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Community HealthChoices: What you need to know now This is the first in a two-part series about Community HealthChoices. Big changes are coming for people who receive long-term care services through Medicaid—either in their home or in a nursing home—and for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid. A new program called Community HealthChoices starts in 14 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania on January 1, 2018.
When Community HealthChoices starts, the following people will get their Medicaid coverage and long-term care coverage through managed care plans: 1) Those who are in a nursing home paid for by Medicaid. 2) Those in the Aging Waiver or any of the following Waivers: Attendant Care, CommCare and Independence. People in the OBRA Waiver may be impacted
depending on their level of care. 3) Those with both Medicare and Medicaid, unless they are eligible for services through the Office of Developmental Programs because they have an Intellectual Disability or Autism. Community HealthChoices will not impact people in the LIFE Program. LIFE will Continued on page 8
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Center for Community Resources provides variety of services that help seniors remain independent program throughout the counties they serve (a listing is at the end of this article). Last year, CCR assisted more than 13,000 individuals in getting the resources they needed. CCR provides help 24 hours, 7 days a week. The assistance is free and confidential. Aging, Home and Community-Based Waiver service coordination As part of their coordination of aging services, CCR helps older adults obtain Aging, Home and CommunityBased Waiver services. Seniors may be eligible for the Aging Waiver service coordination if they meet the following criteria:
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iven a choice, most seniors would prefer to remain living at home as they age. But doing so oftentimes requires support from the community in terms of care, resources and more. Luckily, a local organization called the Center for Community Resources, Inc.—or, CCR—makes obtaining these resources as easy as possible. “We are committed to making a positive difference in everyday lives by connecting people to a network of supports and services essential for actively learning, working and living in our community,” says Ashlee Hershberger, CCR’s Senior Manager of Programs. “Our goal is to coordinate services for individuals and families seeking information and referral for aging, mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and other human service needs.
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Susan is a typical example of a senior who benefited from CCR’s help. She had been discharged from a nursing facility back to her home and had a lot of concerns and anxiety about being able to make this transition. Thanks to the services provided through Aging Waiver (see below), which were coordinated through CCR, Susan was able to successfully adjust. In fact, she has been back in her own home for six months now and is doing quite well. She receives personal assistance services, home-delivered meals and had adaptations made in her house to make sure that she felt safe and comfortable living independently. CCR serves as a single point of contact for a variety of aging services, working in collaboration with other human service agencies to identify needs in the community and effectively respond to anyone seeking help. They have three service coordinators and continue to grow the
3 Are a resident of Pennsylvania 3 Are a US citizen or a qualified non-citizen 3 60 years of age or older 3 Meet the level of care needs for a skilled nursing facility 3 Meet financial/income eligibility Services that may be available include: * Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology and Medical Supplies * Adult Daily Living Services * Community Transition Services * Home Delivered Meals * Home Health Services * Non-Medical Transportation Services * Participant-Directed Community Supports * Participant-Directed Goods and Services * Personal Assistance Services * Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) * Respite * Service Coordination * TeleCare * Therapeutic and Counseling Services
Last year, CCR assisted more than 13,000 individuals in getting the resources they needed. CCR provides help 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please be aware that the Pennsylvania Department of Aging will transition to Community Health Choices and a managed care model on January 1, 2018 in 14 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. The managed care organizations are AmeriHealth, PA Health and Wellness and UPMC. CCR is contracted with each of these to provide service coordination and assist the residents of these counties to receive the supports and services they need to stay in their homes. PSN The Center for Community Resources is located at 212-214 South Main Street in Butler. CCR provides services in these counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland. To learn more, call (724) 431-3748 or (844) 360-4372. To enroll, call the Independent Enrollment Broker (IEB) at (877) 550-4227.
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Home from the Hospital? What’s Next?
It can be overwhelming to remember all of the things you need to do when you get home from the hospital. To help make this easier for you and your family or caregiver, here are things you can take care of after a recent hospital discharge: After you are discharged from the hospital:
1. Keep your discharge instructions.
• Take these with you to the doctor.
• If you have one, show them to the visiting nurse.
• Tell your caregiver about them.
2. Make sure you understand your medicines.
• Ask when to take it and how much to take.
• Ask what you should do with any medicine you were taking before you went to the hospital.
• Ask your doctor, visiting nurse, pharmacist or care manager to explain what you should be taking.
3. Always keep a list of your medicines.
4. See your doctor.
• Make sure the list is current.
• Make and keep appointments with your primary care physician (PCP) and any specialists. The doctors’ names and when to make an appointment should be listed on your discharge instructions. If the hospital does not make an appointment for you before leaving, make sure you call when you get home.
• Write down your questions so you don’t forget them.
5. Make sure you have a ride to the doctor.
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• A family member, friend or caregiver can help you. Many hospitals, or health insurance plans can also provide referrals to transportation programs if you need them. Call your insurer to make arrangements before you are discharged.
6. Ask for help.
• Having family, friends or a caregiver help with setting up your medicines or reminding you of doctors’ appointments can also be helpful.
7. Call your PCP if you have questions.
• Your PCP is there to help you get better and stay healthy.
• Your PCP will work with all your doctors so they understand all your medical needs.
A hospital discharge nurse will meet with you while you are still in the hospital to answer any questions you may have, as well as remind you to make a follow-up doctor’s appointment.
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Community HealthChoices: What you need to know now Continued from page 1 continue to exist as an alternative option for those ages 55 and older who need long-term care. What’s changing under Community HealthChoices? Community HealthChoices (CHC) will affect people in different ways. This article focuses on how it will affect people ages 60 and older who fall into one of the three target groups noted above. Primarily, CHC changes the way these groups of people get their Medicaid coverage. For people in nursing homes and Aging Waiver, it changes who pays for their long-term care services. Those going into Community HealthChoices will receive details describing the program by mail, including enrollment packets that will outline available plan choices and how to enroll in a plan. People with both Medicare and Medicaid Most people going into Community HealthChoices have Medicare in addition to their Medicaid coverage. If this is true for you, please know that Community HealthChoices will not change your Medicare coverage or your Medicare choices. It will only change your secondary Medicaid coverage. You can still get your Medicare through Original Medicare (using the red, white and blue card) or a Medicare Advantage plan (Medicare managed care). Medicare will still pay first and cover the vast majority of healthcare services you get. Also, Medicare Part D will continue to pay for your prescription drugs, and you will have full Extra Help so that you pay only small co-pays for your prescription drugs. You will need to choose and enroll into a CHC plan later this fall. If you do not make a plan choice, one will be chosen for you.
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When Community HealthChoices starts in January, your CHC plan’s identification card will replace your ACCESS card as your secondary insurance. You will need to show both your Medicare card and your CHC plan card when you get health care services. Your CHC plan will cover some services that your Medicare may not, such as dental care. If you also get long term care services in a nursing home or at home through a Waiver, read on for more information about how Community HealthChoices will impact you. Nursing home residents If you are in a nursing home being paid for by Medicaid, you pay the nursing home the “patient pay amount” set by your local County Assistance Office. Medicaid covers the rest of your nursing home bill. You also get Medicaid health insurance through an ACCESS card.
When Community HealthChoices starts, you will need to pick a CHC plan. After January 1, this plan will pay the nursing home for your care. You will continue to pay your patient pay amount. Your CHC plan will also replace your ACCESS card as your Medicaid health insurance. If you do not join a plan on your own, one will be chosen for you. Please note that if you are in a nursing home on January 1 when CHC starts, you have the right to remain in that nursing home as long as you want. No matter what Community HealthChoices plan you choose, your plan must pay the nursing home for your care whether or not the nursing home is in your CHC plan’s network. Community HealthChoices will not change your Medicare or any other health insurance you have. People in the Aging Waiver Program If you are in the Aging Waiver, you also have Medicaid health insurance through the ACCESS card. You use your ACCESS card when you get healthcare services. The Aging Waiver pays for the long-term care services you get at home. You work with a service coordinator to develop a service plan that details what services will be paid for by the Waiver. You can choose to get those services from any provider enrolled in the Aging Waiver. For certain services, you can use the “consumerdirected model” where you, or your representative, can choose to hire and supervise the person who helps you. When Community HealthChoices starts, you will have to enroll into a CHC managed care plan. If you do not make a choice, one will be chosen for you. After January 1, your CHC plan will provide your Medicaid coverage and pay for your Waiver services. You will need to use your CHC plan identification card, instead of your ACCESS card, when you get healthcare. You can continue to use the consumer-directed model under the new program. Community HealthChoices will not change your Medicare or any other health insurance you have.
People who have questions about Community HealthChoices can contact the Pennsylvania Health Law Project Helpline at (800) 274-3258. In October issue of Pittsburgh Senior News, we will focus on choosing and enrolling into a Community HealthChoices plan. PSN This article was written by the PA Health Law Project, which provides free legal help to older adults with limited income. PHLP’s Helpline number is (800) 274-3258. To learn more, visit phlp.org. PHAN offers free “community conversations” about longterm care in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) is inviting the public to a series of free community events focused on long-term care. “It’s important that the people responsible for providing coverage and care to seniors have a clear picture of what they need to feel good, stay connected to the community, and live independently,” says PHAN’s consumer engagement manager Erin Ninehouser. “We invites you to share your experiences and ideas for improving long-term care as we work to ensure that the way our state provides these vital services to seniors and people with disabilities actually meets the everyday needs people have.”
This is a critically important time for these conversations, as Pennsylvania embarks on a major overhaul of how long-term services and supports are provided. Community HealthChoices—the state’s new managed care system that will serve Pennsylvanians with both Medicare and Medicaid and those currently receiving long-term services and supports through the Office of Long-Term Living—begins January 1, 2018 in southwestern Pennsylvania. Attendees at the community events will have an opportunity to learn about this new program, how it works, what their options for coverage will be, and where to turn locally for one-on-one help with getting services. Upcoming meetings: • September 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Knoxville Branch, 400 Brownsville Rd, Knoxville. • September 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Millvale Community Library, 213 Grant Ave, Millvale. • September 18 at 2:30 p.m. at People’s Library - New Kensington, 880 Barnes St, New Kensington. 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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Kane couple celebrates 69th wedding anniversary.
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n 1948, the average cost of a new house was $7,700, and a gallon of gas was 16 cents. It was also the year Ray Schlaegle and Irene (Baker) Schlaegle married in St. Mary’s Church, now St. John of God. Ray was 19 years old, Irene 18. On their wedding night, they stayed at The William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh and the next day took a Harmony Bus to Conneaut Lake for their honeymoon. The young couple met through a mutual friend at a dance hall in McKees Rocks where the tunes of Canonsburg’s Perry Como would have filled the air with melodies of the day. During the post-war economic boom, Ray worked for American Bridge Co. and later as a salesman for Prudential Insurance Company until he retired. During the early years of their marriage, Irene worked as a homemaker and later served as the head of films and publications for the Instrument Society of America. Together, they also helped their children run a family restaurant. Ray and Irene have four children: RaeLynn, Judy, Heidi, and Russ. Their oldest daughter, RaeLynn, passed in 2015. They have 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. The couple joyously celebrated their nearly seven decades of marriage at Kane Scott with family and friends. PSN
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“After my sister had a brain aneurysm, she went back and forth between rehab and the hospital -- until she didn’t have any insurance. We didn’t know what to do. But, Kane Ross took my sister in. At Kane, she started therapy and eventually was able to come home. I’m grateful that Kane was there for my sister.” To learn more about Kane, Allegheny County’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, call 412-422-KANE. Denise Giesy and Donna Sheets.
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.
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Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask? A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit gallagherhhs.com.
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Small acts of kindness make a big difference
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Some volunteers offer practical assistance that helps the older adult to remain independent, such as reading the mail to people who are blind and helping to organize their paperwork. One such volunteer, an older man himself, reads the mail for his host then they go out for lunch together. Visitors have shared foreign languages, helped with shopping and learned how to sew. One volunteer visits a retired professor who has progressing Alzheimer ’s disease. They were familiar to each other from the neighborhood and have children about the same age. Both the host and visitor are happy to spend time together talking, and just sharing quiet time.
geWell Pittsburgh— a partnership of Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS), the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and the Jewish Association on Aging (JAA)—aims to help seniors continue living independently while receiving support and maintaining connections to the community. Recognizing and valuing older adults’ community contributions and the gift of sharing their stories is at the heart of the services and supports offered through the program.
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Among the programs offered through AgeWell Pittsburgh is AgeWell Visits, which provides caring volunteers who make friendly visits to seniors in their own homes in the East End. For some older adults who might not get out to activities as easily as they once did, they can enjoy spending time with volunteers, getting help with small household projects (like watering house plants or organizing photo albums) playing board games and having the newspaper read aloud to them. What began as a program to help seniors stay connected to their communities as they age has become an enriching experience for volunteers of many generations. For some older adults whose family may live far away, their visitors have become cherished friends, and they are now “adopted grandparents.” It is an opportunity for them to share family
histories, local history and plenty of wisdom. One family began visiting with a Holocaust survivor whose family was not close by. Their two young children would play while the adults chatted every Sunday. The mother says she “can’t remember what my life was like before we met.” A recently retired nursery school teacher regularly visits two older ladies in her neighborhood. She is a great baker and makes delicious treats from “old” recipes that these ladies love. They are reminded of their own youth, when their moms used to bake for them. A friendly and delicious visit!
Program administrator Ellen Leger takes the time to meet, talk with and assess each senior’s interests and needs, and suggests volunteers who would be a good fit. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds have connected for enjoyable visits. Sometimes these relationships continue over time in very special ways. A preteen boy and his father who started visiting an older gentleman who was gravely ill ended up continuing the visits with his widow after he passed on. They now bring the rest of their family along, which has brought joy to all and helped with healing and bereavement.
The lesson of AgeWell Visits is that everyone has something valuable to contribute to the community, and that age diversity adds unique color and depth to every community fabric. This has produced a generational connection and flow that has enriched lives all around. PSN AgeWell Visits are available to older adults in the East End area who meet eligibility requirements, depending on volunteer availability. If you would like a visit or are interested in becoming a volunteer, call Ellen Leger at (412) 422-0400 or email eleger@JFCSpgh.org. Even sharing one hour a month can make a meaningful impact and perhaps widen your family circle.
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Hope Grows offers caregiver event A free caregiver event hosted by Hope Grows and sponsored by UPMC will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 11 at the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, 799 Pinkerton, Oakdale. Breakfast and lunch provided. An empowering and energetic day for family caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in yoga, music therapy, massage, horticulture activities and more. Register required via the webize hopegrows.org or (412) 369-4673. PSN
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Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Pennsylvania. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region in September. The documentary series explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@ cineflix.com or call (855) 653-7878. PSN American Pickers is produced by Cineflix Productions for History. New episodes air Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on History.
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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. PSN
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Grandparents Day at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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This Grandparents Day, paint with Pappy and Mimi
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ome out and Paint with Pappy and Mimi in celebration of Grandparent’s Day from noon to 1:30 p.m. September 10 at Painting with a Twist, 5807 Penn Ave., East Liberty. All ages welcome (recommended for six and over) to come and paint; no alcohol allowed. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to get aprons on and in your seat. Payment is due at the time of the reservation. If you choose not to pay online, please call our studio to make payment by phone (412) 441-7928 or visit the studio in person for payment. The facility has cups, but no ice. If you bring food or snacks, bring plates and utensils, napkins are supplied. Call (412) 944-2231 or visit paintingwithatwist.com. PSN
Bring the grandchildren out to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, from noon to 4 p.m. September 10. Learn about family trees, play Inuit games, make traditional pottery, or write about your family in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Even take part in some crafts that may be familiar traditions in your own family. “Willy Wonka” and “The Princess Diaries” will be shown in the Earth Theater, and there will be a special Live Animal Encounter that will focus on animal families.
Oldies Day at Kennywood
There is something for everyone to explore at the museum. Activities are free with museum admission. Call (412) 622-3131 or visit carnegiemnh. org. PSN
Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, will offer discounted admission tickets for $9.99 to seniors ages 55 and older on Grandparents Day, September 10. Bring out the grandchildren while turning back the clock for Oldies Day. Dress in garb from your favorite era, and rock on with bands playing the hits of yesteryear. Call (412) 461-0500 or visit kennywood.com. PSN
Free zoo admission Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., will offer free admisison to grandparents accompained by their grandchildren September 10. Grandparents also receive a ride all day tram bracelet. Call (412) 665-3640 or visit pittsburghzoo. org. PSN
Older adults transition successfully from hospital to home through Community-based Care Transitions program By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News
Then Patrick received a home visit from a Care Transitions coach with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency of Aging’s (DHS/AAA) Communitybased Care Transitions Program (CCTP). “I liked the idea of having a coach come to my home and getting the additional support that I sometimes need,” Patrick says. The coach explained to Patrick about a medication management program known as My Medi-Pak and introduced to him a new way of managing and storing pertinent medical information within his personal health record for easy reference. Furthermore, the coach suggested a home-delivered meals program for Patrick’s meals during the week.
Patrick is a United States veteran but the coach discovered that he had not been utilizing his veterans benefits because he was unaware of the services that veterans are entitled to. The coach referred him to the VA to see what services Patrick is eligible for. He and his wife also utilized many of the referrals given to them and have gotten the appropriate services and supports that they will need going forward, including respite options and an adult day program. What is CCTP? The Community-based Care Transitions Program (CCTP) started as a grant-funded program launched in Allegheny County in late 2012 designed to work with adults who are considered to be high risk for
30-day hospital readmissions. Over the past few years, the program has expanded to serve other payers. The program’s goal is to reduce readmissions rates across each hospital, improve transitional care services among the community and healthcare providers, ensure the community understands how to effectively navigate the health system, and educate the community about the various community and social supports and services that are available to them. Care Transitions Intervention A cornerstone of the program is a personalized approached called Care Transitions Intervention, in Continued on page 16 Volume 8, Issue 5
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A couple of years ago, Allegheny County resident Patrick S. had a brief hospital stay then was discharged from a local hospital after struggling with early onset dementia. Patrick was aware of his health situation and, for the most part, knew how to handle his condition, but once he was back in his own home, everyday activities sometimes tripped him up. For example, Patrick occasionally confused his medications and took multiple doses of them. Because his wife works during the day, Patrick would also forget to eat his meals when she was not there.
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Older adults transition successfully from hospital to home through Community-based Care Transitions program Continued from page 15
which a certified “coach” (employed by DHS/AAADH) is provided to every Medicaid fee-for-service patient who is discharged from a partnering hospital. These “care transition” coaches motivate and empower participants to more actively and effectively self-manage. The coaches work personally with seniors and the adult population to help them gain the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence they need to become active participants in coordinating their care and managing their conditions, according to their self-defined health goals. The coaching is centered around what is called the “four pillars of personal health”:
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Medication self-management: This ensures that the patient is knowledgeable about the medications they must take and has an understandable system for taking these meds. Personal health record: This helps the patient keep track of their personal medical records, which can be used by all of the patients’ healthcare providers.
The coaching intervention consists of an in-hospital visit at least 24 hours prior to discharge, a home visit within 72 hours of discharge, and three follow-up phone calls within 30 days of discharge. PSN For more information about CCPT, call the DHS/AAA SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460.
Follow-up with PCP/specialist: The coach makes sure that the patient schedules and prepares for any follow-up visits they must have with their primary care physician or medical specialists. Knowledge of red flags: And finally, the coach informs the patient of what to look for as far as dangerous warning signs related to his or her diagnosis, such as weight gain for a patient who suffered congestive heart failure. Volume 8, Issue 5
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Series starts next 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 in October. 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
The Agency is also offering a once-monthly class this fall called “Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults.” This class will include the following topics: mental health disorder prevalence and signs, action plans for intervening in a crisis, warning signs for suicide, de-escalating aggressive behavior, dementia and communication strategies. The dates of the classes are: • September 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • October 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • December 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes will take place 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 Volume 8, Issue 5
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• November 7 from 10 a.m. to noon: Session 6: Mastering Caregiving Decisions
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September Menu Friday, September 1: Meatloaf with gravy, whipped potatoes, green and wax beans, apple. Monday, September 4, Labor Day: Closed. Tuesday, September 5: Baked round steak, Italian green beans with red pepper, glazed yams, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, September 6, Birthday menu: Turkey teriyaki meatballs, whipped potatoes, broccoli, cherry cake. Thursday, September 7: Chicken cacciatore, leaf spinach, rice pilaf, pineapple tidbits. Friday, September 8: Cold roast beef sandwich, coleslaw, white bean salsa, plum. Monday, September 11: Pork loin with apple glaze, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, sliced peaches. Tuesday, September 12, Deli plate: Chicken salad, macaroni salad, cherry tomato salad, nectarine. Wednesday, September 13: Salisbury steak, scalloped potatoes, Italian green beans, cantaloupe. Thursday, September 14: Chicken leg and thigh, lemon potatoes, broccoli florets, plum. Friday, September 15: Bow ties with meat sauce, green and wax beans, tossed salad, fruit cocktail. Monday, September 18: Turkey with gravy, butternut squash, stewed tomatoes, apple, oatmeal-raisin cookie. Tuesday, September 19: Tuna salad, potato salad, sweet and sour coleslaw, plum. Wednesday, September 20: Stuffed cabbage with ground beef, garlic whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges and pineapple cuts.
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Thursday, September 21: Baked cod, cheese tortellini with marinara sauce, French cut green beans, orange. Friday, September 22: Chef’s salad bowl ,chick pea salad, watermelon cuts. Monday, September 25: Pepper steak with gravy, barley, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, September 26: Barbecue Pork, au gratin potatoes, peas and carrots, nectarine. Wednesday September 27: Chicken breast with gravy, broccoli florets, brown rice pilaf, apple. Thursday, September 28: Gemelli pasta with meat sauce, mixed green salad, banana. Friday, September 29: Baked cod, gourmet potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, cantaloupe. PSN This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.
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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
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Senior Expos • The third annual Baptist Homes Society Senior Health and Wellness Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 19 at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, 1500 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon. There will be more than 80 exhibitors; flu and pneumonia shots as well as health checks will be available. There will also be raffles and giveaways. Contact Sue Lauer at (412) 350-9654. • State Representative Mike Turzai will hold his 17th annual health fair from 9 a.m. to noon September 22 at CCAC North Campus, 8701 Perry Highway, North Hills. There will be many vendors on hand to provide screenings and information. Door prizes will be awarded. Call (412) 369-2230. • The 2017 Arthritis Expo presented by UPMC will take place from noon to 4 p.m. September 29 at Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., Allison Park. The purpose
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of the expo is to provide a free opportunity for people with arthritis, caregivers and the general population to access the latest education and resources for treating and managing arthritis and related diseases. Admission is free and lunch is included. Call (412) 250-3348 or visit arthritisexpo. kintera.org/pittsburgh. • State Representative Dan Deasy will hold his annual senior health expo from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. September 29 at St. Pamphilus Church Hall, 1000 Tropical Ave., Beechview. There will be vendors, door prizes and more. Call (412) 565-3170. • 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
National Day of Prayer The National Day of Prayer for Our Youth will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. September 30 in the Hill District on Freedom Corner, Centre Avenue and Crawford Street. There will be several speakers following an opening prayer led by the Brown Brothers. A few of the speakers include Mayor Bill Peduto, Chief of Police Scott Shurbert and County Executive Richard Fitzgerald. Following will be entertainment including Tonya Carrington performing songs and a skit, Mark Johnson on guitar and Shelly LaVelle, Patty LaBelle Impersonator, just to name a few. There will then be a shaking up of the atmosphere at 2:45 p.m. with singing and dancing and then prayers to conclude the event. Call Shirley Jones Douglas at (412) 969-7299 for details. PSN
More answers to some of the most-often asked “eating for health” questions
Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News
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ast month, we explored two questions often asked about eating for health. Although My Plate (choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate) is a tool that helps us sort out meeting nutrition guidelines, there is not one way to do it. A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can help personalize food choices for you. Your age, gender, activity level, health, skill level (in the kitchen!) and budget are all factors to be considered. Keeping it real (meaning, evidence-based rather than trying to sell a product or a concept) is equally important. Here are two more questions you may have about the basics: Should I cook for one (or two) or should I just eat out? This is a difficult question to answer without knowing more about you. Preparing food can be a challenge, a routine or a chore. Part of the answer
So, the answer is: it depends! Where are you on the skill, budget and availability scale? If you live in a setting that has meals available, are they affordable and do they meet your health and taste needs? Can you have at least one meal a day with others at a senior center or in your community? Remember that having companionship is an important part of a health-oriented lifestyle. When you have the equipment and ability to prepare meals for yourself, are you willing to plan and take the time? Breakfast is a meal most of us can handle with limited planning and equipment. Whole-grain cereal, eggs, yogurt, toast, English muffins or bagels are easy to stock and prepare with your choice of fruit, juice and beverages. Soup, fruit, veggies, sandwiches, and cheese and crackers, along with the standard breakfast foods, can make another meal and be available for snacks. As for the main meal, there are some easy and health-conscious options available in both the freezer case and
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meat/produce area of most supermarkets. Cut veggies portioned for single servings come with ideas for what to buy in order to add meat, fish or poultry. The same ideas and recipes are available for home delivery in some areas. This is where the challenge and the interest have to be yours! If you have favorites that you used to cook for many, is it possible to make the recipe and freeze the extra portions for another meal for you? One way to eat for health is to plan and prepare for your needs. Add to this the possibility of sharing with others and you have added another plus to your lifestyle. Where does alcohol fit into health? Good question, and again, the answer has to be personalized. What does your medical doctor recommend? Some medications don’t mix with alcohol and in all cases the amount is important. There is evidence that wine and even beer can have some positive effects on health but even then, we are talking limited amounts (about four ounces of wine for women and up to eight ounces for men.) To make the wine last longer, add soda water and ice for a spritzer. As for mixed drinks and straight alcohol, remember that those calories count. PSN
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for this comes down to your skill, budget and interest. Add to this the equipment you have available for cooking and storing food safely. When the goal is eating for health, the choice depends on what is available and affordable.
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AARP Pennsylvania celebrates 30th anniversary this year
By Barb Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News
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n 1987, the AARP National Office opted to open the first “state” office in its history, and Pennsylvania was chosen as the pilot office. There are now “state offices” in all 52 states, as well as in our territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This is 29 years after Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus founded AARP (then designated as American Association of Retired Persons).
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The original staff consisted of one newly designated state representative (presently identified as the state director). This was Shirley Sharp, who began alone and in a few months hired an
administrative assistant and Associate State Representative (ASR). The ASR traveled extensively throughout our Commonwealth and, in particular, the Pittsburgh area. He is still with AARP Pennsylvania today and many of us in this area know David Kalinoski very well, as he has long since became an associate state director for community outreach. The general idea at that time was having staff to support the active volunteers who were working in the areas of Advocacy and Community Service; these volunteers were pioneers in improving the plight of seniors who were unable to help themselves. This was in following Dr. Andrus’ creed to improve the issues facing all retirees. Healthcare and medical insurance were at the top of the list. (Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?) The AARP motto remains the same to this date: “To serve and not to be served.” In the beginning, Coordinating Councils brought
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volunteers together from the existing programs, such as Driver Safety (then 55 Alive), Tax Aide and Health Advocacy Services. (HAS). On the 25 th anniversary, David explained that “the vision of who the client is has changed.” In 1987, the client was the volunteer, and the goal was to keep volunteers involved, informed and engaged. Now, David says, “the focus is on the member, connecting with them directly through volunteers.” Once again, on the eve of the 30 th anniversary, the AARP vision endeavors to improve the lives of the 50+ community. Whereas other organizations train their volunteers to perform a particular routine, AARP trains volunteers to become leaders. AARP recently held a leadership orientation training session for new and experienced volunteers to understand aging issues and what is in their power to improve the lives of those unable to speak for themselves.
To name a few areas where AARP is on the leading edge: health security, financial resilience, supporting family caregivers, personal fulfillment and community life, communities for all ages, tackling hunger with age-friendly forums, multicultural outreach and state/federal advocacy. Obiviously, AARP still values the Driver Safety, Fraud Prevention and Tax-Aide Preparation programs, as well as fun venues such as the October 1 bike ride in Pittsburgh; and, of course, t h e Vo l u n t e e r A n d r u s Award Banquet, which will be held locally on Monday, October 2 (venue to be announced soon). So bring your passion and skills and become one of Pennsylvania’s six volunteer leaders working for our 50+ peers to improve and encourage more livable communities. Hats off to wish a Happy 30 th Anniversary to AARP of Pennsylvania! PSN
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Call Cathy Fisher at (412) 795-7708. Perrymont AARP #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.
Ingram/Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. September 18 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram. Light refreshments provided. Hey, Joe with Mike will entertain. New members needed; visitors always welcome.
Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. September 14 at their new location, Tree of Life, 5898 Wilkins Ave., Squirrel Hill. Call Ilene Portnoy at (412) 683-7985.
Kennedy AARP #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Call (412) 771-5183.
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
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Entertainments and Events * The Kickoff and Rib Festival will take place from noon to midnight September 1 to 3 and from noon to 8 p.m. September 4 at Heinz Field, North Shore. Enjoy free concerts by local and national recording artists, over 10 rib vendors offering some of the best ribs in the country, festival foods and beverages, games and rides for the kids, and more. Admission is free. Visit heinzfield.com/ribfest. * The Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 2-4, 9-10, 16-17, and 23-24, at 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton. Shop the Artists’ Marketplace featuring thousands of handcrafted wares. Be amazed as jugglers, minstrels, acrobats, and jousting knights fill seven stages with fun entertainment. Parking is free and pets are not allowed. Call (724) 872-1670 or visit pittsburghrenfest.com.
* Northland Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., McCandless, presents Wise Walk, a 10-week walking program. The program kicks off at 9:30 a.m. September 5 at Northland Library. The remaining nine weeks, the group will meet each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Pie Traynor Field in North Park. Water and snacks will be provided each week. Registration is required. * The annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival will take place September 8 to 10 at the Riverplex at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Dr., West Homestead. Activities include traditional and contemporary entertainment, Irish food and refreshments, an Irish marketplace, children’s activities, musical performances, celtic dancing, Irish musical instrument demonstrations, and more. Times are from 4 to 11 p.m. September 8; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. September 9; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 10. Call (412) 422-1113 or visit pghirishfest.org.
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* A Fair in the Park is set to take place from 1 to 7 p.m. September 8; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. September 9; and 10 a.m to 5 p.m. September 10 in Mellon Park, along Fifth and Shady Avenues, downtown. Celebrating it’s 48th year, the annual fair is a contemporary craft festival and features over 105 craft artists, children’s activities, concerts, food and more. Admission is free. Visit afairinthepark.org. * LifeSpan will host a car cruise from noon to 4 p.m September 16 at the Olympia Shopping Center, 4313 Walnut St., McKeesport. Pre registration is from 10 a.m. to noon. Rain date is September 17. Entry fee is $5. There will be a DJ, food and beverages, dash plaques, trophies awarded at 3:30 pm, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, and free giveaways. Contact Jerry Stankovich at (412) 310-4656 and/ or Michelle at (412) 664-5434 or visit lifespanpa.org.
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Entertainments and Events * The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group will meet at noon September 21 at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Rd., Pleasant Hills. Dale Hamer, an NFL official, will speak on his experiences in the NFL officiating. Cost for lunch is $8 per person and payable at the door. Make reservations by calling (412) 655-2000. * Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave., offers Weekend Warm-Up September 23 and December 10. Bring a friend and enjoy pastries while sipping on mimosa or Irish coffee. Create a glass pumpkin (September) or glass ornament (December). Enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations and making cool art. Ages 21 and up. Cost is $45 per person. Make reservaitons online at pittsburghglasscenter.org/ events/weekend-warm-up or by call (412) 365-2145.
* North Hills Community Outreach offers free Let’s Cook workshops at Christ Lutheran Church, 917 Evergreen Rd., Millvale, from 10:30 a.m. to noon September 23. Learn tips and techniques for eating healthy on a budget. Topics include soups, roasting vegetables, freezing and storing, stir-frying, oven-frying, microwaving, fermenting, smoothies, and herbs and spices. Registration is appreciated, but a limited number of walk-ins are welcome. Register by calling (412) 4083830, ext. 3225. * Cashtoberfest, LifeSpan’s annual fall fundraiser will take place September 29 at Boston Spectrum, 6001 Smithfield St., McKeesport, from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $25 per ticket (2) numbers per ticket (double the chance to win). One admission per ticket. Must be 21 years of age to attend this event. Ticket includes all you can eat dinner buffet, dessert bar, beverages (beer, soda and coffee).
Live entertainment with Tammy Petty, karaoke and dancing. Raffle baskets and 50/50 tickets sold throughout the night. Cash drawings every quarter hour starting at 7 pm. Final drawing will be at 10 p.m. and is worth $2,000. Cash winners need not be present. Purchase tickets at all LifeSpan Senior Community Centers or the Administration office located at 314 East 8th Ave., Homestead. Call (412) 464-1300. or visit lifespanpa.org for locations. * 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. PSN
8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 62 and Older u Community/Game Room u Controlled Access u Elevator u Emergency Call System u Library u One-Bedroom Floor Plan u On-Site Laundry Facility u Service Coordinator u Utility Allowance David Helwich Assistant Mgr. – 412-322-2111
(412) 241-9474 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.
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Have you tried Western Square Dancing? Potential dancers are invited to take part in the following events. No experience needed; we teach you. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Most are free. Light refreshments available; casual dress. North Hills September 5 Free Buddy Night of dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park. Next two lessons are free. Call Dorothy Kletke (412) 486-8243 or email chetdot@yahoo.com. Y-Knots September 7 Free Buddy Night for new dancers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. with Denny Steiner at North Hills Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Rd., North Hills. Two free nights of starter lessons on Wednesday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. September 13 and 20 at Kane Hospital (McIntyre Road, 15237). Call Barb at (412) 629-7079. Happy Go Lucky September 8
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Free Buddy Night Dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 N 6th St., Clairton. Classes will be Thursdays starting September 14; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. New dancers are welcome anytime in September. Call Fran Reynolds at (724) 331-6386 or Brad Deibert at (724) 309-8270. Franklin Squares September 11 and September 18 Two free Open House nights for new dancers at St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 324 Fairmont Ave., Trafford, PA 15085. New dancers may start lessons all of September. Call Brad Deibert (724) 309-8270. Friendly Squares September 17 Free Fun Night of Introduction to Western Square Dancing. from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church just off Rt 19 at 107 Carol Dr., McMurray. Lessons start Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at same location with Brad Deibert teaching. Call Renee and Bob at (724) 267-4655. PSN
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We Sell Over 4 Million Items 5 Floors of Eclectic Collectibles 1018 5th Ave., Pittsburgh PA
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Eugene Beck Company • Heating • Air Conditioning • 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
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
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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
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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
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Senior Resources
HARRISON HI RISE Senior Apartments 2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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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.
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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
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
Call (724) 224-4571 for more information.
Benefits Checkup: benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.
Bellefield Dwellings Historic building located in the Oakland Civic Center
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.
Income-based rent, Section 8 with utilities included. Applications accepted daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
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.
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.
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;
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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:
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Comedy Corner 2 A mom texts, “Hi son, what does IDK, LY, and TTYL mean?” He texts back, “I Don’t Know, Love You, and Talk To You Later.” The mom texts him, “It’s ok, don’t worry about it. I’ll ask your sister, love you too.” 2 In a Catholic school cafeteria, a nun places a note in front of a pile of apples, “Only take one. God is watching.” Further down the line is a pile of cookies. A little boy makes his own note, “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.” 2 A boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?” “That’s disgusting. Don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad replies. After dinner the father asks, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.” 2 A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the counter and said, “Burrr-gerrr Kiiing.”
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
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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Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.
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