four-year-old, who was engrossed in a cartoon show on TV. “He knows.” Confidently, I undressed the twins and put them in the bath. When I was ready to dress them, I called to Rick. “Which one is which?” “That’s easy,” he yelled back, eyes still riveted on Bugs Bunny. “April always wears blue.”
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Big Band and Swing Era By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50 Big Band and Swing Music Big band music is simply music played by a big band, which is typically an ensemble of a dozen or more musicians with the melody carried by woodwinds (sax, clarinet) and brass (trumpet, trombone), a piano and a rhythm section of bass and drums. Swing is a form of jazz with a heavy emphasis on danceable rhythms. By the late 30’s/early 40’s it had become the dominant style of Western popular music. Glenn Miller Orchestra The Glenn Miller Orchestra was a swing/ jazz big band formed by Glenn Miller in 1937. It was arranged around a clarinet and tenor saxophone playing melody, while three other saxophones played the harmony. This arrangement was different which made him and his orchestra one of the greatest of the swing era. Some of his famous hits are: “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “In the Mood”. Benny Goodman Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader, known as the “King of Swing”. In the mid-1930s, Benny Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in America. His January 16, 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City is described by critic Bruce Eder as “the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history. Some of his famous hits are: “Room 1411”, “King Porter Stomp”, “Sing, Sing, Sing”, “Rose Room”, “Why Don’t You Do Right”. Count Basie Orchestra William James “Count” Basie was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. His mother taught him to play the piano and he started performing in his teens.
Dropping out of school, he learned to operate lights for vaudeville and to improvise accompaniment for silent films at a local movie theater in his home town of Red Bank, New Jersey. Some of his famous hits are: One O’clock Jump, April in Paris, Swingin’ the Blues Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was an American composer, pianist and bandleader of jazz orchestras. He led his orchestra from 1923, his career spanning over 50 years. Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s onward, and gained a national profile through his orchestra’s appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem. In the 1930s, his orchestra toured in Europe. Some of his famous hits are: The Ellington Suites, New Orleans Suite, Paris Blues.
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Before You Buy or Sell Your Home By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS
A crucial part of a house transaction is the inspection. There are a number of standard issues to review. Using a certified inspector will help ensure the property is cleared of any problems. Knowing that the home has been inspected and cleared of any of these issues will ensure a smooth sales transactions and give the homeowner peace of mind that their home is safe and protected.
venomous and they do not usually bite people. However, the cost of termite damage can be extensive and can require a lot of money on the part of the homeowner to repair. Lead-based paint Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause a range of health problems, especially in young children. When lead is absorbed into the body, it can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs, like the kidneys, nerves and blood. Lead may also cause behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures and in extreme cases, death.
The most common inspection issues: Mold In small amounts, mold spores are usually harmless, but when they land on a damp spot in your home, they can start to grow. When mold is growing on a surface, spores can be released into the air where they can be easily inhaled. If you’re sensitive to mold and inhale a large number of spores, you Well and Septic Systems could experience health problems. If the home is in the country it is important that the well and septic systems are inspected to prevent any health issues. Radon Unhealthy wells or septic systems can lead to serious health Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, problems so be sure that they are cleared of any potential smell or taste radon. The Surgeon General has warned that hazards. radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United 2045 Westgate 100, Bethlehem, 18017 States today. If Drive, youSuitesmoke andPA your home has high radon Although we list several here there can be more issues to Phone: 917-306-5578 Fax: 610-419-4611 Email: info@patransportationservices.com levels, you’re at high risk for developing lung cancer. Some inspect. To give you an idea of what an inspector looks for scientific studies of radon exposure indicate that children may you can see a standard checklist here: PA Transportation Services to operates Pennsylvania be more sensitive radon.under Thisamay be due to their higher totalhomeinspection.com/totalhomeinspectionchecklist.pdf. PUC license to transport in Philadelphia, Bucks, respiration rate seniors and their rapidly dividing cells, which may be This checklist should not be relied upon as a home more Lehigh vulnerable to radiation Counties. damage. Montgomery, and Northampton inspection report, nor should it be considered a substitute , Suite 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017 The Lehigh Valley is part of the Reading Prong. 06-5578 Fax: 610-419-4611 for a home inspection. This list is representative, but NOT atransportationservices.com Why choose us?are characterized by elevated Rocks of the Reading Prong exhaustive. concentrations offoruranium, decayadult of which produces • Dedicated transportation consumersthe attending day operates under a Pennsylvania gaseous radon, a potentially hazardous source of indoor service programs. Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS is a licensed Realtor with niors• inDoor-to-Door Philadelphia, Bucks, contamination in constructed Service by structures drivers trained in CPR/First on Aid,the prong. Weichert Realtors with over 30 years of experience in real Northampton Counties. Dementia and body mechanics. estate. Elissa specializes in helping boomers and seniors • OurTermite Drivers are experienced with driving large vehicles safely. achieve their goals in their next step in life. Call her at choose us? • Drivers Termites have DOT medical certifications, along with are notexam dangerous to people as they are not 610-573-0386.
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Devi Adult Day Services Is the Best of Both Worlds By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
New Transportation Option Available For Seniors By Jeff Tintle, Lifestyles over 50
The Lehigh Valley ranks high on quality of life issues for both young families and seniors, but one gripe persists – transportation. Whether it is public transport, ride sharing programs or even mobile phone apps like Uber, transportation consistently falls well short of demand. Recently, a new option has emerged for families who care for seniors living at home -- PA Transportation Services. Seniors, who want to remain home yet enjoy the care and programming found in adult day services, will love Devi.
Devi Adult Day Services is a licensed, affordable community based center for seniors who can benefit from time spent out of their homes. There, they can safely mingle with other seniors to form friendships and participate in therapeutic exercises to keep their minds and bodies sharp. The center offers balanced meals that cater to dietary and ethnic needs. There are activities like sing-a-longs, chair yoga, board games along with arts and crafts. The seniors are encouraged to participate in games to help improve their memories. There is a Registered Nurse on-site to help with medication administration, monitor vital signs and provide patient education. Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy are also available on-site. These efforts are designed to help keep seniors in their homes longer and forestall admittance to nursing homes. With licensed and experienced medical personnel the attendees can potentially prevent more serious illnesses and even hospitalizations. F Q REQUENTLY ASKED
PA Transportation Services was created to transport seniors who attend adult day programs, however it expanded services to those not attending the program. They operate under a Pennsylvania PUC license to transport seniors in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh and Northampton Counties. The service is privately owned and generally paid for with personal funds although funding is available through the Department of Human Services / Aging Waiver program. Drivers offer door-to-door service, and all drivers are trained in CPR/First Aid, Dementia and body mechanics. Drivers have experience driving large vehicles safely, each has DOT medical exam certifications, along with background and driving record clearances. With a brand new fleet of vehicles, PA Transportation Services can help to provide quality transportation to you or your loved one. To learn more about PA Transportation Services call Hiren Patel at 917-306-5578 or email him at info@ patransportationservices.com.
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Caring for our Seniors St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates enables older adults and their caregivers to address the needs and challenges that often arise in later life. We help seniors get the most out of life through a wealth of programs, classes and services designed by geriatric specialists. • Senior Assessments
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To find out more about theses services, please call 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537) or visit www.senior.sluhn.org
Wisdom for Life
Below are some of the proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel (Proverbs 1:1)
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding (3:13) A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. (22:1) Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. (13:20) Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. (12:1) Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. (31:8) The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. (10:11) The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. (13:14) The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. (4:18) Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (4:23) As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. (27:17)
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed are those who heed wisdom’s instruction. (29:18) For receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair (1:3) A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (17:22) Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (16:18) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (15:1) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. (17:17) The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (4:7) The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (18:21) One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (18:24)
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The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown Can Help You Remain Independent and Active By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50
How do you envision your retirement? Do you want an active, independent lifestyle? Do you want to be surrounded by vibrant people who share your passion for living? Do you want to spend your time and energy doing things you enjoy without having to concern yourself with mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, or fixing broken appliances? The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown is the perfect community for seniors who wants to remain active and independent without the burden of maintaining property, and with access to long-term care services if they’re needed in the future. Dick Reider, a resident at the Terrace, is a good example of what it means to be active and independent at Phoebe Allentown. At age 87, Dick is an avid golfer who plays 18 holes two days a week and works out at the gym three days a week. Since his move to Phoebe, Reider has found the time and freedom - after 62 years of playing golf - to concentrate on improving his score. “A lot of the things that worry you in the past disappear here,” Reider said in a recent issue of Phoebe’s Messenger magazine. Having the freedom to enjoy life without the overwhelming responsibilities of maintaining a home may sound too good to be true. And what about the other issues that come with aging? What if you become disabled and need assistance with the tasks of daily living? Would you like to know that you can stay in your community? And what if you need skilled nursing later on? As a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Phoebe Allentown offers services and resources for every personal need. At a CCRC, you have the opportunity to remain at your community even as you transition to higher levels of care. As such, CCRC residents have peace of mind knowing they won’t have to relocate should their care needs change. Phoebe Allentown offers a continuum of care services, including independent living, short-term and outpatient rehabilitation, personal care, memory support, dementia care, and skilled nursing care all on one campus. In addition to Phoebe Allentown’s continuum of care, you’ll find a variety of opportunities for social, cultural, and recreational engagement. Located in the West End District of Allentown, residents enjoy convenient access downtown shops, restaurants, parks and theaters, and sporting events. The Terrace is just a few hundred feet from the Allentown Fairgrounds and Farmer’s Market, and just a few minutes from Muhlenberg and Cedar Crest Colleges, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Cedar Beach Park, and the Allentown Rose Garden. And within the Terrace community, there is an extensive array of opportunities to stay fit and connected, as well as enjoy maintenance-free living: • Fitness/game/recreation rooms • Upscale dining options • Housekeeping and linen service • Transportation to medical appointments and scheduled events Visit the Terrace at Phoebe Allentown at 1940 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18104, for more information, visit phoebe.org/allentown or call 610-686-6328.
From Top: Phoebe Terrace’s dining room, library, renovated apartment kitchen complete with new appliances and granite counter tops. Bottom Photo: Dick Reider - ready for golf!
Pre-Planning – Planning Ahead By Stephens Funeral Home
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One day a great deal of vital information about you or a loved one will be needed. Pre-planning is a way in which that information can be preserved and recorded in advance, saving your family and survivors the difficult task of having to compile that information at a difficult time. Pre-planning is a loving gift you can make for your family and survivors which provides peace of mind to everyone involved. You can personalize your plan to reflect your unique personality and spare your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions at the time of death. You can be assured that your personal choices will be respected and fulfilled, without leaving your family to wonder what your wishes might have been. You also have the advantage of paying your funeral expenses in advance. Pre-payment of your funeral through our funeral home will help to offset the costs associated with your final expenses. Pre-planning can ensure all your personal documents are organized and easy for your survivors to
locate and helps control costs and emotional overspending. Both you and your loved ones can benefit when funeral arrangements are made well ahead of need. It can be beneficial to include your immediate family in those plans, ensuring those left behind are aware of your wishes and are able to plan a meaningful service that will help them begin to heal. By discussing Pre-planning in advance you can take all the time necessary to make decisions about burial or cremation, type of ceremony, and other funeral elements. Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children’s education and other life events. Call the Stephens Funeral Family today, 610.434.6304 and let us help you pre-plan your funeral; for a life well lived is a story worth sharing.
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Brace and Testing Scam By Rebecca Nurick, CARIE
“Do you have Medicare? Do you have aches and pains? We can provide braces that Medicare will cover! How about a genetic testing kit to see if you are predisposed to getting cancer?” If you are like most Medicare beneficiaries, you or someone you know has received phone calls or other solicitations for these items, often several times a day. TV ads are also very effective at soliciting these products. Braces are considered by Medicare to be durable medical equipment (DME.) They are only covered when medically necessary and prescribed by your physician. In one recent scam, a Pennsylvania resident was called and offered wrist and back braces. She gave her Medicare ID number to the caller, and a few days later received a box of cheap, overthe-counter braces that she didn’t need. But her Medicare was charged nearly $5,000 for the equipment. If you need any medical equipment, call your doctor first. Hang up on anyone calling to sell you these items. It’s almost certainly a scam and you could wind up having to pay out-of-pocket for the equipment. Genetic testing scams are also very common. The tests are presented as available and beneficial to a wide range of people, and companies often say that a person’s insurance will cover the tests or testing kits at
no cost to them. Medicare does have a benefit that covers genetic testing for individuals that meet very specific criteria for these tests. Here are the facts: The only genetic test that Medicare covers as a screening benefit without cost to the beneficiary is the colorectal cancer screening test. • Medicare covers other genetic tests as diagnostic services, meaning that by federal regulation the treating physician must order the test and use its results to manage the patient’s condition. The regulation states that any test that’s ordered by someone other than the treating physician is “not reasonable and necessary.” •
Beneficiaries could be subjected to unnecessary services and potential out-of-pocket costs. Since the consumer’s insurance is billed, often with falsified claim information by physicians who have never seen the beneficiary, consumers should consult with their personal doctors first if they believe that a genetic test would be beneficial. The PA Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at CARIE works to curb fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid. If you need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact CARIE at 800-356-3606. Help is always free and confidential.
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Summer Concerts 2019
Times and venues are subject to change. Please check before a concert. Macungie Band Fri. May 24 7-8pm West Park Bandshell, Allentown Wed. May 29 7-8pm Dorney Park Rd. Allentown Sat. Jun 8 7-9pm Lock Rdge 7100 Scenic View Dr, Macungie Sat. Jun 15 4-6pm 1st Annual Pig Roast and Concert In the Park Lone Lane Park, Lone Lane, Allentown Marine Band of Allentown May 19 8:15am Western Salisbury Church, Allentown May 28 8:15am Western Salisbury Church, Allentown Jun 2 7:30pm West Park, Allentown Jun 30 7:30pm West Park, Allentown Municipal Band of Allentown Sat May 25 3:30pm Allentown Fairgrounds Sun May 26 7:30pm West Park, Allentown Sun Jun 9 7:30pm Bethlehem Rose Garden Sun Jun 16 7:30pm West Park, Allentown Sat Jun 29 2:30pm Phoebe Home Sun Jun 30 6:00 pm St. Francis Church Festival
Royalaires May 31 West Park W. Turner St Allentown 7:30pm Jun 7 West Park W. Turner St Allentown 7:30pm Jun 14 East Texas Park 7:00pm Jun 29 Saint Francis - 11th & Washington Sts. 6:00pm Joe Kroboth Sunday, June 2 Coplay Saengerbund Coplay, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Tell Your Stories to Your Family - Genealogy 101 By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
Do I want to start this effort? This is the first decision you need to make, but keep in mind that this kind of project can be whatever size you want it to be. Like most projects it is best to take “baby steps”. Don’t expect to have your whole family history generations deep within a couple of months. It takes time and as importantly it needs collaboration. What is genealogy? What is heritage? Genealogy is the study of a family’s origins and history and is often referred to as a family history. In the past family histories were kept orally or in some cases through written records. An advantage we have now is that records created now can be kept indefinitely in digital form. The genealogy of each and every family is unique, it is a personal history that has been handed down through the generations, whether via oral tradition or written texts. The ability to be able to trace one’s lineage is both enlightening and profoundly rewarding, and as one journeys through their family genealogy you cannot help but become more aware of who they are as an individual, and what their calling in life is. Exploring one’s heritage can open up new doors of opportunity to travel and visit the homeland(s) of their ancestry. It can also offer the unique opportunity to learn, and in some cases revive, the language of ancestors. Getting Help It makes sense to start small – start with your immediate family. Talk to them to find out if they have information that may help you on this journey. Don’t try to do too much at first. Invaluable aids would include books on genealogy and an easy to use software product designed especially for connecting the family dots. A couple of books that can help you with your family genealogy include: The Family Toolkit by Kenyata Berry. Organize Your Genealogy by Drew Smith and Family Tree Memory Keeper by Allison Dolan.
Get the immediate family to join in. Grandkids are great at asking questions and the grandparents are happy to entertain them with family history. This is a good time to collect some photos and any written histories of the family. If you have software you can enter the information and start to build the family tree and history. Once you get a bit further along you can ask other family members to help. Most people are willing to help (as long as you do the work and not them). Gentle encouragement will prod the family to dig up stuff and open long forgotten boxes of memorabilia hidden away in the attic. Spread the Word – Build a website Nowadays it is a lot easier to reach out to those who are distant. Building a website is a very simple process. You can do it yourself or if you prefer you can have someone get it started for you. Once you have some of the family on it you will be surprised how much cooperation you can get from others. Preserving documents and photos Buy a good scanner and use it to scan photos and put them in digital form. You can then pop the photos into the software program. This will also help preserve delicate items such as old birth records, wedding announcements and the like. You can even scan items such as medals, jewelry and other family heirlooms. It’s a great ride. Get started now and get the project going. You will enjoy it. Good luck and enjoy the memories.
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Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it? What can travel around the world while staying in a corner? What has a head and a tail, but no body? How many of each species did Moses take on the Ark with him? You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy. I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I? You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why? What are the next three letters in this combination? OTTFFSS This five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it. What is the word? What was the largest island in the world before Australia was discovered?
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Volunteers Needed Phoebe Allentown seeks people to assist with memory support 610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe.org. Volunteers: Phoebe’s Spirit Alive: New Spiritual Care program for residents with dementia. Share stories of faith, interact with older adults with dementia, lead group sessions. Info: Alisha Tatem atatem@ phoebe.org or 610-927-8554 Meals on Wheels Northampton City and Calvary United Methodist provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Janet Soos janets@mealsonwheelspa.org Meals on Wheels of Greater Lehigh Valley - Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Please call 610.691.1030 or visit us online at mowglv.org. Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with a person with mental illness. Listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Have Fun! 610-432-3919 x2261. Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those
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Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon May 2, 2019, at St. Timothy’s Church. 140 So. Ott St., Allentown. Center for Vision Loss seeks Program: Doug Peters, The volunteers to assist blind and Trolly Man. Non-members and visually impaired people as guests are welcome. Bring a companions, drivers and mall walk non-perishable food item for helpers. Office assistants and vision the Allentown Food Bank. 610screeners are needed. Training 437-4265. provided. 610.433.6018, x.231 rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org. Jordan United Church of Christ, 2nd Sat. 10:30 Like Drivers: ITNLehighValley gardening? Rt 309 & Walbert provides rides for seniors over Ave Allentown, peace garden, 60 and visually impaired adults. custom peace sculpture, peace Drive riders to appointments in pole, worship areas, biblical LV. Requires vehicle, good driving plant, children’s bed, gazebo, record, some free time. Training, trails. 610-395-2218. flex schedule 610-419-1645. Lehigh Valley Hospice provides Prayer and Share Together for Emotional Wholeness, volunteers for individuals who 2nd Mon. Truth for Women, believe that life is a journey. 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Discover how enriching it is to spend meaningful time our patients. Bethlehem. Also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Lynn Schiavone 610-402-6054. Tuesday after the 2nd Monday. Volunteers Needed for Spirit Alive: Both 7-8:30 pm. A New Spiritual Care Program for Residents with Dementia, for info: Prayer & Share Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Emotional Trina Johnson-Brady,Community wholeness, women’s support Relations Specialist Phoebe group, family struggling with Ministries, Allentown, 610-794depression, bi-polar, etc. 5150, tbrady@phoebe.org Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. 610-395-8756. Social/Support Groups facing terminal illness. Training, flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610-266-0134
ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues. 6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:15-10:30am. Allentown YMCA 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313. allentownymcaywca.org.
Parkinson’s Support Group 3rd Wed. St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Topics related to PD. 866-STLUKES.
Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss. First Thurs., 10-11:30 am. 610-4336018 Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown.
LV Military Affairs Council Third Wed, Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info.
AARP Chapter #4150 First Thurs 12PM Community Room Lower Macungie Library 3450 Brookside Rd. Guests welcome. Ice cream and coffee, tea for $1.00 (bag lunch). 610-285-4563
Palmer Senior Group Tues 1:30-4:30, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Schnecksville Senior Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 pm. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. 610-769-7570 Transitions and Changes Support Group - 1st Mon 610.664.2366. Support group helps create well-being amid life’s changes. Free private counseling by appt.. 610-6642366 with Joan Niles, LCSW
Exercise Bethlehem YMCA. For info www.ymcabethlehem.org/ or 610 867-7588. Allentown YMCA. For info allentownymcaywca.org/ 610434-9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Zumba Gold ThirdStreetAlliance.org. Easton YMCA. familyymca.org 610.258.6158 Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Tues play bridge 10-12; Thurs varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m. Senior Activity Program & Lunch at Noon. Salvation A‑rmy, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem (seniors 50 & over) 610-867-4681
Memory Cafes
Memory Cafés are an opportunity for those who Men of Retirement Age have memory concerns Club, 4th Wed 1-2:30pm Advent Moravian Church, 3730 and/or their caregivers to talk with others in similar Jacksonville Rd, Hanover. situations; learn what others are doing; learn about available resources; and
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come together to share experiences with new and old friend in a judgement free space. Currently, there are four memory cafés in the Lehigh Valley – two English speaking and four Spanish speaking. All sessions are open to the public and free of charge. Each Memory Café is led by professionals from Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant awarded to the LVHN Department of Family Medicine or other another LVHN program. To learn more about GWEP, please visit lvhn.org/GWEP. Schedule May – September Mondays, May 13; June 10; July 8; Aug. 12; Sept. 9 Lehigh Valley Active Life (Spanish Speaking Session) 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102 For more information or to RSVP, please contact Dalila at 610-969-2241. Mondays, May 20; June 17; July 15; Aug. 19; Sept. 16 Allentown Art Museum (English Speaking Session) 31 North 5th St. Allentown, **The Art Museum is closed to the general public on Mondays so Memory Café participants are asked to use the rear entrance.** For more information or to RSVP, please contact Abby at 610-432-4333 ext. 133. Tues, May 21; June 18; July 16; Aug. 20; Sept. 17 Fleming Memory Center (Spanish Speaking Session) 17th and Chew Sts., Allentown (inside Lehigh Valley Hospital) For more
info or to RSVP, contact Dalila at 610-969-2241.
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Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (English Speaking Session) 345 Zion’s Church Road, Shoemakersville. For info or to RSVP, please contact Kim at 484-862-3095. Fridays, March 8; April 12; May 10, June 14
19th Annual Unsung Hero Event - Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services is accepting nominations for Unsung Heroes! To celebrate Older American’s Month, the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services recognizes Lehigh County residents, 60 years of age or older, who have displayed exceptional generosity with their time and talent to enhance the lives of others and their community. The finalists will be honored at a special awards ceremony on May 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM. To request a nomination form, contact Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services at (610) 7823034.Forms are also available at lehighcounty.org. Deadline extended! Nomination forms must be postmarked by March 8th.
Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley/Centro Hispano (Spanish Speaking Session) 520 East Fourth St., Bethlehem. For more information or to RSVP contact Yendira at 484-633-5801. Caregiver Support Groups
Monthly: 1st Thurs 11am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown Monthly: 3rd Sat 3:15pm Country Meadows 410 Krocks Rd. Building 3 Fitness Room Allentown Monthly: 3rd Wed 6:30pm Luther Crest Senior Living Community 800 Hausman Road Allentown Monthly: 2nd Tues 6:00 PM Sacred Heart Hospital Conf. Room 2AB 421 W. Chew Street Allentown Monthly: 1st Wed 10:30 am Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. #100 Allentown Monthly: Last Monday 6pm Woodland Terrace at Oaks 1263 S. Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown Monthly: 3rd Thur 6:00 pm Saucon Valley Manor 1050 Main St. Hellertown Monthly: 1st Thursday @ 6:00pm Whitehall Manor 1177 6th Street Whitehall St. Luke’s Caregiver Support Group meets monthly at two locations: St. Luke’s Center for Positive Aging, 5445 Lanark Road, Suite 200, Center Valley St. Luke’s Gnaden Huetten Campus Community Room,
St. Luke’s University Health Network Events
To register for the classes and programs below and many more, visit our online event calendar at sluhn.org/calendar or call St. Luke’s InfoLink at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 4. Open House & Foot Screening – St. Luke’s Wound Management Center – Lehighton, Thurs, May 2, 3-6 pm 525 Iron Street, Lehighton. Talk with wound experts while you tour our center, including hyperbaric therapy chambers. Free blood pressure and foot screening by a licensed podiatrist will be available. Foot screening by appointment only. Walk with a Doc at Anderson Campus Thurs, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 13,20, 27, 5:30-6:30 pm St. Luke’s Hospital - Anderson Campus, 1872 St. Luke’s Boulevard, Easton
Join St. Luke’s University Health Network and Walk with a Doc! Enjoy scenic views of St. Luke’s Anderson Campus with doctors and other community members. Events begin with short educational talk followed by a walk at your pace and distance. No cost, registration required. Meet at the white gazebo by the Cancer Center. Free Hernia Talk and Screenings Thurs, May 2, 6-8 pm St. Luke’s Quakertown Campus, Taylor Conference Room B, (Medical Office Building, ground floor, use North Entrance), 1021 Park Avenue, Quakertown. Join Emanuel Nogueira, MD, director of the Hernia Center of Excellence at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital, for complimentary hernia information event. Dr. Nogueira will discuss the signs and symptoms of a hernia, the importance of early detection, and treatment options available. Individual hernia screenings will be offered. Women Move for Health Thurs, May 2, 9, 16, 6 pm Hanover Township, 3660 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem Meet at pavilion by dog park and playground on campus OR Wed, May 8, 15, 9:15 am Bethlehem Township (pavilion #2), 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Join women from Hanover Township or Bethlehem Township as they listen to St. Luke’s health care provider speak on topic of women’s health, the Tail on the Trail program, St. Luke’s VIA marathon as well as other women’s health initiatives. After the women will train for upcoming race. This is a Tail on the Trail approved event. Log your miles on tailonthetrail.org and earn free gear!
Happenings: Events, Groups, Activities & More Submit your Happenings to editor@lifestylesover50.com Free Skin Cancer Screening dermatologist Alan Westheim, MD, Radiation Oncology May 3, 2:30-4:30 pm 200 St. Luke’s Lane, Ste 200, Stroudsburg. Registration required. 107th St. Luke’s Charity Ball Fri, May 3, 5:30 pm Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Road, Bethlehem. Discover a touch of whimsy at St. Luke’s Charity Ball. As you mix and mingle with members of the St. Luke’s community, you’ll also be supporting the Women & Babies Pavilion at Anderson Campus.
hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by Jacobsburg Education Center educator. Guests will be available during the hike to discuss topic of the day and answer Questions. Registration is not required.
Dr. and Mrs. Max Littner Memorial Lecture Series for Bereavement, Loss, Grief & Quest for Meaning Wed, May 8, 7:30-9:30 pm Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church St., Bethlehem. Join Robert Neimeyer, PhD, international speaker, award Walk with a Doc at Monroe winning author, poet, professor Campus Mon, May 6, 13, 20, 27, and Director of the Portland June 3, 10, 17, 24, 5-6 pm Institution for Loss and St. Luke’s Hospital - Monroe Transition. Campus, 100 St. Luke’s Lane, Stroudsburg. Join St. Luke’s Open House & Foot University Health Network and Screening St. Luke’s Wound Walk with a Doc! Enjoy scenic Management Center. views of St. Luke’s Monroe Phillipsburg Thurs, May 9, Campus with variety of doctors 3-6 pm185 Roseberry Street, and other community members Phillipsburg, NJ each week. Events begin with Talk with wound experts while short educational talk followed you tour our center, including by a walk at your own pace and hyperbaric therapy chambers. distance. No cost, but registration Free blood pressure and required. Meet in lobby of main foot screening by a licensed hospital building. podiatrist will be available. Foot screening by appointment only. Hike for Health at Jacobsburg State Park Wed, May 8 and June Skin Cancer Screening 12, 5:30-7 pm Visitor Center, Thursday, May 9, 5-8 pm 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. St. Luke’s Cancer Center, Join us once a month from 240 Cetronia Road, Suite 100 5:30-7 pm for Hike for Health! N., Allentown, John Greg Program provided by PA Dept Brady, DO, will conduct of Conservation and Natural free screenings. Registration Resources in partnership with St. required. Luke’s University Health Network and Get Your Tail on the Trail St. Luke’s Monroe Regional initiative. Get some exercise Breast Center Open House while learning about health and Saturday, May 11, 11 am-2pm fitness outdoors. Hike includes Monroe Campus, 200 St. Luke’s presentation from guest health Lane, Stroudsburg, 3rd Fl. professional on topics such as Join us at St. Luke’s Monroe physical fitness, stretching, and Regional Breast Center for nutrition. Different guest will hike tours, refreshments and spa with us each month, sharing a services. RSVP by May 3. topic that they specialize in. We Desserts with a Doctor with
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Michael Hortner, MD Mon, May 13, 6-7 pm, The Beacon 443 Restaurant, 35 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive East, Lehighton Have your questions answered by wound care specialist while you enjoy yummy desserts. Erectile Dysfunction: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments with Richard Lieberman, MD. Tues, May 14, 6:30 pm. Registration begins at 6 pm St. Luke’s Allentown Campus, Dimmig Education Ctr., 1736 Hamilton Street, Allentown Erectile Dysfunction (ED) affects as many as 50% of men over the age of 40 in the US. ED can limit intimacy, affect self-esteem and impact a man’s relationship with his partner. Medication helps treat ED in some men, but it does
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not work for all men. For those men, other treatment options are available. If you think you have ED, join Dr. Lieberman as he provides an overview of ED’s symptoms and treatments. Sponsored by AMS Men’s Health. Options to Treat Benign Prostatic Enlargement with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms with Zachary Piotrowski, MD Tues, May 14, 6:30 pm. St. Luke’s Miners Campus, Community Room, 360 West Ruddle Street, Coaldale When the Going Gets Tough. Options to Restore Urine Flow. Join urologist Dr. Zachary Piotrowski as he describes different treatment options for BPH, including
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FREE Skin Cancer Screening St. Luke’s Hospice 9th Register for the ride at vna.slhn. with Joseph Zaladonis, MD Annual Charity Bike org/about-us/events/annualWed, May 22, 5-7 pm Star Wellness Ride Sat, June 1, 10 am-1 bike-ride. All proceeds benefit Southside Medical Clinic, Suite pm Lehighton Trailhead, the St. Luke’s Hospice program. Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk Against #200, 511 East Third Street, 200 North Main Lane, Pancreatic Cancer Sat, May 18, Bethlehem Registration required. Lehighton Tour de Tush Bike Ride. Sat., 6 am-12, The Park on 4th. 4th & This event allows bike June 8, 7-11 am Grange Park, Mill Streets, Quakertown. Want to Journaling Our Way through enthusiasts of all abilities 360 Grange Road, Allentown have a great time AND support Alzheimer’s May 27, 10:30 to participate in either a Get your rear in gear for Colon a much needed cause? The am-noon Center for Spiritual 20- or 30-mile ride. Rain Cancer Awareness at annual Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk Against Awakening at Christ Lutheran or shine, the rides begin on Tour de Tush in Allentown. Pancreatic Cancer event helps Church, 1245 W. Hamilton St, the D&L National Heritage 10-, 30- and 60-mile bike to raise money and awareness Allentown. Jo-Ellen Darling, Trail, Lehighton Trailhead, courses available. for pancreatic cancer research whose father is in his sixth year 200 North Main Lane, and treatment. Register at www. with the disease, leads participants Lehighton. Senior Meals Speaker: amysriderrunwalk.com in journaling in a group in a safe From south of Jim Thorpe, Proper Body Mechanics & environment. Please bring your the rides traverse along Ergonomics Women’s Wellness Event journal and pen. riverbeds and the canal Wed, June 19, 4:15-4:45 pm Sat., May 18, 10 am-1pm, towpath, as well as some St. Luke’s Warren Campus, 185 Perkiomen Outpatient Center, Boutique at the Rink Tues, May paved sections. The riders Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, 2793 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg 29, 4 pm through Sat, June 1, 2 will see museums, the NJ Join St. Luke’s Quakertown in pm Earl E. Schaffer Municipal Appalachian Trail crossing, We will review proper lifting celebrating National Women’s Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road, an environmental center and techniques and ensure that Health Week. Bring a friend, Bethlehem. Approximately 5,000 beautiful views of the Blue you’re using the right muscle connect and learn about St. Luke’s community members participate in Mountains, Appalachian groups to pick up the grandkids women’s health services in our Boutique at the Rink each year by Trail and Lehigh Gap. or just carry the groceries. community! shopping, donating, volunteering, Make YOUR health a priority and or sponsoring. Come out and build positive habits for life. support the 45th annual fundraiser - Physician talks featuring to benefit the Cancer Support orthopedics, plastic and Community, St. Luke’s Cancer reconstructive surgery, urology, Center, and St. Luke’s Hospice. physical therapy, and more! Learn more at BoutiqueattheRink. - Free health & wellness com. screenings - healthy snacks and giveaways - Upper Perkiomen St. Luke’s Weight Management YMCA Yoga/Mindfulness Center’s Healthy Steps @ Session. Rain or Shine event. For Any Size 5K Walk Sat, June more details and updates, follow 1, registration, 8-9, am; race LIVING AT HOME MADE EASY St. Luke’s University Health starts at 9 am Bethlehem Network on Facebook and check Township Community Park, 2900 out our event page. Farmersville Road, Bethlehem 1 Hour - 24/7 The St. Luke’s Weight Management Medication Reminders, Bathing/Grooming, Senior Meals Speaker: Jersey Center is taking an active role in Companionship, Assistance for Community making everyone Meal aware ofPreparation, the 1 Hour -1 Hour 24/7 - 24/7 Caregiving Wed, May 22, Light of Housekeeping, & More importance becoming active in Transportation, Laundry Medication Reminders, Bathing/Grooming, 4:15-4:45 pm St. Luke’s Warren Medication Reminders, Bathing / Grooming, the fight against obesity by hosting Meal Preparation, Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Laundry & More Campus, 185 Roseberry Street, our 5th Annual Healthy Steps @ Meal Preparation, Companionship, Phillipsburg, NJ. Join members 484-387-0852 | CareGiversAmerica.com Any Size 5K Walk. $25 online Light Housekeeping, Transportation, of the Jersey Assistance for only, $30 on race day, cash only. Laundry & More Community Caregiving and Register before May 5 to guarantee Managed Long Term Support free t-shirt. This is a Tail on the & Services as they discuss the Trail approved event. Log onto qualifications, application process tailonthetrail.org to earn free gear! CareGiversAmerica.com and much more!
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Thurs. Mar. 21 and Apr. 18 12 pm. 3rd Thursday of month. Country Meadows of Allentown Networking at Building IV, 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown 610 395-7160. RSVP khill@countrymeadows.com.
Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Mixers
PA Link The next PA Link meeting will be on Wed.,
Wed. May 8 Abington Manor Senior Living Elections will be held. This is 1 week earlier, due to Senior Expo. Location 215 Cedar Park Blvd., Easton. Wed. Jun. 19 Sacred Heart Northampton 602 E 21st St, Northampton. Aging in Place Coalition (LVAIP) provides an ongoing forum for professionals from private, public and non-profit business sectors to inform, educate and help older adults age in place. lehighvalleyaginginplace.org
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Thurs. May 16 and Jun. 20 at 9 am. Held at Panera in Quakertown on Rt 309. Informal networking group restricted to health care professionals.
May 15 from 9:30 am. to 11 am. at the Northampton County Human Services Building, 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Our presenter will be Tom Applebach, Director of Veterans Affairs. who will be talking about the programs and services available from Veterans Affairs and how to access them. Register for this training by emailing kimberlymelusky@lehighcounty.org or 610-7823096. Please feel free to share with others These PA Link trainings are open to ALL members of our community. Senior LIFE Lehigh Valley Will be hosting an Open House on May 7 at their Health & Wellness Center in Bethlehem, PA. This event is open to industry professionals as well as the community. Call (610) 954-5433 for information.
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Save the Date & Join Us on Tuesday May 14, 2019 for a Program sponsored by ShareCare & Senior Corps RSVP and supported by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Social Isolation Among Older Adults Check-in starts at 9:00 AM Program runs from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (includes a light lunch) Zentz Community Center – Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Drive Whitehall PA 18052
Guest Speaker: Janet Seckel-Cerrotti, Executive Director, FriendshipWorks FriendshipWorks’ mission is to reduce social isolation, enhance quality of life and preserve the dignity of older adults in the Greater Boston area. Founded in 1984, the organization is based on the belief that no one should have to be alone, regardless of age or frailty. FriendshipWorks strives to achieve this vision by recruiting and training volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds to provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support to the elderly. FriendshipWorks was one of four agencies that won the In Good Company: The 2018 Optimal Aging Challenge, a global competition designed to identify breakthrough solutions to social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
During the afternoon session we will focus on solutions to reduce loneliness and isolation among the elderly who live our community. Let’s End Elderly Isolation…. …One Person at a Time
Please register for our Program on Social Isolation by April 30th. (We’re using SignUp.com) 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page - http://signup.com/go/LVZFgsq. 2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com) 3. Sign up! SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me at RSVPLNC@hotmail.com or call 610-625-2290 and I can sign you up manually.
ABOUT IN GOOD COMPANY Research from the American Psychological Association suggests that the loneliness epidemic now represents a threat to 1 public health that exceeds obesity. The 2018 In Good Company: Optimal Aging Innovation Challenge was designed to develop breakthrough technologies, community resources and solutions that reduce social isolation and loneliness among aging populations. Proposals were evaluated across four key pillars: caregiving, transportation services, elder care housing solutions, and employment and volunteerism opportunities for seniors.
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