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UPMC Health Plan offers so much more than medical insurance to seniors

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh 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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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.

How does this move impact Gateway Health members?

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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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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:

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• 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.

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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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• contact nursing home staff if you live in a nursing home.

• 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. PSN

Upcoming meetings: • October 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Carnegie Free Library of Braddock, 419 Library St, Braddock.

• October 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Downtown Branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown.

• October 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville Branch, 279 Fisk St., Lawrenceville.

Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are helpful but not necessary. To learn more, contact Erin Ninehouser at (412) 863-1047 or erin@pahealthaccess.org.

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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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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. PSN

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

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

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging: alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 Benefits Checkup: 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): compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call (800) 692-7462.

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

Government Benefits: GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs.

Call (800) 333-4636.

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

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

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

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Speak to a Health Care Concierge toll-free at 1-866-699-4748 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. TTY users should call 1-800-361-2629.

Visit us online at www.upmchealthplan.com/medicare

*You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B Premium.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums, and copayments may change on January 1 of each year. UPMC for Life has a contract with Medicare to provide HMO and PPO plans. Enrollment in UPMC for Life depends on contract renewal. UPMC for Life is a product of and operated by UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Network Inc., and UPMC Health Benefits Inc. UPMC Health Plan1 complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

1 UPMC Health Plan is the marketing name used to refer to the following companies, which are licensed to issue individual and group health insurance products or which provide third party administration services for group health plans: UPMC Health Network Inc., UPMC Health Options Inc., UPMC Health Coverage Inc., UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Benefits Inc., UPMC for You Inc., and/or UPMC Benefit Management Services Inc. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-877-381-3765 (TTY: 1-800-361-2629). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-877-381-3765（TTY 1-800-361-262) 。 Y0069_17_1547 Accepted

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Find a seminar near you, call us at the phone number above or visit www.upmchealthplan.com/medicare/learn

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he third time proved to be a charm for the Baptist Homes Society’s third annual Senior Wellness Fair at the Galleria Mall in September. Shoppers joined seniors as they perused the 80-plus vendors, including the Humane Society’s Therapeutic Pets program display and Mustin Chiropractic Clinic.

They also enjoyed a chime performance and fashion show with Chicos, H. Baskin, Jezebel and Talbots presented by Providence Point residents.

Paul Schaughency and his barber shop quartet pleased the crowd with singalong favorites. PSN Baptist Home is located at 489 Castle Shannon Blvd. in Pittsburgh. For more information, call (412) 563-6550 or visit baptisthomessociety.org.

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Terri Snavely shows off an outfit from H. Baskin.

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Mary Lou Glaid models a modern outfit from Chicos.

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Highlights: Grand Tetons • Yellowstone National Park • Buffalo Bill Center of the West • Deadwood • Crazy Horse Memorial • Mt. Rushmore • Badlands National Park • Choice of Wildlife Float Trip or Whitewater Rafting on Snake River

Highlights: British Columbia • Vancouver • VIA Rail • Jasper • Columbia Icefield • Lake Louise • Banff • Calgary.

• Choice of Glacier Experience or Glacier Skywalk

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National Parks of America

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Canadian Rockies by Train

Highlights: Scottdale • Lake Powell • Grand Canyon • Bryce Canyon • Zion • Salt Lake City • Jackson Hole • Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks • Old Faithful • Sheridan • Bighorn Mountains • Mount Rushmore • Crazy Horse Memorial.

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Pacific Northwest & California $2499* 8 Days • 10 Meals

Highlights: Seattle • Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center • Portland • Columbia River Gorge • Portland Spirit Cruise • Newport • Bandon State Natural Area • Redwood National Park • Eureka • Avenue of the Giants • San Francisco • Choice of San Francisco Bay Cruise of City Tour of San Francisco

Contact Alice Steel, Travel Junction, Inc. at (724) 266-5715 or email travel@traveljunctioninc.com

AmeriCorps members help improve the lives of youth in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

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nnette Shrager, 67, of Ross Township was a retired elementary school principal and teacher when she started serving with a program called AmeriCorps.

At the time (in 2012), she lived in Arizona, where she relocated to take care of her mother and a sister with a disability.

“After a year or so, their health situations stabilized enough that I had some extra time,” Annette recalls.

“I thought about volunteering in a neighborhood school because it was something I could do, and I always got a lot of joy from working with children.”

“I tutored my students in reading, math and writing, and my two days in the schools each week are what made my day. The students really appreciate the help and they also make improvements in their grades.

Sometimes, they want to tell you about their dreams and hopes, and what they want to do when they grow up.”

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Annette Shrager and Cyndi Vearnon at AmeriCorps training session.

Now back in the Pittsburgh area, Annette is serving with the KEYS Service Corps AmeriCorps. Since 1996, more than 2,000 KEYS Service Corps AmeriCorps members like Annette have been serving Allegheny County youth in local schools, after-school programs, and community-based and faith-based organizations. These members serve at-risk youth in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County by providing safe places with structured activities, assisting with homework and classwork, and implementing service projects.

Specifically, members help hundreds of local youth by tutoring, mentoring, and engaging them

in projects in the community that teach them valuable skills and steer them toward success in life. In fact, the name KEYS is an acronym for “Knowledge to Empower Youth to Success.” They assist in the classrooms and with after-school programs, provide homework and classroom assistance, lead learning activities and discussions, design and guide arts projects and basically have fun. This mission is further accomplished by incentivizing AmeriCorps members with education awards (more than $5.8 million to date!) and real-world experience in exchange for their service.

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Then Annette discovered AmeriCorps and signed on to serve at a local school district, where she happily put her 19 years of experience in the public school system to use. The program enlists adult mentors to work in stipended positions in grade school classrooms providing one-on-one support for low-income students who are struggling academically.

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AmeriCorps members help improve the lives of youth in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Continued from page 15

Older adults are good candidates for AmeriCorps service for several reasons, including the fact that they bring a wealth of experience and skills with them, they have expanded life experiences and are often more patient and settled.

Helping others KEYS AmeriCorps members have inspired thousands of youth and adults to volunteer and, together with the youth at their host sites, have designed and implemented hundreds of service projects. Some of these projects are: • Restoring buildings • Creating urban gardens • Community arts projects • Recycling initiatives • Oral history projects • Community center creation • Food drives • Blanket drives • Clothing drives

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In accomplishing the above, AmeriCorps members help meet our nation’s most pressing challenges in the areas of disaster services, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, veterans and military families, and education.

Helping yourself KEYS AmeriCorps members can serve either full time or less at one of KEYS’ partnering sites. The work is typically done Monday through Friday during the day.

In exchange for their service, they receive a modest living allowance every two weeks. They may also be eligible for other benefits, including childcare, health insurance, and, upon successful completion, money for education at an institution of higher learning, or to pay back qualified student loans.

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Members who begin volunteering at age 55 or older can gift this Education Award to a child, grandchild, or foster child. Members also receive paid training throughout their term-of-service in the areas of conflict resolution, tutoring and mentoring youth, creating community service projects, and more.

Annette derives as much from being an AmeriCorps member as she gives. “The teacher at one school always has the students write thank you notes,” she shares. “When I read their comments I know that I am doing something that is making a difference. They say things like, ‘Thank you for helping me to correct my work.’ Or ‘You helped me to learn to do division problems’. It’s a good feeling.” PSN

To become an AmeriCorps member, one must be a US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien; be at least 17 years old; and have a High School diploma, GED or agree to obtain one of those two. To learn more about KEYS Service Corps AmeriCorps Program, contact member development specialist Kimberly at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services at (412) 350 2739 or Kimberly.Ferry@ alleghenycounty.us. If you are not available to serve, you can still donate money or supplies for service projects. Visit keysservicecorps.org to learn more.

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Series starts this month

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he Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) is offering a six-week class called “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” beginning this month. The class will cover topics such as taking care of yourself, identifying and reducing personal stress, learning to communicate your feelings and needs, managing challenging situations and your emotions, and mastering caregiving decisions.

The dates of the sessions are: • October 3 from 10 a.m. to noon: Session 1: Taking Care of You • October 10 from 10 a.m. to noon: Session 2: Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress • October 17 from 10 a.m. to noon: Session 3: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns • October 24 from 10 a.m. to noon: Session 4: Communicating in Challenging Situations • October 31 from 10 a.m. to noon: Session 5: Learning from Our Emotions • November 7 from 10 a.m. to noon: Session 6: Mastering Caregiving Decisions

* mental health disorder prevalence and signs * action plans for intervening in a crisis * warning signs for suicide * de-escalating aggressive behavior * dementia * communication strategies

The class will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

November 16 at the DHS/AAA offices located at 2100 Wharton Street in the South Side. There is no cost for caregivers but registration is required. RSVP by calling (412) 350-4996 or emailing Brenda.Slagle@alleghenycounty.us. PSN

Welcome Home, A Caring Event, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. October 13 at LifeSpan’s Mon Valley Senior Community Center at Olympia, 4313 Walnut St., McKeesport.

Come and join us for a day filled with information, fun, food and prizes.

• Overview of available services • Roundtable discussions with experienced professionals • Lunch provided Presented by the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging and LifeSpan, Inc. You must RSVP by October 9 to attend.

Call (412) 464-­1300, ext. 149 or ext. 127.

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The Agency is also offering “Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults.” This class will include the following topics:

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October Menu Monday, October 2: Turkey divan, brown rice, apricots.

Area Agency on Aging

Tuesday, October 3: Beef tips with gravy, carrot coins, noodles, orange.

Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Wednesday, October 4: Pork with Dijon sauce, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit.

Thursday, October 5: Chicken breast, whipped butternut squash, stewed tomatoes with green beans, apple.

Friday, October 6: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, Capri mix, applesauce with cinnamon.

Monday, October 9, Columbus Day: Chicken leg and thigh, yams with brown sugar, cauliflower, pears.

Tuesday, October 10: Baked cod with dill, creamy tomato macaroni and cheese, green beans, apple.

Wednesday, October 11: Turkey, lemon potatoes, carrot coins, orange.

Thursday, October 12: Roast beef, Brussels sprouts, orzo with peas and carrots, banana.

Friday, October 13, Birthday menu: Cabbage roll, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, pumpkin roll.

Monday, October 16: Swiss steak, whipped potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, October 17: Southwestern Chili, shredded cheddar cheese, coleslaw, macaroni, apple.

Wednesday, October 18: Teriyaki meatballs, scalloped potatoes, green beans with red pepper, pineapple chunks.

Thursday, October 19: Apple and spice pork, zucchini with onions, wide noodles, orange.

Friday, October 20: Chicken with marinara sauce, oven browned potatoes, spinach salad, tapioca pudding.

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Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Monday, October 23: Turkey, whipped yams, broccoli florets, corn, red and green peppers, apple.

Tuesday, October 24: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, October 25: Chicken paprika, carrot coins, wide noodles, orange.

Thursday, October 26: Bow ties in meat sauce, tossed salad, pineapple cuts.

Friday, October 27: Hearty beef stew, brown rice, banana.

Monday, October 30: Boneless barbecue ribs, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower with red pepper, apple.

Tuesday, October 31, Halloween menu: Chicken leg and thigh, brown rice pilaf, broccoli florets, pumpkin mousse.

This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.

Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Patricia Valentine, Acting Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

or visit alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Assistance Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp.

(412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling

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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for

by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.

Home Care

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health?

Are caregivers bonded and insured?

What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit gallagherhhs.com.

Services

A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services

We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services • Companions • Medication Management

• • • • •

Homemaking Private Duty Nursing or Home Health Aides PDA and VA Services Long Term Care Insurances Worker’s Compensation

For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development

(412) 279-2257 412-279-2257

Kpoeschel@gallagherhhs.com

Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company.

This may include: • • • • • • •

Skilled Nursing Mental Health Nursing

Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Social Work Home Health Aides

Do you have questions?

Call us at

412-279-7800 Or visit us at

www.Gallagherhhs.com

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Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

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Entertainments and Events * 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. * Seniors in the Sukkah will meet at noon October 10 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd., Mt. Lebanon. Enjoy a lunch, music, a chance to shake the Lulav and Etrog, and a special holiday program. $5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accessible. Call Barb at (412) 278-2658 to register. * Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 1 p.m. October 11 at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Rd., Allison Park.

This group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women

alone – widowed, divorced or never married. All women alone are welcome to attend and consider joining the group. Tom Madden, Producer/Director/Filmmaker will present Hollywood Homicide. For additional information, call (412) 487-7194. * All Saints Women will hold a tea party sponsored by the Christian Mothers and Guild from noon to 2 p.m.

October 14 in the Activities Building of All Saints Church, 19 Wilson St., Etna.

Enjoy tea sandwiches, cookies and beverage, and specialty basket raffles.

Entertainment by the musical group On With The Show. Donation is $10. Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 8.

For reservations and details call Cathy at (412) 781-4788. * Friends of Family Hospice and Palliative Care will hold their fourth annual Treasure Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 14 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 15 at the Family Hospice offices, 50 Moffett St., Mt. Lebanon. This event is great for holiday shopping, a new item or two for your home or to browse the many tables of high-quality, gently-used items. Featured will be: collectibles, jewelry, wreaths, dried floral arrangements, books, china, glassware, holiday items, toys, pictures, artwork, linens, handyman and sports items, furniture and more. All proceeds benefit Family Hospice patients and families. For more information, call (412) 572-8812. * The 25th anniversary season of Music in a Great Space continues with the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band: Heritage Brass concert from 3 to 4:30 October 15 at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Shadyside. No tickets necessary for admission; donations appreciated. Call (412) 682-4300 or visit shadysidepres.org

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Get paid to participate in a research study investigating why some people with depression have thoughts of suicide and others do not.

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Looking for: Adults 50 or older who have been feeling sad, down, or hopeless; have less interest in activities; or have noticed a decrease in energy, concentration, sleep, or appetite.

Involvement: • 2-3 visits, 2-3 hours each • Interview-style assessments, memory and attention testing, and computer games • Compensation ranges from $100 to $150, and up to $50 travel reimbursement • fMRI scan (optional, $150 extra) Contact dnpl@upmc.edu, or call 412-246-6014 University of Pittsburgh

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Entertainments and Events * The 6th annual Pittsburgh Sings: Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s Festival of Choirs will take place at 4 p.m. October 15 at Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Tickets are $5; free for children ages 12 and under. * The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group will meet at noon October 19 at the Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Rd., Pleasant Hills. Event speaker Stan Olszewski, a senior care adviser will speak on the options for senior living. Cost for lunch is $ 8 and payable at the door. Call (412) 655 2000. * Living Your Yes with RA, A Personalized Goal-Setting Event: 101, will take place at 6:30 p.m. October 20 at RLA Learning and Conference Center, 850 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Township. This is a personalized goal-setting event brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. This free forum gives you

the opportunity to learn ways that can help you say Yes more than No, despite the challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Get expert advice and guidance on setting goals that can help you live life to the fullest. Register at kintera.org/AutoGen/Register/Register.asp?ievent=1173296&en=6pKBJLN nH3LBLQOELgLFJUNyFaIOL1PELgJ IIYOFJiLPJ0PzHcIHIYMMH. * Christ Child Society of Pittsburgh will hold their annual Red Wagon event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 21 at Pittsburgh Field Club, 121 Field Club Rd., Fox Chapel. This event benefits projects and services for at-risk children. The group provides, among other projects, layettes for needy newborns, which include blankets made by area seniors. Seniors also make hats and gloves to accompany new winter coats.

For information, call (412) 485-9581.

* St. Paul Baptist Church in Oakmont burned down 3 years ago and they have since been holding their services at Riverview Community Action Corporation.

They have recently started building their new church and to celebrate, they are hosting a Communities United event from 1 to 4 p.m. November 4 at Riverview Community Action Corporation, 501 Second St., Oakmont. Lunch will be provided. Reservations are required by October 27. Call (412) 828-1062. * Navigating the Path Ahead, a Dementia Caregiver’s Conference, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. November 10 at The Priory Grand Hall, 614 Pressley St. Breakfast and check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. This free event is for family caregivers offers opportunities to engage with dementia care experts and learn practical tools for caregiving to empower caregivers. Registration is available online at conta.cc/2wj0l8D or call Suzanne Weessies at (412) 261-5040, ext. 3112. PSN

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Library Events • Allegheny Library, 1230 Federal St., Downtown, offers the following events: Yoga from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and get ready to reap the benefits of yoga; Tai Chi from 6 to 7 p.m. October 10. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, classes are 30 to 60 minutes long; Toastmasters from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. October 12 and 26.

Toastmasters will show participants how to listen effectively, think on their feet and speak confidently; and Sahaja Meditation from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. This practice has been shown to reduce stress, increase wellness and help people to become more centered, focused, and balanced. Call (412) 237-1890.

• Beechview Library, 1910 Broadway Ave., Beechview, offers the following upcoming activities: Quilters on Broadway from 10 to 11:30 a.m. October 4 and 18.

Know how to quilt? Want to learn? Come

join the quilters as they create lap quilts to be donated to residents in assisted living facilities; Writer’s Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. October 21. Share your work and discuss writing and publication. Participate in group discussions and critiques with local writers; and Let’s Speak English from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays. If English is not your first language and you would like a place to practice, join other nonnative speakers for friendly, low-stress conversation. Call (412) 563-2900 or visit carnegielibrary.org/clp_location/ beechview.

• East Liberty Library, 130 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty, offers the following events: Free yoga from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. This all-levels yoga class will focus on building strength in the basic yoga postures and creating mobility in the joints.

Bring your own mat; Meditation with a Monk from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Mon-

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days. This is an all-levels meditation practice; Let’s Speak English from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. If English is not your native language, join our group for casual conversation in English. No need to bring anything or register; and Japanese Class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn Japanese from fluent speakers in a fun and friendly environment. Call (412) 363-8232.

• Lawrenceville Library, 279 Fisk St., Lawrenceville, offers the following activities: Puzzle Saturday every Saturday. Work on a jigsaw puzzle each Saturday in the Adult Reading Room; Health Smart: Yoga from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. All fitness levels welcome. Bring your own yoga mat and block; and Adult Game Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. A variety of board games will be available. Bring a snack.

Call (412) 682-3668 or visit carnegielibrary.org/clp_location/lawrenceville.

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Library Events • Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., McCandless, offers the following activities: conversation salon at 2 p.m. October 13 and at 1 p.m. October 25; North Hills genealogists at 7 p.m.

October 17; Scrabble club at 7 p.m. October 19; Northland Knitters at 1 p.m.

October 20 and 7 p.m. October 24; and Chess for Adults from 9:30 a.m. to noon October 21. Call (412) 366-8100, ext. 113.

• Pittsburgh Downtown Library, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown, offers the following activities: Second Wednesday Meditation Group from noon to 1 p.m. October 11. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join the group for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation; Scribes from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. October 13. Are you writing your life’s story? Are you 50 or older?

Join the Scribes and find like-minded

people who work together to develop their creative writing skills; Saturday Silver Screen: The Birds from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. October 21; and The Reel Story: 45 Years from 12:15 to 2 p.m.

October 24. Call (412) 281-7141 or visit carnegielibrary.org/clp_location/ downtown-business.

• Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., Springdale, will offer the following events: Dee’s Crafting Corner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. All ages and experience levels are welcome and invited to help each other with their knitting and crocheting. Make new friends, and become reacquainted with your hooks and needles; Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. October 19. Share ideas and create lovely memories with your personal supplies and pictures; Writers group from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays; and a one-on-one computer class is offered at 1, 1:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Fridays.

Call (724) 274-9729 or visit springdalepubliclibrary.org.

• Squirrel Hill Library, 5801 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill, offers the following events: Conversation Salon from 1 to 3 p.m. October 18. Conversation Salons provide a forum for active participation in the discussion of the meaningful and interesting events of our time; Writing Your Story from 1 to 3 p.m. October 3 and 17. Whether you’d like to write a book or simply set down memories to share with your family and friends, this group can help you stop dreaming and get writing; and Chinese for Beginners from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Experience the Chinese language through fun story-based exercises geared towards helping you develop fluency. This class meets every Saturday. New participants are welcome at any time. Call (412) 422-9650 or visit carnegielibrary. org/clp_location/squirrel-hill. PSN

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(412) 241-9474 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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Mayor Peduto designates Pittsburgh a “Hidden Heroes” city representing her foundation and relating her experience with her husband Senator Bob Dole’s VA hospitalization, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges facing the ones who care for our wounded warriors.

By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

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he Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Philips, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County recently held a joint celebration to note that Mayor Bill Peduto has designated Pittsburgh as a “Hidden Heroes” city. With this designation, Pittsburgh joins other cities across the nation in recognizing the silent “hidden heroes” among us—our US veterans.

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WPXI-TV anchor Lisa Sylvester served as emcee and aptly guided the program, including informative panel conversations. AARP, as strong supporter of veterans’ issues and caregiving, was invited by the Mayor’s Office to join the observance held on September 15 at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, located on the University Drive Campus.

Former Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) was a special guest speaker at the event,

The panel of military caregivers was mesmerizing.

Listening to the many sad scenarios related by the panel brings to mind how many of our servicemen and women are left in a very different life than the one they left when they volunteered to protect us and our country. Tears were in order as wives and a young mother shared stories of their new lives—so different from the ones they envisioned with their returned loved ones.

Attendees at the event learned that there are many organizations out there offering help to veterans and their families. (A visit to hiddenheroes.org is all you need to discover one many of the ‘hidden resources” available.) Attendees also learned that the VA has a unique program called the “PIRATES program”, which deals with injuries that are hard to diagnosis; their positive results are amazing.

In our area, veterans have a number of programs available. There is a telephone education group focused on strategies to enhance resilience. Several are scheduled

Photo provided by Barbara Bush for Pittsburgh Senior News

WPXI-TV anchor Lisa Sylvester joins AARP staff, members and volunteers.

Photo provided by Barbara Bush for Pittsburgh Senior News

Photo shoot with Elizabeth Dole at HiddenHheroes Event on September 15th, 2017. in the near future. For more information, contact Jamie DaPos at (412) 822-2364. Jamie was one of the panelists at the event and is knowledgeable in many areas that can help veteran caregivers.

The Veterans Crisis Line is another resource; call (800)

273-8255 and press 1 to receive confidential crisis help for your veteran and family.

The plight of caregivers as a whole has finally been recognized nationally; for more information, visit AARP. org/iheartcaregivers for a wealth of information. PSN

AARP News Churchill AARP #1411 meets on the third Tuesday of each month at John Fisher Church, 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. Call Shirley at (412) 798-3961.

Clairton Area AARP #1612 will meet at 9:30 a.m. October 25 at Wilson Presbyterian Church, 400 N Fourth St., Clairton. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Singing duo Darryl and Kim will entertain.

Dormont AARP #3016 meets on the second Thursday of each month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Dormont. Doors open 11:30; meeting is at noon. Light refreshments are served. New members and visitors are welcome. Call Beverly at (412) 563-3961.

East End AARP #4542 will meet at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Social Room Annex at St. James A.M.E. Church 444 Lincoln Ave., Sumpter Hall. Come early and bring a lunch. Call (412) 242-0330.

East Liberty AARP #2612 will meet at 12:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday each month, in the cafeteria at Vintage Senior Center, 401 North Highland Ave. New members are welcome as well as visitors. Call Vintage at (412) 361-5003.

Kennedy AARP #2203 meets at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Call (412) 771-5183.

Gateway North AARP #3586 holds monthly meetings on the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the West View Banquet Hall, 398 Perry Hwy., West View. Entertainment is provided.

Penn Hills AARP #2600 meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Hebron United Presbyterian Church, Barclay Building, Frankstown and Lakesto Roads, Penn Hills. Social hour is from noon to 1 p.m. Call (412) 795-7708.

Hill District AARP #4706 meets at noon on the Fourth Tuesday each month at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave., Hill District. New members and visitors welcome.

Perrymont AARP #2991 meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Northmont Church, 8169 Perry Hwy., North Hills. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.

Ingram/Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. October 16 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram. Light refreshments provided. Bobby Shawn will entertain. New members needed; visitors always welcome.

Whitehall AARP #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch; coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided. Call (412) 881-1726. PSN

H.A. English and Associates, P.C. Attorneys at Law

Training opportunities: 2 Customer Service 2 Clerical 2 Custodial 2 Front Door Monitor

AARP paid training program enables you to train and get paid for your training, as you look for a job.

Call AARP (412) 271-1580 Age, income and residency requirements apply.

Hal English Attorney Since 1987

• Estate Administration

• Medicaid Planning

• Special Needs Trusts

• Elder Law

• Power of Attorney

• Probate

• Guardianships

• Wills

4000 Mt. Royal Blvd. and Duncan Ave. Allison Park, PA 15101

(412) 486-1923 • www.halenglish.com

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OASIS Intergenerational Tutor Program offers training in November The Pittsburgh OASIS Intergenerational Tutor Program is seeking volunteers (50+) to tutor in Pittsburgh and Woodland Hills School Districts in grade K-4. An hour a week can change a child’s life! Trainings will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. November 6 and 9 in the Duquesne Light Building, 411 Seventh Ave., Ste. 525, downtown Pittsburgh. All training, materials and clearances are provided free of charge.

For more information or to register, contact John D. Spehar, OASIS Tutoring Program Director at (412) 393-7648 or by email at jdspehar@oasisnet.org. PSN

Veterans invited to join in free bus trip to Washington, DC 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. PSN

Senior fair

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State Representative Dom Costa will hold his eighth annual senior fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 13 at the Ross Township Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Dr., North Hills. There will be door prizes, free screenings and vendors. Call (412) 361-2040. PSN

Fall Festivals • The Trax Farms 48th Fall Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends in October at Trax Farms, 528 Trax Rd., Finleyville. Admission is free. Festivities include hayrides, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, corn maze, food, live music and attractions for all ages. Call (835) 3246 or visit traxfarms.com.

• Soergels, 2573 Brandt School Rd., Wexford, offers their annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends through October. Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin patch, food and much more. Call (724) 935-1743 or visit soergels.com.

Available Units

Eva P. Mitchell Residence

1621 Lincoln Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Now accepting Housing Applications. Age 62 and older or Mobility Impaired.

Section 8 assistance available to those who qualify. Rent reduced to 30% of tenant income.

Income Limits Will Apply • Newly renovated spacious efficiencies and 1 bedroom apartments • Carpet and central air conditioning • Controlled building entry • Emergency call systems in units • On-site service coordinator • Community room/planned activities • On-site laundry facilities For information on placing an application, call

Donna Rivers at (412) 363-4169

Elliott Heights

1110 Steuben St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 62 and Older ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance ➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator

Alia Carter, Senior Manager (412) 920-7181 Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Bellefield Dwellings Historic building located in the Oakland Civic Center 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available Located on a bus line, convenient to shopping, cultural activities and health care facilities.

Building with on-site laundry and roof garden.

Income-based rent, Section 8 with utilities included.

Applications accepted daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

4400 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 *MUST BE 62 YEARS OR OLDER OR DISABLED* (412) 621-1132

OpeningCoalition Soon Northside Northside Coalition Senior Housing 1500 Brighton Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING FOR PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS EQUIPPED KITCHEN, W/W CARPETING, A/C, WINDOW COVERINGS, COMMUNITY, COMPUTER ROOM & LAUNDRY FACILITY, SECURE INTERCOM ACCESS, PUBLIC TRANS $22,050/yr. 2 Persons…$23,150/yr $25,200/yr.

Income Limits Apply: 1 Person…$20,250/yr;

Please contact SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC

PHONE:

1 (800) 238-7555

614 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA 15209 • Affordable housing for seniors 62 years of age and older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income • Income limitations apply.

Come see all that we have to offer!

Call (412) 821-4474

IW Abel Place

Call or stop by for a tour today.

Sweetbriar Place 211 Sweetbriar Street Pittsburgh, PA 15211 srcare.org/sweetbriar-place

(412) 431-0211

Brinton Towers Apartments • One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments • Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door • Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost-free Refrigerator • Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room

Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.

Eligibility: 62 years or older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income • Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and community room.

• Newly Renovated • Now accepting applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments • Eligibility: 62 years old or in need of features of an accessible unit • Section 8 certified • Equipped kitchen, W/W carpet, A/C, FREE laundry facilities, lounge area, community room and balconies.

• Equal Housing Opportunity

Call 412-687-7120 iwabel@ehdoc.org

steelworkers@ehdoc.org

East Liberty -

493 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired HUD subsidized onebedroom apartments

Call 412-563-6566 or visit www.baptisthomes.org

Lynn Williams Apartments 3710 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System

• Affordable housing for seniors

• Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking

62 years of age and older.

• 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon • Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped

• HUD subsidized rent based on income

Don’t wait,

• Income limitations apply.

call today! (412) 824-9000

Come see all that we have to offer!

3000 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Alexis Manor, Inc. Housing for Seniors (62 or older) or Mobility Impaired (18 or older)

HUD subsidized rent based on income 1 Bedroom Apartments Now Accepting Applications • Elevator Building • On-Site Parking • On-Site Management 10100 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

(724) 935-7411

Call (412) 321-2460

Pennley Commons

• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning

• Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income

Elderly Hi-Rise

2639 Perrysville Avenue

Mt. Washington 1 bedroom and efficiency units.

• Sweetbriar Place is designed for adults 62+ years old and mobility impaired persons 18+ years old.

• HUD guidelines apply.

• Rent based on income.

• Priority is given to extremely low income households.

• Beautiful view.

• Spacious apartments on bus line.

Steelworkers Tower

Call (412) 734-4229

ORMSBY MANOR APARTMENTS (Mt. Oliver)

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PLEASE CALL: (412) 829-3910 or (800) 238-7555

Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Senior Apartment Accepting Applications One bedroom, full appliances, W/W, A/C, off street parking Income limits apply Call (412) 362-2040 or stop by the Management office at 5601 Penn Avenue Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Forest Hills Senior Apartments 2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Equipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting, A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility, Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower

Income Limits Apply 1 (800) 238-7555

Equal Housing Opportunity

Milliones Manor Apartments 2827 Bedford Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for one and two bedroom units • All household members must be 62 years of age or older.

• Income restrictions apply.

• Section 8 vouchers and certifications accepted.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

For more details call (412) 681-6350

Uptown Ebenezer Tower Apartments

Arch Court Apartments

420 Dinwiddie Street, Pgh, PA. 15219 62 Years or Older or Mobility Impaired • 1 Bedroom Apartments • W/W Carpet • Balcony • Card Entry Access Intercom TV System • Central Air and Heat • Utilities Included • Equipped Kitchen • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Public Transportation at Corner

Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200

(412) 391-9465

West Lake APARTMENTS

1310 Arch St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Senior Subsidized Apartments Must be 62 Years or older Accepting Applications • 1 Bedroom • Equipped Kitchens • Carpeting • A/C • Laundry Facilities • Community Room • Security Building • Outdoor Courtyard Close to Transportation

Call (412) 231-4121

Visit our website at pittsburghseniornews.com

1015 Crucible St. West End, PA 15220

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CALL: (412) 829-3910 Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

View the most recent issues of • Pittsburgh Senior News • Beaver County Senior News • Butler County Senior News • Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide •Beaver County Senior Resource Guide •Butler County Senior Resource Guide

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Rivermont SENIOR APARTMENTS

965 Rivermont Drive, Pittsburgh

Call (412) 422-6191 for more information.

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Beechtree Commons II 6560 Leechburg Rd, Verona PA 15147 62 and Older

www.pitteye2020.com Call for an appointment today!

Dr. Thomas F. Findlan

1675 State Route 51 Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Affordable Retirement Living “A Gracious Experience”

Efficiencies available immediately to qualified individuals.

➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance ➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator

A United Methodist Church Union Facility Income Limits Apply

Parkview Towers SENIOR CITIZEN RETIREMENT LIVING

Alia Carter, Senior Manager

Office (412) 793-8693 Fax (412) 798-3210 Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

(412) 382-7155

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

111 Caroline Street • Munhall, PA 15120 (412) 461-2993 • www.umcu-parkview.com

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answer on page 2

at affordable prices!

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ACROSS 1 Glutton 4 Now, on a memo 8 Glitz partner 12 Scratch (out) 13 Vogue rival 14 Mature 15 Native of Yerevan 17 “Yeah, right” 18 Overtook 19 “Platoon” locale 21 Menlo Park monogram 22 Weapons store 26 Innocents 29 Stick with a kick 30 Observe 31 Prior nights 32 Perched 33 Actor Cumming 34 Grazing land 35 Heart chart (Abbr.)

36 Molecule parts 37 Designer Giorgio 39 Nipper’s co.

40 “Kapow!”

41 Spanning 45 Vittles 48 Tall cupboards 50 Suffix for million 51 Long lunches?

52 Mouse chaser 53 Skeletal 54 Shoelace snarl 55 Donkey

DOWN 1 Pile 2 Gumbo need 3 Jewels 4 Dido’s lover 5 Trombone part 6 Pie — mode 7 Long, tapering flag 8 Big name in fairy tales 9 Ad- — (improvise) 10 Mimic 11 Convened 16 — Park, Colorado 20 Gallery display 23 Norway’s capital 24 500 sheets 25 Hankerings 26 Lugosi of film 27 Declare 28 Smile broadly 29 Kids’ game 32 Aspen headwear 33 Arcade pioneer 35 Disney deer 36 Confront boldly 38 Westminster, e.g.

39 Stallone role 42 Killer whale 43 Salty septet 44 Bygone jets 45 Prattle 46 Carnival city 47 Samovar 49 Skedaddle

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HARRISON HI RISE Senior Apartments 2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Rent Assistance

Harrison Hi Rise is a Secure Apartment building conveniently located near shopping and public transportation.

Amenities Include: All Utilities

Community Room

Air Conditioning

Video Surveillance

Individual Balcony

Community Life Services

Laundry Facilities

Fitness Room

Call (724) 224-4571 for more information.

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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 Pittsburgh Senior News.

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Congratulations to Fran Galasso who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Green Bay Packers; 2. Jacksonville Jaguars; 3. Pittsburgh Steelers; 4. Carolina Panthers; 5. Buffalo Bills; 6. Los Angeles Rams; 7. Philadelphia Eagles; 8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 9. Arizona Cardinals; 10. Baltimore Ravens; 11. Kansas City Chiefs; 12. Indianapolis Colts; 13. Cleveland Browns; 14. Detroit Lions; 15. Atlanta Falcons; 16. Washington Redskins; 17. Chicago Bears; 18. Seattle Seahawks.

CROWN Antiques

and collectibles

One Piece, or the Entire House!

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• Heating • Air Conditioning

We Buy! • Art

• Comics

• Books

• Coins

• Photographs

• Magazines

• Stamps

• Military Items

• Postcards

• Sports Memorabilla

• Old Watches

• Jewelry

• Gold

• Political Buttons

• Silver

• Fountain Pens

• Autographs

Eugene Beck Company

We Sell Over 4 Million Items 5 Floors of Eclectic Collectibles 1018 5th Ave., Pittsburgh PA

(412) 434-6425

www.crowntiques.com

• Plumbing 924 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, 15233 (412) 321-3356 • (412) 931-0949

24 Hour Emergency Service (412) 635-8424

Looking for help with your home remodeling needs?

Call K.B. Contracting (412) 475-6496 License #PA092002

Entertainers and Speakers Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.

Eddie Ace Magician Fun Magic Affordable (412) 462-1557.

Jimmy’ Sapienza’s fun musical duo, “Two Guys Named Moe” deliver a lively and fun 50 minute show made just for seniors! Email jimmy. sapienza@verizon.net or call (412) 916-6055.

Sing-along fun: piano, flute, vocals. holiday themed shows: Valentines, St. Patricks, patriotic and Christmas. Includes song books. Cara (412) 901-2007.

Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.

Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.

Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable.

(412) 825-0822.

Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; bobbyshawn.com.

Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.

Speakers Available: APPLE CHILLY CIDER CORN

FOOTBALL HARVEST HAY LEAVES

OCTOBER PUMPKIN RAKE SWEATER

Comedy Corner Prepare for Takeoff My seatmate on a flight was a woman. Ever the charmer, I asked, “Does the airline charge you extra for sitting next to good-looking men?”

“Yes,” she said, “but I wasn’t willing to pay.”

Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.

Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573.

Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.

The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc. 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 241-5415 Fax: (412) 241-0312

All Dolled Up

“My mother told me that the secret to a happy marriage was to never argue,” she explained. “Instead, I should keep quiet and crochet a doll.”

Her husband was touched. Only one doll was in the box—that meant she’d been angry with him only once in 60 years. “But what about all this money?” he asked.

“Oh,” she said, “that’s the money I made from selling the dolls.”

Bernadette L. Rose, Supervisor

Riverview Manor 1500 LeTort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • (412) 734-0741 Dave Carlton • (Property Manager)

Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living Rent is based on income.

Age 62 or Mobility Impaired An affiliate of National Church Residences

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A husband and wife had been married for 60 years and had no secrets except for one: The woman kept in her closet a shoe box that she forbade her husband from ever opening. But when she was on her deathbed—and with her blessing—he opened the box and found a crocheted doll and $95,000 in cash.

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