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PUBLISHER’S NOTES

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

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t has been a long, cold winter in Pittsburgh this year, so spring will be most welcomed. There are many fun things to do during spring. The Happenings section highlights some of the area’s spring events that might be of interest to you.

This issue offers our readers tips on how to save more for retirement and how to live a healthier life. If you or someone you love is a caregiver, be sure to read the article on Caring for the Caregiver by UPMC’s The Aging Institute. This article gives you some important information that will help you to take good care of yourself.

When my children were growing up, Mr. Rogers was a very welcomed neighbor in our home! This issue’s Pondering Pittsburgh highlights, Celebrating 50 years of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood! He always “Let your smile made you feel special, just change the world, the way you are! Step back don’t let the world into 1968 and see if you change your smile.” remember some of the special events and facts that Connor Franta happened in that year.

Enjoy reading all the featured articles and regular columns in this issue.

We invite Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus readers to submit story ideas or photos of people and places you know that help make Pittsburgh and outstanding place to live! n

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10 REASONS (EXCUSES) NOT TO LOSE WEIGHT 1. I don’t have the time.

2. I don’t have the finances.

3. I don’t have the will power.

4. My life is way too busy.

5. I travel too much for my job.

6. I have to eat out a lot for my job and family.

7. I don’t have the discipline.

8. I’m totally stressed.

9. My weight is genetic.

There’s nothing I can do about it.

10. I’ll start tomorrow.

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I’ll feel a lot better.

I’ll be healthier.

I’ll have more energy.

I’ll look better.

I’ll look and feel younger.

I’ll be much more confident in all situations.

7. I’ll be able to move better.

8. I’ll be able to bend over and tie my own shoes.

9. I’ll be overall happier.

10. I’ll fit into my clothes better and they won’t be so darn uncomfortable.

11. I’ll have my diabetes under control or not even have it.

12. I’ll reduce my joint pain overall.

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Contents 6

Cover Story: Lose at Least 20 Pounds in 6 Weeks GUARANTEED on Dr. Michael Vactor’s Program

8 Downsizing Deb Walton 9

Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Have HOPE Dr. Shawn Richey, DC

10 Caring for the Caregiver UPMC Aging Institute 12 8 Ways to Save More for Retirement Tom Aiello and Lisa Brooks 14 Francis Audiology: Patient Care Comes First 16 Secrets to Energy and Living Healthier, Longer Dr. Joseph Maroon 18 55+ Feature: Senior Living Facilities

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20 Preparing for Obstacles That Arise Later in Life Brian J. Catale 21 55+ Profile: Fay and Blair Morgan Janice Lane Palko 23 Milestones: William and Betty (Zillweger) Jones 27 Be Inspired by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano at St. Barnabas Founder’s Day 29 Start This Spring by Practicing Preventive Care Crystal A. Manning

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From the Publisher Marion Piotrowski

22 Pondering Pittsburgh: Celebrating 50 Years of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Paula Green 24 The Good Old Days: Step Back into 1968 Paula Green 26 Spring ’18 Happenings 28 Remember When: It’s Finally Spring!

Joe Bullick

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COVER STORY

Lose at Least 20 lbs. in 6 Weeks

GUARANTEED on Dr. Vactor’s Weight Loss Program!

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Do you want to have a fun and enjoyable spring? Do you want to be showing off a new you in only a month’s time?

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all Dr. Michael Vactor TODAY at (724) 742-2700 to get the weight off and keep it off – don’t wait until the end of Spring and miss the hot, summer fun! Instead, CALL TODAY! EXERCISE is OPTIONAL. The focus of Dr. Vactor’s weight loss program is getting the pounds off first. This way exercise programs will not contribute to the risk of injury, joint pain or over-exertion from carrying too much weight.

A trimmer you will be much more energetic and capable of joining in your favorite summer activities.

Dr. Vactor’s innovative weight loss program focuses on shedding the pounds and keeping it off through a safe, healthy system that is made up of ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS with NO STIMULANTS. Unlike other programs that you may have tried, this program focuses on weight loss first; then, helps you to readjust to the thinner you.

Here are just a few of the overall benefits of Dr. Michael Vactor’s LIFE-CHANGING Program: • SAFE, FAST, EASY AND EFFECTIVE NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS • Lose at least 1/2 pound per day, during first cycle • NO cravings, NO hunger pains, NO pre-packaged foods • Helps burn fat while you sleep, raises your metabolism • Learn life style tools to keep it off • This program targets belly, bum, hips, thighs • GUARANTEED RESULTS According to Dr. Vactor, “People who follow my program as outlined get great results!

Our average patient loses at least half a pound per day per cycle! To date, 90-95 percent of my patients have achieved their weight loss goals.”

Dr. Vactor is so absolutely sure of the results and outcomes of his program, that he offers a GUARANTEE of RESULTS! Who is Dr. Michael Vactor, DC? Dr. Michael Vactor is a doctor of chiropractic, and

a natural healthcare advocate in the north Pittsburgh area for eighteen years. He is also an award-winning expert in weight loss management and is frequently featured on KDKA-TV, WPXI, Cornerstone-TV, radio shows and other public speaking venues on health and weightloss issues. In addition, Dr. Vactor cares for players, coaches and family members of our Black and Gold teams in Pittsburgh.

During this time, Dr. Vactor and his family have lived in the Cranberry and Mars area, where he is also devoted to his community and helping his patients reach their goals. With eighteen years in this community, he would not and could not make any such guarantee claims for weight loss, if they weren’t true.

How to Get Started: If you are committed to losing the weight now and be slim and trim in 6 weeks time, call for a FREE, in-office review of this life-changing weight loss system.

If you can’t call now, take a picture of the number with your SMART phone so you have the number ready to call.

If you are one of the first 25 callers to schedule your no cost/no obligation consultation and in office review, and mention that you saw Dr. Vactor in the Spring 2018 issue of Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus, you will receive a $50 discount good towards any of his guaranteed weight loss programs. Since losing weight is easier with a partner, we offer a double discount, $100 off per person, if you bring your spouse or significant other with you, and sign up together for our program, during your office consultation.

Participants must both be present at time of program sign-up to receive the double discount.

Not valid with any other offers and new patients only are eligible.

Dr. Vactor’s office is conveniently located at 673 Castle Creek Drive, Ext. Suite 106 Seven Fields, PA 16046. Http://www.drvactor.com (724) 742-2700. n

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Tony from Aliquippa lost 30 pounds in one cycle on the program

Michelle G. – lost 52 pounds

Amanda T. – lost 50 pounds

Alex S. – Lost 40 pounds Results may vary based on an individual’s physical health, diet, personal commitment, and adherence to the program. Average participant per cycle, loses 1/2 pound per day. Information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Guarantee can be reviewed in the office prior to starting the program. Before starting any weight loss program, consult with a healthcare professional.

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REAL ESTATE

Downsizing

By Deb Walton

Purchasing a home for the next stage of life can be more challenging than expected. Although it makes sense to downsize because the kids recently moving out or the nest has been empty for awhile, you may still be active and don’t need special care.

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ge-restricted communities, also called 55-plus, independent living, active adult, are the only legal exception to fair housing laws which prevent discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or family status.

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Age restricted communities are operated through a homeowners association and offer a variety of amenities to residents based on individual HOA bylaws.

The U.S. Census Bureau expects 1 in 5 Americans to be over age 65 by 2030. With continual medical advancements, age doesn’t necessarily prevent people from exercising, traveling or being social. Residential communities are working to offer more amenities to better accommodate retirees and those still working. The amenities and services vary greatly from one community to another.

A community advertised as an ideal living situation for active adults doesn’t guarantee that the community is age restricted. The HOA doesn’t always limit the age of its residents. It may only restrict residence to age 18 and up or require one resident of the home to be over a certain age. Read the fine print!

The more the amenities the community offers the higher the HOA fee will be. A clubhouse, landscaping, pool and more can be over $2,000 a year in some communities.

The focus of your search should be more on the lifestyle than the house. You’re buying into a lifestyle versus a smaller home in a convenient location, so you want to be sure it will make you happy for many years. n

Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Have

HOPE Don’t GIVE UP!

Dr. Shawn Richey

“Dr. Shawn’s office along with his help from Kelly are like Family.

Tom, Pittsburgh

“I couldn’t sleep from the pain and tingling. That has lessened. Also had trouble with the balance. That is now better.”

Terri, Aliquippa

Join our private neuropathy group on Facebook Share stories about the journey to better health, support and learn from one another.

Find our support group on Facebook under: Chiropractic Family Health Center Private Neuropathy Support Group Or find the link on our website: Chiropractic Family Health Center - Chiropractor, Peripheral Neuropathy, & Weightloss Services - WEIGHTLOSS

“I can feel the pedals in my car again. I am 85% better!”

Once thought to be incurable, peripheral

neuropathy occurs when nerves are damaged or destroyed and can’t send messages to the muscles, skin and other parts of the body. Peripheral nerves go from the brain and spinal cord to the arms, hands, legs and feet. When damage to the nerves takes place, numbness and pain in these areas may occur. A specialized treatment protocol is available at the Chiropractic Family Health Center. It includes seven specific treatments that are designed to heal rather than just deal with the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.

Dr. Shawn’s SUPERVISED, MONITORED and IN OFFICE program combines the newest and most advance technologies that are FDA approved, painless and noninvasive. Seeing over 3000 patients and with a 90% satisfaction rate he tailors a plan for each individual to provide maximum results.

Dr. Richey has expanded his practice to include Westmoreland as well as Allegheny Counties. Chiropractic Family Health Center now has offices in both Sewickley at 2591 Wexford-Bayne Road, Suite 207 and Latrobe at 1901 Ligonier Street.

For a FREE Consultation, contact Dr. Shawn Richey at (724) 940-9000 and your appointment will be made at the location that is most convenient for you. To learn more, visit www.backnline.com.

Bill, Irwin

“I was just about to resort to a wheelchair and now I am cane free.”

Harold, Irwin

“I don’t have to take Neurontin anymore.”

Leann, Ellwood City

“I am now able to stand and talk to someone without sitting. Also able to sit down on the floor and play with my new granddaughter.”

Janie, Freedom

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55+ FEATURE

Caring for the Caregiver By the UPMC Aging Institute

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o you consider yourself a caregiver? Are you unsure? Think about this definition: Caregivers are defined as any relative, partner, friend or neighbor who has a significant personal relationship with, and provides a broad range of assistance for, an older person with a chronic or disabling condition. What about now? Do you consider yourself a caregiver for someone?

The ability to provide continuous care and support for an aging or elderly loved one depends on the sustained health and well-being of the caregiver. All too often caregivers exert so much time and energy to care for their loved one that they neglect to maintain the activities that promote their own personal health and emotional well-being.

Sometimes, we forget or are unaware of how vital it is for the caregiver to take care of him- or herself. This care is significant for not only the caregiver but for the care recipient, too. The physical and emotional stress that results from providing care places the caregiver at an increased risk of developing significant health problems, threatening their ability to continue to care for their loved one.

Caregivers need to take good care of themselves in order to be able to continue caring for their loved ones. This kind of care could include: • Getting adequate amounts of sleep on a regular basis • Eating a balanced diet • Getting regular exercise • Having regular medical exams • Taking advantage of social and emotional support • Scheduling time for reflection and relaxation At a time when the need for social and emotional support is the greatest, caregivers often face feelings of isolation that jeopardize their health and wellbeing. Around 90 percent of in-home long-term care is provided by unpaid family or informal caregivers.

Social interaction plays an important role in maintaining a caregiver’s health by providing an opportunity for communication and an outlet for emotional expression. The caregiver needs someone to talk to and express themselves openly. In some cases, opening up to family and friends can increase their support and provide opportunities for temporary periods of respite and relief from caregiving demands.

Sources of support could include family, friends, support groups and religious organizations.

If you are not a caregiver but have loved ones or friends who are caregivers, think about occasions

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when you could offer to listen. Consider telling the caregiver that you can be a listening board. Think about whether there might be something that you can do to help a caregiver. Are you able to watch their loved one for an hour or so while the caregiver goes grocery shopping or have some time to him- or herself? This might be a small amount of time to you, but this respite could truly refresh the caregiver. Another task that could be helpful is to research the sources of support that we brought up earlier.

Over the long-term, this could very well make a difference in the caregiver’s life.

A caregiver’s caregiving journey can be a roller coaster. There are positive aspects to caregiving, too. These can include: • Strengthening relationships • Affirming family ties • Honoring past service • Increasing life satisfaction Remember, not every caregiver’s experience is the same. If you are a caregiver, you are certainly not alone. If you are a loved one or friend of a caregiver, consider being a source of support.

The Aging Institute is committed to supporting the specialized needs of our community’s aging population. If you have any questions, reach out to us at 866-430-8742, or visit our website at aging.upmc.com. n

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55+ FEATURE

8 Ways to Save More for Retirement

By Tony Aiello and Lisa Brooks, Ameriprise Financial

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ost financial professionals agree that you should save as much as you can, or at least 10-15 percent of your salary for your golden years1. If you’re not saving that amount, or need more to achieve your ideal retirement, how can you add to your savings without drastically changing your lifestyle today? Here are eight ways to potentially make a positive difference for your retirement over the long term:

Commit to saving for retirement – If you’ve started putting

money away for retirement, stick with it. You’ll likely face situations that can disrupt your steady stream of savings, such as taking a new job, moving or paying unexpected medical bills. Your expenses are bound to move up and down, but missing out on months or years of savings can have

a significant impact on your total nest egg – especially if you’re far from retirement and time for compounding interest is on your side.

Create a budget – and stick to it – Make retirement a prior-

ity in your monthly budget. Start by looking at your recent spending and identify ways to allocate more money to your retirement account. Do you have a recurring subscription, gym membership or cable package you don’t use? Consider eliminating one unnecessary expense and put that money aside instead. Next, establish a clear savings goal for future months.

Having a goal could help you reign in impulse purchases because you’ll be focused on what the money could do for you down the road.

Take advantage of your 401(k) match – Don’t miss out

if your company provides matching contributions when you defer income into your workplace retirement plan.

For example, if your employer offers to match the equivalent of three percent of your income, consider deferring at least three percent of your income into the plan. In effect, you’ll double your money even before it is invested.

Be smart about taxes – A high percentage of Americans receive a sizable tax refund each year. If that describes you, consider investing your refund in your workplace retirement plan or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). If you’re tempted to spend the money on something today, think about how much further your refund will go in retirement once it’s given the chance to grow over time.

On the flip side, if you pay a substantial amount at tax time, make sure you’re approaching your tax liability in the most strategic way possible.

Talk with a professional about your unique situation in the upcoming tax season.

Increase savings once you’re an empty nester – Chances

are that your expenses will decrease once your children are financially independent. Earmark the money you once spent on hockey gear, your kids’ health insurance or college tuition toward your golden years. While it can be tempting to remodel the kitchen or take a parents-only cruise with the additional cash, financial security in retirement should take priority.

Review your insurance policies – Compare your auto and

home insurance costs with other providers to see if you can get a better deal. And be sure to read the fine print before switching so that you don’t sacrifice important coverage in order to save a few dollars. Also, check to see if you qualify for discounts based on your lifestyle or habits. Possible discounts include loyalty savings if you’ve been with the same

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provider for a while, paying your premium annually or semiannually, or the good grades if you have schoolaged dependents.

Save salary increases – Make

a commitment to your future self by allocating your year-end or performance bonus to retirement, if you’re fortunate enough to receive one. And the next time you earn a promotion or raise, think about increasing your workplace retirement savings accordingly. Even a one percent increase in the amount you defer to your 401(k) can make an impact on the size of your retirement nest egg.

Enlist professional guidance

– Meet with financial professionals in your local area to get their perspective on how you can increase your retirement savings. A financial advisor, tax planner or an estate planner can review your financial situation and help you make smart choices for your life today and in your golden years.

Implementing even a handful of these ideas may help you generate additional cash you can apply toward your retirement savings. This money can make a significant difference over time in both the amount you have saved and your confidence in having enough money to last in retirement. n 1 – CNN Money: “Ultimate guide to retirement: How much should I save?” 2016. http://money. cnn.com/retirement/guide/basics_basics.moneymag/index7.htm.

Antonio C. Aiello, CFP®, CRPC® is a Private Wealth Advisor and Lisa. A. Brooks, CPF®, CRPC® is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and each has been in practice for over 15 years. To contact Tony or Lisa, please email at antonio.c.aiello@ampf.com or lisa.a.brooks@ampf.com.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consult your tax adviser or attorney regarding your specific situation.

Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2016 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

HIGH BLOOD SUGAR?

By Dr. Michele M. Askar Board Eligible Chiropractic Neurologist

In the medical field, increased blood sugar levels is most commonly associated with diabetes and nerve damage. Studies have shown that people with diabetes can reduce their risk of developing nerve damage by keeping their blood sugar levels as close to normal (Functional medicine range is 85-100) as possible.

What causes peripheral neuropathy?

Chronically high blood sugar levels damage nerves not only in your hands and feet but also in other parts of your body.

As a Board Eligible Chiropractic Neurologist, Dr. Askar has a unique approach for the treatment and repair of never damage caused by high blood sugar. After a thorough consultation and screening, she can diagnose the amount of nerve damage in the hands and/or feet and provide solutions for the reversal of the nerve damage.

Dr. Michele M. Askar is the owner and operator of Beaver County Spinal Disc & Neurology Center in Monaca, PA. She has been practicing chiropractor for over 25 years and continues to remain at the forefront of the latest peripheral neuropathy advancements and solutions. Dr. Askar has obtained over 3,000 hours in post doctorate education, with over 800 hours in neurology making her a Board Eligible Chiropractic Neurologist.

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YOUR HEALTH

Secrets to Energy and Living Healthier, Longer

By Joseph C. Maroon, MD

I am often asked are there any “secrets” to staying healthy and keep up my Ironman triathlon training schedule while still active in neurosurgery at a major teaching hospital?

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y response is stay mentally and physically fit and know how to manage your energy.

For the body it means balancing rest, diet

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and exercise. For the brain these activities are also critical in addition to staying mentally active and engaged.

I recently discovered several new findings that provide a significant energy boosting effect especially as we age. One of the secrets is based on a discovery in 2004 by Dr. Charles Brenner, who discovered a unique form of vitamin B3 found in trace amounts in milk. This nutrient, nicotinamide riboside (NR), prolongs the lifespan of yeast cells in the manner similar to that of calorie restriction. Subsequent research has since demonstrated it indeed helps increases cellular metabolism and energy production in humans.

Here’s how it works. Mitochondria are the “power stations” in every cell of our body that convert food into energy in the form of the molecule, ATP. Our cells contain another molecule, NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), which is responsible for enabling this conversion process to occur, but it declines with age. Nicotinamide riboside used as a dietary supplement, can increase NAD levels, supporting energy production.

In 2013, Dr. David Sinclair, director of the antiaging lab at Harvard, discovered the role of sirtuins—so called longevity genes—which pre-clinical studies suggest help slow the aging process, support cardiovascular health, and maintain cognitive function. These effects are all linked to improved function of the mitochondria. In a pre-clinical study published in 2016, NR was found to be the most effective form of vitamin B3 at “turning on” sirtuins. It is through this action that NR can play a role to support healthy mitochondrial function.

Other studies have shown mental decline is directly related to how well our brain cells can obtain energy from our food supply. Carbohydrates from sugars and starches are not the only way to feed brain cells.

The researchers have found healthy fats like omega-3 DHA found in fish oil and medium chain triglycerides like those found in coconut oil, palm oil, cheese, yogurt and other dairy can be an even more powerful source of brain cell energy. Some scientist have found that even a tablespoon of coconut oil may have an immediate brain boosting effect.

Don’t skip the basics for healthy energy, but I suggest anyone who is serious about building a comprehensive ‘healthy aging’ game plan learn more about these promising new nutrients. Be sure to ask your health care professional before adding any new supplements to your regimen if you are taking medications or have a health condition. n

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What does it mean to live an Abundant Life®?

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ore than anything else, living an abundant life is a feeling. Simply put, it is a positive, peaceful spirit filled with love, acceptance and compassion.

This spirit lives within our hearts, minds and souls. It lives inside each and every one of us – and has the power to lift us up, regardless of our circumstances.

This is the spirit that defines and guides Lutheran SeniorLife.

OUR MISSION “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

– John 10:10b Abundant Life ® is the mission of Lutheran SeniorLife. As a Social Ministry of a three-Synod region of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, it is the standard against which we measure all we do.

At Lutheran SeniorLife, we’re honored to offer seniors so many choices, so many places, and so many ways to live life to the fullest.

We provide a continuum of person-centered care featuring senior living communities, personal care, nursing care, Alzheimer’s care, home health and hospice, community-based programs and social and physician services throughout Western Pennsylvania. We offer a compassionate and complete care experience for every stage of the aging process.

Here, seniors are valued and appreciated. They are empowered with opportunities to grow spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and creatively. At every moment of every day, we inspire seniors to live with abundance and a sense of purpose.

Through a breadth of programs and services, we’re continually touching and changing the lives of seniors. It is our responsibility to offer the finest and most benevolent care so that they may create their unique version of a rich, full life.

WHO WE ARE CONTINUING CARE RETIRMENT COMMUNITIES Passavant Community, Zelienople St. John Community, Mars featuring: St. John Specialty Care Center / RoseCrest / Overbrook Pointe RESIDENTIAL LIVING COMMUNITIES The Commons at Stonebrook Village, McCandless Twp. Crown Pointe at Clearview, Butler Lindwood Crest, Greensburg COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS & SERVICES LIFE Programs / Valley Care / VNA, Western Pennsylvania BeHome™ Partners / Lutheran Service Society

Is an Abundant Life® calling you?

At Lutheran SeniorLife, it’s our mission to offer an abundance of choices in senior living, health care and social services. To find out which of our many offerings will meet your needs, both now and in the future, please contact us at 724-776-1100. n

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St. Barnabas Communities Spring is the perfect time to enjoy retirement living at St. Barnabas.

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pring is in the air and our residents can be found strolling along one of the picturesque walkways, fishing at our private pond, and enjoy happy hour with friends and neighbors on the pool deck.

Our residents who golf are enjoying free rounds of golf on our two beautiful courses: Conley Resort & Golf Club and Suncrest Golf & Grille.

For our gardeners, we have raised plant boxes waiting for their green thumbs. These are just a few of the many ways our residents are enjoying retirement.

St. Barnabas Communities offer an array of amenities to match your lifestyle.

Call 724-443-0700 to find out how you can start enjoying your retirement! n

UPMC Senior Communities

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PMC Senior Communities offers a variety of living options to meet your needs. Enjoy the ease of no home maintenance, cleaning, and cooking, and personal care and assisted living options that include health care support, such as medication assistance. We also offer skilled nursing and rehabilitation options for those who have recently been discharged from the hospital, require rehabilitation, or have extensive health care needs. UPMC Senior Communities operates 23 Communities across 19 campuses, including 10 Independent Living communities, eight Assisted living (or Personal Care facilities), and 10 Skilled Nursing facilities. Collectively, UPMC is home to 2,900 people on any given day.

Being part of UPMC, the largest provider of world-class health care in the region, allows UPMC Senior Communities residents access to comprehensive medical and preventative services. Whether it is wellness education, internationally-recognized physicians including geriatricians, the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, or the comprehensive UPMC health care system, UPMC Senior Communities offers access to services that no other senior living provider can offer as part of their senior living package.

For more information or to schedule a tour at any of our campuses, call 1-800-324-5523, or visit UPMCSeniorCommunities.com. n

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ADVERTORIAL

Preparing for Obstacles That Arise Later in Life

By Brian J. Catale

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rian Catale was working in the financial industry for many years before deciding to head out on his own. When he decided to take the leap, he realized he needed to stand out from the many other firms in the area. After talking with clients and family he quickly realized that there was a gap in help for those entering retirement and planning for the years they have ahead of them While working hard to help this over 55 community he realized that a big concern was losing money or outliving their money they set aside.

Basically, not being fully prepared for age-related expenses. Brian heard this term once from a colleague and it stuck with him. Many families do not know how to prepare for the obstacles that

may arise late in life. “Through this over 30-year ride after retirement there can be a lot of bumps in the road with health care costs and long term care to caring for the home and the extra expenses due to age.” Brian wants to help his clients make their funds outlive them and help to transfer what is left to the next generation at little or no cost.

Located just outside Treesdale in Mars, Brian Catale and Associates work hard with families to be sure they are covered through any obstacles that may appear in front of them. “I am passionate about educating retirees about how to improve and sustain their present lifestyle while implementing and using veteran benefits, retirement strategies, and wealth preservation.”

L to R: Lanell Kimmel, Brian Catale, Kimberly Catale, Jody Catale, Tim Wheeler and Billie Jo Richman

Retirement Planning and Wealth Preservation 910 Sheraton Drive Suite 240 Mars, PA 16046 Telephone: 724-591-8475 Toll Free: 800-794-0929 Website: Bcatale.com Brian@Bcatale.com

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He wants to help families establish a solid foundation for retirement and creates a Family Legacy Lifeprint® to benefit his clients today and in the future.

Brian Catale helps the community with his expertise by hosting workshops, publishing articles, and through his weekly radio show Wisdom Keys For Retirement. He also is proud of creating Operation Veteran Benefits which is a community service of Brian Catale and Associates. The team is committed to helping veterans and their spouses learn about and receive the benefits they earned and deserve.

Brian Catale and Associates are excited to help this retirement generation make their money last while preparing for the age-related expenses.

They are available to meet with the whole family so that everyone is on the same page with how the money should be handled. He wants Treesdale residents to know that it is important to plan early with the right people that have the experience to guide them.

“Too many times people crises plan and that is the worst time to do it, never plan during a storm.”

To learn more visit www.bcatale. com or call 724-591-8479 or 800-7940929. For more information on veteran benefits visit www.operationveteranbenefits.com or call 724-591-8475 or 866-974-6737. n Brian Catale is known for Wealth Preservation and Retirement Strategies. At Operation Veteran Benefits and Brian Catale and Associates, We have been able to help hundreds of healthcare professionals with strategies and techniques that no other advisors have been able to accomplish before. You may have seen Brian and his team in your place of work. They are helping your patients, parents, family members, and friends. You may have also heard Brian on Pittsburgh Talk Radio on his show, Wisdom Keys for Retirement. Brian and his team have been able to compile an effective system to assist in the complete retirement planning stages, from when to start your first social security check, to disinheriting the government at your death.

55+ PROFILE

Fay and Blair Morgan

By Janice Lane Palko When you think of power couples, Bill and Melinda Gates, Mario and Nathalie Lemiuex and Elsie and Henry Hillman may spring to mind.

If you consider good works as the ultimate qualifier, then Fay and Blair Morgan are a power couple par excellence.

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rom 1993-2013, Fay served as the Executive Director for North Hills Community Outreach and from 2013-2018, she was the President/CEO of the Passavant Hospital Foundation.

From 1990-2009, Blair served as Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Shaler and from 2009-2017 he was the Director for Evangelical Mission, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Both recently retired and Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus asked them to reflect on their lives of service to the community.

What is your background, experience, etc.?

We were college sweethearts who met at a Bible study. We married in 1974 and raised two children. We also have two lab mix rescue dogs. We moved to Shaler in 1990 for Blair to become pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran, a congregation of 950 on Mt. Royal Boulevard.

How did you find your way into charitable work and your husband into ministry?

Blair: I felt a strong calling to serve God and my neighbor from my senior year in high school, so I went down that path and never veered from it.

Fay: My mother always stressed that “People are more important than

things,” and my life decisions have been informed by considering that. I have never worked for money or honors, but instead to serve my fellow human beings. As a result, I was happy to get up and go to work every day.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Blair: Being a pastor who focused on building congregations centered on discipleship. (He earned his doctorate by designing a framework to teach discipleship.)

Fay: Serving the health and wellbeing of the North Hills community for a sustained commitment of 25 years.

Working with so many wonderful, dedicated volunteers and partners to build North Hills Community Outreach from a part-time, one-site organization aiding 200 families in need, to a full-service organization with six sites, helping 6,000 of our struggling neighbors every year with a full complement of social services.

What do you plan to do now that you are retired?

Fay: I am still on the board at Passavant Hospital Foundation; it is so important that our community have a great hospital. We recently doubled the size and services of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Passavant. Our

Blair and Fay at their wedding in 1974 and recreating the pose at their daughter’s wedding in 2016.

Emergency Department has set a goal of zero wait time, and consistently meets that goal, both skilled physicians and the latest technology. You might not give much thought to your local hospital until you or a loved one needs it.

As we age, we need our hospital even more. Fay will also serve on the board of directors for Thrivent Three Rivers Community Board, helping to determine how the local charitable dollars of this fraternal organization are invested in the community.

Blair: I supply preach almost every Sunday, in congregations throughout the Synod. I am writing both prose and songs that carry the discipleship theme. This is something I always wanted to do but never had the time while working full-time. I have written imagined accounts of discussions with the disciple Simon Peter, and I am working on a collection of Christmas songs from the perspective of the various participants in the Nativity story.

You can read Blair’s works and hear him perform his original songs at www. blairmorgan.wordpress.com n Look for articles from the Morgans on couples and retirement in future issues of Fifty-Five Plus.

Fay Painter Morgan, age 65

Honors:

Blair William Morgan, age 65

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work ’74 Penn State

• MANAGING FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management, Robert Morris University, 2011

• Bachelor of Science in Social Studies ’74 Penn State

• Master of Education ’82 University of Toledo • Certificate in Nonprofit Management ’05 Harvard Business School • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - North Hills Community Outreach 1993 - 2013 • PRESIDENT/CEO - Passavant Hospital Foundation, 2013 - 2018

• Named one of PITTSBURGH’S TOP 50 WOMEN in BUSINESS - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2006 • ATHENA AWARD, 1997 - Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce, for professionalism and excellence in service to the community • In September North Hills Community Outreach presented Fay with its highest honor at its 30th Anniversary Dinner – the Don Hook Leadership Award.

• Master of Divinity ’78 Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH • Doctor of Ministry ’98 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary • PASTOR, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Shaler 1990 – 2009 • DIRECTOR FOR EVANGELICAL MISSION, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009 – 2017, mentoring the 280 Lutheran congregations in the Southwestern PA Synod

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PONDERING PITTSBURGH

Celebrating 50 Years of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

By Paula Green

It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor.

Would you be mine?

Could you be mine?...

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r. Rogers really was everybody’s favorite neighbor, and if he were alive today, he would be celebrating his 90th birthday. Fred McFeely Rogers was born on March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, Pa. Rogers earned a bachelor’s degree in music composition in 1951 from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. It was there that he met his wife Joanne Byrd; the two were married in 1952.

In November 1953, Rogers was hired to work in programming

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by WQED in Pittsburgh. Rogers was the producer of a show called The Children’s Corner. It was on this show that we saw the first appearance of neighborly characters – Daniel Striped Tiger, X the Owl, King Friday XIII, Henrietta Pussycat and Lady Elaine Fairchilde.

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Development. In 1963, he was ordained a Presbyterian Minister with a charge to continue his work with children and families through the mass media. This was the catalyst that spawned his famous show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which made its television debut on Feb. 19, 1968.

In the first show that aired on PBS, Rogers began the program much as he would over the next 33 years—by walking through the front door of his television house and trading in his raincoat and suit jacket for a zippered sweater.

The sweaters soon became as much a part of the program as the puppets. He would also put on sneakers. He wore these because they made less noise than normal dress shoes when moving around behind the sets.

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood earned Rogers several awards for the program’s excellence. The honors included four daytime Emmys, a 1997 Lifetime Achievement

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Bill Jones stops to talk with Anna Lang (left) and Kathleen Lawton.

Mr. Jones volunteers in UPMC Passavant’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and in 2002, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1999, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.

During its 33-year run, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood aired 895 episodes. The last episode was shot in Dec. 2000 and subsequently aired in Aug. 2001. Sadly, Rogers’ health began to diminish, and in Dec. 2002, doctors diagnosed Rogers with stomach cancer. He underwent surgery the following month, but it did little to slow the disease down. On Feb. 27, 2003, with his wife Joanne at his side, Rogers died at his home in Pittsburgh.

The iconic host’s legacy has endured through the creation of the Fred Rogers Company, which helped launch the animated Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood for PBS Kids in 2012. This program is an animated show for preschoolers ages 2 to 4 and builds on the pioneering PBS series, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum.

In January this year, it was announced that Tom Hanks would take on the role of Mister Rogers for an upcoming movie, titled You Are My Friend. Fred Rogers’ gentle nature and motivating ways still inspire children today. n

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illiam and Betty (Zillweger) Jones of McCandless Township celebrated their 70th anniversary on November 29. Bill, 91, is one of UPMC Passavant’s volunteers. He works in the Intensive Care Unit waiting area. He tends to the needs of those waiting to visit loved ones. The couple has three children Susan (Dan) Boeh, Thomas (Donna) and William (Tammy). They also have 11 grandchildren and three greatgrandsons. In their spare time they enjoy spending time at Body Bar. n

Sources: https;//www.fredrogers.org/fred-rogers/bio/, http:// www.history.com/news/urban-legends-mr-rogers, www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/02-15-interesting-mr-rogersfacts/, http://www.pbs.org/parents/daniel/

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THE GOOD OLD DAYS

1968

Step Back Into...

As the peace movement continued to grow and more Americans became opposed to the war in Vietnam, riots occurred throughout U. S. cities

By Paula Green

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he U.S. mourns the death of two prominent men. On April 4, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, triggering race riots. James Earl Ray is arrested for King’s assassination. Two months later on June 5, Robert F. Kennedy is fatally shot in Los Angeles after winning the California Democratic presidential primary. Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian man with Jordanian citizenship, is arrested for Kennedy’s assassination.

Average: The average income was $7,743.

Cost of a new home $26,600. The average cost of a new car $2,822. Gasoline was 34¢ per gallon. A dozen eggs was 53¢. A gallon of milk was $1.07. Coffee was 93¢ per pound. Bacon was 75¢ per pound. Bread was 22¢ per loaf. The cost of a movie ticket was $1.50. The price of a first-class stamp was 6¢.

Firsts: Dr. Christian Barnard performs the first successful heart transplant. The first emergency 911 telephone system is installed in New York.

NASA launches Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission.

Apollo 8 orbits the moon, becoming the first manned space mission to achieve this feat. First Philadelphia Bank installs the first automated teller machine in the U.S. The first Big Mac goes on sale at McDonalds costing 49¢.

U.S. Events: On Jan. 23, North Korea captured the American surveillance ship

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USS Pueblo. Boeing 747 made its maiden flight. Allen Breed invents an air bag that deploys and inflates automatically on violent impact using nitrogen gas.

Andy Warhol was fortunate to survive an attempt on his life after being shot three times.

World News: On Jan. 30, North Vietnam launches the Tet Offensive against the United States and South Vietnam. The Winter Olympic Games are held in Grenoble, France. The Summer Olympic Games are held in Mexico City.

Jacqueline Kennedy is married to Aristotle Onassis, a Greek shipping magnate on the private island of Skorpios.

Entertainment: Popular films – Bonnie & Clyde, Charly, Funny Girl, The Graduate, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, The Love Bug, The Odd Couple, Night of the Living Dead, Planet of the Apes, The Producers, Rosemary’s Baby, 2001:

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Space Odyssey, and Valley of the Dolls.

Television: Popular shows: Rowan and Martin’s LaughIn, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., Bonanza, Mayberry R.F.D., Family Affair, Gunsmoke, Julia, The Dean Martin Show, Here’s Lucy and The Beverly Hillbillies. TV debuts: Adam-12, Hawaii 5-0, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Land of the Giants, Mod Squad, One Life to Live, and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

Songs: Hey Jude, Honey, Love is Blue, People Got To Be Free, Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay, Mrs. Robinson, Sunshine Of Your Love, This Guy’s In Love With You, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and Wichita Lineman.

Publishing: Apollo 8 astronauts - Air Force Maj. William Anders, Colonel Frank Borman and Captain James Lovell, Jr., were named Time magazine’s Men of

the Year. Life magazine calls Jimi Hendrix the “most spectacular guitarist in the world.”

Sports: NFL – Super Bowl Champs – Green Bay Packers; NBA Champions – Boston Celtics; World Series Winner – Detroit Tigers; Stanley Cup Champs – Montreal Canadiens.

Politics: President – Lyndon B. Johnson, Vice President – Hubert H. Humphrey. The U.S. presidential election was held on Nov 5. The Republican nominee, former Vice President Richard Nixon, won the election over the Democratic nominee, incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey.

Quotes: “Book’ em Dano.”

– Jack Lord (Hawaii 5-0) “You’ve come a long way baby!”

– Virginia Slims cigarette ad “Get your stinking paws off of me, you damned dirty ape!”

- Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes Sources: http://www.cnn. com/2014/07/31/us/1968-importantevents/index.html, http:www.1960sflashback. com/1968/economy.asp, http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1968/html, http://www.the60sofficialsite.com/The_Headlines_of_1968. html, https://www.onthisday.com/events/ date/1968, https://www.pinterest.com/ pin/229050331023313143, http://www. pop-culture.us/Annual/1968.html

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SPRING ’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.

Entertainment & Social Legacy Theatres shows: 7:30 p.m., Mar. 24, The Skyliners; Apr. 14, The Jersey Seasons: Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons Tribute Concert; May 19, Night Fever: Bee Gees Tribute; Jun. 9, Johnny Angel & the Halos, Jul. 7, La Bohème Warhola by Giancomo Puccini, 700 Cumberland Woods Drive.

Visit http://www.thelegacylineup. com/productions.

2nd Act, adults 55 & older gather monthly for music, inspirational speakers & outreach projects, 10 a.m.-noon, 2nd Thurs thru May 10, the lobby at Orchard Hill Church. For info visit, https:// www.orchardhillchurch.com/.

St. Alexis Over 50 trips: Spring Flower Show to Phipps, Mar. 27; Niagara Falls, Erie, Salamanca Casinos, Apr. 4-6; Little Switzerland, May 17; Gateway Clipper & Fireworks, July 4; Mackinac Island, Sept. 9.

Contact, Rose (724) 728-2563, or (412) 908-0124, or Janet, at (724) 869-5339.

Gardening Ingomar Garden Club meets 10:30 a.m., the 1st Wed. of the month, Mar. thru Nov., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 311 Cumberland Road, McCandless Twp. Business meeting followed by a light luncheon and speaker.

All perspective members are invited. Visit https://www.ingomar-garden-club.com/

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

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

Health Workshops at La Roche College, 5:30 p.m., Mar. 20, Fit for Life; Apr. 10, How to Manage High Blood Pressure. To register, or for info, visit laroche.edu/ gethealthy.

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) 307-1797.

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 Meal 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) 9351877.

Seminars Legacy Theatre Seminars, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mar. 20, AARP Driver Refresher Class; Apr. 3, Kaufmann’s Department Store; Apr. 17, Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days. For info, visit http:// thelegacylineup.com/

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

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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. Special dinners in Dec., May & Aug. and exciting trips.

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 visitations. For info, call (724) 776-9274.

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) 776-9274.

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.

Primetimers, noon, first Thurs of the month, Christ Church Grove Farm, Ohio Twp. Call (412) 7414900 or visit http://www.ccgf.org.

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

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

Have fun and meet new people with the Association of University People/AUP. They’re looking for single, college graduates over 50 to join monthly dinners, meet at social spots, book club, play bridge or scrapple and social gatherings. Call (412) 734-8445 or visit 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.

Spiritual Living Stations, 7:30 p.m., Mar. 25, presented by St. James Catholic Parish & St. Ferdinand Parish Youth Group in St. James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley. No charge, but a free-will offering. For details, visit www.saintjames-church.com or (412) 741-6650, ext. 310.

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) 7795020.

ENINGS Tax Prep AARP Tax Prep, 9 a.m.-noon, Tues & Thurs, thru Apr. 12, Northland Library. For details, visit www.northlandlibrary.org or (412) 366-8100 x103.

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

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

North Hills Community Outreach needs volunteers to snow shovel for seniors. Email clpschirer@nhco.org or (412) 307-0069 x3313.

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) 4490151 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.

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

Be Inspired by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano at St. Barnabas Founder’s Day Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Pittsburgh Marriott North 100 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA, 16066

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eet Judge Andrew Napolitano, Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst and Author.

Judge Napolitano will be the guest speaker and receive the Hance Award at the 118th St. Barnabas Founder’s Day Fundraising Gala Dinner at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

Tickets range from $325 to $475 per person.

Private photo pass available. Call 724-625-3770 or visit www.StBarnabasCharities.com. Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides more than $7 million in care to patients and residents in need.

To donate, text the keyword “GIVE” to 41444, or sponsor a veteran to attend. http://www.stbarnabashealthsystem.com/ founders-day/ n

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REM EM BER WHEN

It’s Finally Spring!

By Joe Bullick

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pring, you certainly took your time getting here.

What a winter we had with rain, rain and more rain, resulting in landslides. I’ve said a prayer for all those people who have had so many problems because of the weather. I hope spring will be a better time for all.

Our house was always busy in spring when I was a boy. For mom it was a time of planting and spring cleaning. Most of my spring chores were done on the weekend. Mom would plant tomatoes, cabbage and carrots.

For best results, March is the perfect time to get those plants started indoors and ready for early spring planting. Most people today get their plants at a green house.

The next project was to get the lawn cut. Today, many people have their lawn work done by a company.

Boy, things have changed since I was a young boy. Dad and I would get our cars ready for spring driving by

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removing snow tires, changing the oil and greasing all the parts of the car. Spring also meant baseball.

Growing up, we had a horse, so I started to do more riding when the weather improved. We boarded two and had our own horse. A lot of my buddies caddied at North Park Golf Course and the local country clubs. I made my money cutting grass for several people and delivering newspapers.

Around March 19-20, the swallows traditionally return to San Juan Capistrano, California. Hares and rabbits get frisky; their litters will be born in a month, and the massive spring migration of birds north begins.

It’s always a welcome sight to see the first robin.

We change the clocks ahead in spring so drive carefully. They say it takes about a week or so for our circadian rhythms to adjust to the one-hour time loss.

There’s plenty of things to do in spring. It’s a great time to take a road trip and see the flowers blooming.

Enjoy the start of spring. I hope it will be a better season for all of us. God bless! I leave you with this: You can’t change the past, But you can ruin the present By worrying about the future.

- Isak Dinesen

55+ FEATURE

Start This Spring

by Practicing Preventive Care

By Crystal Manninig

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pring is a season of new beginnings and growth. It’s the perfect time to renew your commitment to better health and practice preventive care. Preventive services can help you keep from getting sick and find health problems early, when treatment works best.

If you’re new to Medicare, you are entitled to a “Welcome Medicare” preventive visit during your first 12 months of Part B coverage. This visit includes a review of your medical and social history related to your health and education and counseling about preventive services, including certain screenings, shots and referrals for other care, if needed.

If you’ve had Part B for longer than 12 months, you may receive a yearly wellness visit to develop or update a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and

risk factors. Medicare also covers screening tests for diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and obesity management, just to name a few.

Are your eating and exercising properly?

Carrying extra body weight can lead to serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer. It can be hard to find time to prepare a healthy meal or exercise. Medicare can assist if you need an eating or activity plan that will work for you.

Some Medicare Advantage plans may include an exercise program.

Medicare also covers medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for people with diabetes or kidney disease. MNT services may include an initial nutrition and lifestyle assessment, one-on-one nutrition counseling and follow up visits to check your progress.

Start this spring by practicing preventive care, so you can stay healthy and live longer.

Crystal Manning is a licensed Medicare advisor for more than 30 years and would be happy to speak at your meetings. Are you confused about Medicare? Please call Crystal at 412-716-4942 or email crystalmanning33@ gmail.com for your free consultation. n

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