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Take precautions when snow shoveling; it can be dangerous and even fatal Whether you’re dealing with a light dusting or a blizzard, cleaning up snow can be a pain. It’s an everyday chore that’s deceptively dangerous. Every year, more than 100 people die shoveling snow. Even if it doesn’t kill you, 11,500 Americans end up in the hospital each year because of snow shoveling injuries.
The most significant danger of snow shoveling is the strain it puts on your heart, which can trigger a heart attack. Studies have shown that even using a heavy snow blower can be dangerous. The fact is that shoveling snow is very hard work. In shape or not, shoveling is incredibly strenuous and puts you at risk of heart attack.
Beyond fitness, the cold adds to the threat. Cold air can constrict blood vessels and decrease the amount of oxygen in the heart. Combine this with the strain of shoveling and you have a heart attack cocktail. If you’re older or have previous heart issues, you’re even Continued on page 4
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United Way’s Free Tax Prep program offers low-income individuals assistance with filing
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nited Way of Southwestern PA is offering free, inperson tax preparation at 27 sites across the region to eligible individuals and families.
Last year across the region, volunteers helped to prepare more than 10,000 tax returns, saving taxpayers over $1.7 million in tax preparation fees. They also helped many working families obtain the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs. Taxpayers who qualify and claim the credit could pay less federal tax, pay no tax, or even get a tax refund of $500 to nearly $6,300. While improving access to the Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax benefits, United Way also works to connect
households to other local resources for which they are eligible. When scheduling an appointment, households can get connected to valuable services that assist with childcare, transportation, emergency food, utility payments, healthcare enrollment, elderly care, and more. Households with a total annual income up to $54,000 may qualify for free in-person tax preparation; free online tax assistance is available for individuals and families with a total annual income up to $66,000. PSN Appointments for free tax preparation can be made now by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting pa211sw.org.
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“This campaign helps prevent low-income working people in our community from falling behind,” says Kiandra Foster, program manager United for Families of the United Way. “The earned tax credits and refunds these individuals secure help families meet basic needs, such as putting dinner on the table or paying a utility bill or rent. This year, 446 volunteers have joined the effort and have become IRS-certified and trained to solve the tax problems, and potentially find resources to help with other problems, faced by people in our community.”
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Take precautions when snow shoveling; it can be dangerous and even fatal Preventing injuries
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Despite the dangers, it’s still important to clear snow and ice from around your house in the event you need to evacuate. If you need to clean a path, how can you do it safely?
more likely to succumb to heart issues due to snow removal. Other dangers of snow shoveling Heart attacks aren’t the only thing to worry about when you’re clearing away snow. A bad injury can put you out of commission for weeks. Hurting your back from incorrect lifting practices and frequent bending over is one of the most common injuries from snow shoveling. Slips are also common, especially for seniors. Slippery in itself, as you move snow, there’s a chance you may expose even more ice hidden underneath. Falls are especially dangerous for seniors, with 22,900 adults dying
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from falls in 2011. Even non-fatal falls can lead to broken bones or muscle injuries.
The first step is to be honest with yourself. Can you handle clearing away the snow? If you’re a senior or have had heart issues in the past, the answer may be no. If you’re not in the right shape to be shoveling snow, recruit a neighbor or family member. Your loved ones may grumble while they work, but they wouldn’t want you to put yourself in danger. If you’re well enough to take on the elements, there are a few ways to avoid injury or heart attack. Before
heading outside, dress warm (waterproof, if possible) and wear winter boots to prevent slips. Stretching and a light warm-up exercise are also wise since both can prevent muscle strains. When it’s time begin shoveling, don’t just start lifting snow and tossing it aside. There’s a correct way to shovel snow. First, instead of lifting right
away, like you’re digging a hole, push the snow. When it comes time to toss the shoveled snow, lift with your legs. Keep a good lifting technique to ensure you don’t hurt your back. If you begin feeling tired, take a break. Don’t push yourself because this added strain can get you into trouble. Also, if you’re able, try shoveling while it’s still snowing and there’s less on the ground.
When it comes to avoiding slipping, one safety tip is to spread ice melt before the storm to prevent ice from forming. Finally, you can try walking like a penguin, which distributes your weight over your planting foot. With these safety tips and warnings, you can get the job done and get back inside to warm up by the fire! PSN Source: living.medicareful.com
Need help with snow removal? Check out these programs The following programs provide snow removal for community residents in these areas: City of Pittsburgh residents: Snow Angels program, call 311 or (412) 475-2459. To learn more, visit pittsburghpa.gov/snowangels/index.html. Mt. Lebanon: High school volunteers, call (412) 344-2114; to learn more, visit mtlebanon.org/136/Snow-Removal. For a cost, Little’s Landscaping, LLC will remove snow; call (412)952-6856. Brentwood: The Department of Administration, call (412) 884-1500; to learn more, visit brentwoodboro.com/snow-removal.html.
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Alliance for Community Respite Care now Hope Grows provides care for the caregiver accepting respite referrals
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ope Grows is a non-profit organization providing an environment that allows the caregiver to receive counseling, support, and much-needed short breaks. Caregivers are invited to experience a one of kind approach to wellness as a way to manage the physical, psychological, and spiritual stress associated with being a caregiver.
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he Alliance for Community Respite Care (ACRC)—part of the nonprofit Community Living and Support Services (CLASS)—recently announced the availability of a limited number of respite stipends made possible through the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. As a result, ACRC is currently accepting requests from family caregivers to receive these respite stipends. To qualify, families must meet all of the following criteria: 3 The individual must be living with paralysis and have an unmet respite need or an emergency situation that requires respite care. 3 The family must participate in preand post-service surveys.
3 Individuals providing respite who do not have a license or certificate must complete and pass an online course. PSN No age or income restrictions apply for the recipients of these funds. For more information or to submit a request, contact Char Raynovich at (412) 246-2245 or craynovich@classcommunity.org.
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Dementia Caregiving and Improv Comedy Workshop Dementia Caregiving and Improv Comedy Workshop will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. February 17 at Steel City Improv Theater at 5950 Ellsworth Ave. Agreeing to Remember is a unique workshop for caregivers and loved ones of those affected by dementia which uses principles of improvisation as its base. Learning to go with the flow and accepting others’ realities goes a long way in dementia care as well as performing improv. This fun and educational workshop taught by Rachael Wonderlin and Christopher Wright brings the two together to create a unique approach to caring for patients or loved ones who are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The goal is to bring people who are experiencing the same hardships together for socialization, learning, and laughs. Cost is $40 per person. Call (412) 404-2695 or visit steelcityimprov.com/shop/agreeing-to-remember2018-02-17-sat/ for tickets or more information. PSN
AgeWell Pittsburgh will host a caregiver conversation Are you a caregiver? Do you… • Call to check in on your loved one? • Make meals for someone? • Drive someone to appointments or the grocery story? • Help someone make healthcare decisions? • Assist someone with household chores? • Assist with daily health activities such as bathing, sorting medication, or eating? • Feel overwhelmed or exhausted with the needs of your loved one? Most people do not see themselves as caregivers, but if you do any of the above or more, you ARE a caregiver and there is help available. Come out to Temple David, 4415 Northern Pike, Monroeville, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. February 9, for a conversation with AgeWell Pittsburgh service providers and Rabbi Symons. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. RSVP to Sybil Lieberman at slieberman@jccpgh.org or call (412) 697-3514. PSN
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Entertainments and Events • North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) will offer free tax preparation for low-income individuals. Appointments are required and must be made by calling United Way’s helpline, 2-11. This service is avaialable through April 2. Income eligibility requirements apply. NHCO’s Bellevue/North Boroughs 100 S. Jackson Ave. 2 South, Bellevue, site will be open for tax prep appointments from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. NHCO’s Millvale, 416 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, site will be open for tax prep appointments from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays. • South Side (Flats) 5K Tour will take place at 10 a.m. February 2 at March 2 starting at South Side Riverfront Park. Come explore this lively Pittsburgh neighborhood, from the waterfront GAP trail to historic Carson Street. Runners will get the chance to learn about the history of the South Side, as well as a few of the many murals along
the way. The run will be at a casual pace to accommodate all abilities. Cost is $25 per person. Call (412) 256-8640 for more information. • The Purim Seniors Lunch will take place at noon February 27 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd., Mt. Lebanon. Enjoy lunch with traditional hamentashen, special musical entertainment and raffle prizes. $5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accessible. Call (412) 278-2658 to register. • The 36th annual Home and Garden Show will take place March 2 to 11 at the Pittsburgh Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. The show will feature more than 1,600 exhibits and hundreds of thousands of homeowners. The show will include antiques home show with Dr. Lori; dream home innovation center; the kitchen idea center; healthy living; the garden resource center and more. Call (412) 231-8400 visit pghhome.com for show details.
• River City Brass will perform Celtic Hurricane at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Come out and celebrate spring with songs like Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Caledonia, played by our unique fusion of brass band, pipes, and drums. Tickets are $41 per person. Call (412) 434-7222 or visit rivercitybrass.org. • The 2018 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be celebrated downtown at 10 a.m. March 17. The Theme of the 2018 Parade, is “A Just Peace in the North of Ireland.” Visit pittsburghirish. org/parade for details. • LifeSpan offers a trip to Wildwood, NJ on May 20 to 23. Cost is $350 per person based on double occupancy and includes oceanfront accomodations, three breakfasts, three dinners, dolphin watch cruise, boardwalk, ice cream social, a visit to Cape May Zoo, and a day in Atlantic City with bonus package and more. Call (412) 276-5056 for reservations. PSN
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from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 12. Appointments are required, no walk-ins allowed. Call (412) 366-8100, ext. 113 or register in person at the adult reference desk. Appointments will be made each Monday for the time slots available for that week. Bring all necessary paperwork to your appointment. Other events include: Conversation Salons at 2 p.m. February 9 and at 1 p.m. February 28; North Hills Genealogists at 7 p.m. February 20; Northland Knitters at 1 p.m. February 16 and at 7 p.m. February 27; and Chess for Adults from 9:30 a.m. to noon February 17. Call (412) 366-8100, ext. 103 for more information on any of these events or to learn of others.
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Carnegie Main Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, offers the following activities: Carnegie Knits and Reads will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. February 7. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft projects and join us for rowdy discussions on many topics, including the books we’re reading and the movies we’re watching; Computer Basics 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. February 13. Learn the fundamentals of a computer and how to use Microsoft Windows. This class is broken into three parts; the first focuses on computer parts and mouse usage, the second on file management and the third on accessing the Internet. An hour is provided at the end of each session for practice. Call (412) 622-3133 to register; Conversation Salon from 10:15 a.m. to noon February 14. Conversation Salon is a forum for active participation in the discussion of the meaningful and interesting events of our time and an opportunity to connect with, participate in and contribute to your community; and A Celebration of Seeds: sixth annual Seed and Plant Swap from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. February 24. Swap seeds, seedlings and perennials at the library. Bring your untreated, non-GMO seeds and plants to share or just pick up seeds donated by local ur library, Move-in to gardeners, farmers and seed companies. Call (412) 622-3114 for more information on any of these events or to learn of others.
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Depreciation Lands Museum offers weaving classes on harness looms
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ave you always wanted to learn the ago-old craft of weaving and create your own fabric art? If so, check out the classes being offered this month at the Depreciation Lands Museum located just off Route 8 in Allison Park. These hands-on classes are being presented by the Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild. Introduction to Weaving on Harness Looms: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 3 In this intensive class, participants will experience all the steps needed from the beginning of the conceptual design and planning of a project, to the actual production of a piece of woven cloth on a multi-harness loom. The class will discuss and use both floor and table loom, as well as how to plan a project and measure
will focus on the different types of weave structures and more complicated weaving drafts. Lunch will be provided. Fee is $40 per person.
the warp threads. Lunch will be provided, after which attendees will break into small groups, warp a table loom then weave a sample piece of cloth. Fee is $25 per person. Exploring Weave Structures on Harness Looms: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 10 This intermediate-level class is for those who have some experience weaving on multi-harness looms. It
All tools and materials are included in the classes. Pre-paid registration is required, as class sizes are limited. Discounts are available to members of the Depreciation Lands Museum and Butler Spinners and Weavers Guild. The museum is offering other March classes in pioneer living, including open hearth cooking, spinning, bake over cooking, a tavern night and more. PSN The Depreciation Lands Museum is open for tours every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. May through October. It is located at 4743 S. Pioneer Road in Allison Park. To learn more, call (412) 486-0563, email or visit DLMuseum.org.
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Area Agency on Aging offers a wealth of resources to make caregivers lives easier while caring for loved ones By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News Lauretta Clayton, 72, of Carnegie was already serving as a Senior Companion when she learned about a series of classes being offered by the Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) geared specifically for caregivers. “I had become a Senior Companion to get out of the house and help others but I’m also a caregiver to my great-grandson and husband,” she explains. “Caregivers tend to be selfless and I started to feel overwhelmed with all I had to do, especially after my husband fell and got hurt last August.”
Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes The six-week “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is one of many programs that AAA offers to support caregivers in Allegheny County. 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. City of Pittsburgh resident Carole Malakoff took class in April 2017 after finding out about in the local media. “I wanted to learn more about how caregivers can deal with certain situations,” she explains, “and the most valuable part for me was learning how to address the mental and emotional aspects.”
Lauretta Clayton, husband and great-grandson.
Carole and her husband are both in their 70s and while he still works as a computer specialist at UPMC, he has a mild form of muscular dystrophy and therefore needs help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, eating and getting to and from work. “My husband often gets angry because he can’t do many of the things he used to do, and he takes a lot of that frustration out on me. The class taught me valuable communication strategies, like how to walk away from it, not take it personally and to realize that he’s not mad at me but rather his situation. I now have some good optimistic way to address that.” The first series of classes in 2018 takes place from March 9 through April 13 at the West End Senior Center, 80 Wabash Street in Pittsburgh’s West End. Each weekly class is two hours. Additional classes will held at five different senior centers throughout the county later in the year. There is no cost for caregivers but registration is required. RSVP by calling Brenda Slagle at DHS/AAA at (412) 350-4996. Continued on page 12 Volume 8, Issue 9
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Hearing about the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” classes at one of her monthly Senior Companion meetings spurred her to look into it further. “The classes were wonderful. I met so many nice people. The most important thing I learned was how to set goals for myself and put time in my schedule to do things just for me. Now I go to lunch with friends and do other things. I feel happier and not as guilty for taking time for myself. If I didn’t do so I probably would have run away and joined the circus by now!”
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Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) 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. The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) offers a helping hand to family caregivers right here in our communities who work daily to balance caregiving with other life responsibilities.
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FCSP enables older adults to 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.
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.
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 come in the form of respite, personal care, escort, legal and financial counseling, adult day care and care management.
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 Wesley Family Services. For more information, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or (800) 344-4319.
Other supports and services for caregivers Caregiver Backpacks: These nifty backpacks contain books and DVDs on caregiver-related topics, such as skills training, dementia, emotional support, stress management, resources explaining local programs, and a movie on early onset Alzheimer’s disease. The backpacks are available more than 50 Allegheny County libraries throughout Allegheny County. Caregiver Resource Guide: The Area Agency on Aging’s Caregiver Resource Committee publishes an annual Caregiver Resource Guide, modeled after the Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide (published by Pittsburgh Senior News). This guide offers an abundance of Volume 8, Issue 9
caregiver resources in one centralized source. Copies are available online at http://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/ News-Events/Engagement/Caregiver-Support-Programs.aspx or by calling SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460. Integration of caregiver services: There is an initiative to improve caregiver supports offered by each department of the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging. Moving trainings from in-house to community senior centers is just one way to improve caregiver access to training. Many departments now include caregiver needs as part of the assessment and planning process. Caregivers are asked for their knowledge and information about the senior who needs care. With a focus on caregiver needs, a program like Senior Companions— traditionally seen only as a friendly visitor for a loved one—can now be identified a source for weekly caregiver respite A caregiver can count on the Senior Companion
weekly visit to schedule their own doctor appointments, run errands or even just take a nap. Staff in several DHS/AAA departments has completed classes on Best Practices for Communicating and Engaging with Caregivers. The SeniorLine staff can assist caregivers in finding community or national resources for themselves and the loved ones they care for. DHS/AAA has a Caregiver Resources Com-
mittee, which is an interagency committee that collaborates to offer a robust, centralized list of supports and services specifically for the family caregiver. The committee focuses on identifying caregiver needs, finding local supports, and educating caregivers on available options. PSN To learn more about any of the above services, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or (800) 344-4319.
Who qualifies as a caregiver? February 2018 • Pittsburgh Senior News
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 regular care to someone who is functionally impaired to some degree and needs assistance with activities of daily living. 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. Allegheny County averages more older adults (called the “old, old”, which is those ages 85 and older) needing care than the national average. Volume 8, Issue 0
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February Menu Thursday, February 1: Hearty beef stew, corn, orange. Friday, February 2: Spiral pasta with ground turkey, tossed salad, pineapple cuts and Mandarin oranges. Monday, February 5: Pulled barbecue pork sandwich, parsley and chive potatoes, Brussels sprouts, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, February 6: Tuna salad, confetti rice salad, marinated cucumbers, orange. Wednesday, February 7, Birthday menu: Stuffed pepper, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, cherry cake. Thursday, February 8: Lemon pepper cod, cabbage and noodles, Italian green beans and stewed tomatoes, apple. Friday, February 9: Chili, sautéed zucchini, macaroni, apricots. Monday, February 12: Salisbury steak with Spanish tomato sauce, savory potatoes, carrot coins, orange. Tuesday, February 13, Valentine’s Day menu: Tuscan chicken with white sauce, cubed butternut squash, peas, sugar cookies with red sprinkles. Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday: Baked cod, gourmet potatoes, stewed tomatoes, sliced peaches. Thursday, February 15: Turkey with gravy, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets, banana. Friday, February 16: Baked ziti with four cheeses, spinach salad, green and wax beans, pineapple cuts. Monday, February 19, President’s Day: Cowboy burger with onions and mushrooms, baked beans, orange. Tuesday, February 20: Honey mustard chicken, whipped yams, cauliflower and red pepper, pear cuts.
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Wednesday, February 21: Penne with turkey meatballs, tossed salad, apple. Thursday, February 22: Apple spice pork with sauce, whipped potatoes, Italian green beans, apricots. Friday, February 23: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated vegetables, sliced peaches. Monday, February 26: Turkey patty with sauce, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, February 27: Pepper steak, wild rice with orzo, tangerine. Wednesday, February 28: Chicken salad, marinated green beans, potato salad, pineapple cuts. PSN This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Area Agency on Aging
Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Patricia Valentine, Acting 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 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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Milliones Manor Apartments 2827 Bedford Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for one and two bedroom units • All household members must be 62 years of age or older. • Income restrictions apply. • Section 8 vouchers and certifications accepted.
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February means being “heart healthy” in various ways incentives! But do find a friend and you just might exceed your goal. Try cooking from scratch with an eye on healthy fats and lower sodium. Although it is convenient to eat prepared foods, frozen dinners and take-out, the cost adds up for your health and your wallet. By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News
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ebruary is Heart Month and it goes beyond thinking of Valentine’s Day. Yes, you have heard heart-healthy advice before . . . and it’s worth repeating. Extra weight, a diet that is heavy on the unhealthy fats and sodium, smoking and inactivity add up to heart risks. And yes, there is that genetic link; unfortunately, we don’t pick our relatives! To help you move from talk to action, here are some February action ideas. (It’s no coincidence that they may be similar to resolutions you made for the new year.)
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Make at least one meal a week meatless, and aim for the others to be lean choices of protein. Meatless Monday is a national theme. Plant-based meals are popular featuring beans, lentils and plenty of cooked vegetables.
Get out of the chair and get moving at least 30 minutes day for five days each week. This can be three 10-minute spurts of walking around the hallway of your home, moving to the music on your radio, or a more ambitious trip to walk at the mall, swim laps at the local Y, or do yoga. If you have grandchildren, they can be company and
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Eat the rainbow! Aim for the phytonutrients (plant nutrients) that are found in the colorful fruits and veggies—and yes, white counts! Try oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots or acorn squash. Mix up the greens combining kale or spinach with lightly sautéed onions or shallots. Look to fruit for a naturally sweet dessert or snack. Invest in some herbs and spices to up the taste while you put away sugar, salt and seasonings with MSG. Vanilla on strawberries, cinnamon on carrots or sweet potatoes, basil or oregano on anything with tomatoes as starters. This might be a good time to invest in a pre-made herb/spice mix or plan for growing your own. Join a class or small group (or start your own) to stay engaged. Local churches or synagogues, the community college, the senior center, library or school district are all possible starting points for staying involved. So, it is still possible to enjoy the traditional Valentine’s Day treats with less guilt. Just remember to use moderation and incorporate exercise are part of the mix. 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.
Home Care
Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask? A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit gallagherhhs.com.
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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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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
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Telemedicine: The wave of the future in Pennsylvania? their progress and vital signs. Video chat would also be accessible in an emergency situation to provide medical instructions while awaiting for help to arrive.
By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News
S
enator Elder Vogel Jr of the 47th District encompassing Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties recently introduced a bill (SB 780) with fellow legislators to bring the Commonwealth into technology designed to ease healthcare for all.
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What is Telemedicine, also called Telehealth? This concept embraces the use of computers, mobile phones or any other communication technology to provide patients with the healthcare they need in a timely manner while remaining within their home or facility. This is particularly beneficial in rural areas where the patient must travel long distances to visit their doctors. The technology works through a monitoring device that can alert family caregivers and emergency healthcare providers; it can also be used after someone is released from the hospital to track
AARP has shared that our 1.65 million family caregivers currently caring for a friend or loved one would benefit from broader access to telemedicine. Both the Pennsylvania Hospital Association and Pennsylvania Medical Society have had representatives advise a group of AARP volunteers gathered to learn how telemedicine could improve the lives of seniors. It should be noted that physicians would be paid for each session with the at-home patient. Telemedicine is practical when dealing with common health problems. It eases interacting with a physician for a variety of ailments and situations: • Flu or the common cold (you won’t infect fellow patients or the staff) • When recently released from a hospital with residual health problems • Weather-related problems such as storms or snow • Less wear and tear on recovering patients • Diverse areas where referrals may be followed up; this would allow working or long-distance family caregivers to join their patients’ medical visits
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You may have a relative or friend in a nearby state who will tout the benefits that they already have at their fingertips. Strange that concepts that seem like good common sense to undertake progress for the betterment of all sit in a committee for so long—in this case, since June 2017—with no action. It has not yet been brought to the floor for the committee to examine the potential for bringing Pennsylvania the best of medical technology for the average citizen. Expect to see AARP out and about visiting our legislators to inquire about the progress of SB 780. Won’t you join us in our efforts? Become an AARP advocate for improved healthcare utilizing telemedicine services. Feel free to contact Jen Blatz for more information at jblatz@aarp.org. PSN
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AARP News
Dormont AARP #3016 meets on the second Thursday of each month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Dormont. Doors open 11:30; meeting is at noon. Light refreshments are served. New members and visitors are welcome. Call Beverly at (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. 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. 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. Glenshaw AARP #3744 will offer a cruise from NYC to Canada, visiting ports of Portland and Bar Harbor, ME, Saint John, NB and Halifax, NS from September 23-30. Call (412) 487-1609. Hill District AARP #4706 meets at noon on the Fourth Tuesday each month at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave., Hill District. New members and visitors welcome. Kennedy AARP #2203 meets at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. Call (412) 771-5183.
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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 is from noon to 1 p.m. Call (412) 795-7708. Perrymont AARP #2991 meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Northmont Church, 8169 Perry Hwy., North Hills. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369. Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. February 21 at Tree of Life, 5898 Wilkins Ave., Squirrel Hill. Michael Feeney, an identity theft specialist, will speak. Guests are welcome. Contact Ilene Portnoy at (412) 683-7985. 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. 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. Call Shirley at (412) 798-3961.
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DOWN 1 Pen fluids 2 Motel amenity 3 “The King and I” role 4 Soldier’s ID 5 Equalizer, in golf 6 Before 7 Pile 8 Goddess of wisdom 9 Yarmulke 10 Bridge fee 11 Actress Fisher 19 Chicago transport 21 Ninny 24 Cotillion celeb 25 Pie — mode 26 Bedtime drink 28 Tramcar contents 29 Twist-off bottle top 30 Olympic runner Keino 31 Soon-to-be grads 36 Inventor’s protection 37 Chemical suffix 38 “Be that as it may ...” 41 “I see” 42 Botched 43 Roof overhang 44 500 sheets 46 Actress Campbell 47 Spoken 48 Snitched 51 FDR project
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Before and After
Figure out the missing word which goes with the word before it AND the word after it for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. Blue____________hoppers
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4. Cat’s__________lashes
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Congratulations to Richard Barringer who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Asia; 2. Chile; 3. Sargasso Sea; 4. Canada; 5. Peru; 6. Minnesota; 7. Sydney; 8. Lesotho; 9. Cuba; 10. Tanzania.
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Alia Carter, Senior Manager (412) 920-7181 Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.
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Income Limits Will Apply • Newly renovated spacious efficiencies and 1 bedroom apartments • Carpet and central air conditioning • Controlled building entry • Emergency call systems in units • On-site service coordinator • Community room/planned activities • On-site laundry facilities For information on placing an application, call
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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
Entertainers and Speakers Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322. Eddie Ace Magician Fun Magic Affordable (412) 462-1557. Jimmy’ Sapienza’s fun musical duo, “Two Guys Named Moe” deliver a lively and fun 50 minute show made just for seniors! Email jimmy. sapienza@verizon.net or call (412) 916-6055. Sing-along fun: piano, flute, vocals. holiday themed shows: Valentines, St. Patricks, patriotic and Christmas. Includes song books. Cara (412) 901-2007. Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.
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Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368. Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822. Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; bobbyshawn.com. Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161. Speakers Available: Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030. Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573. Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.
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