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Bethel Park residents create a “Homelost Quilt” in a craft class offered by CCAC. The quilts are donated to local homeless families.
CCAC curriculum proves it’s never too late to learn something new By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s never too late to learn something new.” Well, it’s true, and doing so is easier and more fun than ever in Allegheny County. At Community College of Allegheny County, there’s a lot to learn, all at very reasonable tuition rates, or even for free through the college’s non-credit Community Education program.
The college offers hundreds of classes online and at their four campus locations: Allegheny Campus in Homewood-Brushton Center on the North Shore, Boyce Campus in Braddock Hills Center in Monroeville, North Campus in West Hills Center in McCandless Township, and South Campus in Washington County Center in West Mifflin. There is literally something for everyone! Have you always wanted to learn
how to play a musical instrument? Try guitar, piano or ukulele. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn how to dance at weddings and parties. Yes, there’s a class for that, as well as ballroom, swing, Latin, Country Western Line Dancing, Tap and more. Programs fall under general categories such as arts and crafts, music, business and career, computers, financial management and Continued on page 6
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Ray Kemp: A Pittsburgh sports pioneer three years at Duquesne, the Dukes managed a 24-4-1 record.
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After finishing his undergraduate studies, Kemp entered graduate school at Duquesne. He also became an assistant football coach under Layden, handling the line. He also played semi-professional football for a team called the Rooneys. The team was owned by Art Rooney, who was himself a Duquesne University graduate.
The first African-American to achieve star status playing pro football was Fritz Pollard. A graduate of Brown University, he played for Akron, Hammond and Providence, all charter members of the National Football League. Other African-Americans who achieved early fame on the gridiron were Duke Slater and Paul Robeson (before he made a name for himself on the stage). Slater was an Iowa All-American tackle who played professionally for 10 years. Robeson was a two-time All-American end from Rutgers. In 1933, the Pittsburgh Pirates Professional Football Club owned by Art Rooney first took the field. The Pirates would later change their name to the Steelers in 1941. On the roster were several men who played college ball at area schools. Some were veterans of the local sandlot leagues. Ray Kemp was
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Ray Kemp one of these men. Kemp, a Duquesne University graduate, was the first African-American to don a Pirates jersey. He wore No. 45 and played tackle. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette listed his weight at 195 pounds. Kemp was born and raised in Cecil, a tough coal mining town. Because many of its residents were from eastern Europe, the number one sport in town was what we Americans call soccer. Kemp, however, managed to learn the game of football and went on to play for the Duquesne Dukes from 1928 through 1930. His head coach was Elmer Layden, one of the famed Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. In Kemp’s
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In 1933, Kemp signed on with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the team went 3-6-2. Home games were played on Wednesday nights at Forbes Field. The Pirates head coach was Forrest Douds, a graduate of nearby Washington and Jefferson College. One must remember that in those days, professional football was not as popular as it is today. Back then, the Pirates, whose players received $60 a game, were lucky if 5,000 fans passed through the turnstiles. Local colleges such as Pitt, Duquesne and Carnegie Tech received most of the coverage in the local papers. Ray Kemp played one year of professional football. The following year he started a successful coaching career at Bluefield (WV) State College, which would last 39 years. But in his own quiet way, Kemp was a pioneer, one who successfully led the way for other African-Americans in the world of professional sports. PSN
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lmost half a century before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, a young African-American named Henry McDonald played professional football for the Rochester Jeffersons. The Jeffersons were named after Jefferson Avenue in Rochester, New York, where seven of the players lived. McDonald is believed to have been the first African-American to play professional football.
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SeniorCare Network receives recognition for excellence in housing
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he Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, based in Oakmont, recently received four awards for excellence in housing at the annual Professional Affordable Housing Management Association (PAHMA) Conference held in Seven Springs. The PAHMA awards recognize the superior efforts of affordable housing owners, management agents and community managers in providing high quality affordable housing in western Pennsylvania. The following individuals and facilities were lauded for their service to older adults: Maria Farris, Community Manager of The Commons at North Aiken in Bloomfield received the On-Site Manager of the Year with the prestigious Diamond Award. She was recognized for performing front line day-to-day activities with superior quality and excellence. Bellmead Apartments in Washington was awarded the Platinum Award for Excellence in Resident Services. The community received the award for its outstanding efforts to increase the ability for residents to live independently for as long as possible. Silver Lake Commons in Homewood, received the Platinum Award for Curb Appeal. The property excelled in landscape features, exterior physical building, exterior amenities and signage.
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Denise Thompson (Silver Lake Commons), Jessie Moore (Bellmead Apartments), Joyce Stanley (Bellmead Apartments), Colleen Cole (Mt. Nazareth Commons) and Maria Farris (On-site Manager of the Year). Mt. Nazareth Commons in Bellevue received the Platinum Award for Marketing and Communications. The building was recognized for its outstanding outreach efforts, media and advertising. PSN SeniorCare Network provides affordable and supportive housing for seniors and persons with disabilities and is the real estate management affiliate of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network. To learnmore, visit SrCare.org.
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CCAC curriculum proves it’s never too late to learn something new Tasty courses include “Cake Decorating”, “Chinese Cooking”, “Gluten-Free Baking” and baking specialty cookies like Baklava and French Macarons. The “Friday Evening Supper Club” is a great opportunity to make new friends and bond over casual meals at some of Pittsburgh’s most popular restaurants. There is even a “Beer Enthusiast 101” course for those interesting in brewing and imbibing this beverage.
Continued from page 1 budgets, fitness and health, food and spirits, gardening, languages, mind and spirituality, pets and animals, real estate, sports and recreation, writing and much more. The variety of classes enjoyed by the Baby boomer population varies widely, according to Elizabeth Sommers, director of Community Education, which offers the non-credit classes. “The cooking classes are popular, as are the aqua aerobics, but I would say the most informative and useful ones for seniors are the courses on ‘Medicare 101’, ‘Senior Health Insurance’ and one called ‘Social Security: What You Need to Know’.”
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Maybe 2017 is your year to get savvy with your personal finances. The “Baby Boomer Retirement” course addresses how to make difficult retirement decisions, avoid financial pitfalls and other essential information. Or check out “Be Your Own Financial Planner”, “Investment Strategies in an Uncertain Economy”, “Protect Your Inheritance” or “Rejuvenate Your Retirement.” There’s even a class for “Women and Investing.” Speaking of women, a popular offering is “Tool School for Women”, where you can learn basic tool use and safety, and get on with your DIY home projects. Technology classes are always popular, especially with older adults who are interested in keeping pace with today’s ever-evolving computers and mobile devices. One popular class is “I Have a Computer . . . Now What?” In it, students learn how to set up and run their computers, including installing software, managing files, creating documents, using email and working within a Windows environment. Other classes include “iPad Basics”, “Social Media” and “Private Tutoring.”
Etna residents work on a project in a CCAC craft class.
The quilts are made from recycled T-shirts.
Always wanted to learn acting or photography? Here’s your chance to do so. Or how about painting, floral design, jewelry creation, holiday bow making, knitting or calligraphy? The Friday night “Life is a Caberet” course includes outings to local theater productions. If you’re a gardening enthusiast, check out “Eco-Smart Gardens of Tomorrow”, or other courses on growing vegetables, proper pruning techniques, critter-proofing your landscape and how to have the perfect lush lawn. In addition to actual courses, CCAC has other resources for learning. Use of the campus libraries is open to the public. To borrow materials if you are not a student enrolled in credit courses, sign up for a community membership. The $10 yearly fee entitles you to borrow up to three items every two weeks. The library computers are also open to
Allegheny County senior centers offer older adult education Can’t get to a CCAC campus but interested in learning something new? Classes are being offered at most senior centers in Allegheny County through CCAC’s Life Enrichment Program, funded by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging. “CCAC has a menu of classes to choose from, such as health and wellness, arts and crafts, languages and classes on topics of interest to seniors like Medicare,” explains Community Training director Mary Jo Guercio. “Each semester, the roster of classes changes depending on the needs and wants of the individual senior centers.” To register, simply walk into your local senior center and inquire. You will be given a registration form to fill out. All classes are free to senior center members.
the public and can be used at no cost. The library computers have wireless Internet, which can be accessed via “CCAC guest.” Again, if you are not a credit student, simply sign in as a guest and show a photo ID. CCAC’s South campus has an extensive paved walking trail and the Boyce campus has a fitness trail. These trails are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.
You’re never to old to be “crafty!”
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To learn more, call (412) 237-2511, email admissions@ccac.edu or visit Enjoy our library, ccac.edu. Photos provided by Beth Ison for Pittsburgh Senior News
“Better Choices, Better Health” is a partnership between CCAC, Vintage and the to United Way. It isMove-in being offered at more than 30 locations throughout Allegheny County. To learn more, call (412) 2376582 or visit alleghenybetterhealth.org.
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Registration for Spring 2017 classes is now open and Community Education class enrollment runs through May. To enroll, call (412) 788-7507, email communityeducation@ccac.edu, walk into any CCAC campus between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday prior to class start date, or go to https://enrollcredit.ccac.edu. Classes are listed at shopcommunityed.ccac.edu. You may also register by mail at CCAC West
Put more life back in your life. If you’re an adult with a chronic health condition (such as arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or COPD) or are caring for someone who does, the “Better Choices, Better Health” program is a good “choice” for you.
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Entertainments and Events • The annual South Side Soup Contest will take place from noon to 3 p.m. February 18 on East Carson St., South Side. Visit southsidesoup.com. • Pre Tu Bshvat Seniors Luncheon will take place at noon February 8 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd., Mt. Lebanon. “Life’s Lessons Learned from a Tree”. Enjoy a variety of dried fruits. Suggested donation is $5. Wheelchair accessible. Call (412) 278-2658. • “Twelfth Night” a comedy by William Shakespeare, will be presented at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Downtown, through February 26. After a shipwreck, outspoken Viola washes ashore and disguises herself as a boy. Believing the masquerade, beautiful Olivia falls head over heels in love. Meanwhile Duke Orsino passionately pursues
Olivia and Viola falls for him. All of Illyria is mad with merry mix-ups and not even the pompous Malvolio can stop the party in Shakespeare’s great comedy. Call (412) 316-1600 or visit ppt.org. • The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place at 10 a.m. March 11 downtown. Visit pittsburghirish.org/ parade for details. • “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” a musical comedy, will be presented at the Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown, through April 15. Enjoy the show as six friends sing of joy and heartbreak while strumming and humming away on guitar, piano, bass, fiddle, banjo, ukulele, harmonica and even a few kitchen utensils. Call (412) 456-6666 or visit culturaldistrict.org,
• North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) invites runners of all abilities to run one of the races of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon May 6 and 7, 2017. Registration is free when you run for NHCO and help local families in need. Runners can choose the 5K, form a relay team, or run the half or full marathon. Visit thepittsburghmarathon.com/charities or contact Harriet at hzgibbs@nhco.org or (412) 408-3830, ext. 3204. • Chartiers Seniors presents a bus trip to Wildwood, NJ. May 21 to 24. Cost is $358 per person based on double occupancy. Cost includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, three nights accomodations, three breakfasts, three dinners and more. Call Karen at (412) 276-5056 for information and reservations. Trip cancellation protection is available for $25. PSN
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Family Caregiver Support Program makes a challenging job easier for those caring for loved ones By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News
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That’s the purpose of the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP), available through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA). The program helps family caregivers who are right here in our communities, working daily to balance caregiving with other life responsibilities. But how do you know if you are officially a caregiver or just someone who helps out every once in a while when a loved one needs it? For the purposes of the Family Caregiver Support Program, a caregiver is defined as anyone who is the primary uncompensated provider of daily hands-on care to someone who is incapacitated to some degree and needs help. The care can come in the form of physical, emotional or spiritual support, assistance with activities of daily living and financial matters, and everything in between. In the United States, more than 65 million individuals— 29 percent of the adult population—currently
provide care to someone who is ill, disabled, dependent or aged. Family caregivers comprise the largest single source of informal care.
come in the form of housekeeping, personal care, lawn care, respite, meal preparation, transportation or overall care management.
The goal of FCSP is to help older adults continue to live safely at home, while reducing the burden among family members and friends who provide help. It helps to support (not replace) the care being provided by the family. Services include an assessment of the caregiver’s and older adult’s needs, benefits and resource counseling, training in caregiving skills, access to support groups and respite care. Because the needs of caregivers vary widely, FCSP seeks to provide care and support that is tailored to the individual needs of each caregiver. In some cases, support may
In addition, qualifying caregivers receive monthly reimbursement for the purchases of caregiving supplies and/or services, as well as funds to assist with home modifications and assistive devices. FCSP allows caregivers the flexibility to choose the services and supplies they need most. Assistance is also available to caregivers ages 55 or older who are caring for young relatives through 18 years of age or those with a disability ages 19 to 59. Continued on page 12 Volume 7, Issue 10
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t’s a labor of love. Caring for a family member or other loved one can be a full-time, ongoing job with plenty of challenges and stress. That loved one can be a spouse with impaired mobility, a parent with a dementia, a homebound sibling or a grandchild whose parents are deceased or unable to care for him. Simply having a helping hand can make all the difference in the world.
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Family Caregiver Support Program makes a challenging job easier for those caring for loved ones Guide (published by Pittsburgh Senior News). This guide offers an abundance of caregiver resources in one centralized source. Copies are available online at http:// alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/News-Events/Engagement/ Caregiver-Support-Programs. aspx or by calling SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 and requesting a copy.
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What’s new this year Caregiver Backpacks: In May, DHS/AAA will be launching its Caregiver Supports Backpacks. The backpacks contain books and DVDs on caregiverrelated topics, such as male caregivers, skills training, dementia, emotional support, stress management, and even a movie on early onset Alzheimer’s disease. There are also many resources provided in the backpacks, as well as brochures explaining local programs.
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“The Caregiver Supports Backpacks is something we piloted last summer and want to expand to 50 libraries and book mobiles throughout Allegheny County,” explains Caregiver Support Program coordinator Brenda Slagle. “It’s another way the Agency is trying to provide training for caregivers, especially those who can’t attend classes in person. Twenty-two backpacks are currently available to check out from a limited number of Allegheny County libraries, but can be sent to other libraries where the backpacks are not yet housed. Caregiver Resource Guide: The Agency’s Caregiver Resource Committee also created
the first-ever Caregiver Resource Guide, modeled after the Allegheny County Senior Resource
FCSP provides free training, financial reimbursement and stress relief for about 400 Allegheny County residents who are caring for older adults. The three DHS/ AAA-affiliated care management providers in Allegheny County are Lifespan, Familylinks and Family Services of Western Pennsylvania. For more information, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or (800) 344-4319. PSN
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Series starts next month The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) is offering a six-week class called “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” beginning March 2. The class will cover topics such as taking care of yourself, identifying and reducing personal stress, learning to communicate your feelings and needs, managing challenging situations and your emotions, and mastering caregiving decisions. The Agency is also offering a once-monthly class from February through June called “Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults.” This class will include the following topics: mental health disorder prevalence and signs, action plans for intervening in a crisis, warning signs for suicide, deescalating aggressive behavior, dementia and communication strategies Classes will take place at the DHS/AAA offices located at 2100 Wharton Street in the South Side. There is no cost for caregivers but registration is required. RSVP by calling (412) 350-4996. PSN Volume 7, Issue 10
Careshared Referral Sheet CareShared is a pilot project sponsored by United Way of Southwest PA and the Jefferson Regional Foundation, in partnership with Family Services of Western PA and CCAC South. Through CareShared, students provide in-home respite services at no charge to the caregiver. The goals of CareShared are threefold: to provide relief to caregivers who care for an older adult, to provide social visitation to older adults, and to provide students with experience working with older adults. Students will complete a training and criminal background check. The students will provide weekly social visits and are not permitted to assist with personal care or housekeeping tasks. Family Services is accepting referrals of senior/caregiver pairs who meet the following criteria: * The senior (care recipient) is at least 60 years old * The senior lives in the Jefferson Hills/South Hills area, including the following postal codes: 15025, 15034, 15037, 15045, 15063, 15088, 15102, 15110, 15120, 15122, 15129, 15131, 15132, 15133, 15134, 15135, 15207, 15210, 15227, 15236 (Note – the senior and caregiver do not have to live in the same residence) * Home environment is safe and free from: insect/pest infestations, human/animal waste, extreme hoarding, unlocked guns * Senior’s level of need is appropriate, and they: Are communicable, do not exhibit combative behaviors, can be alone with respite worker for 2+ hours without needing personal care assistance To refer a senior/caregiver pair for CareShared, complete the following fields and return it to Emilie Belinger at Family Services. Upon receipt of the referral form, Emilie may follow up with the person making the referral to clarify any questions, and will then contact the caregiver to arrange for an in-home enrollment visit. Call Emilie at (412) 661-1670, ext. 613 for information. Referring Agency First/Last name of person making referral Phone/email of person making referral
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First/Last name of Caregiver Caregiver phone number First/Last name of senior/care recipient Relation of caregiver to care recipient Home address of care recipient Does caregiver know referral is being made? Please give a brief background of home situation/reason for referral Upon Volume 7, Issue 10
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February Menu Wednesday, February 1: Chicken breast, potatoes, mixed vegetables, apricots. Thursday, February 2: Spiral pasta with ground turkey, tossed salad, banana.
Area Agency on Aging
Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Serving the older adults of Allegheny County
Monday, February 6: Pulled barbecue pork sandwich, parsley potatoes, broccoli florets, fruit cocktail.
Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator
Tuesday, February 7: Tuna salad, confetti rice salad, marinated cucumbers, orange.
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Friday, February 3: Hearty beef stew, orange.
Wednesday, February 8, Birthday menu: Stuffed pepper, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, cherry cake. Thursday, February 9: Lemon pepper cod, macaroni & cheese, Italian green beans, pineapple tidbits. Friday, February 10: Tex-Mex chicken salad, half hard cooked egg, coleslaw, apple. Monday, February 13: Salisbury steak, potatoes with parsley and chives, green and wax beans, orange. Tuesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day menu: Lasagna roll with light Alfredo sauce, spinach salad, carrots and sugar snap peas, sugar cookies with red sprinkles. Wednesday, February 15: Baked cod, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, sliced peaches. Thursday, February 16: Turkey, wheat stuffing, vegetable medley, banana. Friday, February 17: Roast beef with gravy, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, creamy applesauce dessert. Monday, February 20, President’s Day: Cowboy burger, glazed carrots, French cut green beans, orange.
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Tuesday, February 21: Honey mustard chicken, whipped yams, cauliflower and broccoli, pear cuts. Wednesday, February 22: Penne with turkey meatballs, tossed salad, apple. Thursday, February 23: Apple spice pork, whipped potatoes, Italian green beans, applesauce. Friday, February 24: Cider beef stew, sweet and sour coleslaw, brown rice, sliced peaches. Monday, February 27: Turkey burger, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, February 28: Pepper steak, wild rice and orzo, tangerine. 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.
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
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Dormont AARP 3016 will meet at noon February 9 at Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Fellowship Hall. New members are welcome. Call (412) 563-3961. 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. East Liberty AARP #2612 will meet at 12:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday each month, in the cafeteria at Vintage Senior Center, 401 North Highland Ave. New members are welcome as well as visitors. Call Vintage at (412) 361-5003. There will be light refreshments. Gateway North AARP # 3586 holds monthly meetings on the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the West View Banquet Hall, 398 Perry Hwy., West View. Entertainment is provided followed by cake and coffee. Everyone is welcome.
Kennedy AARP #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Call (412) 771-5183. Penn Hills AARP #2600 meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Hebron United Presbyterian Church, Barclay Building, Frankstown and Lakesto Roads, Penn Hills. Social hour will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and refreshments are served. Call Cathy Fisher at (412) 795-7708. Perrymont AARP #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369. Whitehall AARP #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 meeting. All are welcome. Call (412) 881-1726. PSN
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Churchill AARP #1411 meets on the third Tuesday of each month at John Fisher Church, 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. The Woodland Hills Senior High Choir will entertain. Call Shirley at (412) 798-3961.
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Tax-Aide assistance for Allegheny and surrounding counties begins this month the ability to support your return needs. Tax-Aide offers a free service for low- to moderate-income families. Although AARP is known for its dedication to seniors, other low- to moderate-income public filers are welcome, as well.
By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News IRS rules and regulations change and are often difficult for the average filer to understand. The AARP Tax-Aide Program, beginning February 1 throughout April 15, is where you will find one of your neighbors at the local library, mall or possibly legislator’s office waiting to assist you with your questions and helping you complete and e-file your tax return. These volunteers have completed rigorous IRSbased training to ensure that they have
provider information (name, employer ID, SS number), receipts or canceled checks if you are itemizing deductions, and finally, Social Security numbers for all dependents.
Another great free program is the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, which also assist with tax preparation with no string attached. Neither program is geared or sanctioned by the IRS to prepare business and rental property ownership related returns. These should be completed by a paid preparer, as should returns of higherincome recipients.
Most importantly, bring along last year’s filed tax return. Some returns may take more time to complete—for example, if you lost a spouse in the prior year (this requires a copy of a death certificate for each return). In addition to your 2016 Federal return, your AARP volunteer will also prepare your 2016 Pennsylvania State Tax Return and any PA-1000 Rent and Property Tax Rebate form at this same tax preparing meeting.
To prepare for your meeting with a TaxAide representative, collect and doublecheck all of your pertinent data. This includes all of your W-2 forms, 1099s (if you receive a pension or annuity), Social Security, SSA-1099, any unemployment compensation statement, any form indicating Federal taxes already remitted, healthcare premiums and child care
Now that you know what to bring to your meeting, it’s time to pin down your handiest location. To find the AARP Tax-Aide site nearest you, visit aarp.org/taxaide, or call (888) AARP-NOW or (888) 227-7669. Don’t forget to thank your tax preparer for all of their great volunteering. AARP’s Tax-Aide has always been “People helping people!” PSN
2017 Allegheny North Tax-Aide sites Avalon Borough Building, 640 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, appointment only. Call Lorraine at (412) 761-5820.
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Carnegie Boro Building, One Veterans Way, Carnegie, PA 15106. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, appointment only. Call (412) 276-1414, ext. 1420. Crafton Library, 140 Bradford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, appointment only. Call (412) 922-6877. Carnegie Science Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106. Hours are from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Thursdays, apppointment only. Call (412) 276-5056. Cooper-Siegel Library, 403 Fox Chapel Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, appointment only. Call Ann at (412) 828-9520. Northland Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Hours are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Thursday, walk-in service available. Call (412) 366-8100, ext. 102.
Shaler Undercliff VFD, 700 Mt. Royal Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15223. Hours are from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday, walk-in service available. Call Sharon at (412) 486-0211. State Representative Dan Deasy Office, 436 S. Main St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, appointment only. Call Julie at (412) 928-9514. State Representative Hal English, 4290 William Flynn Highway, Allison Park, PA 15101. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (412) 487-6605. State Representative Mike Turzai, 125 Hillvue Lane, McCandless, PA 15237. Hours are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, appointment only. Call Sara at (412) 369-2230. State Representative Randy Vulakovich, Shaler Municipal Building, 300 Wetzie Rd., Glenshaw, PA 15116. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, appointment only. Call (412) 487-6600.
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Free bus trip for WWII and Korean veterans
Baldwin Library, 41 Macek Dr., Bald- Pleasant Hills Library, 302 Old Clairton win, 15227 Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236
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2017 Allegheny-South District Tax-Aide sites
Bethel Park Library, 5100 W Library Plum Senior Center, 499 Center-New Ave., Bethel Park, 15102 Texas Rd., Plum Boro, 15239 Carnegie Library of Squirrel Hill, 5801 Representative Bill Kortz, 751 PittsForbes Ave, Oakland, Pittsburgh, 15217 burgh-McKeesport Blvd., West Mifflin, Clover Commons, 600 Cloverview 15122 Circle, Plum Boro, 15239 Rostraver Library, 700 Plaza Dr., Belle Edgewood Library (C.C. Mellor) One Vernon, 15012 Penwood Ave., Pittsburgh, 15218 South Hills Senior Services, 575 Coal Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2800 Valley Rd (Hospital Rm 2A), Jefferson Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin, 15122 Hills, 15025 Monroeville Senior Center, 6000 Gate- Thompson Run Athletic Assosication, way Campus Blvd., Monroeville, 15146 4901 Ball Ave., West Mifflin, 15122 Mt Vernon Community UP Church, Whitehall Library, 100 Borough Dr., 2200 Buena Vista Rd., McKeesport, Whitehall, 15236 15135
free bus trip is planned for WWII and Korean War Veterans to visit their Memorials in Washington, DC. May 18. This one day trip departs early and returns between 9 and 10 p.m. Departure points are North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Box lunch and dinners are provided as well as snacks and drinks. There is a registered nurse on each bus. Wheelchairs provided upon request. For more information or to make a reservation, call (724) 709-3614. All donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Bus Trip and mail to Wesbanco Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, Pa. 15009, Attn: Heather N. Seating is reserved for veterans only. PSN
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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.
Income-based rent, Section 8 with utilities included. Applications accepted daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 4400 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 *MUST BE 62 YEARS OR OLDER OR DISABLED* (412) 621-1132
Training opportunities: 2 Customer Service 2 Clerical 2 Custodial 2 Front Door Monitor
AARP paid training program enables you to train and get paid for your training, as you look for a job.
Call AARP (412) 271-1580 Age, income and residency requirements apply.
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Heart-smart eating is a lifestyle cheese rather than cream cheese. As for the veggies, add some broccoli and cauliflower with the usual carrots and celery. If chewing is an issue, try zapping the broccoli or cauliflower in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds and immediately plunge them in ice water.
By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News
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ebruary is Heart Month! Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day but also the month that the American Heart Association puts added focus on a heart-smart lifestyle. Heart Month has been a calendar event since 1963 and was reinvigorated in 2004 with the Go Red for Women Campaign. In spite of the advances we have seen in prevention and treatment, it is estimated that one in four deaths in America are caused by heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women. Pick one or more of the following ways to honor your heart, and those of the Valentines who are part of your life. 2 Start with an easy choice: February 3 is National Wear Red Day. Look for Go Red events in your community; sign up and learn!
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2 Commit to stop smoking, if you are a smoker. This is still one of the leading risk factors and there is help available.
2 Take the heart-healthy meal challenge. Aim for at least one more meal a day (or a week if the thought challenges you too much). Need help? Check out recipes.heart.org for some heart-healthy meal ideas. 2 Aim for heart-healthy snacking. Those mini-meals add up to extra calories and are often foods that break the bank when it comes to heart-health. Here are some ideas: 2 Non-fat yogurt with limited added sugar. Try it with a low fat granola, a sliced banana or frozen or fresh berries to add sweetness and fiber. 2 A whole grain mini-bagel with peanut or almond butter for protein and fiber. Size is important to keep calories reasonable. Need more? Add some banana slices. 2 Use salsa and raw veggies to replace high-fat dips. 2 If dips are on your snack list, make them with zero-fat Greek plain yogurt instead of sour cream, or Neufchatel
2 Popcorn can rule if you are using an air popper or a heart-healthy microwave choice. Just watch what you add by limiting the fat and the salt. A lower-sodium herb sprinkle or even some grated Parmesan cheese might be the better choice for you. 2 Be the one who brings the hearthealthier treat to the gathering. Minimuffins or cupcakes, fresh fruit, heartfriendly dips with veggies or whole grain pita chips (without salt). There is some truth to the idea “all foods fit in moderation” but it’s not easy to judge moderation at a party or event where there is food. 2 Stock up on some heart-healthier ingredients or tools and learn to use them. These might be herbs and spices to pep up salt-reduced meals, balsamic vinegar to add flavor to salads while you are reducing the fat, canola oil (or another vegetable oil with a good smoke point) for quick sautéing, an oil spray canister for spraying on oil, nonfat milk or yogurt and lower-fat cheeses (some cheeses feature low-fat milk), and a spread that has a heart-healthy oil as the major ingredient rather than a partially hydrogenated oil (a signal of a trans-fat). PSN
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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors. Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide
visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home. Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.
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Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask? A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit gallagherhhs.com.
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We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation
Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.
Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services • Companions • Medication Management
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Homemaking Private Duty Nursing or Home Health Aides PDA and VA Services Long Term Care Insurances Worker’s Compensation
For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:
Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development
(412) 279-2257 412-279-2257
Kpoeschel@gallagherhhs.com
Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include: • • • • • • •
Skilled Nursing Mental Health Nursing
Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Social Work Home Health Aides
Do you have questions? Call us at
412-279-7800 Or visit us at
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re you a caregiver, age 55 or older, who helps a relative, friend or neighbor with household chores, errands, personal care, transportation or finances? If so, a new program at AgeWell at the JCC, called the Caregivers Aging Mastery Program, may be for you. In this 12-week course, participants will learn the art of staying healthy and happy on their caregiving journey. The program will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays from February 5 to May 7 at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh-South Hills, located at 345 Kane Boulevard in Scott Township.
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The program is free and open to the public. To register, contact Marsha Mullen at (412) 339-5415 or email mmullen@jccpgh. org. PSN The Aging Mastery Program was developed by the National Council on Aging and has been successful at helping older adults build their own playbook for aging well. The program encourages mastery—developing sustainable behaviors across many dimensions that lead to improved health, stronger economic security, enhanced well being, and increased societal participation.
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5. Where will the 2017 Academy Award ceremony be held? ___________________________________________________
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