February 2020 Pittsburgh Senior News

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Allen Place Community Services is valuable resource on the North Side

By Gina Mazza

Since 1985, North Side resi-

dents have had a valuable resource right in their community for programs related to health and wellness. Allen Place Community Services opens its doors and offers a variety of classes and events that focus on prevention and health promotion for the entire community.

A sampling of their classes includes low-impact exercise, caregiver support groups, art and music, basic computer skill classes, first aid and basic cardiopulmo-

nary resuscitation (CPR) classes, and health screenings and volunteer opportunities. Allen Place provides opportunities for participants to identify and have better access to community resources and health services.

Allen Place Community Services hosts annual Prom Gala Last September, Allen hosted an evening of dinner, dancing and celebrating at the Pittsburgh Marriott Center City. The annual Prom

Gala kicked off with opening remarks from Frank Torbert, Jr. and Winifred Torbert. Drs. Chenits and Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew served as emcees and introduced the co-founders of Allen Place Community Services Dr. Milton Allen and Mrs. Jerry Ann Allen of the North Side.

After an invocation from Rev. Peter Jackson, associate of Metropolitan Baptist Church, a delicious dinner was served. The awards Continued on page 6

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Volume 27, Number 1 Published by Pittsburgh Senior News, Inc. 97 Beechmont Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 760-5914 www.pittsburghseniornews.com pghseniornews@icloud.com

Owner/Publisher: Lynn Hogan Webster This issue covers news and happenings around Allegheny County from February through April.

You’ll find information on free tax prep sites, the 2020 Census, senior center activities, and even warning signs of a heart attack (not pleasant but good to know).

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Veterans News Free bus trips to war memorials open to veterans in the region

Braille and Talking Books Program offers sight-impaired veterans the gift of reading Whether escaping into a great novel or staying current with popular magazines, the freedom and independence of reading are a gift. That is why the National Library Service and the Library of Congress offer a program that provides talking books, audio magazines and digital talking-book players to veterans. The program is free of charge.

Any honorably discharged veteran who is blind, has low vision or a disability preventing the reading of traditional materials is eligible. Participants choose whether their selected reading materials are delivered by mail, downloaded from the web-based service BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) or through the BARD mobile app for smartphones and tablets.

Food and beverages will be supplied and wheelchairs are available upon request. This trip cannot accommodate family or friends, as all seats are reserved for veterans.

The trips depart from locations in Beaver, Greentree and Monroeville. Several volunteers are available to assist veterans. Donations are gratefully accepted so these trips can continue to be free of charge for the veterans. Make checks payable to “Vets Bus Trip” and mail to Wesbanco, 701 Corporation Street, Beaver, PA 15009, ATTN: Vets Bus Trip. To learn more or to make a reservation for the May 21 trip, call (724) 709-3614.

In addition, a free trip for World War II veterans only is being planned for June 5. The itinerary includes a twoday, one-night trip to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. The bus can accommodate 26 veterans.

To learn details, call Jerry and Lydian Fisher at (724) 728-9370.

The National Library Service maintains a vast catalog of titles and publications from the latest bestsellers to timeless classics. Plus, veterans have preferential status in the lending of materials and equipment.

The Braille and Talking Books Program is accomplished through a nationwide network of libraries to serve citizens and veterans living inside the United States or abroad.

To apply for the service, call the National Library Service (888) 657-7323 or visit loc.gov/ThatAllMayRead.

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A free bus trip to the war memorials in Washington, DC, is scheduled for May 21 for all veterans of World War II, the Korean War and anyone who served prior to May 15, 1975. All participants will have an opportunity to visit the World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima monument), Vietnam War Memorial and wall, and Arlington Cemetery to see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Stay safe while taking the 2020 census April 1, 2020 is Census Day — the due date for Americans to take part in the decennial national headcount. Until then, and possibly beyond, you’ll probably hear a lot about (and a lot from) the US Census Bureau. But along with this comes the potential for census fraud.

Along with its once-a-decade population count, the actual US Census Bureau conducts more than 130 surveys each year. The biggest, the American Community Survey (ACS), is sent annually to more than 3.5 million randomly selected homes to gather population, economic, housing and other data that helps determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in state and federal money is distributed. With detailed questions about things like income, assets, job status, household amenities, even your commute, the ACS does set off scam suspicions; but it is legitimate.

Keep in mind that no genuine census survey or agent can:

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• Ask for your Social Security, credit card or bank account number.

• Ask for money or donations.

• Threaten jail time.

• Ask when you leave for or return from work.

• Ask for support for a political party.

Any of these is a sure sign that a supposed census taker is looking for ways to steal your identity, money or possessions.

Census fraud can hit at home or at work (the Census Bureau conducts business-related surveys, too). Be especially watchful for impostors in early and mid-spring of 2020, when the actual Census Bureau will be sending out reminders to fill out your form and following up in person at households that don’t respond.

To learn more, visit census.gov. Report suspected scams to your regional Census Bureau office or to the Federal Trade Commission at (877) 382-4357.

Census Scam Warning Signs • You get an email claiming to be from the Census Bureau. For household surveys and the decennial census, the agency almost always makes contact by mail.

• A supposed census agent asks you for money or financial data, such as the number of and amount in your bank account. The Census Bureau will never ask for this information.

• A supposed census taker threatens you with arrest. Taking part in the Census is required by law, and you can be fined for not doing so, but you can’t be imprisoned.

1. Verify that a census taker who comes to your home is legitimate. They should have a Census Bureau photo ID badge (with a Department of Commerce watermark and an expiration date) and a copy of the letter the bureau sent you.

2. Contact the bureau’s National Processing Center or regional to verify the validity of an American Community Survey or other census communication.

3. Check that a census mailing has a return address of Jeffersonville, Indiana, the site of the National Processing Center. If it’s from somewhere else, it’s a scam.

4. Check the web address of any supposed census website. Make sure it has census.gov in the address and look for https:// or a lock symbol in the browser window.

5. Don’t give your Social Security number, mother’s maiden name, or bank or credit card numbers to someone claiming to be from the Census Bureau.

6. Don’t reply, click links or open attachments in a suspicious census email.

7. Don’t trust caller ID — scammers can use “spoofing” tools to make it appear they’re calling from a real Census Bureau number. Call the National Processing Center at (800) 523-3205, (800) 642-0469 or (800) 877-8339 (TDD/TTY) to verify that a phone survey is legitimate.

S SA announces cost-of-living adjustments for 2020 The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020.

The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment—referred to as COLA—began with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries last month. Increased payments to more than eight million SSI beneficiaries began on December 31, 2019.

The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax (taxable maximum) has increased to $137,700.

The earnings limit for workers who are younger than full retirement age (age 66 for those born from 1943 through 1954) has increased to $18,240. (SSA deducts $1 from benefits for each $2 earned over $18,240.)

The earnings limit for individuals turning 66 in 2020 will increase to $48,600. (SSA deducts $1 from benefits for each $3 earned over $48,600 until the month the worker turns age 66.)

There is no limit on earnings for workers who are full retirement age or older for the entire year.

To learn more, read the Fact Sheet of 2020 Social Security Changes at ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2020.pdf.

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Continued from page 1 ceremony began immediately thereafter with the announcement of the 2019 Prom Honorees: • Bob Allen, Journalist and Reporter, KDKA • Denise Barron, CEO and Director, Growing Patch Learning Center • Lora Ann Bray, Manager Community Partnerships, Education and Training • Rose Cheriton, Poet and PublicSpeaker • Martina Corbin, Christian Education • Cherene McFadden, Administrator and Professional Service Coordinator

• Anna Murchison, Deaconess Emeritus, Metropolitan Baptist Church • Marvis Nichols, Program Coordinator, Allen Place Community Services • Marshall Richbourg, Minister and Owner, Dream House Construction • Alfredo Russell, Chef • Robert Stone, Deacon and Emeritus Board Member, Allen Place Community Services • Joy Maxberry Woodruff, Human Services Consultant The Honorable Councilwoman Darlene Harris was on hand to present a proclamation, and entertainment was provided by line dance motivation coach Roland Ford.

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Event sponsors included gold sponsors HIGHMARK Blue Cross Blue Shield and UPMC Health Plan; silver sponsors Dollar Bank, PNC Bank and Gateway Health; and community sponsors Gateway Medical Society, Growing Patch Learning Center, Sam’s Club, Sisters Saving Ourselves, the Kappa Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action.

Allen Place Community Center is located at 227 Bonvue Street in Pittsburgh’s North Side. To learn more, call (412) 231-1531 or visit allenplacepgh.org.

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AHA announces top advances in heart disease and stroke research Journal suggested the best time to take blood pressure medication is at bedtime. People who did so had a 45 percent lower risk of having or dying from a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problem.

Research with practice-changing results that can save lives These studies are leading to a shift in care that are “momentous for patients.”

• In December, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of icosapent ethyl, a prescription form of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA, as an add-on therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events among adults with elevated triglyceride levels. It is sold under the brand name Vascepa.

The American Heart Association, one of the top funders of heart- and stroke-related research worldwide, recently released its annual list of major advances in heart disease and stroke science. Here are some of the biggest victories for 2019.

Older women need physical activity The connection between staying active and heart health is no secret; but new work that focused on older women showed how important it is, and how much it takes to make a difference. A study in Circulation examined the effect of sedentary behavior in a group of women averaging age 79. It found that reducing sedentary time by an hour a day equated to a 26 percent lower risk of heart disease and a 12 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease overall. The activity didn’t have to happen all at once; it could be accumulated throughout the day.

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Another study, in JAMA Network Open, suggests that women who engage in light activity, such as gardening or walking, had a 42 percent lower risk of heart attack or coronary death than the least-active women. The average age of women in that study also was about 79.

Understanding pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that occurs when the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs become hard and narrow. Although considered rare, it is becoming more common. New studies helped reveal how the disease works by looking at the role of a protein known as BMP9, which was low in people who had a specific type of pulmonary hypertension.

Refining strategies for controlling blood pressure The importance of keeping blood pressure within a normal range is well established. Research in the European Heart

• A STEMI heart attack happens when a coronary artery is completely blocked. It’s commonly treated with a procedure known as percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI, which involves inserting a balloon or stent to open the clogged artery. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that when the artery that caused the heart attack was opened along with other partially blocked vessels, patients had a 32 percent lower risk of another heart attack compared with only clearing the artery that caused the attack.

• People with Type 2 diabetes may be treated with the drug dapagliflozin to lower blood sugar levels. In the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers reported that when given to heart failure patients with a low ejection fraction, including those without diabetes, it kept heart failure from worsening and also reduced the risk of death from overall cardiovascular causes.

• Siri, do I have AFib? A smartwatch can accurately warn about atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study, which involved about 419,000 Apple Watch users, found the device accurately detected the condition in more than a third of participants who received notifications of an irregular pulse.

Go red in honor of National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month By now, it’s known that February represents matters of the heart—both in love and in our physical bodies. American Heart Month, a federal designated event, is an ideal time to focus on the health of your heart, as well as encourage your loved ones to do the same.

On the first Friday of every February—this year it’s Friday, February 7—the nation comes together by wearing red. From landmarks to news anchors and neighborhoods to online communities, this annual call to action unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. The first American Heart Month took place in February 1964 under the administration President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Know the warning signs of a heart attack When it comes to dealing with a heart attack, the key is to catch the warning signs early and call 911 as soon as you feel them. Don’t wait to get help if you are experiencing symptoms of heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense but most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. The most common signs are: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or it may go away then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Shortness of breath. This can occur with or without chest discomfort.

• Other signs. Other possible signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort; but women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the

other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Some women experiencing a heart attack describe upper back pressure that feels like squeezing or a rope being tied around them, lightheadedness or fainting. Be aware to not chalk up any of these symptoms to less life-threatening conditions like acid reflux, the flu or normal aging.

The good news is that heart disease is preventable. Follow these tips: • See your doctor. Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to learn your personal risk for heart disease.

• Quit smoking if you do smoke. It can cut your risk of coronary heart disease by 50 percent.

• Exercise. Just walking 30 minutes a day can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke.

• Modify your diet, if needed. Eat a whole-foods diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits, lean meats and heart-healthy fats. Eat as little processed food as possible.

Source: American Heart Association.

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Use your “leap day” to stay informed and safe as an older adult

By Dick Skrinjar Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office

Are you among the 80 percent of people who have already broken your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s a second chance to begin doing something that will make your life safer, better and more peaceful. Every four years, we get an extra day on the calendar in February. What do you plan to do with your extra day? Here some suggestions, all of which will help you stay safe and well informed.

Register on the DO NOT CALL lists to avoid getting spam and other unwanted phone calls: • National registry: (888) 382-1222 or visit donotcall.gov • Pennsylvania registry: (888) 777-3406 Check out your local Senior and Wellness Center, if you’re not already a member. They have a robust menu of offerings that might connect with your interests. Most of the locations are funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and taxes you paid for Federal programs covered by the Older Americans Act. Studies show that people are happiest when they socialize with those who share common interests. Call DHS/AAA at (412) 350-5460 or visit alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa for more information.

Keep these “numbers to remember” handy: • 911 is the emergency number for police, fire and paramedics.

• SeniorLine (connects you to DHS/AAA services in Allegheny County: (412) 350-5460 • Federal Trade Commission (to report scams): (877) 382-4357 or visit ftc.gov Contact the Fraud Squad. Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zapalla, Jr.’s office has experience working with the needs of older adults. For almost two decades, the Elder Abuse section has been bringing criminals to justice for crimes against seniors and bringing justice to the victims of crime. The “Fraud Squad” is your way to stay informed and share information with your friends and neighbors about the latest attempts criminals are using to take your hard-earned money and how we can prevent and defend against it. Call (412) 350-4400.

Attend the Senior Justice and Wellness Expo, hosted by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office. The date for the fourth annual expo is May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Call (412) 350-4400 for more information.

In four short years, the population of adults ages 60 and older in Allegheny County will represent one-quarter of the entire population. Start now to make that future safer, healthier and happier. Enjoy your extra day this year!

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Three Rivers Community Band hosts free concert at Upper St. Clair Theater Festival Band performance will be the exciting kick-off to a wonderful afternoon of music.

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he 17th annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival will bring together three of the best community bands in the western Pennsylvania region, plus an all-new festival band, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Upper St. Clair Theater. WQED-FM’s Jim Cunningham returns this year as program host.

The band will perform selections under the baton of guest conductor James Gourlay, now celebrating his 10th season as artistic and general director of the River City Brass. The

The event is free of charge; contributions to support the band are appreciated but not required. The theater is located on the campus of Upper St. Clair High School, just beyond South Hills Village Shopping Center off Route 19 South. Doors open at 1:15 a.m. Attendees are invited to enjoy free light refreshments after the concert, as well, and to meet the musicians.

For details, visit ewsb.org/festival.

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The Three Rivers Community Band Festival showcases many musically talented individuals in the region, and the concert promises a medley of music that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. The East Winds Symphonic Band represents the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. Community Band South represents communities in the South Hills. Joining the festival this year as the regional guest band will be the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band. The fourth band is the “ultimate community band”, made up of musicians from more than 50 community bands in Allegheny County and 10 surrounding counties.

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Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200

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John Paul Plaza 1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 John Paul Plaza is a nine-story building with 69 one-bedroom apartments located in the heart of the Polish Hill community. The spirit and philosophy of John Paul Plaza is based on the example of living in an atmosphere of care, concern and respect.

Contact: John Kulevich, Property Manager Email: creedmoor5@verizon.net Phone: (412) 683-5850

Forest Hills Senior Apartments 2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Equipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting, A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility, Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower

Income Limits Apply 1 (800) 238-7555

Equal Housing Opportunity

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.

For more details call (412) 681-6350

IW Abel Place 4720 Hatfield St Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.

Eligibility: 62 years or older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income • Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and community room.

Call 412-687-7120 iwabel@ehdoc.org

Creedmoor Court Now accepting applications

One bedroom apartment for the elderly Income limits apply To receive information write or call: Creedmoor Court at

(412) 344-1540 1050 Creedmoor Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15226

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Valuable services provided by Ombudsman Program now extend further into the community common is an impassioned commitment to listen, educate, investigate, mediate and empower through being a visible presence. Every state in the nation is federally mandated to have an ombudsman program; currently, there are 52 state programs, 572 local programs and 10,000 volunteers. The Allegheny County Ombudsman Unit is staffed by a supervisor, seven full-time ombudsmen, 20 volunteers and 20 PEERs.

By Gina Mazza Since 1972, as part of the Older Americans Act, the Ombudsman Program has been actively advocating for and giving voice to older adults who use long-term care services—traditionally in nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, domiciliary care homes and adult daycare settings. Now, ombudsmen can reach further and deeper into the community to serve any recipient of long-term care services, including those provided in their homes through community-based programs.

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The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS / AAA) Ombudsman Program was the first Agency on Aging in the state to extend ombudsman services from facility-based into the community. This allows the ombudsmen to educate and empower individuals who receive services at home, as well as enhancing their quality of life.

Ombudsman William Harrison is dedicated solely to the home and community-based component of the program.

You may see William handing out information and talking with folks at local senior centers, older adult high rises and senior fairs around town.

The role of an ombudsman Whether delivered in the community or a facility-based setting, ombudsmen champion the rights of older adults to achieve the highest quality of life and care. Ombudsmen may be staff, volunteers or PEER residents, but what they have in

Specifically, ombudsmen provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. They are trained to resolve problems, and to educate seniors and longterm care providers about residents’ rights and good care. If you want, the ombudsman can assist you with complaints; however, unless the ombudsman is given permission to share your concerns, all matters are kept confidential.

Volunteers are essential to the ombudsman program Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Ombudsman Program and have been certified and educated on the community aspect of the program and help to raise awareness of it as a whole.

Rita Valdrini-Morasco is one such volunteer who is trained and certified to investigate complaints. A retired federal attorney and ombudsman since 2009, Rita visits residents of Manor Care North Hills and is sensitive to the concerns of older adults.

“I wanted to make a difference at the grassroots level and that is why I decided to volunteer as an ombudsman,” Rita explains. “I find great satisfaction in being of assistance in all types of situations—from seeking a nurse to answer a call light or helping to modify facility policy in denying soda to residents whose few joys in life include what they eat and drink each day, to helping a resident file a criminal complaint for theft of property. It amazes and humbles me to think how a simple action on my part can make a world of difference to someone who is ill or recovering. Sometimes I wonder who benefits more from my efforts: the resident or me.”

The volunteers are a critical component of the AAA team and allow them a much larger physical presence at facilities and throughout the community, according to Jeffrey DiMeolo, supervisor of the Ombudsman Program. “Volunteer ombudsmen educate and empower residents and their families to resolve issues that are important to them,” Jeff comments.

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Volunteers are needed The Allegheny County Ombudsman Program is currently looking for dedicated volunteers. This part-time, voluntary position serves as a representative of the Pennsylvania LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program and provides support to the staff ombudsmen. Volunteers are trained and state certified to resolve issues related to rights and quality of care.

To learn more about the DHS / AAA Ombudsman Program or to volunteer, call (41) 350-5044.

Who can use the Ombudsman Program?

You are a right fit for the program if you are a: • resident of any nursing home, personal care, or board and care facility, including assisted living facilities.

• family member or friend of a nursing home resident.

• nursing home administrator or employee with a concern about a resident at their facility.

• person or citizens group interested in the welfare of residents.

• person or family who are considering long-term care placement.

• person who wants to report concerns about poor care or other problems to the ombudsman program.

• person who receives long term-care services in their home.

• person who attends a LIFE program.

Here is a quick list of the types of concerns that an ombudsman can address: • Violation of residents’ rights or dignity • Poor quality of care, including inadequate personal hygiene and slow response to requests for assistance • Improper transfer or discharge of patient • Inappropriate use of chemical or physical restraints

Know your rights as a recipient of long-term care services In order to know how an ombudsman can best assist you, it’s important to know what your personal and legal rights are as a resident of a long-term care facility or consumer of long-term care services in your home or in the community.

• The right of citizenship. Nursing home residents do not lose any of their rights of citizenship, including the right to vote, have religious freedom and associate with whom they choose.

• The right to dignity. Residents of nursing homes are honored guests and have the right to be treated as such.

• The right to privacy. Nursing home residents have the right to privacy whenever possible, including the right to privacy with their spouse, the right to have their medical and personal records treated in confidence, and the right to private, uncensored communication.

• The right to personal property. Nursing home residents have the right to possess and use personal property and to manage their financial affairs.

• The right to information. Nursing home residents have the right to information, including the regulations of the home and the costs for services rendered. They also have the right to participate in decisions about any treatment, including the right to refuse treatment.

• The right of freedom. Nursing home residents have the right to be free from mental or physical abuse, and from physical or chemical restraint unless ordered by their physician.

• The right to care. Residents have the right to equal care, treatment and services provided by the facility without discrimination.

• The right of residence. Nursing home residents have the right to live at the home unless they violate publicized regulations. They may not be discharged without timely and proper notification to both the resident and the family or guardian.

• The right of expression. Nursing home residents have the right to exercise their rights, including the right to file complaints and grievances without fear of reprisal.

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“Since there are only seven staff ombudsmen, it’s very difficult to visit a facility as often as we’d like. Volunteers bring our program to the residents. We have a great deal of respect for them.”

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Heating Assistance / LIHEAP

Income Requirements Here are the LIHEAP income requirements for 2019-2020:

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.

The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill.

These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Remember: This is a grant and does not have to be repaid.

How to apply There are three ways to apply for LIHEAP: Online: Apply for benefits online using COMPASS, the online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human service programs and manage benefit information.

On paper: You can download a paper application, print it, fill it out, and return it to your local county assistance office.

HSEA 1-LIHEAP application — English HSEA 1-LIHEAP application — Español

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In-person: Visit your local county assistance office to fill out an application.

After your application is reviewed, you will receive written notice explaining your eligibility and the amount of assistance you will receive. Please allow 30 days for a response.

Eligibility You must meet income guidelines.

You don’t have to be on public assistance.

You don’t need to have an unpaid heating bills.

You can rent or own your home.

Crisis grants Households experiencing a heating crisis may be eligible for additional benefits through the LIHEAP crisis program.

Emergency situations include: Broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced.

Lack of fuel The main heating source or second heating source (a source that is used to operate the main heating source or used if the main heating source is not working) has been completely shut off.

The danger of being without fuel (less than a 15-day supply).

The danger of having utility service terminated (you’ve received a notice that service will be shut off within the next 60 days).

Contact us For more information about LIHEAP, please contact your county assistance office, or call the LIHEAP hotline at (866) 857-7095, Monday through Friday. Individuals with hearing impairments may call 711.

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Monday February 3: Pulled BBQ pork sandwich on wheat bun, parsley and chive potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, fruit cocktail Tuesday February 4: Tuna salad, confetti rice salad, marinated cucumbers, dinner roll, orange Wednesday February 5, Birthday Menu: Stuffed pepper, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, rye bread, cherry cake with powdered sugar Thursday February 6: Lemon pepper cod, cabbage and noodles, Italian green beans and stewed tomatoes, multigrain bread, Red Delicious apple Friday February 7: Turkey chili, sautéed zucchini and yellow beans, macaroni, Italian bread, pineapple and Mandarin oranges Monday February 10: Salisbury steak with Spanish tomato sauce, savory potatoes, carrot coins, honey cracked wheat bread, orange Tuesday February 11: Baked cod with tartar sauce, gourmet potatoes, peas, multi-grain bread, sliced peaches Wednesday February 12: Turkey with gravy, scalloped potatoes, corn with red pepper, wheat dinner roll, pineapple cuts, Fig Newtons Thursday February 13: Baked ziti with four cheeses, spinach salad, green and wax beans, dinner roll, banana Friday February 14, Valentine’s Day Menu: Tuscan chicken with sauce, butternut squash, beets, Italian bread, sugar cookies with red sprinkles Monday February 17, President’s Day: Cowboy burger with onions and mushrooms, baked beans, wheat bun, apple Tuesday February 18: Honey mustard chicken breast, whipped yams, cauliflower & red pepper, wheat bread, pear cuts Wednesday February 19: Penne and turkey meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, orange Thursday February 20: Apple spice pork with sauce, whipped potatoes, Italian green beans, honey cracked wheat bread, apricots Friday February 21: Chicken salad, marinated vegetables (tomato, cucumber, pepper), potato salad, dinner roll, sliced peaches Monday February 24: Turkey patty with Dijon sauce, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, tangerine Tuesday February 25: Pepper steak (with onions, green peppers, mushrooms), whipped potatoes, multi-grain bread, fruit cocktail, graham crackers Wednesday February 26, Ash Wednesday: Baked cod Florentine, haluski, stewed tomatoes, wheat roll, banana Thursday February 27: Teriyaki meatballs, wild rice with orzo, pepper coleslaw, Gala apple Friday, February 28: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated green beans, dinner roll, pineapple cuts 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 Kurt Emmerling, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (888) 856-2773; 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 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300 Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330

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

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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Free tax prep sites are now open throughout Alegheny County

By Gina Mazza

H

ere in Allegheny County, a number of programs exist to help older adults prepare and file their income taxes, some at no cost. Check out our annual roundup of available programs that can help you file your annual federal, state and local returns with help from qualified tax preparers.

United Way of Allegheny County Free Income Tax Preparation Program The Allegheny County Department of Human Services and various other community partners host the United Way of Allegheny’s County Free Income Tax Preparation program. Free online tax assistance is available for individuals and families with a total annual income of up to $66,000. Households with a total annual income of up to $55,000 may qualify for free in-person tax preparation.

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Appointments for free tax preparation are required and can be made now by dialing 2-1-1, texting 898-211, or visiting bit.ly/FreeTaxPrep2020.

Dates and times vary by location.

Tax sites around Allegheny County that are offering the Free Income Tax Preparation program include:

Avalon/Bellevue North Hills Community Outreach North Boroughs 939 California Ave., Pittsburgh Baldwin Just Harvest Education Fund at SHIM Family Center 41 Macek Dr., Pittsburgh Downtown Allegheny County Department of Human Services One Smithfield St., Downtown YWCA Greater Pittsburgh 305 Wood St., Downtown Hazelwood YMCA Greater Pittsburgh 5125 Second Ave., Pittsburgh Hill District Just Harvest Education Fund at Bedford Hope Center 2305 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh

Oakland Carnegie Library 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland South Side Just Harvest Education Fund 16 Terminal Way, South Side Strip District Veterans Leadership Program 2934 Smallman St., Pittsburgh Tarentum Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Central Presbyterian Church 305 Allegheny St., Tarentum Turtle Creek Human Services Center Corporation 413 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek

Homewood YWCA Greater Pittsburgh 6907 Frankstown Ave., Homewood YMCA Greater Pittsburgh 7140 Bennett St., Pittsburgh Millvale North Hills Community Outreach 416 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh Monroeville Just Harvest Education Fund at CCAC Boyce Campus 595 Beatty Rd., Room N542, Monroeville Moon Robert Morris University 6001 University Blvd., Moon Township Natrona Heights Allegheny Valley Association of Churches 1913 Freeport Rd., Natrona Heights North Side Goodwill of SWPA/ Northside Common Ministries 1601 Brighton Rd., Pittsburgh

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Additional Tax Preperation Assitance is available through AARP Tax-Aide by calling (888) 227-7669 or visiting aarp.org.

This free volunteer tax counseling and prepartion service is available to people of all ages of middle and low income. Special attention is given to those who are ages 50 years and older. Sites include senior centers, libraries and malls. For those unable to visit a site, home visits are available. Electronic filing and online counseling are also available. Call or visit the above website to find a location.

* Photo ID (for you and your spouse, if filing jointly) * Social Security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for yourself, your spouse and each person to be claimed on your return * Birthdates for every person on the return * W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2019 * All 1099 forms, including income received from unemployment (1099-G), Social Security (1099-SSA), pension payments (1099-R), bank account interest (1099-INT), and dividends (1099-DIV) * Form 1095 with health insurance information and/or health insurance exemption certificate. A list of who on your tax return had health insurance for 2019 and for which months they were covered * Record of tuition payments (1098-T), student loan interest paid (1098-E), plus receipts for post-secondary materials and books * If you paid for childcare: total expenses and name, address, and tax ID number of provider(s) * Mortgage interest statement and property tax receipts, if you own a home * Local tax forms or any tax booklets you’ve received in the mail * Anything that says “This is important for your taxes” * A copy of last year’s tax return (not necessary, but helpful)

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* A 2019 paystub from each job if available (not required) * Your spouse (to sign tax documents) if you are married filing jointly * Your checkbook for the routing and account numbers for direct deposit

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Don’t forget to bring these items to the tax prepartion site when filing your returns:

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The Band’s Visit March 10 through 15 Show times vary by performance date Benedum Center, Seventh St. and Penn Ave., downtown Smash-hit Broadway music (winner of 10 Tony Awards) makes its way to Pittsburgh. Call (412) 456-4800 for tickets.

Cats Feb. 25 through March 1 Show times vary by performance date Benedum Center, Seventh St. and Penn Ave., downtown Don’t miss this feline delight on tour, created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on poet T.S. Elliot’s 1939 anthology. Visit Pittsburgh-theater.com for tickets.

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Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventure Feb. 27 through March 1 Show times vary by performance date PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave., downtown Invite your little ones on a road trip they’ll never forget with Mickey Moouse and his posse. Visit Pittsburghtheater.com for tickets.

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Cry It Out Feb. 29 Show times vary by performance dates City Theatre Company, 1300 Bingham St., South Side Brilliantly funny and painfully true, this show by Molly Smith Metzler confronts the pressure to have it all in life. Call (412) 431-2489 or visit citytheatrecompany.org for tickets.

Derek Hughes in “Bag of Tricks” Feb. 1 through 16 Evening show times vary by performance date Liberty Magic, 811 Liberty Ave., downtown Funny man Derek Hughes combines witty humor with his unique take on the art of conjuring in his newest show. Call (412) 456-6666 for tickets.

Vintage Pittsburgh April 4 10 a.m.

Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Strip District Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style.

Find rare vintage clothing, accessories, home decor, vinyl LPs and more. Visit heinzhistorycenter.org.

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical April 7 through 12 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., depending on performance date Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., downtown.

Part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series. Call (412) 392-4900 or visit trustarts.org for tickets.

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Riverview Manor

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Affordable Retirement Living “A Gracious Experience”

1500 LeTort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • (412) 734-0741 Dave Carlton • (Property Manager)

Efficiencies available immediately to qualified individuals.

Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living

A United Methodist Church Union Facility Income Limits Apply

Rent is based on income.

Parkview Towers SENIOR CITIZEN RETIREMENT LIVING

Age 62 or Mobility Impaired An affiliate of National Church Residences

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

111 Caroline Street • Munhall, PA 15120 (412) 461-2993 • www.umcu-parkview.com

Pittsburgh Wine Festival April 23 Noon to midnight Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave., downtown Celebrate the artistry of winemakers from around the globe, plus fine cuisine. For tickets, vist evensi.us and type in “Pittsburgh Wine Festival.”

Library Events

2020 Elly Awards April 30 6 p.m.

Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr., downtown Fifth annual gala honors Pittsburgh’s entertainment pioneers and rising talent. Food, open bar, music and more.

Tickets starting at $125. Visit ellyawards.steeltown.org.

A Novel Bunch Book Club Feb. 10 1 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 720 Sherwood Ave., Sheradan Engaging discussion about works of fiction. This month: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot.

Call (412) 331-1135.

North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild’s biennial show happens this April The North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild will host its biennial quilting show from April 24 through 26 at Ross Township Community Center in the North Hills. This year’s theme is “Log Cabin Fever.” Entry submissions are open to the public for this juried show.

Job Help with PA CareerLink Feb. 13 9 a.m.

Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St., Allegheny Get help with job searches, resume writing, career counseling and more. Call (412) 237-1890.

More than 100 quilts will be on display along with a variety of vendors and a quilt appraiser, and chances to win dream baskets and sewing machines. Tickets for the Log Cabin Raffle Quilt are currently on sale and available in local quilt shops or through NPQG members.

Chinese for Beginners March 1 2 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland Introduction to Chinese language. Group meets every Sunday through April. Free. Call (412) 622-3114.

To learn more about the show or become a guild member, visit NPQG.org.

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Northside Coalition Senior Housing

Bellefield Dwellings

1500 Brighton Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Historic building located in the Oakland Civic Center

RENT ASSISTED HOUSING FOR PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS EQUIPPED KITCHEN, W/W CARPETING, A/C, WINDOW COVERINGS, COMMUNITY, COMPUTER ROOM & LAUNDRY FACILITY, SECURE INTERCOM ACCESS, PUBLIC TRANS $22,050/yr. 2 Persons…$23,150/yr $25,200/yr.

Income Limits Apply: 1 Person…$20,250/yr;

Please contact SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC

PHONE:

1 (800) 238-7555

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

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West End Writing Group Feb. 12 10:30 a.m.

Carnegie Library, 47 Wabash St., West End Jeanne Zell will guide the group in writing your stories nonfiction, fiction and poetry. Registration not required.

Call (412) 921-1717.

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Continued from page 21 Meidtation with a Monk March 9 6:15 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 130 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty Bhante Pemarantana willt each basic meditation techniques, breath awareness and more Call (412) 363-8232.

The Windmill: An Artist’s Mobile Studio March 30 5 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland Open to anyone wanting to work on their own creative projects. Bring sketchpad or tablet. All skill levels.

Call (412) 622-3114.

Jazz for Tots March 28 Noon Carnegie Library, 7101 Hamilton Ave., Homewood Bring the grandkids for the interactive, early music development class

with instructor Bonita Thomas.

Call (412) 731-3080.

Computer Basics: Getting Started April 6 10 a.m.

Carnegie Library, 2177 Centre Ave., Hill District Learn computer fundamentals.

Call (412) 281-3753.

Adult Craft Night: DIY Macrame April 15 6 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 47 Wabash St., West End Try DIY macrame and make a wall hanging or plant hanging basket.

Call (412) 921-1717.

English as a Second Language Book Club April 9 4:30 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland If English is not your native language

Senior Help At No Cost Senior Lifestyle Connections, LLC

and you like to read, join in on the second Thursday of every month.

Call (412) 622-3114.

Career and Community Resource Fair April 3 11 a.m.

Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland Connect with more than 25 regional employers and resources in our community, sponsored by WorkLaunch.

Free. Call (412) 622-3114.

Pals Book Club February 26 1 p.m.

Carnegie Library, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie The PALs book club brings seniors together for lively discussions. Participants may pick up a copy of the current selection at the library circulation desk. Contact Katie Byerly at (412) 276-3456 extension 2 or visit CarnegieCarnegie.org for details.

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Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Vintage encourages healthy aging by offering ongoing classes, activities and more

friends, learn new skills or eat more healthily, Vintage Senior Services in East Liberty can help. They provide a wide range of classes, workshops, programs and resources aimed at heathy aging—including exercise classes, routine health screenings, nutritious lunch programs, socialization activities and information on aging services.

Their website contains a full calendar of monthly activities that are open to all members (see link below). At $25 per

Vintage is located at 421 North Highland Avenue in East Liberty. To learn more, call (412) 361-5003 or visit vintageseniorservices.org.

Eligible SilverSneakers participants with scan cards (you must have eligible Highmark SecurityBlue, Freedom Blue, AARP Medicare Supplement Plans or HOP insurance) should register with Vintage and scan your SilverSneakers card on every visit. If you are a Silver & Fit participant (Aetna, Blue Cross Capital, Coventry, UPMC for Life), visit the Information Office to sign up with Vintage as your designated exercise location.

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Whether you’re looking to make new

year ($45 per couple), the membership offers quite a bit, including free exercise classes and access to the fitness studio, discounted rates on classes and trip, and more. A sampling of the exercises are: Enhance Fitness, SilverSneakers, Soul Line Dance, T’ai Chi, Yoga and Zumba Gold.

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Snow Angels Program helps older adults in Allegheny County with snow removal Snow-covered sidewalks can be hazardous. The City of

Once you are matched with a volunteer, you will be notified

Pittsburgh’s Snow Angels Program pairs older residents and

by email or a phone call. You should have a shovel and salt

residents with disabilities with nearby neighbors who vol-

available and located outside of your house for your volun-

unteer to assist them with snow removal on their sidewalks

teer to use. You do not have to be home when the volunteer

and walkways.

arrives.

Along with fostering stronger community relationships and

To sign up for services or to become a volunteer, call 311 or (412)

relieving some of the stress that comes from a snow storm,

255-2621 or complete the online request form at https://pitts-

Snow Angels also make sidewalks safer for those who con-

burghpa.gov/snowangels/index.html.

tinue to serve despite the winter weather—like postal service workers, firemen and police officers.

To request help from a Snow Angel, you must be: • at least age 60 or older or have a physical disability.

• live in the City of Pittsburgh limits.

• not have resources (financial or family/friends nearby) to assist with snow removal.

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• New and used models • Large selection of used stairglides available • Free estimates

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Free Computer Class Instruction

Setup a FREE E-mail account Learn about Facebook Searching for local news, sports, weather February 11. 6:30 p.m.

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Creative ways to say “I love you” to your grandchildren on Valentine’s Day or any day EDIBLE IDEAS Heart-shaped lunch: Use a large, heart shaped cookie cutter to make heart-shaped sandwiches, toast and other treats.

Your grandkids will love the shape and that you’ve eliminated the crust.

Cupful of love: Give your grandchild a “World’s Greatest Grandson/Granddaughter” or “I Love You” cup. Then use it whenever you serve hot cocoa or graham crackers and milk.

Do lunch: Pick up your grandchild from school for a surprise lunch date. Go to your grandchild’s favorite fast-food joint, go on a picnic, or have lunch together in the school cafeteria.

THE WRITTEN WORD A poet and didn’t know-it: You don’t have to be a poet to write a poem for your grandchild. If poetry isn’t your thing, look up simple children’s rhymes then make personalized revisions. Poems can be serious or fun.

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Valentine’s Day is a perfect reason to show your grandchildren just how much they are loved. Try these creative ideas to show how much you care on Valentine’s Day and throughout the year.

A Valentine welcome: Welcome your grandchildrn with a valentine banner across your front porch or entryway. Add cute sayings that remind them why they’re the greatest.

Create fun sentences by clipping words from magazine ads.

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C is for: Make a poster portraying your grandchild’s characteristics. Put your grandchild’s name at the top then list as many positive descriptive words as you can that begin with your grandchild’s initial. lLminate or frame it for your grandchild’s room.

DO IT TOGETHER Love is silly: One thing kids love and do best is act silly; so loosen up, and join in the fun. Letting loose is a great way to reduce stress and show your grandkids know they’re fun to be around.

A class connection: A kids grow, together-time becomes increasingly rare. Decide with your adolescent grandchild on an activity or hobby the two of you would enjoy together. Sign up for a class or set a regular schedule for the activity.

A trip down memory lane: Flip through photo albums or watch family videos together, and reminisce about favorite holidays, vacations and family times you’ve had together.

Eventful gifts: Buy tickets to a concert, ice show or sporting event but keep it a surprise. On the day of the event, just say you’re all going out for dinner then catch your grandkids by surprise when you arrive at your true destination.

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Scrapbookin’ fun: Put together a memory scrapbook using photos, locks of hair, vacation postcards and ticket stubs. Dedicate each page to a special holiday, event, or theme. Include dates and any details you remember, along with cute sayings and stickers to fit the themes.

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Online dating sites offer older adults opportunities for love, companionship, travel buddies and more tended families. This is the second marriage for us both. My children are grown and married, and I have three grandchildren. Krista has one daughter. We feel blessed to have the beautiful blended family that we now have.”

Hank makes it sound easy (which he says it was) but he offers the following tips for those entering the online dating world: • A coffee date for the first meeting. Limit the date to an hour or two. Meet in a well-trafficked and well-lit place like Starbucks or Panera.

• Share your hobbies and interests. If you have children or grandchildren, you will never run out of stories.

• Don’t get stuck living in the past. Live in the present.

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Finding love, at any age, can be either daunting or fun—depending on how you approach it. Most might prefer to meet someone “the old-fashioned way” (through friends or while just out and about) but online dating sites have come into their own in the past few decades as a popular, reputable and acceptable way to connect with others.

For older adults, it’s ideal because it enables you to make acquaintance with new people from the comfort and safety of your own home—at least until you choose to take the conversation into a “real date” scenario. Yet the rewards for putting yourself out there can be life-changing in the best possible way.

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Such was the case with Aliquippa native Hank, 62, who met his now wife, Altoona resident Krista, on an online dating site five years ago. Both Hank and Krista had posted profiles on more than one site: Plenty of Fish, Match and Elite Dating.

Both were in search of a solid, long-term relationship.

“The key, I think, was that we both filled out honest profiles,” Hank shares. “Krista found me first on one of the sites and we communicated briefly on that site, sharing common details.

We soon decided to talk by phone—the natural next step.

After a few phone conversations we decided to meet at a public place to talk more. I believe we were both nervous for that first meeting at a restaurant, but we soon realized that we had an undeniable connection. That date lasted three hours.”

Hank and Krista continued to date, soon forming a bond of companionship and a desire to be together more and more.

“After about over a year, I proposed and she accepted!”

Hank says with a smile. “We got married three years ago and moved to a location that is central to both of our ex-

• Dating as an older adult is much easier than dating as a teenager. You have much better social skills now and interesting life experiences to share.

• Be honest about what you are looking for from dating. Let your expectations work for you and not against you.

• Never give out personal financial details to anyone.

• Trust your instincts. If anything makes you uncomfortable, just get up and walk away.

• Watch for behavioral red flags. Pay attention to displays of anger, intense frustration or attempts to pressure or control you. Again, just walk out.

Dian, 72, of Monroeville chose to create profiles on eHarmony, Match and Elite Singles. On Match, she paid an extra $60 to “not be visible” on the site; with this feature, she was able to be in control of who she chose to interact with and didn’t get barraged with men writing to her. Dian’s had some very positive and lovely experiences with dating a few gentlemen, and is still in search of her life partner. “Online dating does take the right attitude, a degree of courage and selfconfidence, and a bit of energy to manage it,” she comments.

Dian makes an interesting point: “The big picture to it all is that those we find on any dating site are no better or worse than anyone you might meet at the local grocery store. The dating site members are simply a microcosm of our society at large.”

She recounts a situation to further illustrate: “A couple of years ago, I met a man through mutual friends. In that case, you assume that the person is vetted, right? Well, this man ended up getting ahold of my credit cards and charging purchases to my account. Naturally, I discovered this right away and I ended the relationship. My friends felt bad but

• Volunteer. Giving of your time is a great way to forge new relationships with like-minded people. It has the added benefit of knowing you’re contributing to a worthwhile cause.

• Go dancing. The nation’s insatiable appetite for TV dancing shows has put dancing clubs back in vogue. Check out the various dance clubs in the Pittsburgh area. Don’t be shy about turning up solo; many people go on their own and pair up with a dance partner while there.

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they didn’t know that he was capable of something like that.

“So whether you’re online dating or meeting someone any other way, the thing is that you don’t really know the person until you spend time with them and really get to know them,” Dian concludes. “That’s the only way you will learn if you share the same values, morals and visions for your future.”

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• Work at a charity shop or office. Charities in the area are typically always in need of help and could be just the ticket if you’re looking to meet people in a relaxed environment.

• Be a bookworm. Join a book club to find someone who shares your passion for literature. Inquire at your local library or community center to find one near you.

• Walk on. Joining a walking club allows you to keep fit and socialize at the same time. Inquire at your local senior center, community center or YMCA.

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