Butler County Senior News
April 2017
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Spring is a good time to take an interesting class or a fun day trip By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News With the weather turning warmer, it’s a good time to get out and do something fun or learn something new. The choices for doing so are abundant at Butler County Community College’s Lifelong Learning program, and the cost is very affordable. In addition to hundreds of classes covering everything from gardening, painting and American history to improving your computer and
social media skills for better employment or enjoyment, there are also dinner clubs, discussion groups, driver safety refresher courses, day trips and much more. “H avin g F un Clo se t o Home” is the title of BC3’s spring tourism series. During this four session class, tourism specialists for Butler, Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer Counties will highlight places and events that make these counties unique, including things to do with the grandchildren that are
healthy, educational and fun. Presenters are Debbie Crum from Butler County on April 5, Tim Ishman from Beaver County on April 12, Janet Falotico from Lawrence County on April 19, and Peggy Mazyck from Mercer County on April 26. For a sampling of a taste of local nostalgia, join in a tour of “Zelienople: Two Historic Homes” on Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour the Buhl House, built in 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Representative Daryl Metcalfe’s annual senior expo will take place from 9 a.m. to noon May 4 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. Accredited veterans service officers will be on hand to provide information and application assistance regarding existing services and benefits that are available to Pennsylvania’s veterans and their family members. There will also be more than 50 exhibitors providing a variety of free information, including health screenings, nutrition assistance, recreation, manicures and more. There will also be light refreshments and door prizes. BCSN
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Italian dinner and flea market St. Christopher at the Lake, 229 N. Franklin, Prospect, will hold their annual Italian dinner and flea market from 3 to 7 p.m. April 22. Cost for dinner is $10 adults, $5 children ages six to 12 and free for children ages five and under. There will also be knife and scissor sharpening from noon to 7 p.m. Call (724) 865-2430 or visit christophermoraine.org. BCSN
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While it is true that the Federal gift tax laws allow a person to give away $14,000 per year to anyone, Medicaid law does not. Medicaid has its own rules, and they do
not coordinate with tax law. The government’s left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. If a person gives away $14,000, and becomes sick and needs Nursing Home Medicaid (Medical Assistance) within 5 years of the gift, the Medicaid rules will disqualify him for a length of time called a penalty period. The length of the penalty period depends on the amount of the gift. What this means is that if you give away your assets and then need the nursing home in the next 5 years, you may not be able to pay the nursing home. In Pennsylvania, this can even lead to adult children being sued by the nursing home under the Filial Support Law. This is risky business. If the cost of long-term care is a concern in your family, you should know that there are alternatives to outright gifting. It is possible to protect assets from long term care costs with a comprehensive estate plan. Estate planning is complicated and readers are urged to seek legal advice before taking action. To find out more, consider attending a FREE educational workshop presented by Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC. Call (724) 841-0004 or visit our website at HeritageElderLaw.com for Workshop dates, times, locations or to RSVP.
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Spring is a good time to take an interesting class or a fun day trip Continued from page 1 1805, the oldest existing building in Zelienople; learn about Christian Buhl, a hatter and furrier from Germany who raised 11 children in the house with his wife. Also tour the Passavant House (1808-1810), home to Zelie Passavant for whom the town is named. If cycling is your thing, check out “Biking the Butler Freeport Trail” on Friday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A group will leave from a southern trailhead, bike north toward Cabot and then return. For the history and a map of the trail, visit butlerfreeporttrail.org/about-butler-freeport-community-trail/history/. Bring your own bicycle, helmet, food and water. If you love to try new restaurants, consider taking part in the “Dining Out Group” on Thursday, April 6 and 20, and May 4 and 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The group dines at places like Clifford’s, Muddy Waters, Legume, Morici and The Le Mont. Participants pay for their own meals and carpools can be arranged.
Another option for a fun evening out (but closer to home) is to catch a show at BC3’s Succop Theater. Seniors receive a discount on admission tickets. To learn more about upcoming shows, call Larry Stock at (724) 287-8711, ext. 8425 or visit bc3.edu/campus/butler/succop-theater/index.html.
“Turandot: The Opera” at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh is another fun option being planned for Sunday, April 2 from 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. This day trip includes a pre-opera lecture before the matinee performance. Carpools can be arranged. Class fee and opera ticket prices apply.
Love to read? Join the “Book Discussion Group” from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on April 18 and May 23. All types of books will be covered, including novels, memoirs, biographies and more. The selection for April is Small Great Things by Jodi Picault; and for May, Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton.
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Some BC3 have particular appeal to seniors, such as “Finances: Making Your Money Last in Retirement” being held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. Attendees will learn investment strategies for their retirement years, including how to address key concerns such as inflation, healthcare expenses and market volatility. If you don’t want to join a formal class but still want to get outdoors, shake off that cabin fever and go for a walk. BC3’s main campus includes the popular Shaffer Walking Trail, a
community, bring it to Heaton Learning Commons in order to have access books, Internet resources and periodicals at the BC3 Library. For more information about Heaton Learning Commons or the Shaffer Walking Trail, call Jessica Matonak at (724) 287-8711, ext. 8822.
paved, one-mile trail for walking or running. The trail is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk. Or maybe you’d like a quiet place to read and surf the ‘Net. BC3’s newly remodeled library located in Heaton Learning Commons on the Main campus in Butler offers 24 open computer stations, wireless Internet access and quiet areas, as well as a deluxe café serving breakfast, sandwiches and specialty coffees. If you have a library card for any of the libraries in the
The college offers between 250 and 300 courses at each of their campus locations (Butler, Cranberry Township, Lawrence County, Mercer County and the Upper Alleghenies) and in a variety of community sites, such as public schools, churches, retail outlets and community centers. Class start dates vary. Registration is open up through the start date of each class. Tuition and admission fees apply in some cases. To sign up for classes, call (724) 287-8711, ext. 8504 or go to https:// bc3.augusoft.net. To learn more about Lifelong Learning programs, call Paul Lucas at (724) 287-8711, ext. 8504 or by email at paul.lucas@bc3.edu, or visit bc3.edu. BCSN
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A handful of hands-on craft classes are being offered, including a “Needle and Fiber Arts Workshop” from noon to 2 p.m. on April 17 and 24; and May 1, 8, 15 and 22. Meet others who enjoy the rewards and challenges of being a fiber artist. Participants will share ideas, swap patterns, and share solutions to stitchery problems. Bring a project or start a new one. Beginners to experts are welcome.
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Entertainments and Events • The sixth annual Butler County Home Show will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 8 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9 at The Family Sports Center, 542 Evans City Rd., Butler. Get ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating and landscaping projects. Show highlights will include more than 100 exhibits, home remodeling advice from Andy Amrhein, gardening advice from Doug Oster, chainsaw carving demonstrations by Bill Schaudt and more. Free admission and parking. Visit butlercountyhomeshow.com. • Old Stone House, 2865 William Flynn Hwy., Slippery Rock, will offer a oneday Open Hearth Foodways Class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8. The historic cooking programs allow visitors to learn more about local history, while also learning the role of food and cooking in our rich past. Visitors enjoy a hands-on, interactive history education while sampling delicious dishes from long ago. Tea and crumpets
are the feature this month. Cost is $15 per person. Call (724) 738-4964 or visit oldstonehousepa.org/tasteofhistory/. • The Diversity Network’s third annual CranFest will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8 at Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. This event celebrates the rich assortment of cultures and ethnicities in the Cranberry area with entertainment, food and crafts. Call (724) 779-4386.
• The 16th annual Kaleidoscope Arts Festival will take place from April 13 to 29 at Slippery Rock University, One Morrow Way, Slippery Rock. The festival showcases the best of Slippery Rock University’s departments of dance, music, theatre, literary and visual arts, as well as additional campus events, nationally and internationally renowned guest artists. Call (724) 738-4721 or visit sru.edu/life-at-sru/arts-and-culture/ kaleidoscope-arts-festival.
• Mars Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars, will offer a free soap making workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 12. Come and discover the interesting world of natural handcrafted soap making. Learn about the history, the ingredients and the process at the live demonstration. Ashgrove Soap Products available for sale with 20 percent of sales donated to support the Mars Library. Participants must be ages 18 and older. Registration is required, call (724) 625-9048.
• Celebrate Butler County Tourism from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15 at Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Township. Come out to celebrate all facets of tourism in Butler County. Enjoy the many vendors, entertainmnet and door prizes. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Save $1 per adult admission with a non-perishable food bank donation. Call (866) 856-8444. BCSN
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APPRISE Program provides valuable service to older adults; volunteers needed in Butler County
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iguring out the best health insurance coverage and options for yourself or your loved one can seem like a daunting task, but help is close at hand here in Butler County though the APPRISE Program. APPRISE – also known as Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – was created by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to provide free counseling to help individuals understand their healthcare benefits. In Butler County, APPRISE is operated by the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. The Program’s counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who can answer questions about Medicare and provide objective, easy-to-understand information about health insurance – including Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Insurance.
APPRISE counselors receive intensive training so they can understand all aspects of Medicare and supplemental insurance benefits and coverage, compare Medicare prescription drug plans, and complete applications for programs that help pay for prescriptions, premiums, medical expenses and more. Refresher courses keep them current on changes with Medicare and other insurance plans. APPRISE counselors can assist you by: * explaining how Medicare Advantage plans such as HMOs or PPOs work so you can decide if a supplemental policy is right for you. * Helping you understand your “original Medicare” benefits by explaining what services are covered under Medicare Parts A and B.
* telling you about programs that offer assistance paying for prescription drugs, their eligibility requirements, and how to apply. * helping you find government programs that will pay your Medicare deductibles, co-payments and your Part B premiums, and assisting you in filling out the paperwork. * explaining long-term care insurance options, eligibility requirements, which companies offer private long-term care insurance, and how to select the best policy for you. The best way to choose a prescription drug plan or supplemental insurance is to make an informed decision by evaluating multiple factors – including monthly premiums, annual deductibles, co-pays and formularies of several prescription drug plans. APPRISE counselors simplify this process for seniors and help them decide which plan will meet their needs. Become an APPRISE volunteer; No experience needed! The Butler County Area Agency on Aging is currently looking for APPRISE volunteers. “You do not need to have any prior experience or know anything about health insurance or Medicare/Medicaid,” says Brittany. “We provide all of the training needed. In fact, most APPRISE counselors start out as concerned citizens who have a question or issue regarding their own health insurance. Once they find the answer, they want to learn more and share what they have learned with others.” Continued on page 8 April 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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“Our APPRISE counselors can take a look at your specific situation and see what you qualify for,” explains Brittany Buzzelli, Community Liaison/APPRISE coordinator with the Butler County AAoA. “We can also help you determine what a scam is and what the real deal is. We’re an objective source; we don’t represent any particular insurance company. As independent advisors, our counselors cannot tell anyone what the best plan is for them but we can help them decide themselves. We can help a senior compare all plans and decide which one is best for them, including looking at retiree options versus Medicare. We even have an outreach focus that identifies people who might qualify for extra help.”
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APPRISE Program provides valuable service to older adults; volunteers needed in Butler County Continued from page 7 In addition to bringing on volunteers to work as health insurance counselors; Butler County AAoA is also looking to fill the following volunteer positions: 2 APPRISE secretaries who can answer and screen phone calls 2 APPRISE data entry clerks to input client contact sheets on the state’s insurance database 2 APPRISE presenters to go to senior centers and other community sites to present basic information on Medicare/ Medicaid and enrollment information “We are able to customize a volunteer program within APPRISE to best suit and showcase the volunteer’s personal needs and skills,” Brittany explains. “We are also very flexible with our time commitment and would like volunteers to commit to APPRISE at least one time per month for a one-hour minimum. Again, we provide all the training our volunteers may need.” The classes include information on Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, Medigap, appeals, fraud and abuse, and more.
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The State Department of Aging in partnership with the Westmoreland County and Venango County APPRISE Programs are hosting APPRISE volunteer training sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 9, 11, and 16 at the Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, Westmoreland County; and on June 6, 8, and 13 at the Franklin Industrial and Commercial Development Authority in Venango County. Volunteers must attend either the Westmoreland or Venango County training. Attendance is mandatory at all three days of training in order to become a certified APPRISE counselor. There is no cost for the training, which is being hosted by APPRISE’s regional coordinator for Western Pennsylvania, Adele Dean. April 2017 • Butler County Senior News
Here is what one APPRISE Volunteer has to say about his experience with the program: “It’s been a wonderful opportunity for me in many ways. Being an APPRISE volunteer has allowed me to use my talents to help other people in a meaningful way and to make a difference. It is truly rewarding work and a wonderful feeling when you are able to help someone.” BCSN The Butler County Area Agency on Aging has APPRISE counselors available to help you. It also has pamphlets and brochures available that explain your benefits and rights under the various health insurance programs. To learn more, call the AAoA at (724) 282-3008. To learn more about becoming an APPRISE volunteer, call Brittany Buzzelli at (724) 2823008 or email Bbuzzell@co.butler.pa.us
Healthy Steps for Older Adults Fall Prevention Program
Join Passavant Community and
The Butler County Area Agency on Aging Monday, May 8th from 1:00 P.M.—3:00 P.M.
Passavant Community Aerobics Room 105 Burgess Drive Zelienople, PA 16063
At this informative and interactive workshop, we will discuss steps that you can take to diminish your risk of a fall, and conduct individual “Fall Risk” assessments
To register, contact Passavant at 724-452-3456
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Thursday, April 27th
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5:00 P.M.—7:00 P.M.
Tanglewood Center - Coleman Hall, 10 Austin Ave, Lyndora
Join us as we hear from a panel of experts on their experiences with identity theft, scams, and how to protect yourself!
Speakers: Katrina Boyer Consumer Outreach Liaison PA Dept. Banking & Securities Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania Jennifer Callihan Protective Services Area Agency on Aging
To RSVP for the FREE “Get Smart on Scams” seminar, please call The Butler Co. Area Agency on Aging by Friday, April 20th
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Senior Center events Please note: All senior centers will be closed April 14 for Good Friday.
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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: 500 card party at 11:45 a.m. April 5, cost is $2.50; Easter celebration at 11:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. April 13; Seniors for Safe Driving from noon to 4 p.m. and evening card party from 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 18; gardening and planting at 10 a.m. April 19; gambling addiction program at 11:30 a.m. and birthday party April 20; wellness Wednesday breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 26; and volunteer recognition celebration at 11:30 a.m. April 27. Call (724) 285-5392.
_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Let’s play ball April 3; root beer floats at 12:30 p.m. April 5, cost is $1; Easter craft at 12:30 p.m. April 10; Nifty Nails at 10:45 a.m. April 11; dying Easter eggs at 10 a.m. April 12; Easter celebration at noon April 13; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m., gambling addiction program at 1 p.m. and birthday party April 20; national pretzel day at 1 p.m. April 26; volunteer recognition celebration at noon leadership meeting at 1 p.m. April 27; and be a spring chicken at 12:30 p.m. April 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466.
_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure at 9:30 a.m. April 4; Easter egg coloring at 10 a.m. April 6; stroke support group at 10 a.m. April 11; gardening and planting at 10:30 a.m. April 12; bingo at 10 a.m. and Easter celebration April 13; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. April 18; bingo at 10 a.m. and birthday party April 20; VNA Wheel of Fortune at 11 a.m. April 25; and bingo at 10 a.m. and volunteer recognition celebration April 27. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.
_ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. April 3; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. April 6; Carnegie Science Center on the road with liquid nitrogen ice cream at 10:30 a.m. and neurobics at 12:30 p.m. April 10; Easter party April 13; book club at 10 a.m. and gambling program at 12:45 p.m. April 17; birthday celebration April 20; gardening and planting at 12:30 p.m. April 24; and volunteer recognition celebration April 27. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006.
_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: senior conversational group from 10 a.m. to noon and volunteer opportunities at 11 a.m. April 6; CranFest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8; gardening and planting at 10:30 a.m. April 12; gambling education at 11 a.m. and Easter party April 13; game night from 4 to 7 p.m. April 18, cost is $5; table sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 and 20; birthday party April 20; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. April 25; wellness Wednesday breakfast at 8:30 a.m. April 26; and leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. and volunteer recognition celebration April 27. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.
_ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: Easter craft at 10 a.m. April 4; gambling addiction program at 12:30 p.m. April 6; Passover food sampling at 10:30 a.m. April 11; Easter celebration April 13; art show all week at SRU starting April 17; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. and birthday party April 20; Holocaust Mind Matters Series at 10 a.m. April 25; wellness Wednesday breakfast at 9 a.m. April 26; and volunteer recognition celebration at 10:30 a.m. April 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440.
_ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: coffee and doughnut chat from 10 to 11 a.m. April 4; Medicare fraud prevention at 12:30 p.m. April 5; Easter Egg hunt from 11 a.m. to noon, blood pressure and leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and Easter party April 13; birthday party April 20; gardening and planting at 1 p.m. April 26; and volunteer recognition celebration at noon April 27. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414.
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_ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: Caramel popcorn day April 6; silver saints exercise at 9:45 a.m. April 11 and 18; Easter party at 11:30 a.m. and peach cobbler day April 13; chair yoga at 9:45 a.m., leadership meeting at 10 a.m., blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. and birthday party celebration April 20; wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. and food program at 10 a.m. April 25; and volunteer recognition celebration April 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. BCSN
Butler County Area Agency on Aging April Menu for senior centers
Monday, April 3: Pepper steak, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable medley, cookie. Tuesday, April 4: Chicken cobb salad, noodle soup, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday, April 5: Stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit crisp. Thursday, April 6, Favorite meal Thursday: Breaded chicken sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit. Friday, April 7: Mushroom Swiss burger, potato salad, baked beans, brownie. Monday, April 10: Sweet and sour meatballs, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, applesauce. Tuesday, April 11: Club sandwich, cauliflower soup, fruit.
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Serving you: About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home. Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat
Wednesday, April 12: Veal roulade, mashed potatoes, carrots, cookie.
Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA
Thursday, April 13, Easter special: Baked ham slice, whipped sweet potatoes, green beans, peaches.
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Friday, April 14, Good Friday: Centers closed. Monday, April 17: Meatball sandwich, redskins, mixed bean medley, fruit. Tuesday, April 18: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, ice cream. Wednesday, April 19: Chef salad, wedding soup, pears. Thursday, April 20, Birthday menu: Teryaki chicken, rice, vegetables, cupcake. Friday, April 21: Barbecue beef ribbetee, sweet potato bits, mixed vegetables, brownie. Monday, April 24: Baked lemon pepper chicken, wild rice, brussel sprouts, apricots. Tuesday, April 25: Salisbury steak, baked potato, coleslaw, mixed fruit salad. Wednesday, April 26: Tuscan chicken, penne pasta, tossed salad, peaches. Thursday, April 27, Volunteer luncheon: Stuffed pork chop, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cheesecake.
• Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management
For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us
Friday, April 28: Tuna salad sandwich, broccoli soup, fruit. April 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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Butler County Meals on Wheels
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eals on Wheels is an ideal program for older adults who are homebound and unable to shop for food or physically prepare their own meals. Each meal is nutritionally sound and meets two-thirds of seniors’ Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Hours and days of operation vary by location (see list below) but meals are generally served Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and noon. Consumers are asked to donate an average of $20 to $25 per week for meals. Anyone with limited mobility are eligible to receive benefits, which include nutritious food delivered by caring individuals. Butler County In-Home Meals on Wheels Butler Country Meals on Wheels (724) 285-3815 or (724) 285-9573 Connoquenessing Area Meals on Wheels (724) 789-7868 North Meals on Wheels (724) 935-1877 Freeport Area Meals on Wheels (724) 295-2760 Grove City Area Meals on Wheels (724) 458-5371 Moniteau Meals on Wheels (724) 791-2652
Slippery Rock Area Meals on Wheels (724) 458-5371 South Butler Community Meals on Wheels (724) 898-0080 Zelienople Area Meals on Wheels (724) 452-4270 For more information on services for seniors, visit our website at Pittsburghseniornews.com and click on the 2016-2017 Butler County Senior Resource Guide. BCSN
Ambulance Service • Wheelchair Van Service
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Care You Can Count On
• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 14 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)
Serving the Community Since 1967
• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those needing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs. • BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients. • We operate 11 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day. • Reduced rates are available for members.
Butler Ambulance Service • 106 First Street Butler, PA 16001 • (724) 283-4385
based Service Coordinators are responsive, caring and committed to helping you maintain your independence.
Be Connected, Stay Connected Conveniently located the Sunnyview Complex. Aginginand Physical/Intellectual 121 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 131 Disability Service Coordination Butler, PA 16001
724-431-3748 www.ccrinfo.org
HOME is where your CARE is...
Center for Community Resources can provide the support, resources and individualized care coordination for you or your loved one at HOME? Helping you stay in your HOME is our mission.
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Exercise Route My husband bought an exercise machine to help him shed a few pounds. He set it up in the basement but didn’t use it much, so he moved it to the bedroom. It gathered dust there, too, so he put it in the living room. Weeks later I asked how it was going. “I was right,” he said. “I do get more exercise now. Every time I close the drapes, I have to walk around the machine.” Swimming is Confusing… Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it to not die. 10-Pin Puns
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It’s your right to choose the home health and hospice provider you prefer. Ask for VNA.
I recently stumbled upon my favorite new sports team. It’s a woman’s bowling squad called “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gutter.” Winter Punderland As we waited for a bus in the frosty weather, the woman next to me mentioned that she makes a lot of mistakes when texting in the cold. I nodded knowingly. “It’s the early signs of typothermia.”
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To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Butler County Senior News.
Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________
Congratulations to Bonita Gaines who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. (A) Bridges; 2. (C) Phoenix; 3. (C) Madison; 4. (C) Carson; 5. (C) Key; 6. (A) Hudson; 7. (D) King; 8. (C) Cleveland; 9. (A) Dakota; 10. (D) Denver.
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724.445.2000 724.353.1531 724.445.3000 Senior Living • Skilled Care • Memory Care • Rehab
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Looking for Senior Resources? Visit our website at pittsburghseniornews.com View current and past issues of Butler County Senior News. Call (412) 760-5914 or visit www.pittsburghseniornews.com for more information.
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