Butler County Senior News
March 2017
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Take time to review Medicare costs for 2017 Anyone on Medicare knows that its health insurance comes with significant costsharing premiums, deductibles, co-insurance and copays, and that these costs change from one year to the next. Following is a review of Medicare costs in 2017. Medicare Part A Part A is the hospital benefit of Medicare that covers inpatient hospital care, care in a skilled nursing facility (up to 100 days), some home health care, and hospice services. Most people do not pay a premium for Part A (because they, or their
spouse, have paid Medicare taxes while working). In 2017, the Part A hospital deductible is $1,316 per spell of illness. If someone is in the hospital longer than 60 days, their cost sharing will be: $329/day for days 61-90 and $658/day for days 91-150. Beneficiaries in a skilled nursing facility that accepts Medicare pay no cost for Medicare-covered care for the first 20 days. Medicare can cover up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care, but the beneficiary has a $164.50 per day co-pay for days 21 through 100.
Medicare Part B Part B is the medical benefit of Medicare covering outpatient care like doctor visits, outpatient hospital services, diagnostic tests, ambulance services, durable medical equipment and mental health services. Everyone on Medicare is subject to a monthly Part B premium. Most people have their Part B premium automatically deducted from their monthly Social Security check. Some people with limited income and resources qualify for Medicaid to pay their Part B premium. 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Publisher’s Corner
Just Ask for VNA Owner/Publisher: Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Shantessa Burnfield
This month our cover story focuses on an important topic that every senior should know about: Medicare health insurance. Read this article to learn about changes in cost-sharing premiums, deductibles, coinsurance and copays for 2017. Happy Spring, everyone!
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Pittsburgh Philharmonic performs Dvorak, Sibelius and more The March 24 and 25 concerts of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic will feature Dvorak’s Serenade for Winds, the Warlock Capriol Suite, and Sibelius’ Finlandia, each highlighting smaller ensembles in the orchestra. Also appearing on the program and performing with the orchestra will be the winner of the Philharmonic’s annual Young Artist Concerto competition.
Estate Planning Essentials When a senior loved one ends up in a nursing home for rehabilitation, the entire family is justifiably concerned about who will pay for that care, because cost of care can easily be $250 per day, and with rehabilitation services, much more.
The orchestra’s March 24 performance will be at Butler County Community College’s Succop Theater. Tickets are available online at https://itkt.choicecrm.net/templates/ BCCC/, or by calling (724) 284-8505. Tickets also are available at the door. Student and senior discounts are available, as are group rates. Curtain time is 8 p.m.
Now in its 41st season, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic has approximately 70 musicians from the tri-state area, ranging in age from 15 to 80, who perform great works of classical music at various venues in the region. Members of the orchestra include business executives, retirees, students, teachers, and other professionals, some who have been performing with the Philharmonic for over 20 years, several who teach or play music professionally, and some who have advanced music degrees. The music director for the Philharmonic is Edward Leonard.
Free bus trip for World War II and Korean veterans
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free bus trip is planned for World War II and Korean War veterans to visit their Memorials in Washington, DC. May 18. This one day trip departs early and returns between 9 and 10 p.m. Departure points are Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Box lunch and dinners are provided, as well as snacks and drinks. There is a registered nurse on each bus. Wheelchairs provided upon request. For more information or to make a reservation, call (724) 7093614. All donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Bus Trip and mail to Wesbanco Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009, Attn: Heather N. Seating is reserved for veterans only. BCSN
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The first 20 days are paid 100%. The next 80 days are paid partially, but there is an expensive co-pay per day. For many people, their supplemental insurance covers that copay. What happens if you successfully rehab and go home, and end up back in the hospital a couple of months later? The 100 day clock will reset and you will get another 100 days if there has been a 60 day gap between leaving the nursing home and the subsequent hospital admission. This is not unlimited, as there is a lifetime limit, but that is rarely a limit that anyone reaches. Alternatively, what happens if you are unable to return home by the end of the 100 days? At this point, Medicare quits paying and the patient must pay privately for care. With the average cost of care exceeding $8,900 per month in Pennsylvania, many families have trouble making ends meet.
To find out more about this topic and other legal issues affecting seniors, attend a FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP at the Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLO, Mars Office on March 23 at 2 p.m. and MarchM 8 ata6yp.m.; Office 1 8at athet Butler 6 p .m. March 1, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. and March 15 at 6 p.m. To RSVP or M a y 5 at to find out about other upcoming workshops, call (724) 841-0004 6 p . m. or visit HeritageElderLaw.com.
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The March 25 concert will be held in Scotus Hall at Mt. Alvernia. Tickets are available at http://pghphil.org/tickets/ or for cash only at the door and are $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. Children under 12 are free. To inquire about group rates, call (412) 223-7501. Curtain time is 7 p.m.
The first thing to know, is that if the patient has had a three day hospital stay as an admitted patient prior to entering the nursing home, Medicare will pay for the stay and the rehabilitation, subject to limits. Here is how it works.
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Most families in this situation should consult with an elder law attorney to understand how Medicaid benefits can be accessed to pay for care. The Medicaid rules are complex and require considerable planning.
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Allergies + Asthma = The Double Whammy
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pring has sprung and it may cause you to experience sneezing and wheezing! This article will help you learn the facts about some asthma and allergies: Hayfever and other allergens can cause asthma symptoms. It is important to take a long-term control asthma medication and an allergy medicine before the spring and fall allergy season begins. It is common to have asthma and allergies. Studies show that 75 percent of people with asthma have allergies. Pollen from trees, grass and ragweed can cause symptoms. A person may sneeze or have a stuffy or runny nose, but pollen can also cause asthma symptoms including chest tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath and cough. A person with asthma can also have allergies to pets, dust mites, mold and cockroaches, so they will need to be on the look out to see how they react. If they do have a reaction, then they will need to avoid those allergens.
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As people age, they also become more sensitive to allergy triggers. A number of factors contribute to an older person’s risk for developing allergy related conditions. These include frailty, coexisting medical conditions, memory issues, and use of multiple prescribed and non-prescribed medications. How Do Allergens Affect Asthma? The body thinks the allergen is invading the body and so it tries to reject it. The body does this by releasing chemicals that cause a person to have nose and eye symptoms. Some people get the same reaction in their lungs and they get asthma symptoms.
Research has shown that when a person’s hayfever is treated, they have less hospitalizations and emergency room visits. So if a person has asthma, it is important that they have their allergies treated, too. How Are Allergies + Asthma Treated? Lifestyle • It is best if the person can avoid the allergens. • Do not smoke. Parents should avoid smoking around their children in the home and in the car. • Caregivers should be on the lookout for the traditional signs of allergies, including sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes. Keep Benadryl and other allergy symptom relief medications with you when away from home for those unexpected allergy attacks. • If the elderly patient has asthma, always carry a rescue inhaler when away from home. • Remember to pack sunscreen for those outdoor activities this spring. Regular medication use makes older persons more susceptible to sunburn. Protect eyes with sunglasses and wear a hat to protect the top of the head.
• A doctor may order a long-term control asthma medicine to help decrease swelling in the airways. These medicines take about a month before the person feels the full benefit, so it is best to start taking the long-term control medicine before the spring and fall allergy season begins. Sometimes a person forgets to start the medicine early. If this happens, they should start taking it as soon as they remember. • Allergies can be treated with allergy pills or prescription nasal sprays. It is best to take these medicines before the symptoms begin. • A nasal wash of salt water can help clear out pollen and mucus from the nose. This can be purchased at a drug or grocery store. • The doctor may recommend allergy shots. Tips to Help Avoid Hayfever and Asthma Symptoms Keep the windows in your house and car closed on high pollen days. Air conditioning can help decrease pollen counts and help a person breathe easier. Listen to the news. Do not exercise outdoors when the pollen or air pollution levels are high. Do not hang your clothes outside to dry. Bed linens will collect pollen. Try to stay inside on windy days as it will blow pollen in the air.
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Avoid mowing the grass. If you need to mow, wear a mask.
• Asthma related breathing problems are treated with a rescue inhaler. This will help relieve symptoms within minutes.
If you spend a lot of time outside when the pollen counts are high, take a shower to rinse the pollen from your skin and hair.
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Take time to review Medicare costs for 2017 Continued from page 1
Other Part B Costs In addition to their monthly premium, those with Medicare Part B must meet an annual deductible before their coverage starts. The annual deductible for all beneficiaries in 2017 is $183. Once this deductible is met, Part B covers outpatient physical and mental health services at 80 percent. As a reminder, Medicare beneficiaries are responsible for paying Part A (if any) and Part B monthly premiums regardless of how they get their Medicare (through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan). Individuals in Original Medicare (who use the red, white and blue card when getting care) with no additional insurance are subject to the Part A and B deductibles and coinsurance described above. Those in a Medicare Advantage plan can be charged the Part A and B costs set by their particular plan. Medicare Part D
Part B Premium The amount someone has to pay for Part B in 2017 depends on their situation. People who were on Medicare in 2016 and who have their premium deducted from their Social Security check are either paying $104.90 or $121.80 per month. These premiums have increased slightly in 2017 because of the very small cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits. However, people will see no increase in the amount of Social Security deposited into their accounts this year because that cost of living adjustment is instead being applied to their 2017 Medicare premium. For people whose Medicare starts in 2017, their monthly premium amount is $134. In addition to these new beneficiaries, the following people will pay a Part B premium of $134 per month in 2017:
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Individuals, such as those not collecting Social Security benefits, who pay their Part B premium directly to Medicare rather than have it automatically deducted from their Social Security check. Those with limited income and resources who qualify for the Medicare Savings Program where Medicaid pays their Part B premium. These people will have to pay the $134 premium amount if Medicaid stops paying their premium at some point during the year. As in previous years, beneficiaries with annual income above $85,000/single or $170,000/married pay higher Part B premiums. Using the $134 premium amount as a base, these individuals are charged an increased premium on a sliding scale based on the amount of their taxable income.
Part D is the prescription drug benefit of Medicare that covers medications beneficiaries get through a pharmacy. These are the costs for a standard Part D plan in 2017: The plan’s monthly premium (varies from plan to plan); An annual deductible of $400; During the initial coverage period, a 25 percent co-pay for each covered prescription until the person’s total drug costs reach $3,700; During the coverage gap (often referred to as the “doughnut hole”), a percentage of the costs of their drugs (40 percent of the cost of brand-name drugs and 51 percent of the cost of generics plus a small dispensing fee) until the consumer’s total out-of-pocket expenses reach $4,950; and During the catastrophic coverage period, a co-pay of $3.30 for generics and $8.25 for brand name drugs, or a five percent co-pay, whichever is greater, for the rest of the year.
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People with limited income and resources may qualify for Extra Help from Medicare that helps pay their Part D costs. Some beneficiaries receive Full Extra Help while others get Partial Extra Help. Anyone who qualifies for the Full Extra Help from Medicare has the following Part D costs in 2017: • $0 premium (as long as he is enrolled in one of the nine stand-alone drug plans available in 2017 that provide standard benefits and charge a premium below the Extra Help Benchmark amount of $39.45) • Small co-pays for their prescription medications: 2 $1.20/generics and $3.70/ brand names (if income is less than 100 percent Federal Poverty Level) or
Those beneficiaries who qualify for Partial Extra Help in 2017 will pay the following costs: • A portion of their Part D plan monthly premium depending on the amount of their Extra Help; • A deductible no higher than $82; • 15 percent co-pays on all of their medications until they reach total out-of-pocket expenses of $4,950; • During the catastrophic coverage period, co-pays of $3.30/generics and $8.25 /name brands for the rest of the year Remember: a Medicare beneficiary who receives any amount of Extra Help from Medicare has no coverage gap (doughnut hole), no matter what Part D plan he or she joins.
2 $3.30/generics and $8.25/ brand names (if income above 100 percent Federal Poverty Level) or
Anyone interested in finding out if they qualify for help with their Medicare costs can contact the APPRISE program at (800) 783-7067. BCSN
• $0 if someone is on Medicare and receiving Medicaid long-term care services in a nursing home or through a Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program
This article was written by the PA Health Law Project, which provides free legal help to low-income seniors. Call PHLP at (800) 274-3258 or visit phlp.org.
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Preventing crime at home
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ost of us want to believe that crime is something that only happens “out there”—beyond our neighborhood or on the evening news. While older adults are less likely to be victims of crime than young adults, we can’t ignore that seniors are often targets for robbery, purse snatching, car theft, and home repair and Internet scams. Don’t let the fear of crime stop you from enjoying life but do be aware of your surroundings, even in your own home. These tips can help you fight crime and stay safe. In Your Home:
* Make sure your locks, doors and windows are strong and Keep them locked when you are at home and away. Agingsecure. Waiver Service Coordination
Choose option! * Don’t open the yourlocal door before you know who’s there. Look through a peephole or safe window first. * Don’t be afraid to hang up on telephone salespeople. Don’t give personal information over the phone.
* Be on guard about hiring people who come door-to-door looking for home repair work. * Be careful when buying things online. Make sure that any website you are ordering items from has a secure server.
Center for Community Resources' Butler * Make a list of your expensive belongings and take pictures based Service Coordinators are responsive, of the most valuable items. Store these papers in a safe place. caring and committed to helping you maintain your independence.
* Don’t keep large amounts of money at home. * Consider using a home alarm system. Personal Response Systems (PERS) Personal response systems allow a person — with the touch of a button — to reach someone at a response center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For seniors and people with disabilities, these systems can give you or a loved one peace of mind. The senior or disabled individual can often continue with daily activities and remain independent as a result of having a PERS. Personal response systems to choose from include: Concordia Visiting Nurses (724) 352-2883 Lutheran SeniorLife VNA Western PA (877) 862-6659 Vector Security (800) 756-9161 Local telephone service providers may also be of assistance in arranging personal response systems. Contact your local telephone provider. BCSN
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Pennsylvania property tax/rent rebate program applications now available
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pplication forms for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available for eligible Butler County residents to begin claiming on property taxes or rent paid in 2016. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and disabled persons over the age of 18. The income limit for the program is $35,000 annually for homeowners and up to $15,000 annually for renters, with half of social security income excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying home owners can boost rebates to $975. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Income Eligibility: Homeowners: Income Maximum Standard Rebate $0 to $8,000 $650 $8,001 to $15,000 $500 $15,001 to $18,000 $300 $18,001 to $35,000 $250 Renters:
$0 to $8,000
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Each resident who prepared and filed a paper application last year, and did not utilize computer software to do so, should receive a 2016 application form by February 28. Renters who prepared claims last year using computer software rather than the PA-1000 booklet received letters by mail reminding them to apply for a 2016 rebate, and providing them with two copies of the PA-1000 Rent Certificate and Rent Rebate application.
Older adults must reapply for rebates every year because rebates are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid each year. It costs nothing to apply for a rebate. Application forms and assistance are available at no cost from the Department of Revenue district offices, state legislators’ offices, and locally through the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. The Butler County Area Agency on Aging will be offering in-office application assistance at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging’s main location, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Butler, PA 16001. It is recommended that interested applicants make an appointment ahead of time by calling the Butler County Area Agency on Aging directly at (724) 282-3008. The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2016 is June 30, 2017. Rebates will be processed and distributed up to one month after the application has been filed. More than $297 million in property tax and rent rebates have been sent to more than 587,000 homeowners and renters across the state for taxes and rent paid in 2015. The department wants all eligible Pennsylvanian’s to apply for and receive rebates through this program, but cautions that fraudulent or falsified rebate claims will result in a denial of rebate. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery and revenue from slots gaming. Since the program’s 1971 inception, older adults and adults with disabilities have received $5.4 billion in property tax and rent rebates. BCSN Applying for Property Tax/Rent Rebate is easy. Call (888) 222-9190 or visit Revenue.state.pa.us. Pick up an application at one of the following locations: your local legislator’s office, senior center, or at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001.
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By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator Butler County Area Agency on Aging For Butler County Senior News
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By Appointment Only For appointment, call 2-1-1 Tanglewood, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora, PA 16045 Tuesdays, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. Site runs through April 11
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Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr., Butler, PA 16001 Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Site runs through April 13 Zelienople Public Library, 227 S. High St., Zelienople, PA 16063 Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Site runs through April 6 Mars Area Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars, PA 16046 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Site runs through April 10 Cranberry Township Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA Mondays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Site runs through April 10 March 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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Senior Center events
_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure at 9:30 a.m. March 7; mind matters series at 10:30 a.m. March 8; bingo at 10 a.m. and birthday celebration March 9; stroke support group at 10 a.m. March 14; bingo at 10 a.m., gambling program at noon and St. Patrick’s Day party March 16; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. and spring fling party March 21; bingo at 10 a.m. March 23; and hula hoop day, bring a hula hoop March 30. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: long-term care at 11 a.m. March 2; mystery dinner theater from 4 to 7 p.m. March 7, cost is $8; birthday celebration March 9; mind matter series at 10:30 a.m. March 15; St. Patrick’s Day party March 16; game day from 2 to 5 p.m. March 21, cost is $3; leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. March 23; wellness breakfast at 8:30 a.m. March 29; and artery disease and diabetes at 11 a.m. March 30. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: leg vein screening from 10 a.m. to noon March 2; coffee and doughnut chat from 10 to 11 a.m. March 7; soup night from 4 to 7 p.m. March 8, cost is $5; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration March 9; white elephant bingo at 12:30 p.m. March 14; ice cream bar at 12:30 p.m. and mind matter series at 1 p.m. March 15; and spring celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414.
_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Klondike Bars at 12:30 p.m., cost is $1 and birthday Celebration March 9; nifty nails with Butler Vo-Tech at 10:45 a.m. March 14; healthy eating at 1 p.m. and St. Patrick’s Day party March 16; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. March 23; and mind matter series at 1 p.m. March 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. March 2; leadership council meeting at 12:45 p.m. March 6; birthday celebration March 9; closed caption phone presentation at 12:45 p.m., Wii bowling and St. Patrick’s Day party March 13; book club at 10 a.m. March 20; and wellness breakfast at 10 a.m., mind matters series at 10:30 a.m. and Butler County K9 unit at 12:30 p.m. March 27. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: VNA game day and birthday party at 12:30 p.m. March 9; St. Patrick’s Day party at 10:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. March 16; mind matter series at 12:30 p.m. March 28; wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. March 29; and cowboy theme party with entertainment at 10:45 a.m. March 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: Mardi Gras party March 2; chair yoga at 10 a.m. and National Cereal Day March 7; birthday celebration at 11:30 a.m. March 9; National Pie Day March 14; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. and St. Patrick’s Day party March 16; chair volleyball at 10 a.m. March 21; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. March 23; and wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. and mind matter series at 10 a.m. March 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN March 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: 500 card party at 11:45 a.m. March 1, cost is $2.50; birthday celebration and at 11:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. March 9; Johnny Appleseed Day at 11:30 a.m. March 10; Seniors for Safe Driving from noon to 4 p.m. March 14, call (800) 559-4880 for reservations; mind matter series at 10 a.m. March 15; St. Patrick’s Day party at 11:30 a.m. March 17; national storytelling day at 10 a.m. March 20; 500 card party from 5:30 to 9 p.m. March 21, cost is $5; vein screening at 10:30 a.m. March 23; and wellness breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392.
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March Menu for senior centers
Wednesday, March 1: Baked crab cake, noodles, Italian vegetable medley, peaches. Thursday, March 2: Hot dog, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, brownie. Friday, March 3: Tuna patty, wild rice, sweet peas, fruit. Monday, March 6: Italian meatball hoagie, new potatoes, mixed bean medley, tapioca pudding. Tuesday, March 7: Stuffed pepper cup, whipped potatoes, yellow beans pears. Wednesday, March 8: Italian hoagie, noodle soup, peaches. Thursday, March 9, Birthday menu: Roasted pork loin, scalloped potatoes, sweet peas and onions, cupcake. Friday, March 10: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fruit. Monday, March 13: Baked ham slice, mashed sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, ice cream. Tuesday, March 14: Barbecue chicken breast, seasoned redskin potatoes, country vegetable blend, cookie.
Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging
Serving you: About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home. Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA How may we help you?
Wednesday, March 15: Chili mac, mixed greens, applesauce. Thursday, March 16: Hot turkey and swiss sandwich, cheesy broccoli soup, fruit. Friday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day: Breaded lemon pepper pollock, baked potato, garden salad, peaches with topping. Monday, March 20, Spring menu: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, Italian beans, banana pudding. Tuesday, March 21: Ham and scalloped potato casserole, braised cabbage, green beans, ice cream.
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Wednesday, March 22: Barbecue pulled pork sandwich, Southwest rice and black beans, coleslaw, fruit. Thursday, March 23: Grilled chicken Caesar salad, mixed greens, navy bean soup, pears. Friday, March 24: Vegetable lasagna, mixed greens, apple. Monday, March 27: Roast turkey, stuffing, carrots, mashed potatoes, applesauce. Tuesday, March 28: Penne pasta with meatballs, mixed greens, peaches. Wednesday, March 29: Open faced roast beef sandwich, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, cookie. Thursday, March 30: Cheeseburger, oven browned potatoes, coleslaw, fruit. Friday, March 31: Baked pollock, baked potato, Harvard beets, fruit salad. March 2017 • Butler County Senior News
• Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management
For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us
Senior Resources
Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues affecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future. AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277. County of Butler Area Agency on Aging: www.co.butler. pa.us/butler/. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 282-3008 or 1 (888) 367-2434. Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call 1 (800) 272-3900. Benefits Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.
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Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116. Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636. Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227. Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.longtermcare.state. pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call 1 (866) 286-3636. BCSN
– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more. Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it. 231 W. Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001
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COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.
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Entertainments and Events • Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents “Symphony Idol” at 7:30 p.m. on March 4 at Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. Enjoy popular music performed by TV sensations Matt Giraud, LaKisha Jones and Haley Scarnato from “American Idol.” Cost is $20. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit butlersymphony.org. • Mark Milovats, a singer, entertainer, recording artist and premiere showman, will perform at 8 p.m. on March 4 at The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. He has performed with country music legends Boots Randolph, Rascal Flatts and has opened for Frank Sinatra, Engelbert Humperdink, Barry Manilow and Perry Como. Cost is $33 per person. Call (724) 742-0400 or visit thestrandtheater.org.
• The Celtic Tenors will perform at 6:30 p.m. March 6 and 7 at The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. Ireland’s most successful classical crossover group has performed in music halls, arenas, even stadiums the world over. They genuinely love what they do and it shines through in each rendition of beautiful Celtic songs like the haunting “Danny Boy” exhilarating classics like “Nessun Dorma.” Call (724) 742-0400 or visit thestrandtheater. org. • The Mars Area Public Library, 107 Grand Ave., Mars, will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 9, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 10 and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 11. Call (724) 625-9048 or visit marsarealibrary.org. • It’s December 1970 and Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his manager, “The Colonel,” knows of his
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Entertainments and Events • The ninth annual Shamrock Shuffle will take place March 18 in downtown Harmony, German Street. Race registration will be held at Grace Church of Harmony, 538 Main St., Harmony. Race options include half marathon at 7:30 a.m.; 5K at 10 a.m.; one mile at 10:45 a.m. Post race party, food and awards at 11:30 a.m. Call (724) 321-4265 or visit getfitfamilies.com.
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• The Maridon Book Club will be meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. March 30 at The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., Butler, to discuss “Unaccustomed Earth” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Light refreshments will be provided. Call (724)282-0123 or visit maridon.org.
• Presidio Brass will perform a concert at 8 p.m. March 31 at Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. Since forming in 2006, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with fresh, original arrangements, this Yamaha Performing Ensemble from San Diego, California has developed a truly unique sound. Call (724) 284-8505 or visit bc3.edu/campus/butler/ succop-theater/index.html. • Old Stone House, 2865 William Flynn Hwy., Slippery Rock, will offer a one-day Open Hearth Foodways Class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8. The historic cooking programs allow visitors to learn more about local history, while also learning the role of food and cooking in our rich past. Visitors enjoy a hands-on, interactive history education while sampling delicious dishes from long ago. Tea and crumpets are the feature this month. Cost is $15 per person. Call (724) 738-4964 or visit oldstonehousepa.org/tasteofhistory/. • The sixth annual Butler County Home Show will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 8 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9 at The Family Sports Center, 542 Evans City Rd., Butler. Find fresh ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating and landscaping projects. Free admission and free parking. Visit butlercountyhomeshow. com. BCSN
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• “We’ve Only Just Begun” (a Carpenters tribute) will take place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. March 31 at Slippery Rock University, University Union MPR, 103 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. Led by Michelle Berting Brett and accompanied by a live Nashville band directed by Harry Sharpe, “We’ve Only Just Begun” re-creates the original sound of the Carpenters, one of the most successful and beloved recording acts of all time. Tickets are $22 for adults; $20 for seniors; $18 for youth; and $8 for SRU students. Call (724) 738-2018 to place an order or visit sru.edu/life-at-sru/arts-and-culture/performingarts-series or weveonlyjustbegunshow.com.
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Keenagers offer monthly meetings and travel opportunites
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ust because you are over 60, doesn’t mean that you stop learning, growing, traveling and having fun. Keenagers is a lively group for seniors ages 60 and older. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except for November and December when adjustments are made for the holidays). Meetings are held at noon for a luncheon, the program begins at 1 p.m. Meals are provided for all meetings except for the June picnic. Rolls, butter and drinks (decaf coffee) are always provided. Bring your own table setting for lunch. A $5 donation is requested per person. Meetings are held at Portersville Presbyterian Church, 1297 Perry Hwy., Portersville. Travel opportunities include the following: 2 The Atlantic Boys Musical April 7. Cost is $100 and includes transportation, lunch and show. 2 Renfro Valley, Noah’s Ark June 23 to 24. Cost is $330 and includes transportation, one breakfast, one lunch, two dinners and two shows. 2 Mystery Tour in August. More information coming. 2 Palace Theatre, The Texas Tenors September 11. Cost is $118 and includes transportation, lunch and show.
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2 Branson Christmas Tour November 13 to 18. Cost TBA. 2 Riverside Inn, It’s a Wonderful Life December 5. Cost is $85 and includes transportation lunch and show. All listed trips are tentative and subject to change. Trip brochures are available at Keenager meetings or send a self addressed stamped envelop to Peg Stickel 1297 Perry Hwy., Portersville, PA 16051. BCSN Keenagers was started April 1979. The average attendance is 85 per meeting. All seniors are welcome. For information on meals and programs call, Joan Courtney at (724) 865-2845; for travel information call Peg Stickel at (724) 368-3225. To reach the church, call (724) 368-8050.
Casino Day Trips. Get Out For a Fun-Filled Day!
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Greetings! We’d like to introduce our company, Urso Bus, LLC, which is a family-owned company based in our hometown, Shaler Township. Our business was founded on the motto that we wanted to provide safe and reliable transportation at a reasonable price. Throughout our 15 years of service, we are proud to have served the senior community by taking them on day trips to places such as the Rivers Casino, Wheeling, Meadows, etc. And not just seniors, we serve everyone. Call to schedule an individual or group trip. We would love to talk to you about how we can serve you. Sincerely, Scott and Michelle Urso
Free play is for groups of 20 or more depending on the pick-up location area, and also is subject to change based on adjustments made by casinos.
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Urso Bus can also provide any day trips your group would like. Go see a Pirate Game, enjoy a play at the Benedum, delight at the beauty of the Spring Flower Show at the Phipps Conservatory, or even have lunch and take a tour of the Narcissi Winery. If you can dream it, we can take your group there! Call us to help you schedule a delightful day out!
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Why Can’t Coffee Shops Spell Correctly? When asked for his name by the coffee shop clerk, my brother-in-law answered, “Marc, with a C.” Minutes later, he was handed his coffee with his name written on the side: Cark. Bullseye Don’t get upset if I ask you where something is in Target when you choose to wear a red shirt and khakis to shop. Every Time I Say That… Every time I say that I’m ready to order in a restaurant, what I really mean is that I’m not ready but the panic will help me make a decision. Achy Back An aching back sent me stumbling to the drugstore for relief. After a search I found what I was looking for: a selection of heating pads specifically for people with back pain—all on the bottom shelf. Expanding Inventory BASKETBALL COACH DRIBBLE FOUL
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I spotted several pairs of men’s Levi’s at a garage sale. They were sizes 30, 31, and 32, but I was looking for size 33. So I asked the owner if he had a pair. He shook his head. “I’m still wearing the 33s,” he said. “Come back next year.”
Care You Can Count On
• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 14 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)
Serving the Community Since 1967
• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those needing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs. • BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients. • We operate 11 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day. • Reduced rates are available for members.
Butler Ambulance Service • 106 First Street Butler, PA 16001 • (724) 283-4385
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What is the common name and place?
Answer all of the questions correctly for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. Lloyd _____ of Madison County? A. Bridges; B. Persons; C. Dolly; D. Temperance
6. Rock ______ Bay? A. Hudson; B. Roll; C. Biscayne; D. Powell
2. River _____, Arizona? A. Mississippi; B. Tucson; C. Phoenix; D. Grande
7. Martin Luther ____s County, NY? A. Davis; B. Smith; C. Rivers; D. King
3. Dolley _____, Wisconsin? A. Michigan; B. Green Bay; C. Madison; D. Lake
8. Grover _________, Ohio? A. Canton; B. Muppet; C. Cleveland; D. Columbus
4. Johnny ______ City, Nevada? A. Rocket; B. Las Vegas; C. Carson; D. Come Lately
9. South _______ Fanning? A. Dakota; B. Wales; C. Carolina; D. Fork
5. Francis S. _____ Largo? A. Mara; B. Dell; C. Key; D. Locke
10. John ______, Colorado? A. Salem; B. Casper; C. Trenton; D. Denver
To enter, mail your answers to Butler 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 Butler County Senior News.
Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________
Congratulations to Joan Pollard who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. 1929; 2. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; 3. Wings; 4. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel; 5. Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles; 6. Bob Hope; 7. Gone With the Wind” (1939); 8. The Godfather Part 2 (1974); 9. Sidney Poitier; 10. Plaster.
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