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Summer Car Shows A Father Helps His Adult Son Step Up A Guide to Local Senior Living Things to Do with Grandkids Games, Puzzles & More! Senior Care Questions? 855-233-7034 Lifestylesover50.com
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It is summertime and there is lots to do in the Valley. We highlight a few of our favorites in this issue. Make sure you get out and enjoy this summer. It will not come around until next year. This issue has a tremendous story on family dedication and individual discipline. Barry Ettl Sr. and his wife, Janice, found out years ago that their son, Barry Jr. was born with cerebral palsy. Rather than accepting his condition they dedicated their lives to providing Barry Jr. with as normal a life as possible. Barry’s father guided his son through a vigorous physical regimen at the gym to help build up his son’s overall strength. The end result has Barry Jr. with a much stronger body than normal which gives him the ability to have a much more physical life. We met many of you at this year’s Senior Expo. It was nice to get to talk with some of you – many of whom are loyal readers. I always ask what you like about our magazine and incorporate your thoughts into subsequent issues. So thank you for those of you who contributed. Don’t forget the many music concerts in the Valley. They can provide hours of beautiful music to pass summer days. Peace.
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Fun Things To Do in the Valley - Summer 2019 By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
Historic Bethlehem’s Blueberry Festival has been turning tongues blue since 1986. Join the
Bethlehem community every July for a weekend (July 20-21) of great food, live music, and family fun at Burnside Plantation—Bethlehem’s farm in the city. Enjoy the irresistible blueberry treats— pies, strudels, ice cream, coffees, teas, and jams. Activities include kids’ crafts, barn tours, horse patrol demonstrations, a blueberry cooking contest, blueberry brew, and the favorite blueberry pieeating contest. historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/
The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America. This nine-day (June 29-July 7) event continues to draw visitors from all over the world, entertaining families while providing valuable insight into the traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch and their fascinating way of life. Children’s activities abound and admission is free for children 12 and under. The festival also houses the largest quilt sale in America and has an internationally attended Quilt Auction of top prize-winning quilts. kutztownfestival.com/ Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Celebrating 39 years, the Museum of Indian Culture invites you to Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American Indian festival on the grounds of the museum. It will be a weekend of American Indian drumming, singing, dancing, food and more. See Native American cooking and flintknapping demonstrations, artifact displays, a Plains Indian teepee, and mountain man fur trade encampments. Experience throwing a tomahawk or using an atlatl (spear thrower). Peruse the marketplace for Native American jewelry, fine art, and clothing - August 17-18. There is plenty to do with the kids at the children’s craft area, from making sand art pictures to weaving dreamcatchers, painting the festival mural, or getting faces painted. museumofindianculture. org/roasting-ears-of-corn-festival The 167th Allentown Fair runs August 27 - September 2. The Fair is located between 17th and 21st Streets and Liberty and Chew Streets in Allentown. August 27: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. August 28 thru September 1: Noon - 11 p.m. September 2: Noon - 10 p.m. Regular admission $8.00 Kids 12 & under always free Senior Citizens (65+ with ID) $4 after 2 PM on Wednesday, August 29 Special Admission Promotions. Preview Night Tuesday, August 27 – Admission $3 OR get in with “A Buck and a Can” by bringing in a food item donation to the Fair for Second Harvest Food Bank and pay ONLY $1. Weekdays under the wire Everyone gets in FREE from Noon – 2 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 28, 29 and 30. Delaware River Tubing
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Easton Heritage Day
Heritage Day in Easton, Pennsylvania, is a free, full-day family festival that showcases local history, offers activities for kids, and concludes with an amazing fireworks display over the Forks of the Delaware. Heritage Day celebrates Easton’s historic significance in the founding of the United States. At noon on July 8, 1776, Easton was one of three places where the Declaration of Independence had its first public reading. It was read on the steps of the old courthouse in Easton’s historic Centre Square by the Chair of the Committee of Safety, Robert Levers. A reenactment of that event, and a festival organized around it, first occurred during the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. From that year on Heritage Day has been celebrated as Easton’s own Independence Day celebration. Heritage Day 2019 will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019. heritageday.org.
Dutch Springs Features a 50-acre lake in a natural setting full of endless fun! It is springfed from an underground aquifer that filters through limestone to provide excellent visibility. With many inflatables on the water, children and adults will share splashes and smiles in the best Aqua Park in the region! Special - Mystical Madness Festival Saturday, July 20th 12pm – 4pm. VIP package ($25) includes general admission, VIP Parking Early Access to Festival, Glitter Tattoo, Photo Meet & Greet with Mermaid, Shallow Water Mermaid Snorkel, Fairy Wand, Goodie Bag and Concession Coupon. For more water fun, Scuba Diving is a popular sport below the surface, with attractions including a school bus, fire truck, trolley and many types of aircraft at depths up to 100 feet. Interested in learning how to scuba dive? Take our Discover Scuba introductory program! For adventure on land, tackle Sky Challenge, our climbing wall and high ropes adventure course! dutchsprings.com.
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A Father Helps His Son Step Up By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50
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arry R. Ettl, Jr. of Allentown has a typical case of cerebral palsy (CP) but — at age 45 — he is getting stronger every day, which is not the usual progression of things with CP. Barry was diagnosed with CP at six months old. As with many children who have CP, it was at that age that his parents noticed he was not crawling or gaining other motor skills the way he should have been. They felt something was wrong, and medical tests confirmed their fears. Barry’s CP affected the part of his brain that controls balance.
When Keystone Goodwill’s Allentown center closed in 2018, Barry and his parents elected not to have him transfer to the Bethlehem location; he would have had to commute two to three hours on a bus every day. Instead, Barry’s father decided that he would provide Barry’s rehabilitation program himself, becoming his personal trainer at the local gym where he was a member. The Ettls are enrolled in the Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Waiver Program, also known as the Support Services Waiver program or simply the Waiver program, and Barry Jr. has a case worker assigned to supervise his participation.
Cerebral palsy is often misunderstood. It is actually a group of disorders caused Barry, Sr., who calls himself a lifelong by a brain injury or abnormality in brain “gym rat”, began taking Barry, Jr. with development that affect a person’s ability to him to the local Gold’s Gym where he is a move and maintain balance and posture. The member. Together, they cycle through his Barry at the gym symptoms of CP vary from person to person. workout four days a week, concentrating on a A person with severe CP might need special different muscle group every day. equipment to be able to walk or might not be able to walk at all. On the other hand, a person with mild CP might walk A typical workout schedule for Barry is a 15-minute a little awkwardly, without any special help. CP does not get warmup; upper body and abdominals on Monday; back, worse over time, but the exact symptoms can change over a biceps and abs on Tuesday; legs and abs on Wednesday; a day person’s lifetime. off on Thursday; and on Friday a free day to do any exercises he chooses. He does four to five sets of 10 repetitions for What makes Barry’s situation atypical is that his father, each muscle group and always finishes by walking on a Barry R. Ettl, Sr. and mother, Janice, have used every treadmill. His dad insists on abs exercises in every workout available resource to help Barry stay mentally, physically and socially engaged. Faced with a decision recently to leave him in a public work program to give him social and physical stimulation, they decided to dedicate their own time instead to rehabilitating him; their goal: to prevent him from becoming dependent on a wheelchair and help him remain as strong and independent as possible. Physical activity, physical therapy and socialization have long been used in the treatment of CP. When Barry was a young child, his parents enrolled him in the United Cerebral Palsy program, which provided mental stimulation and social interaction, and physical therapy one day a week. At age six, Barry attended public school, starting with Hiram Dodd Elementary and then graduating from William Allen High School. After graduation, he participated in the Keystone Goodwill Adult Day Program, which gives disabled persons the opportunity to be productive in a work environment.
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Barry during a hard workout at the gym
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a point not to hover while his son is working out, to give him the opportunity to interact with other people on his own. Barry, Jr. looks forward to his time there every day. At home, Barry Jr. likes to listen to music – mostly oldies from the 60s, 70s and 80s. He also enjoys movies and traveling with his family. They vacation frequently in Myrtle Beach and have recently returned from visiting Barry’s sister in Colorado.
Ettl Family Outing because of the importance of developing core strength. He also does balance exercises at home.
The Ettls stress the importance of families with special needs seeking out the resources available to them. Many people who qualify for waiver services are not even aware that they exist. Families struggle alone to provide care -creating economic, physical, and emotional strains. States do not educate people about these programs, and it is often only through crisis that people realize help is available. The Ettl family wants families who care for the disabled to know that help is available. There are organizations and resources available at the county, state and federal level.
Barry, Sr.’s goals for his son were to make him stronger in general so he could walk unassisted and do more on his own. Barry Jr. has exceeded those goals exponentially. Today he is walking over two miles on the treadmill and leg pressing over 250 pounds. At home he can walk up stairs holding the rail with only one hand. His time in the gym has increased from 24 hours a month to 40 hours. Barry, Jr.’s health has improved, as well. In January of 2019 he was able to discontinue the use of all asthma medications.
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Socially, the gym is highly beneficial to Barry, Jr. He has a group of friends who attend in the morning and another group in the afternoon, so no matter what time he’s there, he has someone to talk to. The staff and other members are extremely friendly and supportive of him. Barry, Sr. makes it
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Cars Across the Lehigh Valley
Car Festivals - If you love cars, especially vintage and custom cars, you will love this summer’s car festivals. The Valley has a rich and long history of car festivals and shows. Here are a few highlights. Hope to see you at one or two of them.
Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree
Das Awkscht Fescht
The Country’s Largest Antique & Classic Car Show Now In Its 56th Annual Season! If you have never to been to this festival you owe it to yourself to go and enjoy this sea of classic cars. Das Awkscht Entertainment
August 23rd, 24th, and 25th.
Our premier event is the fantastic Rod and Custom Jamboree held each August in Macungie, PA. Over 1500 street rods and custom cars are on display every year at this popular event. Full schedule can be viewed at wheelsoftime.org
This year’s Fescht offers a great line-up of bands, from Country to Rock ‘n’ Roll, and every day at the Fescht is a little different. With your paid admission at the gate, enjoy free live entertainment at the bandshell near the food court.
Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley
A free event for the community, Cars & Coffee encourages car and truck aficionados from throughout the region to come together for a fun-filled morning featuring up to 500 different vehicles of all makes and models. This year’s dates are: Sunday, July 14 @ 9:00 AM Sunday, August 25 @ 9:00 AM Sunday, September 22 @ 9:00 AM. PNC Plaza 645 E. First Street Bethlehem 610-332-1300
steelstacks.org/event/8219/cars--coffee-lehighvalley/#daystimes. St. Joseph the Worker - First Annual Car Show
Spectators are free, show vehicle registration $20. Open to all cars and trucks with plenty of parking, trophies awarded, raffle tickets, food, DJ. Presented by St. Joseph the Worker School 1858 Applewood Dr. Orefield PA. July 13 9-3PM, Raindate July 14 11-5PM. For more info contact Jeff at 610.398.4024 or allevents.in/orefield/car-show/200017127204158.
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To Many “GTO” Still Means “Greatest Thing Out” By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
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The Pontiac GTO is an automobile that was manufactured by American automobile manufacturer Pontiac from 1964 to 1974 model years. The first generation of the GTO was a muscle car produced in the 1960s and the 1970s. Although there were muscle cars introduced earlier than the GTO, The Pontiac GTO is considered by some to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models. The name, which was DeLorean’s idea, was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car. Internally it was initially called the “Grand Tempest Option,” one of many automobiles in the Pontiac line up with a “Grand” in it. The GTO is one of the fastest cars ever manufactured by Pontiac. The General Motors redesigned its A-body line for 1968, Pontiac abandoned the familiar vertically stacked headlights in favor of a horizontal layout, but made hidden headlights available at extra cost. The concealed headlights were a popular option. The signature hood scoop was replaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge extending rearward from the protruding nose.
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“Should I Sell My House Myself?” By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRES, CMRS, SRS
This question goes through everyone’s mind at one time or another. Can I save some money and some hassles if I do it myself (FSBO – For Sale By Owner)? Let’s look at why it is more advantageous to use an experienced realtor: • A realtor is on your side and has a mutual goal of finding and/or selling your home. A realtor is bound by law to act in a seller’s best interest. • With access to the MLS (Multi Listing Service) realtors know the market. They can find many more homes that match your criteria than you normally can, or they can determine the best price for a home you are selling. • A realtor has information on the homes that are similar to yours and in your area and can more correctly determine a fair market price. If you overprice your home you will get no action and not know the reason why. • Marketing real estate is likely not your forte. This is where agents prove their value. They know how and where to market your home. • You may think you are saving the broker commission but remember, you still have to pay the buyer’s commission in order to generate interest in your property. • Realtors do not have the emotional attachment to your home and can give you unbiased and fact-based information about your current home or a home you may be considering. • Some potential buyers will not consider dealing with the homeowner in negotiations. Buyers want to have the freedom to look in every nook and cranny of the home. This can be awkward if the homeowner is there also. A buyer may not feel comfortable speaking honestly about the house in question.
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• If you are not skilled at negotiating you may not get your money’s worth. • Home transactions may require using a number of professionals (lawyer, title search, inspector, contractor and others). A realtor has connections and can recommend these individuals. • A realtor will guide you through the maze of processes needed to complete real estate transactions. If you try it yourself a misstep could cost you time, money and the house of your dreams. • Realtors can pre-qualify potential buyers beforehand thus saving you time. Typically this is not something a home owner can do. • When selling alone you have strangers going through the home, it’s a security issue. Realtors use lock boxes and know who is in and out. • And there is all the paperwork. No one I know loves all the paperwork involved in buying and selling a home. A realtor will guide you through the entire process and will ensure there are no missteps that can hurt you. If you have a question for Elissa contact her at 610-573-0386 or at eclausnitzer@weichert.com. She will also provide you with a free market analysis. Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS, SRES is a licensed Realtor with Weichert Realtors with over 30 years of experience in real estate. Elissa specializes in helping boomers and seniors achieve their goals in their next step in life.
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What Makes Senior Living Different? By Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50
There is living — and there is senior living. As we travel our life’s journey, our needs and situations change. As we advance into advanced adulthood, we need more care and attention, and often need to set aside some responsibilities. When that time comes, it could be time to enter the world of senior living, and here are some signs our family may notice. Personal care This can range from appearing disheveled and unkempt to not bathing, or wearing dirty clothes or the same thing all the time. Chores You may notice things like clutter, piles of laundry, spoiled food, dying plants, dirty dishes, overflowing trash, or pets that appear neglected. Personality Is your loved one is withdrawing from friends and social activities or giving up hobbies? Do they feel isolated, lonely, or depressed? Do they rarely leave the house? Do they lack interest in things they used to enjoy? Safety issues include worsening mobility, falls and accidents, inability to manage medications, difficulty rising from a seated position, forgetting to turn off the stove, and struggling with stairs. Eating habits Skipping meals can be a sign of struggling with shopping or preparing meals. Do you find stale, expired, or spoiled foods, or multiples of items (more cereal or juice than they need)? Are they losing weight (lack of interest in food) or gaining weight (forgetting they ate and eating again)? Cognitive decline This can include lack of judgment, difficulty following directions, increased confusion, or requiring lots of reminders. Driving Do they drive erratically? Have you seen unexplained dents or scratches on the car? In addition to being a candidate for assisted living, your loved one may have to relinquish their keys! Finances Are bills piling up or bank accounts overdrawn? Are there final notices or calls from creditors? Are there receipts or thank-you letters from suspicious organizations, or bills that were paid multiple times?
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) offer long-term contracts that guarantee lifelong shelter and access to specified health services. A medical staff provides different levels of care, from independent living to skilled nursing care. A lump-sum entrance fee is usually paid upon admission and residents move in while they’re independent and wish to age in place. The contract covers shelter and residential services (meals, activities, amenities) in addition to long-term nursing care. Personal Care (PC) communities provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as eating, toileting, transferring (walking), meals, bathing, and continence, as well as supervised activities. Monthly rental costs are based on the size of the accommodations and level of care needed. Communities will assess the potential resident to determine the level of required care. If the resident needs assistance with more ADLs, their cost will be higher. Assisted Living (AL) communities provide assistance with ADLs. Assisted living residences have private living spaces with kitchen and bathroom. ALs allow a resident to advance to a nursing home level of care if necessary. If one’s health needs become too great, they may be transferred to a skilled nursing community, because a personal care home is prohibited from providing acute medical care. Memory Care (MC) communities care for people with moderate to severe dementia. They offer all the amenities of AL and PC communities, along with a secured living environment that prohibits residents from wandering away. The key word in this life decision is “care.” The following chart can help you find the community that offers you or your loved one the best care in senior living. Readers are encouraged to call communities and schedule a tour. If you do not know where to start then call the Lifestyles over 50 Care Team at 855-233-7034 to help you navigate the journey.
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Abington Manor at Morgan Hill Senior Living
Our goal is to make all resŝĚĞŶƚƐ ĨĞĞů ƐĂĨĞ͕ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů and needed – with a sense of belonging. We realize each resident deserves compassionate and responsive care; ŽƵƌ ƉůĞĂƐĂŶƚ͕ ĞĚƵĐĂƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ƐƚĂī ǁŝůů provide care around the clock. Memory Care Village was created exclusively for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related demenƟĂƐ͘ KƵƌ ĂůůͲŝŶĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ǀŝůůĂŐĞ includes engagement MonƚĞƐƐŽƌŝ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵŝŶŐ͕ ůŝĨĞƐƚLJůĞ theme rooms and secure ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ƉĂƟŽƐ ĨŽƌ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ͕ ƐŽĐŝĂůŝnjĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ͘ KŶͲƐŝƚĞ WŚLJƐŝĐŝĂŶ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝnjĞĚ ƌĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƟŽŶ͕ ƉĂůůŝĂƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ŚŽƐƉŝĐĞ ĐĂƌĞ ŝƐ available by working with our network of preferred providers.
215 Cedar Park Boulevard Easton 18042 610-829-0100 abingtonmanor.com Abington Manor at Morgan Hill Senior Living is located at Morgan Hill in Easton and easily accessible from all major highways. We allow the opportunity for our residents to age ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ ƐĂĨĞůLJ ďLJ ŽīĞƌŝŶŐ a compliment of service including Independent living and Personal Care. tĞ ŽīĞƌ Ă ǁŝĚĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ of services covering all ĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ŽĨ ĂŝůLJ >ŝǀŝŶŐ͕ ŵĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͕ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĂŶĚ ǁĞůůŶĞƐƐ ĐŚĞĐŬƐ͕ ŽŶͲƐŝƚĞ WŚLJƐŝĐŝĂŶ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ƌĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƟŽŶ ƚŚĞƌĂƉŝĞƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ƐŽĐŝĂů͕ ƐƉŝƌŝƚƵĂů ĂŶĚ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶĂů ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ͕ Alexandria Manor ĐŚĞĨ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚ ŵĞĂůƐ͕ 7 New Street ŚŽƵƐĞŬĞĞƉŝŶŐ͕ ŝŶͲŚŽƵƐĞ Nazareth 18014 beauty services and more. 610-759-4060 alexandriamanor.com
Memory Care Is All We Ž͘ ƌĚĞŶ ŽƵƌƚƐ DĞŵŽƌLJ Care Community caters to the special needs of individuals with memory ůŽƐƐ͘ ^ƚĂīĞĚ ďLJ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ ƚƌĂŝŶĞĚ ĐĂƌĞŐŝǀĞƌƐ͕ Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease ĂŶĚ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ĚĞŵĞŶƟĂƐ͘ Our community features ĨƌŝĞŶĚůLJ ĐŽŵŵŽŶ ƐƉĂĐĞƐ͕ ĂŶ ŝŶǀŝƟŶŐ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ ĂŶĚ family rooms and walking paths within enclosed ĐŽƵƌƚLJĂƌĚƐ͕ Ăůů ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ for the safety and comfort of our residents.
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Arden Courts of Allentown 5151 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown 18106 610-366-9010
Abington Manor Memory Care Village 5 Cedar Park Boulevard Easton 18042 610-438-9400 abingtonmanor.com
Arden Courts of Old Orchard 4098 Freemansburg Ave Easton, PA 18045 484-373-5170 arden-courts.com
Bethlehem Campus 4035 Green Pond Bethlehem, PA 610-865-5580
Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center 4025 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 610-844-9003
Forks Campus
175 Newlins Road West Easton, PA 484-544-3880 ŽƵŶƚƌLJ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ ZĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ŽƵŶƚƌLJ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ ZĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ǁĂƐ founded by former Pennsylvania Governor George D͘ >ĞĂĚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ŚŝƐ ǁŝĨĞ͕ Mary Jane and has been ŽīĞƌŝŶŐ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ƌĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ living in the Lehigh Valley for over 30 years on their Allentown and Bethlehem campuses and their ŶĞǁĞƐƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ &ŽƌŬƐ Township of Easton. Their ůŝĨĞƐƚLJůĞ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ /ŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ >ŝǀŝŶŐ͕ Assisted Living/Personal ĂƌĞ͕ DĞŵŽƌLJ ĂƌĞ ĨŽƌ residents with early- to late-stage memory loss ĂŶĚ ZĞƐƚŽƌĂƟǀĞ ĂƌĞ ƚŽ support those recovering from an injury or living ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĐŚƌŽŶŝĐ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶ͕ plus 24-hour Skilled Nursing and Rehab services to serve the greater Lehigh Valley. They strive every day to ŵĂŬĞ ƌĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ĨƌĞƐŚĞƌ͕ ƚĂƐƟĞƌ͕ ƐĂĨĞƌ͕ ůŝǀĞůŝĞƌ͕ ĨƌŝĞŶĚůŝĞƌͶũƵƐƚ ďĞƩĞƌ͘ They invite you to visit ĂŶLJ ŽĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ƚŽ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĮƌƐƚŚĂŶĚ the individual delights of ĞĂĐŚ ĐĂŵƉƵƐ ŝŶ ůůĞŶƚŽǁŶ͕ ĞƚŚůĞŚĞŵ ĂŶĚ &ŽƌŬƐ Township of Easton.
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Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland
108 S. Main Street Richlandtown 18955 267-371-4512 phoebe.org hiddenmeadowsontheridge.com 1925 W. Turner Street tŚĞƚŚĞƌ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ŽƵƌ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů Allentown, PA 18104 handicap-accessible garKirkland Village 610-794-5426 ĚĞŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƐŝƫŶŐ Žƌ ƐƚƌŽůůŝŶŐ 1 Kirkland Village Circle Phoebe.org with friends and family or Bethlehem 18017 our award-winning mem610-691-4500 ŽƌLJ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ĚĞŵĞŶƟĂ kirklandvillage.org ĐĂƌĞ͕ LJŽƵ͛ůů ĮŶĚ ƚŚĞ WŚŽĞďĞ Our commitment to ĐƵůƚƵƌĞ ŽĨ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ƌĞŇĞĐƚyou also recognizes the ed in everything we do. ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůĞ͕ ŝƐĐŽǀĞƌ ǁŚLJ ƐŽ ŵĂŶLJ ŽůĚĞƌ personalized surroundings. adults and their families Ɛ Ă ŽŶƟŶƵŝŶŐ ĂƌĞ choose Phoebe Richland. DevonHouse Senior Living ZĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ 1930 Bevin Drive, ; Z Ϳ͕ ǁĞ ŽīĞƌ Ă ŚŽƐƚ Allentown 18103, PA of maintenance-free 610-967-1100 ůŝǀŝŶŐ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ Įƚ LJŽƵƌ devonhouseseniorliving.com ƉƌĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞƐͶĨƌŽŵ ŇŽŽƌ ĞǀŽŶ,ŽƵƐĞ͕ ͟dŚĞ ,ĞĂƌƚ plans to meal plans to ŽĨ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚLJ͟ ŽīĞƌƐ ŽŶĞ monthly service plans and ŇŽŽƌ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŚŽŵĞͲůŝŬĞ more. Our one- and twoSouth Mountain ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͕ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů Memory Care bedroom apartments and ŶƵƌƐŝŶŐ ŽŶͲƐŝƚĞ Ϯϰ ŚŽƵƌƐ͕ one- and two-bedroom 201 S. 7th Street ϳ ĚĂLJƐ Ă ǁĞĞŬ͕ Ă ǀĂƌŝĞƚLJ ĐŽƩĂŐĞƐ ŽīĞƌ ƉƌŝǀĂĐLJ Emmaus 18049 ŽĨ ƐŽĐŝĂů͕ ƐƉŝƌŝƚƵĂů ĂŶĚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚ͘ ŝƐĐŽǀĞƌ southmountainmemorycare.com ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶĂů ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐƵƐƚŽŵŝnjĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ 610-965-7662 ĞdžĐĞƉƟŽŶĂů ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĐŚŽŝĐĞƐ unlike any other in the and experiences. Each Lehigh Valley with our resident gets a customized one- and two-bedroom care plan to live the most ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ ŚŽŵĞƐ͕ EŽƌƚŚǁŽŽĚ ĨƵůĮůůŝŶŐ ůŝĨĞ ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ͘ Gardens at Kirkland ĞǀŽŶ,ŽƵƐĞ ŝƐ ůŽĐĂůůLJ sŝůůĂŐĞ͘ &ůŽŽƌ ƉůĂŶƐ ĂŶĚ owned and managed. ƚŚĞŝƌ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ďĞŝŶŐ Westminster Village ^ŚĂƌĞĚ͕ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŽƵƉůĞ selected now. Allentown ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶƐ͘ 803 N Wahneta Street, Allentown, PA 18109 610-782-8320 wmvallentown.org
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340 Farmers Lane Sellersville 18960 215-257-6701
Westminster Village is a ŽŶƟŶƵŝŶŐ ĂƌĞ ZĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͕ ŝŶƚĞŐƌĂƟŶŐ Independent and PersonĂů ĂƌĞ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͕ ĂůůŽǁŝŶŐ residents to successfully age in place. Along with our health center for skilled nursing services and our ĂĚƵůƚ ĚĂLJ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͕ we are fortunate to provide ĐŽŵƉĂƐƐŝŽŶĂƚĞ͕ ǀŝďƌĂŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƟǀĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞ ǁŚŽůĞ ŽĨ ďŽĚLJ͕ ŵŝŶĚ͕ and spirit.
The Willow
ϲϰϴϴ ůďƵƌƟƐ ZŽĂĚ Macungie, PA 18062 610-421-8100 inspiritseniorliving.com/ thewillow We believe in engaging the ǁŚŽůĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ͗ ďŽĚLJ͕ ŵŝŶĚ and spirit. Health and ƐĂĨĞƚLJ ĂƌĞ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ͕ ŽĨ ĐŽƵƌƐĞͲďƵƚ ƐŽ ĂƌĞ ĐƵƌŝŽƐŝƚLJ͕ ĐŽŵƉĂŶŝŽŶƐŚŝƉ͕ ĨƵŶ ĂŶĚ lifelong learning. With 67 ƚŽƚĂů ƵŶŝƚƐ ŽŶ Ă ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ϯ ĂĐƌĞ ƐĞƫŶŐ͕ dŚĞ tŝůůŽǁ is small enough to feel like Ă ĐůŽƐĞͲŬŶŝƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͕ ďƵƚ ůĂƌŐĞ ĞŶŽƵŐŚ ƚŽ ŽīĞƌ Ă ǁŝĚĞ ǀĂƌŝĞƚLJ ŽĨ ĂŵĞŶŝƟĞƐ͕ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŽ Įƚ the needs of our residents.
Mosquitoes, Hornets and Ticks! Oh My! Dermatologist Stephen C. Senft, MD, Discusses Insect Bites
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articipating in outdoor activities is great for one’s health and fitness but beware of creatures that lurk in the forest – biting and stinging insects. “The most treacherous insect in our area is the deer tick, which is about the size of a millet seed”, said Stephen C. Senft, MD, of St. Luke’s Dermatology. Deer ticks can cause Lyme disease, an inflammatory illness characterized at first by a rash and sometimes headache, fever, and chills, and later by possible arthritis and neurological and cardiac disorders. Last year, Pennsylvania had more than three times the number of diagnosed cases of Lyme disease than any state in the nation. “For Lyme disease to be prevalent in an area, you need a percent of people have what is called an accelerated large population of field mice that are in contact with a large reaction,” he said. “These individuals experience extreme population of deer in areas inhabited by humans,” Dr. Senft redness and swelling at the site that gradually enlarges over said. “We have all of those here in southeast Pennsylvania.” a couple of days. Meanwhile, 2 to 3 percent of people are Many people think that truly allergic to bee stings and Lyme disease is typified by severe swelling of Last year Pennsylvania had more than three develop a red mark, encircled by the lips and tongue that may lighter skin and another times the number of diagnosed cases of make it impossible to breathe. red circle – making a target Lyme disease than any state in the nation. These people typically carry an effect. In fact, this occurs EpiPen (an injection containing only in about a third of epinephrine, a chemical that cases. More often, Lyme disease presents as a red patch about narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs) two centimeters in diameter. The patch is not sore and does and should call 911 immediately if stung.” Dr. Senft also not itch. Dr. Senft urges you to see your doctor right away if encourages his patients to use insect repellent and wear you have the patch. protective clothing, such as socks, thin pants and long sleeves “It’s not wrong to ask your doctor if this could be Lyme disease,” he said. “Even though the patch often heals without progressing to Lyme disease, it is best to start treatment early when it is most effective. Typically, treatment consists of 2-3 weeks of an antibiotic. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause problems with the joints, heart and the nervous system.” Other insect bites common to our area are mosquitoes and spiders. Some people have a localized allergic reaction to mosquito bites called Skeeter Syndrome. It causes inflammation and sometimes fever and is best treated by applying calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream or even a cold compress. Taking an antihistamine like Benadryl can ease the itch. Although mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus, a potentially fatal disease, it has rarely been seen in our area. Likewise, spider bites are not a major concern locally because the dangerous types, such as the brown recluse spider, are not common in our area. Stings Another concern is stings from bees, wasps and hornets, which can cause intense pain and burning. “About 10 to 20
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when outdoors, especially when in the woods.
Skin Safety Q&A with Dermatologist Stephen Senft, MD Now that summer is here, it’s a great time for fun in the sun, but at what cost to your skin? Dr. Stephen Senft, St. Luke’s Dermatology, recently sat down with Lifestyles over 50 to answer a few of our skin-related questions about exposure to the sun. Question: I’m over 50 and already have sun damage. Does it really matter if I wear sunscreen at this point? Answer: Sunscreen can stop ongoing damage to the skin. Whenever you’re in the sun, you should wear sunscreen with an SPF-strength of 30 or higher to prevent further damage. Question: Now that I’m older, does my skin react differently to the sun? Is there anything I should be particularly concerned about? Answer: Yes, as we age, we can acquire a darker skin tone that doesn’t tan very well. Our skin thins, which makes us more likely to burn. Many older adults take medications, such as water pills or blood pressure pills, which also make them more susceptible.
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Question: I have sunspots. What can I do about it? Answer: As one ages the appearance of sunspots, also known as liver spots, is common, especially for fair-skinned individuals. These benign lesions, called lentigines, are harmless. Many cosmetic products, which are available in both over-the-counter and prescription form, have some beneficial effects in fading sunspots. However, when using these products be cautious while in the sun because they can cause you to burn more easily. Laser treatment can also remove sunspots but tend to be expensive.
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Question: Back in the 70s when I was a teenager, we spent a lot of time “working on our tans.” My friends and I would lather up with baby oil and lie in the sun for hours – even at the shore. Is there anything that I can do now to undo the damage caused then? Answer: Once damage has been done, it is difficult and sometimes even impossible to repair the damage. Overexposure to the sun damages the skin’s collagen, which provides skin firmness and elastin, which supplies skin elasticity. Damage caused to this causes wrinkling. Retin A and other anti-aging products can help skin to renew itself to some extent. The bottom line, however, is that there’s nothing like prevention. Question: How do I know whether a sunspot could be a sign of skin cancer? Answer: It’s important to check sunspots and moles routinely and ask your partner or a friend to check areas you can’t see, such as on your back. Look for the “ugly duckling” the one area that looks different from the others. If an area is changing in color or size, or has an unusual shape or color, it could be cancerous and should be checked by a dermatologist. One in five people will get sun cancer in their lifetime and the incidence is even higher among people with fair skin and fair eyes. About two-thirds of skin cancers are basal cells, which when caught early can be removed and rarely spread. About 20 percent are squamous cell carcinoma, a tumor that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and often looks like a wart. When found early, these can be removed successfully. The most serious type is melanoma. It accounts for only about 1 percent of skin cancers but causes a large majority of skin cancer deaths. When I was a young doctor there was not much we could do to treat advanced melanoma but huge advances have been made in the development of drugs, including those called checkpoint drugs that harness the body’s immune system to target melanoma cancer cells. In fact, melanoma expert Sanjiv Agarwala, MD, of St. Luke’s Hematology and Oncology, was an investigator in the clinical trials that tested these drugs. If you suspect you have skin cancer, see your doctor and schedule an appointment with a dermatologist as soon as possible.
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TV Trivia
By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
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“Hogan’s Heroes”? A. Newkirk B. Shultz C. Colonel Klink D. Hogan Who was married to Carol Brady in the TV show “The Brady Bunch”? A. Bill Brady B. Bobby Brady C. Mike Brady D. Greg Brady On what game show does Vanna White turn the letters for Pat Sajak? A. The Price is Right B. Wheel of Fortune C. The Match Game D. Password Who was a guest on the final “Tonight Show” hosted by Johnny Carson? A. Jay Leno B. Barbra Streisand C. Ann Margret D. Bette Midler Who played Ethel on “I Love Lucy”? A. Carol Burnett B. Vivian Vance C. Vanna White D. Lucille Ball Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane is from what TV show? A. Baretta B. The Dukes of Hazzard C. Alice D. The Beverly Hillbillies Where did Herman Munster work on the show “The Munsters”? A. Insurance office B. Funeral home C. Gas station D. Department store
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in “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father”? A. Steve Allen B. Bill Bixby C. Regis Philbin D. Don Adams 9. What show featured Agent 86 and Agent 99? A. F Troop B. Happy Days C. Mission Impossible D. Get Smart 10. What state did “I Dream of Jeannie” take place? A. California B. Texas C. Florida D. Hawaii 11. What was banned from commercials on U.S. television in 1971? A. Whiskey B. Cigarettes C. Beer D. Panty hose 12. Which Brady had a crush on the dentist Dr. Vogel? A. Jan B. Cindy C. Carol D. Marcia 13. How many seasons did the western series “Bonanza” run on NBC? A. 44 seasons B. 14 seasons C. 4 seasons D. 10 seasons 14. Jenny Willis was a character on which sit-com? A. Happy Days B. Cosby C. The Jeffersons D. Cheers ANSWERS 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. C 11. B 12. D 13. B 14. C
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Walking Is an Excellent Exercise By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Health Network
Looking for a low-cost exercise that will strengthen your muscles, improve your balance, reduce weight gain and lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis and diabetes? Then, lace up your sneakers and start walking.
“Almost anyone of any age and fitness level can benefit from walking,” said Michael Baba, DO, St. Luke’s Family Practice, Wind Gap. “It’s one of the best exercises for older adults because it can be performed at low or moderate intensity, is easy on the joints and has a low risk of injury. Even people who walk with a cane or a walker can enjoy a stroll in their neighborhood, park or local mall. Walking is also low cost, which is an added plus for seniors on fixed incomes. All you need is a good pair of shoes.” One of the biggest benefits of walking is its effect on cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that walking reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol and lowers one’s risk of developing diseases. Also, walking helps to improve circulation, keep joints flexible, reduce arthritic pain and improve balance. It can even reduce anxiety or depression.
outdoors. The program is provided by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. Get Your Tail on the Trail participants log miles and earn prizes for completing challenges. Visit tailonthetrail.org for more information. In addition, St. Luke’s hosts Walk with a Doc events at several St. Luke’s campuses and other locations. Events begin with a short educational talk by a doctor followed by a walk at one’s own pace and distance. These events are listed on St. Luke’s website sluhn.org. To increase your success with walking, Dr. Baba offers these five suggestions: • Recruit a buddy to walk with you. Chances are you’re more likely to stick with a walking program if you have someone to go with. • Start small and increase the length of your walk as you are able. Set a goal of 30 minutes a day, five days a week, however, even a 10-minute walk is beneficial. As you grow stronger increase your pace. • Invest in a good pair of shoes and replace them as needed. • Make it part of your routine. For example, walk first thing in the morning or after dinner – whatever works best for your schedule. • Vary your route to keep it fresh.
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Dr. Baba suggests that you talk to your primary care physician about the level of exercise that’s right for you. For those who have been inactive for several years, he recommends that they start out slowly – say five minutes a day – and increase the duration of walks over time.
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“Fortunately, we live in an area that has many lovely walking trails,” he said. “The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) trail system, for example, has many paths throughout the Lehigh Valley with convenient parking areas. The trails are flat and well maintained. Also, Jacobsburg State Park, just off of Route 33, has both easy and more challenging trails.” This summer, St. Luke’s offers Hikes for Health at Jacobsburg Park. Hikers get exercise while learning about health and fitness
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Summer Blonde, Summer Not By Alan Allegra, Lifestylesover50.com
I can’t tell you how long I’ve waited to use that title. Because Clairol has not produced Summer Blonde Hair Lightener since the mid-60s (It’s actually archived in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History!), I’ve waited a long time to see what reaction that wordplay would get. I won’t know unless you email me, and I probably should not hold my breath. A few years ago, during an extended period of unemployment, my job counselor suggested I dye my hair yellow to appear more “with it.” I decided to go “without it.” I could have colored my short hair with a magic marker, but the hairs would have deserted me a lot faster than they currently do. Besides, with my light Mediterranean olive skin tone, I would look like an ear of corn. Like it or not, we place a certain amount of emphasis on looks. I don’t mean the looks drivers give you when you cut them off—I mean the outward appearance of each individual. Businesses have dress codes, prisons have uniforms, some church choirs have robes, and clowns have costumes. Everyone wears a different birthday suit, and we even decorate them with jewelry, dyes, inks, hats, glasses, and other distinctive accouterments. Even when we don’t take care to look a certain way, that look tells others that the person looks like they don’t want to look a certain way. The way we present ourself, whether through girth or garment, tells the observer something about our attitude. There is one who can see through the outer garments, and it isn’t Superman. When God sent the prophet Samuel to find David and make him king, Samuel thought David’s big brother Eliab fit the bill, thinking, “‘Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.’ But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart’” (1 Samuel 16:6–7). God’s evaluation is unlike ours, because he alone can see the heart of a person, and that is what he values most.
then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works” (1 Timothy 2:8–10). By the way, notice that Paul mentions what men should do; he’s not just picking on the ladies! It’s just that, in those days, it was the women who adorned themselves more so than men. How things have changed! God is interested in our hearts, which show themselves by our attitudes and actions (Mark 7). Man makes the clothes, but clothes don’t make the man (or woman). We all look different, and our clothes and bodies are wearing out. But, at any age, we can still wear “a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit” (Isaiah 61:3)! Alan can be reached at alan.allegra@gmail.com
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The apostle Peter admonished Christian ladies, “Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious” (1 Peter 3:3–4). Paul has the same message for Pastor Timothy: “I desire
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Some organizations do not meet during summer months. Please check to verify they are available. 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 facing terminal illness. Training, flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610-266-0134
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doing; learn about available resources; and come together to share experiences with new and old friends in a judgement free space. There are four memory cafés in the Lehigh Valley – two English speaking and four Spanish speaking. Sessions are open to the public and Drivers: ITNLehighValley free of charge. Each Memory provides rides for seniors over Café is led by professionals 60 and visually impaired adults. from Lehigh Valley Health Drive riders to appointments in Network’s Geriatric Workforce LV. Requires vehicle, good driving Enhancement Program record, some free time. Training, (GWEP) through a Health flex schedule 610-419-1645. Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Lehigh Valley Hospice provides grant awarded to the LVHN volunteers for individuals who Department of Family believe that life is a journey. Medicine. To learn more about Discover how enriching it is to GWEP, please visit lvhn.org/ spend meaningful time our patients. GWEP. Lynn Schiavone 610-402-6054. Schedule Jul – September Volunteers Needed - Spirit Alive July 8; Aug. 12; Sept. 9 A New Spiritual Care Program for Lehigh Valley Active Life Residents with Dementia, for info: (Spanish Speaking Session) Trina Johnson-Brady, Community 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA Relations Specialist Phoebe 18102. For more info or to Ministries, Allentown, 610-794RSVP, contact Dalila at 6105150, tbrady@phoebe.org 969-2241.
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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 Mondays, July 15; Aug. 19; Sept. Exercise 16 Allentown Art Museum Allentown (English Speaking Session) Bethlehem YMCA. For info Monthly: Last Monday 6pm 31 North 5th St. Allentown, www.ymcabethlehem.org/ or 610 Woodland Terrace at Oaks 1263 **The Art Museum is closed to 867-7588. the general public on Mondays S. Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown Allentown YMCA. For info Monthly: 3rd Thur 6:00 pm allentownymcaywca.org/ 610-434- so Memory Café participants Saucon Valley Manor 1050 9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, are asked to use the rear Main St. entrance. For more information Zumba Gold or to RSVP, please contact ThirdStreetAlliance.org. Hellertown Easton YMCA. familyymca.org Abby at 610-432-4333 ext. 133. Monthly: 1st Thursday @ 610-258-6158 6:00pm Whitehall Manor 1177 Tues, July 16; Aug. 20; Sept. 6th Street Whitehall Salvation Army Senior Program 17, Fleming Memory Center 610-867-4681. Tues play bridge 10St. Luke’s Caregiver Support 12; Thurs varied Social Programs at (Spanish Speaking Session) Group meets monthly at two 10:45 a.m. Senior Activity Program 17th and Chew Sts., Allentown locations: St. Luke’s Center for & Lunch at Noon. Salvation Army, (inside Lehigh Valley Hospital) Positive Aging, 5445 Lanark 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem For more info or to RSVP, Road, Suite 200, Center Valley. (seniors 50 & over) 610-867-4681 contact Dalila at 610-969-2241. St. Luke’s Gnaden Huetten Campus Community Room, Memory Cafes Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran 211 North 12th Street, Lehighton Memory Cafés are an opportunity Church (English Speaking Session) 345 Zion’s Church South Mountain Dementia for those who have memory Road, Shoemakersville. For info Support Group Third Wed. concerns and/or their caregivers or to RSVP, please contact Kim of month 1-2PM. Alzheimer’s to talk with others in similar at 484-862-3095. Association caregiver support situations; learn what others are groups, conducted by trained
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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. Walk With A Doc At Various Locations Join St. Luke’s University Health Network and Walk with a Doc! Talk with one of a variety of doctors or other St. Luke’s health care professionals, as well as community members. Events begin with a short educational talk followed by a walk at your own pace and distance. No cost, but registration required. Walk with a Doc at Chestnuthill Township Park in Brodheadsville Tues, July 9 and 23 and Aug 6; Mon, Aug 19, Wed, Aug 28 5-6 pm Chestnuthill Township Park, 221 RT-715, Brodheadsville. Meet near the parking lot of the park office. Walk with a Doc at St. Luke’s Quakertown: Park at 4th Wed, Jul10, 6:30 pm; Jul 24, 5 pm and Jul 31, 5:30 pm, Park at 4th, 601 W. Mill Street, Quakertown. Walk with a Doc at Anderson Campus Thurs, Jul 11, 18 and 25 and Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 5:30-6:30 pm. 1872 St. Luke’s Boulevard, Easton. Meet at the white gazebo by Cancer Center. Walk with a Doc - Northern Valley Primary Care (1900 Canal Street Park) Sat, Jul 13 9-10 am 1900 Canal Street Park, Northampton, PA 18067 Join the staff at Northern Valley Primary Care for a Saturday morning walk at the Northampton Canal Street Park. Meet at the gazebo at the far end of the park, closest to Route 329.
Walk with a Doc at St. Luke’s Gnaden Campus (D&L Trail, Lehighton Trailhead) Thurs, Aug 1 5:30 pm D&L Trail, Lehighton Trailhead, 200 N. Main Lane, Lehighton, PA with Robert Reinhart, MD. Walk with a Doc at St. Luke’s Miners Campus (St. Luke’s Tamaqua Medical Center) Thursday, Aug. 29 5:30 pm. St. Luke’s Tamaqua Medical Center, 120 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 BLOOD DRIVES at St. Luke’s University Health Network Hospitals Miller-Keystone Blood Drive, St. Luke’s Hospital – Monroe Wednesday, July 10 7 am-2 pm 100 St. Luke’s Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Miller-Keystone Blood Drive, St. Luke’s Hospital – Quakertown Wednesday, July 10 7:30 am-12:30 pm 1021 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951 Miller-Keystone Blood Drive, St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Fri, Jul 19 8 am-2 pm 360 West Ruddle Street, Coaldale. Miller-Keystone Blood Drive, St. Luke’s Hospital- Warren Wed, Jul 24 8:30 am-2:30 pm 185 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. A Matter Of Balance Series Wed, Jul 10-Aug 28 Noon- 2 pm Bethlehem YMCA, 430 E. Broad St., Bethlehem Fri, Jul 12-Aug 30 1:00-3:00 pm First Moravian Church, 225 North 10th St., Easton Tues, Aug 13-Sep 24 2-4 pm Easton Area Neighborhood Center, 902 Philadelphia Road, Easton If you or someone you know has concerns about falling, A Matter of Balance class will help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have falling
concerns. Matter of Balance classes are 2-hour sessions once a week for 8 weeks and class size is limited. Other St. Luke’s University Health Network Events Hike for Health! at Jacobsburg State Park Wed, Jul 10, Aug 14 5:30-7 pm Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA Join us once a month for a Hike for Health! Program provided by PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. Get some exercise while learning about health and fitness outdoors. Hikes include a presentation from a guest health professional on physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition. Different guest each month, sharing their specialty. Hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a Jacobsburg Education Center educator. Our guest will be available during the hike to discuss the topic of the day and answer your questions. Registration is not required. Understanding the Lymphatic System and Lymphedema Treatment Talk With Frank Lombardi, DO Wednesday, July 10 10:45-11:45 am St. Luke’s Fitness and Sports Performance Center, Hillcrest Plaza, 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 305, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
St. Luke’s Hospice Lehighton Sat, Jul 27 11 am-1 pm. Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church, 1742 Dinkey Road, Ashfield, PA Gather in the picnic area at Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church. Join the St Luke’s Hospice team for family event to honor the patients served in 2018 and 2019. Children are encouraged to participate in the butterfly release to experience the symbolic expression of remembrance. Loved ones will be remembered through the reading of names and sharing of thoughts and music. Light refreshments will be provided. Desserts With A Doctor Featuring Wound Care Specialists Wed, Jul 24 6-7:30 pm Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Road, Quakertown. Featuring Wound Care Specialist Diedre McCafferty, DO. Thurs, Aug 22 4:30 pm St. Luke’s Warren Campus, 185 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, Featuring Wound Care Specialist Laura Shearman, CRNP St. Luke’s Wound Management & Hyperbaric Medicine invites you to enjoy free desserts as our wound specialists answer your woundrelated questions. Individuals with diabetes, heart disease and poor circulation are particularly vulnerable to develop nonhealing or slow-healing wounds. Wounds that don’t heal can result in serious and even limband life-threatening infections. See how we can heal your wounds and get tips on how to prevent them.
St. Luke’s Hospice Time Of Remembrance And Butterfly Release St. Luke’s Hospice Stroudsburg Sat, Jul 20 11 am-1 pm Chestnuthill Township Park 221, PA-715, Brodheadsville, PA Gather in picnic area at Chestnuthill Township Park
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Horseplay with a Purpose Finding Comfort at a Local Farm By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50
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ould you believe that horses can help people with Alzheimer’s? Can you imagine a horse or pony decreasing anxiety and agitation? Do you know that a visit to a horse farm -- grooming, walking or even taking selfies with a pony -- can create a calming effect in a dementia sufferer that lingers long after the patient returns home? Can you imagine doing stretching exercises by leaning against a horse’s massive body? Lori Epler, occupational therapist from Easton, PA, has seen all of this for herself in her role as cofounder of the Senior Saddlers program at Apollo Farms, Ltd. in Palmerton, PA. Senior Saddlers is an equine therapy program Epler created with Apollo Farms owner, championship rider and trainer Delia A. Apollo. With Senior Saddlers, which is primarily for dementia patients and people with limited mobility, participants groom, feed and interact with horses and ponies in a supervised setting as part of their occupational and physical therapy.
never put your feet close to them. Epler explains that therapists practice safety measures with the participants, who are always supervised. She adds that horses are intuitive animals that remain calm when they sense that calmness is needed. Equine therapy has long been used for children, teens and adults with anxiety, autism, addiction and other disorders. More recently, studies have shown that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. A collaboration between Ohio State University, an equine therapy center and an adult daycare center found that people with Alzheimer’s were able to safely groom, feed and walk horses under supervision—and that the experience buoyed their mood and made them less likely to resist care or become upset later in the day according to Equus Magazine (tinyurl.com/yxtpja3j). Epler and Apollo develop therapy programs for Senior Saddlers based on participants’ individual needs. Apollo Farms is completely handicap accessible and can accommodate persons with walkers. Fees for equine therapy are based on individual requirements. Senior Saddlers also transports ponies offsite for therapy sessions at memory care and other senior facilities.
Apollo Farms is full of According to Epler, the general options for being outdoors and benefits for Alzheimer’s and “I’m amazed at the reaction of people staying active. It offers yoga dementia patients who participate around these huge, gentle animals. There is classes with ponies for all ages. in Senior Saddlers are decreased a significant relaxation benefit.” Class members practice yoga in anxiety, increased activity, balance the serenity of a pasture while (reaching), and social interaction two miniature ponies wander itself. For many, exposure to horses about peacefully, creating an atmosphere that promotes stress brings back memories of childhood, giving comfort through reduction and relaxation. reminiscing. Epler says, “I’m amazed at the reaction of people around these huge, gentle animals. There is a significant relaxation benefit.” She recalls one patient who came to Apollo farms very emotional, crying and agitated, but smiling and relaxed when she left the barn. This lady progressed quickly to walking a mini-pony and eventually became “enamored” with the largest horse at the farm. She was unafraid of the large horse because she had first been given the opportunity to become comfortable with the mini pony. Safety is a critical part of the Senior Saddlers program. In their initial interaction with the horses, participants are taught the basic safety rules of being around horses: Never walk behind a horse and
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Additionally, the farm offers therapeutic programs for youth, a full array of riding lessons for all ages, and horse training and boarding. Visitors can go fishing in the pond and enjoy nature in a beautiful setting. You can also follow the story of April, Apollo Farms’s first pony to give birth, and see baby Devon take his first steps at tinyurl.com/y6rqvj48. If you or someone you care for would benefit from a personal visit with a horse, please call 610-900-4120 for pricing and to schedule your first session. Apollo Farms is located at 3070 Summer Mountain Rd. Palmerton, PA 18071. Email: info@ apollofarmsltd.com or visit the website at apollofarmsltd.com/ senior_saddlers.
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By Anne Grogan, APG Elder Care Services Caring for an elderly person can be overwhelming, confusing, and stressful. Many people have no idea where to start, what questions to ask, what resources are available etc. To get help and relief consider hiring an aging care expert. They are typically called Geriatric Care Managers. Their experience and knowledge about senior care issues and local resources are especially helpful when you’ve run into a difficult or complex situation with your family or older adult. APG Eldercare Services provides local geriatric care management and social work consultation in the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey. The eldercare system is a maze and very difficult to navigate. People struggle every day without proper guidance that can lead to costly and inappropriate decisions. Anne Grogan is a licensed social worker and certified care manager. She has over 30 years of experience working in the field of aging. Her goal is to improve your older adult’s quality of life and reduce caregiver stress. She can help you navigate the eldercare system, advise you on caregiving decisions, connect you with proper resources, supervise your family member’s care, and mediate family issues. Planning is key in all life transitions. You don’t want to wait until a crisis occurs to try and put a plan into place. It’s best to start talking to your family now, be proactive, and develop a plan. When a geriatric care manager meets the older adult she assesses the physical, social, psychological, functional and safety areas of the person’s life. A client care plan is developed to help guide everyone in the resources available to meet the goals and needs of the older adult.
Examples include: • If the person wants to age in place, what home care agencies are in the area, cost, services provided? • If living at home is no longer an option, what level of care is necessary, what facilities are available, costs? • What if I can’t afford care? What are financial options? • What resources are available to help relieve caregiver stress? Adult Day care, respite, caregiver support groups. • What are the decisions that need to be made in end of life care? A geriatric care manager can be especially helpful for long distance caregivers. Families can consult with the care manager in person or by phone to discuss concerns and options. Care managers can meet with older adults at medical appointments, advocate with the healthcare professionals and report back to the adult child who lives out of town but wants to be active in the parent’s care. Working with a geriatric care manager can give you peace of mind knowing that you have a professional to contact with questions/ concerns. A person who understands the complex needs of an older person, an objective set of eyes and ears that can help in a crisis and become the calming force in a stressful situation. Adult children in the caregiver role often will say: • “You’ve given me so much valuable information.” • “I don’t know where to start and what questions to ask. Everything is so confusing.” • “My mother won’t listen to me when I try to help her; she’s very resistant to care. What do I do? Do I have to wait until there’s a crisis?” • “Living far away from Dad is so hard when I have to coordinate his care. Your knowledge about resources and long term care options has made the journey less stressful.” For information about APG Eldercare Service contact Anne Grogan at 610-392-0667 or email anne.grogan5@ gmail.com. Visit apgeldercare.com to learn more about the services offered and caregiver resources.
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Industry News For Local Professionals Networking, news & more!
HealthNet Wed. July 10, Aug. 14 at 12 pm. Traditions of Hanover Bethlehem, 5300 Northgate Dr., Bethlehem. Networking group for professionals hosted monthly and features a speaker and time for networking - $5.
Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Mixers
Wed. July 17 The Willow, 6488 Alburtis Rd., Macungie, PA 18062. Wed. Aug 21 - Location to be determined. 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
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley - update on our
journey to become even more age-friendly. Keynote will be given by PA Representative Steve Samuelson, Chair of the Aging & Older Adults Services Committee. Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley will share future plans for the Lehigh Valley and unveil their new branding. Thurs. July 18 Lehigh University, Iacocca Hall 8a.m.-12:00p.m. Light breakfast, shuttle available for guests to Iacocca Hall. Register now tinyurl.com/y6gdx5hw
Panera Networking Group
Thurs. July 18 and Aug. 15 at 9 am. Held at Panera in Quakertown on Rt 309. Informal networking group restricted to health care professionals.
Country Meadows of Allentown Networking
Thurs. July 18 and Aug. 15 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.
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Aging/ID Conference Thurs. Oct 24 8a.m.-3p.m. DeSales University. “Aging with ID: A View from a Different Lens”, Looking at entire person and their life experiences are helpful in assessing and treating them. Recognizing the mind and body connection is important to provide comprehensive care. Credits provided. $45.
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Volunteering can help you connect. And it’s good for your health! Everyone knows volunteering makes you feel good. But did you know it also makes you healthier? Research shows that volunteers experience:
An improved sense of well-being
Lower stress levels
Better management of chronic illness
Decreased risk of depression
A sense of purpose, fulfillment and increased self-confidence
Increased brain function
Increased dopamine levels
Longer life
Seniors, in particular, see a substantial improvement in their quality of life when they volunteer. Taking part in volunteer activities helps them reduce their isolation risk and maintain greater control over their health. Senior Corps RSVP is a program that provides resources to communities by recruiting and mobilizing older Americans who continue making significant contributions long after their professional careers have ended.
Volunteers can choose their assignments from a broad list of possibilities. RSVP staff will help you find a volunteer assignment that suits your interests and available time. Membership in RSVP is open to anyone age 55 and older. There are no fees to join. RSVP will assist in obtaining and paying for the clearances needed for any assignment. RSVP provides supplemental accident and liability insurance.
The challenges and activities of a ‘second career’ as a volunteer will promote a longer, happier, more meaningful life.
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Announcing Our Northwood Gardens Expansion
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Introducing...the region’s most unique blend of luxury and customization for people 55 and over.
Each Terrace Home will feature: • • • •
Large, open living and kitchen spaces Private, covered terrace 1,400 - 2,100 square ft. floor plans Corner location design It is our policy to admit residents without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, handicap or disability.
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Do You Have Questions About Care For Your Loved One? Unsure where to start? We can help!
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