Fall 2018 Issue of Pittsburgh 55+ Magazine

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Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH

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United Way of Southwestern PA Robert Nelkin

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Former Pittsburgh Breweries n Step Back into 1958 n Fall Happenings

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PUBLISHER’S NOTES

Welcome to the Fall Issue of Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus Magazine!

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his issue’s Cover Story features the Tenth Annual Celebrating Senior Champions Gala at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 18, hosted by UPMC Senior Services. This year’s honorees have been very instrumental in creating a better life for seniors and caregivers living in western Pennsylvania.

Details about this year’s event and how to purchase tickets are on pages 6 and 7.

We are headed into the fall season, and our area features some of the most beautiful colors of the season! This is a great time of the year to explore nature at its finest. In this issue we feature an article on Gettysburg. If you want to take a beautiful, scenic drive and experience the glorious fall colors, not too far from Pittsburgh, check out Gettysburg. I had an opportunity to visit this historic place with my family this summer. It “Challenges are what was a wonderful experience, and the grandchildren as makes life interesting well as the adults thoroughly and overcoming enjoyed the tour of the battlethem is what makes grounds. The town is very life meaningful.” lovely and features many fine restaurants, shops, museums Joshua J. Marine and lodging. This issue’s Happenings section also features suggestions for fall fun and activities for you, your family and friends to enjoy.

If you’re a beer lover, this issue’s Pondering Pittsburgh will take you back to the area’s famous breweries. Also, be sure to check out “Step back to 1958,” and see if you remember some of these famous happenings.

Enjoy reading the fall issue of Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus magazine. Thank you for your support, and together let us continue to make our community an outstanding place to live! n

The Staff of Northern Connection and Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus Magazines join UPMC Senior Services in extending congratulations to this year’s honorees for the “Celebrating Senior Champions” Awards!

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Contents 6

Cover Story: Celebrating Senior Champions

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Virtual Reality is More Than a Game: Brain Benefits of VR Dr. Joseph Maroon

10 Integrative Medicine: How managing the mind, body and spirit can help you live better UPMC Aging Institute 12 Pittsburgh Caregivers Choose Dignity Home Care Professionals Hana Haatainen-Caye 13 Reclaimed Memories, LLC Comes to the Rescue Janice Lane Palko 13 Chestnut Grove 14 What is Aging in Place?

Deb Walton, REALTOR®, SRES 15 Did you know Medicare is making some changes for 2019 Annual Election Period (AEP)? Crystal A. Manning

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20 Let’s Talk About Admission to College Michael Casses and Kimberly B. Catale 22 Gettysburg is a Great Getaway Paula Green 23 The Kelso Museum 24 Pittsburgh Cares RSVP ( The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Janice Lane Palko

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In Every Issue...

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From the Publisher Marion Piotrowski

16 Pondering Pittsburgh: Browsing Through Older Breweries in the ‘Burgh Paula Green 18 The Good Old Days: Step Back into 1958 Paula Green 26 Fall ’18 Happenings 28 Remember When: Well Hello, Fall!

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COVER STORY

Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH

United Way of Southwestern PA Robert Nelkin

Celebrating Sen Creating a Better Life for Seniors A dinner which began in 2009 to recognize the 20th anniversary of Seneca Place and the genesis of UPMC Senior Communities has grown into a well-known and much-anticipated fundraising event. This fall marks its tenth year of recognizing remarkable individuals and organizations who have created a better life for seniors and caregivers living in western Pennsylvania. On Oct. 18, 2018, UPMC Senior Services will host its signature event, the 10th Annual Celebrating Senior Champions Dinner and Auction at the Omni William Penn Hotel.

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ommunity advocate and former Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch will serve as master of ceremonies, hosting a crowd of more than 500 expected supporters. All proceeds help to sustain the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund.

Through the kindness of donors and sponsors, the event has presented over $1.1 million in net proceeds to further charitable care throughout UPMC Senior Communities since 2009.

“We truly appreciate the generosity of the individuals and corporations who have partnered with us in supporting UPMC Senior Services. We are a stronger, healthier community for their contributions to the cause of aging well,” said Deborah Brodine, President of UPMC Senior Services.

This year’s Grand Champion is Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Director of the Center for Aging and Population Health (CAPH) in the Graduate School of Public Health, with a joint appointment in the Division of Geriatric Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. She has also been newly appointed as the Clinical Director of the Aging

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Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh. Internationally renowned for her work in the epidemiology of aging, longevity, and disability, Dr. Newman’s research has defined the impact of apparently subclinical disease on physical, cognitive function and on the metrics of healthy aging. She conducts clinical trials to prevent disability using physical activity, weight management and medical therapies.

The 2018 Community Champion is the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Nelkin. Helping our region’s seniors live healthy lives is one of four core pillars of United Way’s work. To help address the unmet needs of seniors, United Way launched “Open Your Heart to a Senior” in 2012, connecting caring adults with seniors who need extra assistance to remain safe at home and who would benefit from companionship to combat isolation and loneliness. Since then, thousands of seniors and volunteers have developed enriching relationships each year, helping seniors prolong their health, happiness and independence.

Through innovative leadership, financial investment,

Richard Schulz, PhD

Event Emcee, Charlie Batch

nior Champions volunteerism, public education and strategic local partnerships, United Way is keeping the time, talent and experience of seniors tightly woven into the fabric of our community, making the region stronger, more vibrant and more economically secure.

Richard Schulz, PhD, is the 2018 Caregiver Champion. Dr. Schulz is a Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Gerontology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also the Associate Director of the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Schulz’ career is dedicated to conducting research and writing on adult development and aging. His work focuses on social-psychological aspects of aging, including the impact of disabling late-life disease on patients and their families. Funded by the National Institutes of Health for more than three decades, Dr. Schulz conducts descriptive longitudinal and intervention research on diverse older populations representing illnesses such as cancer, spinal cord injury, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and

arthritis. He is a leading contributor to literature on the health effects of caregiving, Alzheimer’s disease caregiving and intervention studies for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, Dr. Schulz is exploring supportive interventions, including technology-based approaches designed to enhance patient functioning and quality of life of both patients and their relatives. n

Tickets are still available. If you would like to learn more about the honorees or support the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund, please contact Debra Panei, Director of Development for UPMC Senior Services, at 412-864-3524 or PaneiD@upmc.edu.

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YOUR HEALTH

Virtual Reality Is More Than a Game: Brain Benefits of VR

By Joseph C. Maroon, MD

A few of us still can remember that magical moment when we first looked into a ViewMaster™ viewer and experienced a whole new world of 3D imaging. Invented in 1939, three years after the Kodachrome™ color film, the View-Master™ took us to faraway places, circus animals and historical events unlike any 2D image could ever do.

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his technology, now called virtual reality was just a kid’s toy then, but now it holds promise to help control pain, ease anxiety and for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, reduce the need for sedative medications and improve quality of life.

With the invention of ever smaller and cheaper computers, cell phones and electronic screens, virtual reality headsets have evolved beyond just gaming platforms and are now used by hospitals and senior care facilities for entertainment and to treat a wide range of conditions. Major burn centers are

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using VR to distract burn patients during dressing changes in order to reduce the need for powerful and addictive narcotics. VR is being used to help those with eating disorders to help with body image perceptions and improve eating habits. In rehab centers, VR is being used with patients with strokes, Parkinson’s disease and brain injuries to help stimulate areas of the brain to function again to move limbs and boost motivation. A recent study that reviewed the medical applications for VR in health care, found over 34 studies encompassing 12 different applications for the VR technology in the last 10 years.

Locally, St Barnabas Health System has recently engaged a Texas company, MyndVR™, that specializes in developing focused VR content for seniors with dementia and memory issues. St. Barnabas will soon begin using VR systems in their Memory Care unit. Currently, VR is being used at a number of senior care facilities to reduce anxiety and chronic pain, improve sleep and enhance cognitive and memory functions. VR has also been popular for non-impaired seniors for entertainment and relaxation. VR experiences can be as simple as a virtual walk in the woods, hearing the birds and watching the wind blow through the leaves, to traveling through the streets of Paris or experiencing a jet flight from an aircraft carrier.

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VR is thought to work on those with memory and cognitive impairments in a similar manner to that of looking at old photos tends to activate old memories of events stored “deep” in our brains. VR, however, can mean a much greater immersion involving a 360-degree view that is both interactive and moves as you move. Add sound, and VR can take you away from your current reality to another world, place or time.

VR is a great tool to help maintain brain function and think beyond the passive activity of watching TV or looking out the window. But VR is not a substitute for getting outside and enjoying the reality around us. Our brains thrive on stimulation—but it is a great way for those confined for any reason to be totally immersed in “virtual” reality! n

YOUR HEALTH

Integrative Medicine: How managing the mind, body and spirit can help you live better By the UPMC Aging Institute

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or many older adults, managing chronic conditions entails a laundry list of specialists and daily medications. However, one specialty that is often not considered is integrative medicine. Unlike other specialties that manage the disease, integrative medicine uses a “holistic” approach to combine the best evidence from both complementary and conventional treatments.

The core function of this practice is to bring together healing therapies centered around what works best for the individual. Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, yoga and nutrition have gained considerable attention from older adults suffering from chronic conditions. Prescription pain medications can have side effects and can increase the risk of falls and functional decline. The advice of health

care professionals who practice integrative medicine can be helpful in reducing risk and promoting health.

Complementary therapies have a long history of evidence but are often underrecognized as treatment options for many of the chronic conditions older adults face. In a 2004 Annuals of Internal Medicine report of 570 adults over 65 with osteoarthritis of the knee, acupuncture provided improved function and pain relief as an adjunct therapy.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, many older adults suffer from difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. The Foundation reports that sleeping medications like benzodiazepine are used to remedy the problem but with little benefit and can produce an increased risk for falls, fractures and higher rates of motor vehicle accidents.

Non-pharmacological approaches have been proven safer and more effective. According to The National Institute for Clinical Evidence, benzodiazepines and other hypnotics should only be used on a short-term basis for severe and impairing insomnia, and only initiated following careful consideration of nonpharmacological options, such as sleep hygiene, stimulus control and relaxation.

Free community events for older adults Recognizing the increased importance of integrative medicine in the care of older adults, the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh has teamed up with experts in the field of Integrative Medicine to offer free community events for older adults to explore methods of complementary medicine such as acupuncture, sleep hygiene and mindfulness. Topics include “Sleep Matters: How to Sleep Better” on Oct. 4, and “Mindfully Managing the Holidays” on Nov. 1. All sessions are from 1-2 p.m. at the Center for Integrative Medicine at Shadyside Place, Suite 310, 580 South Aiken, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

Continuing education with credits for professionals The Aging Institute will be presenting a conference with continuing education credits for healthcare professionals, “How to Live Longer and Live Better” on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., Allison Park, PA 15101.

For more information on these events or to contact the Aging Institute on our Help and Referral Line, call 1-866430-8742 or visit us online at aging.upmc.com. n

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HOM E CARE

Pittsburgh Caregivers Choose Dignity Home Care Professionals

by Hana Haatainen-Caye

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ethany Schad, co-owner of Dignity Home Care Professionals, and Hana Haatainen-Caye, operations manager, recently chatted with some of their employees about their experiences working with Dignity.

it than what I put into it.

DHCP: Why did you become a caregiver?

Joel: I agree. You’re local and independent. You take the time to know us.

Joel: After a 22-year career as a land surveyor, I moved out west where I started working for a nonprofit that provided services for the elderly. That led to my working with private clients.

Kelly: I was a respiratory therapist for 23 years in a hospital. I find that I prefer working one-on-one with my inhome clients. I love this job. I just love these old people!

Deborah: I started caregiving parttime when my kids were small and found that it changed my life.

DHCP: In what way, Deborah?

Deborah: It was a wonderful feeling filling a need for people who were socially isolated. I get far more out of

DHCP: What made you choose Dignity?

Kelly: I didn’t want to work for another big corporation. You were local and I liked that.

Kelly: We can talk to you. You’re real people. Hana carried me when my daughter died. I called on a really bad day and Hana said, “Come in.”

She dropped everything and listened to me for two hours. No other boss is going to do that.

Deborah: No, they’re not. I saw an article about you in a magazine and then saw the sign. I loved the name and once I met you, I was sold. This is where I wanted to work.

DHCP: What is the best part of this job?

Deborah: The intimate one-on-one bonding. I love doing extra nice things for my clients, like doing their

hair, putting their earrings on. . . things to make them feel special.

Joel: It is the one-on-one. With the bosses, too. It’s that relationship that helps create the intimacy with the client. It’s circular. We’re all connected.

Kelly: And you care about our mental health. This whole experience of working with you has brought me closer to God. Deborah: Amen, sister!

Joel: I need a flexible schedule, and you work with me to accommodate that schedule.

DHCP: Joel and Deborah, you provide care both in-home and in facilities.

Why do you think care is important for people in assisted living?

Deborah: People in facilities need some extra TLC. There just isn’t enough staff to provide it.

Joel: I shower my client with attention and she loves it. The staff even comes up to me and says, “Thank God you’re here today. She’s so much better when you’re here.”

DHCP: Closing thoughts?

Joel: I have to say, I feel really lucky.

Deborah: I take a little bit of something from every client.

Kelly: I love learning from my clients – they’ve been so many places and know so many things.

Joel: I’ve learned to move slower, and I’ve found it takes more time to be kind.

DHCP: Kindness. Is it worth it?

And in unison, there is a resounding “Yes!” For the full interview, please visit our website at www.dignityhomecarepgh.com/blog Dignity Home Care Professionals provides non-medical care for seniors in their homes and in facilities where companionship can really make a difference. (412) 415-3168. n

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ADVERTORIAL

Reclaimed Memories, LLC Comes to the Rescue

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She and her team also know how to reclaim or re-home collectibles. “My significant other and I have been into antiques for more than 20 years,” said Kim. Kim and her knowledgeable staff also advertise the sale and give an itemized accounting of things sold. “We also consult with clients about donating any leftovers to the charity of their choice.

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If you are over 55 and have not taken the time to explore condominium living, Chestnut Grove is the place you should visit. Why wait for something to happen to one of your loved ones. Enjoy this time in your life with maintenance-free living. We are nestled in Butler County with low county, township and school taxes. Chestnut Grove is 2 miles from major shopping and entertainment. Plus, we are only 5 miles from scenic Moraine State Park.

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REAL ESTATE

What is Aging in Place?

By Deb Walton, REALTOR®, SRES

A person living in the residence of their choice for as long as they are able as they age is “Aging in Place”. This includes having access to services needed over time as needs change. Aging in place occurs during a period of time in an elderly person’s life, having access to things they need while maintaining their quality of life.

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he goal of anyone wanting to age in place should be to maintain and/or improve quality of life. It’s important to create a plan that focuses on self, home,

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finances, care, and other items as soon as possible. Over time this plan should be maintained as your situation changes.

Aging changes include reduced vision, decreased muscle strength, reduced mental processing capabilities, increased risk of falls, increased risk of illness, reduced hearing, decreased mobility. These changes happen to most in one way or another.

Choosing a plan to age in place gives you a greater chance of controlling quality of life and independence.

While physical capabilities lessen and needs change, many daily living activities are impacted such as getting around the house without issue, driving safely, transportation, social life, home upkeep, and health maintenance. Planning will decrease the burden on your family and lessen the need for emergency assistance from community resources.

When you choose to age in place, you are choosing how you want to spend your retirement years, how you want your home set up, what your health care choices should be, and what your wishes are for major life events such as sickness, housing needs and financial decisions. You are planning how your needs are met, who meets them and when. n

55+ FEATURE

Did you know Medicare is making some changes for 2019 Annual Election Period (AEP)?

By Crystal Manninig

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If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Part D prescription plan and you are happy with your coverage, you don’t need to do anything during the Annual Election Period. You should keep in mind however, that every year your benefits and premium could change. Questions you may want to consider before making a determination for 2019: • Are your doctors still in the network?

• Are you still able to utilize the hospitals of your choice?

• Have you had changes in your health?

• Do you know what other carriers are available in your area, and/or can you save money?

• Have your prescription needs changed?

The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) for 2019 is from October 15 until December 7 each year. During the annual enrollment period (AEP) you can make changes to various aspects of your coverage.

What is a Medicare Advantage product?

Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved

by Medicare. Medicare pays these companies to cover your Medicare benefits.

What is Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP)?

This year you have more chances to make sure you chose the best health care coverage available for your needs. There will be an Extended Medicare Open Enrollment Period 2019.

The extended period is called the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and will run from January 1st through March 31st.

Some of the reasons why a senior might have taken advantage of the open enrollment period include: • The beneficiary didn’t realize that plan benefits or providers have changed until after accessing medical care for the first time in the new plan year.

• The beneficiary decided that after trying a MA plan that it wasn’t right for them or they would prefer a different MA plan.

• Due to a change in health status or financial status between November and March, a beneficiary could benefit financially from a switch.

• Since the AEP for Medicare is during a busy time filled with holidays and bad weather, sometimes beneficiaries need a little more time to make a thoughtful decision.

This 2019 open enrollment is going to be crucial with the upcoming changes to UPMC hospital access. To assist with any questions or concerns, to schedule a speaking engagement, or request a personal appointment, please contact Licensed Medicare Advisor for over 30 years, Crystal A. Manning at 412-716-4942 or crystalmanning33@gmail.com. n

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PONDERING PITTSBURGH

Browsing Through Older Breweries in the ‘Burgh Tapping into their historical past…

By Paula Green

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here’s nothing like the taste of an icy-cold brew. Beer is popular year-round, but it’s noteworthy during fall when we celebrate Oktoberfest and National American Beer Day on Oct. 27. In honor of these commemorations, we are going to look at some area breweries of yesteryear.

Beer was introduced to our state in 1683 when William Penn’s colony erected a brewery in Peonshury near Bristol, Pennsylvania. It came to our region in 1765 when the British Army built a brewery at Fort Pitt.

It was the first brewery west of the Allegheny Mountains.

In 1829, David G. Yuengling opened a brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. What’s so unique about this brewery is it’s still in operation today, making Yuengling the oldest brewery in the country.

The Iron City Brewery’s roots began in 1861 when it was founded by German immigrant,

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Edward Frauenheim. It was one of the first American breweries to produce a lager. In 1899, Iron City Brewery merged with 30 breweries to form the Pittsburgh Brewing Company. In 2005, a decline in sales forced the company to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The brewery was purchased and renamed Iron City Brewing Company. In May 2009, Iron City Brewing signed a deal with the City Brewing Company to begin producing beer at their former Latrobe Brewing Company plant.

The Eberhardt and Ober Brewing Company was established at Allegheny City by John Peter Ober and his brother-in-law William Eberhardt. The small brewery, located in the heart of Deutschtown, merged with the J.N. Straub Brewing Company in 1883. Penn Brewery now occupies the Eberhardt & Ober building.

“Have a Duke!” In its heyday, Duke Beer was known as the “Prince of Pilsners.” The

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Duquesne Brewing Company, incorporated in 1899, was located on 21st and Mary Streets on Pittsburgh’s South Side. This brewery was distinguishable from other buildings on Pittsburgh South Side because it housed a large clock that was visible throughout the city. Duquesne was the largest of the Pittsburgh breweries with satellite plants in Carnegie and Stowe Township.

In 1972, The Duquesne Brewing Company closed after 73 years of operation, putting 425 people out of work. It was eventually revived in 2008 by attorney Mark Dudash and his wife, Maria. It is brewed by City Brewing at the Latrobe Brewing Plant, the old home of Rolling Rock beer. In 2014, Dudash also revived Fort Pitt Brewing, which was in operation in the Pittsburgh region from 1906 thru 1957. It was another major brewery in the ‘Burgh with manufacturing plants in Sharpsburg and Jeanette.

Latrobe Brewing Company in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1939 and was one of the largest breweries in the United States and the maker of Rolling Rock beer. The brand was sold to Anheuser-Busch of St. Louis, Missouri, in mid-2006, which transferred brewing operations to New Jersey while continuing to label the new beer prominently with the name of Latrobe.

Over the years, many breweries have changed hands, and they’re still doing this today.

These facilities employed thousands of people and created lots of memories. So whether you “pump an Iron” or down a “Duke” – be sure to say, “Cheers” to our breweries throughout the years! n Sources: www.beerhistory.com, https:// nationaldaycalendar.com/national-americanbeer-day-october-27/, https://duquesnebeer. com/our-story/, https://patch.com/pennsylvania/peters/history-of-duquesne-beer, http://www.brooklineconnection.com/history/Facts/PittsburghBrewery.html, https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Pitt_Brewing_ Company.

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THE GOOD OLD DAYS

Step Back Into...

Papal Changes and Middle East Peace Agreement

By Paula Green

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n July 29, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act creating NASA. The Wham-O company introduces the Hula Hoop and over 100 million are sold. Pizza Hut was founded in June 1958 by two Wichita State University students, brothers Dan and Frank Carney, as a single location in Wichita, Kansas.

Average: The average income was $4,650.

Cost of a new home $2,390. The average cost of a new car was $5,405. Gasoline sold for 24 cents per gallon. Bread was 19 cents per loaf. A gallon of milk was $1.01.

A pound of coffee cost 93 cents per pound. Bacon was 62 cents per pound. A dozen eggs cost 28 cents.

Fresh ground hamburger was 57 cents per pound. The price of a first-class stamp was 4 cents.

Firsts: The microchip was first developed, which is the very early stages of today’s personal computers.

Kitchens smelled a lot cleaner thanks to the introduction of Mr. Clean.

The U.S. launches its first satellite into space called Explorer I. Super Glue made its first appearance on store shelves.

U.S. Events: The Hope Diamond is donated to the Smithsonian Institution. Elvis Presley is inducted into the Army. The Alaska Statehood Act was signed by President Eisenhower on July 7, 1958, allowing Alaska to become the 49th U.S. state on January

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3, 1959. VISA and American Express credit cards were introduced.

World News: The Munich Air Disaster took place on February 6, when a British European Airways flight crashed at the Munich Airport. A total of 23 people died, eight of them were members of the Manchester United soccer team. The internationally recognized peace symbol was designed by Gerald Holtom as the logo for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Sir Edmund Hillary reaches the South Pole.

Entertainment: The Broadway musical My Fair Lady opens in London with Rex Harrison as Professor Higgins and Julie Andrews playing Eliza Doolittle. Top films – Auntie Mame, The Blob, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Defiant Ones, The Fly, Gigi, King Creole, A Night to Remember, South Pacific, Touch of Evil, Vertigo and The Vikings.

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Television: Popular shows: Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Candid Camera, Come Dancing, The Danny Thomas Show, The Donna Reed Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel, The Jack Benny Show, I’ve Got a Secret, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Maverick, Panorama, The Real McCoys, The Rifleman, Tales of Wells Fargo, and Wagon Train. The game show Concentration debuted.

The detective show 77 Sunset Strip premiered.

Songs: Record-chart hits – All I Have to Do is Dream, At the Hop, Catch a Falling Star, The Chipmunk Song, Good Golly Miss Molly, Johnny B. Goode, Poor Little Fool, The Purple People Eater, Summertime Blues, Tequila, Tom Dooley, Twilight Time, Volare and Witch Doctor.

Publishing: Time Magazine’s Man of the Year is Charles de Gaulle. AARP the Magazine and Cracked magazine both began their publications. Dr. Seuss’ Yertle the Turtle and other

Stories is released. The book Dr. Zhivago was published.

Sports: NFL – NFL Champions – Baltimore Colts; NBA Champions – St. Louis Hawks; World Series Winner – New York Yankees; Stanley Cup Champs – Montreal Canadiens. Fourteen year-old Bobby Fischer wins the United States chess Championship.

Arnold Palmer won his first U.S. Master’s Golf Tournament.

Politics: President – Dwight D. Eisenhower, Vice President – Richard M. Nixon.

Quotes: “What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”

– President Dwight D. Eisenhower “The present is the ever moving shadow that divides yesterday from tomorrow. In that lies hope.”

– The Living City, Frank Lloyd Wright “Look, Mom—no cavities!”

– Crest Toothpaste ad

Sources: https://popculturemadness.com/ PCM/1978/1978-trivia-history-and-fun-facts/, http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1978.html, http://www.1970sflashback.com/1978/ Economy.asp, http://www.inthe70s.com/ prices.shtml, https://www.metv.com/lists/ the-10-biggest-pop-songs-of-1978

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ADVERTORIAL

Lets’ Talk About Admissions to College

By Keystone College Planning Intern, Michael Casses and Founder Kimberly Catale

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o, you’ve finally hit that critical point – the stage in your life where applying for colleges is right around the corner. For parents and students alike, the process seems a daunting one. First and foremost, the student in question is responsible for compiling a list of schools they believe would be a good fit for them. What constitutes a “good fit,” you may ask? In my experience, what made my choice of alma mater (Kent State University) my proverbial glass slipper was a multitude of factors. Coming from someone who has all but completed the collegiate process, incoming freshmen should look for a school that provides an environment conducive for growth – both socially and academically.

Students – it may seem as though your parents are simply being worrywarts by telling you that the start of high school is the start of the trek towards college.

The truth of the matter is that they are entirely correct.

From the start of your 9th grade year to the end of your 12th grade year, your objective is to prepare yourself for higher education. The first major landmark in this long haul is ensuring good test scores. Many students wonder whether or not to take the SAT or the ACT. According to Princeton Review, colleges accept both equally. It is up to you to decide which to take; taking both is also an option.

After tests comes the main course – the application process. It goes without saying that getting your foot in the door as early as possible will only help you. Do research and see if the colleges you plan on applying to will allow early action. According to Princeton Review the three major parts of your application include your test scores, letters of recommendation, and your high school transcripts. With the rise of technology in not just our education system but our lifestyles as a whole, many

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collegiate applications can be found and filled out online.

Once your applications are submitted and squared away, it’s a matter of waiting until you hear back from your selections.

After a short period of time, responses from your applied schools will begin showing up. Remember: the more schools you apply to, the greater chance that you’ll receive an acceptance letter. Keep your options open. If you sent in your applications in a timely manner (early to mid-Fall), you should have your work cut out for you by the time May 1st rolls around. For those of you who may not know – May 1st is known as “Decision Day.” This is the final deadline for students to commit to a school.

To students – before rushing in and committing to a school, even if it is your first choice, it’s important to take the opportunity to tour the college if you can. You may find that once you set foot on the campus your perceptions can change dramatically. Furthermore, we will be more than happy to sit down with you and talk through your options.

If you’re finding it hard to decide on a school or major; Keystone College Planning can help. We can help guide you through the administrative process and make it go smoothly. We will help the student to determine what school would fit you physically, emotionally and socially.

We can you help to make sure it is a good fit and stress free. Keystone College Planning can guide you and your family through the financial pit falls. So many times students start to further their education and then reality hits; the money wall, costs increase and changes in educational path. We generally like to start the college process at the beginning of the junior year but it’s never too late to call us for a free first appointment. n

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TRAVEL

Gettysburg is a Great Getaway

By Paula Green

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hen folks hear the word “Gettysburg,” they usually think of the Civil War. It’s no wonder since this small Pennsylvania town was the location of the fiercest battles of the American Civil War. When you tour the town, you will visit the famous battlefields of Gettysburg National Cemetery.

You also relive history when you stand on the spot where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous address.

“Gettysburg is a destination that really engages visitors; it brings them up-close to where history happened. Tours and museums don’t just show military maneuvers – they share the stories of people, the people that changed the course of America in three days of battle and an aftermath that eventually brought President Abraham Lincoln to town. Gettysburg is a place to learn, but it’s also a place to reflect.

It’s a place to really let history soak in,” said Carl Whitehill, director of communications for Destination

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Gettysburg.

Besides Lincoln, another former U.S. president had ties to the region. After President Dwight Eisenhower retired, he made Gettysburg his home.

You can visit his house which is complete with its own putting green.

As rich as Gettysburg is with history it is equally appealing with its small town charm. The community is nestled in Adams County and sits in the heart of the Pennsylvania Fruit Belt. Gettysburg markets farm fresh produce and vegetables; they are famously known for their delicious apples. In the springtime, the landscape is covered with apple blossoms that blanket the countryside. In late summer, the orchards are brimming with ripe fruit that is picked fresh and delivered to one of the region’s 25+ farmer’s markets.

Wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries are popular attractions. You can also discover the culi-

The Kelso Museum

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ocated on the campus of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, the Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology has its roots in a program of archaeological field work in the Near East that began in 1924, focusing on the Lands of the Bible: modern day Israel, West Bank and Jordan. Its exhibits highlight daily life in ancient times including landscape and settlement patterns; domestic and communal architecture; agriculture and food preparation; technologies, crafts and stylistic traditions; trade; religious observance; and memory and writing systems and practice. The museum also offers archaeology lectures throughout the year that bring leading archaeologists to Pittsburgh.

The Kelso Museum is free and open to the public! Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. (closed major holidays), it is located at 616 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Requests for appointments and group tours are welcome – call 412-924-1395 to schedule.

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nary side of Gettysburg as well. Visitors can also partake in one of the area’s entertaining cultural attractions. The town even offers Ghost Tours.

There is always something to do in Gettysburg!

Mark these exciting events on your calendar – Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, Memorial Day Parade (May); PA Cider Fest (June); Reenactment: The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3); Nineteenth Century Baseball Festival (July); Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, Gettysburg Brew Fest (August); Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival, World War II Weekend (September); Apple Harvest Festival (October); Remembrance Day Parade, Dedication Day (November); and Holiday in Gettysburg (December).

“Gettysburg has such a legacy as one of America’s most iconic historic destinations. For decades, visitors from around the world want to step foot on the ground where the future of America was changed forever. Visiting Gettysburg gives people a sense of place to such an epic event and a symbol of recovery and reunification,” said Whitehill.

Don’t wait—book your Gettysburg vacation. For more information, visit destinationgettysburg.com. n

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55+ FEATURE

Pittsburgh Cares RSVP (The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)

By Janice Lane Palko

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ave you ever felt this way? You want to do something, but you’re not exactly sure what. That can be a common feeling when it comes to volunteering. You may want to help, but you’re not sure if your skills or talents could be of use. Fortunately, RSVP (The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) sponsored by Pittsburgh Cares, can match seniors with volunteer opportunities. RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people ages 55 and over and is available for both Allegheny and Beaver counties.

“We connect our vast pools of volunteers with

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local nonprofits,” said Riley Baker, director of RSVP. “On our website seniors can register as a volunteer and find opportunities, but RSVP is another way. We provide customized volunteer placement. Essentially, we are a volunteer concierge.”

RSVP meets with you to evaluate your skills, interest, schedule, location, and any other aspect that you would like to be considered, and then they make referrals to nonprofits on your behalf.

RSVP’s office is in Lawrenceville, but if that is not a convenient meeting place, other arrangements can be made.

Opportunities abound where seniors can volunteer. “Some of our focus areas are: Youth Mentoring—providing homework help, tutoring, etc. Senior opportunities, which includes helping other seniors to stay in their homes longer and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. Environmental opportunities like riverside cleanups, or Food Service like working at a Food Panty or Food Bank. We have something for everyone,” Baker said.

RSVP is federally funded and in addition to its customized placement service, it also offers assistance with and reimbursement for background checks and clearances, up to $100 transportation benefit to cover travel to your volunteer destination, supplemental insurance while volunteering and recognition for your good works. “We have one to two events per quarter—smaller gatherings where people can meet each other, socialize and have fun,” Baker said.

“Volunteering has as much impact on the volunteer as it does the community,” Baker said. “It can literally save lives.” For more information on RSVP, visit the website at: www.pittsburghcares. org or contact Riley Baker at rbaker@pittsburghcares.org or (412) 471.2114 ext. 201. n

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FALL ’18 HAPP Collections North Hills Community Outreach is collecting safety items for seniors. For details, visit nhco.org or call Cathy, at (412) 307-0069 x3313.

Health & Wellness Free Services for Seniors through North Hills Community Outreach. Help with rides to medical appts., grocery stores, yard work.

Call Cathy at (412) 307-0069 ext. 3313 or Kerry at (412) 449-0151 to schedule an inhome registration visit.

Healthy Start Café, 8:45 a.m., every Mon & Thurs, St. John Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Rd. Presented by Lutheran SeniorLife & St. John Lutheran Church of Highland. Call (412) 364-1606 or (412) 3071797.

North Hill Community Outreach provides Safety Checks for Seniors. Interested seniors who reside in northern Allegheny County should email Cathy at clpschirer@nhco.org or call (412) 307-0069 x3313.

Meals on Wheels McKnight Meals on Wheels provides home delivered meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled. Services Ross Twp., Berkeley Hills, Swan Acres, McCandless, Shaler & Hampton Townships. Call (412) 487-4088.

North Country Meals on Wheels provides home delivered meals to the elderly, homebound & disabled. Services Marshall, Pine, Richland, Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, parts of McCandless, West Deer, Cranberry, Adams, Seven Fields, Mars & Valencia. Call (724) 935-1877.

Medical

Primetimers, noon, first Thurs of the month, Christ Church Grove Farm, Ohio Twp. Call (412) 741-4900 or visit http://www.ccgf.org.

North Hills Community Outreach offers free medication safety screenings for seniors living in northern Allegheny County, north of the city of Pittsburgh. For details contact, Cathy at (412) 307-0069, ext. 3313.

Social Groups

Seminars

Catholic Alumni Club of Pittsburgh, has dances, retreats and plays various sports and other great events. Visit their website http:// www.cacpittsburgh.org/.

Legacy Theatre Seminars, UPMC Medicare Options for 2019; 11 a.m., Oct. 2; Protect Allegheny County Green Space, Oct. 16; AARP’s Driver’s Course, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 29 & 30; Pittsburgh at the 1893 World’s Fair, Nov. 13; Where There’s a Will, There’s Relatives, Nov. 27; History 16,000 Years in the Making, Dec. 11.

For info, visit http://thelegacylineup.com/

Senior Facilities UPMC Senior Communities offers independent living & personal care. For details, call 1-800-324-5523.

Senior Meetings AARP 3736 welcomes new members, 7:30 p.m., every 2nd Thurs., of the month (except June & July) at St. Ursula Church Social Hall.

Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets at 1 p.m., the 2nd Tues., of the month in the Cranberry Municipal Center. The club features activities, social events and local trips.

For info, call Bill at (724) 776-1933.

Friends and Fun 55+ Singles meet at 7 p.m., every 1st Friday, at St. Ferdinand’s, Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., Oldenski Hall, Upper Room. Call (724) 816-2159.

Friendship Groups for Visually Impaired, Men’s Group meets every Weds. 1-3:15 p.m., Knitting & Crocheting Circle meets every Weds., 1-3:15 p.m., Monthly Meeting 2nd Thurs. of each month 1:15-3:15 p.m., The Lunch Bunch meets 4th Thurs. of every month 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Talking Book Club meets 1st Mon. of each month 1-2:30 p.m.

Call (724) 444-0064.

Gateway North AARP #3586 meets at 1 p.m., the 3rd Monday of the month, at West View Banquet Hall at 398 Perry Hwy. Short meeting with entertainment, and cake & coffee. Everyone is welcome.

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National Aging in Place Monthly meetings: 12 p.m., Oct. 10, Life Pittsburgh; 5:30 p.m., Nov. 14, Wexford House. For info, visit http:// www.lifepittsburgh.org or call (412) 3888050 ext. 6311.

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Amazing Singles, for singles in the Pittsburgh region, visit: http://www.amazingsingles.com/pittsburgh.html.

AUP Club, have fun & meet new people with the Association of University People/AUP. We are looking for single, 4-year college graduates over 50 to join us for monthly dinners, meet at various social spots, gatherings and Scrabble. For info, call (412) 734-8445 or visit us at www.aupsinglespittsburgh.org.

Visit Pittsburgh Events & Festivals lists upcoming events for singles, kids, and married folks. It enlightens Pittsburghers on dining, shopping and recreational events.

Go to http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/eventsfestivals.

Support Groups Alzheimer’s Support Group, 10 a.m., 1st Monday of each month, St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 2554 Wildwood Rd. Call Suzie, at (724) 799-7049.

Bereavement Support Group (for Widows/ Widowers over 50), 1-2:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed., St. Sebastian, Haber Hall. To register, call (412) 366-1300.

Home Instead Senior Care® has a program to help families in Northwest Allegheny County manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Free training is available at HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com.

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry Alzheimer’s Affiliated Support Group meets 2 p.m., the last Friday. Contact Pam, at (724) 779-5020.

Volunteer Opportunities: Hope Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit Hospice patients. Call (412) 367-3685.

ENINGS Neighborly Gnomes assist seniors with disabilities with yard tasks. Visit NeedsbyNeighborhood.org.

North Hills Community Outreach needs volunteer dispatchers for their senior shuttles.

For info, contact Kerry at kkmulhern@nhco. org or (412) 449-0151.

North Hills Community Outreach urgently needs volunteers in the upper Route 28 corridor to help seniors. Visit http://nhco.org/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-help-seniors/.

For details, call Kerry, (412) 449-0151 or kkmulhern@nhco.org.

Pittsburgh OASIS Intergenerational Tutor Program seeks volunteers (50+) to tutor in Pittsburgh & Woodland Hills School Districts in grades K-4. Trainings are held at the Duquesne Light Building downtown Pittsburgh. For info or to register, contact John at OASIS at (412) 393-7648 or jdspehar@oasisnet.org.

UPMC Passavant Auxiliary Membership Opportunities, are you looking for an opportunity for social interaction with other dedicated people in support of UPMC Passavant

McCandless and Cranberry? Then join UPMC Passavant Auxiliary’s tradition of caring. The Auxiliary meets the 2nd Monday of each month (Sept.-June) at 10 a.m. New members welcome. For info, contact Alice at (412) 7486640 or burkea2@ph.upmc.edu.

Ursuline Services’ Checks and Balances program assists those who have difficulty with financial affairs. Register at (412) 224-4700 x113 or ktobin@ursulinesupport.org.

Trips InVision Fall Festival: Buried Treasures, 1-5 p.m., Sept. 22, Hozak Farms in Clinton (near Pittsburgh International Airport). For info, visit http:www.invisionhs.org.

Jesus: Live on Stage, Nov. 2 & 3, Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster. Deluxe Motorcoach tour is sponsored by the 55 Plus of St. James Parish in Sewickley. For details, call Suzanne at (412) 264-8446.

St. Alexis Over 50 trips: Cuyahoga Excursion, Oct. 18, historical ride thru Cuyahoga National Park. Call Dave (412) 366-3789.

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REM EM BER WHEN

Well Hello, Fall!

By Joe Bullick

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hat happened to summer? Time sure flies. Every season has its ups and downs. Now the weather starts to turn cooler and many plants become dormant. The leaves change color and fall, preparing for a new growing season in the spring. Raking all those leaves can be a big job for some people.

Some animals will go into hibernation and sleep away the winter. Must be nice. Most of us only get six hours of sleep a day.

Fall officially starts on Sept. 22 and ends on the Winter Solstice on Dec. 21. With the ushering in of fall, we say farewell for now to swimming pools, amusement parks and longer hours of daylight. We start to prep for colder weather by making sure our furnaces are in good order. I remember my family getting seven tons of coal dumped at our house for the winter. What a job that was shoveling it into the basement. That was my job. My dad gave me 25 cents for each ton I shoveled—that helped to ease the pain.

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Maybe this fall you will get a new job, or retire, or get married or have a new baby. I turn 87 on Oct. 15. Who know what will happen to you in the fall! The fall is a great time to travel; the crowds have thinned and usually prices are cheaper. Baseball also begins to wind down in the fall. For me, the World Series is the greatest sporting event of them all.

We also have Halloween and Thanksgiving to look forward to. Not to mention all that candy, turkey and pumpkin pie—but best of all is being with your family. Then comes the Christmas shopping season. Well, happy birthday to all of you sharing a fall birthday with me. God bless you and I leave you with this:

If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and worries about tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.

— Unknown

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