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August 2017 Volume 17, Number 3

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Guest speaker, Leslie Benedetto of B-Well Nation with care manager Tracey Weyman.

Family caregivers “walk the red carpet” at annual recognition event The Beaver County Office on Aging (BCOA) held its 13 th annual Family Caregiver Program event at the Monaca Turners on June 28. This year’s event honored the program’s “Award Winning Caregivers” with a fun theme centered around “Going to the Movies” and

the Academy Awards. It provided caregivers with a relaxing day away from their caregiving duties, and provided some education and tips on taking care of their loved ones, as well as themselves. Eighteen caregivers and their guests were welcomed

to the event by BCOA’s Care Management Supervisor Tesi Dye. A keynote was presented by Leslie Benedetto of B-Well Nation. She offered tips on how exercise and yoga can help

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Taking time off from work your usual activities (including giving care to a loved one) is important in order to rest and recharge. Turn to page 7 to read more about the importance of taking a break and enjoying life. August is the perfect month to do so.

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Center at the Mall activities

Circle of Friends

Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following:

Baden Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following:

2 Chair volleyball at 11 a.m. August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

H Grandma and me from noon to 2 p.m. August 15. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 per grandchild. Bring your grandchild or great grandchild for pizza and a back to school craft. Advanced sign up is required

2 Blood pressure screening at 10 a.m. August 3, 10, 17 and 25. 2 Bunco League at 2 p.m. August 8 and 22. 2 Luau themed Senior Day at the Mall at 10 a.m. August 9. 2 Birthday lunch celebration at 11:30 a.m.August 10. 2 Woodcarvers’ Workshop at 10:30 a.m. August 12. 2 Shuffleboard at 1:30 p.m. August 14 and 28.

H Tuesday night “ Kickoff” bingo at 4 p.m. August 22. Cost is $6 and includes six cards. Penny bingo is offered at 10 a.m. Thursdays; line dancing with George Petrella at 10:30 a.m. Mondays; and ballroom dance with Richard Morris at 11 a.m. Wednesdays. New Brighton Circle of Friends, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following:

2 Funnel Cake Day at 10:30 a.m. August 15. 2 Senior Citizen Appreciation Day with ice cream social at noon August 21.

H Nutrition program at 12:30 p.m. August 3.

2 Department of Health KI Pill Distribution from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. August 24.

H Dance with Mikey D from 7 to 10 p.m. August 11. Cost is $7.

2 Meadows Casino day trip at 9 a.m. August 28. 2 Popsicle party at noon August 31. Visit centeratthemall.com for more information or call (724) 774-5654 to make reservations. Follow the center on Facebook at facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

H Birthday recognition August 10. H Card party from noon to 4 p.m. August 14. Cost is $6. H Breakfast card club at 10 a.m. August 25. H Mountaineer Casino bus trip August 28. Cost is $25 and advanced sign-up is required. No refunds. H Men of Meloday at noon August 29. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit cofbeaver.com. BCSN

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This year ’s Family Caregiver Program event was made possible by support from the following sponsors:

caregivers stay healthy and feel less stressed. Attendees were treated to a delicious buffet luncheon provided by the Monaca Turners, as well as musical entertainment by Diane’s Joysong. Caregivers were asked to pick an “Oscar” for chances to win dinner certificates, gift cards and door prizes, all of which were donated by Beaver County businesses. Caregivers walked the red carpet and were presented with gift bags that contained caregiving books, gift cards and Red Cross Ready Personal Safety Emergency Packs.

Financial Sponsors: Beaver County Senior News Bott Painting Brighton HealthMart Hometown Apothecary Drugs Medic Rescue, Bridgewater Care manager Dawna Bott with caregiver Terry Stowers.

Prize Sponsors: Advance Auto, New Brighton

The Family Caregiver Program is actively recruiting more caregivers at this time. The goal of the program is to provide financial, emotional and educational support to caregivers in the community so that they can continue to care for their loved ones at home. BCSN To learn more, call BCOA at (724) 8472262 or (888) 548-2262.

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Applebee’s, Chippewa Applebee’s, Center Township Chick-Fil-A, Monaca Cohill Fashions Eat ‘n Park, Chippewa Eat ‘n Park, Center Township Edible Arrangements, Beaver Caregiver Debra Moyer with care manager Allen Malone.

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J.W. Hall’s Home Depot, Chippewa Oram’s Donuts Papa Duke’s Bar & Grill Rainaldi’s Restaurant Robin Gardner Stitch By Stitch Rosalind Candy Castle Sal’s Ristorante & Bar Texas Roadhouse Towne Square Restaurant Diane Brosius entertains the audience.

Caregivers and care managers do a stress relief exercisie.

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A special cake honors caregivers.

Photos provided by Sandy Barrow for Beaver County Senior News

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Caregiver Ronald Woods.

Caregiver Valerie McCormick with her granddaughter Leah.

Entertainments and Events * The Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform a free concert in the park at 7 p.m. August 4 at the 37th Street Park, Route 18 and 37th St., Beaver Falls. In case of inclement weather the concert will be held at Beaver County Christian School gymnasium, 510 37th St., across from the park. * Conway Community Day will take place from noon to 9:30 p.m. August 5 at the Conway Volunteer Fire Department, 900 S. Gross St., Conway. Come enjoy a day of craft vendors, games, rides and bands. End the day with fireworks. Admission is free. Visit conwayrec.webs.com. * Come out for a hot summer nights car cruise from 3 to 9 p.m. August 5 on Third Street, Beaver. This car cruise is rated as one of the top seven in the nation. It has been profiled in several magazines. Come and enjoy music, food and thousands of cars cruising through historic downtown Beaver. Call (724) 888-3820. * Geneva College, 3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls, will host a Community Crime Watch Day from 5:30 to 9 p.m. August 6. Enjoy a variety of activities for both children and adults. There will be food, games, campus tours, safety demonstrations and fireworks. Call (724) 312-3025. * A car cruise will take place from 4 p.m. to dusk August 10 at Harmony House Family Restaurant, 2820 Duss Ave., Ambridge. There will be food, music, 50/50 and more. Spectators and motorcycles welcome. Call (724) 266-8099 or visit harmonyhouserestaurant.com. * The 92nd annual San Rocco Festa will take place August 11 to 13 at Fred Taddeo Park, 224 Centre Grange Rd., Center Township. Cost is $2; children ages 12 and under are free with paid adult. Free parking. Call (724) 252-7732 or visit sanrocco.org.

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* Vicary Day at The Mansion will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 12 at 1235 Third Ave., Freedom. Festivities include historical crafters, such as bobbin lace makers, quilters, tatters, woodcarvers, spinners and weavers. Time period docents will provide information about the historic 1826 Vicary Mansion and its gardens. Outdoor demonstrations will be on-going throughout the day (weather permitting). Donations appreciated. Call (724) 775-1848 or visit bchrlf.org. * South Side Historical Village is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 12 at Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 Route 168, Hookstown. Visit the one room school, blacksmith shop, artisan shop, general store, log cabin, outdoor oven and more. Learn the history of our area and schools. Free. Call (724) 573-4569 or visit sshva.wordpress.com. * The Beaver County Humane Society is hosting a dog pool party at Lucky Paws Pet Resort, 2273 Lovi Rd., Freedom, from noon to 3 p.m. August 13. Cost is $10 per dog for an afternoon

of resort pool fun. There will be ice cream for the dogs. Enjoy games, prizes, raffles, hotdogs and more. Vaccines required. Call (724) 775-5801 or visit beavercountyhumanesociety.org. * Townsend Park, 601 Third Ave., New Brighton, presents free family movie night at dusk August 18. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chairs. Call (724) 846-1870 or visit nbarc.net. * The 13th annual Aviation Appreciation Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 19 at the Beaver County Airport, 35 Piper St., Beaver Falls. WWII and Vietnam era aircraft and artifacts on display. Several aircraft can be seen in various stages of restoration. Antique car cruise with many vintage cars on display. Breakfast available from 8 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a fee. Parking fee is $5 per car. Call (724) 843-2820 or visit airheritage.org. * The annual Beaver County River Regatta is set to take place August 18 to 20 Riverside Drive, Bridgewater. Enjoy boat races, anything that floats race, lighted boat parade, kayak race and children’s activities. There will be plenty of food vendors, live entertainment, fireworks and much more. Admission is free. * Comfort by Candlelight with Kathy Troccoli will be held at 7 p.m. August 19 at the Chippewa United Methodist Church’s Community Life Center (CLC), 118 McMillen Ave., Beaver Falls. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance. Call (724) 843-4828 or visit chippewaumc.org . * The 71st annual Hookstown Fair will take place August 22 to 26 Hookstown Fairgrounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown. This event includes livestock, vegetable and flower displays, quilts, baked goods, live entertainment every evening, food, carnival rides, games and horse show, tractor pulls, motocross races, rodeo and demolition derby. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10. Seniors are free all day Tuesday. Call (724) 573-4512 or hookstownfair.com. BCSN

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Take time off and enjoy life

Angela climbs Guimaraes Castle in Portugal.

By Angela Gentile Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

2016 study showed that over half of Americans are not using all of their yearly vacation time. I chuckle when hearing this and think to myself, “I wonder how that is working out for them?” Apparently, not too well, according to Project Time Off, a leading national movement to transform American attitudes and change behavior. Many workers experience stress and burnout by not using their earned benefits. The organization promotes that there needs to be a shift in culture so that taking time off is understood as essential to personal wellbeing, professional success, business performance and economic expansion. I am not one of these people. Many of you know this. The one question friends and readers of Beaver County Senior News ask me regularly is, “Where are you going next?” My latest adventure with my travel companions was a yacht cruise along the Atlantic Ocean

The cruise featured the cuisines of these countries. We got an opportunity to go on a walk with the yacht chef to one of the markets in France to see what he would buy to use for meals, and he treated us to samples. It was fun to see how the staff used these foods during our lunches and dinners for several days afterward. Since it was over 90 degrees in Lisbon, we opted to take a Tuk Tuk, a threewheeled vehicle tour of part of the city. It was a great way to see the hilly, cobblestoned street city. It was fun to see Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. A popular site is the Cathedral of St. James, the destination on the Way of St. James, a pilgrimage route started in the Ninth Century and continues today. St. Malo in Brittany is a beautiful, foursided walled city, and several of us walked along the top of the wall, which totaled one mile and provided beautiful views of the city and water. A highlight was visiting Mont St. Michel, an island commune in Normandy, France, known for its preserved Norman Benedictine Abbey of St. Michel at the peak of the rocky island. It is surrounded by streets that wind around the medieval town. During the tour of the abbey, you have to climb over 300 steps to get to all the different levels of the structure.

Taking time off provides me an opportunity to rest and recharge. It helps me to be ready to tackle new challenges when I get back. I realize not everyone can get away to travel, but it is important to get some breaks—especially caregivers. I meet some very dedicated and hard-working caregivers who keep their loved ones experiencing health challenges at home. Some caregivers are like some working people—they do not want to schedule time off. I encourage you to do so. Maybe you can ask a family member or a friend to sit with your loved one for a few hours. There are adult day care centers where your loved one can be safely for several hours so you can take a break. It is important for caregivers to relax, shop, go to the doctor or even just take a walk. You can consider the Caregiver Support Program through the Beaver County Office on Aging. We have an article in our Keen-Age News section where you can read about the details. BCSN

Beaver County History Tidbits * The Harmony Society was involved in the silk industry from 1830 to 1855, and it had mulberry trees, located in present-day Ambridge, so the silk worms could be fed the leaves. In later years, apple trees replaced the mulberry trees. * In the 1800’s, there were many industries in Fallston, including saw mills, oil mill, sash mill, wire mill, paper mill, woolen mill and flour mill. These companies were able to use the water from the Beaver River. PSN

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to Portugal, Spain and France in June. It started in Lisbon, Portugal and the last port was in St. Malo, France. Usually, temperatures in the area along the coast can range from 68 to 82 degrees. As luck would have it, I got to travel during a heat wave. We experienced 110 degrees in Bordeaux, France, during a walking tour of the city.

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Governor Tom Wolf visits Center at the Mall

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Robin Weissman, Gov. Tom Wolf and Teresa Osborne address fraud and abuse issues.

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Many people came to hear the panel discussion on fraud and abuse at Center at the Mall.

More than 150 older adults were in attendance when Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, along with Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin Weissman and Department of Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne, came to Center at the Mall June 13 for a panel discussion on protecting seniors from fraud and abuse. They presented helpful information and answered questions from the audience. The Beaver County Office on Aging hosted the event. BCSN

Get set for a Hawaiian luau at this month’s Senior Day Wear your Hawaiian shirts and grass shirts for the Hawaiian Luau at the August 9 Day at the Mall from 10 a.m. to noon inside Center at the Mall in the Beaver Valley Mall, next to Hallmark. Entertainment will be provided by Freddy Kelleher, The Music Man. Come and enjoy coffee and doughnuts. A wide variety of vendors will provide information on senior services and programs, plus there will be blood pressure screening. The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. BCSN

Funds are available to reimburse caregivers By Tesi Dye Supervisor, Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

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re you caring for a loved one? Do you provide daily assistance to help keep them at home? Are you paying for someone to provide personal care or respite so you can get out and have a break? Do you pay for your loved one to attend adult day service or purchase a lot of incontinence supplies? If so the Beaver County Office on Aging’s Caregiver Support Program may be just what you need. The Caregiver Support Program reimburses eligible caregivers for expenses they incur to care for and keep their

loved ones living at home in the community. Caregivers must provide daily assistance and cannot be paid in any way for their care. The program does not pay a caregiver or provide a job for the caregiver. It is a reimbursement program that enables the caregiver to recoup some of the money they have expended on the care of their loved one. Other benefits of the program include the support of a care manager, access to educational materials, benefits counseling, annual caregiver recognition and educational luncheon, and a free evaluation of safety needs in the home. Eligibility for the program is determined through a needs assessment

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and verification of household income. Verification of the individual’s assets and that of their spouse is also required. Based on household income the caregiver may be eligible for reimbursement up to 100 percent of $500 for preapproved services and supplies. Each caregiver also has access to reimbursement for assistive devices or home modifications such as a shower seat or a stair glide. If you are a caregiver and want to access this wonderful program, please contact the Information and Referral department at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262 and ask for a referral to the Caregiver Support Program. BCSN

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Volunteers needed to advocate for facility residents check and required state and local training. Ongoing support is provided by staff Ombudsmen through mentoring, supervision and bimonthly meetings. Ongoing educational opportunities are provided and include yearly enrichment training, webinars and network meetings.

By Tesi Dye Ombudsman Supervisor, Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

he Beaver County Office on Aging Ombudsman program is in need of volunteers to help carry out the mission of educating, empowering and advocating for residents of personal care homes and nursing facilities in the county.

residents to become PEERS (Pennsylvania’s Empowered Expert Residents), attend resident council meetings and state exit surveys and help to recruit new volunteers. All potential volunteers must complete an application, background

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Property Tax and Rent Rebate program extended to end of year The application deadline for the 2016 Property Tax and Rent Rebate program has been extended until December 31, 2017. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older, widows and widowers ages 50 and older, and people with disabilities ages 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in 2016 and meet all other eligibility criteria. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Since the program’s 1971 inception, older and disabled adults have received more than $6.1 billion in property tax and rent relief. The rebate program also receives funding from slots gaming. For an application or to schedule an appointment to receive assistance in completing the application, call the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN

Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa (724) 857-9989; Baden (724) 869-4224; Center at the Mall (724) 728-1422; New Brighton (724) 846-1959; Midland (724) 869-4224. BCSN

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Volunteers are needed to make weekly or monthly visits to facilities with the goal of letting residents know their rights and provide education on how they can resolve problems. Volunteers can also help staff Ombudsmen provide training for residents, staff, and family and community groups. Other opportunities include helping to train

Are you ready to make a difference? Do you have good communication skills and enjoy talking with new people? Are you willing to visit facilities and work as part of the Beaver County Ombudsman team? Are you interested in helping to increase the visibility of the Ombudsman program in Beaver County? If so, please contact the Ombudsman Department at (724) 847-2262 to request an application or discuss the program. BCSN

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Senior Day-Travel With Us The #1 Resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and service for older adults all at one convenient location!

Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses The next Senior Day will be held at 10 a.m. August 9 inside Center at the Mall in the Beaver Valley Mall, next to Hallmark. Read Beaver County Senior News for more information. Call (724) 847-2262 for information.

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You or your loved one can live in a completely furnished beautiful home in Beaver County with loving support. Housing includes homemade meals, medication assistance and transportation to medical appointments and other activities.

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HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less. Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income eligibility• 1 Person...$24,350 • 2 Persons ...$27,800

Local company encourages “hope to grow” by combining gardening and caregiver support By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News

s a young girl, Moon Township native Lisa Story was always drawn to nature exploring and, as an adult, became an avid flower gardener. Now she’s found a way to combine her love of the natural world with a heart to help others who are caregivers to loved ones. After caregiving her father before he passed away in 2015, Lisa Story realized two things: that others who care for loved ones in the Pittsburgh community need more support and care themselves, and the restorative power of gardening. “I needed to heal my mind, body, and soul after my dad passed, so I planted my first vegetable garden,” shares Lisa, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Thanatologist and has worked in hospice care and grief counseling. With a master’s of science in counseling psychology from Chatham University, a certificate in addictions counseling from Waynesburg University, and a certificate in horticultural therapy from the Horticultural Therapy Institute in Denver,

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– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more. Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it. CenterPlace 131 Pleasant Drive, Suite 1 Aliquippa, PA 15001 724-378-5400 Call 711 for TTY Relay Services www.lutheranseniorlife.org/LIFE

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Lisa Story, founder of Hope Grows. Colorado, her educational background serves as the perfect complement to her professional training and her vision for combining gardening and caregiver support.

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“I couldn’t help but notice the positive changes to my physical, psychological and spiritual stress associated with the loss. My belief in the restorative power of planting in addition to divine intervention through a dream from my late father led me to found Hope Grows in 2010.” She presently serves as executive director. The company’s mission is to inspire hope through nature while empowering caregivers to seek mind-body-soul wellness. “Our staff, network of volunteers, and our board of directors seek to put an end to caregiver death and be the organization that caregivers trust and turn to receive personalized assistance, therapeutic services, and resources at any point in their journey—regardless of their financial means. “Hope Grows’ programs are designed to provide options and solutions for the caregiver,” Lisa explains. “Our staff is certified to provide counseling in both one-on-one or group settings. Our garden serves as a place of respite for caregivers who are dedicating much of their time to support those who need them.”

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The Hope Grows garden provides therapeutic respite for caregivers.

Hope Grows focuses its support and services into the following three areas: • Counseling and Support – through mental health counseling, support groups and psycho-education to caregivers and their families. This support encourages caregivers to process their stress in a healthy way and enhances the skills they need to most effectively care for their loved ones. • Therapeutic Respite – therapeutic activities through which caregivers can rest, rejuvenate and focus on self-care, including respite through restorative gardening and connecting with nature.

By participating in the Hope Grows therapeutic model, Lisa says that caregivers can begin to relieve stress, restore energy and gain balance. “We attend to the caregiver’s individual needs, drawing on all three of these focus areas.” For those who have access to a phone and/or the Internet, Hope Grows offers a virtual program, called “Think Caregiver”, which connects caregivers to personalized support and community support across a vast national network. This program can be accessed by calling (412) 369-4673 or hopegrows.net. On this website, caregivers can also sign up for Care Call Check-ins, or calls at regular intervals to check on the caregiver and offer emotional support and resources. Into the future, Lisa has plans to open a respite house so caregivers can break away from their responsibilities on

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Cyndy Glynn, Lisa Story, Linda Ransom and Robin Martin [seated].

a temporary basis overnight, if even for a few hours, and participate in counseling and support, as needed. “Whether you find yourself in a caregiver role for the first time, have spent years being a caregiver, or have already lost the person you were caring for, we understand the unique challenges that you face,” Lisa conveys. As our name implies, we strive to plant hope, one seed at a time. All this requires seasons of cultivating and tending to the needs of each caregiver, and that’s our goal. BCSN Hope Grows is located at 183 Shafter Road in Moon Township. To learn more, call (412) 369-4673 or email info@ hopegrows.net.

August 2017 • Beaver County Senior News

• Education and Training - professional education and training to enhance the one’s knowledge of the professional healthcare community as it relates to the family caregiver.

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Living to serve residents of Beaver County through a full continuum of care.

Center at the Mall

Senior center and therapy services at Beaver Valley Mall.

VNA, Western Pennsylvania Home Care & Hospice programs

Lutheran Service Society

Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, HUD housing.

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Living Independence for the Elderly in partnership with Heritage Valley Health System.

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Technology assistance for seniors, including home assessments, hotline for questions, catalogue of devices and technology tips.

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Adult day center services in Ambridge and Moon Township.

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