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Allegheny County Health Department’s Recycling Resource Directory makes recycling easy When we watch the evening news, we may not believe that anything we do can change the world for the better. Yet did you know that you are doing just that every time you decide to recycle your bottles and cans instead of throwing them in the trash, or when you choose to buy products made with recycled materials? Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. Recycling is a
daily activity for more than 100 million Americans and a great way to protect our environment and stimulate our economy. It saves resources, prevents pollution, supports public health and creates jobs. Nearly 90 percent of what we throw away could potentially be recovered through reuse, recycling or composting. Throwing everything in the garbage is increasingly not the answer, as this content ends up in a landfill.
These landfills are the largest source of human-caused methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. The EPA admits that all landfill liners will eventually leak and their toxic leachate, or “garbage juice”, can seep into and contaminate soil and groundwater supplies. To understand the value of recycling, first consider the entire lifecycle of the Continued on page 8
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Change a child’s life by volunteering to be a reading tutor Are you willing to spend some time each week doing something fun and fulfilling, especially if you knew it would change a child’s life forever? If your answer is “yes,” consider being an OASIS tutor, mentor and friend for a child who needs help to develop reading and language skills. How do I become a tutor? Begin by completing the tutor training program then commit to meeting with a student each week. You will work with the same child throughout the school year. Of course, your student and his or her teacher will understand when you need time for vacations or emergencies. Do I need teaching experience? No. Enthusiasm, patience and compassion are far more important. Tutors serve as friend and a role model. What age are the children? The program is designed for children in kindergarten through fourth grade, a critical period for developing reading and language skills.
What training will I receive? Tutors complete an in-depth training based on a proven six-part plan of activities. You’ll learn ways to draw out the child’s experiences and create simple stories that form the basis for reading activities. The public is also encouraged to attend tutor meetings for continued training and the chance to share their successes and challenges with other tutors.
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How will being a tutor change a child’s life? As a tutor, you will help a child feel important, build his or her self-esteem, become a better reader and, ultimately, help them do better in school. OASIS’ next training will take place on Friday, November 6, and Friday, November 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The training will be held at Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council located in downtown Pittsburgh. For more details, call Pittsburgh OASIS Director at (412) 393-7648. This program is operated in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. PSN
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Where and when will I tutor? Tutoring takes place in a school in the Pittsburgh Public or Woodland Hills school districts. The student’s teacher will help you find a time during the school day for your weekly sessions.
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THINKING OF CHANGING YOUR MEDICARE PLAN FOR 2016? The APPRISE Program of Allegheny County is pleased to announce the 2015 schedule of Medicare Open Enrollment Events to help Allegheny County residents with Medicare understand health and prescription insurance coverage options for 2016 so they can make informed decisions.
For an appointment with a trained, unbiased counselor at any of the following events, or if you need assistance but can’t make the events, call APPRISE at 412-661-1438.
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October 15, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Jewish Community Center 5738 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217
November 3, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Allegheny Valley Hospital 1301 Carlisle Street Natrona Heights, PA 15065
October 20, 2015 1:30-5:00pm St. Athanasius Church 7 Chalfonte Street Pittsburgh, PA 15229
November 5, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Suburban General Hospital 100 South Jackson Street Bellevue, PA 15202
October 22, 2015 1:30-5:00pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1066 Washington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228
November 10, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Providence Point 500 Providence Point Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15243
October 27th, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Orchard Hill Church 2251 Brandt School Road Wexford, PA 15090
November 10, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Market House Event sponsored by Senator Jay Costa 12th and Bingham Streets Pittsburgh, PA 15203
October 29, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Greenfield Senior Center Event sponsored by Senator Jay Costa 745 Greenfield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15207 October 29, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Coraopolis VFW 412 Mulberry Street Coraopolis, PA 15108
November 12, 2015 1:30-5:00pm St. Thomas More Church 126 Fort Couch Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241
November 19, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Oakmont Library Event sponsored by Senator Jay Costa 700 Allegheny River Blvd Oakmont, PA 15139 November 19, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Bethesda United Presbyterian Church 314 North 3rd Street Elizabeth, PA 15037 November 24, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Homewood Senior Center Event sponsored by Senator Jay Costa 7321 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15208 December 3, 2015 1:30-5:00pm Hazelwood Senior Center Event sponsored by Senator Jay Costa 5344 Second Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15207
November 17, 2015 1:30-5:00pm St. Juan Diego Parish 201 9th Street Sharpsburg, PA 15215
APPRISE is Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program and in Allegheny County is operated by Family Services of Western Pennsylvania in partnership with the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging.
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Slow and STEADI: Preventing Falls in Older Adults What to Do if you Fall
By Gateway HealthSM For Pittsburgh Senior News Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living longer than ever before. While longevity is considered a blessing for many older adults, it can also render those frail or weak prone to injury. However, patients and caregivers can be proactive by collaborating with physicians on a care plan to prevent falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults age 65 or older fall each year, but less than half discuss this with their healthcare providers. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Pennsylvanians, according to the state’s Department of Aging and Health. The U.S. economic impact from this is estimated at $30 billion per year as those severely injured usually end up in nursing homes or assisted living. There are many precipitating factors that contribute to falls in older adults. As we age, our bodies weaken and our reflexes slow down. The effects of aging can lead to arthritis, osteoporosis or Parkinson’s. The medications people take to manage these chronic conditions may come with side effects such as insomnia or dizziness, which may contribute to falls.
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Moreover, common dangers around the house include furniture. Coffee tables rank among the top items that contribute to falls – from hitting one’s head on the table, which can lead to traumatic brain injury. Clutter around the house or poor lighting also increases the chance for falls. While there are many causes of such accidents, there are practical things people can do to modify the risks. Communicating with your doctor is the single most important thing to do during yearly exams. Your
doctor should ask if you’ve had a fall in the last 12 months. If they do not ask, then you should tell them if you’ve had a fall in the last year. Your doctor should also perform a fall risk assessment and discuss health concerns that may contribute to potential falls. When you meet with your doctor, have your vision checked to see if you need a new prescription for glasses and ask them to review your list of medications and make adjustments if there are drugs that make you dizzy or lightheaded. Exercise is one of the best ways to prevent fall-related injuries. For example, resistance training can help improve muscle strength and coordination, thereby significantly reducing the risk of injury. A good fall prevention exercise program will also include exercises for posture and flexibility. For those with difficulty standing for prolonged periods, many of these exercises can be adapted for the chair. If your house or apartment presents a danger due to the way it’s furnished, rearrange the household items to make a clearer path when walking between rooms. There are many bathroom and home safety kits that can also help with stability. Some safety items may even be covered under some insurance plans. If throw rugs tend to bunch up or slip when you walk, secure them with double sided tape. Make sure handrails near steps are secure. Consider purchasing a good pair of walking shoes with proper treading. For those with balance issues, a cane can help stabilize and prevent falls. There are many different types of canes with varying grips and tips to choose from, so ask your doctor for suggestions.
Stay calm and remain still for a few moments to stabilize yourself. If you think you can get up safely, roll onto your side and get up slowly using your hands and knees or to a sitting position. If you are hurt or can’t get up on your own, ask someone for help or call 9-1-1. For those who live by themselves, it may be wise to invest in an emergency at-home response system, so if you need emergency assistance at any time, help is as close as the push of a button. Today’s emergency response devices are subtle and worn like a necklace or bracelet. STEADI as a Rock: A Toolkit for Wellness STEADI means Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries. This is a checklist for physicians to assess a patient’s risk for falling. The toolkit includes information about falls, case studies, gait and balance assessments, and a fall risk checklist. Educational handouts are also available for patients. The doctor will assess you by taking a Timed Up and Go (TUG) test for people age 65 and older. A TUG test involves getting up from sitting in a chair, walking to a line on the floor at a normal pace, turning and walking back to your chair, and sitting down again. If it takes an older adult more than 12 seconds to complete this task, they are considered at high risk for falling. Your doctor should observe your posture, stability, gait, stride length and sway. A free copy of the STEADI toolkit, along with patient education materials, is available at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality website: http://www.ahrq.gov/ legacy/research/ltc/fallpxtoolkit/ fallpxtoolkit.pdf.
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Allegheny County Health Department’s Recycling Resource Directory makes recycling easy Continued from page 1 products you use from the extraction and processing of raw materials, to the manufacture of the product, to its final disposal. Recycling creates a closed-loop system where unwanted products are returned back to manufacturers for use in new products. This prevents the pollution and destruction that occurs when virgin materials (like trees and precious metals) are extracted from the earth. The good news is that recycling is getting easier to do. In addition to separating out your glass and paper items in your curbside recycle bins for your trash hauler, you can recycle other items in a variety of ways. Allegheny County residents are fortunate to have a comprehensive Recycling Resource Guide, published by the Allegheny County Health
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Department. It includes a directory of locations in the county that accept various materials for recycling—everything from appliances, auto parts, cell phones, clothing, computers, cooking grease and oil, concrete block, Freon, home medical equipment, household chemicals, newsprint, packing peanuts and bubble wrap, propane tanks, scrap metal, TVs, tires, wood, yard debris and more. It also offers tips for pollution prevention at home and outside of the home.
Recycling is important to both the natural environment and us. You can make a difference when you do your part to minimize the amount of waste we are creating, which is increasing all the time. Take the first step and download an electronic version of the
Recycling Resource Directory at www. achd.net. PSN For more information, contact the Allegheny County Health Recycling Office at (412) 578-8390 or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling Hotline at (800) 346-4242.
Benefits of Recycling 4 Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators.
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2 A list of recyclers in alphabetical order with the address, phone number, hours of business and materials accepted).
4 Saves energy. 4 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change. 4 Helps sustain the environment for future generations. 4 Helps to create new well-paying jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries.
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Entertainment and Events 2 The Christy House, corner of Frederick and Walnut Streets in Sewickley, will once again be offering Friday lunches in the lunch room, open only on Fridays, and features a choice of two homemade soups, salad, homemade bread and a choice of beverages. A children’s menu is also available and lunches are available for take out. Menus change weekly and are posted outside the house and online at www.ststephenschurch.net/christyhouse. Suggested donation for lunch is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (412) 741-5960 between 9:30 a.m. and noon on Fridays. 2 The South Park Women’s Club will sponsor their annual craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 3 at the Home Economics Building in the South Park Fairgrounds, corner of Corrigan Dr. and Brownsville Rd. There will be over 50 skilled crafters offering a wide
variety of unique home-made craft items to select from as well as a bake sale, food vendors, raffles and a Chinese auction. Admission is free. Call (412) 833-1266. 2 You are cordially invited to attend the annual fall Tea Party sponsored by the Christian Mothers and Guild from noon to 2 p.m. October 10 in the Activities Building at All Saints Church, 19 Wilson St, Etna. Enjoy tea sandwiches, cookies and beverage, and specialty basket raffles. Musical entertainment by vocalist Bobbie Avella. Donation is $10. Reservation deadline is October 4. For reservations and details call Cathy at (412) 781-4788. 2 Sealarks women’s group will meet at 1 p.m. October 14 at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Rd., Allison Park. This group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women
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2 At the October meeting of the Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills, Magisterial District Senior Judge Pat Capolupo will discuss “Drugs and Alcohol In Our Society Today”, and what our judicial system may do to curb the negative effects. The meeting will be held at noon October 15 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, corner of Old Clairton Rd. and Audrey Dr., Pleasant Hills. Cost for the lunch is $7. Call (412) 655-2000 by October 9 to be included in the lunch order.
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Entertainment and Events 2 Ca$htoberfest Fundraiser for LifeSpan, Inc. takes place from 6 to 11 p.m. October 23 at the Broughton Volunteer Fire Hall, 1030 Cochrans Mill Rd., South Park. Cost is $25 per ticket which includes admission for one individual and dinner buffet including dessert and beverages (beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea). Enjoy live entertainment by Patty Petty with Karaoke and dancing. There will also be basket raffles, 50/50 and cash drawings every quarter hour beginning at 7 p.m. The final drawing will be held at 10 p.m. and is worth $2,000. Cash winners need not be present. Tickets are available by calling (412) 464-1300 ext. 106 or at any LifeSpan Center. 2 A “Spooktacular” dinner dance will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. October 24 at Lawrenceville Healthy Active Living Center, 4600 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Enjoy an evening
of dinner, dancing, costumes and prizes. Call (412) 622-6918. 2 The Christ Child Society (CCS) of Pittsburgh will hold a benefit Red Wagon Fare at 10 a.m. November 7 at Pittsburgh Field Club, Fox Chapel. The day includes lunch, raffles, auctions, and other activities, all of which support the goal off CCS that “Nothing is ever too much to do for a child.” CCS provides layettes to hospitals for underprivileged newborns, including receiving blankets and small knitted items made by area senior citizens. Other projects include new winter coats for needy children and bags of necessities for children brought to domestic shelters. Tickets are $40. For reservations, call (412) 682-4102. 2 The third annual community craft fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 7 at at Parkwood
Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park. Free admission, refreshments in the Crafter’s Café, silent auction and 50/50 Raffle. Visit www. parkwoodchurch.org for more information or vendor application form. 2 A Country Christmas and Victorian Charm trip will be offered November 14 for $94 per person. This tour combines the charm of a Victorian Christmas to Country Christmas fun at the Amish Country Theater combining explosive laughter, a bluegrass band and a ventriloquist. Call (412) 361-0285 for details. 2 The next Seniors Luncheon Tuesday will take place at noon November 17 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd., Mt. Lebanon. Join the group for good food, great company and a good time. $5 suggested donation, wheelchair accessible. Call Barb at (412) 278-2658. PSN
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With a warm touch, SeniorLine care managers link older adults to information and services By Margi Shrum Communications Specialist, Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Community Relations For Pittsburgh Senior News
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ark has worked on the SeniorLine for more than five years. As a care manager, he is among staff members at the Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) who answer questions and provide referrals for Allegheny County’s older adults. One day, Mark took a phone call from a woman seeking help with bringing her sister, who was in her 90s and in a nursing home in another city, to Pittsburgh. The caller explained to him that all family members who lived near her sister had died or moved away, and now the sister was alone. The caller wanted to know if SeniorLine’s trained experts could tell her what to do to end her sister’s isolation. Mark began investigating.
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“This was my first time I had a situation that included a nursing home that was out of state,” Mark says, but because SeniorLine specialists are trained and certified by the national Alliance for Informational and Referral Systems (AIRS) in practice and procedure and have also been trained in an in depth approach to providing information and assistance, called Options Counseling, he dug in to find a solution. That included securing Medicaid in Pennsylvania, necessary for the woman to receive nursing care in Pittsburgh, and finding a facility that had a bed
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for her. Mark located the proper forms and sent a packet to the sister and then helped her fill them out. In many instances, SeniorLine care managers never learn of the outcomes for the people they help; but in this instance, Mark received a voicemail a few months later. The sisters had called to thank him. Mark was touched by the call. “They were so happy,” Mark recalls noting that, as a social worker, making a difference is an important motivator for him in his work. “They now had each other in their lives.” The SeniorLine connection Making a difference for older adults is what the SeniorLine is all about. Located at the AAA offices on Pittsburgh’s South Side, the SeniorLine employs 15 care managers who answer any question posed
to them—from locating housing, transportation, food assistance and in-home care to giving voice to older adults who, for example, find themselves lost in automated customer service systems. At SeniorLine, a warm touch is behind everyone’s work. While the service is an outreach mandated by the Older Americans Act and a priority service for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, SeniorLine care managers foremost are . . . well, caring. “I am most gratified like when I am in the phone room hearing the empathy, kindness and concern that care managers genuinely offer to people,” says Ethel Novogradac, AAA SeniorLine supervisor. “We get such strong consumer feedback on the fact that, in this day and age, they can find a ‘live’ person to help them.” Volume 6, Issue 11
The service handles nearly 50,000 inquiries a year. Many times the calls come from neighbors, friends or relatives of older adults whose life situation appears to be deteriorating. Callers can be unsure what to do, and the information and referrals provided by SeniorLine care managers show them the way. The service also works with other information and assistance programs, including the Allegheny Link, also operated by the county Department of Human Services, and PA Southwest 2-1-1, to ensure answers are found. Importantly, SeniorLine is the required point of intake for anyone who knows about and desires long-term care programs, such as Family Caregiver Support, that may help keep older adults safe and independent in their home. However, people who contact the SeniorLIne seeking general information may also consent to an intake interview that could lead to a helpful program that they might not have known about or considered. The intake interview, conducted by a SeniorLine care manager, would be forwarded to an appropriate program staff, who can then arrange an in-home assessment of needs for a program match.
the denial. It turned out that the woman’s financial information had crossed in the mail with the agency. The agency issued a denial letter the same day that the necessary financial information reached it. The woman ultimately received the assistance she needed because Angel was able to help her see and pursue the proper path to it. “People get overwhelmed,” Angel adds. “They don’t know where to start. They are grateful that we give them some direction.”
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That extra step Angel has been a SeniorLine care manager for 15 years. As other care managers are, she is trained to be proactive when helping someone, probing during her discussions with county residents to make sure that while the person’s first inquiry is answered, there aren’t other issues for which the region’s many resources might offer help. While sometimes social work services are found to be needed, no actions are taken without the consent of the person in question and confidentiality is always maintained. Angel recalls taking an inquiry from a woman who had applied for a financial assistance program she needed but had been denied. She had given up. “I told her what the next step should be and explained to her why it was important that she take that step,” Angel says. The woman took Angel’s advice and pursed the reasons behind
Gary, also a 15-year veteran on SeniorLine, agrees. “We help them solve their own problems. Sometimes, it’s just that they didn’t think about the solution.” Gary says that one of the most satisfying aspects of his job is knowing that somehow, he might play a part in improving the circumstances of an older adult. “We’re in it for the older adults. You do get a good feeling from that,” he comments. Although SeniorLine is the primary point of contact for information and assistance accessed through the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging, specialists can also be found at 21 specific Senior Community Centers. Contact information for those centers is listed on page 15 of the Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide and in every issue of the Pittsburgh Senior News. PSN Contact the SeniorLine by phone at (412) 350-5460, (800) 344-4319 or TTY: (412) 350-2727; or email SeniorLine@Alleghenycounty.us. The SeniorLine operates 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volume 6, Issue 11
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SeniorLine has been around for about 30 years, beginning with a half dozen staff members who answered phones. As demand and technology have expanded, the service has been modified and upgraded. It now features care managers with specific expertise in transportation and housing issues, as well as those with longtime experience who consult on more involved questions—which can be posed via email and TTY, not just by phone.
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Allegheny County offers plenty of ways for seniors to get around town
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llegheny County offers a variety of easy, affordable and reliable transportation options for older adults. Knowing what they are, which ones you may be eligible for and how to register are essential details for you to know so that you can get around town regularly and maintain your independence. We are fortunate in Allegheny County to have a comprehensive transportation system that operates seven days a week and meets the needs of older adults in both rural and urban sections of the county.
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You may be eligible for more than one program, and you should register for all of the programs that you are eligible. There are Older Person’s Transportation [OPT], ACCESS 65+ and ADA programs and Medical Assistance Transportation Program [MATP]. In addition, there are community resources; for example, Elder Express, Heritage Community Transportation or a hospital service. A person may want to ride Port Authority to shop Downtown, travel on OPT to an Area Agency on Aging-funded Senior Community Center, and use ACCESS 65+ or ADA to visit family, shop, go to the ballpark or anywhere else in Allegheny County. Call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 and a care manager will provide you with information on all the programs you may be eligible for, as well as how to register. ACCESS Transportation vehicles are a shared ride system. That means there are multiple people
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on the vehicle that may be going to a variety of destinations. Anyone who is eligible for a program should register, as you never know when there may be a need. There is not a cost to register. OPT, ACCESS 65+ and ADA programs have a fee. MATP is a free service. OPT is a low-cost, door-to-door alternative sponsored by the Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) and the Pennsylvania Lottery. The ACCESS Systems—a transportation service broker serving both the OPT ACCESS and MATP programs— provides door-to-door service. It provides limited trips for medical and adult day service trips, senior centers and activities, and shopping trips.
Cost: Based on type or purpose of trip and age. E-Purse must be set up for payment through the ACCESS office. One-way individual trips, ages 60-64: $5.25; One-way individual trips, ages 65 and older: $2.10; Senior Center: $1.10 each way; Senior Center activity and shopping trips – there must be at least four participants, ages 60 and older: $1.10 each way. Those who are ages 60 through 64 may be eligible to use OPT to attend dialysis appointments for a maximum of 90 days at the rate of $5.25 each way. They are referred to the ACCESS ADA program for further transportation needs including dialysis appointments after the 90-day OPT use. Volume 6, Issue 11
ACCESS 65+ Available: 6 a.m. to midnight every day Cost: E-Purse must be set up for payment. Based on distance of the trip within Allegheny County. One-way minimum fare: $3.15; maximum fare: $ 5.25. Contact: ACCESS office at (412) 562-5353 or inquire at your senior center. ACCESS 65+ is the most versatile of all the transportation options for adults 65 and older; there are no restrictions on the purpose or number of trips taken each month. Funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery, it offers door-to-door service; riders are required to share their vehicle with others traveling in the same direction at the same time. Trip orders must be placed one day in advance.
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ACCESS/ADA Cost: E-Purse must be set up for payment.* Based on distance of the trip within Allegheny County. One-way minimum fare: $3.15; maximum fare: $5.25. Contact: (412) 562-5353 This door-to-door, shared-ride service is for individuals whose disability prevents them from using a Port Authority bus and may need help getting into the vehicle. Eligibility is based on a functional need. ACCESS/ADA is sponsored by Port Authority of Allegheny County and operates throughout their service area. Advance reservations are required. *E-Purse is an electronic account that is established by the rider from which trip fees are deducted. Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Available: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day Cost: Free for Medical Assistance recipients in Allegheny County Contact: (888) 547-6287; email your completed, signed forms to MATP@alleghenycounty.us; or mail or to the MATP office, One Smithfield Street, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2221 MATP can only be used for medical appointments. Medical Assistance insurance is required for eligibility.
Port Authority of Allegheny County Available: All times Cost: Free with Pennsylvania Senior Citizen ID Card Contact: (412) 442-2000, visit www.PortAuthority.org or ask for an application at your senior center. The Port Authority is the most recognizable mode of local public transportation, and it’s free for seniors ages 65 and older. Its bus, light rail transit (the “T”) and subway system provide daily fixed-route mass transit throughout Allegheny County. To hop on a Port Authority bus, simply present a Pennsylvania Senior Citizen Identification Card (blue for men, yellow for women) or a Medicare card at the time of fare payment. If you don’t have this ID card, inquire at your senior center or visit Port Authority’s Downtown Service Center at 534 Smithfield Street and Mellon Square. Complete a simple form and the card will be mailed directly to your home. More information on transportation is available in the 2015 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide, published by Pittsburgh Senior News; or call DHS/AAA’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or ACCESS at (412) 562-5353. Volume 6, Issue 11
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October Menu Thursday, October 1: Baked cod with lemon wedge, gourmet potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cantaloupe cuts. Friday, October 2: Springs with beef meatballs, mixed green salad, sliced peaches. Monday, October 5: Boneless pork, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges & pineapple cuts. Tuesday, October 6: Turkey divan, brown rice, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, October 7: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, Capri mix, applesauce with cinnamon. Thursday, October 8: Chicken breast, whipped butternut squash, stewed tomatoes with green beans, pear slices. Friday, October 9: Beef tips, carrot coins, noodles, orange. Monday, October 12, Columbus Day: Turkey with mushroom gravy, Brussels sprouts, brown rice, peach slices. Tuesday, October 13: Roast beef, lemon parsley potatoes, carrot coins, orange. Wednesday, October 14: Baked cod, creamy tomato macaroni and cheese, Italian green beans, apple. Thursday, October 15: Chicken breast, yams, broccoli and cauliflower medley, banana. Friday, October 16: Cabbage roll, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktail. Monday, October 19: Teriyaki meatballs, scalloped potatoes, green beans, pineapple chunks. Tuesday, October 20: Apple and spice pork, noodles, pea pods, orange. Wednesday, October 21, Birthday menu: Chicken marinara, oven browned potatoes, spinach salad, jelly filled sponge cake.
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Thursday, October 22: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit cocktail. Friday, October 23: Turkey chili, coleslaw, rice, apricots. Monday, October 26:Turkey, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, corn, pepper medley, apple. Tuesday, October 27: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, peach slices. Wednesday, October 28: Bow ties in meat sauce, tossed salad, pineapple cuts. Thursday, October 29: Beef stew, brown rice, banana. Friday, October 30, Halloween menu: Chicken paprika, carrot coins, noodles, orange, sugar cookie. PSN 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 – (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
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Bridging the Gap: A Story of hope and independence
After having a brief stay in the hospital, Roger went back home. His sisters, who live close-by in the Northside, were unable to reach him. Nervously, they went to visit him in his home. They found Roger on the floor, under his bed, after falling. March 2015, a nursing home became Roger’s reality. “Not a place I wanted to be, I had to stick to their guidelines. My TV was too loud; I was not allowed to serve myself from the snack cart. I felt as if I was losing my independence.” The social worker at the nursing home told Roger about a program that may be able to help him go home. The program is called LIFE Pittsburgh, a program with a mission to help seniors age in place, in the community. The only issue with the plan was the home Roger was staying at was not appropriate; it was not in the best shape and needed a lot of work if Roger was going to live there. Sara, a Social Worker from LIFE Pittsburgh visited Roger in the nursing home. She explained that the LIFE program could provide all the medical, home care, and socialization Roger would need to remain successfully in the community. “I thought the program sounded cool.” Sara started the process for the LIFE Program as well as thought of housing options for Roger. Often individuals transitioning from the nursing home to the community do not have a place to go. LIFE Pittsburgh provides assistance with finding housing. Anna, a Service Coordinator with LIFE Pittsburgh, filled out the applications for various buildings and helped gather all the information. “I wanted to stay in the Northside, where I grew up, where I
in his apartment. Anna helped him apply for Social Security Retirement which was approved. The apartment was ready and so was Roger. He finally went home with the help of LIFE Pittsburgh. The first night “what a great feeling, I was out of there, even though I was by myself, it was a great feeling.”
Roger entering his new apartment building in the Northside. am able to walk places.” Anna focused on the area Roger wanted. About 6 months after Anna and Roger started submitting applications, an apartment became available. Roger couldn’t wait to go home. He began attending LIFE Pittsburgh’s day program from the nursing home a few days a week so he could meet the staff prior to going to his new home. He was able to meet the doctor, the nurse, the social worker, everyone who was going to help him. He even met some of the current individuals who receive services through the program. “The first day I walked into the center, I knew a lady. I knew her from the NorthSide. We used to call her “old lady” growing up.” Roger enjoyed going to the center. “I like that I have something to do.” Although an apartment was found, one major question came about. Who was going to pay for the apartment? Roger did not have any income. He was working up to the point he went into the nursing home and no longer an option. Roger’s family agreed to pay the rent and provide items he would need
Currently, Roger attends the Day Center at LIFE Pittsburgh one day a week. Transportation is provided for him to and from the center as well as to his medical appointments. He has a nurse who is visiting him daily to help with wound care. “It is good. I don’t have to worry about anything, LIFE Pittsburgh even provided me with a hospital bed.” Although Roger’s social worker is going to help him with other social activities in the community, Roger has set himself a goal to ride his bike again, but for now, he is enjoying his time at the center. “I can’t tell you nothing but the truth, this program can help you with your medications, your health care, even your living arrangements. I recommend this program to anyone who needs help.”
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t age 63, Roger was living his life. He was getting up every day, working, and doing the things he enjoyed such as riding his bike. He never thought he would end up in a nursing home.
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AARP welcomes intern Paige Howe to Western Pennsylvania endeavors that we are privileged to enjoy. Paige is also looking forward to joining the “Movies for Grownups”, among many other adventures in October, November and December.
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aige Howe, a master’s program student at the University of Pittsburgh, has joined AARP of Western Pennsylvania as our fall intern. Paige is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky who is interested in the nonprofit sector. She is looking forward to joining AARP volunteers in the various
Most interesting was the Caregiving Rally recently held in Harrisburg to encourage the passage of the CARE (Caregiver, Advise, Record, Enable) bill by the Senate. As reported in last month’s issue, this bill has already been passed by the Pennsylvania House. Other upcoming events are the Andrus Award luncheon to be held on October 1, which marks the annual “thank you” event for active volunteers. Following an overnight at a Hershey
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hotel, they will enjoy lunch at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum (ACAA) and the presentation of the Andrus Award and special Ethel Awards. Active volunteers are making a difference in our region every day. Have you been fortunate enough to join us at one of the “Movies for Grownups” screenings? If so, I know you will look forward to the free screening of The Theory of Everything. This 2014 Academy Award Winning Best Picture stars Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. To join us on Wednesday, November 18, look for your invitation either via email or telephone. Once again, the theatre will be at
a different location in the Pittsburgh area. Feel free to stop by an AARP Volunteer Team Meeting. As we shared earlier, we are making a difference in our region every day. You have the opportunity to meet our local volunteers to see the just how they are making Pittsburgh a better place for us all. The next team meeting will be on Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m. at Allegheny General Hospital’s Suburban Campus, located at 100 S. Jackson Avenue in Bellevue. To volunteer or learn about more opportunities with AARP Pennsylvania, call (866) 389-5654 or email PAAARP@aarp.org. We’ll leave the light on for you! PSN
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.
Glenshaw. The meeting will be followed by a speaker and refreshments. 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. Call (412) 771-5183.
Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at 1:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Wallace Memorial U.P. Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Greentree. The special speaker for the October meeting will be Dan Miller.
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. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.
East End AARP #4542 will meet at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Social Room Annex at St. James A.M.E. Church, 444 Lincoln Ave., Sumpter Hall. Come early and bring a lunch. New members and visitors are welcome. Call (412) 242-0330.
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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. Call (412) 881-1726. PSN
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Making the most of autumn’s healthy goodness
By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News
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he autumn weather is just right for that last rush to meet your New Year ’s resolutions before the weather changes and the holiday baking and parties start! Consider this a good time to take an inventory of what you dutifully set as goals for 2015, as well as what you still have on your “to do” list. Here are some likely starters. Pick at least one!
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2 Put activity into your day—every day. Health guidelines for us aim for at least 30 minutes a day. So put the fall touches on your garden, walk or bike or you may even want to take up something new like learning to kayak. Of course, all of these need
to be done in a way it is safe for you. Remember, 10-minute spurts count to meeting that goal. If you are limited in your activity because of a disability, ask your medical doctor to refer you to a physical therapist or qualified expert to plan an activitiy safe for you. 2 Choose foods for peak nutrition by taking advantage of the foods of the season. Farm markets are still open and supermarkets are emphasizing locally grown. Apples, squash, tomatoes, pumpkins and pears are abundant. All are great sources of fiber and a range of vitamins and minerals at peak quality. Cook up some applesauce and freeze it. Try some butternut squash soup. Blanche and peel some tomatoes to freeze or make some tomato sauce to have on hand. Cooperative Extension has some great tips on freezing safely. Visit http://extension.psu.edu/ allegheny. Check out their website, which is also the home of the Master Gardeners who offer lots of tips.
2 Think ahead for meals so you don’t get in the habit of depending on notso-healthy meals. This column puts an emphasis on Choose My Plate (http:// www.choosemyplate.gov). Take the time to revisit the website for recipes, meal ideas and activities. A basic protein (like lean meat, chicken or turkey, eggs, beans –kidney, Great Northern, black, or pinto—or lentils are the start with at least two servings of fruits and vegetables and a grain. Try adding some whole grains like brown rice or quinoa to your choices. Make the plate with a protein-packed dairy choice at least three times a day. Alternatives for dairy (like soy or almond beverage) should have calcium and vitamin D. 2 Do a wellness inventory. Check your pantry and refrigerator/freezer for outdated food. Update your spices and herbs to be ready for some great tasting stews and soups. Clean out the closet where you stash food containers (like
now-empty plastic containers). Some of these aren’t safe for the microwave and may not even be the best and safest way to store your leftovers. While you are at it, check the pills and meds for dates. When in doubt, check with your pharmacist; discarding outdated meds requires special care and your pharmacist is the source for information. 2 Get outside. Even if you are limited in your ability to walk arrange a trip to a park or green space, enjoy your porch or patio. Enjoy the colors and fresh aromas of fall. 2 Hydrate. Water is still the best choice to have available for walks, excursions or just enjoying fall. If you haven’t invested in a reusable water bottle and intend to, make sure it is marked BPA free. Wash it in hot water and soap before using and refilling. Add some lemon or cucumber slices or, if you have mint available, some fresh mint leaves for flavor. PSN
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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back? If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.
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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Participants will receive study treatment at no cost and may be compensated up to $230 for their time.
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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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University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.
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Assistive devices make it easier to hold eating utensils By Devra Alper, OTS Occupational therapy student in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program, University of Pgh. For Pittsburgh Senior News
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ating is not only an enjoyable experience but a necessity for health and wellbeing. Certain conditions like arthritis, stroke, tremors and general weakness may make it difficult for a person to participate in this important daily activity. Difficulty with eating may cause a person to eat less than they need for healthy nutrition, may limit the types of food a person can enjoy, or even cause someone to be reluctant to go out to dinner and socialize with friends. For those who may be experiencing limitations in eating due to hand problems, adaptive eating utensils and equipment may help. Adaptive utensils and eating equipment may improve your ability to successfully bring food to your mouth. When it comes to choosing utensils,
there are many options. Large grip utensils have a built up handle to make grasping the utensil easier and are available for forks, spoons and knives. The wider grip puts less stress on the small joints of your hand and requires less grip strength to hold the utensil. Handles come in many different styles. Commercial large grip utensils are either plastic or rubber, and to increase comfort, some are ribbed or contoured to fit your hand.
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The size of the grip varies, as well, so some large grip utensils may be more comfortable than others. If you prefer to use utensils you already own, inexpensive foam tubing can be purchased to make a larger grip handle. Tubing can be purchased with different sized holes (to accommodate the thickness of your utensils) and can be cut to fit the length of the utensil’s handle. The tubing easily slides onto the handle of the fork, spoon, or knife thereby making it easier to grasp and hold. Many types of foam tubing are slip-resistant and dishwasher safe. Universal cuffs are another option for those who wish to use their own utensils but may not have the mobility or strength to maintain a grasp during eating. Universal cuffs are adjustable bands that fit around the palm section of your hand. Because of the way it is positioned, no grip strength is required to use a universal cuff. The cuff has a small pocket on the palmar surface of
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A United Methodist Church Union Facility Income Limits Apply
Parkview Towers SENIOR CITIZEN RETIREMENT LIVING
Please contact SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC
PHONE:
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the device. A fork or spoon handle may be placed into the pocket, providing a stable and secure position for use of the utensil to eat. As the name implies, universal cuffs can also be used to hold a variety of objects such as a toothbrush or pen. Most adaptive eating utensils are of low cost, averaging under $15. Items are available online, at national large-chain retailers and local pharmacies. While there are a vast amount of commercial options, it is also possible to adapt equipment yourself, using materials that you may already own. For example, to make a large grip utensil, masking tape could be wrapped around the utensil until the grip is large enough for comfort. Using adaptive eating utensils is just one way of increasing your participation in eating. There are other types of adaptive devices that can also help to decrease difficulty in eating: special knives that allow a person to cut food more safely and efficiently, plates with curved edges and rims to reduce spilling, non-slip matting (often sold as shelf-liner) can keep plates from sliding, and cups with lids and special handles to keep drinks from spilling. If you or a loved one is having difficulty with eating or managing other daily activities, ask your doctor for a referral to occupational therapy. Occupational therapists can offer additional ideas, adaptive devices and strategies that can help you keep your independence and stay safe. PSN
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Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area
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TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
EXERCISE STUDY
If you answered YES to both questions, you may be eligible to participate in a research study comparing the effects of exercise programs on patients with total knee replacement. For more information, call 412-383-6762. Participants will be compensated for their time.
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Are you 60 years or older? Have you had a total knee replacement surgery within the past 2 to 4 months?
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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.
Home Care
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.
Services
A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services
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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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Homemaking Private Duty Nursing or Home Health Aides PDA and VA Services Long Term Care Insurances Worker’s Compensation
For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:
Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development
(412) 279-2257 412-279-2257
Kpoeschel@gallagherhhs.com
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
Do you have questions? Call us at
412-279-7800 Or visit us at
www.Gallagherhhs.com
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Uptown Ebenezer Tower Apartments 420 Dinwiddie Street, Pgh, PA. 15219 62 Years or Older or Mobility Impaired • 1 Bedroom Apartments • W/W Carpet • Balcony • Card Entry Access Intercom TV System • Central Air and Heat • Utilities Included • Equipped Kitchen • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Public Transportation at Corner
Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200
(412) 391-9465
Lynn Williams Apartments 3710 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
810 Wood St., Wilkinsburg Now accepting applications 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday
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West Lake APARTMENTS 1015 Crucible St. West End, PA 15220
CALL: (412) 829-3910
based on income
Call (412) 734-4229
East Liberty -
Pennley Commons Senior Apartment Accepting Applications One bedroom, full appliances, W/W, A/C, off street parking Income limits apply Call (412) 362-2040 or stop by the Management office at 5601 Penn Avenue Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Steelworkers Tower Elderly Hi-Rise
2639 Perrysville Avenue • Now accepting applications for efficiency and one-bedroom apartments • Eligibility: 62 years old or in need of features of an accessible unit • Section 8 certified • Equipped kitchen, W/W carpet, A/C, FREE laundry facilities, lounge area, community room and balconies. • Equal Housing Opportunity
Call (412) 321-2460 steelworkers@ehdoc.org
HUD subsidized rent based on income
(412) 244-8180 and TTY 711 for Voice Relay
Come see all that we have to offer!
• 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
• Income limitations apply.
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
Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm 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
Lloyd McBride Court
IW Abel Place
62 years of age and older. • HUD subsidized rent based on income
• Income restrictions apply.
• Income limitations apply.
• Section 8 vouchers and
Come see all that we have to offer!
Forest Hills Senior Apartments 2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
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
Call 412-563-6566 or visit
• Affordable housing for seniors
certifications accepted.
493 Castle Shannon Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15234
1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 683-5850
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For more details call (412) 681-6350
Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Each unit features
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
must be 62 years of age or older.
(412) 829-3910 or (800) 238-7555
62 years of age and older
2827 Bedford Avenue
• All household members
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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:
John Paul Plaza
614 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA 15209
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.
Crossword Puzzle answer on page 2
Gable Ridge
8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 62 and Older
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DOWN 1 Type of hose 2 Settled down 3 Gave way 4 Poison 5 Grand tales 6 Stone (Suff.) 7 Spreadable cheese 8 Contract clauses 9 Stopped 10 Wapiti 12 Ringo Starr’s gear 14 Facility 15 Passbook abbr. 19 Cover 20 Store-front sign abbr. 21 Use 22 Hallux 23 Slimming surgery, for short 24 Following orders 25 Piercing tool 26 Judicially clad 28 Move gracefully 29 Put back to zero 30 Run off to wed 31 Moth variety 32 Palin portrayer Tina 34 Mao tse- – 35 Highland hillside
(412) 241-9474 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.
Beechtree Commons 6460 Leechburg Rd. Verona, PA 15147 62 and Older
➻ 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.
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A “Number” of 1950s Songs
Figure out the correct number to complete the song title for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. Which number completes the title of this 1950s Guy Mitchell song? “_______ Years (Dead Or Alive).” 2. In 1956, the Heartbeats recorded a DooWop song that met with limited success. What number completes its title? “(A) _________ Miles Away.”
5. For 1954, this song, also the title of the film, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Which number completes its title? “_______ Coin(s) In The Fountain.”
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To enter, mail your answers to Pittsburgh 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 Move-in to published in the next edition of Pittsburgh Senior News.
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9. Co-written and recorded by Eddie Cochran, this song was released posthumously after Cochran died in a car accident in April, 1960. Which number completes the title? “____ Steps to Heaven.” Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________
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8. The Crests had this Billboard Top 40 hit in 1959. Which number completes the title” “_____ Nights A Week.”
Congratulations to Jennie Roknick who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. World War I; 2. Brother and sister; 3. Cost a pretty penny; 4. The Gettysburg Address; 5. A Pulitzer prize; 6. Bald eagle; 7.Enjoy Watergate Scandal; 8. Mercedes Benz; 9. Talk your ear off; our library, Move-in to 10. Wise guy.
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7. In 1957, Roy Brown, a legendary R&B singer, songwriter, and musician, had his only song to hit the Billboard Top Pop 40 list. What number completes its title? “Let The ____ Winds Blow.”
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3. In 1953, several singers had a hit with the same song. Which number completes that title? “______ Lonely Days.”4. In 1955, Johnny Desmond had a Billboard Top 40 hit at Number 17. What number completes the title? “_________ Tons.”
6. In 1952, this song charted on the Billboard Top 40 for both Pearl Bailey and Louis Armstrong. What number completes its title? “_____ To Tango.”
Call (724) 224-4571 for more information.
Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577. Mikey Dee Accordionist and Commentary. (412) 751-1328. 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. Mr. John. Lecure: American Names~Their origin and meaning. Irish culture too. (412) 758-5446. 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.
The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc. 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 241-5415 Fax: (412) 241-0312
Bernadette L. Rose, Supervisor
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Toll-free: 1-866-699-4748 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. TTY: 1-800-361-2629 www.upmchealthplan.com/medicare
UPMC for Life has a contract with Medicare to provide HMO and PPO plans. Enrollment in UPMC for Life depends on contract renewal. UPMC for Life is a product of and operated by UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Network Inc., and UPMC Health Benefits Inc. Y0069_15_1352 Accepted