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Senior Companions Leona Bekich, Hilda Arture and Lena Natalia pose for a photo enjoy the luncheon at Edgewood Country Club.

Senior Companion program celebrates 40 years at annual awards luncheon

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News On June 27, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/ AAA) hosted its annual Senior Companion Program recognition luncheon at the Edgewood Country Club in Churchill. Celebrating 40 years, the event recognized and honored the Senior Companions who provide

countless hours of caring services to as many as 500 isolated older adults each year throughout Allegheny County.

Senior Companions are volunteers ages 55 and older who provide in-home companionship visits to seniors who are homebound, frail or have other special needs. “The goal of the program is to offer support that allows the older adult to remain living independently

at home,� explains John Miller, program manager.

WTAE Channel 4 news anchor Wendy Bell served as master of ceremonies for the luncheon, and DHS/ AAA Deputy Administrator Darlene Burlazzi opened the program by welcoming the Senior Companions and thanking them for their service. She explained the integral role that Senior Continued on page 3

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Correction: In last month’s article, “Senior athletes go for gold at the 2014 Citiparks Spring Games,” Robert Yee’s name was omitted from the list of winners. Robert, a Penn Hills resident, earned the gold medal in table tennis.

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Senior Companion program celebrates 40 years at annual awards luncheon Continued from page 1

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Senior Companion of the Year Shirley Nicolas with her grandson, Aaron Almaraz, and Senior Companion program manager John Miller.

Sister Madeleine Rybicki of Holy Family Institute presented an inspirational and entertaining keynote on “Caring for the Caregiver.” In gratitude to the Senior Companions for their work, she explained the importance of volunteering in a unique way: by spelling out the word “volunteering” and attaching a meaning to each letter, as such:

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Former member of ‘40s Kinder Sisters still loves to sing at Friendship Village By 1945, the Kinder Sisters were household names in Pittsburgh region. “We were like the Andrew Sisters,” Barbara comments. “When television started, we did some of that kind of work in the early ‘50s.” Around the same time, Barbara married her husband, Sam, and they had five children together.

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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n 1939, Barbara MacCallum of Upper St. Clair was just 13 years old, yet she was already on her way to becoming a singing star. While growing up in Dormont and washing the dinner dishes with her older sisters, they’d harmonize along to the popular tunes of the day, such as “Over the Rainbow” and “What Is This Thing Called Love.”

After Sam died 18 years ago, Barbara relocated to Florida, where she was a soloist at various churches and held a marketing job—working until she was 80.

“We put in a lot of hours practicing and practicing, until our voices almost sounded like one voice,” Barbara recalls, adding that she and her siblings, Elaine and Shirley, were inspired by their musical parents. “My mother was a pianist and church organist, a piano teacher, and a member of the church choir. My father was a tenor in the choir.”

When Barbara was 15, she and her sisters were “discovered” while singing at a Kiwanis Club chapter in Pittsburgh.

“Bernie Armstrong, who was the music director and an announcer at the time for KDKA radio, heard us sing and asked us to come into the station,” she explains.

“We became live performers on the radio show ‘Music Please’.” The year was 1938 and Barbara was a senior at Dormont High School. “The school administrators thought we were doing something good so they let me out of class so I could get down to the station in time.”

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After graduation, Barbara and her sisters were “looking at some career that we could get into” and the music business

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Shirley, Elaine and Barbara. was an obvious choice. So they officially formed the Kinder Sisters. With help securing gigs from Armstrong at KDKA, the group went on to do more radio shows, commercial work for companies such as Duquesne Light, and special events at venues like churches and community centers. “We even did beer commercials and sold war bonds!” Barbara comments. The Kinder Sisters performed across the United States and Canada. In 1942, they recorded and traveled with the Ice Capades, singing the background music while the skaters performed.”

Then eight years ago, she decided to return to Pittsburgh where two of her daughters live. She has been a resident at Friendship Village of South Hills ever since. “I can’t believe it’s been that long!” she says. “I love it here and am so glad I came back. I feel so safe at Friendship Village, and there are always lots of things to do. You can do whatever you like!” Naturally, Barbara joins in “all of the musical things, bingo, and lots of cultural things.”

Barbara actively continues her love of singing by taking part in Friendship Village’s Vesper Choir, which performs on Sunday evenings at Friendship Village in the South Hills. A group of 20 residents comprise the choir. She also participates in the chime choir.

Now age 90, Barbara still enjoys listening to music of both yesteryear and today.

“I used to idolize Barbara Streisand,” she says. So what contemporary singer inspires Barbara now? She responds with a smile: “Ahh….Michael Buble.”

Barbara MacCallum can be reached at (724) 949-1292.

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“We’ve created another way to put the fun in fundraising for a number of Pittsburgh nonprofit groups,” explains president Jamie Campolongo. With this new division of PTG, “Good-to-Go” tours of Pittsburgh put together by director Sherris Moreira are teamed with participating nonprofits, which receive a portion of the proceeds.

Tours and their nonprofit affiliates include:

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• Lights, Camera, Pittsburgh!

The Official Pittsburgh Film Office Movie Tour with the Pittsburgh Film Office. Features an interactive tour through the city backdrops of movies such as The Dark Knight Rises, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Flashdance,

Ticket prices range from $30 to $85 with discounts for those purchasing two or more tickets. Public tours run Fridays and Saturdays. The tours can also be booked privately for groups. PTG will provide a variety of shuttles with experienced and courteous staff. PSN A PTG charter bus takes off for a tour.

Inspector Gadget, Jack Reacher and dozens more.

• City of Champions: The Pittsburgh Sports History Tour with the Josh Gibson Foundation. Explore the sports history of Pittsburgh, including former ball fields such as Forbes Field, the “Cradle of Quarterbacks” legend, and the stomping grounds of famous athletes like Johnny Unitas and others.

• Flavor of Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh’s Popular Food Culture Tour with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Participants can taste their way through sites

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• The Amish Experience: Country Living at its Best Tour with the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center. Tour the rolling countryside and shops of Old Order Amish in the heart of western Pennsylvania with a home-style lunch provided by The Tavern on the Square, New Wilmington. The tour was created in partnership with Breakaway Tours of New Castle.

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Senior Companion program celebrates 40 years at annual awards luncheon Five years of service: Shirley Griffin Julia Hazlip Robert Madden Shirley Marshall Lorraine Meskowski Cheryl Tipton

Continued from page 3 V: You are the gift of VOICE for someone O: Your time is OPEN for their needs L: Your LOYALTY to each individual U: The UNIQUE help you provide N: You provide for their NEEDS

Fivve years of service awardees, Shirley Marshall, Julie Hazlip and Shirley Griffin.

T: Perhaps the TEARS you share with them when you are there

15 years of service: Mary Lawrence 20 years of service: Dorothy Pisano

E: Your listening EAR you give them E: The EMPATHY you have on their journey of life R: You’re RESTORING hope and happiness in their lives I: Your INTEREST and concern for them N: Being NEAR when they need you

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Ten years of service awardees, Samuel Bieller, Rose Rouse, Virginia Myers, Lidia Acierno, Sandra Wensel and Rosie Keith.

G: The GIFT you give them of yourself by giving your time, skills or talents After a delicious lunch of a main entrée, salad and cheesecake, Michele Traficante from State Senator Jay Costa, Jr.’s office read the official proclamation for the Senior Companion program, then Advisory Council chairperson Dr. Helen Ference announced the milestones of service awards to the following recipients.

10 years of service: Lidia Acierno Samuel Bieller Rosie Keith Virginia Myers Rose Rouse Elizabeth Turner Sandra Wensel

Fifteen years of service awardee, Mary Lawrence receives a hug from WTAE News Anchor Wendy Bell.

The event culminated with the announcement of the 2014 Senior Companion of the Year. John thanked the Senior Companion staff, advisory council members and volunteer station supervisors, then asked all nine nominees to stand and be recognized.

This year’s recipient is Shirley Nicolas, 75, of Morningside.

Shirley has been active with the program since 2006, and her volunteer station is the Penn Hills Senior Center.

Shirley was nominated because she exemplifies the spirit of a Senior Companion and is “the most unselfish person when it comes to helping clients,” according to her supervisor, Lena Natalia.

“Shirley goes a step further by shopping for them, escorting them to the doctor on ACCESS, assisting with making meals, doing laundry and other duties that she does not have to do but

Shirley, who was accompanied to the luncheon by her grandson Aaron, had this to say about being chosen for the award: “It’s really amazing. I think I was in shock. My knees were so weak I could hardly get up out of my chair. I should have known something was going on when my grandson was invited! I’m glad he was with me to see this. He’d be out there helping, too, if he were old enough.”

Since accepting the award, Shirley has had time to catch her breath and reflect on what her years as a Senior Companion have meant to her. “The best part about being a Senior Companion is the gratitude you get from these people when you help them,” she comments. “They are in need of this help, and I feel like I’m doing something that I’m supposed to be doing.

And I’ve gained a lot from them, too. I’ve loved everyone that I’ve cared for. I’ll probably do this as long as I can walk. It makes my heart feel good. Someday I’ll be in their shoes.”

Twenty years of service awardees, Dorothy Pisano with sons Justin and Mark.

Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Pittsburgh Senior News

When not volunteering, Shirley spends time with her four children, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She has had two knee surgeries, but it hasn’t slowed her down much. Her mother is the one who inspired her to volunteer. “My mom did this down in Florida through a program through her church.

I knew that I would volunteer sometime after seeing my mom do it.”

So after retiring at the age of 62, Shirley spotted a brochure for the Senior Companion program, and decided to sign up. After a lifelong career in accounting, she took a course in early childhood education at the University of Pittsburgh. That led to a position at Tender Care Learning Center, where she worked for more than six years. “I loved the babies the most but I worked in all of the classrooms and with different age ranges, ” Shirley said. Not surprisingly, she was awarded Teacher of the Year at Tender Care.

Shirley currently serves as a Senior Companion to two

older adults. “One is a former nurse, and she has helped me a lot in terms of learning about dementia, which my husband had. She helps me as much as I help her. I always try to be helpful to the caregiver, too,” Shirley adds. “We’re not only helping moms. We’re helping daughters, too.”

At the luncheon, all Senior Companion volunteers were given gifts of insulated lunch bags before the afternoon came to a close.

Currently, the program has 105 Senior Companion volunteers who are placed at 17 partner agencies throughout the county. “We were particularly excited to present the 15-year and 20-year service awards this year,” John points out. “The fact that people are volunteering with the program for so long speaks to the fact that they get some satisfaction out of it and really enjoy doing it.”

To volunteer: The Senior Companion program is currently seeking individuals with a caring heart and

genuine interest in helping older adults. Senior Companions are especially needed right now in the South Hills and western region of Allegheny County, including Coraopolis, Moon and Robinson Township. If you are interested and willing to travel to these areas, call program manager John Miller at (412) 350-4061 or email John.Miller@AlleghenyCounty.US. To apply to receive services from the Senior Companion program: Call (412) 350-4258.

What Senior Companions do and don’t do: 4 They do not provide medical care, do housekeeping, mow the lawn, shovel snow, or other things that are more appropriately done by a paid professional. They are not home health aides or housekeepers.

4 They can take an individual to doctor’s appointments and other outings utilizing public transportation or shared ride services, but cannot transport the person in their own car.

4 Senior Companions are not to be involved with finances in any way (paying bills, for example).

4 The typical Senior Companion visit is for 3 to 4 hours, generally once or twice a week.

4 All Senior Companions undergo criminal background checks, physical exams and TB tests, and a thorough screening and interview process before placed with participants.

4 Senior Companions receive a small stipend.

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that are much appreciated by the seniors she visits,” Lena explains. “She is the kind of person that you can count on to do her best, to help you out.” In one circumstance, for instance, Shirley helped one of her clients get into a senior high-rise when she could no longer live in her home due to many unsafe conditions. She filled out the paperwork for her, contacted the necessary people and was able to get her into a safe home. “That senior is now safe and happy to be there, thanks to Shirley,” Lena said.

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Local senior inspires others to pursue their dreams, at any age and under any circumstance

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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ou’re never too old to follow your dreams and pursue your passion—and, as a result, inspire others and change their lives in a positive way. This is the main message that JoAnn Scoma McElroy, 79, would like to impart to others, and she is living proof of it.

“I graduated high school at age 16, went into the workforce and married at 18 then became a mother at 19, so I never got any further with my college studies than completing one year at the University of Kentucky,” says JoAnn, a native of Dallas, Texas. Through decades of marriage, raising children and doing ministerial work at churches across the country alongside her late first husband who was a pastor, she kept this goal in her back pocket.

Then at the age of 73, she made the decision to go for it. JoAnn immersed herself in her studies and in the short span of three years, she had accomplished a feat that any student—even those half or one-third her age—would find daunting: She earned not only her bachelor’s and master’s degrees but also a PhD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, graduating summa cum laude from Cornerstone University in Louisiana (via correspondence courses from her home in Allegheny County) in June 2011 at age 76.

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JoAnn and Tim McElroy.

“I pushed the envelope and studied very long hours every day,” she says. “I basically went nonstop. I didn’t go on vacation or do anything else for three years except study and research and work on my thesis for my master’s then another thesis for my doctorate.”

Parkinson’s disease. “We didn’t know to what degree it would advance so I carried on with my plans. It advanced rather slowly until this past year, to the point where he has to use a wheelchair or walker.” JoAnn concedes that the role of full-time caregiver can be stressful, demanding and, at times, overwhelming. “I worked everything around what Tim needed but I just kept going. At one pint, he was in a rehab facility for 30 days. I was there with him every day all day, but I took my books and test materials with me and studied during whatever spare moments I had.”

What makes JoAnn’s story even more incredible is how she persevered through personal challenges to achieve her dream. Just before making the decision to return to college, her second husband of 33 years, Tim, was diagnosed with

JoAnn had also been working as a counselor at Allison Park Church two days each week. She also has an office in Oakmont where she sees clients every Wednesday. “I was taking Tim with me everywhere I went, including to the church

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It was hard on him because sometimes we wouldn’t leave the office until after 10 p.m. and he would be very tired. My plate was definitely full.”

“Tim started with the Community LIFE program in January of this year and it’s been a godsend,” JoAnn says, explaining that he goes to the Tarentum center five days each week.

“They send a van right to our residence in Plum. They pick him up every morning and bring him home at the end of every day. When Tim is at the center, he is very well taken care of. There’s a complete staff who attend to his every need.

He goes to the rehab room and works out in the gym with a physical therapist. They have organized games, entertainment and seasonal events. He is served breakfast, a hot lunch and a light snack every afternoon. The staff is very attentive and he is never left alone.

“In addition to all that, they take care of his meds and make all of his doctor appointments. I have a big input on all of that, of course. I meet with the staff myself and go over his care, which makes it very comforting. At the end of each day after he returns home, they send a home health aide to our residence to get him showered, shaved and dressed in his jammies so he’s ready for the next day. The aide also comes on Saturdays to get him ready for church on Saturday evenings. The program furnished his wheelchair and walker, and a Personal Response System that he wears at all times. If I ever have an emergency, I just call Amy, our social worker through Community LIFE.” Services received through Community LIFE are typically received at no additional cost, as long as the individual is deemed Medicaid-eligible. The program is funded by Medicare and Medicaid, and Community LIFE receives a permember-per-month capitated rate that enables the program to effectively meet the individual needs of each participant.

For those who are not Medicaid-eligible, private pay is available on a case-by-case basis.

Tim McElroy, a motivational speaker, participated in a program on May 16 at Community Life. The topic of his talk was delightfully humorous: “Stress is When You Sleep at Night and Grind Your Teeth . . . But You Keep Them in a Glass.”

Deciding whether or not Tim should be a part of Community LIFE “wasn’t a hard choice to make because they just go above and beyond to make sure he is so well taken care of,” JoAnn says. “God has smiled down on me and given me this bit of help. He promised me that He would take care of us and open doors for us. I believe that Community LIFE is one of the doors He opened so that I can focus on the needs of other people, as well.”

Knowing that Tim is completely content and safe at the center, JoAnn is free to continue the counseling work that she is so driven to do, and for which she worked so hard to earn her PhD. Through her private practice, she counsels individuals from all walks of life, with a particular emphasis on family counseling. “I am licensed and certified to do every kind of counseling but I like to work a lot with children, teens and families, as well as those who are overcoming drug addiction.”

Looking back on all that she’s endured to get where she is now, JoAnn reflects on lessons that her father taught her. “My dad told me that if I was going to do something, don’t do it halfway. Be the best you can be and do it exceedingly well,” she recalls. “To be the best I could be in this life, I needed to get that degree and go all the way. In 1958, I was the youngest woman to be ordained into Assemblies of God. Over the years, I’ve done counseling in churches and camps but not to the extent of the issues and problems that people face today, which can be so overwhelming. I knew there were people

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Then last year, a miracle happened—as it should for someone as faithful as JoAnn. Through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging, JoAnn was told about a community based long-term care program called Community LIFE in Forest Hills. The program brings together the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care to work as a team in specialized Day Health Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. For most participants, like Tim, the program enables them to receive care in their home, in the community and at Community LIFE centers, rather than in a nursing facility. The all-inclusive care program offers a wide range of services that are designed to meet the varied needs of each individual, including medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.

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Local senior inspires others to pursue their dreams, at any age and under any circumstance When Dr. Jo, as she’s known, is not helping others, she enjoys time with her four children, two step-children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. No doubt, she serves as an inspiration to them. In fact, her return to college inspired her one daughter to do the same. “She said, ‘Mother, it’s because of you and the inspiration you’ve been to me that I had the motivation to go back to school.’ If my mom can do it, so can I’. I’ve also had clients, women in their 40s and 50s, go back and finish their degrees in nursing or whatever their passion is. I think that’s my purpose—to show through example that you’re never too old to do what you want to do in life.”

Continued from page 13 who needed me, so I put the blinders on, looked straight ahead and determined that this was something I had to do. There was such a passion about it that nothing was going to stop me. I was on a runaway train. All I could do was visualize walking across that stage and hearing them call my name: Dr. JoAnn McElroy. I proved to myself that I wasn’t too old to achieve this goal, and graduating summa cum laude proved to me that I did it exceedingly well. I put everything I had into that degree.”

You’re only as young or old as you feel, JoAnn concludes.

“I don’t even know how to act like a 70-something-yearold person, and I don’t have time to find out. I just keep going.” PSN

The rewards for her achievement are already paying off, JoAnn says. “With God’s help, I’ve gotten some very effective results in my work. With my degree, I now have all the resources at hand to help put families back together, and help put lives back together for those who are, for example, recovering from drug addition. Knowing that I’ve made a difference in others’ lives makes it worth every effort I went through.”

JoAnn can be reached at (713) 882.6524 or joascoma@ yahoo.com. To learn more about Community LIFE, visit Commlife.org.

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Allegheny County seniors feel better, get fit and make friends through healthy aging programs sponsored by Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

L

enny Garlicki, 80, and his wife Margaret, 74, never grow tired of attending the line dancing exercise classes that take place every Friday at Catholic Youth Association’s Stephen Foster Community Center in Lawrenceville.

“We’ve been doing it for 10 years and we like it a lot,” Lenny comments, adding that the instructor, Stella Hopewell, is amazing. “We do get our exercise, of course, but not only that, it keeps your mind sharp because you’re always thinking of the next move and learning news steps.”

The CYA centers offer classes for every level of fitness—from beginner to advanced. Yoga, stretching, chair aerobics, Zumba, low-impact aerobics, tai chi and seasonal walks outdoors are some of the choices.

“They’re all fantastic programs

[Right to left] Margie Ward, Dolly Isaacson, Joanne Falcione, Fran Fulton, Margie Garlicki and Lois Mongelluzzo.

taught by fantastic instructors, and they really keep people in shape,” says Gretchen Fay, executive director at Stephen Foster. “We have something going every day of the week, and our seniors go, go, go.” Tai chi is one of the most popular, as is “Jiving with John” a combo Zumba and line dancing class led by John Moffitt. “He has them sweating for a good hour and a half,” Gretchen comments.

Allentown Senior Center is another great example of a Senior Community Center that has a contract with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency

on Aging (DHS/AAA). Allentown has a full palate of exercise and fitness options for older adults.

“We started a chair dancing class about three years ago in honor of National Women’s Health Day and people loved it so much we decided to continue it,” says Cyndie Carioli, services and activities coordinator at the center. The classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday right before lunch. “We play music from the ‘50s on to hip hop, or we’ll do ethnic music from around the world. We love to dance here!

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Line dancing is just one of many exercise and fitness classes being offered to older adults at Allegheny County senior centers like CYA’s Stephen Foster Center, as well as their locations in West Deer and Polish Hill. Joanne Falcione, 71, has been taking the Muscle Strengthening and Range of Motion class twice weekly for about eight years. “We stretch every muscle in our bodies by the time we’re done,” she says.

“It keeps me more mobile and flexible than if I were just at home sitting on my rear end.”

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there are folks jitterbugging, cha cha’ing, and there’s even a few wheelchairs spinning around!”

“Line dancing has been a real learning experience for me, and I actually get to do the dances I’ve wanted to learn for a long time,” says class participant Christine Thomas, 66.

“It’s great stuff.”

The popularity of the class prompted Cyndie to develop a “Prime Time Health on the Go” program. “I take my show on the road to senior high rises in our region,” she says. “In addition to dancing, we play mentalaerobics games, I do an informative presentation and we have free raffles. It’s our way of taking fitness out into the community.” Allentown Senior Center also offers tai chi, line dancing, Zumba and other exercise classes through CCAC.

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Aside from physical exercise classes, the DHS/AAA Senior Community Centers offer health related classes and information every month. “All of our senior centers in Allegheny County provide evidence-based programming consisting of health screenings, medication management and health literacy programs,” explains Jennifer Baker, supervisor for DHS/AAA’s Community Based and Entry Division/Enrollment Unit.

“The centers are required to offer one of these three types of programs at least twice each month. It could be something like a registered

[Right to left] Mary Lou Foley, Ellen Strickland, Gina Bartoszewicz and [back] Doris Dickinson.

nurse coming in to do blood pressure checks, a pharmacist doing medication reviews, or a specialist giving a seminar on managing diabetes.”

Healthy Steps for Older Adults and Healthy Steps in Motion In addition to the senior centers offering individualized programming, some also participate in two other programs throughout the year: Healthy Steps in Motion and Healthy Steps for Older Adults.

Healthy Steps in Motion (HSIM) is eight weeks in duration, with classes held two times per week (a total of 16 classes at one hour

per class). Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA) is a one-time workshop that screens adults age 60 and older for risk of fall injury and promotes awareness about risks and prevention of fall injury. If a person is at risk it provides information on how to avoid falls. There is a fourweek follow-up to see if participants have improved and there is also a physician referral form that can be sent to the MD by the provider or taken to the MD by the participant at their next visit.

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Marguerite and Fred Dengler participated in the HSIM class this past spring at the Lifespan Chartiers Senior Center. “Our instructor, Valerie Stagger, made the class fun and explained the routines clearly so that they were very easy to follow,” Marguerite, 71, comments. Fred, 69, has physical limitations due to multiple sclerosis and cannot participate in most traditional fit-

ing the HSIM workbook as a guide, Fred and I have been able to continue doing several exercises every day on our own this summer.“

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Dee Alviani Photos provided by Nancy Klinvex.

ness classes, but Valerie was able to accommodate his needs; and Marguerite was thrilled to discover that the exercise routines helped with her arthritis pain. “I enjoy being active in the summer with gardening and other activities, and the exercises from HSIM have improved my strength, thereby making these hobbies even more enjoyable. Us-

Nancy Klinvex, 57, has been an instructor at Stephen Foster for 17 years, teaching SilverSneakers, Healthy Endeavors and Growing Stronger classes for all fitness levels—from strictly chair-based classes on up to low-impact aerobics and weight resistance training. She has witnessed the positive results that her students have had. “After they come for a while, they have better shoulder mobility, overall flexibility, less lower back pain, things like that,” she says. “A lot of folks say they feel stronger and have developed better balance. They may sometime have to push themselves to come to class but they are always glad they came because they feel better afterwards.” The proof of the classes’ value is in how long seniors continue to enjoy them. “I have students who have been with me from the beginning. Some are in their mid-80s and still going strong.”

As you can see, Senior Community Centers throughout Allegheny County offer a wide variety of exercise and wellness programs— something for just about everyone—and summer is the perfect time to start a fitness routine.

Whether it’s to lose weight, feel better, look better or simply have fun and socialize, pick a class and go for it. You’re never too old, and it’s never too late.

To learn more about what options are available at a center near you, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460.

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in Motion at select senior centers.

Healthy Steps in Motion (HSIM) Level I/II is a program of gentle exercise for older adults who have not exercised regularly or who are returning to exercise after inactivity or rehabilitation. It was produced by University of California at Berkeley in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. The goals of the program are to help participants reduce the risk of falling, learn new exercises, build strength, and increase flexibility to improve movement and balance.

The classes are taught by a CCAC instructor who is certified in HSIM Level I/II. This past spring, 104 older adults took advantage of participating in five sessions: two were held at LSS Prime Time Health Center in Bellevue, one at Hill House Senior Center in the Hill District, LifeSpan Chartiers in Carnegie and Seton Center in Overbrook. “It’s a really special program because it’s evidence-based, which means that it’s been researched and proven to get results and make a difference in someone’s cardiovascular health and physical fitness,” comments Beth Ison, coordinator of Aging Programs at CCAC. “It’s meant to prevent falls for the frail population.”

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August Menu Friday, August 1: Tuna salad, potato salad, vegetable salad, orange.

Monday, August 4: Pepper steak, garlic whipped potatoes, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, August 5: Chicken, broccoli, brown rice pilaf, pears.

Wednesday, August 6: Roast beef sandwich, spinach salad, orzo with peas and corn, apple.

Thursday, August 7: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes, sugar cookies.

Friday, August 8: Springs and beef meatballs, tossed salad, cantaloupe cubes.

Monday, August 11: Creamy macaroni and cheese, green beans, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, August 12: Chipped turkey breast, sweet and sour slaw, corn and black bean salad, tomato, watermelon cuts.

Wednesday, August 13: Porcupine meatballs, carrots and broccoli florets, brown rice, plum.

Thursday, August 14: Chicken paprika sauce, cauliflower florets with red pepper, yams, nectarine.

Friday, August 15: Open face meatloaf sandwich, whipped potatoes, Harvard beets, banana.

Monday, August 18: Shredded barbecue pork, oven browned potatoes, Chesapeake corn and tomatoes, apricot halves.

Tuesday, August 19: Chicken dinner salad, sweet slaw, watermelon cubes.

Wednesday, August 20: Rigatoni with meat sauce, broccoli florets, tossed salad, apple.

Thursday, August 21, Birthday menu: Snow white turkey salad, tomatoes and cucumbers, triple bean salad, brownie.

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Friday, August 22: Beef stew, beet slices, brown rice, orange.

Monday, August 25: Meatball sandwich with pasta sauce, scalloped potatoes, wax beans, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, August 26: Baked cod, Italian green beans, warm white bean salsa, cantaloupe cubes, oatmeal-raisin cookie.

Wednesday, August 27: Chicken chow mein, baby peas, orzo, banana.

Thursday, August 28: Cold roast beef, potato salad, cucumbers with sour cream, nectarine.

Friday, August 29: Stuffed cabbage roll, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, watermelon cubes.

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 – 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

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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LIFE Pittsburgh: “A true comprehensive solution for seniors”

R

oy Stinson was tired of moving. The son of a carpenter turned sharecropper during The Great Depression in the west, his father moved the family regularly to find work. “Dad wouldn’t stay in any place too long. If he couldn’t get work, we’d move around the country.” Roy himself left home when he was 15, traveled around the west, rode the rails for a while before settling down with his wife of 62 years. After his wife passed in 2002, he still had one more move to make, one he would later say was the best decision he’d ever made.

But all of this was a problem for his daughter, Rebecca Guay.

She supported him in moving back to Pittsburgh and later in enrolling in LIFE Pittsburgh’s program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Because he resides in Allegheny County and is financially eligible, there is no cost.

The LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) programs provide all-inclusive medical and other services to nursingfacility-eligible participants 55 and older, with the goal of having them remain safe and independent in their homes.

LIFE’s coordinated plan of care includes all medical, social and daily living support. Primary care and community services are provided through the Day Health Centers and through an in-home program according to an individual’s needs. Services include comprehensive medical care, including outpatient and inpatient services, emergency care, podiatry, dentistry, hearing and eye care, diagnostic tests, lab tests and procedures, full prescription coverage, physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy, nutritional support, transportation to and from the day health centers and to medical appointments, medical supplies and durable medical equipment. There are no fees whatsoever for financially eligible participants.

“Dad had been floundering with all these doctors appointments and not being able to keep track of them or knowing how to get them,” says Rebecca. “He was eating out of cans or microwaved frozen foods, and not much else. He kept losing track of his meds. He wasn’t able to clean his home. These are exactly all the things that LIFE Pittsburgh addresses for him.”

Roy, now 90, has been with LIFE Pittsburgh for two years and, in that time, has not required a single visit to the emergency room. He says, “I had been in such poor health, sick a lot and very uncomfortable. It seemed like every time I turned around I was in the ER. Since I’ve been a member of LIFE Pittsburgh, I haven’t been. I get the medicines there and regular attention from the nurses and doctors. They come to my house every evening to ensure I’ve taken my medications.

I never forget it in the morning but I do in the evening when I’m busy with puzzles or reading.”

Rebecca is thrilled with his care. “I no longer worry about him, and I used to all the time. We’re very close, and we talk every day. LIFE Pittsburgh is very good about including me in my father’s care. They not only don’t mind my participation, they welcome it. They know that taking care of nursing-facility-eligible folks like Dad is a team effort.”

“He once said to me, ‘the Bible says when you’re older, the child shall lead.’ And he believes that’s the right thing, as do I. He jokingly calls me Bossy Pants because I stay on him about his care, but he knows it’s for his overall health and well being. You better believe I stay on it.”

Roy says he really appreciates that whatever he needs, there’s someone to provide it for him. He visits the center twice a week from around 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. He loves the games, the medial attention, chapel, and says the food is “out of this world.”

Roy may forget his medications, but his mind is sharp as a tack. And he loves the attention he gets at the day health center. “Everybody’s nice,” he says. “A lot of nice people over there.” PSN

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By the time Roy was 88, he was a frequent visitor to his local emergency room. He could not get a handle on health. “It seemed like I was there every other week, and I may have been.” Out of concern for the safety to others, he gave up driving. He was alone much of the time, although he’d tell you that wasn’t a problem for him.

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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.

Home Care

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

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

Are caregivers bonded and insured?

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

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We’ll take care of you like family . . .

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because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

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

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

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

For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

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

This may include: • • • • • • •

Skilled Nursing Mental Health Nursing

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Keeping food “summer safe” is a theme worth repeating

By Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN Giant Eagle Corporate Nutritionist For Pittsburgh Senior News You might be wondering why food safety continues to show up in my monthly nutrition column. Think about it . . . if it isn’t safe for you to enjoy then how can it be health-smart?

For some of us, it is food safety for the outdoor griller; while for others, it is related to how we store and prepare food or what we drink.

Keep in mind that our grandparents and even parents

grew up in a world with less antibiotics and medical treatments that altered the immune system. Yes, food borne illness (known to many as food poisoning) occurred but our immune systems may not be up to the challenge! So here are some tips for summer food safety that may also challenge some myths.

Don’t wash the chicken! Recipes and what may seem like common sense need to be changed when it comes to chicken. The rule is from the refrigerator to the cooking pan or grill without washing.

Of course, make sure you wash your hands with hot water and soap after handling raw chicken.

Marinate in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.

Marinating food adds flavor

and can help to tenderize it. If you want to use the marinade for a sauce at the end of cooking, set some aside before the raw meat or chicken is added.

Serve grilled food on a clean platter. Never place cooked meat on a plate that was used to carry the raw food to the grill. To prevent food-borne illness, thoroughly wash your hands and any cutting surfaces used with raw meats and vegetables both before and after making contact with food.

Remember the two-hour-atroom-temperature rule for any cut foods, even fruits and veggies. Most foods (okay, cookies, potato chips and pretzels are excluded) can be a potential source of food borne illness, including sliced fruit, vegetables, dips and salads. Keep it cold or hot,

and discard when food is at room temperature for two hours—and even less when the temperatures are high!

Keep hydrated with safe water. This is a health-smart rule for all seasons but especially for summer. As we age, thirst may not be as evident. Memories are made from drinking from a mountain spring or a camp well but in today’s world a bit of caution may be in order: Bring your own water! Know that drinking from the same water bottle all day is asking for trouble.

The saliva from your mouth combined with lingering food particles on the bottle on a hot day . . . well, you get the picture! Coffee and tea can help keep you hydrated but go easy on the alcohol and sweetened beverages. PSN

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Entertainment and Events join the ancient practice of walking and praying the prayer labyrinth. Pastor Jennifer McCurry will be available to offer guidance or provide any support.

Call (412) 781-2764.

2 The Streets of Cranberry Summer Concert Series continues from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 7 with a free performance by This That and the Other Thing. Stroll, shop, eat a bite and enjoy the live music. The Streets of Cranberry are located at 20412 Route 19 in Cranberry Township. Weather permitting; event is subject to change. Learn more at Thestreetsofcranberry.com.

2 The August meeting of the Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will feature Greg Kenney who will present his interpretation of Louis Armstrong. Come and relive some of your memories of “Satchmo” at noon August 21 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Rd. and Audrey Dr. in Pleasant Hills. Cost for lunch is $7 per person. For additional information, call (412) 655-2000 by August 15 to be included in the lunch order.

2 The West End Senior Center, 80 Wabash St, West End, will hold a bingo fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 16. There will also be a Chinese auction, 50/50, food, bake sale, basket raffles and more. Call (412) 937-3068 for information.

2 Join Emmanuel Lutheran Church , 66 Grant Ave., Etna 15223, to walk with God from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20. Come for a time of active contemplation and blessing, as you

2 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland, will recognize the contributions older adults make in communities

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• Coins

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• Books

• Stamps

• Military Items

• Magazines

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• Old Watches

• Autographs

• Gold

• Political Buttons

• Comics

• Silver

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throughout Pennsylvania by offering free admission for all seniors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, for National Senior Citizens Day. All seniors are welcome to visit and enjoy the memorial that is dedicated to paying tribute to those men and women of Pennsylvania who unselfishly gave of themselves in serving their country during the American wars. Call (412) 621-4253 or visit www.soldiersandsailorshall.org.

2 Vintage Senior Community Center, 401 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty, will hold a open house on Thursday, August 28. There will be a special program at 10 a.m. followed by information tables from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day (Winner must be present). Vintage offers a wide array of fitness, arts, recreational and trip programs just right for your active lifestyle. Complementary bag lunches

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2 The Christ Child Society of Pittsburgh will hold a benefit, Red Wagon Fare, on Saturday, October 11 at 10 2 The������������������������������ ����������������������������� Rodef Shalom Biblical Botania.m. at Pittsburgh Field Club, Fox cal Garden, located at 4905 Fifth Ave. Chapel. The day will include lunch, in Pittsburgh, presents its summer auctions, raffles and other events, all exhibit, Dining With Queen Esther: of which support the goal of CCS that Food in Late Biblical Times, through “Nothing is ever too much to do for September 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 a child.” Projects include providing p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon “My Stuff” bags for children brought to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 7 to 9 p.m. to domestic abuse shelters, supplyon Wednesday. The exhibit is free of ing new winter coats to children and charge and is handicap-accessible. For providing hospitals with layettes for more information, call (412) 621-6566 under-privileged newborns. Each layor visit Biblicalgardenpittsburgh.org. ette contains, among other necessary 2 The fifth annual Firemen Appreitems, blankets lovingly hand-made ciation Day for Penn Hills and Verona by area senior citizens. Tickets are Volunteer Fire Departments will take $35 per person; for reservations, call place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. September (412) ur library, Move-in to 682-4102.

20 at the Rapp Funeral Home, 10940 Frankstown Rd. There will be free food and drinks, a DJ, raffle, fire trucks and more. Call (412) 241-5415 for details.

Answers from trivia on page 28:

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If you think AARP just sells insurance, then you don’t know AARP

By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

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various upcoming holiday parties throughout western Pennsylvania. On September 11 we will have a team of volunteers working at World Vision to share America’s overabundance of material goods with children and those without many things, including food, clothing and basic needs like shoes. We are counting on 25 of Allegheny, Beaver and Butler volunteers to contact us to assist our Day of Service Project. Allegheny County co-coordinator Connie Kovka is compiling a list of volunteers who will join us in this worthy endeavor.

If interested, call her at (412) 833-5627.

ook us over! AARP is out and around town assisting our communities in many different places, exploring worthy organizations where our volunteers can assist in making a difference to seniors and other folks with special needs. AARP’s core volunteer base is continually World Vision is a Christian involved in the community humanitarian organization in some manner. It may be dedicated to working with service to the community,

children, families and their advocating for those who Equipped K itchens communities worldwide to cannot speak any longer for Mini blinds reach their full potential by themselves, or even holdLaundry facilities tackling the causes of poving educational meetings Wall t o w all carpet erty and injustice. A few area to share the knowledge and 24 associates. hour emergency maintenance great connections and their expertise of our Cable TV key ready contact information: We recently held ourcChristIndividually ontrolled heat/air conditioning World Vision: Laura Kenmas in July wrap, whereby Utilities Included * people prepared small to- nedy, (412) 259-6026 or email lkennedy@worldvision.org kens to be handed out at the

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Pittsburgh Food Bank: A. J.Bisesi, (412) 460-3663, ext.410 or e-mail www.pittsburghfoodbank.org Meals on Wheels: Check it out in your local area, as they need volunteers Money Matters: Financial management assistance; call Ursuline Senior Services at (412) 683-0400 We cannot leave out key AARP programs with our dedicated volunteers who use their skills and talents: SNAP Hunger Initiative: Call Aleah Miller at (717) 237-6497, email amiller@ aarp.org or visit www.aarp. org/quicklink Tax Aide: Call (888) 6872277 or email taxaide@aarp. org Drivers Safety: Call (888) 227-7669 for a course near you or email www.aarp. org/drive Fraud Watch Network: Contact (877) 908-3360 if you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud

Presents for Patients Holiday Event: Telephone numbers of the event chairs will be posted in the November issue; join in the festivities at the holidays Financial Security and Consumer Issues Speakers’ Bureau: Contact Mary Bach at (724) 327-6969 or email mbadvocate@msn. com; or David Kalinoski at (866) 389-5654 or email dkalinoski@aarp.org Create the Good: Small Actions, Big Results: Call (888) OUR-AARP or email www.aarp.CreateTheGood. org AARP will continue to add to the list of worthy ventures as we expand with more information to share with you. I hope this demonstrates that “if you think AARP just sells insurance, then you don’t know AARP!” We are Pennsylvania proud volunteers with real possibilities!

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AARP News

Dormont AARP #3016 will meet noon July 12 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Broadway Ave., Beechview. The meeting will be held in the church basement. Parking is available. Following the meeting, a social will follow with surprise entertainment.

Glenshaw AARP #3744 will hold their annual picnic from 2 to 6 p.m. July 8 at

the Ranch House in North Park. Bring a dish to share.

Call Phyllis at (412) 4864282 for details.

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 for more information.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. July 24 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd.,

Senior Lifestyle Connections, LLC

Moon Township. The program will be a surprise.

Coffee and pastries will be served after the program.

New members and guests welcome.

Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings. All are welcome. Dues are $7 per year plus a membership with the National AARP Group (www.aarp.org or 888-our-aarp). For more information, call Christine Lakomy (412) 881-1726 or email crsy4329@verizon. net. PSN

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Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. July 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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Red Cross offers free education series for family caregivers

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he American Red Cross in Pittsburgh will host a Family Caregiving Education Series for non-professional caregivers of adults. Sponsored by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/ AAA), these free workshops are designed to help individuals gain an understanding of what is involved in caring for a loved one, and know how to provide the necessary care.

The series will be held once monthly at DHS/AAA’s offices, located at 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor, Downtown. Participants will receive information booklets on all topics to be covered, and each session will cover two of the following modules.

Tuesday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to noon: Assisting with Personal Care. Participants will learn how to assist their loved one with personal hygiene like mouth care, grooming, dressing, bathing, shampooing and toileting; and recognizing when personal care is needed.

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Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move. This will inform caregivers on how to safely position and help their loved one move, including understanding and applying the principles of good body mechanics, knowing the importance of repositioning a loved one who spends a lot of time in bed, and recognizing how to prevent pressure ulcers.

Tuesday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to noon: Healthy Eating. This 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.

Friday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to noon: Legal and Financial Issues. Informs caregivers about legal and financial issues that affect them and their loved one, like healthcare planning, insurances and budgeting.

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Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. Discusses how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, as well as to handle common behaviors associated with the disease.

Information on the following topic is also available but won’t be offered in a workshop setting: Caring for a Loved One with HIV/AIDS. This segment informs caregivers about how to care for a loved one with HIV/AIDS, the symptoms that may occur and how to provide emotional support, as well as understanding the importance of using universal precautions when caring for a loved one with HIV/AIDS. PSN For more information or to register, call (412) 350-4996.

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Caring for the Caregiver. – Caregivers will learn how to take care of their own health while caring for a loved one: how to recognize signs of caregiver stress, find time for themselves and access help from community organizations, such as respite care.

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Hollywood Connections History Trivia

By Ronald Zembruski For Pittsburgh Senior News Can you identify them? The answers are on page 23.

1. Born in Highland Park, one of his most famous movie roles was in Singin’ in the Rain.

2. Always an avid baseball fan, this crooner was 25 percent owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club from 1946 until his death.

3. Identify this 1951 movie about a young woman reporter (Janet Leigh) who blames the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak on their abusive manager who begins hearing the voice of an angel promising to help the team if he changes his ways.

4. In the 1968 movie Odd Couple starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, there is a scene of a fictional Mets vs. Pirates baseball game, whereby this Pirate player hit into a triple play.

5. Born in Brooklyn, this legendary beauty, singer and actress came to Pittsburgh at age 18 to live with her father in the Hill District where she sang at clubs. Five years later, she toured with a band, which was her road to Hollywood.

6. He graduated from Peabody High School and is best known for his role as the Riddler on the 1960s TV series Batman.

7. Born in Bethel Park, this actress’ most famous role was as Agent 99 in the 1960s TV series Get Smart.

8. Crowned Miss Pittsburgh in 1952, this actress played the widowed mother on the 1970-1974 TV series The Partridge Family.

9. Born in Pittsburgh, he has played many movie roles, including in the 1976 movie King Kong, and later made many guest appearances on Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show and Late Night With David Letterman.

10. In the 1981 comedy Cannonball Run, which starred Burt Reynolds, Dean Martin and Farrah Fawcett, there is a scene whereby a stock car carrying this Pittsburgh Steelers football player drove into a hotel swimming pool.

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HARRISON HI RISE Senior Apartments 2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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11. A handsome actor born in Coraopolis, he played the title roles in the 1983 comedy Mr. Mom, as well as in the 1989 movie Batman and the 1992 sequel Batman Returns.

12. Growing up in Castle Shannon, a graduate of Point Park University, this actor’s big break came in 1985 when he landed a spot on Saturday Night Live as the Weekend Update Anchor.

13. Best known for her portrayal as George Costanzo’s mother in the 1990s TV series Seinfeld, she was born in New York City and moved with her family to Tarentum, where she attended high school.

14. A native of West Homestead, one of his famous movie roles was in the 1993 movie Jurassic Park.

15. A 1975 graduate of Monessen High School, this veteran Broadway and movie actress won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance as a police chief in the 1996 movie Fargo.

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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 1 (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 1 (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 – 1 (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.

Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (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 1 (800) 333-4636.

Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227.

Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center: www.pahunger.org.

A non profit organization working to end hunger and ensure food security for all Pennsylvanians. The link for Pennsylvania food programs provides information on various nutrition resources in our state. Call 1 (800) 634-2033.

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 1 (866) 286-3636.

The Juggler A Juggler, driving to his next performance, was stopped by the police. “What are those knives doing in your car?” asked the officer.

“I juggle them in my act.”

“Oh yeah?” says the cop. “Let’s see you do it.” So the juggler starts tossing and juggling the knives.

A guy driving by sees this and says, “Wow, am I glad I quit drinking. Look at the test they’re making you do now!”

Lost far from a home A police car pulls up in front of grandma Bessie’s house, and grandpa Morris gets out.

The polite policeman explained that this elderly gentleman said that he was lost in the park...and couldn’t find his way home. “ Oy Morris “, said grandma, “ You’ve been going to that park for over 30 years ! So how could you get lost? “ Leaning close to grandma, so that the policeman couldn’t hear. Morris whispered, “ I wasn’t lost.....I was just too tired to walk home.”

Taken from www.ahajokes.com.

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COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.

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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.

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.

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; 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.

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.

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

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More Than Just A Place To Live a.m. Rodriguez Associates inc. and CMS Management proudly present...

Beautiful, Senior Apartments Near You!

Carson Retirement Residence 2850 East Carson Street * Pittsburgh, PA 15203 * 412-481-0700

Carnegie Retirement Residence 200 Railroad Avenue * Carnegie, PA 15106 * 412-276-0102

Munhall Retirement Residence 1000 Andrew Street * Munhall, PA 15120 * 412-462-3200

Retirement Residence of PLUM 620 Repp Road, New Kensington (Plum Borough), PA 15068 * 724-339-2925

RossHill Retirement Residence 7500 Ross Park Drive * Pittsburgh, PA 15237 * 412-847-0161

South Hills Retirement Residence 125 Ruth Street, Pittsburgh (Mt. Washington) PA 15211 * 412-481-8100

Summit Retirement Residence 125 South Sixth Street * Duquesne, PA 15110 * 412-466-7755

The Oaks Retirement Residence 2967 Jacks Run Road * White Oak, PA 15131 * 412-675-0412

WoodCrest Retirement Residence 1502 Woodcrest Avenue * Moon, PA 15108 * 412-264-0918

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Senior Lifestyle Connections sponsors booth at International Village Senior Lifestyle Connections is dedicated to finding living options for seniors in the Pittsburgh area.

Owner Stan Olszewski will sponsor an information booth at the 55th annual International Village held at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport.

The event will take place from 3 to 10 p.m. on August 12, 13 and 14.

Come enjoy the entertainment and come hungry.

The village will have 22 ethnic food booths, along with dancers and entertainment like polka bands.

Prizes will be awarded to several lucky adults ages 65 and older that register at the Senior Lifestyle Connections booth. A grand prize of a flat-screen television will be donated by Craig Anlauf of Palms at O’Neil Senior Living Community, located close to Renziehausen Park. Master of Ceremonies Mikey Dee will announce the winners at approximately 8:30 p.m. on August 14. The winner need not be present.Â