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JAA volunteer Geri Coffey pins a boutonniere on resident Herb Mandell at the senior prom.
Citiparks installs Advisory Council members. See page 8.
Jewish Federation sponsors second annual Good Deeds Day The Jewish Federation Volunteer Center involved more than 450 volunteers in a variety of activities at five sites during Pittsburgh’s second annual Good Deeds Day on Sunday, March 9. Four sites were in Squirrel Hill; one was in Scott Township. Hours varied by site.
Activities at each site reflected a specific Jewish value, such as honoring the elderly (a “senior prom” for nursing home residents), feeding the hungry (preparing food); caring for the sick (donating blood), providing for the needy (a book drive and day of sorting donations),
and acts of loving kindness (making no-sew blankets and knit caps for refugees). But volunteers didn’t have to be Jewish to participate, and good-deed recipients included individuals and organizations inside and beyond the Jewish community. Continued on page 6
Bob Prince brought his own style to baseball broadcasts. Read all about it on page 26.
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Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster Meet the new chairpersons from each of the Citiparks Healthy Active Living Program’s Senior Community Centers in Allegheny County on page 8. Don’t forget that the tax filing deadline is April 15.
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Citiparks’ Spring Senior Games to be held this month and next Head out to the court, the course or the park for some enjoyable competition! If you’re age 60 or older and a resident of Allegheny County, it’s not too late to sign up and participate in the Senior Games, sponsored by Citiparks SeniorInterests. The games will take place from April 23 through May 8 at various locations throughout Pittsburgh area. Competition events will include archery, bocce, bowling, darts, 5K run, golf (9 holes), horseshoes, Kooshball, pool (8-ball), shuffleboard, Frisbee toss, half-mile walk and softball throw. For more information, call Citiparks at (412) 422-6405. PSN
Representative Erin Molchany to host Renovation Fair and Senior Fair
She will also host a Senior Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. April 24 at St. Pamphilus Chuch, 1000 Tropical Ave., South Hills. There will be representatives from state and local agencies, health organizations and nonprofits. Learn about tax rebates, education programs, volunteer opportunities, prescription drug plans and more. Door prizes will be available and light refreshments will be served. Call (412) 343-2094 or visit www.pahouse.com/molchany/ for more information. PSN
Pittsburgh Pizzazz. A life in showbiz Pittsburgh’s own Patti Faloon has enjoyed a career in show business that spans over sixty years. From the Big Band Era of the 1940’s to her present day performances as Rainbow the Clown, Patti’s story is full of delightful, often amusing anecdotes; mostly taking place in Pittsburgh. It’s also the story of a woman who, despite tragic loss, knew that the show had to go on.
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Representative Erin Molchany will host a Renovation Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5 at the Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Creedmoor Ave., South Hills.
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Shaler Township and Etna Borough team up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Senior golf passes go on sale this month The Allegheny County Parks Department will begin selling senior golf passes at North and South Park Golf Courses starting on Monday, March 17. Allegheny County residents and non-residents ages 60 and older are eligible to purchase a pass at $80 for residents and $100 for nonresidents. Cash, check, Master Card/Visa are all acceptable forms of payment.
Across the country, throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and right in our own communities, people are dying from prescription drug overdoses. We do not have to look far to see the escalating numbers of people dying from overdoses of painkillers and other opioids. Sadly, more and more of our families are being touched by this epidemic. In a fight to help address this epidemic, the Shaler Township and Etna Police Departments are teaming up to keep drugs out of the wrong hands as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s eighth annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 at Shaler North Hills Library, located at 1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard in Glenshaw. Shaler police will collect unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, pet medications, tablets, pills, caplets, patches, vitamins and supplements, inhalers, homeopathic remedies and liquid medications (in leak-proof containers). All medications can be left in their original containers and void of any personal information.
Passes may be purchased at the North Park or South Park clubhouse from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Passes are not valid on Fridays, Saturdays or Sunday, and are not issued on those days. Pass holders are responsible for daily rates of $8 for 18-holes ($10 for nonresidents) or $5 for 9-holes ($6 for non-residents). Carts are not included in this cost. Season locker rentals are available at $25 each for residents and $31 each for non-residents. Winter golf will continue through Sunday, March 16, after which time the courses will close for regular season preparation. The tentative opening date for the 2014 regular golf season is Friday, March 28, weather and conditions permitting. PSN
The organizers of this event are Norma and Dave Hufnagel, who lost their son, David, to a heroin overdose. “We thank people for taking the 15 minutes or so that it takes to clean up their medications,” Dave says. “If we can spare one family the heartache we went through, it’s worth it.” PSN
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To learn more, call Norma Hufnagel at (412) 781-7030.
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Jewish Federation sponsors second annual Good Deeds Day Continued from page 1 More than 75 volunteers attended the Senior Prom at the Jewish Association on Aging (JAA), which featured decorations reminiscent of a high school prom, music from the seniors’ early years and dancing. “This is such a beautiful event,” said Geri Coffey, as she greeted JAA residents and pinned on crepe paper corsages and boutonnieres. “I volunteer at JAA at least once or twice a week, reading to residents and serving meals. It’s a great feeling to know you’re helping others, and every time I leave here, I walk out with a smile on my face.”
Avielle Keller, 5, with JAA resident Milton Wolfson.
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“If you believe that all kinds of people can work together to save the world — that all kinds of people must work together — then Good Deeds Day is an opportunity to put your belief into action,” added Judi Kanal, chair of the Jewish Federation Volunteer Center. In 2013, 400,000 volunteers in 50 countries participated in Good Deeds Day, together extending a total of one million hours of service. In 2014, it’s estimated that 530,000 volunteers par-
ticipated worldwide. The Giant Eagle Foundation, KIND Healthy Snacks and Sampo Distributors were local event sponsors. “Good Deeds Day originated in Israel in 2007,” explained event co-chair Robin Gordon. “This event embodies two ideas: that every single person can do something to improve the lives of others and that doing a good deed, whether large or small, improves the world. We believe in these concepts and want to put them into action for the benefit of both volunteers and the community.” Good Deeds Day co-chair Judy Wein explained further: “Five sites were available, each geared toward a
Volunteers Louis and Lori Plung came in style to the Senior Prom.
Resident Anna Kosko poses with her daughter and grandsons.
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Among the volunteers who came dressed up for the Prom – including some in tuxes – was Avielle Keller, possibly the youngest volunteer, at age five. “My favorite part is getting dressed up and being in pictures,” said Avielle, who came with parents Matt and Kristen to the event. “I like to help people and make them smile,” she added before running off to do just that at the photo booth.
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In addition to sponsoring Good Deeds Day, the Jewish Federation Volunteer Center sponsors Mitzvah Day each year on December 25. Approximately 700 volunteers provided more than 1,700 hours of service at 65 locations this past December.
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Citiparks installs Advisory Council members and hosts orientation Mayor William Peduto kicked off the Citiparks Healthy Active Living Program’s annual Advisory Council Orientation on February 21 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. At the luncheon, he swore in and presented gavels to chairpersons from each of the Senior Community Centers in Allegheny County. They are as follows:
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Sandra Potter, Beechview
Patrick Prince, Brighton Heights
Ollie Bryant in for Hazel Jenkins, Glen Hazel
Joe Mastriano, Greenfield
Beverly Locke, Hazelwood
Reggie Tolliver, Homewood
Janet O’Connor, Lawrenceville
Tim Boyle, Morningside
Jim MacDonald, Mt. Washington
Artelia McCormick, North Side
Nalda Millender, Northview Heights
Margaret Weber, Sheraden
Councilman Corey O’Connor, chairperson for the Committee on Urban Recreation, and Citiparks assistant director of Community Services Dick Skrinjar were in attendance, along with about 140 senior center members. The orientation provides training directed toward effective Advisory Council leadership. Workshops included Team Building and How to Make Meetings Work, Taking and Recording Minutes, Financial Records and Reports, Representation and Advisement.
Carol Coultas, South Side
Jean Baird, West End
After the workshop sessions, lunch was served and Ellen Gamble delivered the keynote, “Engagement: Has a Nice Ring to It.” John Clancy, center director at the Citiparks Hazelwood program office and also an officer of the United States Navy, led the “Pledge of Allegiance” along with veterans in attendance. PSN The Healthy Active Living Program is sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh and is funded in part by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging.
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Councilman O’Connor, Mayor Willam Peduto and assistant director of Community Services Dick Skrinjar. City Councilman Corey O’Connor visits with Lawrenceville’s Lori Morgano.
Citiparks Mt. Washington site manager Donna Rengers (left) poses with her advisory council members.
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Harmony Singers present annual spring show
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North Hills Chorale presents a concert The North Hills Chorale will present a concert entitled Going to the Movies at 7 p.m. April 26 and at 3 p.m. April 27 in the Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center (a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence), 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, McCandless Township. Free-will offerings accepted. Additional information is available at www.nhchorale.com. PSN
Join Greentree seniors for lunch Come and join the Greentree seniors from noon to 2 p.m. April 2 at the Green Tree Fire Hall, 825 Poplar St., Greentree. Enjoy a hot lunch and dessert for $9. Reservations are neccessary. If lunch has not been paid for, contact Barbara at (412) 922-5747 or Jean at (412) 414-8429. After a short meeting, entertainment will be provided. PSN
LifeSpan presents spring sale and exhibit Primary Colors Art Guild presents the 12th annual Spring Sale and Exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m. May 16 and from 11 a.m. at the LifeSpan Hillsdale Community Resource Center, 1444 Hillsdale Ave., Dormont. There will be appetizers, Chinese auction, raffles and plenty of art. There will be free shuttle bus service and parking in the Dormont pool parking lot Friday evening. This event is free and open to the public. Call (412) 343-6050 for details. PSN
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Entertainment and Events * The Pittsburgh Area Theatre Organ Society will present Dave Wickerham at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ in a “Welcome Spring” concert featuring popular favorite tunes, old and new at 2 p.m. April 5 at Keystone Oaks High School Auditorium, 1000 Kelton, Ave., Dormont. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Students and children are free with an adult admission. Call (412) 241-8108 or (724) 446-9744 or visit www.theatreorgans.com/patos for details. PATOS’ May 3 concert will be a Harold Lloyd silent movie Girl Shy with Clark Wilson at the Wurlitzer Console. All of the above information applies to this concert, as well. * Epiphany Catholic Church, 184 Washington Place, across from Chatham Center, offers a fish fry featuring “the biggest fish sandwich in town” every Friday through May from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information or place an order, call (412) 471-1008.
* Pennsylvania’s Largest Toy, Comic and Pop Culture Convention Celebrates 24 years at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, April 11 to 13. Hours are from 1 to 9 p.m. April 11; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 12; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13. The Steel City Con has 750 vendor tables of new and vintage toys, gold, silver and modern age comic books and much more. Admission is $30 for a single day or $15 for a three day pass; children ages five and under are free. There will also be celebrity guests, free parking, costume contest, panels and workshops, charity auctions, hourly prize drawings and much more. Call (724) 502-4350 or visit www. steelcitycon.com for more information. * The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon April 17 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton
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* Glenshaw AARP #3744 will host a trip to see Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds June 19 at PNC Park. Begin with breakfast at Eat ‘n Park, drive by the statue of Mazeroski before receiving a box of Crackerjacks and a $5 coupon for merchandise or food while at the game. Afterwards, the group will go to Steak ‘n Shake. Quest Coach transportation from Shaler Township, all taxes and gratuities included. Cost is $75 per person. Call (412) 487-1609 for more information. * Glenshaw AARP #3744 will host a trip to Branson, MO from October 7-12. Headliner comedian Yakov Smirnoff dinner show, Irish Tenors and Celtic Ladies show, Dixie Stampede dinner show; Pierce Arrow show (with dinner at Shorty Small’s beforehand), and the Oak Ridge Boys show. In addition, visit the award-winning Titanic Museum and shop at Branson Craft Mall with
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Community Band South will again represent the South Hills communities. This brass, woodwind and percussion band of about 80 members is co-directed by Dean Streator, former teacher of instrumental music at Bethel Park High School, and James Bennett, retired director of bands and chairman of fine arts at Upper St. Clair School District. Since its premier concert in December 1987, Community Band South has been entertaining audiences with an average of 15 concerts each year. This year’s regional guest band will be the Mon Valley Community Band from the Monesson/Charleroi area. This band traces its history back to the early 1900s to the Order of the Sons of Italy band in Monessen. The current director is Max Gonano, recently retired professor of music at California University of Pennsylvania. Max has conducted bands in the Three Rivers Community Band Festival throughout
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the years, including the very first combined band that performed in April 2004. The Mon Valley Community Band has a history of performing at many local festival and events and its repertoire includes numbers ranging from rousing marches to lyrical compositions, from lively show tunes accompanied by melodic vocals to challenging symphonic numbers, from energetic polkas to pieces brimming with patriotic nostalgia. Theater doors open at 1:45 p.m. Festivalgoers are invited to enjoy free light refreshments after the concert, as well as having an opportunity to meet and greet the musicians. There will also be a drawing for free musical prizes. Contributions to support the festival are greatly appreciated but not required. PSN For more details about the Three Rivers Community Band Festival, visit www.ewsb.org/festival.
Community-based Care Transitions Program successfully reduces seniors’ hospital readmission rates in Allegheny County By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News
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arly last year, Karen, 75, of Bethel Park found herself dealing with a difficult string of health challenges that landed her in the hospital four times in a span of two months. Diagnosed with congestive heart failure and complications from diabetes, she was treated each time and sent home.
Among other things, Julie and Karen went over all of her medications and the proper dosages. “I didn’t even realize that I was actually overdosing on medication until Julie explained it all to me,” Karen says. “I’m very thankful that Julie made me aware of this,” she said, adding that, in retrospect, the medication issue was probably what landed her back in the hospital several times. “Julie also encouraged me to see my doctor regularly and make him aware of any increases in my medications.” Taking the time to meet with Julie paid off, as Karen was not readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. “She has stayed healthy and is now more active in her own
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healthcare, which is what the program is all about,” Julie reports. The Community-based Care Transitions Program (CCTP) is a grant-funded program launched in Allegheny County in late 2012 that is designed to work with older adults like Karen who are considered to be at risk for readmission to hospitals within 30 days of discharge. It is a national project sponsored by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that aims to improve the quality of care and decrease readmissions for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries at partnering hospitals. Continued on page 16 Volume 5, Issue 8
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After her fourth discharge, she received a home visit from Julie Chwan, a Care Transitions coach with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency of Aging’s (DHS/AAA) Communitybased Care Transitions Program. At first, Karen was reluctant to have anyone come into her house but she agreed to talk to and receive help from Julie as part of her follow-up care. Julie asked Karen a number of questions about how she was doing now that she’s home. “Part of what we went over was the medications she was taking,” explains Julie, who works out of Jefferson Regional Medical Center. “I noticed multiple discrepancies in her congestive heart failure medication—for example, she was taking a name brand and a generic brand of the same medication so she was basically taking double the amount. The proper instructions were on her hospital discharge papers but she hadn’t read them and the hospital had no way of knowing that.”
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Community-based Care Transitions Program successfully reduces seniors’ hospital readmission rates in Allegheny County Continued from page 15
What does CCTP do? Nationally, more than 100 CCTP programs are organized to include a Community Based Organization (CBO), or lead agency, which delivers one or more evidencebased interventions in partnership with multiple acute care hospitals. Locally, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) serves as the CBO, in partnership with four Allegheny Health System hospitals (Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Valley Hospital and Forbes Regional Hospital and Jefferson Regional Medical Center), and one independent community hospital (Ohio Valley General Hospital).
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“The program finally has its footing now and is continuing to grow in Allegheny County,” reports Rainna Bernesser, DHS/AAA program supervisor. “We’re seeing a decrease in readmissions and we’re halfway to reaching our goal of reducing readmissions by 20 percent.” The Allegheny County CCTP community represents 18,357 Medicare fee-for-service discharges per year and in 2010—the latest year for which data is available—it’s estimated that 3,488 of these patients were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of
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discharge,” says DHS/AAA Division Chief Joseph Barker. “That 19.2 percent of discharges represented to us an extraordinary opportunity for our community to improve health and healthcare, and
reduce costs among our target population. As Rainna points out, our goal is to reduce that readmissions rate by at least 20 percent by the end of two years—which will be in November of 2014.” Volume 5, Issue 8
The cornerstone of the program A cornerstone of the program is a personalized approached called Care Transitions Intervention, in which a certified “coach” (employed by DHS/AAA) is provided to every Medicaid fee-forservice patient who is discharged from a partnering hospital. These “care transition” coaches motivate and empower participants to more actively and effectively self-manage. “This intervention has a strong evidence base in reducing avoidable readmissions,” says Rainna. “These coaches—seven in total—are dedicated full time to this role, and are a blend of nurses and social workers by training and experience.”
Medication self-management This ensures that the patient is knowledgeable about the medications they must take and has an understandable system for taking these meds. Personal health record This helps the patient keep track of their personal medical records, which can be used by all of the patients’ healthcare providers. Follow-up with PCP/specialist The coach makes sure that the patient schedules and prepares for any follow-up visits they must have with their primary care physician or medical specialists. Knowledge of red flags And finally, the coach informs the patient of what to look for as far as dangerous warning signs related to his or her diagnosis, such as weight gain for a patient who suffered congestive heart failure. The coaching intervention consists of an in-hospital visit at least 24 hours prior to discharge, a home visit within 72 hours of discharge, and three follow-up phone calls within 30 days of discharge.
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Benefits of CCTP to older adults and the community This program brings several valuable benefits to patients in the local community. “First of all, it avoids disruption of a patient’s personal and professional life caused by readmissions,” Rainna explains. “Furthermore, it improves the use of medications. It also empowers patients to have greater involvement in their own care, and there is a greater understanding of the caretaker role in preventing readmissions. Last but not least, there is no charge to the patient for this program.” Readmissions can be a very costly for patients and the Medicare program. Decreasing the frequency of readmissions is an appropriate goal in the treatment of chronic disease. Everyone benefits, especially the discharged patient! PSN For more information about CCTP, call the DHS/AAA SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460. Volume 5, Issue 8
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The coaches work personally with seniors to help them gain the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence they need to become active participants in coordinating their care and managing their conditions, according to their self-defined health goals. The coaching is centered around what is called the “4 pillars of personal health”:
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Friday, April 4: Cheese tortellini, green and yellow beans, pineapple tidbits. Monday, April 7: Sweet and sour pork, carrots, snow peas and pineapple, brown rice, mandarin oranges. Tuesday, April 8, Birthday menu: Boneless chicken breast, broccoli florets, diced paprika potatoes, apple. Wednesday, April 9: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, banana. Thursday, April 10: Sliced turkey breast, mixed vegetables, baked yam, peach cuts. Friday, April 11: Baked cod with lemon pepper, scalloped potatoes, peas, apple. Monday, April 14: Barbecue lean shredded beef, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, April 15: Pork loin, Harvard beets, rice, orange. Wednesday, April 16: Boneless chicken breast, whipped potatoes, green beans with tomatoes, banana. Thursday, April 17: Springs with meatballs, tossed salad, apple. Friday, April 18, Good Friday: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated cucumbers mandarin oranges. Monday, April 21: Swiss steak, brussels sprouts, noodles, peach cuts. Tuesday, April 22: Turkey, potatoes, broccoli florets, oatmeal-raisin cookies.
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Wednesday, April 23: Coney Island beef hot dog with chili sauce, coleslaw, green and wax beans, banana. Thursday, April 24: Chicken breast, spinach salad, yams, pear cuts. Friday, April 25: Cabbage roll with ground beef, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, applesauce. Monday, April 28: Cod with lemon pepper, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes with zucchini, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, April 29: Italian meatballs, broccoli florets, penne, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, April 30: Tuna noodle casserole, sweet and sour slaw, Italian green beans, apple. PSN This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.
Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – 1 (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 Referral 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
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Memory Care Unit at Kane Scott fills growing need
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ane Scott, one of the four Allegheny County-owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, is pleased to announce the opening of its memory care unit. It is designed to provide specialized, 24-hour care that is tailored specifically to seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The unit features 45 secure Medicaid approved beds. The home-like atmosphere offers residents the opportunity to enjoy a dining area, laundry services, an in-house personal hair care area, and a spot for indoor gardening. Residents will also have access to the facility’s family conference room, rehabilitation services and physicians’ clinic.
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The Memory Care Unit at Kane Scott offers a foundation of experienced specialty care in affiliation with UPMC/ Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. This care is provided under the direction of Dr. LalithKumar K. Solai, chief of geriatric psychiatry, and Dr. Mohamed Ismael, geriatric psychiatrist. Dr. Solai has been the geriatric psychiatrist at the highly regarded Kane Glen Hazel memory and structured care unit since 2005. “Families play a vital role in the transitioning of a person to a long-term care facility,” says Dr. Solai. “At the Kane Scott Memory Care Unit, our plan is
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Kane Scott to partner with our families in order to enhance the quality of care and the quality of life of the resident.” In addition to 24/7 nursing care, active programming will be available throughout the day on the unit to allow residents to stay engaged and socially active. Research on aging shows that well designed activities programs can help to sustain mental function in patients with Alzheimer’s or related dementia type disorders. Trained recreational therapists will work closely with the residents to promote well being and provide opportunities to
find happiness and meaning. Supervised activities include music therapy, pet involvement, crafts, exercises, horticulture, reminiscence therapy, spiritual services and supervised off unit activities and trips. “In addition to a full day of programming, there will also be areas in the unit that are set up for the safe engagement in activities such as gardening and household routines,” says Neil Bowser, administrator at Kane Scott. Bowser has a background in therapeutic recreation and also has experience at the Kane Glen Hazel specialty units.
Memory loss is associated with dementia, a decline in mental ability. Dementia has a variety of causes, but about 60 to 80 percent of the cases stem from Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is most common among the oldest seniors. About 45 percent of those age 85 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is a multi-faceted disease and often carries a huge financial and emotional liability for families and loved ones. The burden for caring for a loved one often falls on an unpaid, untrained caregiver trying their best to provide the necessary care for the patient and at the same time care for their own needs. When the disease becomes unmanageable at home, many families turn to Kane to help care for their loved one.
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Kane Scott has 314 licensed beds and is situated in the wooden valley between Mt. Lebanon and Scott Township. The center is a prime example of the expanding services offered at Kane. In addition to the new Memory Care Unit, Kane Scott also has a Transitional Care Unit. The TCU is designed for shorter stays and more intense therapy. It boasts private rooms, a TV, a phone and a private bathroom. Therapy is provided seven days a week in a therapy gym that is located on the unit. To schedule a tour, call (412) 422-KANE or visit kaneismorethanable.com.
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“Our specialty units at Kane Glen Hazel are typically full most of the time” says Dennis Biondo, executive director at Kane Regional Centers. “The county recognizes that as our population ages there will be a need for more units like Glen Hazel’s, and we were fortunate to be able to add a new unit at Kane Scott to help aid this need.” PSN
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Tips from AARP help you avoid scams and identity theft to hone in on what scam is actually occurring in Pennsylvania now. Choose the topic “Scams-Fraud” from the home page.
By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News It appears that no matter which way we turn these days, we hear about individuals, especially seniors, being targeted by some type of scam. We all need to become more aware of our surroundings and perils lurking out there. We can go online to “Learn How to Spot and Stop Fraud and ID Theft” at Aarp.org. This AARP site will allow you
If you don’t use a computer, there is still assistance out there. Firstly, AARP Pennsylvania has a Consumer Issues Task Force chaired by Mary Bach. This task force has a cadre of volunteers who go into chapters and organizations to give informative presentations at no cost to the chapter or organization hosting the event. So if you are interested in having a great program for your group, book a member of the speaker’s bureau or contact Mary Bach at (724) 327-6969 or mbadovacte@msn.com to set up one of the interesting programs that are available.
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You may choose from “Money Matters” workshops to a Security Fraud Bingo. Mary tells us that “identity theft is very much in the news and AARP is embracing it once again as a consumer issue.” In reviewing the basics, there are a few common sense things that we all can do to protect ourselves. 4 Never leave your receipts at ATM, bank, gas pump or store counters. 4 Do not record your PIN, Social Security Number on anything in your wallet. 4 Save all credit card receipts and compare with your bank statement monthly to verify that all charges are appropriate. 4 Be conscious of normal receipts of routine financial statements. Contact the
sender if not received in a timely manner. 4 Beware of unsolicited telephone and mail solicitations disguised as promotions offering instant prizes or awards designed solely to obtain your personal information. 4 Never give out personal information to anyone on the telephone requesting this type of data. If you suspect any improprieties, report them to your bank, credit card company and local police or US Postal Inspection Service. This can be done by telephone or online at www.usps.gov/ postalinspectors. We can remain alert by checking any bill that arrives at our households; verify even low amounts that are questionable. White-collar crime does exist; seniors in the know will not become victims. PSN
Another step to protect yourself is to notify the credit agencies listed below: Equifax- PO Box 105873, Atlanta, GA 30348, (800) 997-2493 Experian Information Solutions - PO Box 949, Allen, TX 75013, (888) 397-3742 TransUnion - PO Box 390, Springfield PA, 19064, (800) 916-8800
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Dormont AARP #3016 invites members and the public to its spring fundraiser with a pancake brunch from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the former Dormont Presbyterian Church, Potomac and Espy Aves., Dormont. Brunch also includes sausage, juice, coffee/tea. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children under ten. There will also be pastries for sale. Monthly meetings are held here at noon on the second Thursday each month; guests and new members welcome. Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 7 p.m. April 8 at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. The meeting will be followed
by refreshments and entertainment by country musician Waldo Young. 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) 7715183 for more information. Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. April 24 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township. Entertainment will be provided by the Bon Meade Singing Tigers and Orff Ensemble. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program. New members and guests are welcome. Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings
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Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. April 23 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. There will be bingo after the meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are welcome.
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Separating headlines from fact in the world of nutrition attention. Let’s sort out a few of the headlines and try for some translation into fact!
By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN For Pittsburgh Senior News Keeping up with food and nutrition news is getting harder for those of us who work in the field so it’s no surprise that consumers who want to be in the know have questions. Both traditional and social media are headlining nutrition tidbits, pieces of new research and products, and groundbreaking ideas—some with truth, others simply headlines to attract
Simplified food labels are coming. Yes, there are new guidelines proposed by the Food and Drug Administration . . . finally. Changes include some great ideas such as an easier-to-read format, portion size changes, an inclusion of some other nutrients like vitamin D and potassium (of help to people on renal diets), and possibly listing “added sugars.” A much-needed update to the daily values of nutrients is also in the proposal (you can find it at www.fda.gov). Now the “but”: There is a three-month period for comments and then the wait to get the proposals finalized, as well as to gather the
accurate data necessary to give legitimacy to anything printed on a package. So don’t look for new labels until next year. Aim to reduce your sodium. Evidence is in that although the recommended goal is 2,300 to 2,400 milligrams a day (1,500 for the person with high blood pressure or heart disease), most of us get closer to 6,000 milligrams! Sodium is an essential nutrient, however, and it is possible to go too low with some health effects. In addition, not everyone is salt-sensitive, meaning that eating foods with sodium or adding too much salt doesn’t affect their blood pressure. Start with your medical team for guidance. Talk to a registered dietitian (RD or RDN) for ideas on
how to adjust sodium with your health in mind. Food safety is an issue. This is an area that is a work in progress. There’s some good news from the fruit and vegetable fields with growers and farm workers being given more guidance on food safety issues; but this is another area where consumers need to be aware and take action. Older adults and persons with weakened immune systems are especially susceptible to food borne illness (or “food poisoning”). How we buy and store food, where we buy it, our refrigeration temperatures, our handling of leftovers—these are issues we can address. Need more help with food safety at home? Visit www. eatright.org. PSN
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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services 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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Bob Prince brought his own style to baseball broadcasts Many Pirate fans may remember Prince for performing a different kind of athletic feat. From the second story balcony of a hotel in St. Louis, Prince dove 50 feet into a swimming pool. He was a broadcaster at the time, long past his college swimming and diving days at Pitt. The reason for the stunt: he was dared.
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his city has always had a long history of great sportscasters, but I believe no one was better than Bob Prince, longtime voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Prince had such a distinctive style and voice that no one will come close to what he brought to the game of baseball. Many area sports fans who remember Prince may be surprised to know that he was quite an athlete himself. Prince was a member of the Pitt swim teams of the 1930s and even then he was quite a character. One time he came to practice on a cold winter
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The legendary announcer Bob Prince. day wearing a fur coat with nothing underneath but a pair of swim trunks.
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As a broadcaster Prince had a unique style which set him apart from other announcers. He had his own vocabulary so if an out-of-towner tuned in for a game he often found himself at a loss. “Tweeners, babushka power, green weenie, hidden vigoroiish and bug-on-therug” were some of my favorite colloquialisms. Prince did have his detractors, though. I knew several people who would become infuriated with him when he didn’t give the score often enough when he was broadcasting. I also knew of one man who became so angered with the way Prince was broadcasting a particular game that he took
a hammer and smashed his radio. But what Prince brought to the game was an air of excitement and there was no one better in filling in time during long rain delays. He had so many stories to tell that sometimes I was disappointed when the rain stopped and the game restarted. I believe his biggest contribution to baseball was getting female listeners involved in the game. I remember how my mom and several other neighborhood moms all became interested in Pirate baseball because of Prince. He always encouraged the ladies to come out to the ballpark. I believe when Bob Prince called his last game, many Pittsburghers, male and female, young and old, took his departure personally, Bob Prince was a legend and unfortunately for the Pirates and the rest of major league baseball, legends come around once in a lifetime. PSN
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12. Who was the Pirates first baseman to set a major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games? 13. Who was the Pirate pitcher who worked as a carpenter in the off-season? 14. Who pitched a perfect game for 12 innings before losing in the 13th inning? 15. A Pirates broadcaster would often exclaim, “We need a bloop and a blast!” Who was he?
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16. Who hit the forgotten 1960 World Series home run in the 8th inning before Mazeroski won it in the 9th inning. 17. Who is the only Pirates player who did not see Mazeroski’s 1960 World Series winning home run? 18. Who was voted to receive the Cy Young award as the best pitcher in all of baseball in 1960? 19. During the 1960s he won four National League batting titles. Who was he? 20. Who was the first Pirates player to hit a home run over the right field roof at Forbes Field? PSN Answers will be posted in next month’s issue.
Baseball in Heaven? Two buddies Bob and Earl were two of the biggest baseball fans in America. Their entire adult lives, Bob and Earl discussed baseball history in the winter, and they pored over every box score during the season. They went to 60 games a year. They even agreed that whoever died first would try to come back and tell the other if there was baseball in heaven. One summer night, Bob passed away in his sleep after watching the Yankee victory earlier in the evening. He died happy. A few nights later, his buddy Earl awoke to the sound of Bob’s voice from beyond. “Bob, Is that you?” Earl asked. “Of course it me,” Bob replied. “This is unbelievable!” Earl exclaimed. “So tell me, is there baseball in heaven?” “Well, I have some good news and some bad news for you. Which do you want to hear first?” “Tell me the good news first.” Well, the good news is that there is baseball in heaven, Earl.” “Oh, that is wonderful! So what could possibly be the bad news?” “You’re pitching tomorrow night.”
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DOWN 1 Goes like a bunny 2 “There oughta be —!” 3 “Casablanca” heroine 4 Nursery toy 5 Lingerie item 6 Emeril’s cry 7 Use the pool 8 Reads cursorily 9 Meadows 10 Pianist Gilels 11 Spouse 16 Greek P 20 Charitable donations 22 Algerian port 23 D.C. goings-on (Abbr.) 25 Carrey or Caviezel 26 Parisian pal 27 Medley 29 Choir member 31 Ref 32 Clear the tables 34 Prompted 38 Off the boat 40 Signed 42 Cauldron 43 Pleased 44 “Time” founder 45 Pinnacle 47 Dry 48 Pealed 49 Actress Sommer 52 Whatever number 53 “Oh, yeah? — who?”
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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. 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. Laughter Yoga, laugh your socks off without jokes. Call (412) 271-7660, email dmdixierussell@aol.com or visit www.compassionatelaughter.net. 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. 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. Mr. John. Lecure: American Names~Their origin and meaning. Irish culture too. (412) 758-5446. Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374. Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack 1 (800) 756-9161.
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