June 2015 Pittsburgh Senior News

June 2015

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Allegheny County senior athletes go for the gold More than 300 Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh residents ages 60 and older participated in the 2015 Spring Senior Games sponsored by the Citiparks’ Healthy Active Living Program. The games are held twice a year, with spring and fall games throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.

Congratulations to Bob B a k e r - We s t E n d , J i m Boyle-Mt Washington, Milt Jones-Lawrenceville, Leon McCray-McKinley Park, Phyllis Haduch-Mt. Washington and Christel KrausseMorningside, who were the leading overall male and female winners from this year’s spring competition.

Bob, Jim, Milt and Leon led the way in the men’s division with 12 medals each.

Phyllis and Christel led the women’s division with 11 medals.

Other top medal winners were Dee Stromberg-Mt. Washington and Oscar Continued on page 4

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Allegheny County senior athletes go for the gold Harper-Sheraden, Bob Mazzei-Stephen Foster, Nalda Millender-Northview Heights, Mary Ellen Purnell-Lawrenceville, Kay Schutz-Lawrenceville and Arlene Whitmer-Greenfield.

Continued from page 1 Coffman-Sheraden all with 10 medals.

Robert Yee-Penn Hills took home nine medals while Dick Barton-Lawrenceville, Bill Carey-Greenfield, Charlie Seay, Jr.Homewood took home eight medals a piece. Monna Baker-West End, Joanne Haduch-Southside, and Giovanna Palmieri-Greenfield all won seven medals each. Betty Callio-Lawrenceville, Frank Grassel-West End, Dora Jackson-Southside, Jim Weaver-Sheraden, and Rosemarie Wilczynski-Lawrenceville were awarded six medals each. Five-time medalists are Gretchen Bryant-Homewood, Elizabeth Chambers-Hazelwood, Chuck Gilbert-Hazelwood, Barbara RobinsonHazelwood, Fran Sokol-Southside, Ted Szoch-Beechview, Mary Szulborski-Lawrenceville, Jenny Thompson-Homewood and Mike Urbaniak-Lifespan. With four medals a piece were Roni Bench-Sheraden, Jerry Cirell-Lawrenceville, Carol

Betty Berizillo, Ruth Cane and Christel Krausse compete in the frisbee toss.

Fourteen events were conducted over a two-week period, including 8-ball pool, basketball shoot, archery, bowling at Princess Lanes and Wii bowling, darts, kooshball, shuffleboard, table tennis, frisbee toss, softball throw, walk-athon, the team pentathlon, which consists of teams of four participating in tailgate toss, darts, basketball shoot, hockey shoot-out and walk-a-thon.

The highest overall scored team wins the Citiparks’ Pentathlon Trophy for their center and will compete to defend their title at the Fall Games, which will take place from September 5 through 21. The Citiparks Pentathlon Trophy will be awarded to the team of Phyllis Haduch, Jim Boyle, Dee Stromberg and Rosemarie Wilczynski.

Leon McCray represents the McKinley Park Center in darts.

Sandy Saverseisen, MD takes Lori Morgano’s blood pressure.

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Janney Thompson of Homewood Center tries for a bulls-eye in darts.

Mary Szulborski of Lawrenceville Center competes in the softball toss.

The frisbee toss competition.

Citipark’s center director Noreen O’Malley reads the game rules to participants.

Roni Bench and Janice Carter warm up before the walk-a-thon.

Rosemary Wilczynski shows Lee Chuande the proper technique for holding a softball.

This year, the Spring Games awards celebration was held at Riverview Park on June 21. All games participants were invited to attend a fun-filled day of mini-senior games events and socialization. Doughnuts and coffee were provided for breakfast and lunch was cookout-style consisting of hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and marble cake. Mayor William Peduto was on hand to award gold, silver and bronze medals to the first, second and third place male and female athletes in the 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85+ age divisions. More than 450 medals were awarded.

There were 15 triple medalists at this year’s games: Rosemary Arnold-West End, Betty Berrillo-Morningside, Janice Carter-Sheraden, Maureen Dobson, Bill Ernharth-Sheraden, Charles KehrenSouthside, John Kopay-Hazelwood, Alma Kuczynski-Morningside, John KushnerSheraden, Mae Norris-Hazelwood, Walt Peterson-Southside, Loretta PlockiLawrenceville, Regina Scott-Northview Heights, Patricia Toney-Southside and John Werthman-Southside.

Meanwhile, there were 28 double medalists: Alberta Bey-Homewood, Richard Bittner-Greenfield, Rudy Bocchicchio-Lawrenceville, Joseph Boortitch, Buzz Brunory-Mon Valley, Dorcas Byrnes-Lawrenceville, Rosa Lee Coleman-Vintage, Albert CrossSouthside, Helen Dennis-Hazelwood, Rose Eleazor-Elderberry Junction,

Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Pittsburgh Senior News Thomas Herisko-Beechview, Gladys Hollaman-Northview Heights, Susan Kocyan-Sheraden, Margaret LockhartSouthside, Doreen Lyden-Lawrenceville, Albert Makar-Mon Valley, John Mazzarini-South Hills, Ed McCardleSouthside, Mary Ann Merville-Sheraden, Betty Rall-Lawrenceville, Mary Reith-Morningside, Richard RitterSouth Hills, Frank Rizzo-Mt. Washington, William Scheiwer-South Hills, Kathy Sloan-Mon Valley, Yvonne SmithSheraden, Mary Stadelman-Lifespan and George Williams-Hazelwood.

Congratulations to all the single medal winners: Arthur Bartrug-Carnegie, Rich Bisidia-Ross Township, Joanne Boring-Morningside, Robert BoringMorningside, Russell Bowe-Homewood, Cecil Broadus-Vintage, James Bruce-Mon Valley, Dolores Burcheck-Mon Valley, Eileen Cane-Morningside, Edwin Carlisle-Southside, Liz Cooke-Lawrenceville, Chuan De Li-Greenfield, Ken Doerschner, Alzada Elmore-Northview Heights, Rita Ernharth-Sheraden, Donald Filip-Southside, Carolyn FlowersHomewood, Robert Follette-Bethel Park, Donald Gannon-Greenfield, Shirley Grab-Southside, Tom Greene-Homewood, Janice Grossi-Elderberry Junction, Nancy Guglielmo-Olympia, Bill Helterbran-Sheraden, Beatrice HoganNorthview Heights, Carrie James-Northview Heights, Mimi Johnson-Southside, William Jones-Sheraden, Richard KellerWest End, Eileen Krachala-Lawrenceville,

Liz Cooke of Lawrenceville Center.

Claudia Lawrence-Lawrenceville, Bangsheng Liu-Greenfield, Charles Lowe, Carolyn Malock-Southside, Paul Mancerella-Greenfield, Marion Martin-Mon Valley, Alberta Mosco-Lawrenceville, Joe Mastriano-Greenfield, Mabel McCaskill-Homewood, Janet McConaha-Southside, Joan McDonaldHazelwood, Richard McDonald, Helen Miller-Elderberry Junction, Richard Miller, Ellen Mitchell-West End, Jack Murphy-Hazelwood, Harry NordquistSouth Hills, Anean Pesante-Mon Valley, Paul Pfeuffer-Beechview, Mary SankeySouthside, James Schultz-Oakdale, Bernadette Smith-Cedarhurst, Dessie Solomon-Homewood, Michael StaubSouthside, James Stedeford-South Hills, Cenythia Strothers-Hazelwood, Donna Taylor-Homewood, Laura ThomasBrighton Heights, Virginia Turba-Mt. Washington, Mary Jane Waymire, Mary Weisen-Mon Valley, Jacqueline Williams-Homewood, Thomas Williams-Bethel Park, Ruby WilsonHomewood, Marlene Zemler-Lawrenceville, Ken Zirkle-Mon Valley and Marlene Zirkle-Mon Valley.

Thanks to all of the talented senior athletes who participated in the Spring Games!

Citiparks Healthy Active Living will host its Fall Senior Games from September 5 through 23. To join in the fun or to learn more about one of the 14 City of Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living Centers near you, call (412) 422-6401. PSN

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Oscar Coffman of Sheridan takes aim during the basketball shoot-out.

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Heinz History Center is a treasure trove of Pittsburgh sports history

By Jennifer Hogan For Pittsburgh Senior News

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ports are synonymous with Pittsburgh, also known as the “City of Champions.” Our three major sports teams can boast of winning 14 championship titles, so it’s no wonder that our city has taken on this nickname over the years. We are fortunate to have the Heinz History Center Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum to house and preserve our sports heritage of hockey, football, baseball, golf, racing, boxing and more. If you get a chance to visit, don’t miss the following highlights.

Steelers football is a big part of the Heinz History Center.

A replica of Franco Harris making the “Immaculate Reception” will greet you at the door before you enter a mini locker room that will help you get your head in the game. You’ll then enter a wide theatre with Steeler Country fans pictured in the background and screens counting down to kickoff, along with a montage of video and sound featuring some of the greatest moments in local sports history.

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The sports museum has more than 70 interactive activities in which you can test your skills alongside the greats.

Not all of the displays are for the most familiar sports. You may not be expecting marbles, but western Pennsylvania has been making glass for more than 100 years, including marbles, and US national tournament winners from Pittsburgh date back to 1927. You probably wouldn’t expect bocce ball either, but it was brought to Pittsburgh with Italian immigrants. You’ll see bocce balls from the 1930s and you can play on the built-in bocce court.

Other exhibits highlight local Olympic athletes, such as silver medalist Herb Drury, who participated in the first ever Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France in 1924.

Enjoy a variety of interactive activities inside the golf section of the Sports Museum.

Learn about the history of cycling and western Pennsylvania’s champion cyclers, such as Matt Eaton, Mat Harris, and Danny Chew.

The museum includes sections devoted to high school and college sports, the roots of some of the world’s greatest players such as Jim Kelly, Bill Cowher and Dan Marino. Four Heisman trophy winners and nearly 50 professional quarterbacks have come from our region. Featuring the WPIAL Hall of Fame, which got its start in 2007, more than 125 athletes, coaches, teams, officials and administrators have been honored. Check out jerseys and other items highlighting local teams like Pitt, Penn State and Duquesne Golf is big locally with more than 700 golf courses, including one of the oldest: Foxburg Country Club, built in 1887. The most famous is Oakmont Country Club, which has hosted eight US Open championships with the ninth coming in 2016. Latrobe is home to golf legend Arnold Palmer, who has won 62 PGA tours and seven major championships. In the golf section, investigate the evolution of golf balls and putt your way through Oakmont’s famed “church pew” sand bunkers.

While the Penguins didn’t make it far in the playoffs this year, we can still celebrate their past and hope for future victories. Check out game-worn jersey’s and skates, plus sticks and pucks.

This exhibit will take you through ice hockey’s beginnings at the Duquesne Gardens, the founding of the Penguins in 1967, Mario Lemieux’s 1984 draft and into the present with artifacts from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury.

Billy Conn championship belt.

Willie Stargell’s home jersey in 1982.

Mario Lemieux’s 1991 Stanley Cup jersey.

A Homestead Grays jersey.

Swin Cash’s Team USA jersey worn in the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Photos taken from www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

It’s the 40th anniversary of the Steeler ’s first championship win, Super Bowl IX. Explore the full history of Steelers nation from its founding by Art Rooney Sr. in 1932. The Steelers have won six Super Bowls and have produced countless Hall of Fame players. Check out hundreds of football trading cards, many of which are signed, a Steelerette uniform (yes, the Steelers once had cheerleaders), Max Starks’ size 19 shoes and Super Bowl rings.

Baseball season is now in full swing.

The Pirates have won five World Series and nine National League pennants. The History Center includes artifacts spanning Pittsburgh’s legacy of more than 125 years. Experience the evolution of game uniforms and gear, and relive the days of Forbes Field with the museum’s two-story mural. Alongside Pirate history, Pittsburgh was once the center of Negro League baseball with two important teams: the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords. Both won Negro World Series titles and have 15 players in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The museum has an entire section devoted to them, with uniforms, gear, photographs, video and a virtual tour of Greenlee Field, the first field built and owned by African-Americans.

As you can see, the Heinz History Center Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum has a lot to offer, so get out there and play, cheer on and enjoy Pittsburgh sports! The Heinz History Center is located at 1212 Smallman Street in the Strip District. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. To learn more, call (412) 454-6000 or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org. PSN Jennifer Hogan earned a bachelor of art’s degree in art history from Chatham University and bachelor of science degree in art from Community College of Allegheny County.

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The Steel City has also produced some of the toughest fighters over the past 100 years. By 1920, we had three middle-weight world champions.

Between 1939 and 1941, five western Pennsylvania boxers won championships in five of eight traditional weight classes. Learn about boxing and wrestling greats like Billy Conn, Harry “The Human Windmill” Greb, Bruno Sammartino, Kurt Angle and Bruce Baumgartner.

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Entertainment and Events 2 The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon June 18 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Rd. and Audrey Dr. in Pleasant Hills. Dr. Charles Cline will discuss his experiences as a medical missionary in South America. Cost for the lunch is $7. For more information, or to RSVP, call (412) 655-2000 by Friday, June 12 to be included in the lunch order.

2 The Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Rd., Plum, will host summer super bingo at 1 p.m. July 25.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. There will be regular games, specials, Chinese auction, door prizes, raffles and a $500 jackpot. The cafe will be open to purchase lunch and snacks. Cost for bingo is $25 per person. Call (412) 795-2330 or visit www.PlumCommunityCenter.org for details.

2 An indoor rummage sale of quality gently used merchandise will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 and 13 at St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Rd., Gibsonia. There will be furniture, collectibles, books, toys, baby items, kitchenware, home decor, wall art, jewelry and accessories, tools, sports, pet supplies, holiday decor and much more. Call (724) 444-1971 or visit www. saintrichardparish.org for details.

2 The fourth annual Rocking for Residents fundraiser will take place from noon to 3 p.m. June 13 at Vincentian Homes in North Hills, Marian Manor in South Hills and Vincentian de Marillac in East End. This fundraiser is similar to a walk-a-thon but instead of walking, participants solicit pledges from sponsors for time spent rocking in rocking chairs.

Festivities will include a sing-a-long, cake walk, games, prizes and refreshments.

Celebrity “Rock Stars” will include Mr.

McFeely, Pirate Parrot, Steely McBeam, Elvis and others. To register to rock or volunteer, contact Vincentian at www. vcs.org or (412) 548-4056. Money raised will directly benefit the residents of these three senior care communities.

2 Travel to Medina and Cleveland, Ohio for a Christmas Bazaar in July.

The group will meet at 7:45 a.m. July 28 from the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside, and will depart at 8 a.m.

The first stop will be at Castle Noel in Medina. Enjoy lunch and stories from Kris Kringle himself then a tour of the largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction. The group will depart at 1:15 p.m. for the Christmas Story House in Cleveland. From there it is off to the Big Fun Toy Store, recently named one of the “Coolest Stores” in America. The group will head back to Pittsburgh at 5:30 p.m.

Cost is $99 per person. Call Venie at (412) 361-0285 for details. PSN

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Summer is here! Come out and dance in the streets!

By Barb Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News AARP has looked around the city and surveyed how to entice us to get involved in the interesting new happenings in and around the ‘Burgh. Here are some suggestions of ways in which you get out into your community this summer.

How often do you get a chance to dance in the streets?

Consider Open Streets PGH, which is coming to the city on three Sundays: May 31, June 28 and July 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. This is part of a movement called Ciclovia happening throughout cities all over the world. This family friendly event brings people together to have fun!

A city street will be closed down and can be used by a variety of people for a few hours for exercises, dancing, cycling, skating and walking.

Grandparents, grandkids and their parents can join in.

Learn to salsa dance or try a free yoga class.

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along the way and enjoy a relaxing breakfast or luncheon. Local retailers would love to have you explore their establishments.

To learn more, visit www. openstreetspgh.org. Invite your friends and neighbors to meet you there.

Look for AARP’s informational table and say hi to our volunteers.

Another great opportunity for us to stay healthy and have a nice day’s outing is visiting the local Farmers Market Outreach Program. Fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables will be available to purchase.

Citiparks will also have local volunteers on hand with an informational table. You

may be able to join our local volunteers and talk to folks who are walking along and enjoying the open market.

Perhaps you are looking for ways to converse with potential chapter members.

You won’t find a better way than a one-on-one conversation in a relaxing atmosphere. Feel free to contact one of our market captains and let them know you would love to be out in the sunshine and join them. Neighborhood locations include Squirrel Hill, East Liberty, Beechview and Northside.

Looking forward to seeing you out and about this summer. Have fun and stay involved! PSN

AARP News Bauerstown AARP #2490 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bauerstown Fire Hall, 15 Wible Run Rd., entrance in rear. All area seniors are welcome to visit and consider becoming a member.

Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at Advent Episcopal Church, AKA Church of the Advent, 3010 Pioneer Ave., Brookline.

Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 5 p.m. June 9 at Hampton Banquet Hall, 5416 Rt. 8, Gibsonia, for their annual Installation Dinner. Dancing with DJ Rick Angelone will follow dinner.

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

Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at noon June 15 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram, for the annual indoor, catered picnic. Members and guests welcome. Call (412) 276-2639 for reservations.

Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. June 25 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township. Fred Kelieher, Music Man, will entertain. Fred imitates some musicians from the 50s and 60s. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program. New members and guests welcome.

Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. June 17 at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Rd., Penn Hills, for the annual luncheon. Entertainment will be provided.

Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Contact Chris Lakomy with questions at (412) 8811726 or crsy4329@verizon.net. PSN

Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month from September through May. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.

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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: A great way to take advantage of fresh, local fruit and vegetables

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ummer arrives this month, which means farmers’ markets all over Allegheny County are now open for business. A great way to take advantage of the markets’ bounty is through the annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA). Mark your calendars, as checks will be distributed at senior centers throughout the county on Tuesday, June 16. Eligible seniors can receive four $5 checks for a total one-time benefit of $20.

Participating in SFMNP can benefit your health, support your local farmers, and expand your taste for seasonal produce. To be eligible for the program, you must be age 60 or older by December 31, 2015, live in Allegheny County, not live in a residential facility, and meet income guidelines ($21,775 annually for a one-person household and $29,471 for a two-person household).

Remember to bring personal identification with proof of age and residency to the distribution site.

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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 the eligible older adult and the proxy, and presented on June 16 at a distribution site.

Proxy forms 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.

Vegetables have proven health benefits By now, you are probably aware that eating vegetables regularly provides many health benefits. Those who eat vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of your body, such as potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), and vitamins A and C.

Another great thing about vegetables is that they are naturally low in fat and calories, and none have cholesterol (although adding sauces and seasonings may add fat, calories or cholesterol). Eating vegetables that are lower in calories per cup instead of other highercalorie foods may be useful in helping to lower your overall calorie intake, which can help keep your weight in check.

In Pennsylvania, the best produce is available during the peak season, which runs from late July through the end of August. Eating seasonally is also a way to ensure that you are getting a variety of vitamins and minerals in your diet. So take a trip to a local market with friends and after you arrive home with your purchases, try a new dish like the one on page 15.

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Lemon Spinach Sauté

Just Harvest’s Fresh Access Program expands for third year in a row effectively prohibited farmers’ market vendors from accepting food stamp benefits, barring the 160,000 recipients in Allegheny County from shopping there.

“We worked to make farmers markets accessible to shoppers using food stamps, because we believe everyone deserves access to healthy, fresh food,” says Ken Regal, executive director at Just Harvest. “Now, we’re able to make sure that good food is more affordable.”

Serving Size: 1/4 cup Calories per serving: 45 4 1 bunch (1 pound) fresh spinach 4 1/4 t. black pepper 4 1 T. lemon juice

Wash the spinach and trim off stems. Place spinach, black pepper and lemon juice in a pan.

Cook over medium heat. Let the spinach sauté for about 3 minutes or until just tender. Enjoy!

To learn more about SFMNP, visit your local senior center, contact the Allegheny County AAA SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460, or call Natasha Sumetsky at (412) 350-4219 or email Natasha.sumetsky@AlleghenyCounty.us. More information is available at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website: www.agriculture.state.pa.us. PSN

Beginning in May, shoppers using food stamps at local farmers’ markets will be getting more bang for their buck. For every $5 a shopper spends using their food stamps at 14 participating markets, they’ll receive an additional $2 coupon to spend on fruits and vegetables.

The coupons are called Food Bucks and will be available at 13 Fresh Access farmers markets in Allegheny County and one in Washington County. Fresh Access is the program that enables shoppers to use food stamps, credit and debit cards at participating markets.

Just Harvest, a local nonprofit that works to eliminate hunger and poverty, launched Fresh Access at two Citiparks farmers markets in 2013, expanding to seven by the end of the market season. Before that, costly technological barriers

According to a report issued by Just Harvest in 2013, nearly one in two Pittsburgh residents live in a community defined as a “food desert” and do not have adequate access to fresh, healthy food. In some communities, farmers markets are one of the only sources of produce.

Shoppers who want to use their food stamps, or credit or debit card at the markets should look for the Just Harvest or market manager’s tent. There, they can swipe their card and receive wooden tokens, which work like cash at the market and are redeemable with all participating vendors for eligible products. Food stamp shoppers

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will also receive a $2 Fresh Access Food Bucks coupon for every $5 they spend. Food Bucks can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables.

Funding for the Food Bucks program comes from the USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program in partnership with the Food Trust in Philadelphia.

To see a list of the locations of the participating markets, visit www.justharvest.org/get-help/fresh-access.

To learn more about Just Harvest, call (412) 431-8960 or visit www.justharvest.org.

Other nutrition program resources in Allegheny County The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) administers two meal programs for adults ages 60 and older: congregate meals and home-delivered meals. There is no charge for the meals but a voluntary donation is requested.

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Seniors can enjoy a meal at one of the 51 Senior Community Centers across the county. Meals are designed to meet the nutrient requirements set by the Older Americans Act for adults ages 60 and older, including Vitamins A and C, calcium, sodium and fiber. A nutritious meal and the opportunity to meet friends, new and old, contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Basic modified meals are available.

power at grocery stores and supermarkets. You can apply for SNAP benefits at the local county assistance.

For individuals living alone and not able to travel independently any longer, home-delivered meals may be an option. Eligible older adults can receive meals delivered to the home, along with a brief visit from a trained staff person. Meals provide needed nutrients and the delivery person completes a wellness check at each delivery.

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank provides assistance through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), or Senior Box Program. Once per month, registered seniors are eligible to receive a free box of healthy, nonperishable foods. Products are provided by the USDA and include bottles of juice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats and stews, milk, cereal, peanut butter and more. Each box also comes with two pounds of fresh American cheese.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP / Food Stamps) is used to buy food and help eligible low-income households in Pennsylvania obtain more nutritious diets by increasing their food purchasing

For additional information on any of these programs, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460. To find a Farmer’s Market location near you, visit www.alleghenycounty. us/dhs/olderadults.aspx. PSN Volume 6, Issue 7

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

2015 ELIGIBILITY & PROXY FORM RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES I have been advised of my rights and obligations under the SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. This certification form is being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance. Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law.

Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP. Participant Name: ________________________________ Date ________________ (Person the checks are for) Address: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________

Birthday _____________ (month/year) Income guidelines: $21,775 1 person in the household; $29,471 for 2 people in the household Please check the box of the most appropriate identifier for each.

Ethnicity:  Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino

 Not Hispanic or Latino

Proxy Name: _____________________________________ Date _________________ (Person picking up the checks) Address: _______________________________________________________________ I hereby acknowledge with my signature that I am a Pennsylvania resident, I am 60 years or older and my household income is within the income guidelines for participation in SFMNP. Participants Signature ___________________________________(Person checks are for) Proxy Signature ____________________________________(Person picking up checks) Check numbers Received: ____________, ____________, ___________, __________ **The proxy must take this form to a distribution site in the county you reside. DO NOT MAIL Volume 6, Issue 7

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June Menu Monday, June 1: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, orange.

Area Agency on Aging

Tuesday, June 2, Birthday menu: Chicken breast, broccoli and cauliflower florets, diced paprika potatoes, brownie.

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Wednesday, June 3: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, banana.

Serving the older adults of Allegheny County

Thursday, June 4: Sliced turkey breast, yams, spinach, peaches.

Friday, June 5: Baked cod, scalloped potatoes, peas, apple.

Monday, June 8: Barbecue shredded beef, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, pineapple tidbits.

Tuesday, June 9: Boneless pork loin, Harvard beets, green rice, orange.

Wednesday, June 10: Boneless chicken breasts,whipped potatoes, green beans, banana.

Thursday, June 11: Springs in pasta with meatballs, tossed salad, apple.

Friday, June 12: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated cucumbers, fruit cocktail.

Monday, June 15: Swiss steak, baby peas, peach cuts.

Tuesday, June 16, Farmer’s Market Day: Turkey, potatoes, broccoli florets.

Wednesday, June 17: Coney Island hot dog with chili sauce, coleslaw with a twist, green and wax bean, banana.

Thursday, June 18: Chicken breast, spinach salad, yams, pears.

Friday, June 19: Cabbage roll with ground beef, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, watermelon.

Monday, June 22: Cod with lemon pepper, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes with zucchini, pineapple.

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Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Tuesday, June 23: Italian meatballs with penne, broccoli florets, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, June 24: Chicken salad, sweet and sour slaw, apple.

Thursday, June 25: Open face meatloaf sandwich, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, nectarine.

Friday, June 26: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, orange.

Monday, June 29: Beef tips, whipped horseradish potatoes, carrot coins, peaches.

Tuesday, June 30: Tuna baby pea salad, marinated tomatoes, sliced beets, shells, fruit cocktail.

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.

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 – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Assistance Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp.

(412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling

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ICU StoryWeb provides forum for coping after the loss of a loved one in ICU ICU StoryWeb provides a forum for coping and healing following the loss of a loved one in the intensive care unit (ICU) after a decision to limit life support. The unchanging reality is that many families face the difficult decision to limit life support for a loved one. ICU StoryWeb can help families navigate their grief and cope with this decision.

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The stories of families who struggle after an ICU death are not rare occurrences. In fact, one in five deaths occur in an ICU. Nine out of 10 of these deaths involve a decision to limit life support. Patients are usually too sick to participate in these decisions, so clinicians ask families for help.

The University of Pittsburgh-based online platform’s crowdfunding campaign kicked off on May 22 to raise funds for ICU StoryWeb. Money raised during the campaign will go toward recording additional storytelling sessions, editing by a professional producer and, ultimately, underwriting the cost of incorporation as a nonprofit organization.

Participating in life support decisions places a significant burden on families, even when they are following a loved one’s stated wishes. In the aftermath of making these decisions, most family members will experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complicated grief.

That’s where ICU StoryWeb comes in. ICU StoryWeb offers a welcoming, online community where people who are grieving can listen to other people’s stories and share their own stories. It is the first tool designed specifically to support ICU families in the acute bereavement period. This storytelling forum is more than just another social network; decades of research prove that storytelling after a traumatic event, such as the loss of a loved one in the ICU, actually improves mental and emotional well being. ICU StoryWeb can harness the power of storytelling to help ICU families make meaning from their experiences.

To donate, visit https://pitt.scalefunder.com/icustoryweb. PSN

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The OASIS Tutoring Program office operating out of Macy’s downtown store is in need of office volunteers ages 50 and older. A volunteer recruitment meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to noon June 25 in the OASIS office located in Macy’s on the 6th Floor, 400 Fifth Ave., downtown.

Get volunteer information, enjoy refreshments, door prizes and more. Office volunteer activities include office support, computer work, putting together crafts for tutoring sessions and more. Volunteers can work one or more hours per week.

OASIS operates in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. If interested and for more information, contact John D. Spehar at (412) 232-2021. PSN

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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for

by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.

Home Care

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health?

Are caregivers bonded and insured?

What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

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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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What’s New? Part 2 of the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Why worry about sugar? The first is the empty calorie link but know that these calories are quickly digested and raise blood sugar fast. That’s why some foods are “quick energy” but also why a person with diabetes has to be cautious to avoid blood sugar spiking. Some sugar replacements have no calories while others like agave syrup or sugar alcohols have calories but are slower acting.

To cut back on sugar, just use a bit less of the real thing. Instead, try some vanilla sprinkled on your strawberries or find a low- or no-calorie option that you like. And if sweetened soda is your beverage of choice, cut back on it. Have you tried water with some lemon or orange slices?

Granulated, raw, brown, powdered, cane, beet . . . it’s sugar! Add to the list corn syrup, maple syrup and honey, and you are still talking forms of sugar. When you read the Nutrition Facts Remember, reading ingreon a label, sugar will include dient lists becomes more all of the ingredients that are important when you are atforms of sugar, as well as its tempting to lower the sugar naturally occurring forms in Cutting back on sugar may in your diet. Foods are lowerfood. For example, plain yobe important to your health Enjoy our Move-in ing the addedtosugar but they gurt with nothing added willlibrary, to control diabetes. Eating too may be doing it by adding have grams of sugar listed much sugar does not cause because it is made from milk sweeteners! Check it out! diabetes but the added weight and lactose is a component could raise your risk, especialFor more information, email of milk. A piece of whole Enjoy our library, ly if you have a family history nutrition@shrs.pitt.edu.

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n last month’s column, we began reviewing some of the hot topics being discussed as part of the newly revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Sodium, sugar and the fat in our diets are being reevaluated, especially as they appear in the prepared foods we enjoy.

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Sugar is the emphasis this month. The evidence shows again that added sugar is a health problem for many of us. Not only is sugar a source of calories, but those calories are without other nutrition benefits. So let’s take a look at sugar.

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Stem cells may be the next penicillin

By David Ebner For Pittsburgh Senior News

At the turn of the 20th Century, biologists discovered that some cells in the body had not yet been assigned as a certain type of cell. The use of these cells to treat diseases traces back to 1968 when the first bone marrow transplant was performed.

The result of placing healthy stem cells into a sick individual’s body is the creation of healthy blood cells that are not infected. In turn, these cells replace the diseased ones and start to heal the patient.

Today, a clinic called the Lung Institute is using adult stem cells from the patient’s own fat, blood or bone marrow to provide similar

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Over time, stem cells have crept into the national dialogue as a buzzword, particularly the stem cells found in fetuses. However, the stem cells being used to treat diseases in the US and the same cells that warranted the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine, are adult stem cells. This type of stem cell

is found fully developed in all people.

healing results for people with lung diseases. The physician gives the patient a growth factor that multiplies the stem cells into millions of healthy cells before extracting the stem cells from the patient, then they separate the cells and reintroduce them into the patient’s body.

The result, healthy cells replace the damaged ones found in the lungs.

Just as penicillin was recognized by the medical community, so have stem cell developments. If the number of people who have already been successfully treated with stem cells is any indication of the future, then it will undoubtedly be heralded as one of the ground-breaking medical technologies of its time. PSN

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hances are that you have heard about stem cells, but did you know that stem cells are being used right now in the United States to treat debilitating lung diseases? With advancements in the study of stem cells, the question is posed: are stem cells the next penicillin? Stem cells and

penicillin come from humble beginnings, they are both used to treat life-threatening conditions, and just like penicillin, stem cell biologists have won Nobel Prizes for their discoveries. Penicillin, originally discovered in 1928 by the Scottish biologist, Sir Alexander Fleming, did not see its full potential until WWII. It wasn’t until 1945, that Sir Fleming received the Nobel Prize.

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If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.

You must: • be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.

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PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.

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However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances.

This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis: 1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections 2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting 3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.

Assistive device can help with daily objects that are out of reach

By Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy University of Pittsburgh For Pittsburgh Senior News Editor’s note: This article is part of a series that shares information about adaptive equipment and assistive devices to help older adults age-in-place.

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hether grabbing your holiday dishware from the top shelf of your kitchen cabinet or picking up your dog’s empty water bowl from the floor, it is easy to take for granted the ability to reach until it becomes a limitation in your daily life. Limitations in reaching high and low surfaces can be caused by a number of age-related changes or chronic health conditions. These reasons include but are not limited to stiff joints, muscle weakness, changes in height and posture, poor balance, pain and even being overweight. If you are having difficulty reaching items that you use in daily life or performing the activities you need to do to remain in your home, consider an assistive device called a reacher.

Reachers are long, slim-shaped devices that resemble a curtain rod. They are generally about two-and-a-half-feet in length, with a trigger handle on one end and a closable jaw on the other. An object is picked up and held within its closable jaw by squeezing the trigger handle. There are many shapes and models of reachers, and it can easily become overwhelming or frustrating to decide which model to choose.

When choosing one, consider the person who will be using it, the place where they will use it, and the reason they need to use it. To the right is an overview of the various styles of reachers and reasons for use.

Standard reacher

This style is used frequently for activities such as lower body dressing, pulling up bed covers, and picking up light items (one pound or less) that may have fallen to the floor. They weigh about a half-pound and require less than a pound of grip strength to squeeze the trigger handle. The jaw opens and closes in an up/down (north/ south) motion.

Many standard reachers have a hook on the rod, opposite the jaw, which can easily pick up items like a sock or towel without even needing to squeeze the trigger. They also often have a small magnet on the tip, which is useful for picking up paperclips or other small metal items. Standard reachers come in different sizes ranging from 24 to 32 inches. Longer reachers offer more reaching distance but will require more strength and greater coordination by the person using it. Standard reachers also come with various types of trigger handles including a shortened trigger handle that is less painful to use for people who have arthritic hands.

Grabber reacher

Reachers are not usually considered to be a reimbursable item by insurance, so it is important to consider and obtain the best model to meet your needs. Prices range from $9 up to $35 depending on the model style and seller. Because some styles are so economical, users may buy multiple reachers to use for different activities or to keep in various rooms or on different floors of their home. Reachers are available through online purchase, national large-chain retailers and local pharmacies.

Dr. Toto is an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. She is board certified in gerontology and has more than 25 years of experience helping older adults maintain independence in their homes and communities. PSN

The body of this reacher is similar to the standard style but has a jaw that opens and closes in a side-to-side (east/west) motion. Grabber style reachers are useful for picking up and moving household objects such as cans or boxes of food, dishes, laundry baskets and pillows.

Some styles allow the jaw to rotate and lock in many different angles for greater use and versatility. The two ends of the jaw may have rubber tips or suction cups to increase the ability to maintain a grip on the object.

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In addition to the right, reachers come in extra-lightweight styles, are sometimes foldable for portable use, and may have an attachment that allows them to be easily attached and carried with a wheelchair or walker.

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Mobile Mental Health Treatment brings therapy to the homes of older adults

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epression among the aging is an unfortunate fact: One in 10 older adults living at home has symptoms of depression, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the incidence is even higher among those living in a hospital or nursing home.

Depression and other mental health issues are treatable, but older adults often face barriers, including physical disabilities and lack of reliable transportation, that keep them from visiting a therapist’s office.

Familylinks’ Mobile Mental Health Tr e a t m e n t ( M M H T ) p r o g r a m , launched in January, addresses mental health issues within the older population by bringing therapists to the homes of clients who are unable to reach traditional outpatient clinics.

MMHT offers treatment to help older Allegheny County residents tackle

mental health problems and, in the process, stay healthier physically and remain independent.

The MMHT program is in the process of implementing PEARLS, an evidence-based approach to in-home treatment of depression, pioneered at the University of Washington.

PEARLS has been shown in studies to improve the quality of life of older adults with depression and decrease their rate of hospitalization. When the program is fully implemented in May, Familylinks will be the first PEARLS provider in Pennsylvania.

Mental health issues like depression and anxiety among older adults are associated with increased general healthcare costs and exacerbated physical health problems, according to the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition.

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Adults ages 65 and older make up 18 percent of the population of the Pittsburgh region; our area has the second highest rate of older adults in the United States. With an aging US population — those age 65 and older are predicted to make up more than 20 percent of the overall population by 2030 — services geared toward older adults is a priority in healthcare.

To learn more about MMHT or to speak with someone from Familylinks and/or PEARLS, contact Andy Mulkerin at (412) 942-0521 or by email at amulkerin@familylinks.org.

Familylinks is a western Pennsylvania-based provider of integrated family-centered services, focused on behavioral, social and developmental health issues. Services include housing, recovery support, mental-health treatment and education. Learn more at www.familylinks.org. PSN

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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577.

Mikey Dee Accordionist and Commentary. (412) 751-1328.

Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-aLong, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.

Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.

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Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.

Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites.

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Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.

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Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.

Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.

Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.

Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or lesshe403@verizon.net.

Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.

Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.

Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.

Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.

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