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Pilar Fish, DVM, shares her feathered friends with nursing home residents.

Little Sisters of the Poor residents enjoy a visit by National Aviary feathered friends Residents of Little Sisters of the Poor enjoyed a visit by some very special feathered guests on March 11.

Dr. Pilar Fish, director of veterinary medicine at the National Aviary, introduced residents to a flock of visitors that included Milo, a bright yellow Call Duck; Disco Dan, an African Penguin; Brad, a Crested Coua; Goliath, a Pygmy Falcon;

and Penny, a Blue-fronted Amazon Parrot.

During the two-hour visit, residents learned about each bird’s unique behaviors and personality, and about the care they receive at the National Aviary Hospital, a leading avian medical program for specialized bird care. Milo and Disco Dan made themselves

at home, waddling up to guests, while Goliath, representing one of the smallest bird of prey species in the world, demonstrated his excitement for the visit by vocalizing enthusiastically and bobbing his long tail feathers.

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Why elders smile

By David Brooks, The New York Times Op-Ed Columnist

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few months ago, doctor and author Ezekiel Emanuel had an essay in The Atlantic saying that, all things considered, he’d prefer to die around age 75. He argued that he’d rather clock out with all his powers intact than endure a sad, feeble decline.

The problem is that if Zeke dies at 75, he’ll likely be missing his happiest years. When researchers ask people to assess their own well-being, people in their 20s rate themselves highly. Then there’s a decline as people get sadder in middle age, bottoming out around age 50. But then happiness levels shoot up, so that old people are happier than young people.

The people who rate themselves most highly are those ages 82 to 85.

a person learn to see a fraught situation both close up, with emotional intensity, and far away, with detached perspective.

Psychologists who study this now famous U-Curve tend to point out that old people are happier because of changes in the brain.

For example, when you show people a crowd of faces, young people unconsciously tend to look at the threatening faces but older people’s attention gravitates toward the happy ones.

Then there’s lightness, the ability to be at ease with the downsides of life. In their book, Lighter as We Go, Jimmie Holland and Mindy Greenstein (who is a friend from college) argue that while older people lose memory they also learn that most setbacks are not the end of the world. Anxiety is the biggest waste in life. If you know that you’ll recover, you can save time and get on with it sooner.

Older people are more relaxed, on average. They are spared some of the burden of thinking about the future. As a result, they get more pleasure out of present, ordinary activities.

My problem with a lot of the research on happiness in old age is that it is so deterministic. It treats the aging of the emotional life the way you might treat the aging of the body: as this biological, chemical and evolutionary process that happens to people.

I’d rather think that elder happiness is an accomplishment, not a condition, that people get better at living through effort, by mastering specific skills. I’d like to think that people get steadily better at handling life’s challenges. In middle age, they are confronted by stressful challenges they can’t control, like having teenage children. But, in old age, they have more control over the challenges they will tackle and they get even better at addressing them.

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Aristotle teaches us that being a good person is not mainly about learning moral rules and following them. It is about performing social roles well — being a good parent or teacher or lawyer or friend.

It’s easy to think of some of the skills that some people get better at over time.

First, there’s bifocalism, the ability to see the same situation from multiple perspectives. Anthony Kronman of Yale Law School once wrote, “Anyone who has worn bifocal lenses knows that it takes time to learn to shift smoothly between perspectives and to combine them in a single field of vision.

The same is true of deliberation. It is difficult to be compassionate, and often just as difficult to be detached, but what is most difficult of all is to be both at once.” Only with experience can

“The ability to grow lighter as we go is a form of wisdom that entails learning how not to sweat the small stuff,” Holland and Greenstein write, “learning how not to be too invested in particular outcomes.”

Then there is the ability to balance tensions. In Practical Wisdom, Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe argue that performing many social roles means balancing competing demands. A doctor has to be honest but also kind. A teacher has to instruct but also inspire. You can’t find the right balance in each context by memorizing a rule book. This form of wisdom can only be earned by acquiring a repertoire of similar experiences.

Finally, experienced heads have intuitive awareness of the landscape of reality, a feel for what other people are thinking and feeling, an instinct for how events will flow. In The Wisdom Paradox, Elkhonon Goldberg details the many ways the brain deteriorates with age: brain cells die, mental operations slow.

But a lifetime of intellectual effort can lead to empathy and pattern awareness. “What I have lost with age in my capacity for hard mental work,” Goldberg writes, “I seem to have gained in my capacity for instantaneous, almost unfairly easy insight.”

It’s comforting to know that, for many, life gets happier with age. But it’s more useful to know how individuals get better at doing the things they do. The point of culture is to spread that wisdom from old to young; to put that thousand-year-heart in a still young body. PSN This op-ed originally appeared in print on December 5, 2014, on page A35 of The New York Times.

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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back?

If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.

You must: • be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.

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PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.

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However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances.

This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis: 1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections 2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting 3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.

Free band festival features music for all ages

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The event brings together three of the best community bands in the western Pennsylvania region, plus an all-new festival band. The festival is scheduled for 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Upper St. Clair Theater, located in Upper St. Clair High School, just beyond South Hills Village Shopping Center on Route 19 South. Theater doors open at 1:45 p.m.. WQEDFM’s Jim Cunningham returns this year as the program host.

Best of all, admission is free. Contributions to support the festival are greatly appreciated but not required.

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Little Sisters of the Poor residents enjoy a visit by National Aviary feathered friends Continued from page 1

At the end of the program, Penny the Parrot showed off his superior parrot intelligence by painting a picture for her guests.

The outreach program is part of the National Aviary’s ongoing effort to share the beauty and wonder of birds while also educating and informing the public about the challenges many species face in the wild, and the work the National Aviary is doing to protect them.

“The birds that travel with us to off-site programs are ambassadors for their species,” says Dr. Fish. “The National Aviary is involved with conservation efforts here in the United States, and in other countries, where wild populations of many bird species are threatened. African Penguins, for instance, have seen a decline of more than 70 percent due to habitat loss, climate change and oil spills.” PSN

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Pilar Fish, DVM, visits nursing homes with geriatric birds and birds under special care in the Aviary’s hospital.

The National Aviary is home to more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species from around the world, many of them endangered. The National Aviary features walk through exhibits where birds fly freely and interact with visitors, as well as live bird shows and opportunities to handfeed and get close to a variety of birds.

Group tours are available. For more information, call (412) 323-7235 or visit www.aviary.org.

Photots provided by Laura J. Ellis.

Dr. Pilar Fish, Director of Veterinary Medicine at the National Aviary, gives Resident Louise Mangieri and lsp Activities Assistant Michael Wach a closer view of an African penguin.

A community-based alternative for nursing home type care is here – and you can stay in your own home

LIFE Pittsburgh is an all-inclusive program for people whose health issues interfere with their daily lives but who are capable of living safely and independently with our help. Our coordinated plan of care includes medical, social and daily living support. At LIFE Pittsburgh, older adults are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. They receive the very best care from dedicated geriatric care professionals without sacrificing their independence. Primary care and community services are provided through the Day Health Center and through our in-home program according to an individual Participant’s needs. LIFE Pittsburgh goes beyond simply “treating medical problems” to actually improving the quality of life for most of our Participants.

Each of our centers has a full time physician, registered nurse, dietitian, physical therapist, Occupational therapist, recreational therapist, groups of social workers, personal care assistants and more, all focused on your care. Even our transportation professionals are trained to keep an eye on you to ensure you stay in the best possible health. Every morning, at every center, a representative team meets to ensure that you have all needs met. This continuous coordination of care sets the LIFE program apart from any other care model, and ensures you enjoy the best possible quality of life.

LIFE Pittsburgh’s team of physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, dieticians, home care workers, and therapeutic recreation coordinators provides: • Primary medical and nursing care • Physical and occupational therapy • Recreational therapy programs that include things the individual likes to do • Individual and family counseling and health education

• Attention in the Participant’s home that may include health care, personal care, homemaker care/chore services, and meals • Pharmacy services to include drug costs • Transportation • Care 24 hours a day, when the Participant needs it • Meals at the Day Health Center, and at home if needed To join LIFE Pittsburgh you must: • Be 55 years or older; • Live in our service area (see zip codes); • Be assessed as eligible for nursing facility level of care as determined by the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging; • Be financially eligible as determined by the Allegheny County Assistance Office or be able to privately pay; and, • Be able to live safely in the community with our services.

Call us at (412) 388-8050. We’ll explain the enrollment requirements and walk you through the medical and financial eligibility process. There are other LIFE programs that cover the rest of Allegheny County as well as other counties in Pennsylvania and around the United States. Contact us at LIFE Pittsburgh and we’ll be happy to locate services in your area.

How to enroll: LIFE Pittsburgh enrollment staff will answer your questions about the program and can arrange a meeting either in the home or at the Day Health Center to discuss eligibility and any other questions. For more information, call (412) 388-8050.

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With Americans living longer than ever, we are faced with the difficult decision of how to care for aging loved ones.

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Cash, check, Master Card, and Visa are accepted. Permits may be purchased at the North Park or South Park clubhouses between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, or online at www.alleghenycounty.us/parkpasses.

Permits may be used Mondays and Wednesdays before 1 p.m. and all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Season golf permit holders will pay a reduced daily rate of $8 for 18 holes ($10 for non-residents) or $5 for 9 holes ($6 for non-residents).

Permits are not valid on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Carts are not included in the cost of the permit.

Season locker rentals are also available at $25 each for county residents and $31 each for non-residents.

Winter golf season continues through Sunday, March 15, after which the courses will close for regular season preparation. The tentative opening date for the 2015 Regular Golf Season is Wednesday, April 1, weather and conditions permitting.

For additional information, contact the North Park Golf Course at (724) 935-1967 or the South Park Golf Course at (412) 835-3545, or visit www.alleghenycounty. us/parks/fees/golf.aspx#permit. PSN

Free bus trip for World War II and Korean veterans A free bus trip to Washington, DC for World War II and Korean veterans will take place May 5. The trip will include a visit to the WWII, Korean and Iwo Jima Memorials.

The tour will also stop at Arlington Cemetery to view the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Meals are provided. Wheelchairs are available upon request; a nurse will be on each bus. Accomodations are only for veterans. Pick-up points are the Beaver County Parking Garage, Beaver; Ross Park Mall, North Hills; Parkway Center Mall, Greentree; and the Miracle Mile Shopping Center, Monroeville. For reservations or more details, call (724) 709-3614. PSN

Researchers at UPMC are looking for older volunteers to participate in a brain imaging study that examines the effect of normal aging on mental and physical abilities. Eligible participants will also complete various tasks and questionnaires. Participants will receive monetary compensation for completing the study. To be eligible, you must be over age 65, have no history of psychiatric or neurological disorders and pass a phone screening.

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AARP News Bauerstown AARP #2490 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bauerstown Fire Hall, 15 Wible Run Rd., entrance in rear. All area seniors are welcome to visit and consider becoming a member.

Dormont AARP #3016 will hold its next several meetings at Advent Episcopal Church, AKA Church of the Advent, 3010 Pioneer Ave., Brookline.

The April meeting will take place at noon April 9.The church is next to St. Pius Catholic Church, parking shared by both churches. This change is due to scheduled renovation to take several months at St. Catherine’s church hall.

Coffee, tea and pastries available for a small donation. Member donations requested for this month for local Food Banks: Wrapped Easter Candy.

Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 7 p.m. April 14 at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd.

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refreshments and entertainment by singer Brian Mohan.

Kennedy AARP Chapter #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. Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. April 23 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township.

The program will be What Can Moon Do For You, speakers will be Kathy Goldstrom, West Hills Health and Rehab and Leslie, Adult Day Services. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program.

New members and guests welcome.

Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route

19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month from September through May. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.

Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. April 20 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram. A representative from Ohio Valley Hospital’s Gero-Psych Unit will speak regarding elder care issues.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Members and guests welcome. Call (412) 331-2669.

Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Contact Chris Lakomy with questions at (412) 881-1726 or crsy4329@verizon.net. PSN

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Need help filing your income tax return? AARP Tax-Aide can assist you

By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

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nce again it’s that time of year when I get to remind you of the marvelous service available to assist you in filing your income tax returns.

This is such a tiring responsibility that comes around each year; we are fortunate that there is a free service available in the community.

AARP Tax-Aide is an excellent program that will assist all ages with low and midincomes. All of the counselors are trained to meet IRS requirements. Another such public program is VITA; their counselors have the ability to file basic returns.

E-filing makes your refund available to you even sooner!

Tax counselors have the ability to file your federal and state returns, as well as Property Tax and Rent Rebate (PA 1000) returns. There are returns such as business and rental property ownership that go beyond the scope of these volunteer counselors’ certification with the IRS. This does not mean that they are incapable; it means

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There are some documents that may take a little more time for you to accrue. The loss of a spouse in the prior year, for example, requires a copy of a death certificate.

So go through all of your return-related papers before you make the appointment.

Gather real estate tax receipts, healthcare expenses and premiums, W-2s and 1099s, as well as anything you deem might be used to reduce your tax liability. A great clue is to review what you needed for last year’s

return. Most importantly, bring along last year’s return to the preparer’s work site.

Having all the necessary paperwork available for the volunteer preparer will cut the amount of preparation time for both of you.

Check with your local library, borough or legislator for assistance in locating a site near you. You can also call (888) 227-7669 or visit AARP Tax-Aide at www. aarp.org/taxaide or the location nearest you.

Remember that the filing deadline is April 15. Let’s give your local tax preparer a big hand and thank the dedicated volunteers for being your local tax counselors. PSN

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Entertainment and Events 2 Jazz Uncorked, an evening of live music, wine, desserts and fun will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. April 11 at Lawrenceville Healthy Active Living Center, 4600 Butler St., Lawrenceville. There will be a wine tasting challenge game, wine tasting by Winery at Wilcox, desserts, a photo booth and live entertainment. Must be 21 or older to attend. Cost is $8 in advance, $10 at the door and $6 for adults ages 60 and older. Call (412) 622-6918 for details.

2 Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd, Allison Park, will host a antique and unique sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11. Dealers and private collectors will be selling all types of items, including antiques, vintage collectibles, upcycled items, and much more. Refreshments will also be available. A spaghetti dinner will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 15 and May 20; cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children ages five to 12. The annual Strawberry Festival takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. May 30. This event includes food, desserts, Chinese auction, hay ride, inflatables, bake sale, face painting and more. Visit www.parkwoodchurch.org for more information on any of the events.

2 The North Hills Chorale will present its spring concert, Songs of Hope and Inspiration at 7 p.m. May 2 and at 3 p.m.

May 3 in the Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless Townshop. Free-will offerings accepted. Additional information is available at www. nhchorale.com.

2 Experience old-fashioned rustic charm in a one-day Bedford excursion June 16 with Morningside Senior Center Travel. Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. from the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside. Cost is $77 per person and includes transportation, full lunch buffet and tour of the historic Bedford Springs Resort Hotel, a stop at Founders Crossing for coffee/tea and pastry, and other historical stops. Call Venie at (412) 361-0285 for details.

2 Travel to Medina and Cleveland, Ohio for a Christmas Bazaar in July. The group will meet at 7:45 a.m. July 28 from the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside, and will depart at 8 a.m. promptly. The first stop will be at Castle Noel in Medina. Enjoy lunch and stories from Kris Kringle himself then a tour of the largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction. The group will depart at 1:15 p.m. for the Christmas Story House in Cleveland. From there it is off to the Big Fun Toy Store, recently named one of the “Coolest Stores” in America. The group will head back to Pittsburgh at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $99 per person. Call Venie at (412) 361-0285 for details. PSN

Family Caregiver Support Program provides invaluable aid to local families

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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aregiving a loved one can be a full-time ongoing job, as anyone who has been in this role can attest. That loved one can be a spouse with impaired mobility, a parent with a dementia, a homebound sibling or a grandchild whose parents are deceased or unable to care for him.

In the United States, more than 65 million individuals— 29 percent of the adult population—currently provide care to someone who is ill, disabled, dependent or aged. Family caregivers, like the ones profiled below, comprise the largest single source of informal care.

Are you are taking care of a loved one? Could you use a helping hand? Support is available for family caregivers who are right here in our communities, working daily to balance caregiving with other life responsibilities. All of the following families receive support through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging’s (DHS/AAA) Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP.)

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The goal of the program is to help older adults continue to live safely at home, while reducing the burden among family members and friends who provide help. It helps to support (not replace) the care being provided by the family. Services include an assessment of the caregiver’s and older adult’s needs, benefits and resource counseling, training in caregiving skills, access to support groups and respite care.

Qualifying caregivers may receive monthly reimbursement for the purchases of caregiving supplies and/or services, as well as funds to assist with home modifications and assistive devices. FCSP allows caregivers the flexibility to choose the services and supplies they need most. Assistance is also available to

caregivers ages 55 or older who are caring for young relatives through 18 years of age.

Caring for a spouse Because the needs of caregivers vary widely, FCSP seeks to provide care and support that is tailored to the individual needs of each caregiver. In the case of Carol, 66, of Sharpsburg, who is the caregiver for her husband, James, 69, support comes in the form of homedelivered meals and overall care management. The couple has been with FCSP since July of last year.

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According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, a “caregiver” is defined as anyone who provides assistance to someone who is incapacitated to some degree and needs help. The care can come in the form of physical, emotional or spiritual support, assistance with activities of daily living and financial matters, and everything in between.

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on several occasions. While in the hospital, a couple of the nurses told Carol to call DHS/AAA and inquire about support services.

“The home-delivered meals have been a life saver,” Carol says. “Just wondering what I was going to have to shop for and make, especially with Jim’s special diet . . . I can say that having the meals takes quite a load off of me.”

Carol and James will probably add in-home support in the form of house cleaning when Carol goes into the hospital for surgery this year, as well. “Just knowing that the program is there is a big help,” Carol comments. “When this all started happening with our health, I wanted to do my best for Jim but I felt so alone and was terribly perplexed about who to call for help. Knowing that I can reach out for help makes me sleep better at night. I’m not up all night worrying.”

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Caring for a parent Janice of McKees Rocks began taking closer care of her mother, Theresa, 83, when she began to show signs of dementia. “While at the hospital with her, I noticed an ad in a magazine so I called the number and was directed to LifeSpan,” Janice recalls. The family has been with FCSP since October of last year, coordinated through LifeSpan, a DHS/AAA-affiliated care management provider.

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“FCSP benefits this mother-daughter team by being able to privately pay for a respite care worker while Janice is at work,” reports their care manager Kaeonna. “Since Theresa needs skilled care that fits under nursing home criteria, having this program helps her remain in her own home, with the extra services that FCSP offers being reimbursable.”

Janice was able to choose her mother’s in-home caregiver. “She’s my neighbor so she knows my mother well, which is good,” Janice explains. “I do most of the care, and my sister helps out, too, but having someone come in to help provides respite while I’m at work.

She sits with my mom for a couple of hours about three days each week. She makes sure that she’s eating lunch, because sometimes she forgets to eat, and she generally just provides companionship.”

FCSP reimburses the family for up to $200 of care each month. “I’m so appreciative of this program and how caring they are,” Janice says. “They make sure my mom is getting the right care and they are very caring themselves. My care manager calls me to doublecheck on everything, which is a comfort. For someone like myself who has never experienced being a caregiver like this, that means a lot. There’s some paperwork to fill out but they help me with it, so it’s not a problem. I would recommend it to anyone who is in a caregiving situation like mine.”

Marlene of Scott Township also takes care of her 82-year-old mother, who lives independently about 10 miles away in Crafton. The family originally signed up for FCSP when Marlene’s father was ill. When he passed away in 2003, the program Volume 6, Issue 6

Support Program since February 2011. She has been taking fulltime care of her grandson, Hunter, 6, since he was 18 months of age. Because Blanche is a social worker, she knew FCSP existed but wasn’t aware that it included grandparents raising grandchildren. “Since it falls under the Department of Aging, I assumed I had to be 60 years old to qualify.

That’s why I didn’t jump into it right away,” she says. “Then I learned that it’s open to grandparents who are 55 and older.”

Like Janice, Marlene is able to get reimbursed for in-home support and was able to choose the person who is providing it. “We found a really nice young girl, Pam, and she’s been helping my mom for years now,” Marlene says. “Pam is here about eight hours each week. She prepares some of the meals. Mom has bad knees so Pam helps her get in and out of the shower, then does her hair. She does the grocery shopping and sometimes she’ll take Mom out with with her.”

Through FCSP, the family also gets help mowing their lawn in the summer months. They also recently received a lift chair through the Home Modifications Grant program.

“That lift chair has been so helpful, and the program paid for all but 20 percent of the chair.

“The program really does help,” Marlene confirms, “ and it’s unbelievable how caring Nadine and everyone else is! Just last week, I received a $100 gift card for Giant Eagle . . . just for being a caregiver!

They take into consideration the caregiver and not just the person being cared for.”

Caring for extended family Janet, 66, of North Huntingdon has been solely taking care of her sister’s long-term boyfriend, Port Vue resident Daniel, 68, since her sister died in 2013. “I jokingly say I inherited Dan,” Janet says. “They had been dating for more than 20 years, and he’s part of the family.”

Janet began helping her sister with Dan’s care in 2009 after he had a

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stroke. The family connected with the FamilyLinks in 2012 and began receiving care management and FCSP services.

“The program made a big difference in Daniel’s life because he’s able to be more social and get out into his community more,” says Ruth, their care manager.

Janet agrees: “I have been able to step in and do what my sister did. I take him grocery shopping, to the bank so he can pay his bills, to his doctor’s appointments and other things like that. Ruth even made sure he had proper smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in his apartment.”

Caring for a grandchild Blanche, 63, of Dormont has been in the Grandparent Family Caregiver

Since Blanche works full time, the program helps her with the cost of day care. “That’s a big deal because day care is high. Having part of it reimbursed definitely helps when you have a young one who you have to clothe, feed and get to school activities.”

Through the program, Blanche also gets help with cleaning her home and grocery shopping. It also provides her with a precious two hours per week of respite. “I go to the library and read magazines. That’s my down time.”

“The program helps so much,” Blanche concludes. “I definitely recommend it.”

FCSP provides training, financial aid and stress relief for about 500 Allegheny County residents who are caring for older adults. The three DHS/AAA-affiliated care management providers in Allegheny County are Lifespan, Familylinks and Family Services of Western Pennsylvania. For more information, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or (800) 344-4319. PSN Volume 6, Issue 6

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followed through to her mother, who has COPD and debilitating arthritis.

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April Menu Wednesday, April 1: Chicken chow Mein, peas, brown rice, orange.

Thursday, April 2: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, banana.

Friday, April 3, Good Friday: Baked cod, macaroni and cheese, Italian green beans, pineapple tidbits.

Monday, April 6: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, orange.

Tuesday, April 7, Birthday menu: Boneless chicken breast, broccoli florets, diced paprika potatoes, mint brownie.

Wednesday, April 8: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, banana.

Thursday, April 9: Sliced turkey breast, mixed vegetables, baked yam, peach cuts.

Friday, April 10: Baked cod, scalloped potatoes, carrots, apple.

Monday, April 13: Barbecue shredded beef, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, pineapple tidbits.

Tuesday, April 14: Boneless pork loin, Harvard beets, green rice, orange.

Wednesday, April 15: Boneless chicken breast, whipped potatoes, green beans with tomatoes and rosemary, banana.

Thursday, April 16: Springs in pasta sauce with meatballs, tossed salad, apple.

Friday, April 17: Tuna salad, hard cooked egg, potato salad, marinated cucumbers, fruit cocktail.

Monday, April 20: Swiss steak, broccoli florets, peach cuts.

Tuesday, April 21: Chicken breast, yams, spinach salad, pears.

Wednesday April 22: Beef hot dog with chili, coleslaw with a twist, green and wax beans, banana.

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Thursday, April 23: Turkey, potatoes with chives and parsley, Brussels sprouts, pineapple tidbits.

Friday, April 24: Cabbage roll with ground beef, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, applesauce.

Monday, April 27: Cod with lemon pepper, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes with zucchini, pineapple tidbits.

Tuesday, April 28: Italian meatballs with penne, broccoli florets, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, April 29: Open face meatloaf sandwich, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, pear cuts.

Thursday, April 30: Chicken ala king, sweet and sour slaw, Italian 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.

Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Area Agency on Aging

Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Serving the older adults of Allegheny County 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

SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Assistance Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp.

(412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling

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Family Caregiver Training and Education Series

Session One: Friday, May 15: Home Safety and General Caregiving Skills • Home Safety – Informs caregivers how to provide a safe environment for themselves and the loved one in their care, including: understanding how to check their homes for hazards, how to keep their home safe from fire, recognizing the importance of knowing how to use equipment like wheelchairs, how to protect themselves and their loved one from infection, and how to be prepared for emergencies and to create a first aid kit and disaster supplies kit.

• General Caregiving Skills – Informs caregivers how they can measure their loved one’s vital signs such as pulse, respirations and body temperature and how to assist with medications.

Session Two: Tuesday, June 9: Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move and Assisting with Personal Care • Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move – Informs caregivers how to safely position and help their loved one move, including understanding and applying the principles of good body mechanics, the importance of repositioning a loved one who spends a lot of time in bed, and recognizing how to prevent pressure ulcers.

• Assisting with Personal Care – Informs participants how to assist their loved one with personal care such as mouth care, grooming, dressing and undressing, bathing and shampooing, and toileting; and recognizing the importance of personal care and knowing when personal care is needed.

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Session Three: Thursday, July 16: Caring for the Caregiver and Legal and Financial Issues • Caring for the Caregiver – Informs caregivers how to take care of their own health while caring for a loved one, including recognizing the signs of caregiver stress, identifying ways to make time for themselves and understanding how to access help from community organizations such as respite care.

• Legal and Financial Issues – Informs caregivers about legal and financial issues that affect them and the loved one for whom they care, including understanding the legal issues surrounding caring for someone and planning his or her health care, as well as financial issues such as insurance information and budgeting.

Session Four: Friday, August 14: Healthy Eating and Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia • Healthy Eating – Informs caregivers about good nutrition and how to help their loved one eat, including recognizing that healthy eating is important for people of all ages, understanding basic nutrition and knowing how to help feed a loved one, if necessary.

• Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia – Informs caregivers how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, as well as handle common behaviors associated with the disease, including daily activities such as bathing and eating and being able to recognize the signs of depression (caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are at risk for depression).

Sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the DHS/AAA offices, located at 2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor, downtown Pittsburgh. Refreshments will be served.

Caregivers will receive booklets containing additional information on the topics discussed during the training. There is no cost for caregivers but registration is required. RSVP by calling (412) 350-4996. PSN

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This program is supported by Highmark, the Allegheny County Medical Society, and the United Way of Allegheny County.

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he Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) is offering a Family Caregiver Training series, designed to help nonprofessional caregivers gain an understanding of what is involved in caring for a loved one and to know how to provide the care.

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Assistive tub/shower device helps those who have difficulty with bathing over the edge of the tub when entering or exiting the tub/shower. The action of stepping over the tub edge may be present much difficulty, as well as a safety risk for people who are unsteady on their feet or experience leg weakness. Others who are following certain precautions following orthopedic surgery may not be allowed to lift their leg high enough to clear the tub edge.

By Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L, Assitant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh For Pittsburgh Senior News Editor’s note: This article is part of a series that shares information about adaptive equipment and assistive devices to help older adults age-in-place.

From the time we are born, showering or bathing is an important activity of everyday life. Unfortunately, age-related changes, chronic health conditions and fear of falling are just a few of the reasons why people may begin to avoid using their combination tub/shower.

While sponge bathing may be an adequate alternative for some, many people in this situation can maintain or improve their independence for bathing in their tub/shower through

use of an assistive device known as a tub transfer bench.

The main purpose of a tub transfer bench is to eliminate the need to step

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The tub transfer bench has four legs: two legs of the bench are positioned in the tub and the other two remain on the outside edge of the tub. The bench should allow the person using it to face the water source. This is important to remember, as some tub transfer bench models can be used in any tub/ shower whereas other models are only designed for a right- or left-facing tub/ shower. The person using the tub transfer bench sits on the edge of the bench

that is extended slightly outside of the tub edge; then the person (or caregiver) lifts the person’s legs, one at a time, into the tub. The person using the tub transfer bench scoots to the middle of the bench and is ready to bathe.

For those who are using a tub transfer bench for the first time, there are several things to consider. First, it is important to be sure the tub transfer bench fits in the overall bathroom space. Since two legs of the device extend beyond the tub edge, the bench may interfere with use of the toilet or sink. Different models vary widely, with the bench length ranging from 24 inches up to 33 inches.

Second, the legs of a tub transfer bench, which are generally adjustable, must be balanced to accommodate for the difference in height between the bathroom floor itself and the floor of the tub. Some models have adjustable legs similar to those on a walker whereas other models have adjustable legs that you simply twist to raise or lower the bench height. Because the bench sits

bursable expense through insurance.

Prices range from $60 up to $250 or more depending on the model style and seller. Tub transfer benches are available through online purchase, national large-chain retailers and also local pharmacies.

partially out of the tub/shower, care must be given to avoid water accidentally spilling out of the tub/shower onto the bathroom floor. Easy solutions to avoid this problem include using a shower liner or a flexible shower hose.

Lastly, the maximum weight limit may be as little as 250# or as much as 450# so it is important to check this information before purchasing.

Unfortunately, tub transfer benches are not typically covered as a reim-

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The tub shower bench is just one of many tools available to help individuals who are having trouble with bathing. If you or a loved one are having increased difficulty managing daily activities, ask your doctor for a referral to occupational therapy. Occupational therapists can offer additional ideas, assistive devices and strategies that help you to keep your independence and stay safe. PSN Dr. Toto is an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. She is board certified in gerontology and has over 25 years of experience helping older adults to maintain independence in their home and community.

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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

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.

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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.

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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

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Caregiver support books A Caregiver’s Challenge: Living, Loving, Letting Go

by Maryann Schacht, MSW ISBN: 0976414007, $16.95 (hospice price $9.95) This book is a caregiver’s survival guide for adjusting to the changes that occur when a loved one falls seriously ill.

It is filled with resources, recommendations and questions to explore.

Aging Families and Caregiving by Sara Qualls and Steven Zarit (ISBN-13: 978-0470008553) This guide provides guidance for caregivers, families and those who counsel them on managing caregiving challenges for aging family members.

Finding Your Way: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers

by Dr. Linda Rhodes ($16.95) Formatted by specific subjects for easy access, this encyclopedia book is an essential companion for dayto-day caregiving.

The Caregiver’s Survival Handbook: Caring for Your Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself

by Alexis Abramson and Mary Anne Dunkin ISBN-13: 978-0399529986, $15.95 The author, an aging expert who frequently appears on the Today Show, offers advice on various healthcare issues, as well as the emotional aspects of caregiving—guilt, frustration, anger, fatigue and burnout. Written especially for women who are caring for parents and children while maintaining a home and working.

The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers: Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent

by Barry J. Jacobs (ISBN-13: 978-1572307292) For anyone with the responsibility of caring for a sick or disabled parent, this clear-eyed guide will be of real assistance.

The author is the director of behavioral sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Pennsylvania.

I t o ff e r s 2 5 0 re a l l i f e questions and common sense answers on topics that caregivers face.

Self-Care for Caregivers: A Twelve-Step Approach by Pat Samples (ISBN: 978-1568385600, $14.95)

The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving (ISBN: 978-0471414094, $14.95) Angela Perry, MD and the AMA draw upon the experience and advice of experts to address the emotional and practical aspects faced in home care: basic and special caregiving skills, choosing and paying a provider, long-term care, nursing home care, care for the caregiver and more.

Especially useful is a section on organizations and resources.

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This down-to-earth, encouraging book can help you make the most of your caregiving experience without losing yourself in the process. It discusses the pitfalls of caregiving—the emotional strain, daily struggles, competing needs and questions about confronting pain—and provides suggestions on how to stay strong and sane while offering healthy support and love.

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

• Affordable housing for seniors

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Wood Towers Apartments

Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Milliones Manor Apartments

(724) 935-7411

• wall-to-wall carpet • individually controlled heat and AC • large storage areas • pantry • linen closet • an intercom system • emergency pull cord devices in every bedroom and bathroom • secured doors with spring locks & peep holes • Handicapped accessible

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• HUD subsidized rent based on income

• Income restrictions apply.

• Income limitations apply.

• Section 8 vouchers and

Come see all that we have to offer!

2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Equipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting, A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility, Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower

Income Limits Apply 1 (800) 238-7555

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Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired HUD subsidized onebedroom apartments

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62 years of age and older.

Forest Hills Senior Apartments

493 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Call 412-563-6566 or visit

• Affordable housing for seniors

certifications accepted.

Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 683-5850

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

For more details call (412) 681-6350

(412) 829-3910 or (800) 238-7555

Each unit features

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

must be 62 years of age or older.

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PLEASE CALL:

62 years of age and older

614 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA 15209

• All household members

(Mt. Oliver)

John Paul Plaza

2827 Bedford Avenue

for one and two bedroom units

ORMSBY MANOR APARTMENTS

Call (412) 821-4474

Tiffany Apartments 925 California Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Lovely updated units.

1BR $650-670+e.

Includes central AC & heat.

Elevator, laundry, social room.

Parking garage available.

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Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.

Eligibility: 62 years or older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income • Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and community room.

Call 412-687-7120 iwabel@ehdoc.org

Brinton Towers Apartments • One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments • Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door • Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost-free Refrigerator • Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning • Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System • Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking • Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon • Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped

412-242-0273 www.steiner-realty.com

Don’t wait, call today! (412) 824-9000 3000 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Spring into action with this nutrition checklist 4 Spring clean your refrigerator, freezer and medicine cabinet. Outdated food and drugs can be dangerous to your health. Questions?

Ask your pharmacist or a registered dietitian.

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inally, it’s spring, or at least that is what the calendar is saying.

From a nutrition viewpoint, the season offers the opportunity to introduce or revisit some promises made during our New Year’s resolutions—that is, if we can remember them! Here is a checklist that might jog your memory or give you a new direction.

4 Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.

Take a walk, do leg lifts or aim for arm and shoulder stretches—whatever is safe and doable for you. Just get moving. It can be in 10-minute spurts. Keep in mind that sitting is the new “smoking” when it comes to raising your health risks.

4 Restock your snack and food supplies for easy and quick meals. Aim for foods that have some nutrient value and meet your needs for sodium, fat and sugar content.

4 In the pantry or freezer: Lean protein like chicken, fish filets, tuna or salmon, ground turkey or beef, dried or canned beans, lentils, some whole grains like oatmeal or quinoa along with your favorite pasta or cereals. Add some canned or frozen vegetables and fruits and some stock or broth – chicken, beef or vegetable, and a pasta sauce or the makings.

4 The refrigerator is the place for eggs, lower-fat cheeses, yogurt, low-fat dairy—enough to have on hand for a quick meal.

4 Add some onions or potatoes to the list along with some of your favorite fresh veggies like celery, carrots, or peppers and fruits like bananas.

4 This restock gives you the tools for a quick soup, a stirfry or pasta meal, or the favorite meat and potato (with a veggie) without having to depend on frozen meals or take-out.

4 Revisit some basic tools that are constantly changing.

Have you learned to read labels on food? The food labels are changing and know that companies are reformulating some of your favorites. This is being done to lower the sodium, sugar or fat (three flavor additions that are under scrutiny these days). And the replacement ingredients may not be ones you enjoy.

More on this next month!

Need help? Send an email to nutrition@shrs.pitt.edu for some easy meal and label tips. Happy spring! PSN

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By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News

4 Buy some updated exercise or walking shoes that are fitted to your needs. This is not the accessory to pick up at the recycle shop or the bargain bin.

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Pitt Pavilion Was Buried Under Pitt Stadium steel columns that blocked the view and wooden bleachers, with no backs, were erected over an exposed hill.” At halftime and at the end of the game the players were forced out into the cold to get to their locker rooms.

By Henry Peter Gribbin For Pittsburgh Senior News

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niversity of Pittsburgh basketball fans are well acquainted with the Petersen Events Center. Sitting on the site where Pitt Stadium once stood, this impressive building plays host to one of the more dominant teams in the east. It is a beautiful facility, much more fan friendly than the Fitzgerald Field House where the Pitt Panthers once called home.

Before the Fitzgerald Field House was built in 1951 Pitt played their home basketball games in what was referred to as the Pavilion. It was nothing more than a large auditorium buried in the bowels of Pitt Stadium.

teams came here to play they were in for a shock.

When Pitt Stadium was dedicated in 1925 it was one of many new athletic facilities built across the country in the 1920s. But when visiting basketball

As Jim O’Brien wrote in his book Hail To Pitt : ”When the stadium was built the basketball floor was added as an afterthought. There were a half dozen

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Pitt did field good teams, especially in the 1930s. Under coach Red Carlson (1923-53), the Panthers won an impressive 367 games against 248 losses. Three of his players won AllAmerican honors: Charley Hyatt, Claire Cribbs and Don Smith. The Pavilion could hold 4,000 people, and Pitt would often sell out against teams such as Notre dame, West Virginia and Duquesne.

While the players from that era were tough and gritty, we must not forget the fans who sat on those bleachers under the stadium on cold winter nights.

They were heroes every bit as much as the players were. PSN

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Affordable Retirement Living “A Gracious Experience”

Efficiencies available immediately to qualified individuals.

A United Methodist Church Union Facility Income Limits Apply

Parkview Towers 8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 62 and Older April 2015 • Pittsburgh Senior News

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u Community/Game Room u Controlled Access u Elevator u Emergency Call System u Library u One-Bedroom Floor Plan u On-Site Laundry Facility u Service Coordinator u Utility Allowance

(412) 241-9474 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

SENIOR CITIZEN RETIREMENT LIVING

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

111 Caroline Street • Munhall, PA 15120 (412) 461-2993 • www.umcu-parkview.com

Riverview Manor 1500 LeTort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • (412) 734-0741 Dave Carlton • (Property Manager)

Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living Rent is based on income.

Age 62 or Mobility Impaired An affiliate of National Church Residences

Computer tips for seniors from Pittsburgh Computer Help

BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA

1. To enlarge text on most webpages and email, hold down the ctrl key and press the + key on windows; command and + on Mac. Swap + with - to zoom out.

2. Use different passwords for different websites. Have one password for email, a separate password for banking, etc.

If you can’t remember them all, write them down in a book and store the book in a hidden place.

All utilities are included!

3. Avoid clicking ads on websites and ads that pop up in front of the website you’re on. Be especially cautious of programs that claim to “clean your PC,” as these often contain viruses.

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4. Beware of anyone calling you claiming to have identified a problem on your computer. Remember, no one knows what is going on with computer unless they’ve seen it.

• Huge floor plans with sunken living rooms,

large bay windowsEquipped Kitchens • Controlled access buildings with intercom Mini blinds and door cameras Laundry facilities • Easy Access showers in two bedroom units Wall available to wall carpet • Convenient24 tohbus trolleymaintenance our eand mergency

5. If you are asked for a credit card, or they speak with urgency, it is almost certainly a scam. If you shop online, use a credit card instead of a debit card. For an added layer of security, create a free PayPal account to mask your credit card.

Cable TV ready Brightwood Plaza Apartments Individually c ontrolled heat/air conditioning 4940 Brightwood Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102 Utilities Included * 831-5733 Office (412) 831-9454; Fax (412)

Email BRIGHTWOODPLAZA@VERIZON.NET AJ Demor Towers – Verona 412-­‐820-­‐0388 *Emory Senior Housing, E. Liberty 412-­‐363-­‐6894

Equipped Kitchens • Mini Blinds • Laundry Facilities *Lavender H eights, Penn Hills Equipped • Wall to Wall Carpet • 24 HourKitchens Emergency Maintenance 412-­‐798-­‐1341 Mini linds Included* • Cable TV Ready • bUtilities Ridge A venue, N ew Kensington Laundry f acilities • Individually Controlled Heat/Air Conditioning 724-­‐337-­‐4080 Wall to wall carpet AJ Demor Towers-Verona maintenance 24 hour emergency (412) 820-0388 Income and age TrV estrictions Cable ready apply.

Contact t he c ommunity o f our E. choice for details. *Emory Senior Housing, Liberty Individually controlled hyeat/air conditioning (412) 363-6894 Professionally M anaged b y: Utilities Included *

Services offered by Pittsburgh Computer Help:

• Training and instruction • Equipment purchasing advice • Web design and social media • Internet surfing and networking • Virus and spyware detection and removal • Repairs and maintenance To learn more, visit www.pittsburghcomputerhelp.com or call (412) 589-9573 to set up an in-home appointment. PSN

AJ Demor Towers – Verona

412-­‐820-­‐0388 *Emory Senior Housing, E. Liberty 412-­‐363-­‐6894 *Lavender Penn PA Hills 1110 Steuben St.,Heights, Pittsburgh, 15220 412-­‐798-­‐1341 62 and Older Ridge Avenue, New Kensington ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access 724-­‐337-­‐4080 ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance

➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan Income a nd a ge r pply. ➻ On-Site Laundry Facilityestrictions ➻ ServiceaCoordinator Contact the community of your choice for details.

Managed by: Alia Professionally Carter, Senior Manager

Elliott Heights

(412) 920-7181

Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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A burglar is in big trouble A burglar has just made it into the house he’s intending ransacking, and he’s looking around for stuff to steal. All of a sudden, a little voice pipes up, “I can see you, and so can Jesus!” Startled, the burglar looks around the room.

No one there at all, so he goes back to his business.

“I can see you, and so can Jesus!” The burglar jumps again, and takes a longer look around the room. Over in the corner by the window, almost obscured by curtains, is a cage in which sits a parrot, who pipes up again, “I can see you, and so can Jesus!” “So what,” says the burglar, “you’re only a parrot!” To which the parrot replies, “Maybe, but Jesus is a rottweiler!”

A frog calls a psychic Recently, the Psychic Hotline and Psychic Friends Network have launched hotlines for frogs. Here is the story of one frog and his discussing with his psychic.

A frog telephones the Psychic Hotline and is told, “You are going to meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you.” The frog says, “This is great!

Will I meet her at a party, or what?”

“No,” says the psychic. “Next semester in her biology class.”

Taken from www.ahajokes.com.

Available Units

Eva P. Mitchell Residence

1621 Lincoln Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Now accepting Housing Applications. Age 62 and older or Mobility Impaired.

Beechtree Commons 6460 Leechburg Rd. Verona, PA 15147 62 and Older

Section 8 assistance available to those who qualify. Rent reduced to 30% of tenant income.

Income Limits Will Apply • Newly renovated spacious efficiencies and 1 bedroom apartments • Carpet and central air conditioning • Controlled building entry • Emergency call systems in units • On-site service coordinator • Community room/planned activities • On-site laundry facilities For information on placing an application, call

Donna Rivers at (412) 363-4169

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OpeningCoalition Soon Northside Northside Coalition Senior Housing 1500 Brighton Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING FOR PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS EQUIPPED KITCHEN, W/W CARPETING, A/C, WINDOW COVERINGS, COMMUNITY, COMPUTER ROOM & LAUNDRY FACILITY, SECURE INTERCOM ACCESS, PUBLIC TRANS $22,050/yr. 2 Persons…$23,150/yr $25,200/yr.

Income Limits Apply: 1 Person…$20,250/yr;

Please contact SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC

PHONE:

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Air ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Elevator ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ All Utilities Included (412) 798-5589 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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DOWN 1 Venomous viper 2 Teeny 3 Listener 4 “Quiet!”

5 Nursery feature 6 Can. neighbor 7 Famed social-realist painter 8 “Sound of Music” song 9 Secondhand 10 Metal refuse 11 Big book 13 Egg 19 Volcano’s outflow 20 Expert 21 Hang out in the hammock 22 Gaucho’s weapon 23 Young hog 25 Cut into slivers 26 “Sad to say ...”

27 Egg container 29 State with conviction 31 — out a living 33 Dangerous fly 34 Chiseled 36 Racetrack adviser 37 Met melody 38 Pepper dispenser 39 Horseback game 40 Buy, renovate and sell quickly 43 — pinch 44 Greek mountain 45 Every last bit 46 “Science Guy” Bill

Beechtree Commons II 6560 Leechburg Rd, Verona PA 15147 62 and Older ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance ➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator

Alia Carter, Senior Manager

Office (412) 793-8693 Fax (412) 798-3210 Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Bellefield Dwellings Historic building located in the Oakland Civic Center 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available Located on a bus line, convenient to shopping, cultural activities and health care facilities.

Building with on-site laundry and roof garden.

Income-based rent, Section 8 with utilities included.

Applications accepted daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

4400 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 *MUST BE 62 YEARS OR OLDER OR DISABLED* (412) 621-1132

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16 Paper quantity 17 Vat 18 Heavy hammer 20 Photo book 23 Fraud 24 Hen pen 25 G.B.S. devotee 28 Right angle 29 Island farewell 30 Shelter from the storm 32 Riga resident 34 Barrel 35 Denomination 36 Flavor 37 Current measure 40 Supporting 41 Laugh-a-minute 42 Flood-related 47 Misfortunes 48 As one 49 Lotion additive 50 Baby food 51 Cowgirl Evans

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Congratulations to Peggy Dean who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. B; 2. A; 3. A; 4. A; 5. A; 6. C; 7. A; 8. D.

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• New furnace installation • Furnace repairs • Furnace cleaning and check-up • Boiler repairs • Air purification systems • Plumbing • Free estimates

924 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, 15233 (412) 321-3356 • (412) 931-0949 http://eugenebeckcompany.com

24 Hour Emergency Service • (412) 635-8424

The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc. 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 241-5415 Fax: (412) 241-0312

Bernadette L. Rose, Supervisor

Senior Resources

Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future.

AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call (888) 687-2277.

Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call (800) 272-3900.

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.

COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us.

Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call (800) 692-7462.

Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call (800) 677-1116.

Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs.

Call (800) 333-4636.

Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call (800) 633-4227.

Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.helpinpa.state. pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call (866) 286-3636.

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Entertainers

Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577.

Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-aLong, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.

Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.

Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group.

Email: jimmy.sapienza@verizon.net. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today.

Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412)-608-8429.

Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.

Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites.

Bob (412) 487-3134.

Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.

Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.

Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.

Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.

Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.

Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or lesshe403@verizon.net.

Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.

Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.

Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.

Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.

Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.

Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com.

Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.

Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.

Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.

Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093.

Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.

Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.

Speakers Available: Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030 Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573.

Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.

Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.

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Trust your heart to the hospital with the doctor who does more than just read the book, he wrote it. Visit UPMC.com/heart.

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