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Square dance is excellent form of exercise and fun for all ages By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News You may not have heard the terms “contra”, “quadrille” or “round dance” but, chances are, you know what square dancing is. This form of movement was first documented in 17th Century England and incorporates social and folk dances from many countries. It came to North America
with the European settlers and was popularized in the US during the 20th Century as Western films about American cowboys hit the silver screen. While square dance doesn’t enjoy the notoriety of other forms of dance on television these days—think of the popularity of shows like “Dancing With the Stars”
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and “So You Think You Can Dance,” for example—it does remain a quietly beloved outlet for exercise, entertainment and socialization. Here in southwestern Pennsylvania, hundreds of members in 15 clubs are actively do-si-do’ing on a regular basis.
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Get ready for winter with tips from DHS/AAA on page 15.
Volume 20, Number 7 Published monthly by Pittsburgh Senior News, Inc. P.O. Box 11126 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 367-2522 Can you believe that winter is almost upon us? Now is the best time to prepare for the colder weather months ahead; see page 15 for some tips to get you ready. Even if you’ve never square danced before, it’s never too late to pick up this hobby. It’s an excellent form of exercise and fun at any age. Read our cover story to learn more about local clubs that offer square dance opportunities. Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for you, our readers and advertisers.
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Square dance is excellent form of exercise and fun for all ages new participants. “When I first started dancing, we would wear square dance clothes year round but now we’re not required to have ‘square wear’,” Ruth explains. “Women usually just wear something like a prairie skirt and men wear Western shirts. There are square dance shoes but they are also not required.”
Continued from page 1 Ruth and Ed Bailey of Upper St. Clair got involved in square dance 24 years ago when they were seeking a new hobby. “At the time, Ed [now 73] was a salesman and he wanted to do something other than work all the time,” recalls Ruth, 70, who serves as president of the Peanut Squares club in Scott Township. “We met someone who said we should try it and we really liked it. We go to all the clubs in the Pittsburgh area and we’ve been to many of the state and national conventions.” At one convention in Arizona, the Bailey’s met dancers from all over the world. “No matter where [in the world] square dance is called, it’s always called in English,” Ruth explains. “At the convention, we met people from Japan who didn’t speak English, but they never made a mistake because they knew the calls.” In most American forms of square dance, the dancers are prompted or cued through a sequence of steps by a “caller.” It is termed “square” dance because it is traditionally a dance for four couples (eight dancers) arranged in a square, with one couple on each side, facing the middle of the square.
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Anyone of any age can participate in this form of dance. “The clubs are open to all ages,” Ruth points out. “Currently, our youngest member in the Peanut Squares is a 17-year-old boy. We usually host a family night during the summer where we teach beginning steps. We have ages two to 92 at that event. The kids especially look forward to it.” The hobby doesn’t require any special equipment or gear, and it costs very little to participate. Most clubs charge $4 to $5 per person, per lesson each week. The first night is always free to
Richard and Darla Willliams of Peanut Squares club spin around the dance floor.
Perhaps the best thing about the hobby is the physical and mental benefits it offers, Ruth says. “It’s great exercise for not only your body but your mind. You need to listen to each call, do it and move onto the next one, which is great for concentration. If you make a mistake, that’s fine; we just laugh about it. We’re not that serious about it. Chances are, we made the same mistakes when we were first learning.”
Peanut Squares caller Brad Deiberty and wife Lenore join in the fun.
Beyond exercise, square dance brings people together for fun and fellowship, even if participants are just taking lessons. “The fun starts right on the first night,” Ruth says. “You meet new people and make new friends. It’s a wonderful way to escape the worry and pressures of today’s busy world. Club members take a turn bringing food and refreshments each week, so we have great snacks to enjoy and everyone is well fed.”
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Ruth has no intention of giving up her hobby anytime soon, despite having a knee replacement in January. “I was back to dancing less than three months after surgery. I can dance just as fine and I can keep up with anybody. Nothing is going to stop me.” PSN
Y-Nots caller Jim Yoest keeps things lively.
To learn more about square dance clubs in the area, contact Barb MacDonald, president of the Western Pennsylvania Square and Round Dance Federation at (724) 776-2029.
Peggy and Jack Cooper of Peanut Squares club dance a waltz round square dance. Lisa Hambel and Terry Osif of Peanut Squares club enjoy themselves.
Peanut Squares club couples promenade.
Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Pittsburgh Senior News
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Square dance is excellent form of exercise and fun for all ages Continued from page 9
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Entertainment and Events 2 Learn about volunteer opportunities at North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) such as teaching computer literacy classes, driving the senior shuttle, doing data entry, answering phones, sorting and distributing coats and other items, taking seniors to doctor appointments and more. A Volunteer Information Session will be held at 10 a.m. November 7 in NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park. To register, contact Linda at lkrobins@nhco.org or (412) 487-6316 opt 2. 2 A fall craft and vendor show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November 9 in the Activities Building on Dewey Street, Etna. The show, sponsored by the All Saints Church Christian Mothers and Guild, will feature 40 crafters and vendors, as well as raffles and refreshments. No admission fee charged.
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2 The West End Healthy Active Living Center, 80 Wabash Ave., West End, will hold an open house from 10 to 11 a.m. November 13. Come out for free coffee, doughnuts, fruit and a tour of the facility to see firsthand all that the group has to offer, such as free Community College classes, van and bus trips, bingo, lunch, exercise/dancing classes, and more. Call (412) 937-3068. 2 A newly formed community craft fair will be presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 16 at Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park. Come and shop early for unique Christmas gifts. Get pictures taken with Santa Claus for Christmas cards or just for fun. Face painting will be available. There will also be a bake sale, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Refreshments will be available in the Crafter’s Café. To learn more, call Elaine Edelman at (412) 486-8755.
2 The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon November 21 at the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. The meeting will feature choral groups from the Thomas Jefferson High School under the direction of Ms Julie Lucci. Cost for lunch is $7. RSVP by November 15. For additional information, call (412) 655-2000. 2 Glenshaw AARP #3744 will host a motor coach day trip to enjoy “Plaid Tidings” on Saturday, December 14 at CLO Cabaret Theater in downtown Pittsburgh. Dinner will follow at the LeMont Restaurant. Enjoy a spectacular view from atop Mt. Washington while dining. Cost of the trip is $88. Call (412) 487-1609 for more information. PSN
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Harmony Singers Present Holiday Concert The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert, “Comin’ Up Christmas Time,” under the direction of Cynthia G. Pratt on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park. The concert will feature favorite carols, holiday music, and a sing-along. Refreshments will be served following the concert, which is free and open to the public. A basket raffle and holiday cookie sale will also take place. The Harmony Singers are available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations. For information about the group or to reserve them for an event, call Bernie Komoroski at (412) 381-7175 or visit www.harmonysingers.org. PSN
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Get ready for winter with these tips from DHS/AAA By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News
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eady or not, winter is on the way. And since it’s certainly better to be ready than not, now is the perfect time to prepare for the cold and snow. The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging has compiled some simple, useful tips for getting through the upcoming winter months.
Eat well and get enough fluids. Nutritious, healthy meal choices for colder weather are vegetableladen stews and soups made with reduced sodium broths. Soups will not only warm you up on a cold day, they also provide the body with beneficial nutrients. It is also important to make sure you are drinking at least six to eight glasses of liquid a day, especially in dry, cold weather. Drinking plenty of water can help you avoid dehydration and prevent dry skin problems. Limit your alcohol intake because alcohol speeds up the loss of body heat. Gather the right tools and supplies. Have snow removal supplies available in case you have to dig out. Keep a bag of rock salt, a snow shovel and ice scraper in your house.
Inspect your heating system. It’s a good idea to have a routine maintenance and inspection check done on your heating system to make sure it is in good working order. At least once a season, replace the air filter in your heating unit. Make sure all heating vents are open and unblocked by furniture or other items so that air is evenly distributed through your home. Get proper rest. Fatigue can make you more vulnerable to subnormal heat and cold. Keep emergency contact numbers nearby. Have the phone numbers of your local police, fire and emergency medical service next to your phone. It is also a great idea to have the phone numbers of people in the neighborhood who can help with shoveling snow or picking up groceries and prescription drugs.
Consider home safety. Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be sure they are in working order. Take care with your cane. Replace rubber tips on canes, walkers, and crutches. Home healthcare stores sell “ice picks” that fit on the ends of canes and walkers to provide extra traction. Prepare an emergency kit. Have a three-day emergency supply of easily opened canned food, bottled water and other supplies to keep you comfortable and safe. You should also keep on hand a battery powered radio, clock and lighting (flashlight, lantern), manual can opener, blankets or sleeping bags, emergency supplies of your prescription drugs, heavy clothes, socks and warm shoes, a first-aid kit and personal hygiene items. Continued on page 16 Volume 5, Issue 3
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Bundle up when you go out.. Stay inside as much as possible but if you have to go out, cover all exposed areas. Wear warm footwear and dress in layers. Wear a hat and gloves and cover your mouth to avoid getting cold air in your lungs.
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West Penn Power: 1-800-207-1250 Duquesne Light: 1-888-393-7600
Gross income less than 200% FPIG Must apply to LIHEAP or Crisis, if possible. Applicant must have made payments and show sincere effort of significant payment for gas, electric or water. Seniors, 62 and older may have a 0 balance but no existing credit. Fill out an application. Furnish Social Security numbers and birthdates of all living in apartment or house.
LIHEAP Opens: November 4, 2013 Closing Date: April 4, 2014 Apply local CAO or at www.compass.state.pa.us
Crisis Opens: January 2, 2014 Closing Date: April 4, 2014 Apply at local CAO or at www.compass.state.pa.us
Services Shut-off or Threat of Termination October 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013 and after February 1, 2014 Services Already Terminated: December 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 Funding may change without notice: call the company for details
Main LIHEAP Office = Alle Kiski: 724-339-6800 Messages: 412-770-3677 There is $1,000 maximum grant amount, and $100 minimum grant. Subsidized housing tenants whose rent is based on a percentage of their income and who do not pay for their heating source are not eligible.
$500 is maximum grant, $25 is the minimum grant, for utility service disruption due to lack of payment or unsafe condition. May help in the repair of heating systems or gas lines. May also be used for heating oil.
Consumers must have paid a minimum amount on the account in the last 90 days. Applicants must apply for LIHEAP & CRISIS first and meet the income guidelines. Check www.dollarenergy.org for nearest partner agency to assist. Maximum Grant $500 Applicants can only receive one grant, per utility, per program year (10/2013 to 9/2014)
Columbia: 1-800-537-7431 Peoples Natural Gas: 1-800-400-9276 Equitable: 1-877-577-8735 Peoples TWP: 1-866-276-4055
CARES representative help customers experiencing a temporary hardship by assisting with referrals for:
Energy grants CAP Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) = Reduced budget amounts for qualifying individuals. Consumers must accept weatherization to receive CAP Housing Food Programs Employment assistance
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Stay in touch. Reach out to family and friends on a regular basis so that you can let them know how you are and can ask for their help, if needed. If you live alone, arrange for a daily check-in call with a friend, neighbor or relative.
When in need, get help with your heating bill. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other programs provide crisis assistance for cold weather emergencies such as termination notices, service restoration, emergency repairs to
heating systems and delivery of heating fuel. See the article in the following pages that outline available programs and how to apply for them. PSN For more information, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460.
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Services Shut-off or Threat of Termination CARES representative help Crisis Opens: October 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013 and after customers experiencing a January 2, 2014 temporary hardship by assisting Ongoing February 1, 2014 Ongoing Closing Date: Services Already Terminated: with referrals for: April 4, 2014 December 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 Energy grants Apply at local CAO or at Funding may change without notice: call the CAP www.compass.state.pa.us company for details LIURP (Low Income Usage Reduction Customer AssistanceProgram) SafeLink Wireless - Provides cell All utilities regulated by the PUC are=mandated Programs (CAP) Reduced MayOffice qualify= for discount on monthly Main LIHEAP phones and 250 free minutes. to assist low-income households lower budget amounts fortheir fuel fee. Alle Kiski: service 724-339-6800 Consumers must have paid a minimum Information $500 is maximum grant, $25 at www.safelink.com lowering fuelqualifying consumption through individuals. Referral to Conservation Consultants Messages: 412-770-3677 amount on the account in the lastbills 90by days. Assurance Wireless Provides cell is the minimum grant, for Consumers must accept programs: CC talks with customer and gives There is $1,000 maximum Applicants must apply for LIHEAPWeatherization & CRISIS utility service disruption dueand 250 free minutes. phones weatherization to receive grant amount, $100tips first and meet the income guidelines. Check waterand saving to lack of payment orInformation: unsafe www.assurancewireless.com Contact the Universal CAP Services Program minimum Subsidized www.dollarenergy.org for nearest partner grant. The customer is sentcondition. a kit with water May helpLifeline in the Benefit - Reduces the cost of Housing for that utility for information and housing tenants agency to assist. saving whose devicesrent like water saving repair of heating systems or telephone service for Verizon Food Programs monthly assistance; telephone numbers are on the is based onshower a percentage head andof faucet head May also be used Maximum Grant $500 gas lines. Employment assistance customers: contact your representative. reverse their income and who do Applicants can only receive one grant, perside of this page. for heating oil. not pay for their heating utility, per program year (10/2013 to 9/2014) source are not eligible.
LIHEAP Opens: November 4, 2013 Ongoing Closing Date: April 4, 2014 Apply local CAO or at www.compass.state.pa.us
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November Menu Friday, November 1: Beef stew, brown rice, mandarin oranges. Monday, November 4: Pork, yams, green beans, oatmealraisin cookies. Tuesday, November 5, Election Day: Chicken leg and thigh, broccoli florets, rice pilaf, apple. Wednesday, November 6: Meatloaf, horseradish whipped potatoes, carrot coins, pistachio pudding. Thursday, November 7: Tuna and noodle casserole, baby peas, sweet and sour coleslaw, peaches. Friday, November 8: Chili, tossed salad, macaroni, banana. Monday, November 11, Veterans Day: Roast beef, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, wide noodles, mandarin oranges and pineapple cuts, sugar cookie. Tuesday, November 12: Baked cod, roasted potatoes, baby carrots, banana. Wednesday, November 13: Rigatoni with mini meatballs, tossed salad, apple. Thursday, November 14: Chicken dinner salad, coleslaw, fruit cocktail. Friday, November 15: Cabbage roll, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, ginger bread with powdered sugar glaze. Monday, November 18: Pork loin, lemon seasoned potatoes, mixed vegetables, orange. Tuesday, November 19: Baked cod, Italian green beans, macaroni and cheese, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday, November 20, Holiday menu: Turkey breast, yams, broccoli and cauliflower florets, stuffing, pumpkin pie.
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Thursday, November 21, Deli plate: Tuna salad, potato salad, black bean and corn salad, chocolate chip cookies. Friday, November 22: Meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, leaf spinach, banana. Monday, November 25: Barbecued beef sandwich, parsley potatoes, green and wax beans, mandarin oranges. Tuesday, November 26: Chicken leg and thigh, garlic whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, applesauce. Wednesday, November 27: Whole wheat penne with meat sauce, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits, sugar cookie. Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day: Closed. Friday, November 29: Roast beef with Swiss cheese, sweet and sour coleslaw, macaroni salad, apple. 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.
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Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 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 – 1 (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 Lemington Community Services (412) 362-7301
SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Referral 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
LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300 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
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AARP is on a mission is to help end hunger; won’t you join us?
By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News AARP is bringing the nationwide Drive to End Hunger program to the attention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its communities. Recently, there was an AARP-sponsored roundtable discussion in Philadelphia at which various nonprofits met with hunger advocates to study the problem of hunger. They discussed various ways to bring food to the tables of
famished adults ages 50 and older. Many of our seniors are too proud to tell anyone that they do not have sufficient food. They don’t want to be a burden to family or friends so they suffer in silence. That’s why AARP and AARP Foundation have teamed up for this Drive to End Hunger.
2 Go to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and give several hours to assist in boxing or separating food.
Statistics provided by AARP Foundation reveal that in Pennsylvania, 8.51 percent of older adults live below the poverty level and 5.61 percent are threatened by hunger. What can we do about it? Here are some ideas:
2 Create a food drive within your local organization or chapter.
2 Consider volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program.
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2 Spread the word about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Allegheny County team members recently spent the day at the food bank in Duquesne, where they worked the assembly line
preparing boxes of nutritious food to be distributed to seniors at various local senior centers. The food bank can always use groups or individuals to staff the floor. Many chapters are sharing that they, too, are collecting food to donate, and are on the track to combat hunger in our communities. Together, we can combat hunger. PSN Take the first step to help end hunger by calling 1 (855) 383-4669 or visit drivetoendhunger@aarp.org. To inquire about volunteering, contact Megan Bailey at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at (412) 460-3663, ext. 211.
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Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 11:30 a.m. November 21 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township, for a covered dish luncheon. Bring table setting for the luncheon along with a covered dish (no desserts). The West Allegheny Special Choral Group will entertain. New members and guests are welcome. Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. November 18 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Members and guests welcome. Call (412) 331-2669. Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. November 20 at the New Light Synagogue, 1700 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. PSN
If you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior driving education program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person. • November 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at HealthSouth-Harmarville, 320 Guys Run Rd. • November 14 and 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, 236 5th Ave. For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. Online courses are now available. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. Space is limited so register early. PSN
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“Telly” enables clinicians to remotely perform medical examinations for nursing home residents
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ou may not have heard the name “Telly” but it’s worth knowing, as this device utilizes the best of technology to help nursing home residents get the best care they can from their medical teams. Telly is a telemedicine cart that is operated remotely by a physician or nurse practitioner, with the assistance of a nurse located at your loved one’s bedside. The Kane Centers are working with the clinical staff at the nursing facility, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Technology Development Center, the Center for Connected Medicine, the Division of Geriatric Medicine, and the Department of Biomedical Informatics to bring patients this new device. . “We recognize that a patient’s physician or nurse practitioner is sometimes not available at the nursing home to evaluate and treat the resident when there is a change in their usual state of health,” comments Kane executive director Dennis Biondo. “The goal is to provide continuous access to high quality healthcare and healthcare professionals.”
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Telly allows a clinician to remotely perform a history and physical examination of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, heart, abdomen, skin, extremities and nervous system. Telly can also allow family members with a telephone or computer to be involved in making better informed decisions about treatment options and any potential changes to the care plan, which may include a decision to transfer the resident to a hospital. Telly does not replace the usual direct face-to-face care that a resident receives, and it isn’t used for the residents’ routine medical examinations. Telly is used to help a physician or nurse practitioner assess a change in a resident’s usual state of health—such as breathing, heart function, urination, pain, skin finding or level of confusion. All residents who require hospital-level care either before or following a telemedicine session will be sent to the hospital if medically indicated and consistent with the resident’s and their family’s wishes.
The telemedicine consultations will be conducted by CRNPs who function within a collaborative practice agreement with the attending physician, and they will conduct telemedicine consults for residents with acute changes in condition and/ or palliative care needs when after-hours Telly coverage is available. PSN To learn more, call Steven Handler, MD at (412) 648-9215.
Kane to Participate in the RAVEN Project
The initiative is being led by UPMC Community Provider Services, which was awarded a $19 million grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). RAVEN is an abbreviation for “Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations Using Evidence-based Interventions for Nursing Facilities in Western Pennsylvania. It focuses on long-term nursing facilities that are enrolled in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. RAVEN hopes to cut down on potentially avoidable hospitalizations from nursing homes over the next four years. The project will include on-site nurse practitioners in nursing facilities who will work with existing staff to provide preventative services, improve the management and assessment of residents’ medical conditions, and provide advance–care planning, as well as support and treatment for those who choose palliative care at the end of life. “Here at Kane we are committed to improving care transitions and reducing avoidable hospitalizations,” says
executive director Dennis Biondo. “We are excited to have the opportunity to participate in this significant initiative.” The project has been implemented in 16 participating nursing homes in the region, and is led by a partnership among UPMC, Robert Morris, Excela Health, Heritage Valley Health System and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. RAVEN is one of several initiatives that the Kane centers have recently undertaken that are aimed at avoiding unnecessary hospital readmissions. Kane McKeesport participated in a three-year study along with CMS and Quality Insights that targeted reducing readmissions and smoothing care transitions. All four Kane facilities are undergoing INTERACT II training, which is designed to help with identifying factors that may require intervention. According to a study by CMS, about 45 percent of hospitalizations among Medicaid and Medicare nursing home residents are avoidable, and that last year it cost the nation between $7 billion and $8 billion. PSN For more information, contact Bryan Nicodemus at (412) 4226773 or bnicodemus@alleghenycounty.us.
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ane Glen Hazel, Kane McKeesport and Kane Ross have begun to participate in the RAVEN Initiative to help cut down on 30-day readmissions to hospitals.
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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded? 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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Diabetes can be controlled but it must be taken seriously
By Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News Okay, so the terminology has been updated. Many people still report that they have “sugar” instead of diabetes. Regardless of what we call this chronic disease, we sometimes rely on old ideas when we live with it. November has a national focus on diabetes and it’s a great time to learn more of the facts. Eating too much sugar is not a cause of diabetes. There
are strong genetic connections; however, even with uncooperative genes, diabetes is controllable.
words, a quick blood test at a wellness fair is a screen but you need to confirm it with your medical team.
Weight is a factor and an overabundance of calories within a day (on the plate or in the glass or cup) and a sedentary lifestyle raise your risk.
Diet can help control diabetes and it isn’t a special diet. It is the same as the basic recommendations for generally healthy people (the Dietary Guidelines for Americans) and those recommended by the American Heart Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Reasonable portions based on the calories you need and following the My Plate recommendations is a good start. Yes, you can even have some sugar in your diet.
Check your blood levels. A basic first test is a blood test but this should be a fasting sample, not after a meal. This is something to remember when your doctor schedules you for a glucose screening. Even done correctly, the diagnosis should be confirmed, since we all digest or metabolize differently, and the timing of meals, medications and even the last foods consumed can make a difference. In other
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Meeting guidelines for fiber, keeping animal fat to a minimum, and exercising or at least staying active for about 30 minutes a day are
guidelines for everyone, especially for persons with diabetes. Salt or sodium may also be something to control, not cut out of your diet entirely. Having regularly scheduled meals may become even more important, especially if medication or insulin is prescribed to keep blood sugars under control. Diabetes is still the leading cause of blindness. Uncontrolled high levels of glucose in the blood interfere with healing and have the potential to cause problems with circulation and even loss of limbs. It sounds scary, but diabetes is controllable and should be taken seriously. PSN To learn more, visit. nutrition@gianteagle.com.
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Military football teams kept the sport alive in the ‘40s By Henry Peter Gribbin For Pittsburgh Senior News
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or many Pittsburgh seniors, there is one thing that bonds them together forever: World War II. During this great conflict, Pittsburghers not only manned the factories that supplied the arms necessary to defeat the Axis Powers, this city also sent its youth overseas to do battle. Much has been written about these heroes but one aspect of the war not mentioned very often is that while Allied Forces were dropping bombs on Tokyo and Berlin, the Second and Fourth Army Air Corps were raining footballs on military camps and college campuses across the country. In the movie “From Here to Eternity” the main theme was a soldier’s refusal to box. At one time, boxing was the main sport of the military but in 1943 and 1944, football was king. In the 1943 Associated Press Football Poll, four military teams were in the top 20. In 1944, nine military teams made the list. Names like El Toro Marines, March Field, the Second and Fourth Air Force, Randolph Field and Bainbridge replaced teams normally seen in college football polls. Many Pittsburgh seniors are familiar with these names since many were guests at these facilities, courtesy of Uncle Sam. Military teams were like college all star teams. Football players joined together from
Photo taken from www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/navyband/history.html.
the entire country to make powerhouse squads. While college football players were asked to report to their universities with their food ration books, military athletes didn’t have to worry about where their next meal was coming from. It also wasn’t unheard of for a college player to be called up in the middle of the season only to play for one of the military
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But in ‘43, “The Game of the Year” was a more exciting affair. It matched the Bluejackets against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a game held at Ross Field Stadium at Great Lakes. Notre Dame was undefeated and would go on to win the National Championship, but that particular day the Irish had their hands full. Twenty two thousand sailors and a complement of WAVES cheerleaders watched as the Bluejackets scored in the last 33 seconds to win the fame 19-14. Great Lakes would finish sixth in that year’s AP poll. Some of the other military teams of note are Fort Pierce, Del Monte Preflight, Norman P-F and St. Mary’s P-F. We should not forget that both West Point and Annapolis both fielded excellent teams during the course of the war. Navy would finish no worse than fourth in the AP poll from 1943 through 1945. Who could ever forget the great Army backfield of Blanchard and Davis? While World War II has been over for more than 50 years, we should try to remember everything about it, including the military football teams and the impact they once had on college football. PSN
Fleet of new vans makes getting to VA hospitals easier for disabled Allegheny County veterans State Rep. Bill Kortz reminds local disabled veterans that transportation is available to the local Veterans Administration Medical Center in Pittsburgh. This year, the General Assembly appropriated funds to purchase an additional 14 vans to be provided to the eight Veterans Administration facilities throughout Pennsylvania. The new vans were recently dedicated during a ceremony in Harrisburg. “As a member of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, I am always looking for ways to help those who served our country,” Rep. Kortz said. “These vans are crucial to helping our disabled veterans receive the medical care they have earned. There are hundreds of veterans in my district, and thousands in Allegheny County who will benefit from the new vans.” The US Department of Veterans Affairs, working in conjunction with the Commonwealth, Department of Pennsylvania Hospital Transportation Network, Veteran Integrated Service Network 4 and the Disabled American Veterans coordinate 361 DAV drivers who transport Pennsylvania veterans to medical appointments and back home. “The volunteer drivers for the DAV deserve our thanks, as well,” Rep. Kortz added. “Without drivers, the vans would be worthless.” PSN
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teams against his old college. In 1943, one of the most dominant teams in the country was Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Great Lakes, Illinois. Clark Shaughnessey’s Pitt Panthers found this out early in the season as the Panthers lost to the Bluejackets, 40-0. In defense of Shaughnessey, his roster was filled with freshmen, as most of the upper classmen were involved in the war.
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