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January 2018 Volume 17, Number 8

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Preventing home fires is particularly important for older adults When it comes to older adults, fire safety cannot be stressed enough. Did you know that adults at age 65 are twice as likely as younger populations to be killed or injured by fires? By age 75, that risk increases to three times—and to four times by age 85. Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is particularly important for older adults, according to Captain Christopher E. Shaffer of the Center Township Fire

Department in Aliquippa. “Most people suffer from physical or mental decline as they age, including illnesses or disabilities that limit their mobility to varying degrees, making escape from a fire more difficult,” he explains. “That’s why it’s important to educate the elderly, their families and caretakers of their increased risk and what to do about it.” Captain Shaffer teaches fire safety education to both children and adults through

programs at schools, the Center Township firehouse, and elsewhere in the community. He offers the following general tips for staying safe in case of a fire emergency. Keep it low If you don’t live in an apartment building, consider sleeping in a room on the ground floor in order to make emergency escape easier. Make sure that smoke Continued on page 3

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Happy 2018! Knowing what to do in case of a fire is particularly important for older adults. Please read our cover story, which includes fire safety tips from Captain Christopher Shaffer of the Center Township Fire Department in Aliquippa . Is the cold keeping you indoors, yet you still want to do something fun with the grandkids. Check out page 12 for ideas on how to brighten a gloomy winter day and make it fun for everyone.

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Preventing home fires is particularly important for older adults Continued from page 1 alarms are installed in every sleeping room and outside any sleeping areas. Have a telephone installed where you sleep in case of emergency. When looking for an apartment or highrise home, look for one with an automatic sprinkler system. Sprinklers can extinguish a home fire in less time that it takes for the fire department to arrive. Sound the alarm The majority of fatal fires occur when people are sleeping, and because smoke can put you into a deeper sleep rather than waking you, it´s important to have a mechanical early warning of a fire to ensure that you wake up. If anyone in your household is deaf or if your own hearing is diminished, consider installing a smoke alarm that uses a flashing light or vibration to alert you to a fire emergency. View a list of product manufacturers. Do the drill

Open up Make sure that you are able to open all doors and windows in your home. Locks and pins should open easily from inside. (Some apartment and high-rise buildings have windows designed not to open.) If you have security bars on doors or windows, they should have emergency release devices inside so that they can be opened easily. These devices won›t compromise your safety, but they will enable you to open the window from inside in the event of a fire.

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Check to be sure that windows haven’t been sealed shut with paint or nailed shut; if they have, arrange for someone to break the seals all around your home or remove the nails. Stay connected Keep a telephone nearby, along with emergency phone numbers so that you can communicate with emergency personnel if you’re trapped in your room by fire or smoke. Cooking and kitchen safety tips Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries year after year. Adults ages 65 and older are at significantly higher risk of dying from a cooking-related fire. These tips will help you cook safely and minimize fire hazards in your kitchen. Continued on page 4

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Conduct your own, or participate in, regular fire drills to make sure you know what to do in the event of a home fire. If you or someone you live with cannot escape alone, designate a member of the household to assist, and decide on backups in case the designee isn’t home. Fire drills are also a good opportunity to make sure that everyone is able to hear and respond to smoke alarms.

Preventing home fires is particularly important for older adults Cooking Safety

3 Keep towels, dish cloths, and other flammable items away from the stove and other hot surfaces.

* Do not cook if you are sleepy, have been drinking alcohol, or have taken medications that make you drowsy.

3 Plug countertop appliances into ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)protected outlets.

* Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food. Turn off the stove if you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time.

3 Unplug the toaster and other countertop appliances when not in use.

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* If you are simmering, baking, roasting or boiling food, check it regularly. Use a timer to regularly remind you that you’re cooking. * Turn handles of pots and pans to the side so you don’t accidentally bump them and spill the contents. * Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can easily catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or electric burner.

3 Never use an oven or stove for heating your home. * Check the kitchen after you finish cooking to make sure the oven burners and other appliances are turned off. Kitchen Safety 3 Keep the stovetop and oven clean. Spilled or baked on food can ignite and start a fire. 3 Clean the exhaust hood and duct over the stove regularly.

Home heating safety tips Colder winter weather increases the likelihood of heating realted fires. These fires are the second leading cause of fire deaths among older adults. Keep your home safe and warm with these tips. • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, space heater, fireplace or wood stove.

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• Use products only for their intended purposes. Cooking stoves should not be used for heating the home, and space heaters are not for drying wet clothes.

2 Do not use a space heater in wet or damp areas unless it is specifically designed for use in wet locations such as bathrooms.

• Have your heating system inspected by a qualified service professional at least once a year.

2 Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn it off when you leave the room or go to sleep.

• Make sure all fuel-burning heating equipment is vented to the outside.

Fireplaces and Wood Stoves

• Keep intake and output vents clean and clear of debris and dust.

t Have your chimney or wood stove inspected annually by a certified chimney specialist.

• Install and maintain carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning.

t Always use a sturdy fireplace screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.

2 Purchase space heaters that have the certification label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory. 2 Inspect heaters for cracked or broken plugs or loose connections before each use. If frayed, worn or damaged, do not use the heater.

2 Keep space heaters out of high traffic areas and doorways where they may pose a tripping hazard. 2 Plug portable space heaters directly into an outlet; do not use an extension cord.

t Never leave an open flame unattended, including a fire in the fireplace. BCSN To learn more about Captain Schaffer’s presentations or to book him for an event, call the Center Township Fire Department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention for Senior Adults at (724) 774-1566.

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Space Heaters

2 Place space heaters on level, flat surfaces, but never place on cabinets, tables or other furniture.

Center at the Mall activities

Circle of Friends

Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, offers:

Baden Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following:

2 Nintendo Wii from noon to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.

H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m. January 10 and 31.

2 Abraham and Petrini Insurance at 9:30 a.m. January 4.

H Soups on bingo at 4 p.m. Cost is $6.

2 Blood pressure screenings at 10 a.m. January 4, 11, 18 and 26.

H Breakfast club card party at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $5 and includes continental breakfast and table prize.

2 Bunco League at 2 p.m. January 9 and 23. 2 Birthday lunch celebration at 11 a.m. January 11. 2 Woodcarver’s workshop at 10:30 a.m. January 13. 2 Alzheimer’s support group at 6:30 p.m. January 17.

H New easy movement exercise class will be offerend in January. Call the center for details. Call (724) 869-4224 or visit cofbeaver.com.

2 Lunch and learn at noon January 22.

New Brighton Circle of Friends, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following:

2 Advantage Chiropractic screenings at 9 a.m. January 24.

H Beginners yoga class from 10:30 to 11 a.m. January 2 and 16.

2 Pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. January 25. 2 DCI massage therapy at 9 a.m. January 25.

H Card party from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes meal and table prize.

2 Mountaineer Casino day trip at 9 a.m. January 29.

H Birthday recognition January 11.

2 Black Tie Gala at the Fez in Hopewell at 5 p.m. February 10.

H Breakfast card party at 9:30 a.m. January 19.

Visit centeratthemall.com for more information or call (724) 774-5654 to make reservations. Follow the center on Facebook at facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

H Cabin fever bingo at 12:30 p.m. January 25. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit cofbeaver.com. BCSN

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January is a good month to organize and clear out clutter Here are some great areas to start:

* purse * desk * cleaning supplies Doesn’t everyone have a junk drawer in the kitchen to clean out? By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

anuary is a month when some people make resolutions to change or improve their lives. For others, including myself, January is the time to clear out some things from our home to keep it neat and organized. Almost everyone I talk to is trying to thin out their belongings. Many people have lived in Beaver County for many years. We accumulate things that are on sale, given to us, are received as gifts and that we inherit from relatives. Some people love to read, and they have a large amount of books and magazines. Others are crafters and may purchase a lot of supplies when things go on sale. Some people love dish sets and can have as many as 12 sets of dinnerware for different occasions. On the Internet, there are bloggers who encourage you to do a household detox or decluttering. They suggest that you spend just 15 minutes cleaning up different areas of your life. They know that you will not get everything done, but it gives you a good start and inspiration to keep going. Also, it is hard for anyone to spend large amounts of time to clean up things.

* kitchen cupboards * junk drawer * magazines and books * bathroom cabinets * jewelry * craft supplies * bedroom closet * basement * garage * car

For older adults, clearing out items from a home is a great way to prevent accidents from tripping and possibly falling over belongings. Many older adults say they have their now adult children’s belongings from when they were in high school and college. It is a good idea to contact your children and give them a short deadline to either take their belongings or the items will be discarded. It will give you extra room to plan your storage areas of your home. I always tell people that we change throughout our lives. People of all ages need to thin out some of their old things so we can have new things. Good luck with your decluttering. BCSN

News You Can Use 3 This month we observe: January 1, New Year’s Day; January 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day 3 Please note that there is no Senior Day at the Mall in January. The event will resume from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, February 14 inside Center at the Mall. 3 Many important papers start arriving in your mailbox during January reporting your income return, such as 1099s, W2s, etc. Keep these papers all together in a place where you can find them. These forms are needed in case you need to file an income tax or apply for benefits such as PACE, tax or rent rebate or food assistance, among other programs. BCSN

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Select some areas of your home that may need some work like the shed or attic. Organizers offer suggestions to discard broken or cracked food storage containers, extra lids, broken jewelry, old magazines, socks which have lost their mate.

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In-home services available through the OPTIONS program By Tesi Dye Care Management Supervisor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News OPTIONS is a program that allows individuals to receive services and supports in their homes and communities. This program is funded through the Aging Block Grant and Lottery funds and provides services to eligible older adults to assist them in maintaining their independence at the highest level of functioning in the community. The services help delay the need for more costly care/services and placement in a facility.

An individual must be 60 or older and experience some degree of frailty in regard to physical and or mental status that impacts daily functioning. They must be a Pennsylvania resident and a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. An individual cannot receive OPTIONS if they are currently enrolled in MA Long-Term Services and Supports such as LIFE, Home and Community Based Waiver, Act 150 program or reside in a nursing or personal care facility.

referrals on behalf of consumers. The best practice would be that the individual has been consulted and is in agreement with the referral. A Care manager will be assigned to complete a Needs Assessment Tool (NAT). The individual will demonstrate unmet needs as determined by the NAT that can be addressed through OPTIONS services. All applicants must provide financial verification of their previous year’s income and current assets. All consumers receive a 30 percent deduction from their total calculated income. Some consumers may have to share in the cost of their service and will receive a monthly bill from the Beaver County Office on Aging. Some consumers may be required to apply for Medical Assistance Long-Term Services and Supports through the Independent Enrollment Broker. Their care manager will direct them through this process, as needed.

To apply, contact the Beaver County Office on Aging to make a referral and discuss your needs. Family members and other professionals can make

Services available through OPTIONS include personal care, Adult Day service, home-delivered meals, Personal Emergency Response units, medication

All other resources (individual, local, state and/or federal) shall be considered and utilized before OPTIONS services are provided. Care managers must discuss how use of individual’s personal resources can enhance and or extend the receipt of long-term care services. OPTIONS services are not an entitlement.

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dispensers, medical equipment and supplies, assistive devices, home support and care management. Again, none of these services are entitlements. All OPTIONS services are based on need. In looking at needs, the care manager looks at what the individual can and can’t do, and what informal and formal supports are available to assist that person. Care management is a service to develop a person-centered plan of care to meet the consumer’s needs in coordination with their formal and informal supports. It supports the consumer’s individual preferences. Care management also provides on-going monitoring and reassessment of the care plan to assure the consumer’s needs continue to be met. This is done via phone calls, home visits and annual reassessments. Care managers also monitor the service delivery and follow up with problems with service providers. BCSN If you would like to make a referral for OPTIONS in-home service, contact the Information and Referral Department at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262.

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he Pennsylvania Department of Insurance has a Senior Auto Insurance Checklist, which includes several items senior drivers should review with their insurance agent or company to ensure they are not paying too much for auto insurance. The Senior Auto Insurance Checklist includes items that drivers should review if they have retired, including:

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Wage replacement or income loss. Drivers often have this coverage while they are working to pay bills if they can’t work for a period of time. Drivers who no longer have job-related wages probably don’t need this coverage anymore.

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Commuting versus pleasure driving. Drivers may be paying a higher rate for driving in rush hour traffic every day, but if retired, may no longer be driving at those times on a daily basis.

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Annual mileage. Drivers no longer making the daily commute may drive significantly fewer miles each year. Driving fewer miles could decrease the auto insurance premium. Empty nesters. Make sure grown children who no longer live at home are not still on a policy and if all drivers are age 55 or older, take a PennDOT-approved mature driver class to qualify for a 5 percent discount. The Senior Auto Insurance Checklist�� is available on the Department of Insurance’s website: insurance.pa.gov. Consumers with questions or complaints about their insurance coverage can contact insurance.pa.gov or call (877) 881-6388. BCSN

Ombudsman volunteers still needed; consider donating your time By Tesi Dye, Care Management Supervisor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

appy New Year! Did you make a resolution to try something new? Please consider the Volunteer Ombudsman program. You can make a big difference in the life of a nursing or personal care home resident. Many residents have few or no visitors. Many residents are unaware that they have rights. You can help them learn about their rights and how to advocate for themselves. Hours are flexible and ongoing training and support is provided. Help us empower residents and ensure that all residents live with the dignity and respect they deserve. Please join our Ombudsman team. We need you! Contact the Ombudsman Department at the Beaver County Office on Aging to learn more about the program or to request an application; call (724) 847-2262 or (888) 5482262. Make a difference in 2018! BCSN

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2 1/3 c. well mashed, very ripe banana 2 1 t. pure vanilla extract 2 3 c. quick-cooking oats 2 ½ c. chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, milk, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and salt until smooth and well combined. Remove from the heat and whisk in the honey, banana, and vanilla extract until smooth and most of the banana lumps have disappeared. Fold in oats. The mixture will be very thick. With a small cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Gently flatten the mounds into a cookie shape; then press the chopped chocolate on the top. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the oats to soften and the flavors to meld. BCSN

Senior center menus Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa (724) 857-9989; Baden (724) 869-4224; Center at the Mall (724) 728-1422; New Brighton (724) 846-1959; Midland (724) 869-4224. BCSN

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Serving you: Your financial allows the Beaver CountyOffice Officeon onAgYour financial giftgift allows the Beaver County Aging to offer in-home services to frail older adults their ing to offer in-home services to frail older adults in in their home—because home is where they want to stay. home–because home is where they want to stay. Your donation in any amount increases our ability to help care Your donation in any amount increases our ability to help for our older adults in need. Please send in your name and care for our older adults in need. address along with your donation and if you would like to ---------------------------------------------------------dedicate your donation in honor of someone or in memory Donation Form of someone. Also please indicate if you would like your donation/dedication printed or to be anonymous. Name:____________________________ Make your donation payable to: Beaver County Office on Address:__________________________ Aging and mail to Beaver County Office on Aging, Attention: Planning Department, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver City/State/Zip:_____________________ Falls, PA 15010.

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Greene Township was formed in 1812 from parts of Hanover Township and Second Moon Township. The eastern section ______any other amount of the township was taken to form part of Raccoon Township in 1833. the township lostinmore when You Then may make a donation honorterritory or memory ofHookstown was incorporated in 1843 and Georgetown in 1850. someone Fun facts about Greene Township:

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• Mill Creek Presbyterian Church, the oldest church in Beahonor ___inbefore memory ver ___in County, wasof founded the of township was created. In 1785, the Mill Creek congregation requested ministers, name:__________________________ andlist supply ministers were provided through 1799. George M. Scott was first pastor as of July 1799.

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• In the late 1820s, John Ralston taught school on the Moore ___Yes Heir’s farm, ___No and Thomas Sweins established a school on another farm.

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• In 1834, Tomlinson’s Run United Presbyterian Church was___Yes organized___No in the township near the Virginia, now West Virginia border.

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• Several Greene Township men enlisted in Ormond’s ComBeaver County Office on Aging pany H of the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry in 1862 for service against the confederacy.

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Planning Department • The GreeneAttn: Township Farmers Club was formed in 1833, th Ave. 1020 8 and the group held a fair in 1885 on the Alexander Nickel Beaver Falls, PA 15010 farm. It was the forerunner of the Hookstown Fair. • The Hookstown Fairgrounds are located. in Greene A donation was made by Gilda DeFerrari Township.

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• “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • PDA Waiver Program • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Benefits Counseling • Senior Day • Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program • APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program • Nursing Home Transition Beaver County Commissioners Sandie Egley, Chairman Daniel C. Camp III Tony Amadio Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

Services provided through subcontractors: • Adult Day Care • Attendant Care • Chore Service • Home Companion • Home Delivered Meals • Homemaker • Home Safe Home

• Legal Services • Personal Care • Protective Services • Respite Care • Senior Centers • Transportation

For more information, call or visit our office at 1020 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (724) 847-2262 (Local) (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance) TDD (724) 728-5700 Website: beavercountypa.gov/Depts/OOA

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Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses The next Senior Day will resume February 14. Read Beaver County Senior News for more information. Call (724) 847-2262 for information.

Entertainments and Events and 20. Billy Price has been thrilling audiences with his special blend of blues and soul for more than three decades. He’s been inducted into the Pittsburgh Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received the Blues Music Award for album of the year. Tickets are $20 and $15. Call (724) 5764644, ext. 1496 or visit lincolnparkarts.org.

• Beaver Train Station Cultural and Event Center, 250 East End Ave., Beaver, presents Cabin Fever Music Series featuaring Cello Fury at 7 p.m. January 13. Reservations are required and include the concert, beer and wine. Cost is $30 per person. Call (724) 987-8060 or visit rsvp.beaverstation.org.

• Come out to Brady’s Run Park Lodge, 293 Brady’s Run Rd., Beaver Falls, for the Bradys Run Resolutions Hike at 1 p.m. January 26. An active start to the new year. Meet at the Lodge and hike up the South Trail then along the lake back to the Lodge (3.8 mile; easy to moderate hiking) for hot chocolate. Other distance options available. Brady’s Run Fitness offering one free month’s membership drawing at hike. All are welcome to attend this free hike. Visit northcountrytrail.org/wam.

• Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland, Presents Blues in the Box at 7:30 p.m. January 19

• New Brighton Municipal Building, 610 3rd Ave., New Brighton, will host a night at the movies at 7 p.m. January

26. Enjoy a free showing of a family friendly movie. Call (724) 846-1870 or visit nbarc.net. • Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 47 Bridge St, Beaver Falls, will host a Groundhog Day celebration from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 2. Shop at ReStore and enjoy games, fun and discounts. Find the groundhog’s shadow and get 25 percent off any item. Call (724) 843-7939 or visit beavercountyhabitat.org. • The Fez, 2312 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa, will hold the annual black tie bingo fundraising gale at 5 p.m. February 10. Benefits Center at the Mall. Enjoy an elegant evening that will include dinner buffet, live entertainment, cash bar, basket raffles, silent auction and celebrity guests calling games of bingo for $100 cash prizes. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the Center at the Mall. Cost is $40 for individuals and $70 for couples. Call (724) 774-5654 or visit centeratthemall.com. BCSN

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• The 34th annual Ohio Valley Lines Holiday Model Railroad Open House takes place from 5 p.m. to noon January 6 and 7 at Ohio Valley Lines, 1225 Merchant St., Ambridge. This HO Scale, DCC model operating railroad, depicts the late 50’s-60’s era from Ambridge/Pittsburgh local to Wheeling, West Virginia with full scenery. The newest addition is their N-Scale railroad. Requested donation is $6 adults; $2 children ages two to 12. Call (724) 266-4787 or visit ohiovalleylines.org.

Indoor fun with grandkids: Activities to brighten a gloomy day By Kimberly Blaker For Beaver County Senior News

he holidays have come and gone and the weather is cold outside. But don’t let it get you down in the dumps. The coming months are the perfect time for lots of cozy indoor fun with the grandkids. Try these ideas to brighten your spirits and strengthen your bond. Make a tent or fort. Indoor tents and forts make for fun play areas, as well as cozy retreats for reading or watching movies. To build a tent, take several bed sheets, tablecloths or blankets, and drape them over tables or backward-facing chairs. For a more permanent structure, connect PVC tubing in the shape of a box then drape it with sheets.

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It’s your right to choose the home health and hospice provider you prefer. Ask for VNA.

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– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more. Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it.

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Hold an art workshop. Gather the basics such as paper, paint and markers. Then scrounge around for a variety of recyclables such as boxes, toilet paper rolls, plastic bottles, caps, old magazines and anything else you can think of. If you have any crafting supplies like yarn, fabric or glitter, you can throw them in, as well. Now, let your family’s inspiration flow and create to your heart’s content.

Learn self-defense. Buy or rent a martial arts DVD on basic self-defense. Then gather the grandkids to practice techniques that could help them escape a dangerous situation. As an added bonus, they’ll think they have the coolest grandparents in town. Hold a magic show. Pick up some magic trick books or watch magic videos online. Then practice up and invite the neighborhood kids to come and watch your act. Have a dance-a-thon. Crank up the volume to some pop, hip-hop or whatever your grandkids’ favorite music is and have them teach you some moves.

Have a picnic. Who said picnics are only for the outdoors? Put together all the workings of a picnic complete with a picnic basket, if you have one. Then spread out a blanket in your family room and enjoy the grub. Play bakery. What better way to warm up the day and enjoy quality time with your grandkids than to bake up batches of scrumptious treats? Make a day of it! Once you’ve sufficiently sampled the goodies, freeze the remainder. Sizzling science fun. Search online for fun experiments you can conduct at home with basic household products and ingredients. Perform several then make your own video of a really amazing one and post it on YouTube. Do a game night. Pull out the cards and board games. Pop some popcorn. Put on some music. Then start keeping score to see who will be the night’s grand winner. Do a workout. Physical fitness is important for everyone. But if you live in a cooler climate, it can be especially difficult to do this time of year. Look for a Hiit, Zumba or another cardiovascular exercise video with today’s hottest music and moves.

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Tell stories. Write out a dozen or so story prompts each on a separate piece of paper and toss them all in a bowl. Take turns drawing a story prompt from the bowl and telling a story. Another option is for one person to start the story then go around the room, and each of you adds a sentence to the story. See how long you can keep the story alive. Get cultured. Choose a culture your grandkids would like to learn about and experience. Find recipes from that culture online. Have everyone pitch in and help cook the international fare, even looking up mealtime customs for that culture so you can have the full experience. Perform a puppet show. Pull out old socks or brown paper lunch bags and make your own puppets. Draw on the faces and use yarn or string for the hair. Take turns performing your shows. BCSN

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Have a read-in. First, head to the library and have everyone pick a selection of books. At home, pull pillows and blankets out for the family room and spend the day lounging and absorbing your new reads. Another option is that everyone could take turns reading out loud from an age-appropriate chapter book or novel.

Paint a wall mural. Is your family artistic? If so, choose a wall in your basement, garage, mudroom or playroom in need of a personal touch. Before you begin, draw what you want to do on a piece of paper. Then pick up three or four quarts of primary color paints plus a quart each of white and black. At home, mix the colors to create additional colors and shades.

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Leetsdale Manor

27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, limited off-street parking and Secure intercom system.

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Living to serve residents of Beaver County through a full continuum of care.

Center at the Mall

Senior center and therapy services at Beaver Valley Mall.

VNA, Western Pennsylvania Home Care & Hospice programs

Lutheran Service Society

Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, HUD housing.

LIFE Beaver County

Living Independence for the Elderly in partnership with Heritage Valley Health System.

SilverSmart Technology TM

Technology assistance for seniors, including home assessments, hotline for questions, catalogue of devices and technology tips.

Valley Care Adult Day Center

Adult day center services in Ambridge and Moon Township.

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