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Santa pays a visit to seniors and children at Hazelwood Healthy Active Living Senior Center.

Young and old sing together at Hazelwood senior center The Hazelwood Healthy Active Living Senior Center recently had a Christmas visit from 48 local children, who were brought to the center by the Council of Three Rivers American

Indian Center (COTRAIC) for a small holiday event.

The children and their chaperones, along with the senior center’s staff, participated in singing songs and dancing. “This was a wonderful

opportunity to get young and old together to celebrate the holidays,” said center director Eric Schiller. A merry time was had by all.

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Young and old sing together at Hazelwood senior center Continued from page 1

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Introducing: Jen Blatz, AARP’s new Associate State Director (and a shout out to our wonderful volunteers!) their community driven missions to improve the lives of all Pennsylvania residents, including those of us in the 50-plus age category!

By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News AARP would like you to meet Jen Blatz, the new (since last September) Associate State Director for Community Outreach for Western Pennsylvania. Jen began her tenure by joining her new team with a community service project with World Vision, and will be leading various advocacy and educational projects in our area. Jen plans to partner with local organizations and

Jen has a rich background with deep experience. She most recently served as the owner and founding partner of the Pittsburgh-based November Group, the state’s first woman-owned, fullservice political consulting firm. Jen previously worked as a researcher and union organizer in Massachusetts, Illinois and Wisconsin before joining the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO in 2012. She began her career in higher education administration, including serving on the staff of the Civil Rights Project at Harvard University. She is a graduate of the University

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A shout out to our AARP volunteers!

AARP would also like to recognize all of the volunteers who perform a variety of tasks for many different organizations. You may be one of the people who go out each day or once a week to perform various functions; many are mundane tasks, leaving you to possibly think that you haven’t received any recognition.

Know this for a fact: You are recognized for what you do in your volunteerism! Your peers and neighbors see you going out in all kinds

of weather to prepare taxes, educate drivers, feed the hungry, visit the ailing and even to deliver holiday presents to shut-ins. The lucky recipients of your largess know and thank you for your work. We recognize you as we say “thank you” to each and every one of you through this column.

Volunteering is a gift we give ourselves, a great sense of wellbeing that is unequaled.

We are always looking for volunteers to step into the footsteps of those who are no longer able to perform these tasks. PSN For more involvement in community service opportunities within AARP Pennsylvania, call (866) 389-5654 or email PAAARP@aarp.org.

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Kennedy AARP #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Call (412) 771-5183.

East End AARP #4542 will meet at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Social Room Annex at St. James A.M.E. Church 444 Lincoln Ave., Sumpter Hall. Come early and bring a lunch. New members and visitors are welcome. Call (412) 242-0330.

Penn Hills AARP #2600 meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Hebron United Presbyterian Church, Barclay Building, Frankstown and Lakesto Roads, Penn Hills. Social hour will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and refreshments are served. Call Cathy Fisher at (412) 795-7708.

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Brighten someone’s day by volunteering as a Senior Companion

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re you 55 or older and looking for a worthwhile and satisfying volunteer experience? Would you be able to commit 15 hours per week of your time to help older adults who could benefit from a friendly visitor?

The program provides supportive in-home services to homebound older adults in order to allow them to remain living independently for as long as possible. This aligns with the overall mission and vision of the Department of Human Services Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA), which is “to help Allegheny County residents ages 60 and older to live independent lives.”

How the Program Works Senior Companion volunteers provide friendly visits once or twice a week to older adults with various health issues, as well as older people who are lonely and

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could benefit from a friendly visitor. Program participants receive many benefits, including increased socialization, decreased loneliness, better functioning at home, and a friend they can count on.

In addition, Senior Companions can provide much-needed respite for family members who may be experiencing stress and burnout as a result of their caregiving duties.

Another volunteer in the program especially likes this part of her work: “Besides being a Senior Companion to my clients, I really enjoy giving peace of mind and respite to their families. It means so much to them.”

Senior Companions are matched with three to five participants within their own geographic area, who they agree to visit on a regular basis. The Senior Companion and the participant decide on the weekly schedule of visits. Each visit is typically three to four hours, but it is up to the participant as to how long he/she would like the Senior Companion to stay.

Visits take place during normal business hours, Monday through Friday; there are no evening or weekend times. The schedule is up to each Senior Companion, provided that he/she is able to commit to serving at least 15 hours per week.

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If so, the Senior Companion Program of Allegheny County could be a good fit for you, and the benefits you receive through this experience may just exceed your expectations. As one volunteer recently expressed, “Being a Senior Companion in this program is a sort of therapy for me because it gets me moving and active, and gives me a purpose for tomorrow. The older adults that I visit make me smile!

They always tell great stories.”

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Brighten someone’s day by volunteering as a Senior Companion Continued from page 7

It is important to note that the primary role of the Senior Companion is to be a friendly visitor. It is not to perform functions such as housekeeping, administering medications, or personal care assistance such as bathing, feeding or dressing. Also, while it is hoped and expected that most matches will be successful, both the participant and the Senior Companion are free to terminate the arrangement at any time if it is not a good fit.

Program Benefits The Senior Companion Program is a volunteer opportunity, not a job; however, Senior Companions receive benefits that make it an attractive volunteer opportunity: • Tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour, paid every two weeks • Travel reimbursement to cover the cost of travel January 2017 • Pittsburgh Senior News

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• Meal allowance to cover lunch cost while in volunteer service • Liability insurance • Ongoing professional supervision • Free monthly training on a variety of topics relating to older adults Since the stipend is not considered income from employment, it has no negative effect on benefits an individual may receive, such as Social Security disability, Food Stamps or subsidized housing.

While these benefits are nice, they pale in comparison to the joy, satisfaction and other personal benefits that Senior Companions say they derive from helping others. “I find that giving time to people who are homebound is rewarding for both myself and them,” says one Senior Companion. “It gets me out of the house, and keeps me moving and exercising for my health,” comments another volunteer. “It also gives me the chance to help somebody else.”

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process For those interested in applying, please note that while previous experience working with older adults is helpful, it is not necessary. More than anything else, the program is seeking people with caring personalities who have a genuine interest in helping older adults.

Please note that while the program currently has openings, not every applicant can be accepted, since we look for qualified applicants within specific geographic areas where Senior Companions are most in need and where volunteers are willing to serve. These areas typically include: 2 Western Allegheny County, in-

cluding McKees Rocks/Coraopolis/ Moon/Robinson 2 North Hills (Wexford, Allison Park,

Gibsonia, Shaler, O’Hara, etc.)

2 Route 28 corridor (Tarentum,

Cheswick, Springdale, etc.)

2 South Hills (Bethel Park, Dor-

mont, Castle Shannon, etc.)

Senior Companions must meet certain income guidelines. Annual income should not exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

For a single person, this is approximately $23,300 per year, and for a two-person household, this amounts to about $31,500 per year.

Since visiting older adults in their homes involves a great deal of trust, applicants undergo extensive criminal background checks, including checking the public sex offender registry, a Pennsylvania state police check, and an FBI check that includes fingerprinting.

The agency, not the volunteer, pays for these background checks.

Training Begins in April The next Senior Companion training class will be held in early April at the Department of Human Services Building downtown. Training is provided on four consecutive days, and lunch is provided on all four days.

Won’t you consider brightening someone’s day just by giving your time? “What I like most about being a Senior Companion is going to the clients’ homes and when I walk in the door, they are so happy that I’m there!” PSN To apply to become a Senior Companion, please call program manager John Miller at (412) 350-4061.

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What volunteering means to Senior Companions

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Senior Companions were asked, “What do you find most satisfying about being a Senior Companion volunteer?”

Senior Companion of the Year Awardee Mary Schuetz with program manager John Miller.

These are their answers. out of the house.

* Making a difference in people’s lives. This program

makes me get up and out when I sometimes don’t feel like doing anything.

* Helping to make someone happy. * It is rewarding to me by helping others to feel less

lonely and that they have someone to rely on.

* The proud sense of serving a consumer who has

* The program is good for me. It gets me out of the

house daily and makes me feel needed.

shown positive improvement in quality of life and improved overall health. The smiles on their faces when I arrive for our visit.

* Gives me great satisfaction to be able to help home-

* When I leave my client’s home and drive to the next

bound clients. Making the client comfortable and enjoying talking, playing cards or any activities they enjoy make us both feel better.

visit, I feel so good from the experience. I feel I have more energy because I have more things to do.

* Feelings of satisfaction in knowing my visits help

Something to look forward to.

* Makes me feel young. Makes me feel important.

the consumer and family. Being more active in my life.

* Being a comfort to someone. Feeling needed.

* Making people happy.

* My consumers look forward to my visits. They see

* Participants are very welcoming and happy when I

me as a friend rather than just a county representative.

go see them. It is rewarding for me just to see a smile on their faces. It also prevents me from being lonely or depressed myself.

I’m able to get out of the house. I would not always have places to go if I did not participate in the program. I meet new people at the meetings.

* Helping others not feel lonely. Giving hope towards

* I make a difference in people’s lives. It makes me

their future.

* Helps you develop a positive attitude when you see

others accepting their disabilities with dignity and respect.

happy to know that my clients look forward to my visits.

For more information about the Senior Companion Program, please contact John Miller at (412) 350-4061.

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* Meeting new people. Learning new things. Getting

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January Menu Monday, January 2, New Year’s Day Observed: Closed.

Area Agency on Aging

Tuesday, January 3: Chicken thigh, whipped yams, green beans, orange.

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Wednesday, January 4: Springs with meat sauce, tossed salad, banana.

Serving the older adults of Allegheny County

Thursday, January 5: Sliced turkey, Brussels sprouts, confetti couscous with peas and carrots, pineapple tidbits.

Friday, January 6: Stuffed cabbage, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot coins, peach cuts.

Monday, January 9: Roast beef with gravy, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, apple.

Tuesday, January 10: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, strawberry gelatin.

Wednesday, January 11: Chicken breast, gourmet potatoes, Italian green beans, peach slices.

Thursday, January 12: Cider beef stew, noodles, orange.

Friday, January 13: Turkey patty with sauce, spinach salad, brown rice, fruit cocktail.

Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King Day: Pork, mashed butternut squash, cauliflower florets, applesauce.

Tuesday, January 17: Turkey, rice, carrots, orange.

Wednesday, January 18: Beef meatballs, mixed vegetables, penne in pasta sauce, pineapple cuts.

Thursday, January 19: Chicken thigh, parsley potatoes, vegetable medley, banana.

Friday, January 20: Pepper steak with gravy and vegetables, whipped potatoes, apple.

Monday, January 23: Open face turkey sandwich, yams, cauliflower cuts and zucchini, diced peaches.

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Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Tuesday, January 24: Shredded barbecue beef, carrot coins, brown rice pilaf, orange.

Wednesday, January 25, Birthday menu: Meatloaf with gravy, garlic whipped potatoes, peas, yellow cake.

Thursday, January 26: Cod with lemon pepper, macaroni and cheese, Italian green beans, apricots.

Friday, January 27: Chicken in marinara sauce, scalloped potatoes, broccoli florets, banana.

Monday, January 30: Creamed turkey, parsley potatoes, peas and diced carrots, pineapples and mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, January 31: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, green beans, apple.

This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.

Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

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Sister Ann Carville receives Servant Leadership Award

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of the elderly on all levels is a reminder to us of the Gospel message of Jesus who came to heal us all.”

ister Ann Carville, PhD, a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, recently received the Father Matthew Jankola Lifetime Commitment to Servant Leadership Award from the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Sister Ann, who earned a doctorate degree in philosophy, human and organizational development from The Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, California, was one of four individuals whose commitment to servant leadership were celebrated at the event. “I am deeply honored to receive this wonderful affirmation from a group of dedicated women who are committed to this very same mission of service,” she comments. “To have it come from them heightens the beauty.”

Sister Ann was recognized for her outstanding qualities of compassion and service in the field of elder care.

“Your work with your congregation in

caring for your elderly sisters has been outstanding and your outreach to other religious congregations as a consultant for the National Religious Retirement Office has made a difference in the quality of their lives,” says Sister Michael Ann Orlik, general superior of the Sisters of Sts. Cyril and Methodius.

“Your overall involvement in the care

For more than 40 years, Sister Ann has successfully facilitated planning processes, including comprehensive plans for retirement, in a variety of settings for national and international congregations.

After serving as community minister for her own congregation from 2001 to 2007, she served as a consultant on elder care for NRRO and continues to minister in this capacity. “I recognize there is much wisdom that is shared when women of all ages come together to talk about the complex issue of aging,” she comments.

“My goal is to help crystallize their ideas for the future.” PSN The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities in Pittsburgh is a congregation of 400 vowed women religious whose origin goes back to St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century. To learn more, visit sosf.org.

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Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for

by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.

Home Care

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health?

Are caregivers bonded and insured?

What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

Services

A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services

We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services • Companions • Medication Management

• • • • •

Homemaking Private Duty Nursing or Home Health Aides PDA and VA Services Long Term Care Insurances Worker’s Compensation

For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development

(412) 279-2257 412-279-2257

Kpoeschel@gallagherhhs.com

Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company.

This may include: • • • • • • •

Skilled Nursing Mental Health Nursing

Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Social Work Home Health Aides

Do you have questions?

Call us at

412-279-7800 Or visit us at

www.Gallagherhhs.com

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