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March 2015

Volume 14, Number 12

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Vanport senior finds fulfillment and fun through volunteering

By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News Mary Kay Bianchi, 78, of Vanport has always been a “people person”, a social butterfly of sorts.

She and her husband of nearly 49 years, Paul, had many friends and often hosted parties. They hung out regularly with other couples, and they both enjoyed traveling.

But life changed dramatically for Mary Kay in March 2006, shortly after she and Paul had sold the Beaver home where they raised their three children and moved into a four-room unit in Vanport. “Paul started coughing and he attributed it to his asthma,” she remembers. “The doctor convinced him to run some tests and they found three spots on his lung.” Paul

was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away that December.

Stricken with grief and sadness, it would have been easy for Mary Kay to retreat from life. By that time, all of her children—Barb, Julie and P.J. (Paul)—were married, and two were living out of state (in Florida and Continued on page 14

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This month, we begin a series of articles on adaptive equipment and assistive devices that can help older adults age in place. Need a little help getting in and out of your car? This month’s article is featured on page 16.

Valerie McElvey gives us hope that spring will soon be in the air! Turn to page 6 and “spring forward.”

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Beaver County 2015 AARP Tax-Aide Sites

AARP TaxAide volunteers will be at the following sites from February 2 through April 15, 2015: * New Life Presbyterian Church, 2795 Patterson Dr., Aliquippa. Tuesdays: Walk-ins welcome 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call (724) 378-4389 for more information. * Circle of Friends, Linmore and Wayne Streets, Baden.

Tuesdays and Fridays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed April 3). By appointment only, call (724) 869-4224. * Beaver Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver. Mondays and Fridays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed February 16 and April 3) By appointment only, call (724) 252-6485. For more information, call (724) 775-1132. * Brodhead Apartments, 712 12th St., Beaver Falls. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Call (724) 498-7900.

* Pathway Church, 239 Braun Rd, Beaver Falls (Chippewa).

Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By appointment only, call (724) 601-7778.

This service is free and open to low- and moderate-income taxpayers. Membership in AARP is not required. Some complex tax returns may be out of scope for this service. BCSN

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* Center Township Fire Hall #1, 3385 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By appointment only, call (724) 775-8354.

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Living With Diabetes: Understanding Insulin You may need only one type of insulin to control your blood sugar.

Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas, an organ that sits behind your stomach. Insulin is needed to move glucose, the sugar in blood, from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. The cells use the sugar in blood as fuel to do their work.

Insulin also helps the body store fat for future energy use.

How much insulin you need each day depends on your blood sugar levels and type of diabetes you have. When you have type 1 diabetes, you do not produce insulin. When you have type 2 diabetes, you either do not produce enough insulin or your body’s cells do not respond to the insulin properly.

This is known as insulin resistance.

Your blood sugar changes during the day so the number of shots of insulin you need may vary. When you start using insulin, you need to check and write down your blood sugar levels two or more times a day.

• If your blood sugar is hard to control, you may need to take two types of insulin.

• When you need two types of insulin, you will need to mix your own or you may be able to use pre-mixed insulin. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about mixing insulin or if you need it pre-mixed for you.

• Not all types of insulin come pre-mixed in bottles.

Storing Insulin • The bottle of insulin being used should be kept at room temperature.

• Any insulin that will not be used in 30 days should be stored in the refrigerator.

• If a bottle kept at room temperature is not used within 30 days, throw it away.

• Do not store insulin in the freezer or in hot places, such as Your healthcare provider will use these results to decide the the glove box of a car or on the windowsill. type and how much insulin you need. Insulin is not the only way to treat diabetes. Your doctor may also prescribe tablets • If your insulin is normally clear but has become cloudy, and recommend lifestyle changes to lower your blood sugar. clumped or crystallized, throw it away and open a new bottle.

• Always have an extra bottle of insulin on hand.

Insulin comes in different types, based on:

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• How long it takes for insulin to start lowering blood sugar, • Do not share your insulin with others. called “onset” Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about • When its effect is strongest, called the “peak” insulin. People with diabetes can also help control their blood sugar by eating a healthy diet, doing moderate exercise and • How long its effect lasts, called “duration” maintaining a normal weight. Remember to write down The following table tells you about some of the different your blood sugar levels in a daily journal when checking your readings and bring it to your healthcare provider at types of insulin. each visit. That way, they can adjust the amount of insulin *This is only a sampling of the different types of insulin available. you need to keep your sugar controlled.

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Spring really is just around the corner • Black plastic sheeting can also be used to cover the beds before planting as a way to suppress emerging weeds.

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elcome to the Katera’s Kove Family.

We are dedicated to providing personal care for individuals who are no longer able to live alone.

We treat every resident as a member of our family in our beautiful 79 bed community filled with all the comforts of home!

Activities • Crafts / Bingo / Card Games • Family Picnics & Special Dinners • Resident Council Meetings • Resident Education • Day Trips & More!

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Secured Dementia Community With our recent expansion, Katera’s Kove now has the largest secured dementia unit in Beaver County for assisted living residents.

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Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated is family owned operated by sisters,of byKatera’s Lynn Kove Katekovich, RN. and Many employees Lynn Katekovich, andLynn’s Betty Butera.

Lynnwhich and Katera’s Kove areR.N. from family, promotes a special bond between Betty encourage family involvement for all their staff resia nd They Kove. include he r ch ildentsresident who reside s. at Katera’s Many employees of dren, brother, daughter-in-law and sisKatera’s Kove are from Lynn and Betty’s families ter-in-law. Her brother Jim Maccaglia, is which promotes a special bond between staff and resiAssistant Administrator and is personally dents. Because Kove is family and op-to involved with Katera’s each resident from owned admission erated, theBecause residentsKatera’s are treatedKove like Lynn and Betty’s discharge. is family owned andfamily. operated, are treated like at family.

Lynnthe andresidents Betty’s parents also reside the Lynn encourages family under involvement for allcare. who Katera’s Kove community their daughters’ reside at Katera’s Kove.

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Katera’s Kove Assisted Living and Dementia Care Community Lighthouse Motto As Sailors have depended on the lighthouse for safety and guidance, so can you depend on Katera’s Kove for the safety and guidance of your loved ones in need. Here at Katera’s Kove, our staff is considered the beacon of light that shines love, compassion, and safety to all who reside here. So, from your safe harbor to ours, you can rest assured and know that your loved one will be treated with the utmost respect, love and dignity for as long as they reside here at our Kove.

Early spring planting • Look for your Hostas to start poking up through the soil. Dig up clumps that need to be divided, split them apart and replant them. Water generously.

By Valerie McElvey RSVP Director For Beaver County Senior News

• If the weather’s mild, plant roses, trees and shrubs.

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• Cool loving plants such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower seeds or seedlings can be planted two to three weeks before the anticipated last spring frost date. If you transplant, assume 10 less days for growth or the “days to maturity” on the seed packet.

It’s best to plant them in a protected spot.

Do you love gardening?

Whether you are planting a personal garden or volunteering with a group to provide a community garden, there are a few things you can do in March to prepare for a bountiful summer crop and a beautiful flowering landscape.

• Start seeds of peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, perennials and annual flowers indoors under lights.

pring makes RSVP think of our bountiful volunteers. Our job is to recruit volunteers, plant them in a volunteer opportunity and watch them grow and produce good fruit. RSVP Beaver County has almost 800 strong plants that we water and fertilize. Now let’s talk about your gardens.

Preparation • We e d y o u n g s p r i n g weeds. Weeds are easier to pull in the spring because their roots are still shallow.

• Mulch bare spots in beds.

Covering bare spots with mulch or ground cover discourages new weeds. Mulch that is three or four inches deep is usually sufficient.

• As soon as the garden soil is workable, plant potatoes, peas, sweet peas and poppies.

RSVP has seeds!

Introduce RSVP to a new recruit by the end of March and we will send you a garden packet of seeds as your reward. Call (724) 378-7547 to learn more.

Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook. We would love for you to share pictures of your flowers and plants on our wall. BCSN

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“We feel much safer now, knowing help will always be here if we need it.”

Baden Circle of Friends Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events: H Community senior day event from 10 a.m. to noon March 11. There will be vendors, gifts and snacks.

H St. Patrick’s Day party on the bus to Wheeling Island March 18.

H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m. March 25.

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Monday is line dance class with George Petrella; every Thursday is bingo day from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., lunch included.

Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

New Brighton Circle of Friends Circle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events: H Trip to Meadows at 9 a.m. March 9.

H St. Patrick’s Day party and bingo at 11 a.m. March 17.

H Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. March 23. $6 per person.

Zumba gold classes Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities: 2 Pinochle Club March 5, 12, 19 and 26.

2 Art classes will be held Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

There is no fee for the class but participants are responsible for any supplies. Advanced registration is required.

2 Ballroom dancing classes will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays and Fridays. Cost is $4 per class.

2 Alzheimer’s support group will meet at 10 a.m. March 5.

2 Bunco league will play from 2 to 4 p.m. March 10. Cost is $5 per person.

2 SOAR (Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees) will meet at 12:30 p.m. March 12.

2 The 3rd annual Art Expressions Show will be held April 23 to 25. Entry fee is $5 per piece or $20 for five pieces.

Reserve space at CATM before April 8.

Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724) 728-1422 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Decisions, Decisions!

Here are some helpful tips to use when making decisions.

1. Set aside some quiet time to reflect on the decision you need to make.

2. Make a list of the pros and cons and evaluate the list.

3. Set a deadline by which you want your decision to be made.

4. If you are having difficulty, consult with a family member or a friend.

5. Research and gather information.

6. Make your decision.

7. Pat yourself on the back and feel comfortable that you made the best decision that you could at the time.

By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

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o you have trouble making decisions? We all have to make them. Some people fret and agonize over them, while others are overwhelmed and make them impulsively—sometimes with disastrous results. Decision-making is the act of choosing between two or more items, actions or solutions. Sometimes decisions can be as simple as what to cook for dinner, or more difficult such as making a large purchase.

I tend to be the opposite. I make a lot of decisions rather quickly. It keeps me efficient, organized and on track. As a homeowner, I am quick to decide if I should paint a room. I pick the color and then pick the day to start my project. As a world traveler, if I want to plan a trip, I book it, put a down payment on it and start planning what to take.

For me, decision-making has always been easy.

We learn from our decisions. Sometimes there is no perfect choice. Decisions may not always be “correct” or “right.”

Remember to stick to your deadline and try not to overthink. Overthinking can lead to worry. Worry will not help make a decision. Do the best you can with the knowledge you have at the time. When a decision is made, there will be a feeling of peace and accomplishment.

Here’s to wishing you good luck in your decision-making this year! BCSN

News You Can Use Teresa Osborne has been selected as the new secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging by Gov. Tom Wolf. Most recently, she served as the executive director of the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging. Previously, Osborne was chancellor and chief operating officer of the Diocese of Scranton, executive director of Lackawanna County Department of Human Services and executive director of Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging.

2 March 8: Daylight Savings Time begins. Set your clocks one hour ahead.

2 March 17: St. Patrick’s Day 2 March 20: Spring begins 2 March 20: Palm Sunday

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Angela decides about her next travel destination.

For many people, decision-making can be difficult. As we age, the more we may worry about things like: Should I spend my money on a new car? Am I being taken advantage of by a salesperson? Should I use my retirement money for home improvements or should I start to plan to downsize and move? Have you ever heard anyone say, “I decided not to decide?” Sometimes not making a decision can be a decision in itself.

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Make 2015 your year to grow fresh garden vegetables

Seniors on the Web

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ere are two websites that feature interesting facts about Pennsylvania history. Some Beaver County information can be found on these sites, as well. www.phmc.state.pa.us

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s this your year to make the commitment to grow fresh vegetables for a bountiful harvest? If you are a Beaver County resident age 60 or older, you can garden at the senior gardens located on Western Avenue in Brighton Township. The gardens are sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging, along with Penn State Extension of Beaver County and its master gardeners.

This is the site for the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the official history agency of Pennsylvania. It is responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of Pennsylvania’s historic heritage through state archives, state museum, Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums, Pennsylvania Trails of History, Bureau of Historic Preservation and Bureau of Management Services. There is tons of interesting information on the site, including agricultural history, architectural field guide, cemetery recordation and preservation, energy innovation and impact, historic bridges, New Deal in Pennsylvania, William Penn’s Legacy, railroad, suburbs, schools, state historic sites and museums, historical markers, publications and more.

The average size of a garden is 10 feet by 15 feet, large enough to grow plenty of vegetables or flowers, yet small enough to easily maintain. There is no charge to have a garden. The garden is tilled in the spring. The garden property features compost and mulch available, sheds for storage, small pavilion for shade, picnic tables, toilet facilities, water available for a nominal fee, a parking lot and master gardeners available to answer gardening questions.

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Once you are assigned a garden plot, you will have the same plot for as long as you garden there. You may get a few of your friends and/or family to help you and share in the gardening experience. Each August, the gardeners celebrate their garden experiences at the annual Taste and Tour event. Gardeners make food with some of their harvest and invite family and friends to see the gardens and enjoy some great food.

To apply, contact the Beaver County Extension Office at (724) 774-3003 and request an application form. The form must be completed and mailed back to the Extension office.

The master gardener who oversees the senior gardens will contact you about availability of a plot. BCSN

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www.heinzhistorycenter.org The Heinz History Center website features 250 years of Pittsburgh history, and it is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum. The site includes a wealth of information on the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Detre Library and Archives, Museum Conservation Center, exhibits and events, publications and collections. BCSN

Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Wear your green to Senior Day

Ombudsmen help long-term care consumers

Spinach spread

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Do you want to make something easy and green for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration? This recipe will help you meet both of those needs.

Topics include:

* 1 10 oz. package frozen spinach

3 What is an Ombudsman and how can they help

* 1/3 c. fresh parsley leaves

3 The complaint process 3 How attending care plan meetings and resident council meetings can help improve quality of care 3 How residents can be trained to become Peer Ombudsman Other topics include: 3 Resident rights 3 Treating residents with dignity 3 Respect and volunteer opportunities within the Ombudsman program

* 2 T. chopped onion * 1 t. salt * 1 t. pepper * ½ c. mayonnaise Thaw spinach; squeeze and drain out extra liquid. Add all ingredients to food processor and pulse until combined. Serve with crackers, celery and carrot sticks. BCSN

Senior center menus

If you would like to arrange for an Ombudsman to speak to your group, contact supervisor Tesi Dye at (724) 847-2262. BCSN

Beaver County History Tidbits Did you ever wonder why Bridgewater often is referred to as West Bridgewater? It is because a post office was opened in the town January 1, 1879. It was named West Bridgewater since there was another Bridgewater in the eastern part of the state. The first post mistress was Emma Moore, who served for 10 years. The last one was Jane McKenry, who served until the office closed in 1961. After that, mail service was handled by Beaver. BCSN

Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa (724) 857-9989; Baden (724) 869-4224; Beaver Falls (724) 846-1959; Center at the Mall (724) 728-1422; Midland (724) 869-4224.

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ome join us and wear green as Senior Day continues on the road March 11 for a St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Circle of Friends Baden, located at St. John the Baptist Church, 371 Linmore Avene in Baden.

As always, there will be a small gift provided at registration, while supplies last. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Visit our vendors who will provide information on a wide array of senior programs and services.

Blood pressure screening will be available. The event is brought to you by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark.

For more information, contact Angela at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 local or (888) 548-2262 long-distance. BCSN

mbudsmen help consumers of long-term care resolve problems with the service they receive. Ombudsmen staff also can provide training and education to residents, families and staff at nursing, personal care and Dom Care homes and adult day programs.

Ombudsmen are available to speak at community events and meetings.

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Entertainment and Events * A free maple sugaring program will take place at 11 a.m. March 7 at Bradys Run Park, Maple Camp (behind the Lodge), Brighton Township. Learn how maple trees are tapped and the sugar water is transformed into maple syrup. Call (724) 378-1701 or visit www. beavercountyconservationdistrict.org. * Merrick Art Gallery, 1100 Fifth Avenue, New Brighton, will host the Merrick Appraiser Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14 (art appraisals, by appointment only) and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 15 (all appraisals). Cost is $5 per item with a limit of 5 items in general antiques, glass, china, dolls, pottery, art, jewelry and books. This event is for adults only. Call (724) 846-1130 or visit www.merrickartgallery.org. * Community College of Beaver County, Athletics and Events Center, One Campus Dr., Monaca, will host the Times Home and Garden Show

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21. See what is new and cool for the home and garden. There will be a variety of exhibitors, prizes, speakers, clinics and workshops. All concessions benefit the Beaver County Humane Society. Cost is $5 in advance. Kids ages 5 and under are free. Call (724) 775-3200, ext. 133 or visit www.timesonline.com/shows. * Beaver Falls Middle School Auditorium, 1601 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, presents Simply Sinatra featuring Steve Lippia at 7:30 p.m. March 23. A 10-piece big band will be featured. Cost is $20 for adults and $5 for students. Call (724) 843-2941 or visit www.bvcommunityconcert.org. * Genevans spring concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Geneva College, John White Chapel in Old Main building, 3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls.

Enjoy an evening with Geneva College’s student choir, for their annual Spring

concert. Free with donation. Call (724) 846-5100 or visit www.geneva.edu. * The 38th annual Maple Syrup Festival will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 28 and 29 at Bradys Run Park Lodge, Brighton Township. Enjoy all-you-can-eat buttermilk and/or buckwheat pancake breakfast served with pure maple syrup. Cost for breakfast is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and under; parking is free. Call (724) 378-1701 or visit www.beavercounty conservationdistrict.org. * Mark your calanders for the Air Heritage annual Pig Roast set to take place from 3 to 6 p.m. April 25 at the Air Heritage Hanger, 35 Piper St., Chippewa. A whole pig will be roasted over a fire served with all the fixings.

Aircraft will be on display and open for touring. Call (724) 843-2820. BCSN

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Vanport senior finds fulfillment and fun through volunteering Continued from page 1 California). “I could have just sat home and vegetated.”

Fortunately, a friend and Beaver High School classmate, Shirley Pow, took Mary Kay under her wing. “She had been through this when her husband passed away, and she said, ‘You are not going to sit home.

Your life will be different but not worse’.” Shirley organized a group of four widows and they began going out to have dinner or to watch a movie or play. They also shared potluck dinners and challenged each other in board games like Apples to Apples. On New Year’s Eve, they’d ring in the new year together. Eventually, the group grew to about 20 women. “Through my experience as part of that group, I made up my mind I wasn’t going to just sit home.”

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Again, Shirley was a big help. “She introduced me to the Community Bible Study at First Presbyterian Church in Beaver, which I still belong to today.

In addition to being a participant in the group, Mary Kay serves as a door greeter before each Thursday gathering.

In the summer when the Bible study group is on hiatus, she takes part in a Front Porch Bible Study with about 16 other ladies. This led to other church volunteer work, including serving and making desserts for a soup kitchen at Christ Evangelical Church in Beaver Falls. “That was six years ago and I still serve two to three Mondays each month.

We feed as many as 70 to 80 people, including several children.” Mary Kay is also an active member of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Beaver. And at some point along the way, she was asked to help out at St. John the Baptist in Baden.

“I pinch pierogies there every Friday from October through May,” she says.

About 12 years ago, Mary Kay had gotten wind that Villa St. Joseph in Baden was looking for volunteers. “I started out working in the café and a couple

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Assisting stylist Kimberly Fennych with Rosanne Navratil. years later, my mother and brother came in as residents. Eventually she became president of the auxiliary, a position she still holds today. “My volunteer jobs involve escorting residents to activities, playing bingo with them, and working in the café and gift shop. I also work in the beauty shop from 1 to 5 p.m., escorting residents, taking out curlers and doing whatever is needed.” Since 2006, Mary Kay has also been on the Young at Heart Committee (the Villa’s annual fundraiser). In 2008, she was nominated me for Villa’s Jefferson Award. “I was putting in about 35 to 40 hours a week at that time,” she recalls. Mary Kay accepted her “Neighborhood Champion” certificate that year at a special awards ceremony in Pittsburgh. “It was such a nice honor,” she says.

Mary Kay also enjoys volunteering at her local senior center, Center at the Mall in Beaver Valley Mall, every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. As the receptionist, she interacts with a lot of people and has many stories to tell, some of them a bit humorous. “Like recently, I had these men who started hitting on me,” she says with a chuckle.

“I always say, ‘I had my man and don’t want another one. I had the best one!’

Anyway, this one man kept walk around the desk, pacing back and forth. Finally

I said to him, ‘Can I help you with something?’ So he said, ‘Yes, I just want to tell you that you have lipstick on your front teeth.’ There I was thinking that he had some intention and he was just trying to be nice to me!”

As if Mary Kay’s list of activities is not long enough already, add to it that she volunteers at the Beaver County Office on Aging. She often can be seen at the monthly Senior Day, and every May she organizes and passes out vouchers for the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program.

By now you might be weary just reading all that Mary Kay does, but there’s more: • Ushers at plays and concerts at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland.

• Works and participates in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life—a cause near to her heart, as both her husband and daughter have been diagnosed with cancer. (Her daughter is now healthy and doing well.)

• Works at Friends Helping Friends at Boscov’s every October.

• Volunteers at Garrison Days in Beaver.

• Serves as a docent at the Beaver Heritage Museum on weekends, and helps

with the Student Educational Program for grade-school students at the museum. She is refreshment chairman for the Beaver Heritage Association’s general meetings, and served as association secretary for five years.

her children, 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and extended family. “It’s a nice family reunion.”

• Volunteers at the annual Christmas Tree Festival in Bradys Run Park.

• Volunteers at the Salvation Army Food Bank in Beaver Falls through Christ Lutheran Church in Beaver Falls.

With all that being said, it’s no surprise that Mary Kay is busier now than when she had a career as a legal secretary.

“My volunteer work is more than a 40-hour workweek,” she tallies. In her professional career, she started out at US Steel and later worked at Beaver County Rehabilitation Center (which her father, William Lintz, founded when Mary Kay was still in high school). After having her family, Mary Kay worked as a legal secretary for local attorneys and for the district attorney at the Beaver County Court House. She has a degree in secretarial science from Grove City College.

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Making pierogies with Pastor Joe Carr at St. John’s in Baden.

On top of all that, May Kay takes time to do what she and Paul loved to do together: travel. She has been on three cruises with friends in the last year and a half: one to Alaska for two weeks with 16 friends; one to Amsterdam, Germany, France and Switzerland with five friends; and one to the eastern Caribbean on a “Dancing With the Stars” cruise with five friends. With two timeshares in Cocoa Beach, Florida, she vacations there several times a year with

And finally, Mary Kay stays in touch with friends and family through social media after a cousin helped her set up a Facebook account. “It has enabled me to reconnect with so many of my college friends all over the world,” she says, adding that she recommends that other seniors give it a try. “I would say there’s nothing wrong with it. I don’t do Twitter but I love Facebook. I like to write funny and inspiring quotes to make others smile. I also find some of my best recipes there.”

Mary Kay’s story is proof that anyone can continue to live fully, happily and purposefully, in spite of what happens in life. “Through volunteering, I have found new friendships with all types of people of all ages. It keeps you active.

I’m not going to let grass grow under my feet.” BCSN Mary Kay can be reached at (724) 6220750 or marykaybianchi@yahoo.com.

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Need help getting in and out of your car? This assistive device can help.

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

Getting in and out of a car can be a challenging activity for some people.

General weakness, poor balance, and stiff or painful joints can make it difficult to safely sit down and rise from the car’s seat. Often, the design of the car itself provides no stable options for hand support. Because of this difficulty, individuals may be reluctant to leave home and go out into their community if they have to travel by car; or, they may only travel when they are with others who can assist them.

Luckily, there is a tool on the market that solves this problem. The Handybar is a device created to increase the ease,

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The Handybar is a convenient size that can fit into a purse, glove compartment or in a side pocket of a car door.

It can be used on either the driver or passenger side of the vehicle, and is safe for individuals who weigh up to 350 pounds. The device comes with a few additional safety features:

the community, offer information on additional devices that improve ease, safety and independence for driving through an educational program called CarFit. The program offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. To learn more about CarFit, visit www. car-fit.org.

1) The handle has a built-in seatbelt cutter and 2) the solid metal extender can be used to break glass. These features may be critical for safety in a car accident or other emergency.

The Handybar ranges from $20 to $45.

Many online resources (including Amazon.com) sell the tool and large-chain retailers are also beginning to keep this device in stock.

The Handybar is just one of many tools available to help individuals who are having trouble with community mobility and driving. Local Area Agency on Aging and AARP centers, as well as occupational therapy programs in

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If you or a loved one are having increased difficulty managing your daily activities, ask your doctor for a referral to occupational therapy. Occupational therapists can offer additional ideas, assistive devices and strategies that can help you keep your independence and stay safe. BCSN Dr. Toto is board certified in gerontology and has more than 25 years of experience helping older adults maintain independence in their homes and communities. She can be reached at (412) 383-6620. To learn more about the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy, visit https:// www.shrs.pitt.edu/OT.

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Once the Handybar is firmly in place, the handle provides hand support for the user. The handle can also provide support to those who tend to “plop” or fall into the seat when getting into the car. When not in use, the Handybar® is easily removed by simply lifting up on the handle and removing it from the latch.

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A. 7; B. 5; C. 3; D. 9 3. For how many days did it rain at the times of the Great Flood? A. 40; B. 36; C. 100; D. 72 4. What is a popular nickname for the clubhouse at a golf course? A. The Nineteenth Hole; B. The Seventh Day; C. The Seventh Heaven; D. The Eleventh Commandment To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Beaver County Senior News.

5. Name the title of the famous book written by George Orwell in 1948. A. Nineteen Eighty-Four; B. Sixteen Eighty-Four; C. Seventeen Eighty-Four; D. Eighteen Eighty-Four 6. Complete the title of the famous 1961 book by Joseph Heller. ‘Catch ______’ A. 42; B. 12; C. 22; D. 2 7. How many different ball colours are to be found on a snooker table, in total? A. 8; B. 6; C. 7; D. 10 8. How many different animals are represented in the Chinese calendar? A. 9; B. 14; C. 10; D. 12 Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

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She asked a stock boy, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?”

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Wise cooking advice This weekend, I discovered a cooking tip I haven’t seen listed in any cookbooks.

While you are preparing the food, and after the guests have arrived, you contrive to fill the house up with smoke, preferably enough to get at least two smoke detectors going.

Then you go rushing about the house, opening all the windows, setting up fans, and generally doing everything short of calling the fire department.

Let the guests sit for about 1/2 hour at 50 degrees (as a result of opening the windows) and serve the food.

By this point, you have established expectations in your guests’ minds that you can’t fail to exceed!

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