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Hair salon offers solutions and selfconfidence to women dealing with hair loss By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News Is there such a thing as hair therapy? If so, it is definitely happening at Creative Hair Solutions, a full-service salon located in Allison Park and at UPMC Passavant in McCandless Township. This is more than just a place to get a good cut and color.

When women sit in the chairs of this studio—especially those suffering from hair loss due to an illness or aging—they also get a boost of self-confidence and even the courage to leave the house and go out in public. “It’s embarrassing to lose your hair, so obviously when women come in to the salon and want to do something

about it, it makes a huge difference in their lives,” say owner Pat Julkowski, a licensed cosmetologist who, for the past 20 years, has focused exclusively on nonsurgical hair replacement. “Many women are puzzled by the aging process and what it does to their hair— resulting either in female Continued on page 4

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The Butler County Area Agency on Aging is now implementing a strategic plan that outlines how the local senior population will best be served, and they would like your feedback. Make your voice heard! See page 8 for details. Happy Mother’s Day, and wishing everyone a good Memorial Day weekend.

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Hair salon offers solutions and self-confidence to women dealing with hair loss Continued from page 1 pattern thinning or alopecia, or ‘spot thinning’.” Hair Loss Studio Hair loss in women is nothing new or uncommon. More than 30 million women in the US suffer from it, and options for treatment have typically been either limited or uncomfortable. Yet today, more solutions are available—from partials to a full wig. “We can custom make a hairpiece that just fills in the area where it’s most needed,” Pat explains. “You may not need an entire hair system. This approach is cooler and more comfortable to wear. Every woman—and every woman’s head—is different, so we offer a carefully personalized service to meet the individual’s desires and needs. We use a molding system on the head and send the customer’s very own mold to the factory and make the wig.” “I’ve always had thin, lifeless hair that just got thinner as I aged,” says one long-time customer. “I never thought anything could be done about it. Then I met Pat and for the past nine years, I have enjoyed a full head of hair. She helped me choose the perfect hairpiece. I love it.”

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Since all appointments are made in advance, the studio is able to give customers their full attention. Customers work with a stylist who can help them decide which options are most suitable, including the type of hair texture, color and style. The consultation office inside the studio is private and discrete, so customers can relax and fully enjoy the experience. Once customers have their hairpieces, Creative Hair Solutions clean and recondition them, whether made of human and synthetic hair. Of course, choosing a good style is important. “We consider everything when helping

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Rose Marie before...

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a customer choose a style: face shape, lifestyle, daily maintenance and hair type,” Pat says. “Our precision cutting is done while the system is on the woman’s head so we can be accurate with both the fit and cut.”

I will even make house calls.” The UPMC location is open every Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Natural hairpieces can be colored to precisely match any natural shade of hair. Just about any kind of perm or wave that can be performed on natural hair can also be performed on natural hairpieces. “I really didn’t want to leave my house because I was so embarrassed by my bald spot,” says another customer. “Now, I feel younger and prettier. I don’t have to worry about my scalp burning when I’m outside gardening and going for walks.” A passion for helping women who are healing through cancer The salon’s second location at UMPC Passavant Hospital came about through Pat’s passion for helping women who are struggling with cancer. “I was volunteering and doing make-up classes for cancer patients at the hospital for a while, and the nurses encouraged me to set up a studio there. If someone can’t get to us,

“I was devastated by my hair loss during chemotherapy,” says Sarah, a customer of the salon. “Creative Hair Solutions boosted my self-esteem, which gave me the emotional encouragement I needed.” Full-service hair salon Creative Hair Solutions is also a fullservice hair salon, offering everything from styling and cutting, colors and perms, curl relaxing, eyebrow waxing and tattooing, and scalp conditioning treatments. They also offer natural esthetic and electrolysis services, as well as facials and body care treatments. “I’m overjoyed with the outcome of my new hair and am so thankful that I found Creative Hair Solutions,” exclaims Karen, another loyal customer. Creative Hair Solutions accepts donations of hair on behalf of Wigs for Kids. To learn more, call (412) 492-1688, visit Creativehairpittsburgh.com or email creativehairsolutions@yahoo.com.

Stem Cells Break 25-year Stalemate in COPD Options for Pennsylvanians By David Ebner For Butler County Senior News According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in While the mortality rates the United States even though for heart disease and the death rate has dropped cancer are on the decline, more than 35 percent since lung disease mortality has 1990. Similarly, the cancer seen a sharp increase in the death rate has dropped about last 20 years. 9 percent. However, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has risen from the fifth leading cause of death to the third, and its mortality rate has increased by over 30 percent.

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According to the American Lung Association, 11 million Americans have COPD, and an estimated 667,500 are Pennsylvanians.

The Lung Institute treats patients with their own stem cells because stem cells act as the body’s healing system. The body alerts these cells, and they flow to the area that needs repair. However, stem cells are slow to react, and in someone who is chronically ill, they’re even slower. Realizing this, the physicians at the Lung Institute developed a procedure to help the stem cells do their job more efficiently. The physicians extract a patient’s stem cells from blood or bone marrow tissue, separate them and return them intravenously. The cells then travel through the heart and straight to the lungs where they are trapped. Once there, the cells can promote healing of the lungs, potentially improving lung function.

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For the 667,500 Pennsylvanians with COPD, the mortality ranking of COPD isn’t as significant as their struggle to breathe and live their lives. After 25 years of the growing COPD diagnosis rate and little medical advancement, it seems like there is hope on the horizon with clinics like the Lung Institute and stem cell therapy. BCSN

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Jim D., whose last name is abbreviated for medical privacy, is a patient of a clinic called the Lung Institute (lunginstitute. com) and has been since 2014. Jim believes COPD “hasn’t seen the news media awareness campaigns needed to stimulate research funding.”

Entertainments and Events * Friends and Fun 55+ Singles meet at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at St. Ferdinand Church, Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., Oldenski Hall, Upper Room. For more information, call (724) 776-9274. * The Butler Tornado Big Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at Succop Theatre, 107 College Dr., Butler. Enjoy their performances on jazz and big band standards as well as some new and challenging arrangements. Call (724) 284-8505. * Penn Township VFD will hold a Tool Bash from noon to 6 p.m. May 7 at the Butler County Airport, Airport Rd., Butler. Cost of admission is $20 per person. Food and beverage provided. Tickets available from members and limited amount at door. Call (724) 5865030 for more information. * Coopers Station Restaurant, 352 N. Pike Rd., Sarver, will hold a Mother’s

Day buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8. Call (724) 353-2100 for reservations or visit cooperstationrestaurant.com for information. * The Butler County Chainsaw Carving Invitational will be held May 13 to 15 at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. Watch top chainsaw carvers in action from around the world. There will also be an auction, food and more. Visit butlerchainsawcarving.com. * The Collector’s Series: The Cat’s Meow is set to take place from 7 to 9 p.m. May 19 at The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., Butler. The Collectors program series features local collectors. These programs are a “show and tell” presentations of objects with stories that reflect the interest and/or passion of the collectors. Call (724)2820123 or visit maridon.org.

* Come out for the annual Portersville Steam Show May 21 and 22 at Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Highway, Portersville. The event provides a large variety of activities for the whole family including a vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, ice cream, tractor pulls and a steam building. Call (724) 285-7038 or visit portersvillesteamshow.org. * A Botanical and Floral Drawing Workshop will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 at The Art Center, 344 S Main St., Butler. Use your creative skills and journey into the stages of Floral drawing. Floral and botanical information is given to open this class. How to see your reference, the elements of drawing and interpretation will be the main focus. Working in graphite is

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preferred for this class, going over valuable pencil techniques. A supply list will be available upon registration. Cost is $45 for members; $52 for non-members. Sign up deadline is May 15. Call (724) 283-6922. * A free bus trip for World War II and Korean war era veterans is scheduled for May 26 to visit the World War II National Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial and others time permitting. Leave early and return between 9 and 10 p.m. Box lunch type meals and beverages are provided. We want to fill every seat with a veteran, therefore we are unable to accommodate family, spouses or friends. In order to make these trips free for the veterans we accept donations. For reservations or information, call (724) 709-3614. * The Butler BlueSox are proud to play their home games at Kelly Automotive Park, Plum Street, Butler, the same field that has hosted some of the greatest ballplayers of all-time, including Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, and Josh Gibson. Games will be played May 26 to through August 6. Tickets are $7 to 9. Order online, by phone or at the ballpark. Call (724) 256-9994 or visit butlerbluesox.net. * The annual Outdoor Extravaganza will take place May 27 to 30 at Breakneck Campground, Cheeseman Rd., Portersville. Participants will enjoy outdoor activities, workshops, excursions, kids activities, contests, prizes, games, evening programs and entertainment, gear exchange/flea market, Saturday evening pig roast and more. Choose a full day or a morning or afternoon session. Camping and food is optional. Sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking are among some of the day activities. There will also be historical hikes, excursions and workshops. Call (724) 526-5407 or visit outdoorextravaganza.org for full details. * PyroFest returns to Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock, May 28 and 29. This community event serves to promote and celebrate the international art of pyrotechnics through innovative and unique presentations. Techniques and products from around the globe create both daytime and nighttime pyrotechnic displays, providing a sensory and visual experience. PyroFest also includes live music, food and a kid’s zone. Call Mary at (800) 854-4705 or visit pyrofest.com for pricing. * Harmony Museum’s annual “Quilt in a Day” program will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31 at Harmony Museum’s Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. Presented by Patricia Knoechel based on newest publications and patterns by Knoechel and sister/Quilt in a Day founder/syndicated television quilter Eleanor Burns. Reservations are recommended. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org. BCSN

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.

Timothy Sechler Partner at Heritage Elder Law

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.

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. 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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Butler County Farmers Market Vo u c h e r D i s t r i b u ti o n Schedule Butler County Area Agency on Aging 111 Sunnyview Circle, Building III, Butler 16001 Distribution at the Area Agency on Aging* Friday, July 1 - Wednesday, August 31 Hours: 10:00AM—3:00PM *W h i l e s u p p l i e s l a s t

East Butler Borough Building 1105 Randolph Ave., East Butler 16029 Thursday, July 7—1:00PM—3:00PM Butler Arbors Apartments 200 Lincoln Avenue, Butler 16001 Tuesday, July 14 –11:00AM—2:00PM Glade Run Church Rt. 8 South, Pittsburgh Rd., Valencia 16059 Tuesday, July 19—10:00AM—12:00PM

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Senior Express Resident input requested for Butler County’s Four Year Plan on Aging

Butler Cou Farmers Ma Vo u c h e r D i s t rDeparti b u ti nder the Older American’s Act, the Pennsylvania U ment of Aging is required to develop and S cimplement h e dau l e strategic plan that outlines how the department will protect the By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator, Butler County Area Agency on Aging For Butler County Senior News

Commonwealth’s most vulnerable, and empower individuals Butler County Area Agenc to age in place with the respect and dignity they deserve. The 111 Sunnyview Circle, Bu implementation of the upcoming state plan will begin on OcButler 16001 tober 1 of this year and be carried out until September 30, 2020.

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In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department the Friday, July of 1 Aging, - Wednesday Hours: 10:00AM—3: Butler County Area Agency on Aging is required to develop and implement a strategic plan that outlines *W howhthe i l department e supplies will serve the local aging population.

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Whether you’re an older adult, caregiver, aging service provider, 1105 Randolph Ave., East Bu 7—1:00PM— or even someone who has no prior Thursday, knowledgeJuly of the Area Agency on Aging, you are encouraged to take a stand. On May Butler Arbors Apartm Avenue, Butle 4 and 5, the Area Agency on Aging will200 hostLincoln three community Tuesday, July 14 –11:00AM— listening forums throughout the County.

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Wednesday, May 4 from 11 – 11:45 at Slippery Rock Rd., Val Rt.a.m. 8 South, Pittsburgh Tuesday, Senior Center, 52 Branchton Rd, Slippery Rock.July 19—10:00AM—

Deener’s Farm Market 21255 Route 19, Cranberry Township 16066 Friday, July 22—2:00PM—4:00PM

Deener’s Farm Mark Thursday, May 5 from 11 – 11:45 a.m. at Tanglewood – Cole21255 Route 19, Cranberry Tow man Hall, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora.

Ambrose Farm Market 991 Bear Creek Road, Cabot 16023 Monday, July 25—10:00AM-12:00PM Park Manor Apartments Alameda Rd., Butler 16001 Thursday, July 28—10:00AM—12:00PM

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These forums are designed specifically to gather your feedback Park Apartme on existing services and obtain critical insight onManor the diverse Alameda Rd., Butler 16 needs of our county’s aging population. YourJuly contributions Thursday, 28—10:00AM— will translate directly into the priorities and objective that the department establishes for the next four years. Can’t attend the Community Listening Forum in your area? Complete the Area Plan on Aging Survey included in this edition of Butler County Senior News. The Area Plan on Aging Survey is specifically designed to gather consumer feedback on existing services and obtain critical insight on the diverse needs of Butler County’s aging population. Consumer contribution will translate directly into the priorities and objectives that the department establishes for the next four years. Return your survey by June 1 to the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001. BCSN

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Aging Program Directive Butler County Area Plan Survey

111 Sunnyview Cr, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Phone: (724) 282-3008

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Butler County Area Agency on Aging is required to develop and implement a strategic plan that outlines how the department will serve the local aging population. We need to hear from you! Whether you’re an older adult, caregiver, aging service provider, or even someone who has no prior knowledge of the Area Agency on Aging, we encourage you to take a stand. This survey is specifically designed to gather your feedback on existing services and obtain critical insight on the diverse needs of our county’s aging population. Your contributions will translate directly into the priorities and objectives that the department establishes for the next four years.

Please return this survey by June 1, 2016 to the Butler County Area Agency on Aging: 111 Sunnyview Circle, Butler, PA 16001 1.

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Under 60 population Over 60 population Caregiver Aging Service Provider

Have you ever accessed services by the Department of Aging or any of its local partners such as the Area Agency on Aging?

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Which demographic best describes you?

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Area Agency on Aging Consumer Family Member of Area Agency on Aging Consumer Other:

If so, which services?

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Which services are you aware of? (check all that apply)

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Adult Day Caregiver Support Home Health Care Legal Assistance Personal Assistance Respite Apprise (Health Insurance Assistance) Employment

What is your greatest concern about aging for yourself or a loved one?

Were you satisfied by these services?

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Ombudsman (Long Term Care Advocacy) Home Modifications Prime Time Health (Health & Wellness Programs) Transportation (BART) Care Management Home Delivered Meals Housing Assistance Protective Services PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance) Senior Centers Other:

Legal Concern Financial Concern Access to Services Caregiver Stress

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What types of services do you anticipate will be most important to you as you age?

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Home Health Care Legal Assistance Personal Assistance Respite Apprise (Health Insurance Assistance) Employment Ombudsman (Long Term Care Advocacy)

What types of services might be important to you as a caregiver for another?

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Caregiver Support Home Health Care Legal Assistance Personal Assistance Respite Apprise (Health Insurance Assistance) Ombudsman (Long Term Care Advocacy) Home Modifications

How can the Area Agency on Aging increase awareness of services? Especially in rural areas, to individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds and those with limited English proficiency?

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Expanded Public Presence Media Presence Partnership with Similar Agencies Other:

How could the Department of Aging motivate you to volunteer to assist in providing services and support aiding older Pennsylvanian’s? Local Training for Volunteer Programs Greater Flexibility/Oversight of Volunteer Programs Volunteer Incentive Other:

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Home Modifications Prime Time Health (Health & Wellness Programs) Transportation (BART) Care Management Home Delivered Meals Housing Assistance Protective Services PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance) Senior Centers Other: Prime Time Health (Health & Wellness Programs) Transportation (BART) Care Management Home Delivered Meals Housing Assistance Protective Services PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance) Senior Centers Other:

What do you consider to be a significant barrier for getting older adults to participate in Senior Community programs?

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Location of Centers Days/Hours of Centers Transportation Range of Activity at Centers Stereotype of Senior Center Other:

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Website Senior Center Direct Mailing Care Manager Community Event

Butler County Area Agency on Aging Butler County Farmers Market Vo u c h e r D i s t r i b u ti o n Schedule Butler Senior Center 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora 16045 Wednesday, June 1—9:00AM—12:00PM Cranberry Senior Center—Cranberry Muni. Bldg. 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp. 16066 Thursday, June 2—9:00AM—12:00PM Evans City Senior Center—Ritzert Hall 426 E. Main St., Evans City 16033 Monday, June 6—10:00AM—12:00PM Lafayette Apartments 302 South Main St., Butler 16001 Monday, June 6—2:00PM—3:00PM Slippery Rock Senior Center Slippery Rock Twp. Bldg. 115 Branchton Road, Slippery Rock 16057 Tuesday, June 7—10:00AM—12:00PM Chicora Senior Center Moose Lodge Hall Basement 117 West Slippery Rock St., Chicora 16025 Thursday, June 9—10:00AM—12:00PM North Central Senior Center West Sunbury Presby. 215 E. Church Street., West Sunbury 16061 Wednesday, June 15—11:00AM—12:00PM South East Senior Center Winfield Twp., VFC, 200 Brose Rd., Cabot 16023 Thursday, June 16—10:00AM-11:00AM Mt. Chestnut Senior Center Mt. Chestnut Presby. Church 727 W. Old Route 422, Butler 16001 Monday, June 20—10:00AM—12:00PM Gray Stone Manor Apartments 204 E. Water St., Slippery Rock 16057 Wednesday, June 22—10:00AM—12:00PM Mars Senior Center—Penn-Mar Plaza Gilkey Drive, Mars 16046 Thursday, June 23—9:00AM—11:00AM Terrace Apartments 111 South Cliff St., Butler 16001 Friday, June 24—12:00PM-2:00PM Maple Court Apartments 214 S. High Street, Zelienople, PA 16063 Monday , June 27—9:00AM—11:00AM Saxonburg Fire Hall 290 Horne Ave, Saxonburg 16056 Tuesday, June 28—12:00PM-2:00PM

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SAVE THE DATE Cliffside Apartments 325 S. McKean St., Butler 16001 Wednesday, June 29—10:00AM—12:00PM Rolling Road Apartments 101 Rolling Road, Cranberry Twp. 16066 Thursday, June 30—9:00AM—11:00AM East Butler Borough Building 1105 Randolph Ave., East Butler 16029 Thursday, July 7—1:00PM—3:00PM Butler Arbors Apartments 200 Lincoln Avenue, Butler 16001 Tuesday, July 14 –11:00AM—2:00PM Glade Run Church Rt. 8 South, Pittsburgh Rd., Valencia 16059 Tuesday, July 19—10:00AM—12:00PM Deener’s Farm Market 21255 Route 19, Cranberry Township 16066 Friday, July 22—2:00PM—4:00PM Ambrose Farm Market 991 Bear Creek Road, Cabot 16023 Monday, July 25—10:00AM-12:00PM Park Manor Apartments Alameda Rd., Butler 16001 Thursday, July 28—10:00AM—12:00PM

Butler County Area Agency on Aging 111 Sunnyview Circle, Building III, Butler 16001 Distribution at the Area Agency on Aging* Friday, July 1 - Wednesday, August 31 Hours: 10:00AM—3:00PM *W h i l e s u p p l i e s l a s t

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Senior Express

Senior Center events Please note: May is Older Americans Month and all centers will be closed Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day. _ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Seniors Safe Driving class from noon to 4 p.m. May 2 and 3. Call (800) 559-4880 to register; living will program at 10 a.m. May 3; 500 card party at noon, cost is $2.50; mini make overs at 10 a.m. and Mother’s Day party at 11:30 a.m. May 5; Older Americans Celebration at 11 a.m. May 11; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. May 12; exercise program at 11:30 a.m. and birthday celebration May 19; wellness Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. May 25; and Memorial Day picnic at 11:30 a.m. May 26. 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. May 3; Mother’s Day celebration May 5; leadership meeting at 10:15 a.m. May 10; exercise program at 10 a.m. May 11; bingo from 10:15 to 11:20 a.m. May 12, cost is $1; blaze a trail party May 17; and $.50 bingo at 10:15 a.m. and birthday celebration May 19. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.

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_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: bingo from 10 to 11 a.m. and AAoA forum meeting at 12:30 p.m. May 5; Mother’s Day celebration May 12; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. May 17; hoagie orders due May 18; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m., table sale, and Older Americans Month celebration May 19; hoagie delivery May 25; Memorial Day party May 26; and wellness Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. May 25. 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: vision screening at 1 p.m. May 4; Mother’s Day tea party at 1 p.m. May 5; spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. May 11, cost is $7; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and blaze a trail party May 12; wild flower walk at McConnell’s Mills at 1 p.m. May 16; birthday celebration May 19; wellness Wednesday at 10 a.m. May 25; and Memorial Day celebration May 26. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414. May 2016 • Butler County Senior News

_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Medicare program at 11 a.m. May 3; Mother’s Day party at noon May 5; wreath raffle begins May 9; vision screening at 10 a.m. May 12; Older American Month facts and history at 11:15 a.m. May 16; root beer floats at 12:30 p.m. May 18; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. and birthday celebration at noon May 19; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. May 24; wellness Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. and wreath raffle drawing 12:30 p.m. May 25; and Older Americans Month party at 1 p.m. May 31. 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: Bible study at 10:15 a.m. and leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. May 2; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. and Cinco De Mayo celebration May 5; Wii bowling May 9; Bible study at 10:15 a.m. May 16; osteoporosis at 12:30 p.m. and birthday celebration May 19; wellness Monday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and book club at 10:15 a.m. May 23; and Older Americans Month picnic and celebration at 11:30 a.m. May 31. 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: community forum with AAoA at 11 a.m. May 4; Mother’s Day tea party at 11:15 a.m. May 5; tour SRU Equestrian Center at 10 a.m. May 10; getting the most for your money program at 11 a.m. and living will program at 11 a.m. May 11; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. and senior day with pictures May 12; birthday celebration at 12:30 p.m. and Blaze a Trail May 19; wellness Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. May 25; and Memorial Day party at 10:30 a.m. May 26. 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: leadership meeting at 10 a.m. May 3; Mother’s Day celebration May 5; birthday party May 19; and wellness Tuesday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. May 24. 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. Events will be listed in next month’s publications. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN

Butler County Area Agency on Aging May Menu for senior centers

Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Serving you:

Monday, May 2: Baked salmon, wild rice, carrots, pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges. Tuesday, May 3: Baked chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, brussels sprouts, fruit. Wednesday, May 4: Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, sliced apples with oatmeal. Thursday, May 5, Mother’s Day dessert: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, vegetable medley, pie. Friday, May 6: Chef salad, noodle soup, peaches. Monday, May 9: Hot turkey sandwich, O’Brien potatoes, green beans, ice cream. Tuesday, May 10: Baked lasagna, tossed salad, mandarin salad. Wednesday, May 11: Roast beef, parsley potatoes, baked cabbage, gelatin. Thursday, May 12, Senior Day: Sweet sausage sandwich, vegetable soup, cucumber salad, pineapple tidbits, ice cream.

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

Friday, May 13: Garlic pepper chicken, pasta, vegetable medley, fruit, cookie. Monday, May 16: Baked meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, tapioca pudding. Tuesday, May 17: Roast pork loin, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, cake. Wednesday, May 18: Chicken Caesar salad, mixed greens, wedding soup, peaches. Thursday, May 19, Birthday menu: Stuffed steak, scalloped potatoes, sweet and sour onions, cupcake. Friday, May 20: Turkey and gravy over noodles, beets, coleslaw, pudding. Monday, May 23: Baked chicken, whipped potatoes, mixed bean medley, pumpkin fluff. Tuesday, May 24, Breakfast for lunch: Egg omelet, baked sausage, breakfast potatoes, fruit, doughnut hole. Wednesday, May 25: Baked pepper steak, parsley potatoes, broccoli, fruit salad. Thursday, May 26, Memorial picnic: Cheeseburger, potato salad, bean salad, melon. Friday, May 27: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fruit. Monday, May 30, Memorial Day: Closed.

How may we help you? • 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: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

Tuesday, May 31: Salisbury steak, oven browned potatoes, carrots, pineapple tidbits.

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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.

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• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 10 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 10 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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• No stitch, no patch cataract surgery at adjacent surgical center • Laser surgery for secondary cataracts, diabetes and glaucoma • Facial rejuvenation treatments, including Botox®, dermal fillers and eyelash enhancement • Complex retinal care with Drs. Sorr, Hoffman & Shultz • Eye Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Randall Beatty

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Comprehensive Retinal Services are available at Balouris Eye Center, PC. Drs. Sorr, Hoffman and Shultz of Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association provide complex retinal care in our office. They treat all conditions affecting the retina including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and advanced diabetic retinopathy.

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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

724-287-LIFE (5433) Call 711 for TTY Relay Services www.lutheranseniorlife.org/LIFE A Partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and Butler Health System