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Casey Ball, CEO of Casey Ball Supports Coordination (CBSC), helps people like Thomas Skidmore get the support they need to live safely at home and maintain their quality of life.
Support coordination makes it easy to maintain your independence As we grow older, maintaining our freedom and independence is just as important to us as it was in our younger years. A big part of this freedom is being able to live at home and remain active in the community that we’ve grown to know and love. Living independently doesn’t mean you have to go do it alone. Services and supports are available to
help provide you with everything from home health care, non-medical transportation, home modifications and assistive technologies all aimed at making your life easier. With so many options available, what’s the easiest way to navigate all of this and figure out which services you may need and possibly qualify for under Pennsylvania’s Waivers Programs?
This is the mission of a company called Casey Ball Supports Coordination, or CBSC. “We help individuals navigate the red tape and get the things they need to stay safe, stay at home and maintain their quality of life,” says owner and CEO Casey Ball. CBSC is approved to provide service coordination to participants in the Office of Continued on page 10
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Coming of Age program helps older adults explore “what’s next”
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More than 7,500 older adults throughout the country have participated in the Explore Your Future program, which is based at Temple University. Its is underwritten by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and Pennsylvania area agencies on aging. The cost per person for all four sessions of Explore Your Future is $12 and includes snacks. For more information or to register, call (412) 744-4859 or email sbacasa@plumboro.com. PSN
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Soldiers & Sailors inducts new members into its Hall of Valor
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oldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust inducted 17 new members into its Joseph A. Dugan, Jr. Hall of Valor on Sunday, March 29. The Hall of Valor at Soldiers & Sailors recognizes Pennsylvanian veterans who have received medals for bravery and heroism during times of military conflict. “The Hall of Valor honorees represent those veterans who have performed distinguished service through acts of heroism and gallantry above and beyond the call of duty,” says president & CEO John F. McCabe. It is a fitting tribute that we salute and honor the recipients who through their extraordinary contributions and selfless service help to make our country stronger and better.” Since its inception in 1963, Soldiers & Sailors has inducted nearly 700 veterans as recipients of the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. Limited inductions
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also include Airmen’s Medal, Soldier’s Medal, Coast Guard Medal and The Navy and Marine Corps Medals.
US Army Air Corps Alexander M. Teets, Allegheny County (Wilkinsburg), Distinguished Flying Cross w/ Oak Leaf Cluster, World War II Vietnam.
US Army James Gormley, Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), Silver Star Medal, Korea KIA.
US Navy William G. Mawhinney, Allegheny/ Philadelphia Counties (Pittsburgh/Philadelphia) Distinguished Flying Cross, World War II.
US Marine Corps Bruce A. Horick, Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Vietnam.
US Army Joseph M. Lang, Allegheny County (Millvale), Silver Star Medal, World War II.
US Army Richard Biondo, Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), Silver Star Medal, Vietnam.
The 17 honorees inducted as the Class of 2015 represent 13 Pennsylvania counties, four branches of the military, and received four types of medals awarded for gallantry. A special dinner reception for the honorees took place in the Grand Ballroom immediately after the ceremony. Soldiers & Sailors is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2016. To qualify, a member of the armed forces must have been born in Pennsylvania, or enlisted or lived during a significant part of their life in the Commonwealth and received one of the aforementioned medals. Soldiers & Sailors accepts nominations all year and will accept nominations for next year ’s induction class through January 1, 2016. For more information, contact Jamie Pavlot at (412) 621-4253, ext. 226 or visit www.soldiersandsailorshall. org/veteran-hall-of-valor. html. PSN
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You must: • be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.
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However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances. This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis: 1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections 2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting 3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.
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Baptist Homes Society supports local food pantry
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aptist Homes Society recently collected donations and non-perishables for its annual Community Collection Challenge, which benefits South Hills Interfaith Ministries’ (SHIM) Food Pantry. This year, the society tripled its contribution from 2014. For the last four years, Baptist Homes in Mt. Lebanon and Providence Point in Scott Township have participated in this friendly competition, with all collections being sent to the SHIM Food Pantry. Though this year’s victor was Providence Point, Baptist Homes Society collected 1,360 pounds of food, $1,379 in cash and checks, and another $945 in online and direct donations. Providence Point’s campus collected 1,063 pounds of food, $1,328 in cash and checks, and $625 in online or direct donations. Their success can be contributed to the residents and staff. Resident Social Committee chairs Carol Beggs and Lavisa Ward led a group of 20 residents who went door-to-door at Providence Point and collected $1,228 in cash and checks, and 898 items in just a two-hour time span. Providence Point was awarded the SHIM Food Pantry Trophy on April 9. Since 1910, Baptist Homes Society has been dedicated to serving seniors in the South Hills and is currently home for more than 800 seniors who reside between its two campuses. SHIM, located in Bethel Pak, benefits 800 families around the South
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Tim Brown, Community Relations Associate at SHIM; Bernard Erb, Executive Director of Baptist Homes; Janet Wasko, Director of Personal Care; Robert Kocent, Executive Director of Providence Point with Providence Point residents Carol Beggs, Lavisa Ward, Joan McAnulty, Charles Snyder, and Bill Ward. Hills; the pantry relies on donations from the community. SHIM Food Pantry distributes more than 350,000 pounds of food annually and in 2014, it started its Food Pantry Garden, which grew more than 10,000 pounds of fresh produce. To learn more about Baptist Homes Society, call (412) 563-6550 or visit www.baptisthomessociety.org. PSN
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rsuline Support Services and its Good Grief Center is presenting a daylong conference called “Stocking the Caregiver’s Toolbox: Techniques and Tips for Families and Professionals” on Wednesday, May 13 at Edgewood Country Club in Churchill.
discussions, with CEUs available to some professionals. Sessions will cover such topics as Caregiving in the workplace, financial exploitation and related issues, end of life issues and challenges and social/spiritual issues. Additionally, the conference will feature a vendors exhibit, as well as plenty of time for networking to encourage sharing of innovative ideas as well as personal experiences.
“Now more than ever, those who find themselves thrust in the role of caregiver are seeking ways to ensure they are delivering the most innovative and compassionate care,” says Ursuline executive director Anthony Turo. “As the title indicates, this conference will provide both professionals and nonprofessionals with the latest methods and ideas for providing care for others while also taking better care of themselves.”
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Among the highlights of the conference is a keynote address by Theresa Brown, RN, a clinical nurse headquartered in Pittsburgh, whose column “Bedside”
Drawing on experts from various disciplines as well as from the Good Grief Center, the conference also will provide breakout sessions and panel
Sponsors for the conference include AARP Pennsylvania, United Way of Allegheny County, UPMC Health Plan/ UPMC Cancer Center, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dollar Bank and The Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
Registration for the conference is $125, $50 for students (student ID required at check-in) and $50 for adults 60 and older. For more information, call (412) 224-4700 or visit www.ursulinecareFor Proofing Purpo (These are not print ready files) giverconference.org. PSN “Let Our Tables Do Your Talk’n”
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Casey Ball Supports Coordination, LLC is approved to provide Service Coordination to participants in the Office of Long Term Living (OLTL), PA Department of Aging (PDA) Waivers/ Programs and under the Adult Autism Waiver. These services assist participants in gaining access to needed Waiver/Program services and other state plan services, as well as medical, social, educational and other services regardless of the funding source. Service coordination is working with and at the direction of the participant whenever possible to identify, coordinate and faciliate Waiver services.
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Support coordination makes it easy to maintain your independence Continued from page 1 Long-Term Living, Pennsylvania Department of Aging Waivers Programs and under the Adult Autism Waiver. “These services assist participants in gaining access to needed Waiver/ Program services and other state plan services, as well as medical, social, educational and other services regardless of the funding source,” Casey explains. “Service coordination is working with and at the direction of the participant whenever possible to identify, coordinate and facilitate these Waiver services. That’s what we do.” The first step is getting an assessment and determining eligibility. “We take time with each person to identify their needs and we do this with a personal touch that makes the individual feel comfortable. Our coordinators listen to the needs and wants of the individual. We help them understand the guidelines and become enrolled, if eligible.
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Casey Ball helps Thomas Skidmore with in-home support coordination.
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Thomas Skidmore, 42, of Baldwin Township has continually received Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) services since 2010 and has worked with CBSC since 2011. Through CBSC’s supportive efforts and additional community inclusion services, as well as behavioral specialist services provided through AAW, he has achieved the means to live on his own, where he maintains a consistent level of success in most aspects of his life, including financial and personal. To qualify for Aging Waiver, you must be a Pennsylvania resident age 60 and older, meet the level of care needs for a skilled nursing facility home and meet financial requirements as determined by the local county assistance office. Once you qualify, you are able to choose the service providers that you deem worth to assist you. CBSC’s trained service coordinators can help you navigate and select services, then develop a plan to set up and organize those services on your behalf. What kinds of services are available? Here’s an overview: 4 Personal Assistance Services: Help with activities of daily living such as bathing, cooking, shopping and light house cleaning. 4 Community Integration: Tools for living independently, like learning how to find public transportation at a new place of residency. 4 Home Modifications: Help with adapting your place of residency so that you have greater mobility and ease with everyday activities. Modifications could include stair glides, vertical lifts, roll-in showers, automatic door openers, toilet seats raises, grab bars, an elevator, front entrance ramp and converting a home for wheelchair access. 4 Durable Medical Equipment: Adaptive equipment that can make your life easier, such as hearing aides, shower benches, bedside commodes, walkers and canes, scooters and wheelchairs, standing and positioning devices, augmented communication devices and computers with special hardware or software.
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Exciting upcoming AARP events and how you can participate opportunity to get “sneak peeks” at great films.
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ow that the Spring Fling and Bunny Bingos are behind us, we are looking at the exciting events that AARP volunteers can join in and participate to improve our communities, as well as our awareness of the plight of others. AARP has had several “Movies for Grownups” experiences in our area. Have you attended any of them? Recently we viewed “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” followed by “Women in Gold” and more recently, “Little Boy.” If you are interested in more frees movie screenings, check out Movies for Grownups or visit www.AARP.org/movies. Members can enjoy free movie screenings, with the
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Volunteer opportunities abound in May. On May 13, AARP has scheduled a Scam Jam Program with Westinghouse retirees at the Comfort Inn in Penn Hills. You must be a member of the Westinghouse Retiree Club or their guest to attend. Are you a family or professional caregiver? Ursuline Support Services’ daylong conference, Stocking the Caregiver’s Toolbox: Techniques and Tips for Families and Professionals, will take place on May 13 at Edgewood Country Club. They may have the help you’ve been looking for. AARP Pennsylvania is a proud sponsor of the event.
posts at Open Streets Pittsburgh between 8 a.m. and noon on May 31, June 28 and July 26, and enjoy a free opportunity to experience walking, running biking, dancing and socializing in the streets of Pittsburgh in a whole new way--without cars! Finally, we must remind everyone to take care of the caregivers in your homes or neighborhoods. They have an exhausting job of friendship and love that they are attending to with perseverance and courage. Give them a break in any way that you can. Sit with their loved one for an hour. Bring a small treat to your neighbor. Let them know that you
recognize their integrity in caring for their loved one. Help is out there! Check out support and resources available online at www.AARP. org/caregiving. Remember to contact your local legislator and remind them that our caregivers need a CARE Act bill here in Pennsylvania. Representative Hal English drafted legislation and has the support of more than 20 co-sponsors. We expect the bill to be formally introduced soon and will be urging legislators to take quick action on it. Look forward to seeing you at one or several of these upcoming events! PSN
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AARP News Bauerstown AARP #2490 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bauerstown Fire Hall, 15 Wible Run Rd., entrance in rear. All area seniors are welcome to visit and consider becoming a member. Dormont AARP #3016 will hold its next several meetings at Advent Episcopal Church, AKA Church of the Advent, 3010 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. The May meeting will take place at noon May 14. The church is next to St. Pius Catholic Church, parking shared by both churches. This change is due to scheduled renovation to take several months at St. Catherine’s church hall. Coffee, tea and pastries available for a small donation. Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 7 p.m. May 12 at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd. The meeting will be followed by refreshments and entertainment by singer Brian Mohan.
Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183.
Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. May 18 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram, for the annual memorial service. Light refreshments will be provided. Members and guests welcome. Call (412) 331-2669. Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. May 20 at the New Light Synagogue, 1700 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill. A guest speaker will take about the Holocaust. Refreshments will be served after the program.
Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. May 28 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township, for the annual covered dish luncheon. Bring your favorite covered dish and table setting, no desserts. The meeting will be held after the luncheon. New members and guests welcome.
Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Contact Chris Lakomy with questions at (412) 881-1726 or crsy4329@verizon.net. PSN
Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month from September through May. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.
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Allegheny County seniors “Get into the Act” during Older Americans Month By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News
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et ready to “Get into the Act.” That is the theme of this year’s Older Americans Month, which will focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact on the lives of others. “Older Americans Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of community engagement as a tool for enhancing the well being of older adults,” says Jennifer Baker, supervisor for Community Based and Entry Division for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging. “Now is the time to ‘Get into the Act’ to make the benefits of community living a reality for more older Americans. Together we can promote healthy aging, increase community involvement for older adults, and tackle important issues like the prevention of elder abuse.”
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This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy’s meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month.” Thanks to President Jimmy Carter’s 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called “Older Americans Month,” and has become a tradition. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities.
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Hill House Center manager Karen McDonald and Marcia Donnell model their creations for the upcoming Kentucky Derby party.
OAM events around Allegheny County This month, senior centers throughout Allegheny County are inspiring seniors to get healthy and stay engaged in their communities through a variety of fun activities. Hill House kicks off the month on May 1 and 2 with an authentic Kentucky Derby party. “We are so excited to host this party, which is going to be almost like going to the actual race,” says center director Eunice Boyd. The festivities will include a spread of food, desserts and drinks that are typically served at the derby, like bourbon wings, shrimp and grits, pineapple upside down cupcakes and, of course, the famous mint julep. Stop by Hill House, located at 2038 Bedford Avenue in the Hill District from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 1 and 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 to join in the action. The Volume 6, Issue 7
Israel Hill, Robert Vickers and Jamal Penn paint a white picket fence for the Hill House Kentucky Derby event.
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Lulu Brant wraps up her derby hat with flowers.
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Ella Smith and Joann Crumpton have fun creating and modeling their derby creations.
Howard Cooper lends his talents to the fence painting project.
weekend will include Kentucky Derby bingo, raffles, a contest for the best hats (many handmade by the attendees), crowning of a king and queen, and live music entertainment. The main event will be watching the Kentucky Derby races live on a big screen. Dress in derby style and come cheer on your favorite horse! Hill House will also host a Western Cabaret Senior Dance from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 21. Call Eunice at (412) 3924450 to learn more.
Due to a recent fire, Allentown Senior Center on the South Side has temporarily relocated from Warrington Avenue to the Henry Kaufmann Center, located at 2201 Salisbury Street. “Our senior center lost everything to water damage,” explains services and activities coordinator Cyndie Carioli. “So, we haven’t planned anything huge for May but a celebration of Older Adults Month Continued on page 16 Volume 6, Issue 7
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Allegheny County seniors “Get into the Act” during Older Americans Month Continued from page 15
will be incorporated into the activities we have going on throughout the month.” The center’s annual Picnic Party and Hot Dog Pot Luck will take place on Friday, May 22. Free Tai Chi classes are still being offered by the Community College of Allegheny County. “Our gang at Allentown Senior Center just loves these classes,” Cyndie comments. Other events include card games, casino trips, restaurant outings, an eye care presentation by a local doctor, a Pirate game and a CLO performance. Over at the Plum Community Center, you can ring in the season with a Celebrate Spring Tea and Fashion Show by Christopher and Banks from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 2. Cost is $20. Plum will also host a Veteran’s Day Tribute from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 15 with lunch and keynote speaker State Rep. Tony DeLuca. The event will include a dove release and US Honor Guard playing Taps. Call Nici Edwards-Patalsky at (412) 744-4860 to register for either event.
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Hill House Center aide Beverly Bennett assists Mildred Morris with her derby hat.
A dove release will also be part of Etna Senior Center’s Pinewood Derby from 4 to 6 p.m. on May 15. The race will feature derby cars built by the Boy Scouts and refreshments will be served. Call Debra at (412) 7816517 for details.
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The Jewish Community Center is celebrating Older Americans Month with events in its J Café. Just a few: Cake will be the center of attraction from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 4. The next day, May 5, come out at 1:15 p.m. for live music with pianist Jeannie Allen; and the same time on May 11 to hear pianist Gerry Lucarelli. Call Sybil at (412) 697-3514 for a full list of JCC events. “Cinco de Mayo” will be the theme on—you guessed it—May 5 at Morningside Healthy Active Living Center. Join the fiesta from 3 to 5 p.m. on May 5 at. To register, call Jaime at (412) 665-4342. Also on May 5 over at Northside Healthy Active Living Center, Mother’s Day will be the theme from 12:30 to 2:30. Give a call to Melinda at (412) 323-7240 for details.
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Irma Coy prepares a hat to match her top.
We all scream for ice cream! There will be plenty of this frosty treat to go around this month. On May 6, Lawrenceville Healthy Active Living Center holds its Mother’s Day party and Ice Cream Social from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call Kermith at (412) 622-6918. Ice cream socials will also be happening at Homewood Healthy Volume 6, Issue 7
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Seniors look over the basket raffle table at LifeSpan’s 2014 event.
Photo provided by Diane Pawlowski.
Active Living Center on May 12, (call Marcia at (724) 244-4190), Hazelwood Healthy Active Living Center on May 14 (call Robert at (412) 422-6549), Northside Healthy Active Living Center on May 14 at (call Melinda at (412) 323-7240), Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Center on May 18 (call Donna at (412) 766-4656), Glen Hazel on May 20 (call Roberta Jones at (412) 422-6554) and Northview Heights Healthy Active Living Center on May 28 (call Melinda at (412) 323-7240). LifeSpan with host two events on May 7: a card party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Chartiers Senior Resource Center (cost is $12; contact Karen at (412) 276-5056), and their own ice cream social from 10 to 11 a.m. at Century III Resource Center (cost is $3; call Nancy at (412) 216-3169). Do you love the classics from Motown to the Rat Pack? Head on over to Vintage from noon to 12:45 p.m. on May 18. Pittsburgh native Rick Purcell will entertain the crowd and light refreshments will be served. Cost is $1. Call Tom Sturgill at (412) 361-5003, ext. 104 to reserve your spot by May 15.
Other fun events being lined up this month are: a Ladies Day Out at Eastern Area Adult Services on May 8 with a program focused on women’s health and wellness (call Jan McDowell at (412) 824-6880), a Dancing to the Oldies Dance on May 27 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center (call Noreen at (412) 777-5012), a Hawaiian luau from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 25 at Healthy Active Living Center (call Ed at (412) 422-6551) and a presentation by The Birdman and his aviary friends at 1 p.m. on May 28 at Seton Center (call Leslie at (412) 344-4777. This is just a smattering of the many activities being planned for May, a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults, as well as recognize their contributions and achievements. Check with your local senior center for a full list of activities. “We encourage everyone to come out and take part in the celebrations,” Jennifer suggests, “and to pay tribute and acknowledge the contributions of older persons to our communities.” For information on activities at a senior community center in your area or for information on other aging services, call the DHS/AAA SeniorLine at (412) 3505460. PSN Volume 6, Issue 7
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Dennis Yerkey and Nancy Pingor enjoy ballroom dancing at last year’s LifeSpan Older Americans Month event.
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May Menu Friday, May 1: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, orange.
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Monday, May 4: Beef tips, whipped horseradish potatoes, carrot coins, pear cuts.
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Tuesday, May 5: Tuna baby pea salad, marinated tomatoes, sliced beets, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, May 6, Older American’s Day: Chicken breast, gourmet potatoes, stuffing, green beans with almonds, angel food cake with strawberries. Thursday, May 7: Boneless pork loin, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, banana. Friday, May 8: Rotini with meat sauce, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits. Monday, May 11: Turkey, broccoli florets, brown rice, pears. Tuesday, May 12: Roast beef au jus, scalloped potatoes, baby Brussels sprouts, peach slices. Wednesday, May 13, Birthday menu: Honey mustard chicken salad, potato salad, tomatoes and cucumbers, fudge brownie. Thursday, May 14: Cod with sautéed peppers and onions, stewed tomatoes with zucchini, confetti couscous, apple. Friday, May 15: Meatloaf, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot coins, fruit cocktail. Monday, May 18: Chicken breast au jus, yams, broccoli florets, apple. Tuesday, May 19, Election Day: Roast beef, vegetable medley, brown rice pilaf, orange. Wednesday, May 20: Turkey meatballs, parsley and chive potatoes, mixed vegetables, cantaloupe cuts. Thursday, May 21: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated green beans, banana.
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Friday, May 22: Stuffed pepper with ground beef, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, cherry jello. Monday, May 25, Memorial Day: Closed. Tuesday, May 26: Shredded BBQ pork, oven browned potatoes, mixed vegetables, semi-hard roll, apple. Wednesday, May 27: Cold roast beef, Swiss cheese, pasta salad, marinated tomatoes and cucumbers, pineapple tidbits. Thursday, May 28: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, sliced peaches. Friday, May 29: Rigatoni, health salad, banana. This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.
Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727
or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300
SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Assistance Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy
Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003
SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling
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What’s new? Part 1 of the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans
By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News
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utrition information and the tools we use to evaluate and translate that information is constantly changing. Even the professional, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, has to be ready to study and interpret.
revision, and like so many nutrition topics, label information is being debated and rewritten. From a consumer standpoint it appears that nutrition professionals can’t make up their minds. However, some of what appears to be conflicting information and confusion is related to the fact that new techniques, ongoing research and the drive for staying evidence-based are basic to good science. At the same time, an information hungry media reports preliminary findings and single studies as facts. The result can be that separating truth from speculation is confusing. Expect to hear more about the DGA 2015 and hopefully more on the new label (that has been in revision several years).
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 (DGA 2015) are in the final review stage, a revision that will result in continued discussion and interpretation since the sciEquipped Kitchens ence of nutrition should be Meanwhile, here is Part based on evidence-based Mini re- blinds 1 with some thoughts on search, and at the sameLaundry time, facilities what’s new and how it Wall is to wall carpet sometimes the evidence may affect your nutrition 24 hour emergency maintenance not yet verified. and food decisions, includCable TV ready ing the amount of sodium, The food label, a tool that Individually controlled heat/air conditioning should make it easier for sugar and fat in our diets. Utilities Included * consumers to put guideThis month we will focus lines into action, is also in on sodium.
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Sodium is traditionally thought of as sodium chloride (table salt) but check out label ingredient lists and you might find a number of sodium containing ingredients that are added to heighten flavor (MSG) or improve shelf life or food safety (sodium benzoate, sodium nitrate, as examples). The goal for sodium is currently 2400 milligrams a day, or 1500 if you have high blood pressure. How this has affected the food supply is that companies are beginning to respond. Lower sodium and no-salt-added alternates are on the market in condiments, as well as canned and frozen vegetables, dinners, soups, snack foods, deli foods…as starters. Research has shown that by rinsing canned vegetables like corn or beans, you can
reduce the added sodium by about 40 percent but, in some cases, salt substitutes with potassium have been added—a good choice for reducing sodium but a flavor changer for some of us. Shelf life may be reduced so the “use by” date becomes more important. Deli meats traditionally have sodium nitrate to protect us from the introduction of some harmful bacteria. Buying smaller amounts and refrigerating them at a safe temperature for no more than three days becomes even more important when the sodium is lower. Bread requires salt to control yeast in the baking process but sodium content can be increased with the addition of ingredients that slow down the chance bread will get moldy. Reading ingredient lists is becoming more important, and in the case of reducing sodium, you may want to think about adding more spices and herbs to keep the flavor intact. More next month! PSN
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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors. Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide
visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home. Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.
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Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask? A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.
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We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation
Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.
Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services • Companions • Medication Management
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For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:
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Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include: • • • • • • •
Skilled Nursing Mental Health Nursing
Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Social Work Home Health Aides
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Entertainment and Events 2 The North Hills Chorale will present its spring concert, Songs of Hope and Inspiration at 7 p.m. May 2 and at 3 p.m. May 3 in the Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless Townshop. Free-will offerings accepted. Additional information is available at www.nhchorale.com. 2 The Pittsburgh Philharmonic will feature the orchestra performing a selection of some of the greatest works of Verdi, Bizet, Liszt, and Wagner at 7 p.m. May 16 at the Hampton Middle School, 4589 School Dr., Allison Park. Tickets are available at the door or at http://pghphil.org/tickets/ and are $12 for general admission, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Children under 12 are free. To inquire about group rates, call (412) 223-7501. For more information visit www. pghphil.org. 2 Come out to Celebrate Our Veterans at 11 a.m. May 19 at Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., Allison Park. The event will feature a film chronicling the legendary war memorials in the United States and the heroes who inspired them followed by a musical performance with Banjo All Stars’ Dick Moninger and Norm Azinger. Call (412) 635-8080.
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2 The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon May 21 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Rd. and Audrey Dr. in Pleasant Hills. Kathryn Phillips, a teacher in the Brentwood School District, was in New York on 9/11 and will share her experiences. Cost for lunch is $7. Call (412) 655-2000 by May 15 to RSVP for lunch. 2 Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd, Allison Park, will host the annual Strawberry Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. May 30. This event includes food, desserts, Chinese auction, hay ride, inflatables, bake sale, face painting and more. Visit www. parkwoodchurch.org for more information on any of the events. 2 LifeSpan’s Chartiers Resource Center in Carnegie is offering an overnight Casino Trip June 11 and 12. Destinations are Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino in Salamanca, New York as well as Presque Isle Downs and Casino in Erie. Cost is $125 per person and includes transportation, one night at Holiday Inn Express, one continental breakfast, $20 coin/$5 food (day 1), $20 coin/$5 food (day 2) at Seneca, and $20 coin/$5 food at Presque Isle. Taxes included. Current photo ID required. No baggage
handling at hotel. Call Karen, Dorothy or Betsy at (412) 276-3485 for reservations. 2 Experience old-fashioned rustic charm in a one-day Bedford excursion June 16 with Morningside Senior Center Travel. Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. from the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside. Cost is $77 per person and includes transportation, full lunch buffet and tour of the historic Bedford Springs Resort Hotel, a stop at Founders Crossing for coffee/tea and pastry, and other historical stops. Call Venie at (412) 361-0285 for details. 2 Travel to Medina and Cleveland, Ohio for a Christmas Bazaar in July. The group will meet at 7:45 a.m. July 28 from the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside, and will depart at 8 a.m. The first stop will be at Castle Noel in Medina. Enjoy lunch and stories from Kris Kringle himself then a tour of the largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction. The group will depart at 1:15 p.m. for the Christmas Story House in Cleveland. From there it is off to the Big Fun Toy Store, recently named one of the “Coolest Stores” in America. The group will head back to Pittsburgh at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $99 per person. Call Venie at (412) 361-0285 for details. PSN
Did you resolve to get healthy in 2015? Sign up for a FREE on-line workshop. designed by Stanford University for adults with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, anxiety, heart disease, chronic pain learn pratical ways to manage pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise options and many other self-management hints
Visit: www.alleghenybetterhealth.org Or call Vintage 412-361-5003.
This program is supported by Highmark, the Allegheny County Medical Society, and the United Way of Allegheny County.
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olunteers are needed countywide to help seniors remain independent and safe in their homes. United Way’s Open Your Heart to a Senior initiative now has several nonprofit partners in Allegheny County to provide volunteer services to seniors. Volunteers can deliver meals, take seniors to appointments or the grocery store, help at senior centers and much more. Register to attend an upcoming information session by calling the United Way helpline at 2-1-1 or emailing allegheny@ openyourhearttoasenior.org. To learn more, visit www.oyhs.org. Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteer information and orientation sessions: May 5 at 10:30 a.m. – Cooper Siegel Library, 403 Fox Chapel Rd., Fox Chapel May 12 at 3 p.m. – Brookline Library, 708 Brookline Blvd., Brookline May 14 at 2 p.m. – Lawrenceville Library, 279 Fisk St., Lawrenceville May 27 at 6 p.m. – North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park
Don’t be fooled The IRS never contacts you via email or an unsolicited phone call. Fake IRS email senders may even say you are being audited and direct you to links that give senders access to your computer and your personal data. If you receive one of these notices, no matter how perfect the website, forward the solicitation to phishing@irs.gov and then delete the message. Remember that phone scammers pretending to be from the IRS will say they need your bank account information to directly deposit your upcoming tax rebate. Don’t be fooled. If the IRS has a problem with your tax return, they will always contact you first by US mail. PSN
June 9 at 6:30 p.m. – Lighthouse Pointe, 500 Chapel Harbor Dr., Aspinwall
“A toe-tapping nostalgic ride to yesteryear” —Brad Downall, Madisonville, KY
“A meticulously researched recreation of the Swing Era” —Peter Donnelly, The Mercury
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Danny Murtaugh coached Pirates to two World Series victories amazing was that they won it with their pitching.
By Henry Peter Gribbin For Pittsburgh Senior News
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What happened in 1960 was something that today’s young fans will never fathom. The Pirates took on a New York Yankee team which featured the likes of Berra, Mantle, Ford and Maris. The Pirates were outscored in the series 55 runs to 27 and lost three games by the scores of 16-3, 10-0 and 12-0. I will always remember television host Jack Paar’s classic line, “The Yankees won today, but I don’t know the final score yet. They’re still adding it up.”
nyone who has ever played team sports will tell you that a good coach or manager sets the right tone in motivating the team. There was no one better at doing this for two separate years, 1960 and 1971, than the late Danny Murtaugh, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. When Murtaugh led the Pirates into the 1971 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles, few people in the news media gave the Bucs much of a chance. After all, the Orioles were going to throw four twenty game winning pitchers at them. As for our pitching staff, Sports Illustrated had this to say: “Pittsburgh pitching is useful only for complying with the regulation that both teams must have a turn at bat after an inning is completed.”
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Danny Murtaugh After falling behind two games to none, the Pirates bounced back and won the series. What was even more
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The Pirates survived that onslaught and won the series on Bill Mazeroski’s ninth inning homer in game seven. It was quite a feat of managing to have the team come back from those crushing defeats to bring the championship to Pittsburgh.
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Like many professional managers, Murtaugh’s baseball playing days weren’t ones that you would call stellar. He was a .254 lifetime hitter. Following his ball playing days, he did his time coaching in the minors. He was often criticized for being too lenient with his players, and he responded by saying that as a ballplayer he didn’t like being lambasted in front of other players and fans by the manager. He made a promise to himself that he would not treat his players in such a way. Murtaugh was named third base coach of the Pirates in 1956 and became manager in 1957. He was respected by the players because he knew just how to handle each one.
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Danny Murtaugh and Bill Mazeroski after their 1960 World Series victory.
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I will always remember him slowly walking to the pitcher ’s mound Move-inwad to of tobacco with the ever present firmly stuck in the side of his mouth. Like Clemente, Wagner, Prince and Traynor, Murtaugh will remain a baseball legend in thisour city. PSN Enjoy library,
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Steelworkers Tower Elderly Hi-Rise
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Call (412) 321-2460 steelworkers@ehdoc.org
HUD subsidized rent based on income
(412) 244-8180 and TTY 711 for Voice Relay
• Income limitations apply.
• HUD subsidized rent
Housing for Seniors (62 or older) or Mobility Impaired (18 or older)
1 Bedroom Apartments Now Accepting Applications • Elevator Building • On-Site Parking • On-Site Management
Come see all that we have to offer!
62 years of age and older.
Alexis Manor, Inc.
• One bedroom • Section 8 Certified Housing • 62 Years of Age or if disabled must be mobility or sensory impaired • On-site management • Central air and heat • Laundry facility • Balcony • Intercom system • Community room
RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
• Affordable housing for seniors
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Wood Towers Apartments
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Milliones Manor Apartments
(724) 935-7411
• wall-to-wall carpet • individually controlled heat and AC • large storage areas • pantry • linen closet • an intercom system • emergency pull cord devices in every bedroom and bathroom • secured doors with spring locks & peep holes • Handicapped accessible
IW Abel Place
• HUD subsidized rent
must be 62 years of age or older.
based on income
• Income restrictions apply.
• Income limitations apply.
• Section 8 vouchers and
Come see all that we have to offer!
Equipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting, A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility, Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower
Income Limits Apply 1 (800) 238-7555
Equal Housing Opportunity
Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired HUD subsidized onebedroom apartments
Lloyd McBride Court
62 years of age and older.
2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
493 Castle Shannon Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Call 412-563-6566 or visit
• Affordable housing for seniors
Forest Hills Senior Apartments
Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 683-5850
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For more details call (412) 681-6350
(412) 829-3910 or (800) 238-7555
Each unit features
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
certifications accepted.
RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PLEASE CALL:
62 years of age and older
614 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA 15209
• All household members
(Mt. Oliver)
John Paul Plaza
2827 Bedford Avenue
for one and two bedroom units
ORMSBY MANOR APARTMENTS
Call (412) 821-4474
Tiffany Apartments 925 California Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Lovely updated units. 1BR $650-670+e. Includes central AC & heat. Elevator, laundry, social room. Parking garage available.
www.baptisthomes.org
Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments. Eligibility: 62 years or older. • HUD subsidized rent based on income • Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and community room.
Call 412-687-7120 iwabel@ehdoc.org
Brinton Towers Apartments • One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments • Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door • Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost-free Refrigerator • Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning • Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System • Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking • Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon • Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped
412-242-0273 www.steiner-realty.com
Don’t wait, call today! (412) 824-9000 3000 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Senior Resources
Barrier Free Stairlifts ...Stairlift specialists • Straight and curve stairlifts
Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting 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 (888) 687-2277. Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call (800) 272-3900. Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits. COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call (800) 692-7462.
• New and used models • Large selection of used stairglides available • Free estimates
20 years installing residential stairlifts
275 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 653-6450 • (800) 288-5625
In-Home Senior Care Personal Care Meal Preparation Errands & Shopping Homemaking & Laundry
Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call (800) 333-4636. Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call (800) 633-4227. Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.helpinpa.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 (866) 286-3636.
Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area
412-653-6100 - South & East 412-787-0709 - North & West 412-406-7667 - Allegheny Valley www.ComfortKeepers.com
May 2015 • Pittsburgh Senior News
Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call (800) 677-1116.
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Bad relationships Two ladies were out shopping when they started to discuss their home lives, one said, “Seems like all Alfred and I do anymore is fight. I’ve been so upset I’ve lost 20 pounds.” “Why don’t you just leave him then?” asked her friend. “Oh! Not yet.” the first replied, “I’d like to lose at least another fifteen pounds first.” Slow golfers are ahead of us Joe decides to take his boss Phil to play 9 holes on their lunch. While both men are playing excellent they are often held up by two women in front of them moving at a very slow pace. Joe offers to talk to the women and see if they can speed it up a bit. He gets about half of the way there stops and jogs back. His boss asks what the problem is. “Well one of those women is my wife and the other my mistress,” complained Joe. Phil just shook his head at Joe and started toward the women determined to finish his round of golf. Preparing to ask the ladies to speed up their game, he too stopped short and turned around. Joe asked “what’s wrong?” It’s a small, small world Joe, and you’re fired.” Taken from www.ahajokes.com.
Beechtree Commons 6460 Leechburg Rd. Verona, PA 15147 62 and Older
May 2015 • Pittsburgh Senior News
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➻ Central
Air ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Elevator ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ All Utilities Included (412) 798-5589 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.
Crossword Puzzle
Gable Ridge
answer on page 2
8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 62 and Older u Community/Game Room u Controlled Access u Elevator u Emergency Call System u Library u One-Bedroom Floor Plan u On-Site Laundry Facility u Service Coordinator u Utility Allowance
©King Features
DOWN 1 Barrel 2 Infamous Idi 3 “La Boheme” role 4 Gain 5 Prompt 6 Earlier 7 Frogs’ hangout 8 Either of two presidents 9 One with a silly smile 10 Pinnacle 11 Laborer 16 Started 20 Emanation 22 Have coming 23 Marble variety 25 Poke 26 Dos Passos trilogy 27 Clear up 29 In the thick of 31 401(k) alternative 32 Cove 34 “Phooey!” 38 Groups of species 40 Some of the family 42 Whale group 43 Jurist Robert 44 Actress Falco 45 “The Thin Man” dog 47 Got bigger 48 Mad king of literature 49 Vortex 52 Charged bit 53 Witticism
(412) 241-9474 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Affordable Retirement Living “A Gracious Experience”
Efficiencies available immediately to qualified individuals.
A United Methodist Church Union Facility Income Limits Apply
Parkview Towers SENIOR CITIZEN RETIREMENT LIVING
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
111 Caroline Street • Munhall, PA 15120 (412) 461-2993 • www.umcu-parkview.com
Riverview Manor 1500 LeTort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • (412) 734-0741 Dave Carlton • (Property Manager)
Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living Rent is based on income. Age 62 or Mobility Impaired An affiliate of National Church Residences
May 2015 • Pittsburgh Senior News
ACROSS 1 Overly theatrical 5 Pitcher’s chapeau 8 Memo writer’s “Now!” 12 Eastern bigwig (Var.) 13 Actor Tognazzi 14 “Monopoly” pair 15 Buck 17 Bullets 18 Switchblade 19 Wet 21 Notion 24 Work with 25 Equitable 28 Culture medium 30 Eve, originally 33 “— Lay Dying” 34 Eugene O’Neill specialty 35 Geological period 36 Emeril’s interjection 37 Con 38 Showing signs of aging 39 Skillet 41 Advantage 43 Caviar provider 46 Point of view 50 Valhalla VIP 51 Didn’t quite boil 54 Schism 55 Excessively 56 Peruse 57 Piano lineup 58 Picnic invader 59 Distorted
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Musical Before and After
Each question has two songs. Fill in the blanks to finish the two songs for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. Glad All ____________ You
8. Candy ____________, You’ll Be a Woman Soon
2. Name ____________ of Love
9. Rhythm of ______ ____________, the Park and Other Things
3. Easy to Be ____________ Day’s Night
10. Down ____________ Without Pity
4. Love is ____________ Velvet
11. I’m into Something ____________ Lovin
5. Cry Like a ____________ I need Your Lovin
12. A Summer ____________ Sung Blue
6. Some Kind of ____________ World
13. Seventh ____________ of a Preacher Man
7. Everyone’s Gone to the ____________ River
14. We’ll Sing in the ____________ Superman
To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Beaver County Senior News.
Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________
Congratulations to Ella Mae Goodwald who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Hill; 2. Horse; 3. Water; 4. Hoop; 5. Stop; 6. Paper; 7. Bug; 8. Tight; 9. Horn; 10. Fairy; 11. Watch; 12. Apple; 13. Whale; 14. Ice; 15. Bell; 16. River; 17. Toy; 18. Dog
K.B. Contracting
OpeningCoalition Soon Northside
* New Windows * Window Repair
1500 Brighton Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
* Siding * Roofing
Call Ken for your home remodeling needs!
(412) 475-6496 * Insured May 2015 • Pittsburgh Senior News
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Northside Coalition Senior Housing RENT ASSISTED HOUSING FOR PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS EQUIPPED KITCHEN, W/W CARPETING, A/C, WINDOW COVERINGS, COMMUNITY, COMPUTER ROOM & LAUNDRY FACILITY, SECURE INTERCOM ACCESS, PUBLIC TRANS $22,050/yr. 2 Persons…$23,150/yr $25,200/yr. Income Limits Apply: 1 Person…$20,250/yr;
Please contact SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC
PHONE:
1 (800) 238-7555
Available Units
Eva P. Mitchell Residence
1621 Lincoln Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Don’t let the flu catch you. Protect yourself and family! Covered by most insurance companies. No appointment needed. Get your flu shot at K-Mart today Bridgeville (412) 257-3244 Coraopolis (412) 262-1570 Moon Twp (412) 859-0136
North Hills (412) 369-9712 North Versailles (412) 823-7270 West View (412) 931-1702
Now accepting Housing Applications. Age 62 and older or Mobility Impaired. Section 8 assistance available to those who qualify. Rent reduced to 30% of tenant income.
Income Limits Will Apply • Newly renovated spacious efficiencies and 1 bedroom apartments • Carpet and central air conditioning • Controlled building entry • Emergency call systems in units • On-site service coordinator • Community room/planned activities • On-site laundry facilities For information on placing an application, call
Donna Rivers at (412) 363-4169
Entertainers
The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc.
CROWN Antiques
and collectibles
We Buy! One Piece, or the Entire House! • Coins
• Photographs
• Books
• Stamps
• Military Items
• Magazines
• Sports Memorabilla
• Old Watches
• Autographs
• Gold
• Political Buttons
• Comics
• Silver
• Fountain Pens
• Postcards • Jewelry
10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 241-5415 Fax: (412) 241-0312
Bernadette L. Rose, Supervisor
We Sell Over 4 Million Items 5 Floors of Eclectic Collectibles 1018 5th Ave., Pittsburgh PA
(412) 434-6425
www.crowntiques.com
May 2015 • Pittsburgh Senior News
Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577. Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-aLong, Affordable! (412) 731-1322. Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134. Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group. Email: jimmy.sapienza@verizon.net. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today. Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412)-608-8429. Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429. Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites. Bob (412) 487-3134. Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299. Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com. Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986. Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134. Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889. Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or lesshe403@verizon.net. Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368. Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327. Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362. Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637. Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822. Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com. Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536. Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134. Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161. Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093. Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com. Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557. Speakers Available: Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030 Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573. Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374. Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.
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Graduation Parties, Picnics, Outdoor Events & Barbeques
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924 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, 15233 (412) 321-3356 • (412) 931-0949 http://eugenebeckcompany.com
24 Hour Emergency Service • (412) 635-8424