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October 2014

Volume 14, Number 7

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Veteran Richard Bogue is able to go camping again, now that he has an all-terrain wheelchair.

All-terrain wheelchairs help disabled go beyond previous limitations

By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News An innovative company in Grove City is helping its clients go places they hadn’t been able to go before. Trac Fabrication produces allterrain tracked wheelchairs and related accessories to the disabled community, and the result is greater mobility and improved quality of life for the chairs’ owners.

“This machine makes you independent,” says owner David Kennedy of Volant— who, with his cousin, Ben Ridenbaugh of Slippery Rock, started the company in 2012.

“My life wouldn’t be much without my TracFab chair,” says Richard Bogue, a Navy veteran and intelligence specialist. “Before, if I couldn’t get to where I wanted to go

with my standard electric wheelchair, I just didn’t go.

I got it stuck a few times and had to ask for help to get out. The TracFab chair has given me the ability to go back to hunting, camping and just getting outside with my family. I really love having the freedom to get back outside.”

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Robert A. Banks Attorney at Law

Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen Law Powers of Attorney • Living Wills Attorney Robert Banks has provided legal counsel to over 7,200 clients since his admission to the Bar in October 1978. During his 36 years of legal counseling Attorney Banks has obtained experience in many fields:

It’s the perfect month to enjoy Octoberfests, nature walks and Halloween fun. Check out the various events going on this month on pages 16 and 17.

Enjoy the fall season just a bit more with our recipe for Pumpkin Smoothies on page 11. Nutritious and delicious!

Lynn Webster

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Brighten a senior’s holiday through Light Up a Life campaign

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riendship Ridge in Beaver invites you to brighten the upcoming holiday for one or more of its residents by participating in its annual Light Up a Life program.

This is a great holiday project for community and civic groups, churches, scout troops, schools, families and, of course, individuals. To participate, simply collect as many of the following items as you’d like, then bring your donation to the Activity Department at Friendship Ridge, located at 246 Friendship Circle in Beaver, by December 10.

For Women: Hand/body lotion; Bath gel/body wash; Spray cologne/body splash/spray; Crew/ankle socks (any color); Small coin purses.

For Men: Aftershave/cologne; Body wash for men; Men’s deodorant; Crew/work socks; Small coin purses/wallets.

Donations of Christmas gift bags (approx. 7” by 9”) are also being accepted, as are monetary donations to cover the cost of the gifts. There is no need to assemble or gift-wrap your items, as the staff will take care of this, as needed. The gifts will be delivered to the residents on Christmas morning. To participate or to learn more, contact Mary Eva at (724) 7703220 or meshever@friendshipridge.org. BCSN

* Alzheimer Association caregiver support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month April through September at Fenchel Law Offices, 2242 A Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 847-4723. Meetings are also held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of each month October through March at Elmcroft of Chippewa, 104 Pappan Business Dr., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 891-3333. * Panic and Anxiety Support Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at Friendship Ridge, first floor, Brighton Twp. Call Mary at (412) 720-2317. BCSN

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Salt is blood pressure’s silent enemy

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Many people enjoy eating French fries, pretzels and fast foods that are rich in salt. Salt is everywhere. Even if we don’t add salt to food, we are getting plenty of it hidden in foods we eat every day. Your favorite bottled pasta sauce or soup may contain hidden amounts of salt. Our bodies need salt but we eat too much of it and don’t even know it.

should have less than 1500 mg of sodium a day but your doctor can tell you the amount that is right for you. It will not be more than that but may be much less.

According to the American Heart Association, about 98 percent of Americans eat more than twice as much sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet, consuming an average of 3,436 milligrams daily.

• Make food from scratch. You are in control of the ingredients.

Salt soaks up liquids like a sponge soaks up water. A dry sponge feels light but gets heavier when it is full of water. Salt does the same thing in our bodies and puts more stress on the heart and blood vessels. For many with high blood pressure, salt can make our blood pressure higher. For those with heart failure or kidney disease, depending on how much salt was eaten, weight gain can sometimes be two or more pounds overnight.

This makes the heart work harder and makes breathing difficult. The kidneys work harder because they have to deal with more fluid. Holding onto extra fluid may mean having to take extra pills; it puts strain on the kidneys and heart and may mean an unexpected trip to the hospital. Diabetics are also at a higher risk for high blood pressure, and both diabetes and high blood pressure put you at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Limiting salt may allow you to decrease some of the pills and the bad outcomes.

People 51 years old and older, African Americans or anyone with high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney or heart disease

Here are a few tips to help you use less salt—and may allow you to need less medicine: • Don’t add salt to food.

• Read food labels to see how much sodium (salt) is already in the food.

Baked goods and canned soups can be especially high. Check out labels on food in your own home.

• Look at the sodium count on the label and then check the serving size.

If the serving size is three and you eat the whole can, you ate three times that amount of salt and three times more of anything else listed on the label.

• Check out different brands. There can be a world of difference between the salt used in different brands.

• Foods can be rinsed to remove some of the salt.

• Don’t use the seasoning packets that come in dry or frozen foods. These are LOADED with salt. Go for water seasoned with herbs or spices or use a low sodium broth and add water to dilute it.

• Other forms of sodium, such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), is another example of sodium added to food.

One way you can prevent eating too much salt is to balance your diet with potassium. The more potassium you consume, the more sodium is eliminated through the urine and out of the body.

Potassium also helps relax blood vessel walls, which helps lower blood pressure. Foods that are rich in potassium include bananas, white beans, dark leafy greens and baked potatoes with the skin.

By making healthy nutritional choices, you can keep your sodium levels down and blood pressure in check.

How is blood pressure measured?

Blood pressure is recorded as two measurements. The systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is beating and fills with blood.

Systolic blood pressure is the top or first number of the blood pressure reading.

Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting between beats. Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom or second number of the blood pressure reading. A normal blood pressure should be between 120/80.

Pre-hypertension is a systolic pressure between 120-139 with a diastolic pressure between 80-89. High blood pressure begins when the systolic pressure reading is over 140 and the diastolic pressure is over 90.

Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack or stroke. So, it is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly by a physician at least once a year. If you have chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or chronic kidney disease, you’ll need to treat your blood pressure more aggressively.

When it comes to eating salt, moderation is key. Other ways to reduce blood pressure is by quitting smoking and losing weight. A well-balanced diet and regular exercise will keep your blood pressure under good control and avoid complications down the road. BCSN

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elcome to the Katera’s Kove Family.

We are dedicated to providing personal care for individuals who are no longer able to live alone.

We treat every resident as a member of our family in our beautiful 79 bed community filled with all the comforts of home!

Activities • Crafts / Bingo / Card Games • Family Picnics & Special Dinners • Resident Council Meetings • Resident Education • Day Trips & More!

Amenities

• State-of-the-Art Movie Theater • Spacious Bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting • Community Rooms with Widescreen TVs • Enclosed Courtyard • Beauty Salon, Chapel & More

Secured Dementia Community With our recent expansion, Katera’s Kove now has the largest secured dementia unit in Beaver County for assisted living residents.

We specialize in continuous staff training on dementia care and are a member of the Alzheimer’s Association. Our beautiful new addition with 29 secure beds will give your loved one a sense of calmness and the best quality of life possible while in our care.

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Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated is family owned operated by sisters,of byKatera’s Lynn Kove Katekovich, RN. and Many employees Lynn Katekovich, andLynn’s Betty Butera.

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t’s going to be a Fright-a-ning lunch on Wednesday, October 29 at Broadcast Street Café, located at 464 Franklin Avenue in Aliquippa, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is inviting everyone to join the fun.

Wear your best Halloween costume, mask or fancy face and come out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a hauntingly delightful lunch, as well as some spooky sweets and treats. A prize will be awarded for the best costume. Attendees are sure to have a boo-tiful time!

If you would like more information or to arrange a tour, please call us.

That same day, RSVP will host an Apple Pie Contest. Do you have a talent for baking? Bring two of your best apple pies: one for the judges and one as a donation to the pie raffle. Winners of the baking contest and the best costume will each receive a $10 gift card.

599 Norwood Drive Big Beaver Boro, Wampum, PA

To make your lunch reservation or to enter the pie contest

by October 22, call RSVP at (724) 378-7547. BCSN

. . . all in a cozy home-like atmosphere!

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RSVP hosts spooktacular Halloween-themed lunch

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Katera’s Kove Assisted Living and Dementia Care Community Lighthouse Motto As Sailors have depended on the lighthouse for safety and guidance, so can you depend on Katera’s Kove for the safety and guidance of your loved ones in need. Here at Katera’s Kove, our staff is considered the beacon of light that shines love, compassion, and safety to all who reside here. So, from your safe harbor to ours, you can rest assured and know that your loved one will be treated with the utmost respect, love and dignity for as long as they reside here at our Kove.

RSVP matches adults ages 55 and older with volunteer opportunities that coincide with their talents and interests.

Drivers, mentors, tutors and administrative helpers are just a few volunteer activities. Serving your community doesn’t need to be a huge time commitment. Even an hour a month can make a positive change. Call (724) 378-7547 to find spooktacular volunteer opportunity that matches your interests.

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Autumn in the Park Quilt Show The 20th annual Autumn in the Park Quilt Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 24 and 25 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 26 at Bradys Run Park Lodge, Brighton Township.

This year’s theme is “Curves” (pieced). Stroll through the Lodge and view 100 handmade quilts created by local quilters. Enter the raffle for a computerized sewing machine. Food and vendors are also part of this event. Cost is $7 for ages 13 and older. Call (724) 843-9299 or visit www.bvpiecemakers.com. BCSN

Free bus trip for WWII and Korean War veterans Thursday, October 9 is the next free bus trip for World War II and Korean War veterans to visit their Memorials in Washington, DC. This is a one-day trip leaving early and returning between 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Departure points are Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Box lunch and dinners are provided, as well as snacks and drinks. There is a registered nurse on each bus. Wheelchairs provided, if needed.

For more information or to make a reservation, call (724) 7093614. All donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Bus Trip and mail to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009, Attn: Paula. Seating is reserved for veterans only so we cannot accommodate family, friends or spouses. BCSN

Expos * Senator Elder Vogel will hold a senior expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 17 at the Community College of Beaver County Dome, Monaca. Come enjoy a fun-filled day with lunch, door prizes and lots of giveaways. There will be valuable information for seniors and caregivers for services and programs that focus on adults ages 55 and older. Call (724) 774-0444 or visit www.senatoreldervogel.com. * Representative Jim Marshall will hold a senior expo from 9 a.m. to noon October 24 at Community Life Center, Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Rd., Chippewa. State and local organizations promoting the health and safety of seniors and their families, including on-site health screening and flu shots. Call (724) 847-1352 or visit www. repmarshall.com. * The American Diabetes Association Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 8 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event is free and includes activities for all ages, as well as health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and diabetes prevention and management. Visit diabetes.org/expo or call the American Diabetes Association at (800) 342-2383 for more information on diabetes. BCSN

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging names. One young lady said she is going to write her name, and she taught herself cursive by watching her teacher do it from time to time. A young man told me that he was taught how to sign his name, but he cannot read cursive otherwise; if something is written in cursive, he has to ask a friend to tell him what it says.

More emphasis is being given to children being able to type at a young age in order to complete assignments on a computer. If you read stories on the Internet, many states are not requiring cursive writing any longer. Fewer people are writing and mailing letters as email is being used.

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an you read this? Well, your grandchildren may not understand this. Is cursive writing becoming extinct?

When I was visiting my roommate from college in Lancaster last year, her 11-year-old was crying that she had to use cursive writing to write a sentence 10 times for homework. I asked her why she was crying. She said it is hard. I suggested she just do it and be done. My friend said, “Ang, they don’t teach this.” I responded, “What do you mean? She is 11. She should know how to write by now.” Again, she said, “Ang, they do not teach writing anymore. Her teacher is working it into lessons from time to time.” As I watched her write, I noticed that she was forming the letters from the wrong direction. It was apparent that she was not getting a lot of instruction in this area.

I was shocked. The majority of us learned to print in first and second grade. By third and fourth grade, we were learning to write, and lessons continued through sixth grade. Teachers expected you to write neatly, and they required you to complete your assignments using cursive writing. Then it was something that you knew how to do for life. Many older adults take great pride in their signatures and want them to be neat and legible. I have had many older adult clients over the years who get very upset that medical conditions affect their handwriting and their signatures are shaky. The younger generation does not seem to be bothered by this.

Today, it is hard to read many peoples’ signatures.

Several months ago, I was helping at a church children’s craft project, which had an area for children to fill in their

As I got into college, I did not use cursive writing as much, but changed to a combo of print/writing, like a script, so I could take notes more quickly during class. I still use this script today. Nevertheless, I am glad that I can read and write cursive. I do local historical research, and it comes in handy many times. Maybe I can be a contestant on one of those reality shows someday, and I can solve a clue or complete a task by being able to comprehend cursive. Plus, older adults will be a valuable resource of being able to read cursive to a younger generation.

If you see your grandchildren struggling with cursive or not learning it at all, take some time to show them how to do it.

They will appreciate it when they are older. Write on! BCSN

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By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

It is okay that children are able to use their computers for so many things. It is unfortunate that they are not learning cursive. Thank goodness that some teachers are fitting it into the classroom schedule. If students are going to major in history or do historical research, they are going to need to know how to read cursive. Many historical documents, including journals, diaries, meeting minutes, bills, receipts and letters, are written this way. People doing genealogy also need to be able to read cursive. Information in early birth, baptismal, marriage and death certificates were hand written. If people are going to be able to read the letters that their great-greatgrandfather sent to their great-great-grandmother when he was in a war, they are going to need to read cursive. Perhaps you may want to decipher old family recipes; you may need to know how to read cursive. I read recently that children are not really going to need to write, but they will need just to be able to read it. There is even an iPad app on reading cursive! Really? Many of us pay a lot in school taxes, and I feel that teaching students to write and understand cursive in elementary school is a good use of time and funds we are spending to educate youth.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Surprises for Shut-ins gears up for 2014 holiday season

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“To all those who helped in any way with Surprises for Shut-ins, I want to say a heartfelt thank you. I was simply overwhelmed.

Even now, I’m still in awe.”

2 October 3 is Yom Kippur.

“Thank you for the gift bag. The assortment of gifts was timely and useful, especially the soap and lotion; but I love the knit scarf with sequins at the ends.”

“It was nice of you to send all the gifts. I can imagine all the work it takes to buy and wrap all the gifts and then to deliver them!

Tell everyone thanks for all their kindness.”

These are just a few of the thank-you notes that the Beaver County Office on Aging received last year from recipients of the Surprises for Shut-ins program.

Are you looking for something special to do for someone else? Does your group need a project to support during the holidays? Would you like to brighten the holiday of the isolated elderly?

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It is easy to do by donating gifts for the Beaver County Office on Aging’s 28th annual Surprises for Shut-ins program.

It provides gifts and a friendly visit during the Christmas holiday season to adults ages 60 and older who are experiencing illness and loneliness. The Office on Aging casework staff identifies the shut-ins who need some special attention during the holiday season. In 2013, 511 people received gifts. In the first 27 years, the program has provided 8,842 deliveries to older adults.

Now through December 3, the Office on Aging will accept donations of new, practical gifts. It is not absolutely necessary to wrap them. If providing a wrapped gift, please put a Post-it note or gift tag on it stating the contents. Do not include bows, as they get crushed in the gift bags. Also, cash donations are accepted to cover the cost of giftwrap. If you prefer to write a check, make it payable to Angela Gentile and a receipt will be issued.

2 October 13 is Columbus Day. 2 Remember and Reflect: October 16, Cuban Missile Crisis began; October 25, US invaded Grenada.

Items can be brought to the Office on Aging, located on the first floor of the Beaver County Human Services Building, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except holidays, or to Center at the Mall, located in the Sears corridor next to Hallmark, Monday, 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Office on Aging relies on the generosity of Beaver County residents to make the program work. Many groups use this project as one of their community service projects. The Office on Aging has a dedicated core of volunteers who wrap and deliver gifts.

Older adults really value these visits during the holiday, as some of them just have contact with their caseworker and direct care workers. Each shut-in receives a bag with an average of eight gifts inside. Do you need a few gift ideas? The agency has received donations of magnets, soaps, tissue, sun catchers, socks, lotion, puzzle books, shampoo, razors, slippers, calendar, powder, perfume, knick knacks, aftershave, shaving cream, body wash, picture frames, lap robes, tea towels, note pads, pens, greeting cards, stamps and playing cards, as well as new gift wrap, new large gift bags and rolls of Scotch tape. BCSN Any questions regarding the program can be directed to program coordinator Angela Gentile by calling (724) 8472262 or (888) 548-2262, or by emailing agentile@bcoa.us.

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2 October 31 is Halloween. Be observant of trick-or-treaters walking in neighborhoods.

2 October is a good month to purchase the following: winter apparel; small home appliances such as blenders, coffee makers and waffle irons; sporting goods such as tennis rackets, bikes and golf clubs.

2 The Pennsylvania Hall of Fame of Champions of Older Workers is seeking nominations for employers that provide programs supporting older adult workers for the 2015 Hall of Fame champions award.

The winner will be honored during the Pennsylvania Employer Awards Luncheon on May 6, 2015. Reasons to nominate an employer include: retention and recruitment of individuals ages 55 and older, part-time work, phased retirement plans, flexible work arrangements, innovation retraining, benefits offered, mentoring programs and pre-retirement financial planning. To obtain an application, visit www.aging.state.pa.us and click on nomination form under Older Worker Friendly Employers. Submit applications by December 5 to Rocco Claroni, Pennsylvania Department of Aging, 555 Walnut St., Fifth Floor, Harrisburg, PA17101 or email rclaroni @pa.gov.

2 Do you still have Senior Farmers Market vouchers on your desk or in your purse?

Remember to visit local farmers’ markets to redeem your certificates for local fruits and vegetables through November 30.

2 Medicare open enrollment period is October 15 to December 7. This is the time to double check your Medicare and prescription drug plan coverage, and make any changes to be effective the following year.

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If you are using an Android, iPhone or iPad, apps are available that can help older adults improve their memory.

Here are two that you may want to check out.

Brainscape (iPhone and iPad): The app is designed not to quiz you with tests but to help streamline your memory and thinking processes. It will help you select the best way to study and learn new material. You can also design your own flash cards.

Fruits Memory Game (Android): You will see a screen with identical squares, and each one contains a different picture of fruit on the other side. You will need to keep track of which squares you turned over and match the fruits as quickly as possible. The app automatically jumbles the order so you cannot rely on the same fruits being in the same positions. BCSN

History Tidbits

Pumpkin Smoothie

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rove Cemetery in New Brighton is a very historical resting place for many leading citizens and historical figures in New Brighton and other parts of Beaver County. Buried there are former slaves, abolitionists, educators, inventors, industry leaders, religious leaders, bankers, merchants and veterans from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, among others. The cemetery, which has about 17,000 graves, is situated in Daugherty and Pulaski townships. The meeting to establish the site was held on July 12, 1858, and it was incorporated March 19, 1859. The dedication took place on October 13, 1859. James McGaw, a North Sewickley Township farmer, was the first person buried there on October 20, 1859. The site has memorials for veterans of the Civil War and Spanish American War, as well as New Brighton firemen. BCSN

Wear your Steelers colors to this month’s Senior Day Don your black and gold Pittsburgh Steelers gear and come out to the “Touchdown and Tacos” Senior Day from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, October 8, inside Center at the Mall, located next to Hallmark in the Beaver Valley Mall.

½ cup canned pumpkin ¾ cup milk or vanilla yogurt ¼ tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 2 tsp. brown sugar 4 ice cubes whipped topping Combine ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into small glasses and garnish with cinnamon and a dollop of whipped topping or yogurt. BCSN

Senior center menus

Come out and enjoy games and a chance to score a walking taco. Upon registration, guests will receive a small gift while supplies last. Coffee, doughnuts and cookies will be served.

The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and information for older adults, all in one convenient location.

Donations are accepted and used to maintain and support the program.

For more information, call Pat at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (local) or (888) 548-2262 (long-distance), or visit www.seniordayatthemall.com. BCSN

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Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa: (724) 857-9989 Baden: (724) 869-4224: Beaver Falls: (724) 846-1959: Center at the Mall: (724) 728-1422: Midland (724) 869-4224.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors The Beaver County Office on Aging

Serving you: Your financial gift allows the Beaver County Office on Aging to offer in-home services to frail older adults in their home—because home is where they want to stay.

Your donation in any amount increases our ability to help care for our older adults in need.

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• “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • PDA Waiver Program • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Benefits Counseling • Senior Day • Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program • APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program • Nursing Home Transition Beaver County Commissioners Tony Amadio, Chairman Joe Spanik Dennis Nichols Beverly K. Sullivan, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

Services provided through subcontractors: • Adult Day Care • Attendant Care • Chore Service • Home Companion • Home Delivered Meals • Homemaker • Home Safe Home

• Legal Services • Personal Care • Protective Services • Respite Care • Senior Centers • Transportation

For more information, call or visit our office at 1020 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

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Make your donation payable to: Beaver County Office on Aging Mail to: Beaver County Office on Aging Attn: Planning Department 1020 8th Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 A donation was made by Gilda DeFerrari .

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Senior Day-Travel With Us The #1 Resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and service for older adults all at one convenient location!

Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses ~ HIGHMARK Next event will take place on October 8 from 10 a.m. to noon Inside Center at the Mall located next to Hallmark in the Beaver Valley Mall.

Call Pat at (724) 847-2262 for information.

Baden Circle of Friends

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Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events:

Home Health and Home Care Agencies

H Mum Day October 7, bingo at 4:30 p.m.

“We keep you healthy and safe at home”

H Octoberfest featuring a bratwurst and kraut meal October 16. Music at 5 p.m. with Gene Testa.

H Pumpkin Festival October 22. Music at 5 p.m. with Wally Merriman.

H Halloween party October 30. Music at 5 p.m. with Testa Trio.

Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

New Brighton Circle of Friends Circle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events:

H Trick or treat bingo from 10 a.m. to noon October 3.

H Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. October 6.

H Breakfast club at 8:30 a.m. October 13 with guest speaker Elder Vogel.

H Octoberfest featuring a German meal October 16.

H Trip to Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland, OH. October 20.

H Game day from 10 a.m. to noon October 27.

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H Annual health fair October 31.

Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities: 2 Alzheimer’s support group meets at 10 a.m. October 2.

2 Pinochle club meets at 10 a.m. October 2, 16 and 30.

2 Flu and pneumonia shots will be given from 10 a.m to noon October 8 and 9. Shingles vaccines will be given from 10 a.m. to noon October 9. Bring insurance card.

2 Bunco league will play from 2 to 4 p.m. October 14. Cost is $5 per person and includes luncheon and prizes.

2 Octoberfest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m October 16.

2 Costume Ball from 6 to 10 p.m. October 31. Cost is $3.

2 Day trip to Meadows will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 27. Cost is $25 per person; tickets are limited.

Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724)7281422 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

Leetsdale Manor

27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, limited off-street parking and Secure intercom system.

HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less.

Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum • 1 Person hh...$23,000 • 2 Persons hh...$26,250

1 (800) 238-7555 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Hoffman’s Drug Store Emanuel N. Panos Pharmacist

Free Delivery We deliver to: Aliquippa Ambridge Hopewell Center • Utility bill payments accepted • PA Lottery tickets • Western Union

536 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa

(724) 375-4111

Wherever you need us . . . Since 1921

INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES An Office of Sewickley Valley Medical Group 1155 Merchant St., Ambridge, PA 15003 100 Hazel Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143

Phone: (412) 749-6821

Accepting New Patients Richard G. Cassoff, M.D. Stephanie L. Perry, M.D. George B. Cheponis, M.D. Hans J. Fuchs, M.D. Sarah Miller, PA-C

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All-terrain wheelchairs help disabled go beyond previous limitations and a more compact, 30-inch model that fits through doors and into accessibility vans. Beyond that, the chairs are fairly customizable in terms of speed, drive ratio, and add-ons that make it personal to the owner—like a fishing rod holder near the arm rest. Each one is American made and assembled.

Continued from page 1 A seed of inspiration to start Trac Fabrication was planted when David’s wife, who worked as a physical therapist at the Department of Veterans Affairs, shared with him stories from her patients who longed to enjoy the outdoors, but couldn’t because of their standard wheelchairs’ and power scooters’ limitations. Like Richard, some used to enjoy hunting and fishing, or simply being out on wooded trails. Others dreamed of having a day at the beach with loved ones, or savoring a winter snowfall close up.

“The best part of having my TracFab chair was going to the beach with my family in July,” Richard comments. “I had no problems at all getting across the beach.”

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“A chair was needed that could handle more rugged types of terrain and weather conditions,” David explains.

So he and Ben cobbled together a prototype in their garage from a Hoveround mobility scooter, and the concept took off—literally and figuratively. The chairs are quite handsome looking, and each is a technological marvel. They come standard with a racing-car seat, five-point harness, retractable armrests, rubber tank-tracks, LED headlights and a display—which looks similar to a mobile device—near the control stick.

It runs on two 24-volt motors powered by lithium batteries.

Photo provided by Richard Bogue.

Richard enjoys time at the beach with his family.

Today, just two years later, TracFab employs 16 people and produces 20 chairs every week out of their fabrication and assembly plants in Grove City.

All told, they’ve sold about 250 chairs, and knowing that their work is having a positive impact on other’s lives makes the job very rewarding. “The happiness that we bring to people really means a lot to us,” David says.

Most rewarding of all is working with American veterans. A lot of TracFab’s chairs are sold to veterans, either through charities or individual sales.

Just this month, the company shipped a dozen chairs to a charity that is distributing them to wounded veterans.

TracFab chairs basically come in two models: the standard size, which is 36-inches wide and weighs 435-pounds;

Beaver Elder Care and

Rehabilitation Center A GUARDIAN ELDER CARE FACILITY 616 Golf Course Road Aliquippa, PA 15001 Phone: (724) 375-0345 Now offering Outpatient Therapy along with Short-Term Rehabilitation.

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Depending on the customized features, a chair sells for between $12,000 and $15,000. Because neither insurance nor VA benefits will pay for the chair, the company works with nonprofit organizations and veterans groups to raise funds and help defray costs for combat-wounded veterans.

In addition to doing purposeful work, the workers at TracFab have the benefit of working as a close-knit team. “We consider each other family in our local community,” says employee Jennifer O’Toole. “David and Ben are the most amazing people I have ever worked for, and I’m not alone in that. The whole staff feels that way.”

“It almost brings a tear to your eye, just knowing how it’s going to change someone’s life,” says employee Steve Dickson. Another employee, Kenneth Turner, adds: “Just seeing a customer’s reaction the first time they get their chair is priceless.” BCSN Trac Fabrication, LLC is located at 578 Barkeyville Road in Grove City. To learn more, call (989) 865-6637 or visit www. tracfab.com.

Housing Authority of the County of Beaver James F. Tress Administration Building 300 State Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 Affordable, Accessible, Available Housing Assisting low income seniors with safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives.

(724) 775-1220 www.beavercountyhousing.org

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Entertainment and Events * Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Rd., Chippewa, will hold a fall festival from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. October 3 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m October 4. Enjoy the pumpkin wagon, bake sale, gift basket auction, café, prayer room, crafts, entertainment

by Wally Merriman, children’s games and more. Call (724) 843-4828 or visit www.chippewaumc.org. * Heritage Days Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 4, 5 and 6 at Buttermilk Falls/Village Center Park, 104 Third Ave., Homewood. There will be a Civil War period encampment, horse drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, extensive children’s entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, two-day car cruise and an all-you-can-eat firemen’s pancake and sausage breakfast. Call (724) 561-6690. * Beaver Falls fall festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. October 4 at the

Municipal Parking Lot, 12th Street and Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls. Kids will have the opportunity to paint pumpkins, play games and those ages 10 and under can trick or treat. There will be food, a Wide World of Animals show and entertainment. Call (724) 683-2926. * Center Township Fall Festival takes place from noon to 6 p.m. October 4 at Fred Taddeo Park, 224 Center Grange Rd., Center Township. There will be plenty of food, great games, pumpkin patch, hay rides and lots of fun for the whole family. Call (724) 774-0271 or visit www.centerrec.com. * Vanport Community fall festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. October 4 at Vanport Volunteer Fire Station, Social Hall, 435 Jefferson St., Vanport.

Fun for the whole family. Music by the “Mudslinger Band” starting at 1 p.m., food booths, pumpkin patch, free children’s pumpkin painting, craft booths

Francis A. Farmer Apartments 274 Friendship Circle Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, A/C, balconies, community room,

and more. Call (724) 774-6420 or visit www.vanporttwp.com. * The sixth annual “Beaver Tales, Ghost Stories and More” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. October 10 at Irvine Park Gazebo, Beaver. Enjoy a storytelling event where internationally known storytellers take you on a journey with each tale. Bring a lawn chair and flashlight, and come early to get a good spot. Rain or shine; rain location is College Square School, College Avenue.

Call (724) 775-2428. * Aliquippa Elks Cash Bash will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. October 11 at the Aliquippa Elks Lodge 1221, 2655 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa. There will be a drawing every 15 minutes. Enjoy food, beer, Chinese auction, strip tickets, corn hole toss and games of chance.

Must be 21 or older to attend; cost is $10 per person. Call (724) 375-4611 or visit www.aliquippaelks.org.

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Get the help you need to care for those you love.

laundry facilities, parking lots and Secure Intercom System.

Newly renovated accessible apartments with roll in showers also available.

There is an admission priority for very low income persons whose incomes are

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• 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700 For an application or assistance call (724) 775-1220 or visit Housing Authority of the County of Beaver 300 State Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Diabetic Medicare Recipients

Join us at this program for caregivers presented by the Alzheimer’s Association at LIFE Beaver County, 131 Pleasant Drive, Aliquippa.

Strategies for Healthy Cargiving Tuesday, October 14 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Understanding the Challenges Tuesday, October 21 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Are you being asked to change test strip brands?

Kmart Pharmacy dispenses ALL MAJOR BRANDS of test strips.

Keep your current brand and let us bill medicare for you! * Call (800) 866-0086 or visit your local Kmart Pharmacy for details.

Call Catina Keeley at 724-302-2487 for registration and directions.

Ask about on-site caregiving services.

Entertainment and Events * The Bridgewater annual Pumpkinfest will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 11 at Bridge Street, Bridgewater. Opening the event this year will be an official “Flag Retirement Service and Ceremony.” Enjoy a fall day with Sandy the Witch. Featured activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin maze, a variety of vendors and much more. Call (724) 709-8432. * A South Side Historical Village “Fall Social” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 11 at Hookstown Fairgounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown. Stroll through the village and visit the one-room school house, blacksmith shop, log cabin, doctor’s office, barn, covered bridge and outside brick oven. Then relax and enjoy old time country music. Homemade pies, baked goods and hot sandwiches available. Donations appreciated. Call (724) 899-4165, (724) 573-4569 or visit www. sshva.iwarp.com.

* Hopewell fall fest and pancake breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 12 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Dr., Hopewell.

Pancakes will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. There will be free hayrides, corn maze, wild animal show, petting zoo, balloon animals and free crafts for kids.

Paddleboats, pumpkin painting and face painting for small fee. Craft booths and concessions. Call (724) 462-6236 or visit www.hopewelltwp.com. * The 15th annual Applebutter Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 18 at Vicary Mansion, 1235 Third Ave., Freedom. Take a self-guided tour of the Vicary Mansion. There will be demonstrations of making applebutter in an outdoor copper kettle and bread making in a 19th Century oven. Suzanne Scibilia-Vogel will give a presentation on Beaver County tombstones, with time periods between 1840

and 1960, including people of diverse backgrounds, who all had different contributions to our valley. Donations appreciated. Call (724) 775-1848 for details. * Harmony Museum pumpkin pancake brunch will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. October 19 at Harmony Museum’s Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. Come celebrate the season with pumpkin and buttermilk pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit and beverages buffet. Cost is $10 adults; $7 children ages three to 10. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org. * A Halloween hop and parade will take place at 10 a.m. October 25 in downtown Beaver. Children will line up in front of Snitger’s Bicycle Store, march down Third Street then visit downtown businesses for treats. Call (724) 987-4944. BCSN

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724-891-1150 www.fivestarseniorliving.com ©2011 Five Star Quality Care, Inc.

ranciscan Manor is Beaver County’s premier senior living community, reminiscent of the charm and character of a bygone era. Nestled in an area known for its innovation, our community maintains a fresh approach to senior living care.

Franciscan Manor offers: • 24-hour Nursing Care • Rehabilitation Services • Programmed Activities

• Nutritious Chef-Prepared Meals • Housekeeping Services

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The world’s smartest man?

A pilot, Michael Jordon, Bill Gates, the Pope, and a pizza delivery man were all in a plane together traveling through stormy conditions.

Suddenly, the pilot came running back to the passengers and announced that lightning had hit the plane, and they were going to crash in a matter of minutes. “There are only enough parachutes for four of the five of us,” he announced. “Since I’m the pilot, I get one!” After saying this, the pilot grabbed a parachute and jumped out of the plane.

“I’m the world’s greatest athlete,” proclaimed Michael Jordon. “This world needs great athletes, so I must live.”

Michael Jordon then grabbed a parachute and leaped out of the plane.

“I’m the smartest man in the world,” bragged Bill Gates.

“The world needs smart men, so I must also live!” Bill Gates grabbed a parachute and jumped out of the plane.

At this point, the Pope began to speak. “I have lived a long life compared to you, and you may take the last parachute. I will go down with the plane.”

“You don’t have to stay here! The world’s smartest man jumped out of the plane with my backpack.”

Taken from www.ahajokes.com.

Penalties of the NHL

Circle the correct answer for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. Which one of these is not a type of penalty? A. Minor Penalty; B. Match Penalty; C. Major Penalty; D. Mild Penalty 2. How many minutes in the penalty box will a minor penalty get you? A. 2; B. 3; C. 1; D. 5

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3. What happens if a single player gets 3 major penalties in the same game? A. A goal is rewarded to the opposing team; B. Put in penalty box for 5 minutes; C. Ejected from the game; D. Put in penalty box for 15 minutes 4. When a player receives a player misconduct penalty, he gets sent to the penalty box, and a player is allowed to replace him when his penalty is done. A. True; B. False To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Beaver County Senior News.

5. If a player swings his stick at an opposing player, what penalty is called? A. Slashing; B. Hooking; C. Spearing; D. Cross-Checking 6. What type of penalty is called if a player is found to have deliberatly injured an opponent? A. Minor Penalty; B. Match Penalty; C. Penalty Shot; D. Misconduct Penalty 7. If a goalkeeper commits a minor penalty, that goalkeeper must serve two minutes in the penalty box? A. True; B. False 8. For the penalty “Cross-Checking”, both hands of a player are holding the stick while delivering a check to a player by extending his arms? A. True; B. False Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

Congratulations to Debra Burns who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. (D) Rent; 2. (C) Wicked; 3. (D) The Phantom of the Opera; 4. (D) Les Miserables; 5. (D) Hairspray; 6. (C) Avenue Q; 7. (B) Jersey Boys; 8. (C) Chicago.

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Senior Resources

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Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future.

AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277.

ACROSS 1 Pompous one 4 — mater 8 Microwaves 12 Play- — 13 Ring out 14 Hebrew month 15 Comfy footwear 17 Vatican VIP 18 11th president 19 Winning 20 Buxom 22 Frilly, maybe 24 39-Down speaker 25 Change for the worse, e.g.

29 Goof up 30 Brilliantly colored 31 Dead heat 32 In the cards 34 “The Da Vinci —” 35 Advantage 36 Document 37 Zoo howler 40 Moist 41 Deserve 42 Strong-jawed turtles 46 Differently 47 Caffeine nut 48 Scoundrel 49 Antelope’s playmate 50 Mid-month date 51 Agent

DOWN 1 Billboards 2 Scale member 3 FedEx clientele 4 Cider provider 5 Welsh emblem 6 Ruin the veneer 7 Hirt and Gore 8 Gentle breeze 9 Burn aid 10 Former larva 11 Coaster 16 Survey 19 Scored 100 on 20 On in years 21 Stallion’s mate 22 Embankment 23 Eager, plus 25 Circle 26 Corks 27 Staffer 28 Villainous look 30 “Livin’ La — Loca” 33 Sawbuck 34 Bivouac 36 Half a 1960s quartet 37 Pay attention 38 Eli’s alma mater 39 Celtic tongue 40 Secluded valley 42 Tackle moguls 43 Affirmative action?

44 Knock 45 Unkempt dwelling

Beaver County Office on Aging: www.beavercountypa. gov/office-aging. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 847-2262 (Local); 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance); TDD (724) 728-5700.

Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.

COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.

Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116.

Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636.

Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227.

Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center: www.pahunger.org.

A non profit organization working to end hunger and ensure food security for all Pennsylvanians. The link for Pennsylvania food programs provides information on various nutrition resources in our state. Call 1 (800) 634-2033.

Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.helpinpa.state.pa.us.

Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call 1 (866) 286-3636.

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Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call 1 (800) 272-3900.

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