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‘Tis the season to take in a holiday performance, light show or winter exhibit with loved ones By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News These holiday months seems to add magic and sparkle to ordinary days. It’s the ideal time to make special memories and family and friends, and the Pittsburgh region doesn’t disappoint when it comes
to activities to choose from. Here’s our annual roundup of our favorite things to do in celebration of this most wonderful time of the year. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Capture the awe and exhilaration of the holiday season with the classic story, iconic
choreography and soaring score of “The Nutcracker.” This Pittsburgh-inspired production laces the traditional tale with new surprises each year, interwoven with our beloved city’s vistas and charm. More Continued on page 6
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Teddy Bear Tea promises holiday fun for all ages
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lum Community Center, located at 499 Center New Texas Road in Plum, is hosting a Christmas Teddy Bear Tea fundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday December 5. The event will begin with children’s activities, including stuffing a teddy bear, decorating teddy bear T-shirts, a Tea Bag Toss and other things.
Call Plum Community Center at (412) 795-2330 to participate in the contest or to purchase tickets for the tea party. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. A pre-purchased ticket entitles guests to five free tickets for a variety of basket raffles. PSN
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Mrs. Claus will make a special visit to read stories and teach a special Tea Party song. A light lunch and tea will follow with menu options appropriate for children and adults. The event will also include a special table-decorating contest for adults.
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Harmony Singers present free holiday concert in Bethel Park
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emember the wonderful smell of grandma’s cookies baking in the oven and just waiting to taste one of each? Many of our local elderly have stated that this is one of the holiday traditions they miss the most. They can no longer bake their own cookies, which was a large part of their holiday tradition.
The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert—’Tis the Season—under the direction of Cynthia Pratt at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 13 at Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Avenue in Bethel Park. The concert will be presented again at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15 at St. Germaine Church, 7003 Baptist Road in Bethel Park. The event is free and open to the public. A free will offering to benefit the charitable and entertainment efforts of the Harmony Singers will be accepted. The Harmony Singers are celebrating their 50th anniversary of entertaining people in the South Hills. They are available to perform for civic, social, church and business organizations. For details about the group or to reserve them for an event, call (412) 833-6341 or visit www.harmonysingers.org. PSN
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‘Tis the season to take in a holiday performance, light show or winter exhibit with loved ones Continued from page 1
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops
than 100 dancers bring to life iconic choreography—from the wondrous waltz of the snowflakes to the pristine Sugarplum Fairy pas de deux. Young and old alike love this performance. December 4 through 27.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yuletide carols being sung by a choir . . . and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra delighting kids of all ages — from one to 92. That’s the annual Highmark Holiday Pops concert! A sleigh full of guest artists, including Jolly Old Saint Nick, will join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Three Rivers Ringers (Pittsburgh’s premiere handbell group) and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for favorite carols, cherished holiday tunes, seasonal orchestral pieces and a Christmas carol sing-along. Performance dates are Friday, December 11 through December 20. Don’t miss the ornate decorations and 25-foot tree in Heinz Hall’s Grand Lobby. For tickets, call (412) 392-4900 or visit Pittsburghsymphony.org.
Call for dates of special sensoryfriendly performances, where patrons can experience the show in a supportive theater setting designed for those with sensory sensitivities, autism and other special needs. To purchase tickets, call (412) 456-6666 or visit Pbt.org. Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland
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Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is making its Pennsylvania debut at the Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road in Prospect this holiday season. This Christmas light and music extravaganza is unlike any show you’ve seen. Simply tune into your car radio and watch the magic unfold as you drive through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in perfect synchronization with the music. The lights will glow every night from dust to 10 p.m., including holidays, through January 3. It’s like a front row seat at the most dynamic Christmas concert ever! Plus, you can catch a glimpse of how the crew from the North Pole spent their summer vacation. Huge displays feature comical snapshots of Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and the elves playing in sand rather than snow. Just when it seems the fun is coming to an end, guests arrive at the magical Santa’s Village. Take a photo made with Santa Claus while enjoying hot cocoa and fun kid’s activities. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are popular nights to visit the light show,
so long lines are anticipated. Visit Monday through Thursday to avoid extended wait times. Fee is $25 per carload; $40 for a mini-bus, limousine or activity van; $80 for school and tour busses. Items in Santa’s Village are an additional cost. Christmas Wonderland supports local charities. To learn more, call (888) 321-7547 or visit Shadrackchristmas.com. B. E. Taylor Christmas Concert Now in its 19th year, the B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert continues to wow audiences. Pittsburgh legend B.E. Taylor transforms old favorites through bold interpretations to create new traditions. Each year, a band of brothers fills the silent nights of December with harmony, music and love. Sold out audiences return year after year to listen, watch, sing and celebrate God’s greatest gift. Join in the tradition at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15 at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts; also performing Saturday, December 12 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. For tickets, call (412) 392-4900.
Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History The museum’s Hall of Architecture will dazzle visitors with six uniquely decorated Carnegie Trees, flanking the museum’s perennial favorite, the Neapolitan presepio, a beautiful 18th-century Nativity that has been a holiday tradition since 1957. This year’s theme for the Carnegie Trees is “Holiday in the Highlands.” The exhibit starts December 3 and runs through January 11. The presepio, handcrafted between 1700 and 1830, teems with lifelike figures and colorful details that recreate the Nativity within a vibrant and detailed panorama of 18th-century Italian village life. More than 100 superbly modeled human and angelic figures, along with animals, accessories and architectural elements cover 250 square feet and create a memorable depiction of the Nativity as seen through the eyes of Neapolitan artisans and collectors. The Carnegie Museum Group is headquartered at 4400 Forbes Avenue in Oakland. Seniors ages 65 and older,
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Adding to the festive atmosphere, in Phipp’s Outdoor and Discovery Gardens, the Winter Light Garden will sparkle with luminous orbs, trees and fountains of light. The Garden Railroad will be on view, too, taking you on a magical trip through the plots of nine fairy tales and fables brought to life with interactive buttons for children to push, and miniature living plants, shrubs and trees.
First Night Pittsburgh promises to be even bigger and better this year. A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, First Night is an arts-focused and family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. It is the largest singleday celebration in the region, offering about 150 events at nearly 50 indoor and outdoor locations within a 14-block area. The celebration offers something for everyone, including a countdown to midnight and fireworks display, parade with giant puppets, live music and dance, a sing-off competition and art displays both indoors and outside. This year, The Wailers are set to perform. To learn more or to order your admission buttons, visit www.firstnightpgh.org.
Miniature Railroad & Village Take a walking tour of western Pennsylvania at the world-renowned Miniature Railroad & Village at the Carnegie Science Center. The exhibit, now in its 91st season, began in 1920 with a man named Charles Bowdish of Brookville. Originally a holiday display on the second floor of his house, it moved to the Buhl Planetarium in 1954, and ultimately found its final home at Carnegie Science Center in 1992.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens The Winter Flower Show runs through Sunday, January 10. Daily hours for the Winter Flower Show are 9:30 a.m. to11 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. for the Winter Light Garden. Phipps closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 24 and reopens at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 26. Admission is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $11 for children ages two to 18). Members and kids under age two enter free. Phipps is located at One Schenley Park in Oakland. To learn more, call (412)-622-6914 or visit www. phipps.conservatory.org. Don’t miss this seasonal showstopper! Take a walk in a winter wonderland as Phipps brings the familiar carol “Deck the Halls” to life. During its Winter Light Garden and Flower Show, each of the changing exhibit rooms will embody the spirit the holiday tune, complete with artful arrangements of
LED lights, decorated fir trees, whimsical props and, of course, plenty of seasonal favorites such as colorful poinsettias, aromatic paperwhites and showy amaryllis.
Add some pizzazz to your holiday with a bit of Doo Wop on Wednesday, December 16 at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. This retro music concert will feature renditions of songs by Mary Wilson of the Supremes (“Where Did Our Love Go”, “Baby Love”), Lenny Welch (“Since I Fell For You”, “Ebb Tide”), The Original Tymes (“So Much in Love”, “Wonderful, Wonderful”), Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles (“Soldier Boy”, “Mama Said”), Tommy Mara and The Crests (“Sixteen Candles”, “Cara Mia”) and and Pittsburgh’s own Johnny Angel and The Halos. To order tickets, call (412) 3924819 or visit Heinzhall.org.
The Miniature Railroad & Village features hundreds of wonderfully realistic animated scenes that illustrate how people lived, worked and played in our region during an era spanning the 1880s to the late 1930s. A replica of the Buhl Planetarium on Pittsburgh’s North Side is the latest gem added to this extraordinary display. More favorites include Fallingwater, Forbes Field, Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler’s Knob, Luna Park, Sharon Steel Mill, a historic Pittsburgh incline and more. The display has 250,000 trees, 105 animations, 85 automobiles and 14 aircraft, and much more. For tickets and information, call (412) 2373400 or visit Carnegiesciencecenter.org. Continued on page 8
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$12; adults, $15; ages 3 to 18, $11. Price of admission includes both art and natural history museums. For hours and other details, call (412) 622-3131 or visit www.cmoa.org.
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‘Tis the season to take in a holiday performance, light show or winter exhibit with loved ones Continued from page 7 Rudolph the Reindeer Concert Based on the beloved 1964 animated special, this adaptation brings everyone’s favorite reindeer to the stage at Heinz Hall. Rudolph was first turned into a live action musical last year by Jeff Frank and Chicago’s First Stage in 2013.This new production features a mixture of adult and young performers as Bumble the Abominable Snowman, the Misfit Toys, Clarice and, of course, Rudolph himself. Songs include the title track (originally recorded by Johnny Mathis) “Jingle, Jingle, Jingle” and “Holly Jolly Christmas.” Show runs from December 22 to 27. To purchase tickets, visit Pittsburgh-Theater.com.
Pittsburgh CLO The CLO has taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood in “A Musical Christmas Carol.” Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and a host of colorful characters for this remarkable holiday presentation. With dazzling special effects, holiday charm and ticket prices even Scrooge would approve of, this Charles Dickens classic is a wonderful way to celebrate all the tradition of the season. December 4 through 23 at the Byham Theater. To learn more, call (412) 456-1350 or visit pittsburghclo.org.
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PPG Place Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place: Through February 28, the Plaza between Third and Fourth Avenues transform into The Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place, a spectacular one-of-akind outdoor ice skating rink. Enjoy an exhilarating holiday tradition as you glide around the breathtaking 65foot Christmas tree at the plaza. Bring the grandkids to Skate with Santa on Saturdays: December 5, 12 and 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. Fee is $8 for adults and $7 for seniors (age 50 and older) and children. Skate rentals are $4 and skate sharpening is $5. Skating lessons are also offered. Call for hours or to learn more: (412) 394-3641.
Spirits of Giving Around the World: The splendor of the holidays comes alive at PPG Place’s breathtaking “Spirits of Giving Around the World” exhibit in the Wintergarden at Two PPG Place, downtown, through January 7. This enchanting display of life-size Santas and original paintings captures a world of Christmas folklore and fantasy. The Wintergarden’s spectacular 32-foot tree is adorned with magnificent ornaments.
Gingerbread House and Train Display: Also in the Wintergarden is the Gingerbread House and Train Display. Don’t miss this magnificent display of delicious dwellings created by area individuals, organizations, seniors, students and chefs. Local artist Don Jones enhances the exhibit with a unique display of trains from his private collection. There is no charge for admission; donations benefit the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Free Care Fund.
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Holiday Happenings • Nature’s Wreath is back for the holiday season and is set to take place at the Pittsburgh Zoo, One Wild Place, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on December 5. The zoo’s talented horticulturists will offer guidance as you create a decorative masterpiece to enliven your holiday decor. Wreaths (measuring approximately 24 inches), embellishments, and light refreshments are included. Bring any additional adornments and hand pruners, if you’d like. Space is limited to 25 participants. Cost is $50 for members; $60 for nonmembers. Visit Pittsburghzoo.org for details or to register. • The third annual community wide Chanukah celebration at the Galleria Mt. Lebanon, 1500 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, will take place at 6 p.m. December 7. This free event will begin with the lighting of a
• Chanukah Seniors Luncheon will take place at 12:30 p.m. December 8 at South Hills Jewish Community Center, 345 Kane Blvd., Scott Township. Enjoy a delicious Kosher lunch with hot latkas, menorah lighting, Chanukah music and good company. The event is co-sponsored by Chabad of the South Hills and the South Hills JCC. $5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accessible. To register, call Barb at (412) 278-2658.
12-foot menorah. Dave Darwin will present a laugh-a-minute juggling, sideshow, and comedy. Dave was a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent. There will also be children’s activities and much more. Call (412) 278-2658 for details.
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Holiday Happenings • Come out to the first annual (Almost) Winter Solstice Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 12 at Eden Hall Campus Lodge, 6035 Ridge Rd., Gibsonia. The event is open to the Chatham community and neighbors. This year the focus will be on the history of celebrating the winter solstice through different activities such as tinsel-making, seed sewing, popcorn popping and stringing garlands, a documentary on Stonehenge and more. Call (412) 365-1479 or visit www.chatham.edu/events/ details.cfm?eventID=15017.
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• The North Hills Chorale will present its Christmas concert, “Celebrate the Season” on Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 13 at 3 p.m., in the Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center, a ministry of Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless Township. Free-will offerings accepted. Bring non-perishable food donations for
• Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis wll take place December 13, FedEx Great Hall at Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave. This is a fun, festive event for the whole family. Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and come out for some holiday cheer. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Visist www.jbr.org/ faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1139143 for details or to register.
• Christmas at The Village will take place from 2 to 9 p.m. December 12 and from 2 to 7 p.m. December 13 at Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Visit a 19th Century Christmas Village. Enjoy a candlelit stroll, as well as local choirs, unique crafts and children’s activities. Cost is $10 adults, $9 seniors and $6 youth. Call (724) 266-4500 or visit www.oldeconomyvillage.org.
• The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon December 17 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. The Thomas Jefferson High School Jazz Ensembles will perform under the direction of James Mirabella. Call (412) 655-2000 by December 11 to RSVP for lunch; cost is $7. • Kennywood presents the fifth annual 2015 Lights. Come out to see Kennywood transformed with more than one million dazzling lights. Enjoy songs of the holiday performed by local choirs. See the spectacular light show on the lagoon choreographed to your favorite holiday melodies. Visit Santa, ride the Gingerbread Express and more. Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturday and Sundays through December. The park will be closed December 25. Visit www. kennywood.com/holidaylights PSN
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Sandlot football teams gave many their only chance to play By Henry Peter Gribbin For Pittsburgh Senior News
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ack in the days preceding World War ll, there was an abundance of sandlot football teams around the City of Pittsburgh. Each neighborhood was represented by one or more of these teams such as the SoHo Oak Leafs, the West End Ponzies, the 18th Ward Traders and the Flowers Avenue Farrels. The Pittsburgh Press had its own team, the Seketary Hawkins Club. Some of the other teams were the Sheffield Avenue Apaches, the Broadway Mounts, the Rox Rangers and the McNertneys. On the Northside were the Rooneys. The team was owned by Art Rooney. One of the players, Ray Kemp, would go on to play professionally for
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Some of the players from the sandlot football teams went on to play professionally for the Pittsburgh Pirates football team, which later became the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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and playing fields were nothing more than just packed down dirt with each field displaying its own idiosyncrasy.
In those days, high school was not as mandatory as it is today, and college was a luxury for the chosen few. If a young fellow quit school and went to work, the only opportunity for him to play football was to latch onto one of these teams.
A friend of mine played for the Manchester Athletic Club. He remembers one game against the East Liberty Jo Jos which was played at the Jo Jos’ field on Larimer Avenue. The field was only 90 yards long so if somebody carried the ball across the goalline it didn’t count as a touchdown. The ball was placed on the 10 yard line and the offensive team was given another crack at scoring.
There were quite a number of good athletes who graced the sandlot playing fields. The St. Rosalia Preps saw its star player, Regis Monahan, go on to become an All-American guard at Ohio State. The Northside Majestics saw two of their players, Harp Vaughn and Mose Kelsch, play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Many of these teams were sponsored by sporting good stores, but that didn’t mean that the players were supplied with equipment. Players sold booster cards to raise money, and even then, at the tail end of the Great Depression, not everyone was properly outfitted. My next door neighbor, Shelton King, played for the J.J. Doyles junior team. He remembers a pair of old football shoes that he used to wear for the games. The shoes had wooden cleats that were held in by nails and every so often he would run to the sidelines and hammer the nails back in place. He was forced to wear a thick pair of socks, but even then his feet would be raw and sore after a long, gruelling game. After the war and throughout the 1950s, sandlot teams still thrived. Players continued to sell booster cards to raise money,
These sandlot games were always hard-fought affairs, but for the most part they proved to be good, clean fun. It’s just one more unique thing about the city which is fading away. PSN
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Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future. AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call (888) 687-2277. Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call (800) 272-3900. Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits. COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call (800) 692-7462. Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call (800) 677-1116. Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call (800) 333-4636. Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call (800) 633-4227. Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.helpinpa.state. pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call (866) 286-3636.
Senior Community Centers serve as access points for older adults in Allegheny County who need information and assistance By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News
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hen Kathy, 83, from East Pittsburgh came into the Eastern Area Turtle Creek Center a few months ago, she was concerned and upset about paying her bills and having enough food to eat. “My husband had incurred a lot of debt in his business and is now in the beginning stages of dementia,” she shared with Jan McDowell, manager of the Turtle Creek Center.
Over at the LifeSpan Knoxville Senior Resource Center, Thomas and Trudy Kline stopped in with questions about transportation. “A friend uses it and we were curious,” Trudy shared. “My husband can no longer drive and I may have to have an outpatient surgery soon, so we needed some transportation help.” They sat down with Jessica Gettig, regional manager and I&A coordinator at the center. “They both
qualified for OPT and ACCESS and I was able to do the application for them right at the center,” Jessica says. “This relieved some of Trudy’s worry since their nearest child is three hours away.” For these seniors and many others, resources are readily available to resolve these types of situations and offer needed temporary or long-term support. Yes, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging’s (DHS/AAA) SeniorLine exists as a free one-stop resource to county residents (fielding more than 60,000 calls every year). Yet did you know that several dozen highly qualified Information and Assistance (I&A) specialists are also available
through DHS/AAA’s partner agencies throughout the community? Information & Assistance links people in need to a broad range of appropriate community, social, health and government resources—whether it’s information about available transportation or in-home services, like the Klines, above, or more in-depth support like ongoing care management. “The goal of DHS/AAA and its Information & Assistance partners is to help older adults live independent lives, including assisting them to remain living in their own homes for as long as they are able and choose to do so,” says Ethel Novogradac, Continued on page 16 Volume 7, Issue 1
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“I told Kathy about the attorneys that come into the center once a month at no charge to help seniors, and made an appointment for her,” Jan recalls. “I gave her the phone number for the food bank here in Turtle Creek and gave her information about NeighborWorks, an organization that helps people with managing their finances. Kathy kept her appointment with the attorney and was given some excellent advice that made all the difference for her.”
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supervisor of SeniorLine Information & Assistance for DHS/AAA. “It opens doors into the human services delivery system so that individuals can more easily obtain access to the services and information they need.”
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Frank, 72, of East Pittsburgh had been visiting the Turtle Creek Center for some time but wasn’t aware that the staff could help him with getting services in the community that he needed. Frank recently started dialysis and needed a way to get to and from his treatments. “He had a real concern about paying for his transportation, so I suggested that he call the Kidney Foundation to see if they might be able to help with transportation costs,” Jan says. “Because he was feeling weak from his health condition, I also referred him to the Area Agency on Aging to begin the process of getting help in his home, as well as homedelivered meals. When Frank left the center after our conversation that day, he said that he actually felt like he might be able to handle the upcoming challenges.”
Accessing Information & Assistance While SeniorLine remains the central point of contact for DHS/AAA services, I&A specialists can also be found around the county at 23 specific Senior Community Centers called “Focal Points.” (A listing of these Focal Points can be found in every issue of PSN; see page 18 of this issue. This listing is also available in the annual Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide.) Betsy called LifeSpan Knoxville Senior Resource Center after a friend told her about the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. She wanted to know how and where she could get FMNP vouchers, as well. “They gave me a nice list of farmers markets in my neighborhood and which ones accept the coupons, along with some basic instruction on how to use them,” Betsy comments.
I&A staff is more qualified than ever When you contact an I&A specialist, rest assured that you are speaking with someone who is trained specifically to help you navigate the network of possible resources. I&A staff on SeniorLine and at partner agency Focal Points are qualified professionals, nationally certified by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) and hold Certification for Information and Referral Specialists in Aging/Disabilities certification through AIRS. This professional credentialing program is based on established industry standards and is administered by AIRS, an international association that has been providing leadership and support to the I&A industry for 40 years. Volume 7, Issue 1
Other types of information that I&A staff can help with include detailed descriptions of programs and services and their eligibility requirements, referrals to appropriate community resources, advocacy on behalf of a client when services are not being adequately provided or when the client is unable to obtain a service on their own, crisis intervention to ensure the safety of the client, follow-ups to make sure vulnerable clients in difficult situations actually get the help they need, and emergency preparedness and response prior to or during a disaster or its immediate aftermath and recovery period. SeniorLine answers Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call it at (412) 350-5460, toll free at (800) 344-4319 or TTY (412)350-2727. Alternatively, email your questions to SeniorLine@alleghenycounty.us.
The assessment process
If your questions are more in-depth and your need for assistance is ongoing, such as needing in-home care or assistance with applying for Medical Assistance for nursing home placement or a nursing home alternative program, the first step in obtaining the help you need is an assessment. Contact SeniorLine to get any of these processes started. SeniorLine will do an initial screening and guide you to the most appropriate choices available to meet your needs, as well as explain the next steps in the process. An intake for on-going in-home services (the first step in obtaining a complete assessment) might be recommended. I&A specialists at the community Focal Points, as well as SeniorLine staff, can also assist you with completing applications to entitlement programs, such as: 2 PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly); 2 LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program); 2 property tax assistance programs; 2 rent rebates Volume 7, Issue 1
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Last year, AIRS members answered more than 20 million calls nationwide for help about community, social and health services. “In Allegheny County, our Senior Community Center partner agencies have designated at least one AIRS-certified staff person at each of their Focal Points to provide I&A services,” Ethel says. “These staff have access to a database and information on a large number of local and statewide resources to assist older adults and those who care for them.” (To learn more, visit AIRS.org.)
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December Menu Tuesday, December 1: Turkey divan, brown rice, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, December 2: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, Capri mix, applesauce with cinnamon. Thursday, December 3: Chicken breast, butternut squash, stewed tomatoes with green beans, pears. Friday, December 4: Beef tips with gravy, carrot coins, noodles, orange. Monday, December 7: Turkey with mushroom gravy, Brussels sprouts, brown rice, peach slices. Tuesday, December 8: Roast beef with gravy, lemon parsley potatoes, carrot coins, orange. Wednesday, December 9: Baked cod, Italian green beans, creamy tomato macaroni and cheese, apple. Thursday, December 10: Chicken breast with gravy, yams, broccoli and cauliflower, banana. Friday, December 11: Cabbage roll, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktail. Monday, December 14: Teriyaki meatballs with gravy, scalloped potatoes, green beans, pineapple chunks. Tuesday, December 15: Apple and spice pork with sauce, pea pods, wide noodles, orange. Wednesday, December 16: Chicken marinara, oven browned potatoes, spinach salad, peach slices. Thursday, December 17, Birthday menu: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, angel food cake. Friday, December 18: Turkey chili, coleslaw, rice, apricots. Monday, December 21: Turkey, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, corn, red and green bell pepper, apple. Tuesday, December 22: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, peach slices.
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Wednesday, December 23, Holiday menu: Chicken breast, whipped potatoes, green beans, stuffing, apple pie. Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve: Bow ties in meat sauce, tossed salad, pineapple cuts. Friday, December 25, Christmas Day: Closed. Monday, December 28: Chicken leg and thigh, broccoli florets, brown rice pilaf, apple. Tuesday, December 29: Tuna salad, potato salad, cucumbers in sour cream, tangerine. Wednesday, December 30: Barbecue ribs, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower with red pepper, fruit cocktail. Thursday, December 31, New Year’s Eve: Chili, carroteenies, wheat macaroni, pineapple cuts.
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Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727
or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300
SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Assistance Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy
Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003
SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling
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.
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If you are interested Move-inintoscheduling a performance, reserving a specific date, or even joining the cast for rehearsals and performances, call Jeanne Miller at (412) 854-1811. PSN
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Imagining stories coming to life, giggling at the characters’ responses, chuckling at the simplistic jokes, bantering with your siblings, and listening to the sounds surrounding the show’s storyline—this all encouraged your imagination to flourish. It was a simpler time when life seemed easier. How many of you used to look forward to an evening being amused by the likes of….Baby Snooks, My Friend Irma, Life With Riley, The Great Gildersleeve, Fibber Mcgee and Molly, and of course, Burns and Allen?
changes. A “trivia segment” often accompanies the shows, and these uncover old memories that have long been dormant. They are constantly planning new segments that will bring greater participation from their audiences.
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You can hear these shows once again by being a part of a studio audience’s experience that has been created by Vintage Radio Players. This volunteer group of diverse seniors, originally organized as part of the OASIS program, is an independent group that has remained together for almost a decade. Their past audiences have included personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities and AARP chapter meetings, as well as church groups from surrounding Pittsburgh communities. All have enjoyed these well-loved comedies, oftentimes bringing a smile when thoughts of an innocent carefree time are remembered.
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AARP needs a few good men and women to share holiday joy with local shut-ins out trinkets (party beads or small animals) to party attendees. Please review the dates and locations, below, to see if you are available for an hour or two. By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News
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s we all get a little older, I find that the years are flying by! Here it is December and once again, AARP is partnering with St. Barnabas’ Presents for Patients. In order for it to be successful, we need volunteers.
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In years past, we would have 30 volunteers show up to handle the various b a c k g ro u n d d u t i e s re quired to accomplish our project goals. You may ask us to explain our goals. It is simply to bring a little cheer and diversion into the humdrum everyday lives of older adults who reside in very structured facilities. The most important aspect is to have volunteers who are willing to say hello and visit with the residents. Basically, there are several areas where we need additional help, such as volunteers to wheel a cart in order to leave a donated article in each resident’s room. Volunteers are also needed to serve punch and or cookies to residents at the holiday party, and to possibly assist Santa in handing
• Thursday, December 3, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Veterans Hospital, Delafield Road. Two units, including the hospital and their step-down unit. Homemade cookies are also welcome! Contact JoAnn Zajackowski at (412) 486-1724. • Thursday, December 10: 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Veterans Hospital, University Drive in Oakland. We will be delivering gifts only. Contact Charles White at (412) 243-1794.
County. Contact Ann Marie DeJames at (412) 257-1611. • Friday, December 18: Golden Living, Altoona, Blair County. Delivery of gifts only. • Monday, December 21: Concordia (formerly Pristine Pines), Brown Road, Wexford. Contact Clarence Wolff at (724) 935-5113. This is why we need you to bring smiles to our shut-ins and residents of the above listed facilities. The reward is the joy of sharing and just visiting with someone who may no longer have a loved
one near enough to drop in and visit with them. A touch on the shoulder and a friendly “How are you today?” goes a long way with a shut in! A special thank you for the generosity of those of you who donated the gifts that we are privileged to deliver; also, kudos to the volunteers who package and bow the gifts prior to this anticipated venture. For other volunteer opportunities, contact AARP of Pennsylvania at PAAARP@ aarp.org or (866) 389-5654. PSN
• Thursday, December 10, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Kane McIntyre-Ross, McIntyre Road off McKnight Road in the North Hills. C o n t a c t C a ro l K i n n e y at (412) 276-2639. • Tuesday, December 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Kane Glen Hazel. Contact Connie Kovka at (412) 833-5627. • Wednesday, December 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Kane Scott Township. Contact Rose Sparvero at (412) 531-5690. • Thursday, December 17, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Kane McKeesport. Contact Bill Campbell at (412) 655-2843. • Friday, December 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Golden Living, Canonsburg, Washington
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AARP News Bauerstown AARP #2490 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bauerstown Fire Hall, 15 Wible Run Rd., entrance in rear. All area seniors are welcome to visit and consider becoming a member.
Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Call (412) 771-5183.
East End AARP #4542 will meet at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Social Room Annex at St. James A.M.E. Church, 444 Lincoln Ave., Sumpter Hall. Come early and bring a lunch. New members and visitors are welcome. Call (412) 242-0330.
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Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Call (412) 881-1726. PSN
Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth
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Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, at Wallace Memorial UP Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Greentree.
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Stroke awareness and education is theme of Senior Prom hosted by Allen Place Life Center
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ore than 300 people turned out for an evening of dinner, dancing and celebrating at the Pittsburgh Marriott Center City on September 27, as Allen Place Life Center hosted its annual Prom Gala. This year’s theme, “Operation Uplift Stroke Awareness”, was chosen in tandem with September 26 being officially proclaimed Pittsburgh Stroke Awareness Day by Mayor William Peduto, Governor Tom Wolf and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
Jerry Ann Allen and her uncle Robert Bedford.
The evening kicked off as emcee Winifred Torbert, retired program director of UPMC’s Center for Inclusion and Engagement, introduced the cofounders of Allen Place Community Services, Dr. Milton Allen and Mrs. Jerry Ann Allen of the North Side.
Jerry Ann welcomed and thanked all of the stroke survivors, caregivers, stroke ambassadors and other supporters in attendance. “You helped us launch the stroke education and support group, and foster health programs that are raising our health education levels for community engagement,” she said, noting that this, year some members began journaling, low impact exercise, gardening, spiritual studies, music therapy and chronic disease management workshops. “We have seen their hard work, passion and commitment to facing challenges and victory. Now, please continue to help us spread the word. Stroke is sudden and a shocking loss. You help us empower the community.”
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Jenyce Woodruff, Esq. and Stanley Colimon.
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Rosemary Crawford, Esq. and Arlinda Morarity.
Constance Collier, Rev. Evelena McFarland, and Anna Hill. Rebecca Adeweeni and Earnestine Moss.
Rev. Dr. Lacy and Regina Richardson.
Gwendolyn Glaze and Anna Walker.
Frank and Cynthia Cerrone.
Patricia Bennett.
Nathaniel Kurvin and Marthena Scott.
Raymond Price and Janice Evans.
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Claude Thompson and Phyllis Washington.
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Monica Wilds and her mother Deidre Sledge.
Audrey Woods.
Fannie Fuller and Willa Zellars.
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Julius and Della Wright.
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Jim and Michele Jones and Kathy Curgus. Photos by Linda Fleming-Heath and Chester Wainwright for Pittsburgh Senior News
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This year’s graduates, stroke survivors, supporters, caregivers and stroke ambassadors: Betty Ackles Linda Fleming Heath Carol Munday Tiffany Smith Alvin Bailey Roberta Gethers Anna Murchinson Clarise Smith Shirley Bailey Linda Hagen Elsie Murray Joyce Stewart Anita Brown Alethia Hamm Sandra Nunce Alice Tanner Donna Butler Alice Hanner Sandra Nunoo Dollie Thomas Deanna Byers Opal Jackson Nellie Parker Darlene Thorton Rev. Carolyn Pitman Darlene James Angie Pompey Marlene Thorton Annie Carter Barbara Jefferson Ashley Pompey Sheila Tucker Cynthia Cerrone Lorraine Jennison Liyah Pompey
Shelia Upshaw Jesse Coachman JoAnn Johnston Wooten Angelia Pompey Gwendolyn Ware Lelia Colbert Michelle Jones Barbara Randel Ashley White Stacey Dorsey Ethel Jordan Gloria Rideout Elaine Wright Mary Dotzile Janet Kernicky Sidney Rini Willa Zellars Alethia Edwards Eileen Kraskg Alfredo Russell Raquel Ellis Dorretta Lemon Fallen Connie Ruthledge Zelma Favors Joseph Martin Robyn Safran Deloris Fearby Rev. Evelena McFarland Martina Scott Walter Fearby Grady McFarland Ethel Sheffey Angel Fedd Desirae Morton Marge Singletary
The following Health and Wellness Promotion Awards were given out to 10 individuals who have worked with Allen Place since 2009: Mary Anne Papale Director of Highmark Community Affairs Life Time Achievement Award Mark Peterson, President and CEO of Bridgeway Capitol Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Carol Neyland Vice President of Dollar Bank Community Affairs Community Champion Award Winifred Torbert, Retired UPMC Program Director of Center for Inclusion and Engagement Community Legacy Award Marcia Martin Vice President of Gateway Health Plan Public Affairs Community Champion Award Darlene Harris, Pittsburgh City Councilwoman District 1 Community Champion Award North Hills Ebony Women, Inc. Community Champion Award Reverend Dr. Otis J. Moss, Jr., Pastor Emeritus of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church Cleveland, Ohio Humanitarian Award Reverend Maryln C. Black Associate Minister of Metropolitan Baptist Church Health Ministry Award Betty J. White, Member of Pilgrim Baptist Church Volunteer Award
A salute to the center participants and stroke survivors was then given by the Kappa Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action. Attendees danced the night away to tunes spun by Sly Jock Productions. Event sponsors included Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Pennsylvania Lottery, Bridgeway Capital, Dollar Bank and UPMC. Special thanks also go to Gateway Health Plan, Moriarity Consultants, PNC Bank, Sam’s Club, Odell Robinson Funeral Home, Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action. PSN Allen Place Community Center is located at 227 Bonvue Street in Pittsburgh’s North Side. To learn more, call (412) 231-1531 or visit www.allenplacecenter.org.
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After an invocation from Rev. Robert James, pastor of Deliverance Original Church of God, dinner was served. The awards ceremony then began as program graduates were presented awards by the Allen’s son, Adrian Allen, and son-in-law, Charles Robinson; young adult grandsons Charles Alex Robinson and Gabriel Cloud announced the graduates’ names. The graduates have each completed many hours of specialized health training and are now prepared to be ambassadors of health in the community.
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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded? A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors. Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide
visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home. Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.
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Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask? A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.
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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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Vaccines and Stem Cells: Weapons against Lung Disease By David Ebner
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very fall, the billboards and television commercials urging you to get a flu shot start appearing. Many people have reservations about the flu vaccine. However, the statistics strongly support the flu vaccination over trying to tough it out, especially for the elderly. The CDC estimates that, in people over 50, there is a 77 percent reduction in hospitalization for flu symptoms when vaccinated. Why not give yourself the best chance to be healthy? The benefits are even more compelling for those with a lung disease. The coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue that come along with the flu are everyday symptoms of lung disease, and contracting the flu can turn these already harsh symptoms into something fatal. That’s why the CDC—and most pulmonologists—recommends that people with these conditions get the flu shot yearly.
Stem cells have become a buzzword in the news. However, few people are talking about the adult stem cells that are present in our own bodies. These cells live in blood, bone marrow and fat tissue. They naturally respond to injury or illness, yet since stem cells don’t move quickly, our bodies don’t instantly heal. Stem cell therapy can expedite this natural healing process. A clinic called the Lung Institute (lunginstitute.com) treats lung diseases with stem cells from the patient’s own body. They extract cells through a minimally invasive procedure, isolate them and reintroduce them to the lungs after giving the patient natural growth factors that promote cell replication. This quickens healing by directing the cells toward the diseased area. Although this doesn’t cure the disease, it acts like the annual flu vaccine by slowing further degeneration and bringing a normal life back within reach. We are in the midst of a fight to eradicate the flu. In the past, when the medical field banded together, they were able to develop a vaccine. With the medical advancements today, the question of whether this can be done for lung disease is forthcoming, and by the looks of it, stem cells could play a starring role.
The next generation of COPD treatment is here.
Join us for a stem cell seminar. Learn how stem cells from your own body can be used to help you breathe easier. Register for our next Pittsburgh seminar on Dec. 15th at 4 p.m. Call today to reserve your seat! Call (855) 978-5767 for more information or visit lunginstitute.com/SeniorNews
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Now, patients are asking about other options to protect and improve their lung function. If a shot can vaccinate them from the flu, what can be done about lung disease? New options are emerging, and some have discovered stem cells as the answer. Just like the flu vaccine, stem cell therapy offers the possibility of improving lives through treatment of debilitating conditions.
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Steelworkers Tower Elderly Hi-Rise
2639 Perrysville Avenue • Now accepting applications for efficiency and one-bedroom apartments • Eligibility: 62 years old or in need of features of an accessible unit • Section 8 certified • Equipped kitchen, W/W carpet, A/C, FREE laundry facilities, lounge area, community room and balconies. • Equal Housing Opportunity
Call (412) 321-2460 steelworkers@ehdoc.org
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Come see all that we have to offer!
• HUD subsidized rent
Housing for Seniors (62 or older) or Mobility Impaired (18 or older)
1 Bedroom Apartments Now Accepting Applications • Elevator Building • On-Site Parking • On-Site Management
• Income limitations apply.
62 years of age and older.
Alexis Manor, Inc.
• One bedroom • Section 8 Certified Housing • 62 Years of Age or if disabled must be mobility or sensory impaired • On-site management • Central air and heat • Laundry facility • Balcony • Intercom system • Community room
RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
• Affordable housing for seniors
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Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Milliones Manor Apartments
(724) 935-7411
• wall-to-wall carpet • individually controlled heat and AC • large storage areas • pantry • linen closet • an intercom system • emergency pull cord devices in every bedroom and bathroom • secured doors with spring locks & peep holes • Handicapped accessible
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• Income restrictions apply.
• Income limitations apply.
• Section 8 vouchers and
Come see all that we have to offer!
Forest Hills Senior Apartments 2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
Equipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting, A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility, Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower
Income Limits Apply 1 (800) 238-7555
Equal Housing Opportunity
Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired HUD subsidized onebedroom apartments
Call 412-563-6566 or visit
• Affordable housing for seniors
certifications accepted.
493 Castle Shannon Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15234
1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 683-5850
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For more details call (412) 681-6350
Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Each unit features
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
must be 62 years of age or older.
(412) 829-3910 or (800) 238-7555
62 years of age and older
2827 Bedford Avenue
• All household members
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RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PLEASE CALL:
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614 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA 15209
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Tiffany Apartments 925 California Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Lovely updated units. 1BR $650-670+e. Includes central AC & heat. Elevator, laundry, social room. Parking garage available.
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Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments. Eligibility: 62 years or older. • HUD subsidized rent based on income • Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and community room.
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Brinton Towers Apartments • One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments • Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door • Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost-free Refrigerator • Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning • Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System • Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking • Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon • Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped
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Riverview Manor 1500 LeTort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • (412) 734-0741 Dave Carlton • (Property Manager)
Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living Rent is based on income. Age 62 or Mobility Impaired
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Bellefield Dwellings Historic building located in the Oakland Civic Center 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available Located on a bus line, convenient to shopping, cultural activities and health care facilities. Building with on-site laundry and roof garden.
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1110 Steuben St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 62 and Older ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance ➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator
Alia Carter, Senior Manager (412) 920-7181 Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.
Available Units
Eva P. Mitchell Residence
1621 Lincoln Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Now accepting Housing Applications. Age 62 and older or Mobility Impaired. Section 8 assistance available to those who qualify. Rent reduced to 30% of tenant income.
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Animal cracker “Mom, can I have an animal cracker?” asked 3 year old Nathan. “Sure Nathan,” said his mom. “Open up the box, and take a few.” Forty five minutes later Nathan’s mother walked into the kitchen. “Nathan, why did you spill out all of the animal crackers, and what are you looking for?” “It said on the box not to eat it if the seal is broken.” Nathan replied “I spilled out the whole box, I looked through all of the animals but I can’t find any seals!” It’s time Brian’s stress level was at unsurpassed levels. His wife Maggie was in labor and Brian was sure it was time to head to the hospital. Breathing heavily, Brian grabbed the phone and called the doctor. “My wife, she’s ready, should we come?” The doctor tried to relax the poor fellow, “just try to relax, now tell me how much time elapses between the contractions?” “Shirley!” Brian screamed on the top of his lungs, “How much time in between the contractions? Ten minutes? Okay, ten minutes in between!” “And is this her first child?” asked the doctor. “NO! This is her husband!” Taken from www.ahajokes.com.
Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577. Mikey Dee Accordionist and Commentary. (412) 751-1328. Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-aLong, Affordable! (412) 731-1322. Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134. Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group. Email: jimmy.sapienza@verizon.net. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today. Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412) 608-8429. Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429. Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites. Bob (412) 487-3134. Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299. Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com. Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986. Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134. Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889. Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or lesshe403@verizon.net. Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368. Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327. Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362. Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637. Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822. Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com. Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536. Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134. Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161. Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093. Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com. Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557. Speakers Available: Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030. Mr. John. Lecure: American Names~Their origin and meaning. Irish culture too. (412) 758-5446. Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573. Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374. Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.
The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc. 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 241-5415 Fax: (412) 241-0312
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