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Morningside attendees Helen Moran, Jo Alice Galloway, Fran Lanese, Beatrice Stapf and Gertrude Truax from Morningside Senior Center attend the volunteer recognition luncheon.
Allegheny County senior volunteers honored at “recognition day” luncheon As a part of Older Americans Month, Mayor William Peduto declared May 16 as Senior Volunteer Recognition Day. On that day, City of Pittsburgh’s Healthy Active Living Program hosted a luncheon at the Sheraton Station Square to honor senior volunteers who have
made significant contributions that provide healthy, active, independent living in their local communities, their city and the Commonwealth as a whole. More than 1,000 city residents ages 60 and older were honored at the event for contributing 100,000-plus hours
of volunteer service worth more than $1.5 million during 2013. Dick Skrinjar, the assistant director of the City of Pittsburgh’s Parks and Recreation Department served
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City of Pittsburgh and Boy Scouts team up for local food drive
Pittsburgh Blues Festival The Pittsburgh Blues Festival is Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s largest annual event, raising nearly $2 million to fight hunger over its 18 years. The Festival takes place July 25 through 27 at Hardwood Acres in Hampton Township.
The City of Pittsburgh SeniorInterests Community Centers recently partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to take part in a program called Scouting for Food. The program supplies food items to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, as well as other local organizations that distribute food to those in need.
Entertainment includes a full line-up of national and local blues music; food and merchandise vendors; and a KidZone with arts and crafts, nutrition education and games. Call (412) 460-2583 or visit www.pghblues.com.
Older adults throughout Allegheny County came out in force to donate their non-perishable items to this most worthy cause. “Our seniors far exceeded our goals for 2014, donating a total of 1,200 units of perishable items,” reports Joe Naccarrato, program aide for SeniorInterests and Scoutmaster of Pack 343. For more information on how to join in the fun and make a difference in your community, stop by any of Citiparks’ 14 Senior Community Centers or call at (412) 422-6570. PSN
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Scouting for Food program aide Joe Naccarrato.
The schedule is as follows: July 25 at 4 p.m. Bernard Allison; Norm Nardini; and the Pittsburgh All-Stars: July 26 at 1:30 p.m. Dr. John; Albert Cummings; Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites; and Trampled Under Foot: July 27 at 1:30 p.m. JJ Grey and Mofro; Spin Doctors; and Ben Miller Band. PSN
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Lifespan hosts annual Spring Art Exhibit and Sale
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he weekend of May 17 and 18 was filled with colorful artwork in Dormont, as Lifespan hosted its 12th annual Spring Art Exhibit and Sale at Hillsdale Community Resource Center. More than 200 people came out for the event on Friday evening and about 50 were in attendance on Saturday. Oil paintings and other creations from local artists were on display at the free event. The show serves as both a fundraiser for the artists and for Lifespan. All artists represented in the show are members of Lifespan’s Primay Colors Art Guild. “This art group has been meeting every Wednesday and Thursday since 2001,” says Hillsdale site coordinator Lori Audley. “The paintings at the exhibit are the results of that group, which is instructed by Ann McCartney. We had a lot of young
people from the community come out for the event, and they bought a good number of the paintings, which was really exciting.”
First place winner “Sophie Trempus” by artist Janice Trempus.
The show also featured a Chinese auction, raffles, tasty appetizers and live music from the bluegrass duo The Mackins. Professional artist and CCAC art teacher Chuck Percherke oversaw the judging and awards were given to the following artists: First Place: Janice Trempus for “Sophie Trempus” Second Place: May Federick for “Quiet Storm” Third Place: Janice Trempus for “Prague Winter” Honorable Mention: Arlene Stadler, Alena Lutton and Pat Ronca Wooten
The art show serves as a fundraiser for Lifespan. Arlene Stadler with her “Fading Zinnias.”
Painting class instructor Ann McCartney shows her “Dormont Park.”
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The Mackins serenade the artists and guests at the show. Mary Jane Mackay and Hillsdale Center director Lori Audley sell 50/50 tickets.
A Pittsburgh scene by artist Rich Harkins.
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Allegheny County senior volunteers honored at “recognition day” luncheon Continued from page 1
Beechview Center director Brandy Irish-Gerjuoy looks lovely in blue.
as master of ceremonies for the day. A keynote address and proclamation were presented by Mayor Peduto, and remarks were given by Allegheny County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor, Congressman Mike Doyle, Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik, and Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Griffin. After Bishop Zubik gave the invocation, a hearty lunch was served: wedding soup, stuffed chicken, market fresh vegetables, rolls and butter, and strawberry shortcake. Entertainment was provided by the talented G & G Entertainment and everyone enjoyed listening, dancing and singing along to the music.
Northview Heights friends Louise Tomlin and Ida Mae Dozier.
For more information on how you, too, can contribute to your community or just join in on the fun at one of the 14 Healthy Active Living community centers, call (412)-422-6570. PSN
Master of Ceremonies Dick Skrinjar.
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Sheradan Center attendees Tevin Jordan-Blair, Helen Mehler, Viney Walker, Rita Ernharth, Margaret Weber and Emma Dimoff.
Acting Director James Griffin.
Veterans lead the Pledge of Alligience.
City Councilman Corey O’Conner.
Tom Wolf greets guests.
Bishop David Zubik.
Congressman Mike Doyle.
Mayor Bill Peduto.
Veterans lead the Pledge of Alligience.
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State Rep. Erin Molchany and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald greet guests.
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Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, available to qualified seniors and permanently disabled citizens, is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate application forms and assistance are available at no cost from Department district offices, senior centers and state legislators’ offices. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are: • Age 65 and older • Widows and widowers age 50 and older • People with disabilities age 18 and older The Household Income Limits and Rebate amounts for homeowners are: $0-$8,000 $650 rebate $8,001-$15,000 $500 rebate $15,001-$18,000
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Entertainment and Events * The Squirrel Hill Active Senior Network meets every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. in room C of the Squirrel Hill Library, 5801 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Bring your calendar to give and receive information about social and civic resources and opportunities. It’s fun to make plans, get out more and create friendships. Call Jean at (412) 242-8603 or Linda at (412) 521-3494. * The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon June 19 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. Local resident and author George Wilson will be expounding on the entire history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cost for lunch is $7 per person. For reservations, call (412) 655-2000.
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* A Wine Tasting Festival will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. June 21 and also on September 6 and will take place on the Penns Colony Event Grounds, 365 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg. This festival brings 12 wineries from four growing regions to one convenient location for an afternoon of sampling 120 vintages (souvenir wine glass and free samplings included). Plus purchase from an array of gourmet menu offerings and artisan gifts. There will also be live entertainment. Cost is $20 per person. Call (724) 352-9922 or visit http:// winetimeatthecolony.com. * The annual Big Butler Fair will take place June 27 through July 5 at the Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. Enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. General admission at the gate is $7 per person before 4 p.m. and $9 after 4 p.m. Call (724) 865-2400 or visit www.bigbutlerfair.com.
* Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers will perform live as part of the 2014 Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. June 29 at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Rd., Allison Park. Admission is free. Call (412) 350-5929 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/summer/index.aspx for information or a complete schedule of upcoming shows. * The annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regetta is set to take place July 2 through 4 at Point State Park, 101 Commonwealth Place, North Shore. Enjoy live entertainment, dog show, fireworks, kids activities, competitions and much more. Visit www.threeriversregatta.net for complete details. * The 32nd annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will take place July 11 through 20 at various locations around Pittsburgh. Visit www.pvgp.org for complete details.
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ere in Allegheny County, we are fortunate to have a variety of easy, affordable and reliable transportation options for older adults. Knowing what they are, which ones you may be eligible for and how to register are essential details for you to know so that you can get around town regularly and maintain your independence.
“Despite the rise in the price of fuel and the cost of living, OPT rates have not changed in several years,” adds Jennifer Baker, supervisor for the Community Based and Entry Division/Enrollment Unit. “Beginning July 1, 2014, the share of the cost of an OPT ride will be adjusted. This nominal change will allow the OPT
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program to continue to provide the least expensive shared-ride service for the senior community. DHS/AAA and the Pennsylvania Lottery will continue to cover most of the cost of your ride.” To begin taking advantage of available transportation, Denise Strawoet of ACCESS Transportation—which manages several transportation programs in the county—suggests that you place a call to ACCESS to find out all of the programs for which you may be eligible. “Each program may have different eligibility requirements,” she explains. “Some programs are based on age, your ability to ride Port Authority, and medical needs, as well as the service area in which you live.”
You may be eligible for more than one program and should register for all of the programs offered to you, Denise advises. “An example is if you live in Squirrel Hill, you can register to ride Elder Express. This same person may want to ride Port Authority to shop at Macy’s Downtown, travel on OPT to her senior center, and use 65plus or ADA to visit family and for medical trips she will be eligible for on either OPT or Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP). By calling ACCESS at (412) 562-5353, an operator will provide you with information on all programs you may be eligible for, as well as how to register for the program.” Continued on page 16 Volume 5, Issue 9
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At the end of the article is a breakdown of each service, but first, let’s consider how you can use them in combination to solve your transportation needs. “We are very fortunate in Allegheny County to have a comprehensive transportation system that operates seven days a week and meets the needs of older adults in both rural and urban sections of Allegheny County,” says Jennifer Georgulis, SeniorLine supervisor for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA). “All older adults should explore eligibility for all transportation programs. You can get almost anywhere you want to go, when you want to go, at a low cost.”
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Getting where you need to go in Allegheny County has never been easier or more affordable Continued from page 15
Older Persons Transportation Available: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Cost: Based on type or purpose of trip and age. E-Purse must be set up for payment.* One-way individual trips, ages 60-64: $5.25; Oneway individual trips, ages 65 and older: $2.10; Group trips, ages 60 and older: $1.10. Contact: (412) 562-5385, visit the OPT office at 650 Smithfield St., Suite 440, downtown, or inquire at your local senior center. OPT is a low-cost, door-to-door alternative sponsored by DHS/AAA and the Pennsylvania Lottery. If you are a county resident age 60 or older, you can use OPT for grocery shopping trips, medical and other health-related appointments, and trips to senior centers. A van is provided by ACCESS Transportation Systems (a transportation service broker serving both the OPT and ACCESS programs) that comes right to your home. Call one day in advance prior to 3 p.m. before your planned trip to arrange service.
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ACCESS Transportation is a shareride program. This means that regardless of the program you ride under, all vehicles are shared. “You may be riding under the 65plus program to visit your daughter and sitting next to someone riding under MATP going to a medical appointment,” Denise explains. In addition to OPT and ACCESS, Allegheny County seniors can take advantage of a free transit system with Port Authority. In fact, it can be said that if you don’t get your Pennsylvania Senior Citizen ID Card from Port Authority when you turn 65, you’re really missing the bus!
OPT also offers group trips that originate from senior centers; outings include the theater and other cultural events, shopping malls, lunch trips and day trips. Allow at least one hour for travel when you schedule your pick-up time. If you know when the visit will be over, you may set up a return pick-up time when you schedule your ride. If you don’t know when you will be finished, you may place a “will call” when you are finished, but the wait may be longer than for a pre-scheduled pickup. “Will calls” must be made before 5 p.m. ACCESS 65+ Available: 6 a.m. to midnight every day Cost: E-Purse must be set up for payment.* Based on distance of the trip within Allegheny County. One-way minimum fare: $3.15; maximum fare: $5.25. Contact: (412) 562-5353 or inquire at your senior center. ACCESS 65+ is the most versatile of all the transportation options for adults 65 and older; there are no restrictions on the purpose or number of trips taken each month. Funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery, it offers door-to-door service; riders are required to share their vehicle with others traveling in the same direction at the same time. Trip orders must be placed one day in advance.
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ACCESS/ADA Available: 6 a.m. to midnight every day Cost: E-Purse must be set up for payment.* Based on distance of the trip within Allegheny County. One-way minimum fare: $3.15; maximum fare: $5.25. Contact: (412) 562-5353
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Available: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day Cost: Free for Medical Assistance recipients in Allegheny County Contact: (888) 547-6287 MATP can only be used for medical appointments. Medical Assistance insurance is required for eligibility. Port Authority of Allegheny County Available: All times Cost: Free with Pennsylvania Senior Citizen ID Card Contact: (412) 442-2000, visit www.PortAuthority.org or ask for an application at your senior center. The Port Authority is the most recognizable mode of local public transportation, and it’s free for seniors ages 65 and older. Its bus, light rail transit (the “T”) and subway system provide daily fixed-route mass transit throughout Allegheny County. To hop on a Port Authority bus, simply present a Pennsylvania Senior Citizen Identification Card (blue for men, yellow for women) or a Medicare card at the time of fare payment. If you don’t have this ID card, inquire at your senior center or visit Port Authority’s Downtown Service Center at 534 Smithfield Street and Mellon Square. Complete a simple form and the card will be mailed directly to your home. The 25-mile T has five routes—Castle Shannon via Beechview, South Hills Village via Beechview, Library, South Hills Village via Overbrook and Allentown—and three subway stations downtown at Steel Plaza, Wood Street and Gateway Center. The T is free for anyone (of any age) anytime within the Golden Triangle (between Gateway Center, Wood Street, Steel Plaza, Penn Station and First Avenue). To figure out how to get where you need to go on Port Authority, consult their printed schedule or use their online trip planner. *E-Purse is an electronic account that is established by the rider from which trip fees are deducted.
You may be reading this and thinking, Well, I don’t currently need transportation services because my husband takes me grocery shopping, and my daughter gets me to my doctor’s appointments. Why should I register if I don’t need it? “You never know when you might need to use one of these transportation options,” Jennifer says. “Living in western Pennsylvania, we all know that our weather is unpredictable. You could have an important doctor’s appointment and find out there is a storm coming the next day. If you are registered, you can schedule a trip and be picked up at your door. Registering doesn’t mean that you need to use the service the next day, but I encourage everyone to register, regardless.” No matter where you need to go this year, consider these transportation options. In addition, private transportation is available in certain municipalities and, of course, you always have the option of calling a cab, if needed. PSN
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This door-to-door, shared-ride service is for individuals whose disability prevents them from using a Port Authority bus and may need help getting into the vehicle. Eligibility is based on a functional need. ACCESS/ ADA is sponsored by Port Authority of Allegheny County and operates throughout their service area. Advance reservations are required.
More information on transportation is available in the 2014 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide, published by Pittsburgh Senior News; or call DHS/AAA’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or ACCESS at (412) 562-5353. 17 Volume 5, Issue 9
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides eligible seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables
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he beginning of summer marks the start of the growing season here in Pittsburgh, and farmers’ markets all over Allegheny County are open for business. This season, be sure to take advantage of the annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA). Checks will be distributed at senior centers throughout the county on Tuesday, June 17. Participating in SFMNP can benefit your health, support your local farmers, and expand your knowledge and taste for seasonal produce. To be eligible for the program, you must be 60 years of age or older by December 31, 2014, live in Allegheny County, not live in a residential facility and meet income guidelines ($21,590 annually for one-person household, $29,101 for a twoperson household). Remember to bring identification with proof of age and residency to the distribution site. Each senior would be allowed one set of checks (four checks) that are each a $5 value, for a total of $20. If you are not physically able to get to a senior center, you can designate a proxy to pick up and redeem your checks. An individual can be a proxy for up to two eligible older adults. Proxy forms must be completed correctly, signed by you (the eligible older adult) and presented on June 17 at the distribution site. They are available at senior centers, on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website at www.agriculture. state.pa.us and on the Area Agency on Aging website at www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadults.aspx.
In Pennsylvania, the best produce will be available in the peak season from late July through the end of August. Since farmers’ markets only offer produce when it is in season, take the opportunity to enjoy sweet, juicy strawberries in early summer, fragrant melons mid-summer and savory squash into fall. Eating seasonally is also a great way to ensure that you are getting a variety of vitamins and minerals in your diet. So satisfy your senses and expand your palate by choosing from a colorful assortment of plentiful seasonal produce. PSN To learn more, visit your local senior center, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460, or contact Allison Ballina at (412) 350-4219 or email Allison.ballina@AlleghenyCounty.us. For more information, visit www.agriculture. state.pa.us.
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Allegheny County to host Veterans Symposium Allegheny County will host a Veterans Symposium from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 14 at the CCAC Allegheny Campus Foerster Student Center.
Registration/continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. with Keynote Speaker Sergeant Major Bart Womack to follow at 9 a.m. There will be six breakout sessions covering issues specific to veterans includ18 ing employment, entrepreneurship,
benefits, mental health, education and legal issues. After lunch and a panel discussion the morning breakout sessions will be repeated. Veterans and their family members are encouraged to come and
connect with local agencies, groups and organizations that provide valuable resources. Vendors and agency representatives will be available throughout the day. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Call (412) 350-6109 for more information and to register. PSN
Monday, June 2: Sweet and sour pork, carrots, snow peas and pineapple, brown rice, mandarin oranges. Tuesday, June 3, Birthday menu: Boneless chicken breast, broccoli florets, diced paprika potatoes, brownie. Wednesday, June 4: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, banana. Thursday, June 5: Sliced turkey breast with gravy, yams, leaf spinach, peach cuts. Friday, June 6: Baked cod, scalloped potatoes, peas, apple. Monday, June 9: Barbecue shredded beef, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, June 10: Boneless pork loin, green rice, Harvard beets, orange. Wednesday, June 11: Boneless chicken, whipped potatoes, green beans, banana. Thursday, June 12: Springs in pasta sauce with meatballs, tossed salad, apple. Friday, June 13: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated cucumbers, mandarin oranges. Monday, June 16: Swiss steak, noodles, Brussels sprouts, peach cuts. Tuesday, June 17, Farmer’s Market Day: Turkey with gravy, potatoes, broccoli florets, oatmeal-raisin cookies. Wednesday, June 18: Coney Island Hot Dog with chili sauce, cole slaw with a twist, green and wax beans, banana. Thursday, June 19: Chicken, spinach salad, yams, pear cuts. Friday, June 20: Cabbage roll with ground beef, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, watermelon cuts. Monday, June 23: Cod with lemon pepper, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes with zucchini, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, June 24: Italian meatballs, broccoli florets, penne, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, June 25: Tuna noodle casserole, sweet and sour slaw, Italian green beans, apple. Thursday, June 26: Open face meatloaf sandwich, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, nectarine. Friday, June 27: Sweet and sour pork, carrots, pea pods, brown rice, orange. Monday, June 30: Beef tips, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, peach cuts. PSN This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Area Agency on Aging
Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – 1 (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727
or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300
SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Referral Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy
Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003
SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling
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Pittsburgh history trivia By Ronald Zembruski For Pittsburgh Senior News Can you identify them? The answers are on page 3. 1. A Revolutionary War financier, a local university is named after him.
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3. In 1901 a large corporation was created by a merger of the companies of J. P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, Elbert Gary, and Charles Schwab. 4. This millionaire financier served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under three presidents 1921 to 1932. 5. This Pittsburgh based oil company opened the first drive-in gas station in the U.S. on Dec 1, 1913, in East Liberty.
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6. Created by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, it claimed to be the world’s first commercially licensed radio station with its first broadcast on the air Nov 2, 1920, with the returns of the U.S. presidential election. 7. The first polio vaccine was developed in 1952 by a doctor at University of Pittsburgh. 8. The first community sponsored educational TV station in the U.S. went on the air April 1, 1954. 9. The first pull-tab on cans was developed by a Pittsburgh company in 1962 for Iron City Beer. 10. A father and daughter newscaster team anchored a news broadcast on KDKA TV during the 1970’s. Photos taken from http://images.library.pitt.edu/
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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors. Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide
visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home. Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.
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Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask? A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.
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We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation
Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.
Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services • Companions • Medication Management
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Homemaking Private Duty Nursing or Home Health Aides PDA and VA Services Long Term Care Insurances Worker’s Compensation
For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:
Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development
(412) 279-2257 412-279-2257
Kpoeschel@gallagherhhs.com
Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include: • • • • • • •
Skilled Nursing Mental Health Nursing
Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Social Work Home Health Aides
Do you have questions? Call us at
412-279-7800 Or visit us at
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Separating more nutrition facts from fables
By Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN Giant Eagle Corporate Nutritionist For Pittsburgh Senior News
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eparating nutrition facts from fables, wish lists and outright lies is becoming more difficult. The abundance of information on the Internet is a part of it, complicated by the celebrities who are willing to share their names on products and books. Here are some nutritionrelated questions that I’ve recently encountered in my work as a nutritionist. Q. What’s the latest on eggs? I miss eating them! A. Unless you are allergic to eggs, you can still enjoy them. Unless your doctor and registered dietitian (RD) have advised you otherwise, enjoy safely cooked eggs in moderation. It is the yolk
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that’s the issue if you are trying to keep cholesterol under control but even the American Heart Association puts moderation for egg yolks at three per week. For some of us, the cholesterol amount isn’t an issue. As for the whites, this is the highest quality protein with no fat! Two eggs, discarding one yolk, is a base for scrambled eggs; and more breakfast options focus on egg whites. As for the cooking, “dippy” eggs are not considered safe unless you buy pasteurized eggs. By all means, keep the added fat down when cooking, which means keep the bacon crisp and drained! Q. Why the focus on broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables? A. There is some fact behind the emphasis on including broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. Along with being a source of vitamins A and C and minerals like potassium, studies indicate that they may help control internal inflammation. That can be great news for those of us who find our muscles don’t respond as well as they used to; however, these are also veggies
that your doctor has told you are sources of vitamin K . . . and your medications are an issue. The good news is that enjoying them is still possible with some help from your MD (testing your blood levels and adjusting medications) and your RD (finding the right choices for you). Have you tried roasting cauliflower or Brussels sprouts with a spray of oil? Heaven! Q. Do I need to aim for the “right” body mass index, or BMI? A: No! It is true there is a safer range for BMI but it is
not an absolute and things like age, gender, amount of muscle mass and body build have to be taken into account. Added weight complicates things and may bring on diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure and mobility issues, thus putting emphasis on numbers on a scale. But genetics and the effect of some medications should be factored in to your personal weight goals. Add to this advice that as we age, some added weight can serve as protection. The bigger issues are eating for health and having regular and safe exercise. PSN
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• One bedroom • Section 8 Certified Housing • 62 Years of Age or if disabled must be mobility or sensory impaired • On-site management • Central air and heat • Laundry facility • Balcony • Intercom system • Community room
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AARP hosts orientation sessions for new volunteers asked the doctors and panelists where he could go for help. And my first thought was: Get out and volunteer! He could help others and share his expertise.
By Barbara Bush AARP Communications Specialist For Pittsburgh Senior News
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ecently, I attended a Caregivers Forum in Allentown. It was an opportunity to get out into other volunteer venues to keep in touch with AARP volunteer prospects in east and central Pennsylvania. During the question-andanswer portion of this excellent program, a gentleman spoke up about the need for people to reach out to caregivers. He explained that he lost his spouse about two years ago and is still deeply feeling the loss. He shared that he was a retired engineer and related the lonesomeness and isolation that men often feel when left alone. “It’s much easier for women in the same position,” he commented (a perception but not necessarily true). He
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Guess what? This was one of the suggestions given by the experienced panelists. Many of you might like to volunteer but do not realize what it entails. For this reason, AARP is setting up volunteer orientation sessions to explain the avenues open to different types of volunteers. Some people prefer episodic roles, engaging at intermittent event such as senior fairs or our Presents for Patients program. Others are searching for a more involved or consistent role. Your time, skills and talents are critical to the success of AARP endeavors. There are many roads for AARP volunteer engagement. They fall under three primary branches and this is often explained as a three-legged stool: Advocacy, Education and Community Service. You may choose to be involved in one area or explore all three.
Here are a few examples: Leadership (many different paths here) Tax-Aide Safe Driving Money Management Drive to End Hunger (SNAP Education) At the orientation, you will learn about AARP’s rich history of more than 50 years of serving our peers. Doctor Ethel Percy Andrus is the founder of AARP and her history is included. You will be introduced to the philosophy of volunteering, how the national board of directors is made up of volunteers like you and me, AARP’s vision and mission, and more. Closing out the orientation will be AARP policies and commitment to
their volunteers, as well as a business operations portion that includes travel and reimbursement procedures We are at a new crossroad of our lives, we probably have retired from one career and know that we are too viable to just sit around and become a couch potato. We want to help and may be looking for that new path to follow. The challenge from Dr. Andrus is “ to live up to our better selves, to believe well of our fellow men and perhaps by doing so to help create the good, to experiment, to explore, to change, and to grow.” Are you ready to volunteer? Invite a friend to come along and join you in your quest. Visit Createthegood.org, or call Rebecca Delphia at (412) 7598057 or me at (412) 761-1549 for more information. PSN
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AARP News Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. June 25 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. There will be bingo after the meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are welcome. Dormont AARP #3016 will meet noon June 12 at the new location St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Broadway Ave., Beechview. The meeting will be held in the church basement. Parking is available. Members are encouraged to attend and learn more about chapter changes. Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite
seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183 for more information. Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. June 26 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township. Fraud specialist Dawn Moser will talk about detecting and preventing fraud. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program. New members and guests welcome.
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Babe Ruth’s feat just one of many at Forbes Field ball landed on top of a house situated at 318 Bouquet Street and that the house still stands.
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There was a supplement to the model, a booklet filled with pictures and little known facts about Forbes Field written by Dan Bonk. The supplement itself was well worth the cost of the model.
Babe Ruth
I went looking for 318 Bouquet and found it. Forbes Field is long gone, but by standing in front of the house and looking north I could visualize where Forbes Field once stood. I imagined Ruth’s final homer sailing over the right field stands, crossing over Bouquet Street and landing on the roof of 318.
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bout five years ago I bought a build-it-yourself kit of Forbes Field designed by Len Martin. I worked on this model for a good part of the summer and when it was done I took a look at my masterpiece. My finished product was so misshapen and so out of whack that it looked like something Picasso would have made.
Paul Waner, one of the Pittsburgh Pirates who played that day, had this to say about Ruth’s final homerun: “Who said the old Babe can’t smack ‘em anymore? That second homer must have traveled 450 feet and the third close to 600 if I’m not mistaken.” This quote appeared in The Pittsburgh Post Gazette the following Monday.
but reading further I found out that something that caught my eye. On In the game played May 25, Ruth went Ruth’s final homer – number 714 – was Saturday, May 25, 1935 Babe Ruth hit four for four at the plate. His first homthe first ever to clear the right field roof. the final three homeruns of his career er of the day came in the first inning The supplement went on to say that the at Forbes Field while playing forEnjoy the our library, against Move-in to Red Lucas. His second homer
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came in the second inning against Guy Bush. Ruth smacked a single in the fifth and in the seventh inning Ruth hit his final homerun against Bush. What is interesting is that in batting practice Ruth had broken his bat. He sent the batboy into the dugout to pick a bat out of the rack. This is the one he used that magnificent day when 10,000 Pittsburghers witnessed one of the greatest feats of athletic prowess in Forbes Field’s history. However, even Ruth’s heroics couldn’t help Boston that day as the Pirates won the game, 11-7. Going back to the supplement, Dan Bonk wrote that Gus Miller, owner of Miller ’s News Stand in Oakland, reportedly retrieved the ball the next day. Miller was at that time the head usher at Forbes Field. That historic feat in May, 1935 wasn’t the first time Ruth dazzled Pittsburgh fans. In the 1927 World Series, Pittsburgh took on the New York Yankees.
Photo taken from www.clpgh.org/exhibit/neighborhoods/oakland/oak_n713.html.
Forbes Field. Several sports writers reported that New York claimed the championship before the series even started. Prior to the first game, which was held in Pittsburgh, Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the rest of the Yankee line-up put on a show of hitting homer after homer in batting practice. This Yankee team was dubbed “Murders Row,” and this display of power seemed to unnerve the Pirates. They were swept in the series, four
games to zero. In the series Ruth hit two homeruns, both in New York. For baseball fans, a trip to see 318 Bouquet Street and the home plate from Forbes Field imbedded in the front of Pitt’s Forbes Quadrangle will bring back a lot of memories. A small section of the center field wall is also still in place, a reminder of times past. PSN
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