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Cranberry Place residents display their creative works at first annual art show.
Cranberry Place residents display artistic talents at first annual art show The first annual Cranberry Place Art Show was held at the Cranberry Townshipbased UPMC facility in January, and the talent displayed on the walls was amazing. The event offered residents and their families a chance to view works of art created by their loved ones under the guidance of the Fine Arts Miracles art program. This program has been teaching
art classes at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Pittsburgh (as well as Rochester and Buffalo, New York) since 2007. Artists from the program visit Cranberry Place once a month and guide residents through challenging and exciting creations that are both seasonal- and artist-focused. Their activities draw on subjects from nature, portraiture
and styles from the art masters such as Klimt, Picasso, Kandinsky and Mondrian. “Very often, I hear our residents say that they have no artistic ability. Well, that’s just not true,” says Cranberry Place’s activities director Michele Skal. “Because the staff at Fine Arts Miracles is so ingenious, the residents Continued on page 12
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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.
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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. Please check with your healthcare provider to determine which type *Content adapted from the American Diabetes Association of insulin and medication regimen is best for you. Starts working within…
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Entertainment and Events * Walk the trails at Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler, with one of the park’s naturalists. Hikes take place every Thursday (except holidays) year round at 9 a.m. and are free and open to the public. Visit www.aswp.org/locations/succop/ for details. * The second annual LIFE Program Purse Bash will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 7 at the Mars VFW, 331 Mars Valencia Rd., Mars. Admission is $25 per person and includes food, beverages and four chances to win. Winner need not be present to win. Only 250 tickets to be sold. Call (724) 302-2487 to purchase tickets or for more information. * The second annual Celebration of Chocolate will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7 at the Regional Learning Alliance, 850 Cranberry Woods
Dr., Cranberry Township. Families can enjoy chocolate vendors, a chocolate fountain, hourly chocolate demonstrations, a children’s area, appearances by Willy Wonka and a Golden Ticket raffle. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Save $1/ per adult admission by bringing a nonperishable donation to support Gleaners Food Bank. Call (866) 856-8444. * Bartramian Audubon Society Nature Program takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. March 9 at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2961 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. Monthly meetings are held and feature a presentation on nature, wildlife, and conservation. There is no charge and you do not need to be a member to attend. Refreshments are served after the program. * HIS Kids Christian School, 650 Saxonburg Rd., Butler, will hold a “Funny
Fundraiser” at 7 p.m. March 14. This family friendly event will feature a dessert bar and beverages. Cost is $20 per person. Email Amy to reserve your tickets at HKCSboard@gmail.com or visit www.slapsticksproductions.com. * A Crystal Ball will take place at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at Pittsburgh Marriot North, Cranberry Township. This black tie optional event features a Roaring 1920s-themed festivities and will include a cocktail hour and dinner, silent auction, live auction and basket auction. Tuesday Night Big Band will provide the evening’s entertainment. All proceeds will benefit BHS Foundation. Call (724) 284-4716 for details. * Come out to Beaver County Community College’s Cultural Center Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler, for the Pittsburgh Philharmonic at Succop Theater at 8 p.m. March 20. Part of
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Entertainment and Events the Pittsburgh Philharmonic MiniSeries, this program will showcase the winners of both the Young Artist Concerto Competition and the Young Artist Composition Competition as they perform with the Philharmonic. The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Fidelio Overture” and the iconic Symphony #5. Call (724) 284-8505 or visit http://bc3.edu/theater/ for details. * Maple Sugaring at Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. March 22. Celebrate the end of winter with the seasonal tradition of maple sugaring. This presentation will unravel the mystery of how a tree works and will demonstrate the art of maple sugaring from past to present. The program will begin indoors and will move outside for a guided walk featuring a working evaporator and a taste of spring itself; real maple syrup.
Be sure to arrive on time for this very popular, annual event. * Maple madness pancake breakfast and hike will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. Enjoy a pancake brunch complete with fresh maple syrup, then take a guided walk through the trails at Succop Nature Park to learn the history of maple sugaring. Registration is required. Call (724) 586-2591 or visit www.aswp.org to register or for more information. * Come out for the Spring Symposium set to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 28 at Glade Run Lutheran Services, 70 W. Beaver Rd., Zelienople. This one-day educational gardening workshop features breakfast, lunch, vendor tables, plant sale, silent auction and entertaining speakers. Featured speakers are Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s
Doug Oster and pruning expert Carol Chernega. Topics include: Savvy Solutions to Common Gardening Mistakes, Proper Pruning, and Cuttings and Plant Propagation. Meet local farm celebrity waiters, including GAC–TV’s Farm Kings, as they serve lunch. All proceeds benefit the therapeutic programs at Glade Run Adventures. Cost is $75 per person. Registration required. Download a registration form at www. gladerun.org. Call (724) 452-4453, ext. 1277 for details. * Celebrate Butler County with the Butler County Symphony from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 11 at the Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill, Butler. Join Nanette Solomon and the Slippery Rock University Concert Choir as they celebrate Butler County. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit http://butlersymphony.org/ for details. BCSN
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Pennsylvania’s PACE and PACENET programs can lower your prescription drug costs By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator Butler County Area Agency on Aging For Butler County Senior News
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n Pennsylvania, seniors who are eligible for Medicare may also be eligible for coverage assistance from the PACE and PACENET programs. Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and the PACE Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) are well known programs administered by the state that help seniors who are faced with high prescription drug costs. Program benefits are available to older Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older who are on a limited income. These programs, which work with Medicare Prescription Drug plans (Part D), retiree or union coverage, employer drug coverage, and veterans’ prescription benefits, provide generic and namebrand prescription drugs at a minimal cost to the beneficiary.
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The PACE and PACENET program offers two tiers of prescription savings. In order to qualify for either program, beneficiaries must be age 65 or older, a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of application, and cannot be receiving prescription benefits under Medical Assistance (Medicaid). The programs differ in income requirement and benefit structure. Under PACE, qualifying beneficiaries must have an annual income less than $14,500 for a single individual, and annual income less than $17,700 for a married couple. Beneficiaries who qualify for PACE will receive a $6 copay for each generic drug prescription and $9 copay for each name-brand drug March 2015 • Butler County Senior News
prescription. PACE beneficiaries may also receive premium subsidy if they are enrolled in either a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). The PACENET program offers beneficiaries with higher annual income assistance with their prescription drug copayments. Under PACENET, qualifying beneficiaries must have an annual income less than $23,500 for a single individual, and an annual income less than $31,500 for a married couple. Beneficiaries who qualify for PACENET will receive an $8 copay for each generic drug prescription and a $15 copay for each name-brand drug prescription. PACENET beneficiaries receive no premium assistance for their Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D).
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• 65 years of age or older • A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of your application • Not receiving prescription benefits under Medical Assistance • Total annual income for a single person: $14,500 or less • Total annual income for a married couple: $17,700 or less • As a PACE card holder, you pay a $6 copayment for each generic drug prescription and a $9 copayment for each name-brand drug prescription
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PACENET: • 65 years of age or older • A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of your application • Not receiving prescription benefits under Medical Assistance • Total annual income for a single person: $23,500 • Total annual income for a married couple: $31,500 • As a PACENET card holder, you pay an $8 copayment for each generic drug prescription and a $15 copayment for each name-brand drug prescription *Income eligibility for PACE and PACENET is based on the applicant’s income in the calendar year before the application. PACE and PACENET are meant to be payers of last resort, meaning that the programs only pay for a portion of your prescription drug costs not covered by your existing Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or health insurance plan. In order to receive the maximum benefits from PACE and PACENET, it is recommended that you be enrolled in, or have some type of creditable prescription drug coverage, from either a Medicare Advantage Plan, or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). PACE and PACENET will work with your coverage to ensure optimum savings on your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. However, eligibility does not hinge on enrollment in a Medicare Advantage Plan, or Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). Effective January 1, 2015, PACENET members without
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creditable prescription drug coverage will pay a $33.91 premium at the pharmacy each month. PACE members without creditable prescription drug coverage will not be subject to the program’s monthly premium. If you are using a Medicare Advantage Plan, or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) in conjunction with PACE or PACENET, medications covered under your plan’s formulary will be covered under the program price. Beneficiaries using PACE or PACENET in place of creditable drug coverage must provide a physician’s prescription in order for medication to be dispensed and covered under the program price. Insulin, insulin syringes and insulin needles are the only exceptions. Overthe-counter medications such as aspirin, antacid, vitamin, and experimental drugs are not covered under PACE and PACENET, even if prescribed by a physician. In order to receive the program benefits, cardholders must present their PACE or PACENET card, prescriptions, and verification of prescription drug coverage, if applicable, at participating pharmacies. Virtually all pharmacies in Pennsylvania participate in the PACE and PACENET program. Out-of-state pharmacies cannot participate in the program, and monthly supplies of medications cannot be mailed to beneficiaries traveling outside of Pennsylvania. Eligibility in PACE and PACENET is subject to annual renewal. Cardholders should note the expiration date on the front of the PACE and PACENET cards. Program beneficiaries will automatically receive a renewal application in the mail two months before the
benefit expires. Your program benefits will be terminated if you move out of state, if it is determined that you have abused your privileges or in some way defrauded the program, or you are eligible for prescription benefits under Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid). “Outside of the obvious prescription savings guaranteed by the PACE and PACENET programs, cardholders will no longer be subject to prescription drug limitations placed on Medicare beneficiaries under the Coverage Gap, or ‘Donut Hole’,” according to Adele Dean, regional APPRISE coordinator for western Pennsylvania. “Even if you’re only on one or two prescription medications, the guarantee of avoiding the ‘Donut Hole’ makes the program extremely attractive.” Medicare beneficiaries with the PACE and PACENET programs are also eligible for a yearly Special Enrollment Period (SEP), that enables beneficiaries to switch or add Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), outside of the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period. “You really have nothing to lose by applying for PACE or PACENET,” Adele says. “Even if you may be slightly over the income limit, apply anyway. You have so much to gain from this great program.” BCSN Applying for PACE or PACENET is easy. Call (800) 225-7223 or visit www.aging. state.pa.us. Pick up an application at one of the following locations: your local pharmacy or senior center, or at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001. March 2015 • Butler County Senior News
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Senior Center events
_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: crime prevention program at 5 p.m. March 3; card party at noon March 4; hand and foot card game at noon March 5, 12, and 19; Property and Rent Rebate presentation at 9:30 a.m. March 6; book club at 4 p.m. March 11 (seating is limited, call ahead); leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. March 12; bingo with Ed at 10 a.m. March 13; ‘Come Travel with Us’ program at 5 p.m. March 17, reservations are required; ElderLaw program at 5 p.m. March 24; and game night at 5 p.m. March 31. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. March 3; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. March 9; bingo fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. March 12, 20 and 26; making noodles at 9 a.m. March 16; St. Patrick’s Day party March 17; spring Equinox party March 20; and soup, salad and pie fundraiser at 9 a.m. March 24. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: hoagie orders due March 11; birthday celebration March 12; St. Patrick’s Day party March 17; hoagie delivery day March 18; gambling program at 11 a.m. March 19; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. March 24; soup sale March 25; and leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. March 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.
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_ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: bring a friend to breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 2; Property and Rent Rebate presentation at 12:30 p.m. March 9; drum circle at 1 p.m. March 10; leadership meeting at 12:30 a.m. March 11 and 19; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. March 12; St. Patrick’s Day party March 17; sing along with Ella Mae and Bob at 12:30 p.m. March 26 and soup and dessert fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. March 26, cost is $5 per person. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 538-9414. _ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Klondike sale from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 2, $1 each; gambling and seniors at 11:15 a.m. March 10; pajama/spa party from 9 to 11 a.m. March 13; St. Patrick’s Day party with board games March 17; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. March 19; speaker from VNA at 11:15 a.m. March 24; and Easter celebration March 31. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. March 2015 • Butler County Senior News
Senior Express _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 10:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. March 2; blood pressures at 11:30 a.m. March 5; Wii bowling March 9; Wendy’s fundraiser night from 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 11, New Castle Rd. location; birthday celebration March 12; Bible study at 10:30 a.m. and St. Patrick’s Day party March 16; bingo with Ed at 12:45 p.m. March 19; book club at 10:30 a.m. March 23; and crime prevention for older adults program at 12:45 p.m. March 26. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, will offer the following events: understanding edema at 11 a.m. March 6; trip to Kraynak’s in Sharon at 9 a.m. March 12, eat at Golden Corral; birthday celebration March 13; blood pressures at 11 a.m. March 18; leadership council meeting at 1 p.m. March 20; and Bible study at 11 a.m. March 25. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (724) 637-2959. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: game day with Julie at 11:30 a.m. March 3; no complaint day, $1 per complaint March 5; birthday celebration March 12; craft day at 10 a.m. March 16; St. Patrick’s Day party March 17; spelling bee at 11:30 a.m. March 24; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. March 26; and leadership council meeting at noon March 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: financial crime program at 10 a.m. and cookie bingo at 10:30 a.m. March 10; birthday celebration March 12; chair volleyball at 10 a.m. and leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. and St. Patrick’s Day party March 17; yoga at 10 a.m. March 24; and spring flower bulb sale at 10 a.m. March 26. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ Zelienople Senior Center, 700 S. Green Lane, Zelienople, offers the following upcoming events: Klondike sale at 12:15 p.m. March 10; hoagie orders March 11; birthday celebration March 12; leadership meeting at noon March 16; St. Patrick’s Day party at 10:30 a.m. March 17; hoagie orders due March 19; flea market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21; reservations for Saturday at the Center dinner due March 25; hoagie delivery March 26; Saturday at the Center March 28, cost is $3; and Medicare fraud program at 10 a.m. March 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 452-5292. BCSN
Butler County Area Agency on Aging March Menu for senior centers
Monday, March 2: Salisbury steak, oven browned potatoes, sweet peas, banana pudding. Tuesday, March 3: Grilled chicken sandwich, creamy potato soup, fruit. Wednesday, March 4: Stuffed pepper cup, whipped potatoes, corn, raspberry gelatin. Thursday, March 5: Baked ham slice, sweet potatoes, broccoli, fruit. Friday, March 6: Tuna salad sandwich, vegetable soup, pineapple tidbits. Monday, March 9: Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potatoes, sweet peas and carrots, vanilla ice cream. Tuesday, March 10: Country fried steak, scalloped potates, zucchini, Mandarin oranges.
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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.
Wednesday, March 11: Garlic pepper chicken, penne pasta, Italian vegetable medley, fruit.
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Thursday, March 12, Birthday menu: Roast turkey breast, stuffing, whipped potatoes, corn, cupcake and ice cream.
Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA
Friday, March 13: Breaded fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, fruit salad. Monday, March 16: Chicken pot pie, coleslaw, mixed vegetable medley, fruit. Tuesday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day menu: Irish stew, green beans, coleslaw, pudding.
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Wednesday, March 18: Baked swiss steak, parsley potatoes, carrots, applesauce. Thursday, March 19: Chili con carne, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, carrots, cherry gelatin. Friday, March 20, Spring menu: Baked pollock, wild rice, vegetable blend, pears. Monday, March 23: Ham/potato casserole, green beans, fruit. Tuesday, March 24: Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, sherbet. Wednesday, March 25: Hot roast beef sandwich, O’Brien potatoes, sweet peas, cake. Thursday, March 26: Chef salad, noodle soup, peach cobbler. Friday, March 27: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomato, mixed fruit salad. Monday, March 30: Turkey over biscuit, Harvard beets, vegetable medley, pineapple tidbits.
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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: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us
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Cranberry Place residents display artistic talents at first annual art show Cranberry Place is located at Five St. Francis Way in Cranberry Township. The facility provides a variety of programs that meet the needs of people who no longer require care in a hospital, but need 24-hour skilled nursing care and other personal health care services. Registered licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants work cooperatively to enhance the quality of life and return residents to their highest level of independent functioning. To learn more, call (724) 772-5350. BCSN
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are able to explore their creativity, and the pieces that they create are so beautiful. They’ve dabbled in the likes of abstract art reminiscent of Matisse, watercolors, chalk and oil pastels covering topics such as winter, fall, Christmas, Valentine’s day and more. The residents’ family members, as well as our staff, are overwhelmed by their talent. And the best part of all is that the residents are so pleased with what they have created. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
Contact Fine Art Miracles at (412) 4329559 or visit http://fineartmiracles.com/.
Attendees of the art show were treated to lemonade and ham salad sandwiches freshly prepared by the Cranberry Place Dietary Department. Photos provided by Amelia Soisson.
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St. Barnabas partners with renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon expert, concussion specialist and brain health expert, in order to develop a community based brain health initiative called “The Cognitive Brain Health Program.” Joseph Maroon, MD is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon in the Pittsburgh area. He obtained his medical and neurosurgical training at Indiana University, Georgetown University, Oxford University and the University of Vermont. He is regarded as a premier specialist in the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine using specialized microscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Joseph Maroon St. Barnabas Health System (SBHS) recently announced that it has partnered with Dr. Joseph Maroon, a worldrenowned neurosurgeon, nutritional
“The goal of this initiative is to provide scientifically proven methods shown to aid in persevering brain health even as we age and to introduce healthy brain interventions that can last a lifetime,” states Dr. Maroon.
The initiative will emphasize four major brain health areas: changes in diet and the proper use of dietary supplements, brain specific physical activity, elimination of environmental pollutants that target the brain, and improved stress management. “This is a program of empowerment. We don’t have to accept that conditions like adult-onset diabetes, dementia and Alzheimer ’s disease always comes with aging,” says Dr. Maroon. Coordinating the program at St. Barnabas will be Karen Tabacchi, senior vice president for Clinical Services. Dr. Maroon and Jeff Bost, his neurosurgical physician assistant, will oversee the program’s development. BCSN For more information, contact Robin Taylor at (724) 444-5580 or rtaylor@ stbarnabashealthsystem.com.
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• 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 10 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day. • Reduced rates are available for members.
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All About Numbers
Choose the correct number for each question. Answer correctly for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. How many face cards (also called picture or court cards) are there in a pack of game-cards? A. 4; B. 12; C. 8; D. 16 2. How many Wonders of the Ancient World were there? 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 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.
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________________
Congratulations to Helen Lamison who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Life; 2. Ugly; 3. Blue; 4. Holiday; 5. Annie; 6. Roses; 7. Land; 8. Dark; 9. Alice; 10. Dog; 11. Shout; 12. Planet; 13. Family; 14. Hawaii; 15. Love; 16. Truth.
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Purchasing a turkey A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn’t find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?” The stock boy replied, “No ma’am, they’re dead.” 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! Taken from www.ahajokes.com.
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