December 2017
Volume 17, Number 7
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Ring in the holidays with family and friends at one or more of these local holiday shows and seasonal exhibits By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News It’s that magical time of year again to make special memories with family and friends. When it comes to holiday happenings, Beaver County never lacks for plenty of options to take in a special holiday show, activity or event. Here’s our annual roundup of our favorite things to do in and around the region.
In and near Beaver County 28th Annual Beaver County Festival of Trees The Lodge at Brady’s Run, Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls. Call (330) 502-9882 or visit beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org. The 28th annual Beaver County Festival of Trees will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 1, as well as noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 4
at Bradys Run Park. Walk into a Winter Wonderland with a wide variety of creatively designed Christmas trees displayed each with a different theme. Visit the North Pole Café, Santa Land, Candy Lane gift shop, enjoy the newly expanded model train display and local entertainment. Cost is $7 for ages 13-62, $6 seniors 63 and older, $4 children 6-12, and five and under are free. Continued on page 3
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Ring in the holidays with family and friends at one or more of these local holiday shows and seasonal exhibits Continued from page 1 Christmas at Vicary Mansion Beaver County Research and Landmarks Foundation, 1235 Third Ave., Freedom. Call (724) 775-1848 or visit bchrlf.org.
Christmas at Old Economy Village 270 16th St., Ambridge. Call (724) 266-4500 or visit oldeconomyvillage.org Old Economy Village hosts Christmas at The Village from 2 to 9 p.m. December 2 and from 2 to 7 p.m. December 3. Enjoy a candlelit stroll along cobblestone streets and window shopping, as well as local choirs, unique crafts, children’s activities and holiday. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 seniors, $6 for youth and free for children under three and active duty military. A Christmas Dinner in the Old Economy Village Feast Hall will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on December 6. The Pittsburgh Opera will entertain at 8 p.m. Reservations are required. Model Train Christmas Open House Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth St., Monaca. Call (724) 843-3783 or visit bcmrr.railfan.net The annual Christmas season open house at the Beaver County Model Railroad and History Society takes place every weekend in December. Features HO Scale layout with DC and Digitrax DCC operation. Ohio Valley Lines Model Railroad Holiday Open House Ohio Valley Lines Model Railroad, Library and Museum 1225 Merchant St., Ambridge. Call (724) 266-4787 or visit OhioValleyLines.org The museum houses a 400-foot DCC model operating railroad depicting the late ‘50s and early ‘60s from Ambridge/ Pittsburgh local to Wheeling, West Virginia with full scenery, logging area, steel mill, coal and farming operations. The newest addition is an N-Scale railroad. Open every weekend in December.
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Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at Big Butler Fairgrounds Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. Call (866) 856-8444 or visit Shadrackchristmas.com. Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is back at the Big Butler Fairgrounds 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 dusk to 10 p.m., including holidays, through January 7. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are popular nights to visit the light show, so please anticipate long lines and wait times. Visit Monday through Thursday to avoid extended wait times. Fee is $25 for cars and family vans; $40 for 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. Tickets can be purchased onsite from the comfort of your vehicle. Santa at the Log Cabin Little Beaver Historical Society, McCoy Log Cabin, Route 168, Darlington. Call (724) 846-3487 Children of all ages are invited to meet Santa on December 2 in this quaint rustic log cabin built in 1812. Snacks will be provided. Don’t forget your camera to capture this lasting holiday memory. Donations appreciated. The Nutcracker Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland. Call (724) 576-4644, option 2 or visit lincolnparkarts.org The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on December 14 through 17 on the main stage. Tickets are $20, $18 and $15. Continued on page 4
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Christmas at The Vicary Mansion will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. Enjoy various Christmas trees that highlight decorations from different eras. There will be Christmas music presented by local choirs and demonstrations by bobbin lace makers, tatters and woodcarvers. Make and take Christmas decorations for children of all ages. Donations appreciated.
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Ring in the holidays with family and friends at one or more of these local holiday shows and seasonal exhibits Continued from page 3
The Polar Express and a “Holly Jolly” Concert BF Jones Memorial Library, 663 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa. Call (724) 375-2900 Bring the grandkids out to the Aliquippa Library at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5 for hot chocolate and doughnuts, crafts, a reading of The Polar Express and a visit from a very special guest from the North Pole. Admission is free. Registration is required. On Saturday, December 2, a “Holly Jolly” fundraiser concert to benefit the library and the Hopewell High School Band will take place at 7 p.m. in Hopewell High School auditorium. Various local bands will perform holiday favorites. General admission is $15, veterans $5.
In and around downtown Pittsburgh
Annual Christmas Train Display
The Carnegie Museum Group, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Call (412) 622-3131 or visit cmoa.org.
McCarl Industrial and Agricultural Museum, 803 Plumb St., Darlington. Call (724) 846-3487 The museum hosts its annual Christmas train display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through the weekend after New Year ’s. There will be multiple trains running through a variety of landscapes, and tours of the museum given. Donations appreciated. Live Nativity
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First Baptist Church of Rochester, 301 Adams St., Rochester. Call (72) 775-8931 or visit fbcrochester.com Bring the grandkids out to see members and friends of the church create a live nativity in front of the church each evening (in the week leading up to Christmas), complete with live animals. Call for times and dates. Holiday Ice Show and Skate with Santa Beaver County Figure Skating Club, 121 Bradys Run Rd., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 462-8321 or visit bcfsc.org Check out some holiday figure skating on Friday, December 1 at the club’s “Holiday Ice Show”, to be held at the Beaver County Recreation Center (Ice Arena). Tickets are $8, children three and under are free. A Skate with Santa is also available for $5. Call for dates and times.
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Carnegie Museum of Art Holiday Trees and Presepio
Kick off your holidays with a visit to this popular seasonal display, brought to you by the Carnegie Museum of Art Women’s Committee. The exhibit runs through January 7. Seniors ages 65 and older, $12; adults, $15; ages 3 to 18, $11. Price of admission includes both art and natural history museums. Cirque Dreams Holidaze Friday, December 29 and Saturday, December 30. The Benedum Center, Downtown. Call (412) 456-6666 or visit Trustarts.org or cirqueproductions.com. Cirque Dreams Holidaze’s soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, elaborate production numbers and illusions will leave you mesmerized. Experience this 2-hour theatrical phenomenon. Appropriate for all ages. Tickets start at $40. First Night Pittsburgh Cultural District, Downtown. Call (412) 456-6666 or visit Firstnightpgh.org or TrustArts.org. Join Pittsburgh’s 2018 New Year’s Eve Party! 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. 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. Admission buttons are $10 (children under age five are free).
Hayden: The Creation Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Call (412) 392-4900 or visit pittsburghsymphony.org. A Musical Christmas Carol The Byham Theater Friday, December 8 to Saturday, December 23. To order tickets, call (844) 765-8432 or visit Trustarts.org. The Nutcracker The Benedum, Downtown, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Friday, December 1 to Wednesday, December 27. Call (412) 456-6666 or visit pbt.org or trustarts.org. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO): The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Highmark Holiday Pops Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 17. Call (412) 392-4900 or visit Pittsburghsymphony.org. Holiday Magic Laser Show Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave, North Side. Call (412) 237-3400 or visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org Experience the magic of the holiday season with a little science at this magical holiday laser show perfect for the whole family. Featuring traditional holiday tunes from across generations to contemporary artists performing their personal favorites, this matinee laser show is guaranteed to be a hit with all ages. Shows daily through December 30.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh, Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. Call (412) 392-4900 or visit pittsburghsymphony.org. PPG Place Wintergarden Call (412) 434-1900 or visit ppgplace.com Festivities feature Spirits of Giving Around the World; Gingerbread House and Train Display; Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides; and the MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place. Miniature Railroad & Village Carnegie Science Center. Call (412) 237-3400 or visit Carnegiesciencecenter.org. Take a walking tour of western Pennsylvania at the worldrenowned Miniature Railroad & Village at the Carnegie Science Center. The display has 250,000 trees, 105 animations, 85 automobiles and 14 aircraft, and much more. Winter Flower Show and Light Garden: Holiday Magic! Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park in Oakland. Call (412)-622-6914 or visit Phipps. conservatory.org.
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Daily hours for Winter Flower Show are 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. for the Winter Light Garden. Phipps closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 24 and reopens at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26. Admission is $17.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors and students, and $11.95 for children ages two to 18). Members and kids under age two enter free. Other festivities include: Candlelight evenings; Santa visits; and Gifts and Greens Market. BCSN
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PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave., Downtown, Friday, December 22, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, call (855) 335-9722 or visit Pittsburgh-theater.com; prices from $73.
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Gift ideas for the person who has everything, and even those who don’t Dinner at a posh restaurant. Gift certificates to top-star restaurants are always welcome. That way, the recipient can enjoy a gourmet meal without guilt.
By Kimberly Blaker For Beaver County Senior News
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t doesn’t matter whether it’s your parent, spouse, co-worker or friend—some people are difficult to buy gifts for. How many sweaters, candles or bottles of perfume can you dole out to that person before the gesture begins to feel like a consolation prize? This year, try something different with one (or more) of the following suggestions. Gadgets. A man can never have too many of these. How about a bluetooth speaker, headphones, multi-device charging valet, night vision binoculars, heated ice scraper, smartphone Wi-Fi storage, espresso maker or wireless TV speakers?
Massage certificates. This luxury is sure to please anyone and can be had fairly inexpensively through Groupon.
Sporting event tickets. Whatever his or her favorite sport, a pair of tickets is sure to be a hit, and Pittsburgh has no lack of good sports teams. Concert tickets. Whether the person on your list is an oldies or symphony fan, a pair of concert tickets will be a sure pleaser.
Just Ask for VNA
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It’s your right to choose the home health and hospice provider you prefer. Ask for VNA.
Chef supplies. Kitchen appliances and gizmos are great for anyone on your gift list who loves playing chef. Consider a top-quality butcher block knife set, rotisserie, food processor, blender or crockpot. Remote car starter. This is an excellent gift, especially for cold climates. With a remote starter, your gift recipient will be able to heat or cool his or her car before stepping out into unbearable temperatures.
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724-282-6806 Toll-free 877-862-6659 www.lutheranseniorlife.org 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001
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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Magazine and audio book subscription. There’s a magazine out there for every niche. If the person on your list loves reading but doesn’t have the time, an audio subscription may be the perfect alternative. They can download books to a smartphone or iPod and listen while working out or commuting. Record player and LPs. Vinyl records are re-gaining popularity. Collectible vintage model record players (and brand new ones) can be found online. Look for LPs at vintage record stores around town, antique malls, or online. Music download subscription. It’s nearly impossible to ever have too much music. Subscriptions for music downloads can be found at Amazon, Napster, iTunes, eMusic and Spotify, to name a few.
National Committee, National Coalition for the Homeless, American Humane Society, or whatever organization they take a strong interest in. Memberships to most organizations include periodicals, among many other benefits.
Annual nonprofit membership. Make the person on your list a card-carrying member of the National Audubon Society, Earth Policy Institute, Republican National Committee, Democratic
A trip. This gift could be as simple as a weekend away nearby for some rest and relaxation to a weeklong excursion to a favorite destination. Keep your eyes out for travel deals at TravelZoo,
Travelocity, Google Flights, Airfairwatchdog and Kayak. Museum membership. Is your giftee an art enthusiast or history buff? If so, look into local museum memberships (our Pittsburgh region has ample options). In addition to free entrance, museum memberships typically offer perks such as entry into special exhibitions, discounts on special events, and periodic newsletters. BCSN
Christmas Wonderland Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas when you stop by Elmcroft anytime in December to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of many decorated trees or wreaths donated by several area businesses. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk,
$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 Winners will be notified and will be able to pick up their tree or wreath in the beginning of January. All proceeds will benefit the Beaver County Office on Aging’s “Surprises for Shut-Ins” program. Thank you for your help in supporting such a worthy local cause.
104 Pappan Business Drive | Beaver Falls | 724.624.9374 | elmcroft.com
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Center at the Mall activities Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, offers: 2 Wrapping for Shut-ins at 9:30 a.m. December 4.
Volunteer opportunities are plenty in Beaver County
2 Bunco League at 2 p.m. December 12.
If you enjoy helping others achieve their dreams, or if you get satisfaction from supporting a cause you believe in, then volunteering is for you. Following is a sampling of local organizations that use volunteers. Check with your favorite organization to see what kind of difference you can make.
2 Blood pressure screenings at 10 a.m. December 14 and 21.
Adult Literacy Action, Beaver, (724) 773-7810
2 Birthday lunch celebration at 11 a.m. December 14.
Alliance for Consumer Protection (ACP), (724) 770-2078
2 Festive Christmas celebration luncheon at 1 p.m. December 16.
Beaver County Humane Society, Monaca, (724) 775-5801
2 Wheeling Island Casino and Oglebay Lights trip at 9:30 a.m. December 18.
Beaver County Office on Aging, Beaver Falls , (724) 847-2262
2 Lunch and learn at noon December 4. 2 Abraham and Petrini Insurance at 9:30 a.m. December 7.
2 Coping with the holiday blues at 10:30 a.m. December 18.
Blackhawk Area Meals on Wheels, (724) 843-6646 or (724) 843-1022
2 Alzheimer’s support group at 6:30 p.m. December 20.
CASA Beaver County, (724) 728-2146
2 DCI massage therapy at 9 a.m. December 21.
Children & Youth Services, Beaver Falls, (724) 891-5800
2 Christmas party at 10 a.m. December 21.
Girl Scouts, Beaver, (724) 774-3553
2 Bonanza bingo at 12:15 p.m. December 21.
Habitat for Humanity, Beaver Falls, (724) 846-1630
Visit centeratthemall.com for more information or call (724) 774-5654 to make reservations. Follow the center on Facebook at facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN
Ombudsman Program, (724) 847-2262 Women’s Center of Beaver County, (724) 775-2032
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ranciscan Manor is Beaver County’s premier senior living community, reminiscent of the charm and character of a bygone era. Nestled in an area known for its innovation, our community maintains a fresh approach to senior living care.
Franciscan Manor offers: • 24-hour Nursing Care • Rehabilitation Services • Programmed Activities
• Nutritious Chef-Prepared Meals • Housekeeping Services
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New Medicare cards to be mailed in 2018
By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News Newly designed Medicare cards will be mailed automatically next year to all beneficiaries. Cards will no long display Social Security numbers, which will help protect against fraud and identity theft. The new cards will feature a randomly assigned Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), which includes 11 uppercase letters and numbers. Your benefits will not change with the issuance of the new number. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin mailing out new cards in April 2018 in order to meet the statutory deadline for replacing all existing Medicare cards by April 2019.
According to CMS, when people receive their new card in the mail, they will be instructed to safely and securely destroy their current Medicare card and keep their new Medicare number confidential. Healthcare providers and people with Medicare will be able to use secure look-up tools that will allow quick access to the new Medicare numbers when needed. There also will be a 21-month transition period where doctors, healthcare providers and suppliers will be able to use either their current Social Security number based Medicare number or their new, unique Medicare, to ease the transition. Reports of scams already are surfacing in regard to the new Medicare cards. Scammers are calling people saying you must pay for the new card and then are asking for Medicare and checking account numbers. Do not give out any information. Your new Medicare card is free. Some people are calling asking people to mail them their Medicare cards. Do not do this. You will not be required to mail back your old card. Some scammers are threatening to cancel Medicare benefits if you do not provide numbers or bank account information. Again, this is scam, and there will not be any changes to your benefits. Please be careful with your information. If you receive any telephone calls like this, it is okay to hang up the telephone. BCSN More information is available at cms. gov/newcard.
* This month we observe: December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; December 12, Hanukkah begins; December 25, Christmas; December 26, Kwanzaa; December 31, New Year’s Eve. * Remember, there will be no Senior Day at the Mall in December or January. See you for the next event from 10 a.m. to noon February 14, 2018, inside Center at the Mall at the Beaver Valley Mall. * Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a two percent Cost of Living Adjustment for 2018. BCSN
Beaver County History Tidbits 2 Buttermilk Falls Park in Homewood is an all-natural area features a 40-foot scenic sandstone formation and waterfall. The area is geologically recognized as home to Homewood Sandstone used locally in bridge piers, tunnels, roadways and in the construction of Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh. 2 In 1986, parts of the movie Gung Ho were filmed in Beaver, Bridgewater and Rochester. The story portrayed the takeover of an American car plant by a Japanese corporation. Do you remember that the film crew had a gazebo built in Beaver and left it in town for a gift? BCSN
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Angela shows a sample of the new Medicare Health Insurance card, which will be in use starting April 2018.
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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging
Make a difference in the New Year by volunteering as an Ombudsman
Penn State Extension will offer Farm$en$e, a farm financial management course for agricultural producers interested in better understanding financial statements. The four-session class will be held Friday, December 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoss’s in Grove City.
By Tesi Dye BCOA Ombudsman Supervisor For Beaver County Senior News
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hristmas will soon be here, followed by New Year’s Day. At this time, we often start thinking about our resolutions for the coming year. We ponder over what things we want to change or improve and may plan to explore new activities.
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Please consider joining our team of Ombudsman volunteers. This would be a wonderful way to try something new while also making a difference to those in need. Residents living in personal care and nursing facilities in Beaver County need the Ombudsman to advocate for them. An Ombudsman can visit residents to discuss how they view the quality of care in their facility and help educate individuals on resident rights. Ombudsmen help empower residents by exploring ways they can work to resolve problems they may have. Ombudsman volunteers may attend resident council meetings and exit surveys. Some volunteers like to provide training to residents, staff, family members and community organizations. Ombudsman volunteers receive training and work closely with staff. Mentoring and ongoing support are provided, along with regularly scheduled meetings. Volunteer assignments are customized to the availability, preference and skills of the prospective applicant.
Farm$en$e to be offered in a four-part series
Many residents seldom have outside visitors. The Ombudsman provides an important contact for them. One current volunteer feels that for a small amount of time and effort you receive an amazing feeling that you have truly helped a few residents and given them peace of mind. Another volunteer shares how enjoyable and interesting it is to hear the stories of the residents, how they lived their lives and made positive impacts on others. She says that you get a special feeling in your heart. Even if the resident has no problems, you are helping them just by listening. You are confirming that they are important and they matter. Make it your New Year’s resolution to make a difference! To request an application, contact the Ombudsman Department at the Beaver County Office on Aging by calling (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN
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Farm$en$e teaches farmers how to understand financial statements such as a cash flow statement, balance sheet and income statement. Course participants will learn how to use financial records to make informed decisions for the farm operation. These skills will strengthen the farm business and improve relationships with business partners. All agricultural businesses including livestock, dairy, horticulture, orchards, greenhouses, vegetable operations and diversified farms producing multiple items, can benefit from Farm$en$e. Participants of all four sessions who have drafted a set of financial statements for your farm during this program will satisfy the requirements for Pennsylvania borrowers of the USDA Farm Service Agency Borrower Training requirements for both production and financial modules. Additionally, this program qualifies for four SmartStart credits from AgChoice Farm Credit. Course participants receive hands-on assistance from instructors, a course textbook, materials and lunch all four days. For more information, visit http://extension.psu.edu/farm-sense or register by calling (877) 345-0691. BCSN
Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging
BCOA offers Aging Waiver Service Coordination
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he Beaver County Office on Aging now is available to provide service coordination for participants enrolled in Medicaid Aging Waiver programs. *Current Aging Waiver participants and new participants have the options of selecting their own service coordination agency.
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*If you currently are not enrolled in Aging Waiver, call the Independent Enrollment Broker at (877) 550-4227 to review guidelines for eligibility, make a referral and set up an appointment. For general information on Medicaid Waiver Programs, call the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or visit dhs.pa.gov. BCSN
There is still time to donate to Surprises for Shut-ins You have until December 4 to donate new, practical gifts for the Beaver County Office on Aging’s Surprises for Shut-ins program, which provide a bag of gifts and a friendly visit to isolated older adults living in their homes through Beaver County through the Christmas holiday. Gifts can be dropped off at the Beaver County Office on Aging, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, or at Center at the Mall, located next to Hallmark in the Beaver Valley Mall. For more information, contact Angela at BCOA at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262. BCSN
3 1 ½ c. creamy peanut butter 3 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips In large microwave safe bowl, melt candy coating. Stir until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Spread onto a waxed paper lined baking sheet. In a separate microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candy coating mixture. Cut through mixture with a knife to swirl the chocolate. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container and keep in refrigerator. BCSN
Senior center menus
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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*Experienced Beaver County Office on Aging Care Managers are ready to provide excellent care to coordinate your needs or the needs of a loved one for long-term care services and supports which enables people to remain in the comfort of their homes.
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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors The Beaver County Office on Aging Your financial gift allows the Beaver County Office on Aging to offer in-home services to frail older adults in their home—because home is where they want to stay. Your donation in any amount increases our ability to help care for our older adults in need.
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Serving you: • “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • PDA Waiver Program • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Benefits Counseling • Senior Day • Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program • APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program • Nursing Home Transition Beaver County Commissioners Sandie Egley, Chairman Daniel C. Camp III Tony Amadio Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging
Services provided through subcontractors: • Adult Day Care • Attendant Care • Chore Service • Home Companion • Home Delivered Meals • Homemaker • Home Safe Home
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Five Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease Heart disease may be the leading cause of death in the United States, and recent studies indicate these rates continue to climb due to lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything to change your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors, there are some preventive steps you can take. Don’t Smoke Smoking is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Substances in tobacco smoke can lead to narrowing of the blood vessels (atherosclerosis), blood thickening (resulting in blockages), increase in work of the heart pump and decreased oxygen (carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke). Regular smoking and even “social smoking” (the occasional cigarette) is dangerous. If you smoke, ask your doctor about ways to cut down and eventually quit altogether. Keep in mind that not everyone quits the first time. Most people need many tries until they finally quit and cut their risks. Keep Your Weight at a Healthy Level Our weight is a mixture of bone, muscle, water and fat. As we get older we gain weight, which is not muscle, and instead fat. That extra fat can cause problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, joint damage and heart disease.
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What then is a good weight? BMI (body mass index) is a guide used by the medical profession. There are many apps or calculators on the Internet to figure yours out. Another way to judge is by the width of your waist, which is a useful way to measure belly fat: • Men are considered overweight if greater than 40 inches. • Women are considered overweight if greater than 35 inches. There is hope of course. Even small cuts in weight can be beneficial. Cutting your weight by just 10 percent can drop your blood pressure, lower blood cholesterol and lessen your risk of heart disease.
If your numbers aren’t good, like blood pressure, changes in your diet, exercise and reducing your weight may be enough. Higher or persistently high levels may require medication. Check for Diabetes How? Try 30 minutes of activity per day that causes your heart rate to increase. • Eat regular meals. • Drink a glass of water before meals. • Cut down or do away with soda. • Don’t eat between meals or before bed. If you do, have a piece of fruit rather than a bag of chips. See Your Doctor Regularly for Annual Health Check-Ups High blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can damage your heart and blood vessels. Don’t get caught without knowing about these bad boys. By finding out about them you can take action to lower the damage they can cause if left untreated. Lots of people go years without knowing they have these. All that time they are working to damage the heart and blood vessels. Check Blood Pressure Have it checked by your doctor, at a free screening, in the supermarket or local pharmacy. If you have a measurement of 140/90 or above, you should follow up with a doctor. Blood pressure doesn’t always require medicine. Eliminating salt from your diet, exercise and reducing weight may be enough to control mild elevations in blood pressure. Higher blood pressure or blood pressure that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise may require medication. Talk to your doctor in this case. Check Cholesterol Levels Adults should have their cholesterol values measured by their doctor. We say “values” because there is more than one type of cholesterol. Interpreting a cholesterol result usually requires the explanation of your doctor.
Since diabetes is a risk factor for developing heart disease, you should be screening for diabetes, particularly if people in your family has diabetes or if a woman had diabetes in pregnancy. This may be as simple as a finger prick to obtain a drop of blood. If you have it, you take measures to treat it. Like blood pressure and cholesterol, the first steps for mild elevations are diet, exercise and reducing your weight. Continued blood sugar elevations may require medication (pills) and in more severe cases insulin. You have more control than you think. Taking control means taking action. Take action and change your future: for you, for your family and for all those around you whose day is made better by your presence. Heart Disease Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Include: Family History; Male Gender; Age; Race Modifiable Risk Factors Include: Smoking; Obesity; Elevated Blood Pressure; Cholesterol; Uncontrolled Diabetes New Risk Factors Being Identified Large government-funded surveys, such as one that began in 1985 and was published in the New England Journal of Medicine are changing notions about who is affected by heart disease. It found that with identical risk factor profiles, an alarming portion of heart disease is occurring in a much younger group (under age 50) among African Americans. This study is significant in that it looked at the potential risk factor of race in heart disease and changes in medical practice to more aggressively identify and treat modifiable risk factors in African American men and women.
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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.
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: aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277. Alzheimer’s Association: alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call 1 (800) 272-3900. Beaver County Office on Aging: beavercountypa.gov/ Depts/OOA. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 847-2262 (Local); 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance); TDD (724) 728-5700. Benefits Checkup: 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): compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462. Medicare: medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227.
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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.
LIFE Beaver County
Living Independence for the Elderly in partnership with Heritage Valley Health System.
SilverSmart Technology TM
Technology assistance for seniors, including home assessments, hotline for questions, catalogue of devices and technology tips.
Valley Care Adult Day Center
Adult day center services in Ambridge and Moon Township.
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