Butler County Senior News
October 2017
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UPMC Health Plan offers so much more than medical insurance to seniors By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News Anyone who has lived in or around Pittsburgh for any length of time is familiar with UPMC, which is known far beyond our region as a world-class healthcare provider. Yet did you know that the UPMC Health Plan offers much more than simply medical insurance to its members who are ages 65 and older?
The Medicare product of UPMC Health Plan is called UPMC for Life. Members of this plan receive not only medical coverage but also an array of “value added” services that complement that medical care. “Aging should be a positive experience, not a dreaded destination,” comments Community Relations Manager Shirley Fisher. “These value-added services target the complete
person to help you thrive as you age, not just survive. It may be caregiving assistance, financial and legal resources, emotional support, evidence-based educational programs, exclusive community events or wellness initiatives. It’s a total customer experience.”
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A new Medicaid program begins in southwestern Pennsylvania on January 1. It will affect tens of thousands of older adults who live in this 14 county region. To learn more about this new program, turn to page 4. Happy Halloween!
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Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC In the first half of the 20th century, most people died of an accident, disease or a physical disorder that inevitably led to death. Lifesaving medical interventions such as sophisticated resuscitation, ventilators, feeding tubes and other life support were rarely used or even available. Today there is great emphasis on treating medical problems, sometimes even if curing the problem may not be possible.
– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more. Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it. 231 W. Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001
724-287-LIFE (5433) Call 711 for TTY Relay Services www.lutheranseniorlife.org/LIFE A Partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and Butler Health System
Oftentimes the families of loved ones who are near the end of life will go to great lengths to try interventions that may be ineffective in prolonging life. The Terri Schiavo case of ten years ago remains a reflection of the attitude of many Americans who are simply unwilling to let loved ones pass on. The ability to intervene at the end of life has raised a host of medical and ethical issues for patients, physicians and policy makers. Jeffrey D. Banner, Owner Heritage Elder Law
One of the largest problems is that we simply don’t know how the patient would want to be treated. Accordingly, families err on the side of caution and request invasive and prolonged treatment. To avoid this situation, it is best to plan ahead.
When this document is in place, it means that the person will get medical treatment that is warranted, until such time that it becomes apparent that there is no reasonable hope of recovery. At which time, the health care representative, who is usually a spouse or a child, can tell the doctors to stop the machines. At Stay at Home Quality Care, we provide the personalized care that your loved one needs in the security and comfort of their home. Our compassionate caregivers provide a variety of non-medical care services, whether your loved one needs care once a week, or a more comprehensive care plan. Stay at Home Quality Care is here for you and your loved ones.
Ultimately these difficult decisions will need to be made by someone. It is the opinion of many of our clients that they would rather make the decisions themselves rather than place these burdens on loved ones. As one recent client stated, “I do not want the decision of whether to pull the plug or not to be on my daughter’s shoulders for the rest of her life. I’ll make the decision myself.” To find out more about advanced medical directives and other estate planning documents, consider attending a FREE educational workshop presented by Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC. Call (724) 841-0004 or visit our website at HeritageElderLaw.com for Workshop dates, times, locations or to RSVP.
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One of the most important ways for a person to express his or her intent for the end of life is through an Advanced Medical Directive. This document names a health care decision maker and gives guidance on how the person would like to be treated.
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Choosing and enrolling into a CHC Plan This is the second article in a series about Community HealthChoices. Community HealthChoices is a new Medicaid program that will start in southwestern Pennsylvania on January 1 (in Pennsylvania, our Medicaid program is called Medical Assistance). It will affect tens of thousands of older adults and people with disabilities who live in this 14 county region and who fall into one of these target groups: People who are in a nursing home paid for by Medicaid; People who are getting services at home through the Aging Waiver or through one of these Waivers: Attendant Care, COMMCARE, Independence or OBRA; People who simply have both Medicare and Medicaid insurance and who are not receiving any Medicaid long term care services. Are there exceptions? Yes. Even if someone fits into one of the above groups, the person will not go into Community HealthChoices if he or she: • is in a LIFE program or • resides in a state veteran’s home or other state-operated nursing facility or • is getting services through an Intellectual Disability or Autism Waiver, or is on the waiting list for one of these Waivers or • is in the OBRA Waiver and was notified that he did not meet a nursing facility level of care.
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Those going into Community HealthChoices will soon receive information about choosing and enrolling into one of the three CHC plans chosen by the state: Amerihealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness or UPMC Community HealthChoices. The CHC plan will become the person’s Medicaid health insurance. If someone is in a nursing home or getting Waiver services at home, the CHC plan will also become their coverage for these long-term care services. If the individual going into CHC also has Medicare or other health insurance, it is important to remember that CHC only impacts their secondary Medicaid coverage and does not affect or change their Medicare or other insurance coverage. Notices coming soon to those moving to CHC Important things are happening this fall to prepare for the start of CHC. By early October, people who will move to Community HealthChoices should receive a letter telling them about the new program and how it will work. This letter will also tell people that they can appeal the state’s decision to move them into CHC if they do not fit into one
of the three target groups or if they fall into one of the exceptions listed above. Shortly after receiving this letter, consumers will be sent an enrollment packet. This packet will give information about each of the three CHC plans. It will also include information about how to contact the state’s Independent Enrollment Broker by phone or online to enroll into a plan. The deadline to enroll will be November 15. Those who do not choose and enroll into a CHC plan by this date will be auto-assigned to a plan by the state. All plan enrollments will go into effect on January 1, 2018. Things to consider when choosing a CHC plan Everyone going into CHC is encouraged to consider their options, choose a plan and enroll by November 15. If someone chooses a plan that turns out not to be a good fit for them once CHC starts, they can always change their plan at any time during the year. People living in a nursing home when CHC starts on January 1 can stay in that nursing home as long as they want and as long as they need those services no matter which CHC plan they choose; however, these residents (or their family members/personal representatives) should talk to nursing home staff if they have questions and to determine which CHC plan(s) may be a good choice for them.
People who are living in the community have other considerations. For their medical care (such as doctor visits and tests), they should check with their current medical providers to see if they are participating in any of the CHC plans. They should then choose a plan that allows them to continue to see most, if not all, of their providers. For those who have Medicare, the CHC plan cannot require providers to be in the plan’s network to pay second. As a result, for services covered by Medicare, the CHC plan must pay second to Medicare for services and treatment no matter which CHC plan the person chooses. Individuals who are receiving services at home through a Waiver program should check with their current Waiver providers, including their service coordinator, to see which of the CHC plans they will participate in. They should then choose a plan that will allow them to continue being served by those providers. Waiver participants are encouraged to talk to their service coordinator if they have questions and for help determining which CHC plan(s) may be a good choice for them.
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Cranberry Township Municipal Building 2525 Rochester Road Cranberry Township, PA Registration recommended, seating is limited. Call 724-282-6806 to register
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Those receiving mailings about their move into CHC will be given a phone number to call if they have questions and a website to go to for more information. In addition, you can: • contact your service coordinator if you are in a Waiver program. • contact nursing home staff if you live in a nursing home.
It’s your right to choose the home health and hospice provider you prefer. Ask for VNA.
• call APPRISE at (800) 783-7067 for questions about Medicare coverage and options. • call the PA Health Law Project at (800) 274-3258 if you are having problems enrolling into a CHC plan or understanding your rights under CHC. BCSN This article was written by the PA Health Law Project, which provides free legal help to older adults with limited income. To learn more, call PHLP’s Helpline at (800) 274-3258 or visit phlp.org.
724-282-6806 Toll-free 877-862-6659 www.lutheranseniorlife.org 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001
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here are changes coming to Pennsylvania Medicaid next year, but they don’t have to disrupt your relationship with your healthcare plan. Beginning January 2018, Pennsylvania will introduce Community Health Choices (CHC), a managed care program for those individuals who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare coverage as well as those with disabilities. You may have received communication or even attended a seminar to learn more about the benefits of the new CHC program and it might have left you more confused than you were before. “Do I have to switch healthcare plans if I’m eligible for the CHC program?” might be your biggest question.
understands this and wants to make this as easy as possible for you to have the tools to get the care you need. Gateway’s member portal has a full list of topics from A to Z through a partnership with Medscape. If you’re curious about a condition or treatment, simply access this database for up to date information. Gateway also aims to keep members healthy with programs such as Care4Life, a texting program for adults living with Type 2 diabetes who wish to get daily text alerts to remind them to take their medicine. Visit Gateway Health at gatewayhealthplan. com or follow on Facebook and Twitter for timely health and wellness tips and other local community resources.
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The good news is nothing will change for Gateway Health Medicare Assured D-SNP members. CHC is simply an operational change by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to improve coordination of care. If you are a Gateway Health Medicare Assured D-SNP member, there is no interruption of care and you will continue to receive the same trusted, high quality care that you’ve come to expect from Gateway Health. For those members who may need assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, preparing meals and administering medication, these services will not be affected either. You will keep your access to all of these services, plus a lot more.
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Gateway has built their reputation on the importance of “meeting members where they live.” For 25 years, Gateway has been caring for those residents of Pennsylvania who need care the most, like those who are dual eligible or live with long-term chronic conditions. Gateway knows members can be productive, happy and healthy in their own homes given the right tools. One of Gateway’s most important tools to help deliver on this is the Care Managers who can also help with access to non-medical services such as trips to the grocery store or assistance with home delivery if transportation is not possible. Plug Into Gateway Health Online, Anywhere at Anytime Recent studies have shown that people of all ages who are tuned into their own healthcare and pay attention to their doctor’s orders are generally healthier. Gateway certainly
At Gateway Health, nothing is more important than helping you reach your healthcare goals and making sure you maintain them. Goodness Rewards is a program that rewards members for taking steps toward a healthy lifestyle. Members are given opportunities to earn a reloadable gift card for completing preventive exams and screenings throughout the calendar year. This gift card can be used at over 100 merchant locations for a variety of services*. Whether you are new to Medicare, or have had Medicare benefits for several years, you may be getting information in the mail about Community Health Choices. The most important thing to remember is that if you are already a Gateway Health Medicare Assured member, you don’t need to do anything. You’ll have continued access to Behavioral Health services through Gateway so you get the coordinated services you need. Gateway will be sharing more information on how your Medicare healthcare plan is NOT impacted by Pennsylvania’s new Community Health Choices program. Please keep an eye out for incoming letters in the mail. In the meantime, please feel free to call Gateway with any questions you have about the new CHC program and your Medicare benefits at (800) 685-5209. And relax, if you’re a Gateway Health member today, you’ll continue to be “Good with Gateway” tomorrow. *Cannot be used at an ATM or for the purchase of alcohol, tobacco, or firearms
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Gateway HealthSM offers HMO plans with a Medicare contract. Some Gateway Health plans have a contract with Medicaid in the states where they are offered. Enrollment in these plans depends on contract renewal. Gateway Health Special Needs Plans are available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copays and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and copays may change on January 1 of each year. Premiums and copays may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. The State pays the Part B premium for full dual members. Gateway Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Gateway Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call PA: 1-800-685-5209, OH: 1-888-447-4505, NC: 1-855-847-6430, KY: 1-855847-6380 (TTY: 711). ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, tenemos servicios de asistencia lingüística disponibles para usted sin costo alguno. Llame al PA: 1-800-685-5209, OH: 1-888-447-4505, NC: 1-855-847-6430, KY: 1-855-8476380 (TTY: 711). 小贴士：如果您说普通话，欢迎使用免费语言协助服务。请拨 PA: 1-800-685-5209, OH: 1-888-447-4505, NC: 1-855-847-6430, KY: 1-855-847-6380 (TTY: 711). Y0097_1073 Accepted
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UPMC Health Plan offers so much more than medical insurance to seniors Continued from page 1 Here is a quick explanation of some of the additional services that older adults can enjoy as UPMC for Life members. National Senior Health & Fitness Day: UPMC for Life has been the state sponsor for National Senior Health & Fitness Day for the past 11 years. In May, UPMC for Life hosted the 24th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. All seniors in attendance received free admission and Zoo visitors were offered free preventive health services, including blood pressure readings and bone density testing. Health coaches and pharmacists were on hand to answer questions about prescription drugs and healthy lifestyle choices. Entertainment included Zumba, fun “backyard” games like beanbag toss, belly dancing demonstrations and karaoke by DJ Michael Moats of Top of the Line Entertainment. This was the 10th consecutive year that UPMC for Life (the Medicare Advantage plan of UPMC Health Plan) served as the Pennsylvania state sponsor for this event. UPMC for Life also hosted National Senior Health & Fitness Day events at Penn State in Altoona, the Wild Things Park in Washington County, the UPMC Horizon Wellness Center in Mercer and at First Energy Stadium in Reading. Wellapalooza Health and Wellness Fair: This annual senior health fair (hosted in partnership with the UPMC Living-AtHome program) focuses on wellness, fun and healthy living for seniors and is open to all Medicare beneficiaries. This April, it was held at the Teamsters Temple in Lawrenceville. More than 25 vendors and exhibitors offered a wide array of services, information and preventive screenings, as well as entertainment, games and other fun activities.
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UPMC for Life Zoo Walks: Every April through October, the Pittsburgh Zoo Walk is held at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Once monthly, in addition, the Zoo offers a special behind-the-scenes educational talk with one of the animal keepers. UPMC for Life members gain free admission into the Zoo.
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Zoo Walks are a popular activity for local seniors.
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Seniors enjoy a day at the Zoo. Silver&Fit: This fitness plan by American Specialty Health is designed for older adults. UPMC for Life members can take advantage of this at no cost, either by enrolling at a fitness facility in the Silver&Fit national network of gyms or in the At Home program, with the ability to choose two home fitness kits each year to stay active. Member Benefits Meetings: These meetings (held during the Medicare Annual Election Period each year) review the upcoming year’s insurance benefit offerings and answer any questions you might have. Current members can receive their annual flu shot at no cost. Additional member-only offerings at these meetings include preventive health screenings like BMI (height and weight), blood pressure, bone mass density, and testing for blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides. About 30 meetings are held throughout the western Pennsylvania area. Understanding Medicare Seminars: Come and learn about the basics of Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. State Legislator Senior Expos and other senior health fairs: UPMC for Life is typically on hand at these events throughout the year, providing literature on healthy lifestyles, recipes, fitness and more.
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Attendees have their caricatures drawn by “Designs by Foush” at the wellness fair.
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Kendra White of UPMC for Life photographs the ‘80s-style fun at Wellapalooza.
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Seniors enjoy free preventative health services at Wellapalooza.
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Gwen and Asci Hunter.
Kristi Festa of UPMC for Life sings karaoke with Mike Moats of “Top of the Line Entertainment.”
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National Senior Health and Fitness Day attendees.
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UPMC Living-at-Home/Staying-at-Home Pirates fans don their colors.
Belly Dancing with Robin Martin from Hope Grows at Senior Fitness Day.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: This six-week educational series helps caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a spouse, parent, other relative or friend. Tools are offered to help reduce stress; communicate effectively with other family members, doctors, and paid help; reduce guilt, anger, and depression; help relax; make tough decisions; and set goals and problem-solve. About 15 class sessions are offered each year at UPMC Senior Communities, libraries, churches, local health centers and hospitals. BCSN
UPMC Health Plan, headquartered in Pittsburgh, UPMC Health Plan partners with UPMC and community network providers to produce a combination of knowledge and expertise that provides the highest quality care at the most affordable price. Its local provider network includes UPMC as well as community providers, totaling more than 125 hospitals and more than 11,500 physicians throughout Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland. To learn more, visit upmchealthplan.com.
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Butler County Area Agency on Aging
Senior Express
Long-term care ombudsmen speak up for residents’ rights By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator Butler County Area Agency on Aging
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he 2.3 million elderly or disabled individuals living in nursing homes, personal care or assisted-living centers might not know it, but they have an advocate, someone to look out for their health, safety and resident rights. That advocate is a long-term care ombudsman. As part of the Older American’s Act, every state has an ombudsman. Ombudsmen are resident advocates who work to promote residents rights, well as resolve resident issues and complaints. Nationally, long-term care ombudsman programs responded to 204,000 complaints in 2011. Complaints ranged from roommate conflicts to lack of privacy to allegations of abuse or neglect. In Pennsylvania, long-term care ombudsman programs are housed in local Area Agencies on Aging. The Butler County Area Agency on Aging relies on ombudsman staff and volunteers to assist residents of the county’s 38 long-term care facilities advocate for the highest standards of living. Ombudsmen visit Butler County facilities on a regular basis to ensure advocacy services are available to residents and families. October is Residents’ Rights Month
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An annual event has been designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities. Residents’ Rights Month is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the rights of each resident. The federal Nursing Home Reform Law guarantees residents’ rights and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity, choice and selfdetermination. The law also requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights on each resident.” Residents’ Rights Month is a time to raise awareness of these rights and celebrate residents. The theme for this year’s Residents’ Rights Month, “It’s All About Me: My Life, My Care, My Choices,” focuses on the respect and dignity of every resident. The theme highlights resident’s rights to choose their own schedule and activities, communicate how and with whom they choose, be free from abuse and unsafe environments, and be treated as an individual with unique wants and needs. Resident’s Rights Month is a time for staff, families, ombudsman, residents and other advocates to focus on resident-directed care and to emphasize the selfdetermination, choice and quality of life of each resident. October 2017 • Butler County Senior News
Residents’ Rights: An Overview Right to Be Fully Informed of: • Available services and charges for each service • Facility rules and regulations, including a copy of resident rights • Address and telephone number of the State Ombudsman and State survey agency • State survey reports and the facility’s plan of correction • Advance plans of a change in rooms or roommates • Assistance if a sensory impairment exists • Residents have a right to receive information in a language they understand Right to Participate in One’s Own Care: • Receive adequate and appropriate care • Be informed of all changes in medical condition • Participate in their own assessment, care planning, treatment and discharge • Refuse medication and treatment • Refuse chemical and physical restraints • Review one’s medical record • Be free from charge for services covered by Medicare or Medicaid
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Right to Privacy and Confidentiality:
Right to Dignity, Respect and Freedom:
• Private and unrestricted communication with any person of their choice
• To be treated with consideration, respect and dignity
• During treatment and care of one’s personal needs • Regarding medical, personal or financial affairs Right to Complain: • Present grievances to staff or any other person, without fear of reprisal and with prompt efforts by facility to resolve those grievances • To complain to the Ombudsman Program • To file a complaint with the state survey and certification agency Right to Make Independent Choices: • Make personal decisions, such as what to wear and how to spend free time • Reasonable accommodation of one’s needs and preferences • Choose a physician • Participate in community activities, both inside and outside the nursing home • Organize and participate in a Resident Council • Manage one’s own financial affairs
• To be free from mental and physical abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and physical and chemical restraints • To self-determination • Security of possessions Right to Visits: • By a resident’s personal physician and representatives from the state survey agency and ombudsman programs • By relatives, friends and others of the residents’ choosing • By organizations or individuals proving health, social, legal or other services • Residents have the right to refuse visitors Where do you go for help if you are concerned a facility is not guaranteeing the rights of residents? The Butler County Area Agency on Aging has ombudsmen available to help you. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is required by federal law to promote and protect the rights on residents in licensed long-term care facilities. The Area Agency on Aging also has pamphlets and brochures available that explain resident rights, as well as information on the Volunteer Ombudsman Program. To learn more, call the AAoA at (724) 282-3008.
Rights During Transfers and Discharges:
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• Remain in the nursing facility unless a transfer or discharge • Receive thirty-day notice of transfer or discharge which includes the reason, effective date, location to which the resident is transferred or discharged, the right to appeal, and the name, address and telephone number of the state long-term care ombudsman • Safe transfer or discharge through sufficient preparation by the nursing home October 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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Senior Express
Senior Center events _ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Technology 101 at 10 a.m. October 10; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. and birthday party October 12; Oktoberfest party at 10:30 a.m. October 16; evening 500 card party from 5 to 8 p.m. October 17, cost is $5; blood pressure from 10 to 11 a.m. October 19; breast and women’s cancer support group at 11 a.m. October 20; Wednesday wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. October 25; and Halloween party at 10:30 a.m. October 27. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: Wheel of Fortune with VNA and blood pressure screenings at 10:30 a.m. October 3; bingo at 10 a.m. October 5; stroke support group at 10 a.m., Closed Caption presentation at 11 a.m. and Columbus Day party October 10; bingo at 10 a.m. and birthday party October 12; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. October 17; bingo from 9 to 10:30 a.m. October 19; tablet training day with T-Mobile at 10 a.m. and National Bologna Day October 24; bingo at 10 a.m. October 26; and Halloween party October 31. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.
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_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: legacy-taxation presentation at 11 a.m. October 5; birthday celebration October 12; mind matters at 10:30 a.m. October 13; CPR-hands only at 11 a.m. October 19; basket party fundraiser from 2 to 7 p.m. October 24; and leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. and Halloween party October 26. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: Sleep hygiene and insomnia issues program at 12:30 p.m. October 11; leadership meeting at 1 p.m., blood pressure screening and birthday celebration October 12; fall foliage boat ride and box lunch at noon October 18 at Moraine State Park, cost is $15; soup night fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. October 24, cost is $6; and Halloween party October 31. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414. October 2017 • Butler County Senior News
_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: snack bingo at 1 p.m. October 3; movie day at 1 p.m. October 10; birthday party at 11:45 a.m. and Advanced Directives program at 1 p.m. October 12; Halloween bingo at 1 p.m. October 17; blood pressure screening from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. and $10 chicken dinner fundraiser October 19; cancer awareness program at 1 p.m. October 20; basket party fundraiser from 2 to 7 p.m. October 24; leadership meeting at 12:15 p.m., 2018 SNAP benefits and crafts at 1 p.m., and pizza party and pumpkin decorating from 4 to 7 p.m. October 26; and Halloween party from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and bingo at 1 p.m. October 31. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. October 2; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. October 5; birthday celebration October 12; Ancient Egypt at 10:15 a.m. October 16; and cancer awareness program at 12:30 p.m. October 19. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 9:45 a.m. October 5; birthday party at 12:30 p.m. October 12; Oktoberfest party at 10:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 1 p.m. October 17; breast and women’s cancer support group at 12:30 p.m. October 19; wellness Wednesday at 9 a.m. October 25; and uploading documents to the Cloud computer class at 10 a.m. and Halloween party at 10:30 a.m. October 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: Silver Saints exercise at 10 a.m. October 3; entertainment with Mr. Diamond at 10 a.m. October 5; Butler K9 unit program at 10 a.m. and birthday celebration at 11:30 a.m. October 12; Silver Saints exercise at 10:15 a.m. October 17; leadership meeting at 9:30 a.m. October 19; and fall festival treats at 10 a.m. October 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN
Butler County Area Agency on Aging October Menu for senior centers
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Monday, October 2: Chicken alfredo, Italian green beans, fruit. Tuesday, October 3: Pot roast, baked potato, carrots, cookie. Wednesday, October 4: Hot dog, pierogies, fruit. Thursday, October 5: Beef burrito, fiesta corn, Spanish rice, pineapple. Friday, October 6: Turkey roll up with stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable medley, applesauce. Monday, October 9: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, cookie. Tuesday, October 10: Honey orange chicken thigh, rice pilaf, Oriental vegetable blend, pineapple delight. Wednesday, October 11: Roasted pork loin, redskin potatoes, green beans, fruit. Thursday, October 12, Birthday menu: Creamy chicken picatta, noodles, Brussel Sprouts, cupcake. Friday, October 13: Au jus beef sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit. Monday, October 16: Chicken marsala, pasta, tossed salad, Mandarin oranges. Tuesday, October 17: Baked meatloaf, whipped potatoes, creamed corn, sliced apples. Wednesday, October 18: Chicken and dumplings, pepper slaw, fruit. Thursday, October 19: Bratwurst, braised red cabbage, parslied potatoes, cookie.
About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home. Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA How may we help you? • Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services Access to Services • Information and Referral
Friday, October 20: Baked haddock Florentine, rice pilaf, baked fruit crisp.
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Monday, October 23: Chicken Philly pita, creamy potato soup, pears.
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Tuesday, October 24: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, brownie. Wednesday, October 25: Swedish turkey sweeties, buttered bow tie noodles, broccoli and carrots, fruit. Thursday, October 26: Barbecue pork ribette, cheesy hash browns, green beans, fruit salad. Friday, October 27: Lemon pepper pollock, wild rice, coleslaw, applesauce. Monday, October 30: Baked ziti with meatballs, Caesar salad, fruit salad.
For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us
Tuesday, October 31, Happy Halloween: Roasted turkey, whipped potatoes, carrots, spice cake. October 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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Entertainments and Events * Join Audubon for a free, naturalistled walk through Succop Nature Park, 185 W Airport Rd., Butler, from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays, year-round. Call (412) 963-6100 or visit aswp.org. * The 24th annual Chef Tasting Party and Auction is set to take place from 4 to 7 p.m. October 1 at The Mansion, 141 Mansion Lane, Butler. The event features foods prepared by some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers as well as craft brews, wines and more. Taste the creative and delicious appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, desserts and more. The event includes silent and ticket auctions, chances to win a restaurant gift card package worth $500, and a selection of tickets for the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. Watch your favorite team play in the “Sports Tent,” while enjoying the best tailgate party ever. Cost is $40 per person. Call (724) 283-3198.
* The Concordia Oktoberfest will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. October 7 at Concordia, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot. Concordia Lutheran Ministries Cabot campus is transformed into a site for fun, food, friends and family the first Saturday in October each year to enjoy the traditional German Oktoberfest. The day features a special German menu, musical entertainment, a petting zoo/pony rides, and games and entertainment for all ages ending with Zambelli fireworks. Call (888) 352-1571 or visit concordialm.org. * The 32nd annual Mars Applefest will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 7 in Downtown Mars, Grand Ave. Enjoy crafts, games, exhibitors, entertainment, food and shopping. Live entertainment will be presented on the main stage at the corner of Grand Avenue and Pittsburgh Street. All entertainment is free and open to the public. Visit marsapplefest.com.
* The Zelienople/Harmony Fall Festival is set to take place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 14 and from noon to 5 p.m. October 15 on Zelienople-Harmony Main Streets. Come and enjoy two days of fun and entertainment. Stop at Zelienople’s Main Street Park at the four corners where there is a variety of festival events including, live music, food, historic encampments, farmer market, pony rides and farm pets, antiques, crafters, and take a free ride in a horse drawn trolley wagon. The festival also includes a chili cook-off, kids activities, The Musical Jubilee, shops, sidewalk sales, food and more. Call (724) 452-5571 or visit zeliefallfest.com. * The annual craft show and Amish donut sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 21 at The Barn at Soergel Hollow, 1078 Prospect Rd., Evans City. Come savor fall. There will be over fifty craft vendors showcasing with their unique wares. This is a free
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* A bus trip to Washington, DC to visit the war memorials, along with the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery will take place October 26. This is a one day trip leaving Beaver at 5:30 a.m. and returning about 10 p.m. with pick up points in Greentree and Monroeville. Meals are provided as well as snacks and drinks. A nurse is on the bus and wheelchairs are available. The trip is open to all veterans with service prior to May 7, 1975 with seat priority going to World War II and Korean veterans. For more information and reservations, call (724) 709-3614. Donations are gratefully accepted to keep the trips free to all veterans. Checks payable to Veterans Bus Trips may be mailed to Wesbanco, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009, attention Heather.
The 8th annual St. Gregory Great Pumpkin Race will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. October 29 at St. Gregory School, 115 Pine St., Zelienople. This 5K or 1 mile fun run/walk celebrates the fall season in the charming town of Zelienople. Enjoy some great competition and lots of food, fun, music, and prizes during the party that follows. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Register online at runsignup. com/Race/PA/Zelienople/8thAnnu alGreatPumpkinRace. * A Halloween dinner dance to benefit Wounded Warrior Project will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. October 28 at the Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora. Enjoy dinner, DJ, costume contest, basket and 50/50 raffle and more. BYOB (21 & over). Cost is $35 per person/$60 per couple. 100% of the proceeds raised go directly to Wounded Warrior Project. Call (724) 285-5392.
* Come out to the Butler Veteran’s Day Parade on Main St., Downtown Butler, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. November 11. * The Harmony Museum’s annual WeihnachtsMarkt, a Christmas market in the German tradition, will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 11 and from noon to 4 p.m. November 12 at Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for students, free for children younger than six, including all-day access to the market, museum, entertainment and wagon rides. Almost 50 artisans and specialty vendors provide the market part of WeihnachtsMarkt. Museum quilters and weavers demonstrate their work. There are model railroad displays in the museum’s Wagner House annex. Entertainment, food and refreshments also reflect Harmony’s German heritage. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org. BCSN
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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 Long-Term Care: www.longtermcare.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. BCSN
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