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What’s inside this guide: 4 | Pittsburgh Mercy 6 | Catholic Charities 8 | Duquesne University 13 | Living Will booklet 14 | PA Protective Services

18 | Pittsburgh VA

19 | Area Agencies on Aging

21 | Social Security finances

22 | Spirituality and Aging

29 | Diocese of

Pittsburgh resources

Regional Office

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Seize the frontier “Aging is a moral and spiritual frontier because its unknowns, terrors, and mysteries cannot be successfully crossed without humility and self-knowledge, without love and compassion, without acceptance of physical decline and mortality and a sense of the sacred.”

— Author Thomas R. Cole from his book “The Journey of Life” Cover design by E. Denise Shean

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Look for the Senior Living & Healthy Living supplements still to come in August, October and December in the

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PITTSBURGH MERCY

Intellectual Disabilities Services The Richard C. Frech Center 2129 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 • Phone: 412-344-6400 Email: info@pittsburghmercy.org Website: www.pittsburghmercy.org

Pittsburgh Mercy is a member of Trinity Health, serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy.

Specialized Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Pittsburgh Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services offers specialized services at several convenient locations for adults who have intellectual disabilities.

Our three Adult Training Facilities and two senior programs are specifically designed for people 50 years of age or older who have intellectual disabilities. The individuals we serve receive vocational and socialization training that enhances communication as well as basic life skills. The senior programs offer senior adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities for community involvement and employment. Each site has the capacity to serve 45 individuals.

Baldwin Baldwin Center Adult Training Facility & Senior Center 5225 Grace Street, Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Phone: 412-882-5015 Bloomfield Pittsburgh Mercy Alternative Training & Employment Center Adult Training Facility 4749 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: 412-661-8916 Ross Township Ross Center Adult Training Facility & Senior Center McKnight Plaza 105 Braunlich Drive, First Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: 412-931-2287

Tours & Other Information

For additional information about our specialized services for adults with intellectual disabilities, please visit our website, www.pittsburghmercy.org. To arrange a personal tour, please contact the respective site directly and ask to speak to the supervisor.

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Catholic Charities Services for Seniors www.ccpgh.org

Catholic Charities Basic Needs Assistance

(Diocesan-wide) Emergency assistance to help pay for medications, utilities, etc.

212 Ninth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-456-6999 Mon. to Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging In-Home Services and Community Centers

Residents of St. Joe’s enjoy three meals a day in the dining hall. Menu planning is supplemented by fresh produce from a garden on the premises managed by volunteers as well as weekly food donations from local restaurants such as Chipotle, Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks and Trader Joe’s.

(Lawrence County seniors only) Serving as the Area Agency on Aging for Lawrence County seniors from its locations in Ellwood City and New Castle, Challenges provides in-home services, recreational and educational activities, and protective and support services for residents age 50 and older.

Main office and New Castle Center 2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA 16105 724-658-3729 Mon. to Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ellwood City Center 1405 Woodside Ave. Ellwood City, PA 16117 724-752-9435 Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Catholic Charities St. Joseph House of Hospitality

Catholic Charities’ Challenges: Options in Aging Center in Elwood City helps seniors achieve fitness goals.

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Rooms, meals and supportive services for older men (50-plus) who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

1635 Bedford Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-471-0666

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Enrollment in these plans depends on contract renewal. 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.

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Services available through

Duquesne University Services available through Duquesne University Outreach Programs Duquesne University’s outreach programs offer opportunities for community members to share the expertise and services of the campus community.

Some of these services include:

Duquesne University Center for Pharmacy Care Muldoon Building 600 Forbes Ave., Room 201 Union, Pittsburgh 15282 Phone: 412-396-2155 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email: higginbothams@duq.edu Services: With a focus on health and wellness education, the center offers educational programs, medication therapy management services and health risk assessments for such chronic disorders as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and osteoporosis. Some immunizations also are available, including those needed for most travel abroad.

Duquesne University Pharmacy Triangle Shops Complex 1860 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh 15219 Phone: 412-246-0963 Email: higginbothams@duq.edu Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Services: This community pharmacy in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, operated by Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, offers convenient, affordable care. Free screenings, such as weight loss and lifestyle counseling, disease management counseling and blood pressure screenings, are part of the pharmacy’s services. Flu vaccinations and other immunizations are available. Free mail order is offered for prescriptions across the greater Pittsburgh area. Medicare/Medicaid and most major insurance plans are accepted.

Duquesne University Pharmaceutical Information Center Phone: 412-396-4600 Email: pic@duq.edu Website: www.duq.edu/pharmacy Services: The center answers more than 1,500 calls annually from health professionals and the public about topics such as drug side effects, interactions and medication identification.

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Duquesne University Rita M. McGinley Psychology Clinic 600 Forbes Ave. Rockwell Hall, Room 227 Phone: 412-396-6562 Website: www.duq.edu/about/centers-andinstitutes/psychology-clinic Services: Services are provided with exceptional respect for confidentiality and individuality, and in a comfortable setting by doctoral students in Duquesne’s clinical psychology program.

Individual, couples, marriage and family counseling, and psychotherapy are available to adults, adolescents and school-age children. The clinic provides short-term discussion of personal interests and lengthier psychotherapy for exploring and working through longer standing concerns, such as conflicts, anxiety, depression and loss.

Psychological assessments for personal explo-

ration or for third parties (employers, physicians, schools, therapists) are also available. The clinic provides free (no insurance, no time limit), confidential help to those who might be struggling with issues related to the psychological trauma of war, as well as separations and the cycles of deployment, homecoming and re-entry to civilian life. The focus is on those involved in recent and current wars.

Psychological consultations are provided to military service members and to the families and loved ones of those involved. Clients may be active duty as well in the Reserves.

Consultations are with doctoral students in clinical psychology under the close supervision of licensed clinical faculty or adjunct faculty.

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DUQUESNE Continued from Page 8 Duquesne University School of Law Clinics Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education, 914 Fifth Ave. Phone: 412-396-4704 Website: www.duq.edu/law/clinics Duquesne University School of Law provides free legal services to people who need, but cannot afford, legal representation. Through law clinics, externships, and a pro bono program, the School of Law serves veterans and incomequalified individuals and families in civil rights, family law, unemployment compensation and other specific legal areas.

Clinics include: • Civil Rights Clinic • Education Law Clinic • Family Law Clinic • Federal Litigation Clinic • Juvenile Defender Clinic • Unemployment Compensation Clinic • Urban Development Practicum • Veterans Clinic.

Duquesne University Community-Based Health and Wellness Center for Older Adults School of Nursing Room 5170, Fisher Hall Phone: 412-396-6459 Website: www.duq.edu/nursing-wellness-center Health and Wellness Center Sites: St. Justin Plaza, K. Leroy Irvis Towers, Southside Senior Center, Mount Washington Senior Center, North

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Side Senior Center, Greenfield Senior Center, Ormsby Senior Center, Hazelwood Senior Center, Homewood Senior Center, Sheraden Senior Center Hours: Scheduled classes at Senior Centers provided by adjunct nursing faculty, along with junior and second-degree students, who provide wellness education action and health screenings.

Services: The mission of the Health and Wellness Center is to provide wellness-oriented health care services to vulnerable populations.

The goals is to deliver holistic and culturally competent care that promotes health, functioning and quality of life. The center provides opportunities for interdisciplinary care experiences, service and research for students and faculty from the University. In all aspects of care, the uniqueness and strengths of the community and of each individual receiving care are maximized and respected. Confidentiality and awareness of each individual’s right to choose are maintained.

Duquesne University Small Business Development Center Room 108, Rockwell Hall Phone: 412-396-1633 Website: www.duq.edu/sbdc Services: The Small Business Development Center offers free and low-cost, expert assistance to those interested in starting a business as well as to those who already have small-and medium-sized businesses in place. Besides individual and group sessions, the SBDC offers regional conferences, including the signature

Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference. A variety of half-day workshops are offered throughout the year on a range of topics, including exporting, sales, marketing, social media and government procurement.

Duquesne University Speech-LanguageHearing Clinic Duquesne University, Fisher Hall Phone: 412-396-4200 Website: www.duq.edu/speech-clinic Services: The Duquesne University SpeechLanguage-Hearing Clinic provides assess and treatment to individuals of all ages with challenges to communication. Located in Fisher Hall on the Duquesne University campus, graduate students under the instruction of licensed speech-language pathologists serve adults and children in the local community as well as the greater Pittsburgh area. Services are provided in a state-of-the-art facility for a variety of disorders including adult aphasia, child language, motor speech and voice, sound production, central auditory processing and cognitive disorders.

These communication disorders can be the result of stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, traumatic brain injury, autism and intellectual deficits, to name a few. Following an assessment, individual and group outpatient therapy sessions are scheduled to meet the individual needs of each client. Services may also be provided through Telepractice, allowing clients to receive services in their home or office.

The clinic is a participating provider with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and many insurance companies. Alternatively, a sliding fee schedule is available for those who qualify.

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Living will booklet a popular item in aging families Pittsburgh Catholic Staff Report The Pittsburgh Catholic has printed a booklet, “Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney,” regarding what everyone should know about advance health care directives.

The contents of the booklet were written by the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, which is the public affairs arm of the state’s Catholic bishops and dioceses. There are 10 Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania, comprised of eight Latin-rite and two Byzantine-rite.

“We believed at the Pittsburgh Catholic that this issue has caused a lot of confusion, both within the medical and legal community, and certainly the Catholic population as a whole,” said William Cone, newspaper editor. “We believed that this excellent document needed wide distribution as it clarifies very strongly the Catholic principles involved when executing a living will.”

The printing of the brochure was made possible by the sponsorship of The Catholic Cemeteries Association and The Catholic Funeral Plan.

“These organizations, which provide marvelous service to the Catholic community and the diocese, deserve both thanks and support for what they did to assist the Pittsburgh Catholic in distributing this booklet,” Cone said.

A health care directive in Pennsylvania can be a living will, a health care power of attorney or a written combination of the two.

A living will is a document that sets forth a person’s wishes and gives instructions about health care when the person has an end-stage medical condition or is permanently unconscious.

A health care power of attorney is a document that designates someone to make health care decisions for you.

A team from the PCC and the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, legal counsel and a moral theologian assisted the bishops in publishing the “Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney,” said Amy Hill, spokeswoman for the PCC. “Some changes were made to the Pennsylvania law governing advance health care directives,” Hill said. “The bishops used the occasion to update a living will and health care power of

Rather than including checkboxes, the living will allows you to designate a proxy to make medical decisions for you if you’re not able to communicate your wishes. This designation is preferable to a “checkbox” format that lists treatments you do or don’t want, because every treatment can be considered ordinary or extraordinary depending on the circumstances.

Therefore, it’s not advisable to say ahead of time that you absolutely don’t want a given treatment. attorney document for Catholics and encourage people to use it.

“It presented a good opportunity for the bishops to remind us that, ‘Death is not to be feared as the end of our existence, rather it is the doorway to our eternal destiny.’ Yet, many people may be confused or afraid to think about how they want to be treated at the end of their life. The question-and-answer booklet is designed to inform and enlighten Catholics about the teachings of the church on health care decision-making.”

“Anyone and everyone will benefit from reading the booklet,” she said.

“None of us can predict what we will face at the end of our lives or the lives of our loved ones,” Hill said. “An advance health care directive, especially one that reflects what we believe about the sanctity and dignity of human life, is worth the effort. It is the best way to ensure that you will be treated according to your wishes, and it is a generous gift to your loved ones who are placed in the decision-making position for you.”

The booklet is an update and expansion of the living will the PCC authorized in June 1993.

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The living will is a very thorough document, it summarizes the church’s teaching that: human life is sacred; human dignity is inviolable; euthanasia is not morally permissible; nutrition and hydration should be continued; ordinary care, including pain management, should be given; and, if possible, a pregnant woman should be given nutrition and hydration until her unborn child is born.

Rather than including checkboxes, the living will allows you to designate a proxy to make medical decisions for you if you’re not able to communicate your wishes. This designation is preferable to a “checkbox” format that lists treatments you do or don’t want, because every treatment can be considered ordinary or extraordinary depending on the circumstances. Therefore, it’s not advisable to say ahead of time that you absolutely don’t want a given treatment.

The living will is a valuable resource for anyone facing an end-of-life decision, but it would also be helpful to any adult, in that it explains Catholic teaching regarding the end of life.

The living will also includes a helpful question-and-answer section that addresses such questions as “What does the church say about medically assisted nutrition and hydration” and “What should I do with my health care directive?”

For additional information or to obtain a booklet, contact the Pittsburgh Catholic at 412-471-1252, ext. 3573.

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An image from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention government website highlighting how to prevent elder abuse of those age 60 and over.

State protective services director earns award Harrisburg, Pa. — Recently, Pennsylvania Department of Aging protective services director Denise Getgen earned the Governor’s Award for Excellence for her efforts to coordinate and collaborate with programs across state agencies to prevent and assist victims of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.

The awards recognize commonwealth employees for exemplary job performance or service that reflects initiative, leadership, innovation and increased efficiency. Getgen is one of 37 employees to be honored for 2016.

“The Wolf administration is dedicated to ensuring that our most vulnerable residents remain active and engaged, and most importantly, protected from all forms of abuse and neglect,” said Department of Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne.

“During her time in service with the department, Denise has worked to raise awareness about elder abuse while proactively and effectively working with stakeholders throughout the commonwealth to ensure that older Pennsylvanians have access to a protective services system that ensure their rights and pave a pathway to elder justice,” Osborne said.

Getgen has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities to combat elder financial

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Getgen has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities to combat elder financial exploitation by educating frontline professionals about frauds and scams that target Pennsylvania’s seniors.

and communities.

Getgen is one of 37 state employees to receive the awards for her dedication to public service.

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exploitation by educating frontline professionals about frauds and scams that target Pennsylvania’s seniors. She has increased awareness, improved responsiveness and protected precious resources.

Furthermore, Getgen’s collaboration with the Department of Human Services to implement and grow Pennsylvania’s adult protective services system has assured that vulnerable adults between the ages of 18 and 59 also have access to a protective services program that reduces risks, arranges for services and supports, and enables vulnerable adults to live independently and safely in their homes

Any person who believes that an older adult is being abused, neglected, exploited or abandoned may file a confidential report at any time with any Area Agency on Aging or by calling the statewide 24-hour abuse hotline at 1-800-490-8505.

Abuse reports can be made on behalf of an older adult whether the person lives in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, personal care home, hospital, etc.

The reporters may remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination and civil or criminal prosecution.

Common signs and or symptoms of abuse may include: • Isolation • Weight loss • Bruises or broken bones • Increased confusion • Unusual withdrawals from any account • Signing over one’s home to another For more information on the Department of Aging Protective Services, visit aging. pa.gov.

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Pittsburgh VA Regional Office (VARO) Pittsburgh Regional Office 1000 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Telephone: 1-800-827-1000 The Pittsburgh VA Regional Office (VARO) is located in the William S. Moorhead Federal Building in Downtown Pittsburgh. The regional office provides veterans benefits to over 500,000 veterans and dependents in 27 counties of western Pennsylvania and four counties in the panhandle of northern West Virginia. The employees of the regional

office are responsible for the administration of compensation and pension (C&P), and vocational rehabilitation and employment (VR&E) benefits throughout the area, as well as providing information and guidance on numerous other veterans programs.

The VARO staff conducts extensive outreach in the community. A field person provides full-time service at the Erie VA Medical Center. In addition, a full-time field person is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless veterans.

Western Pennsylvania has one of the highest percentages of veterans in

population in the United States. Additionally, the average age of veterans located within the VARO jurisdiction is somewhat higher than the national average. Working with great support and cooperation in the community, this office continues to strive to meet the special needs of our veteran population. Representatives of veterans service organizations also share space with the regional office, working in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide information, assistance, and professional support to the veterans and their families served.

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Area Agencies on Aging Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are your source of information for the issues and concerns affecting older people and their caregivers. Specific services at each agency vary throughout the state, but each agency offers a wide array of programs to help older Pennsylvanians and their families get the help and information they need.

Allegheny

llegheny County Department of Human A Services Area Agency on Aging Birmingham Towers 2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 SeniorLine: 412-350-5460 Toll Free: (800) 344-4319 Tel: 412-350-4234 Fax: 412-350-3091 TDD/TTY: 412-350-2727 Website: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/ olderadults.aspx E-mail: SeniorLine@dhs.county. allegheny.pa.us Services: Apprise: 412-661-1438 Ombudsmen: 412-350-5460 Protective Services: 412-350-6905 or (800) 344-4319

Beaver

Beaver County Office on Aging 1020 8th Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Tel: 724-847-2262 Fax: 724-847-3490 Website: www.bcoa.us Services: APPRISE: 724-728-7707 Ombudsmen: 724-847-2262 Protective Services: (800) 272-0567

Butler

Butler County AAA 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001-3547 Tel: 724-282-3008 Toll free: (888) 367-2434 Fax: 724-282-1466 Website: www.co.butler.pa.us

Services: APPRISE: (888) 367-2434 or 724-282-3008 Ombudsmen: 724-282-3008 Protective Services: 724-283-6955

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AGENCIES Continued from Page 19

Fayette, Greene, Washington

Southwestern PA AAA, inc.

Fayette, Greene, Washington Counties 305 Chamber Plaza Charleroi, PA 15022-1607 Tel: 724-489-8080 Toll free: (888) 300-2704 Fax: 724-483-9360 Website: www.swpa-aaa.org E-mail: contact@swpa-aaa.org

Services: A pprise: (888) 300-2704 ext. 4438 or (724) 489-8080 O mbudsmen: 724-489-8080 ext. 4424 Protective Services: (800) 537-2424

Lawrence

Lawrence County AAA Shenley Square 2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA 16105-1422

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Taking steps to ensure your future financial security Source: Social Security Administration

Step 1 Get to know your Social Security We’re more than retirement Social Security is with you throughout your life — supporting friends and family alike. We’re there from day one, when your parent applied for your Social Security number at the hospital. We provide financial security to many children and adults before they reach retirement, including the chronically ill, children of deceased parents and wounded warriors.

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Spirituality and aging: How it may differ during life’s later seasons Once a week Sister of St. Joseph Christine Kresho, meets with senior parishioners at Our Lady of Grace Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mostly in their 70s and 80s, the Spirit Companions are exploring what sister calls their “second childhood” in light of the Scripture call and its promise to grow into a time of new joy and a fuller life in God. “The group is the highlight of my week,” Sister Christine says. “These participants are such an inspiration to me and a perfect example that the journey to wisdom, the growth in spirituality, never ends. They speak honestly about their faith struggles, and welcome the image of an inclusive and unconditional loving God.” Since 2005, Sister Christine has served as pastoral associate at Our Lady of Grace, whose membership numbers nearly 1,000 parishioners with approximately twothirds of them over the age of 80.

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Q: Why is spirituality important to those who are aging?

As noted by Father Richard Rohr, OFM, religion is for those who are afraid of hell; spirituality is for those who have gone through hell. In Spirit Companions, there is an underlying theme of expanding or growing in our understanding of who God is for us. I have been told often, verbally and in writing, by the participants how much it means to them; how the God they now recognize is so different from the God they knew before. Some recall a harsh male image, but now they welcome God as a father whose strength pulls them out of an abyss, but also a mother who hugs them when they cry.

Q: What forms can spirituality take for older adults?

As one experiences more loss, sickness and diminishment in their lives,

intercessory prayer becomes an important channel of spirituality for many. Many women tell me that they talk to their deceased husbands. Some reach out prayerfully to parents, other loved ones and friends who have passed away.

The Communion of Saints complements and supports all they believe about a better place, being with other loved ones and eternal happiness. Just as our aging sisters receive life from praying for the needs of others, so do other seniors.

Seniors, though, may approach intercessory prayer differently, depending on their image of God. Some envision God as a “far-away” image who answers prayers based on the number that are said or the “goodness” of the person reciting them. Others see a God who loves them unconditionally, who walks with them, celebrates with them, cries with them and understands them through all circumstances.

Q: How can one help cultivate a healthy spirituality for older persons?

There is not one way. Senior adults are very aware that they deserve respect for having aged in wisdom. Engage See Spirituality, Page 25

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SPIRITUALITY Continued from Page 22 in conversation and listen. Some are comfortable and need the security of the image of God that they have held on to for years. Others are still seeking, and open to changing their image of God. It is always good to remember that even when we think we are seekers, it is always God who searches for us. It is God who arouses, stirs, and encourages us to pursue our Creator who is not only waiting to be found, but is at the same time seeking for us.

Q. What are some simple ways that a family member can identify, and, thus, perhaps, address spiritual needs of an aging loved one?

Talk, listen and ask. Help them stay connected. The yearning for connection, the attraction to unity, is built into the universe story as well as our DNA. Moments of connection in personal lives warm our hearts; stories of connection between people, among nations, and all of creation, tells us that all of life is relational.

Some are comfortable and need the security of the image of God that they have held on to for years. Others are still seeking, and open to changing their image of God. It is always good to remember that even when we think we are seekers, it is always God who searches for us.

Q: What are the blessings that come from God in the aging process that arrive alongside the sometimes difficult experiences of illness, isolation or grief?

It’s a time for “wings.” In the first half of life, they grew their roots in the faith. Now they can come to know God in a different way and relax into their Creator’s embrace with trust. Life has shown them that God will never leave them.

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Diocese of Pittsburgh resources CATHOLIC SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES Adoption Catholic Charities Allegheny County............................412-456-6999 Beaver County.................................724-775-0758 Butler County...................................724-287-4011 Greene County..................................724-627-6410 Lawrence County............................724-658-5526 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 Aging/Elderly Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging (Lawrence County only) New Castle Center: ......................724-658 5661 Ellwood City Center: ....................724-752-9435 Financial Assistance for Older Persons at Catholic Charities Allegheny County...........................412-456-6999 Beaver County................................724-775-0758 Butler County.................................724-287-4011 Greene County...............................724-627-6410 Lawrence County...........................724-658-5526 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 Anti-Pornography Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation...... .......................................................412-456-3112 Basic Needs/Safety Net & Stability Services Catholic Charities Allegheny County (Team Hope)............................... .......................................................412-456-6999 Beaver County................................724-775-0758 Butler County.................................724-287-4011 Utility Bill Assistance.............1-800-481-3653 Greene County...............................724-627-6410 Lawrence County...........................724-658-5526 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 Bereavement Ministry Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation.......... .......................................................412-456-3112 We Are Remembered Ministry.................................... ...........................................................412-456-3156 Children and Youth Programs Auberle................................. 412-673-5800 x1214 Girls Hope (residential housing for disadvantaged girls,10-18 years)................................412-329-7172

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Counseling Individual, Marital and Family Auberle............................. 412-673-5856 x1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals.................412-456-6951 Beaver County................................724-775-0758 Greene County...............................724-627-6410 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 Day Care for Infants/Children Elizabeth Seton Center......................412-561-8400 Franciscan Day Care Center.............412-882-5085 Marian Manor Child Development & Learning Center.................................412-440-4338 Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center.................................412-821-4302 Mount Nazareth Learning Center............................... .............................................412-931-9761, x5200 Providence Family Support Center................................ ...........................................................412-766-6730 Vincentian Child Development Center......................... ...........................................................412-366-8588 Disabilities, Persons with Cognitive.........................................412-456-3170 Hearing Loss/Deafness.................412-456-3170 TTY..............................................412-456-3122 McGuire Memorial (medically fragile)...................... .......................................................724-843-3400

Physical..........................................412-456-3170 Religious Education.......................412-456-3112 St. Anthony School Programs.................................. .......................................................724-940-9020 Vision Loss/Blindness..................412-456-3170 Disaster Relief Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals.................412-456-6999 Divorced or Separated Ministry Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation...... .......................................................412-456-3157 Divorced Parenting Counseling Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals.................412-456-6951 Beaver County................................724-775-0758 Greene County...............................724-627-6410 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 Domestic Violence Counseling Catholic Charities, Beaver County.......................... . ................................................724-775-0758 Drug and Alcohol Counseling Auberle............................. 412-673-5800 x1214 See Resources, Page 29

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Immigration Task Force..................... 412-456-3156 Life Skills Development Catholic Charities Allegheny County - Safety Net & Stability Services.............................412-456-6999

Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals.................412-456-6951 Mercy Behavioral Health............1-877-637-2924 (Downtown Pittsburgh, North Side, South Side)

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Elderly (See Aging/Elderly) Employment Training for Adults and Youth Safety Net & Stability Services (Allegheny County)........................412-456-6999 End of Life Decisions Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation...... .......................................................412-456-3112 Family Life Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation...... .......................................................412-456-3112 Family Planning - Natural Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation...... .......................................................412-456-3112 UPMC Mercy Natural Family Planning CM-BBT......................................412-232-8636 Foster Care Assistance Catholic Charities Allegheny County...........................412-456-6999 Foster Care - Infant & Youth Auberle..........................................412-673-1993 Gambling Counseling Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals.................412-456-6951 Health Care Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center (for the uninsured)..........................412-456-6911 Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program.........................................412-232-5815 Operation Safety Net (medical outreach to the homeless).......................................................... ........................412-232-5739/1-888-492-8950 Homeless Services and Referrals Auberle - Young Men 18-24............412-469-3686 Catholic Charities Butler County.................................724-287-4011

Marriage Preparation Engaged Encounter (application line)........................... ...........................................................412-861-0262 Office for Marriage, Family & Life.............................. ...........................................................412-456-3112 Or call your local parish Lawrence County...........................724-658-5526 Pittsburgh Mercy Operation Safety Net................................................ ........................412-232-5739/1-888-492-8950 St. Joseph House of Hospitality (for men over 50)............................412-471-0666 Housing Services Catholic Charities Butler County.................................724-287-4011 St. Joseph House of Hospitality (for men over 50)....... ............................................................ 412-471-0666 Michael’s Place (for homeless ex-offenders) ................... ............................................................412-363-5182 Nazareth Housing Services......................................... ...............................................412-931-6996 x6510 Roselia Pregnancy & Parenting Support Transitional Housing (for moms who are pregnant or parenting infants).............412-456-6999 Sisters Place (families & single parent families)............ ............................................................412-233-3903 Information and Referral Catholic Charities Allegheny County-Safety Net & Stability Services.............................412-456-6999 Beaver County................................724-775-0758 Butler County.................................724-287-4011 Greene County...............................724-627-6410 Lawrence County...........................724-658-5526 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 St. Vincent de Paul Society................ 412-321-1071

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Material Assistance Catholic Charities Allegheny County - Safety Net & Stability Services.............................412-456-6999 Beaver County................................724-775-0758 Butler County.................................724-287-4011 Greene County...............................724-627-6410 Lawrence County...........................724-658-5526 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 St. Vincent de Paul Society...............412-321-1071 Mental Health Services - Outpatient Auberle................................. 412-673-5800 x1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...............412-456-6951 Beaver County................................724-775-0758 Greene County...............................724-627-6410 Washington County.......................724-228-7722 Neighborhood Centers Providence Family Support Center..... 412-766-6730 Neighborhood Senior Centers Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging (Lawrence County only) Ellwood City Center......................724-752-9435 New Castle Center.........................724-658-5661 See Resources, Page 30

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Vincentian Personal Care....412-366-1039 Vincentian de Marillac........412-361-2833 Vincentian Home................412-366-5600 Vincentian Regency.............412-366-8540

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