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Nearly 100 older adults attended a “mock wed-ding” in February at Mars Senior Center, as the Penn Mar Players performed a comedy ad-lib show called “Bubba and Loonie’s Mock Wedding and Reception.”

The show, which was di-rected and produced by center participant Pat Hart, featured a comical hillbilly wedding set in the dark hills of West Virginia at Muddin’ Chapel. Bride Loonie Ward (played by Joyce Hunker) and her family try to get the uncooperative Groom

Mars Senior Center benefits from “mock wedding”

Bubba Moonshine (per-formed by Jim Callendar) to the altar to marry her.

The cast played a host of colorful characters: an Old Lady looking for Mabel’s Funeral (Noreen Leaser), Wedding Singer (Betty Schiebel), Luigi from the Old Country who was the Father of the Bride (The-resa Greer), Daisy Mae the Cute but Obnoxious Flow-er Girl (Marilyn Boyle), Momma the Mother of the Flower Girl (Maryann For-rester), Stinky the Ring Bearer (Bruno Ligato),

Abner the Best Man (Ma-ryLou Schwenke), Lucy Goosey the First Brides-maid (Irene Maier), Babes Ruth of the Motorcycle Mamas Second Bridesmaid (Helen Carmichael), Ma-dame Bovary the Maid of Honor (Dorothy Dudicz) and the Preacher Elvis Pret-zel (Bob DeMask).

Flowers, hats and costume preparations were done by Penn Mar Plaza resident Dorothy Voelker. Refresh-ments—including a real

The cast of “Bubba and Loonie’s Mock Wedding.”

Photo provided by Nicole Bauer.

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Have you heard about Healthy Steps for Older Adults yet? Turn to page 8 to learn more about this fun and free workshop that can help you maintain your balance and prevent falls.

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When a senior loved one ends up in a nursing home for rehabilitation, the entire family is justifiably concerned about who will pay for that care, because cost of care can easily be $250 per day, and with rehabilitation services, much more.

The first thing to know, is that if the patient has had a three day hospital stay as an admitted patient prior to entering the nursing home, Medicare will pay for the stay and the rehabilitation, subject to limits. Here is how it works.

The first 20 days are paid 100%. The next 80 days are paid partially, but there is an expensive co-pay per day. For many people, their supplemental insurance covers that co-pay.

What happens if you successfully rehab and go home, and end up back in the hospital a couple of months later? The 100 day clock will reset and you will get another 100 days if there has been a 60 day gap between leaving the nursing home and the subsequent hospital admission. This is not unlimited, as there is a lifetime limit, but that is rarely a limit that anyone reaches.

Alternatively, what happens if you are unable to return home by the end of the 100 days? At this point, Medicare quits paying and the patient must pay privately for care. With the average cost of care exceeding $8,900 per month in Pennsylvania, many families have trouble making ends meet.

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

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

County of Butler Area Agency on Aging: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler/. Gives detailed information on aging pro-grams. Call (724) 282-3008 or 1 (888) 367-2434.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.longtermcare.state.pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call 1 (866) 286-3636. BCSN

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wedding cake—were donated by senior center participants, Penn Mar Plaza residents and family members. Attendees were asked to bring a “wed-ding gift” from the “Wedding Registry”, which consisted of items that the senior center needs, such as coffee, sugar, paper towels and cleaning supplies.

What’s happening at Mars Senior Center

The Mars Senior Center is open to the community and always welcomes new participants. Upcoming events include:

• April 8- Just Harvest (food stamps) at 11 a.m.

• April 21- Heritage Elder Law on Es-tate Planning at 1 p.m.

• April 25- Blow the Whistle on Crime (financial fraud) at 1 p.m.

• May 3- Medicare 101 at 11 a.m.

• May 12- Blind Association Vision Screenings at 10 a.m.

• May 21- Tenants Association Flea Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• May 27- United Way at 11 a.m.

• June 7- Senior Bullying at 1 p.m.

• June 14- Vaccinations Information at 11 a.m.

• June - Health and Wellness Expo

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Preacher Elvis Pretzel (Bob DeMask).

Photo provided by Nicole Bauer.

• July 14- What Would You Do? (Senior Safety Tips) at 1 p.m.

• July 27- De- Cluttering by UPMC Aging Institute at 1 p.m.

• October 5- Senior Moments by UPMC Aging Institute at 1 p.m.

Group exercise classes are also offered at the center as follows:

• Strength and Balance Class - Mon-days from 11 to 11:45 a.m.

• Strength and Balance Class - Tues-days from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

• Strength and Balance Class - Wednes-days from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

• Yoga Class - Thursdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Other events:

• Bible Study - Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Line Dancing - Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Penn Mar Plaza Apartments provides affordable housing for adults ages 62 and older, as well as persons with mo-bility disabilities. The Penn Mar Plaza Apartment building is also currently the home of the Mars Senior Center. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday through Friday and is located at 2 Gilkey Drive in Mars. To learn more about Penn Mar Plaza, call resident ser-vice coordinator Nicole Bauer at (724) 625-9290. BCSN

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International policymakers like the Vatican and U.S. Congress are calling for advancement of the field of regenerative medicine after seeing positive outcomes.

Congress and the Vatican Agree: Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Curing DiseasesBy Maren Auxier For Butler County Senior News

Stem cell therapy is gaining worldwide support from in-ternational policymakers, in-cluding the U.S. Congress and the Roman Catholic Church. Congress passed the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act on Dec. 16, 2015, securing stem cell industry funding for at least 5 more years. The Vatican also showed their support for stem cell therapy earlier this year, announcing The Third Interna-tional Conference on the Prog-ress of Regenerative Medicine and its Cultural Impact to be held within the Vatican April 28-30, 2016.

“It remains one of the best kept secrets in America that umbilical cord blood stem cells and adult stem cells in general are curing people of a myriad of terrible conditions and diseases in adults as well as children,” said U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-Hamilton, NJ).1

The Vatican released a similar statement regarding the benefits of regenerative medicine. “The new field of regenerative medi-cine holds great promise to al-leviate the pain and suffering for hundreds of millions of people around the world. We must unite to discover and advance such new therapies, and find ways to bring them to all those in need,” said Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Coun-cil for Culture.2

Regenerative medicine pro-vides patients with alternatives to traditional invasive or chem-ical treatments. It is helping people with multiple sclerosis, blindness, rheumatoid arthritis and lung disease.

Lung disease is the third-lead-ing cause of death in the United States, and traditional treat-ment options have not changed

in 30 years. The advent of stem cell therapy represents the greatest advancement in de-cades for people suffering from a degenerative lung disease.

The Lung Institute (www.lun-ginstitute.com) helps fight lung diseases such as COPD, pulmo-nary fibrosis or interstitial lung disease by harvesting stem cells from a patient’s own blood or bone marrow in a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. While current stem cell treat-ments are not considered to be a cure for lung disease, they have shown the ability to improve patients’ quality of life.

According to a white paper recently released by the Lung Institute, 84 percent 3 of COPD patients who received stem cell therapy experienced an improvement in their quality of life, and many saw improved pulmonary function.

While the field of regenerative medicine is relatively new, it has made great strides in a short period of time and shows great potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry. BCSN

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Entertainments and Events* Friends and Fun 55+ Singles meet at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at St. Ferdinands Church, Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., Oldenski Hall, Upper Room. For more information, call (724) 776-9274.

* Don’t miss the 17th annual Glade Run Spring Gardening Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2 at Glade Run’s Lutheran Services, 70 W. Beaver Rd., Zelienople. This gardening workshop, Garden to Plate, features speakers, luncheon, vendors, plant sale, silent auction and more. Learn about growing in containers and raised beds, integrating edibles into established landscapes, tips and techniques for a high-yielding vegetable garden and favorite varieties for organic growing. Meet and have your lunch served by local farmers and learn what’s up and coming at each of their farms. Cost is $65. Call (724) 452-4453, ext. 1277 or visit gladerun.org for details.

* The Associated Artists of Butler, 344 S. Main St., Butler, offers Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 7. Students will work from photographs to review basic portrait drawing proportions and expressions then focus on adding accurate shading in color. Materials will be provided. Cost is $52 for non-members and $45 for members. Sign up by April 4. For more information, call (724) 283-6922.

* Butler County Symphony presents “Beethoven’s Ninth” from 7:30 to 10 p.m. April 9 at Butler Intermediate High School, Fairground Hill, Butler. Cost is $23 per person. Call (724) 283-1402.

* Representative Daryl Metcalfe’s annual 12th Legislative District Senior Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to noon April 15 at the Cranberry Town-ship Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. Accredited veterans service officers will be on

hand to provide information and ap-plication assistance regarding existing services and benefits that are available to Pennsylvania’s veterans and their family members. There will also be more than 50 exhibitors providing a variety of free information, including health screenings, nutrition assistance, recreation, manicures and much more. There will also be light refreshments and door prizes.

* The Duquesne University Tambu-ritzans will perform at 8 p.m. April 15 at Succop Theater, Succop Theatre, 107 College Dr., Butler. Tickets are $20 each. Call (724) 284-8505.

* Kaleidoscope Arts Festival is set to take place April 17 through April 30 at Slippery Rock University, One Morrow Way, Slippery Rock. The festival will showcase the best of Slippery Rock University’s dance, music, theatre and visual arts as well as additional campus events, nationally and internationally

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Entertainments and Eventsrenowned guest artists, and the annual Children’s Day/Earth Day Celebration Call (724) 738-4586 for details.

* Earth Day volunteers are needed April 22 to plant new flowers and plants around Carousel Shelter in Al-ameda Park, Butler. Call (724) 284-5383 for details.

* The Butler Tornado Big Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at Succop Theatre, 107 College Dr., Butler. Enjoy their performances on jazz and big band standards as well as some new and challenging arrangements. Call (724) 284-8505.

* The Butler County Chainsaw Carving Invitational will be held May 13 to 15 at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, 625 Ev-ans City Rd., Butler. Witness top chain-saw carvers in action from all around the world. There will also be an auction, food and more. Call (724) 822-3349 or visit butlerchainsawcarving.com.

* Come out for the annaul Porters-ville Steam Show May 21 and 22 at Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Highway, Portersville. The event provides a large variety of activi-ties for the whole family including a vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction

engines, ice cream, tractor pulls and a steam building. Call (724) 285-7038 or visit portersvillesteamshow.org.

* A free bus trip for World War II and Korean war era veterans is scheduled for May 26 to visit the World War II National Memorial, Korean War Me-morial, Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial and others time permitting. Leave early and return between 9 and 10 p.m. Box lunch type meals and beverages are provided. We want to fill every seat with a veteran, therefore we are unable to accommodate family, spouses or friends. In order to make these trips free for the veterans we accept donations. For reservations or information, call (724) 709-3614.

* The Butler BlueSox are proud to play their home games at Kelly Automotive Park, Plum Street, Butler, the same field that has hosted some of the greatest ballplayers of all-time, including Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, and Josh Gib-son. Games will be played May 26 to 29. Tickets are $7 to 9. Order online, by phone,or at the ballpark. Call (724) 256-9994 or visit butlerbluesox.net.

* The annual Outdoor Extravaganza will take place May 27 to 30 at Break-neck Campground, Cheeseman Rd., Portersville. Participants will enjoy out-door activities, workshops, excursions, kids activities, contests, prizes, games, evening programs and entertainment,

gear exchange/flea market, Saturday evening pig roast and more. Choose a full day or a morning or afternoon session. Camping and food is optional. Sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking are among some of the day activities. There will also be historical hikes, excursions and workshops. Call (724) 526-5407 or visit outdoorextravaganza.org for full details.

* PyroFest returns to Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock, May 28 and 29. This community event serves to promote and celebrate the international art of pyrotechnics through innovative and unique presen-tations. Techniques and products from around the globe create both daytime and nighttime pyrotechnic displays, providing a sensory and visual experi-ence. PyroFest also includes live music, food and a kid’s zone. Call (800) 854-4705 or visit pyrofest.com for pricing.

* Harmony Museum’s annual “Quilt in a Day” program will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31 at Harmony Muse-um’s Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Har-mony. Presented by Patricia Knoechel based on newest publications and pat-terns by Knoechel and sister/Quilt in a Day founder/syndicated television quilter Eleanor Burns. Reservations are recommended. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org. BCSN

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior Express

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By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News

First, we’ll give you the facts . . . then some good news.

Yes, it’s true that more than one-third of US adults ages 65 and older suffer a fall each year. Falls are

the leading cause of injury related emergency department visits for older adults and the major cause of hip fractures. Falls are responsible for more than half of fatal head inju-ries and they are the leading cause of injury deaths among seniors, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Okay, now the very good news: Seniors in Butler County have access to a free educational program, called Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA), that can go a long way in helping to prevent falls. The workshop—which takes place from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Wednesday, May 18—is being hosted by Concordia Lutheran Ministries in coordination with the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. The venue is Concordia’s Haven I residence, located at 112 Marwood Road in Cabot.

“This popular program is making all the difference in moti-vating our county seniors to avoid falls and remain active,” says Brittany Buzzelli, community liaison with the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. “Falling is a very serious problem, which is why these workshops are so vital. We highly recommend that anyone age 50 or older come to the workshop and learn all they can.”

The workshop is free and public parking is easily accessible at a lot opposite the Haven I building on Marwood Road.

The agenda for the day is as follows:

8:30 a.m.: Registration

9 a.m. to noon: Workshop presentation

Noon to 1 p.m.: Complimentary lunch

1 to 2 p.m.: “Balance checks’ and wrap-up

Concordia and Butler AoA host free Healthy Steps for Older Adults workshop

The program covers fall prevention and the other on staying active. Participants learn about risk indicators, including al-cohol and tobacco use, medications, depression and stress, as well as shopping, cooking and eating habits. Seniors are also encouraged to talk to their doctors about problems such as dizziness, not being as steady on their feet and osteoporosis, which increases the chance of broken bones resulting from a fall. Other topics include bathroom and kitchen safety, safety on stairways, taking “wiggle breaks,” foot care and foot wear, balance basics, doing things safely and what to do if you have a fall.

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior Express

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Healthy Steps for Older Adults Fall Prevention Program

Join Concordia Lutheran Ministries and the

Butler County Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, May 18th from 9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.

Concordia Haven I 112 Marwood Road (Entrance 2A)

Cabot, PA 16023

At this informative and interactive workshop, we will discuss steps that you can take to diminish your risk of a fall,

and conduct individual “Fall Risk” assessments

Complimentary lunch will be provided

To register, contact the Area Agency on Aging at 724-282-3008 Preregistration is encouraged

Get in step with HSOA!

HSOA was developed in 2005 through a partnership be-tween the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and the University of California at Berkeley. In Butler County, PDA subcontracts with the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, which works with senior center provider agencies to deliver HSOA programs throughout the county.

The award-winning statewide program offers resources, tips and demonstrations on how to create a safer home, an aware-ness of movements to prevent falls that can lead to serious medical problems, simple easy balancing and strength build-ing exercises, and other techniques that can keep seniors ages 50 and older “more fit and fine” for years to come.

The main goals of the program are to:

• assess an individual’s risk of falling.

• reduce the risk of falling.

• learn new exercises.

• build strength, especially in the lower body.

• increase flexibility to improve movement.

• improve overall balance.

• provide a follow-up assessment at the end of the program.

Participants are encouraged to stay for the entire workshop; those who do will be entered into a drawing for various prizes. A four-week, follow-up phone interview will take place during the third week of June to gauge if participants have changed their habits or experienced any falls since workshop. Each participant receives a comprehensive 64-page guide to take home after the workshop.

So come on out to Concordia! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, including your balance. BCSN

HSOA is free and open to first-time Butler County participants

ages 50 and older. Preregistration is required. To register or

learn more, call the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at

(724) 282-3008 and ask to be enrolled in the Healthy Steps

program. Registration deadline is Friday, May 13.

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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tangle-wood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: April Fools Day bingo at 10 a.m. April 1; silent auction fundraiser April 4 to 7; 500 card party at noon April 6, cost is $2.50; Pittsburgh Zoo history presentation with live animals and refreshments April 12, cost is $5; birthday celebration and leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. April 14; wellness Wednesday breakfast club from 9 to 10 a.m. April 27; and welcome spring party at 11:30 a.m. April 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392.

_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. April 5; bingo at 10:15 a.m. April 7; birthday celebration April 8; painting classes start April 13; April showers bring May flowers party April 14; Earth Day celebration and bingo at 10:15 a.m. April 21; wellness Wednesday breakfast club from 9 to 10 a.m. and fraud preven-tion program at 10 a.m. April 27; and membership meeting at 10:15 a.m. April 28. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.

_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: recycling program at 10:45 a.m. April 7; Cranberry Township Earth Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9; game night from 4 to 7 p.m. April 12, cost is $5 and includes pizza, chips and pop; birthday cel-ebration and volunteer recognition April 14; Representative Metcalfe Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. April 19; hoagie orders due April 20; table sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 21; center closed, polling site, April 26; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club at 8:30 a.m. April 27. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.

_ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: one mile walk at Moraine at 1 p.m. April 4; white elephant bingo at 1 p.m. April 11; vision screening and eye care for diabetics at 1 p.m. April 13; birthday celebration and leadership meeting at 1 p.m. April 14; pancake breakfast at 10 a.m. April 18, cost is $2; drum circle at 1 p.m. April 20; spring fling with Mars center from noon to 2 p.m. April 29, cost is $5; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club at 10 a.m. April 27.

The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednes-day and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414.

_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: SNAP benefits at 11 a.m. April 1; hot fudge Sundaes at 12:30 p.m. April 7, cost is $1; Finish the Phrase game at 9:30 a.m. April 11; living will program at 11:15 a.m. April 14; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. April 18; blood pressure screening 11 a.m. April 21; spring fling with Evans City center from noon to 2 p.m. April 29, cost is $5; and wellness Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. April 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday Call (724) 625-4466.

_ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 10:15 a.m. and leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. April 4; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. April 8; Wii bowling April 11; Wendy’s fundraiser night from 4:45 to 6 p.m. April 13; birthday celebration April 14; Bible study at 10:15 a.m. April 18; eye disorders and diseases program at 10:30 a.m. April 21; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and book club at 10:15 a.m. April 25. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006.

_ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: waffle break-fast at 9 a.m. April 6, cost is $2; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. April 7; birthday celebration at 12:30 p.m. April 14; Earth Day presentation at 11 a.m. April 20; center closed, polling site, April 26; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club from 9 to 10 a.m. April 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440.

_ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: leader-ship meeting at 10 a.m. April 5; birthday celebration April 14; chair volleyball at 10 a.m. April 19; yoga breathing at 10 a.m. April 21; and wellness Tuesday breakfast club from 10 to 10:30 a.m. April 26. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036.

_ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Events will be listed in next month’s publications. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior Express

April 2016 • Butler County Senior News

For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex

111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler

Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Serving you:

Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican

Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat

Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA

About the Area Agency on Aging

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home.

How may we help you?

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families

• Home and Community Based Services

• PDA Waiver Services

Access to Services

• Information and Referral

• Assessment

• Care Management

April Menu for senior centers

Friday, April 1: Baked ham slice, sweet potatoes, vegetable medley, brownie.

Monday, April 4: Baked meatloaf, baked potato, sliced carrots, fruit salad.

Tuesday, April 5: Chicken Caesar salad, wedding soup, peaches.

Wednesday, April 6: Turkey and gravy over noodles, coleslaw, stuffing, pudding.

Thursday, April 7, Volunteer appreciation luncheon: Roast pork loin, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, chocolate cake.

Friday, April 8: Hot roast beef sandwich, parsley potatoes, cabbage, gelatin.

Monday, April 11, Breakfast for lunch: Egg omelet, sausage, breakfast potatoes, fruit, doughnut hole.

Tuesday, April 12: Baked pepper steak, parsley noodles, broccoli, mixed fruit salad.

Wednesday, April 13: Lemon pepper chicken breast, whipped potatoes, mixed bean medley, pumpkin fluff.

Thursday, April 14, Birthday menu: Lasagna, mixed greens, applesauce, cupcake.

Friday, April 15: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fruit.

Monday, April 18: Salisbury steak, oven browned potatoes, carrots, pineapple tidbits.

Tuesday, April 19: Chicken fillet sandwich, creamy potato soup, applesauce, fruit.

Wednesday, April 20: Stuffed pepper cup, whipped potatoes, corn, cookie.

Thursday, April 21, Taste of Chinese: Sweet and sour chicken, white rice, vegetable medley, mandarin oranges, fortune cookie, Chinese cheesecake.

Friday, April 22: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, applesauce.

Monday, April 25: Open face hot roast beef sandwich, O’Brien potatoes, peas, cookie.

Tuesday, April 26: Barbecue pork rib sandwich, scalloped potatoes, vegetable medley, peaches.

Wednesday, April 27: Baked Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, carrots, tapioca pudding.

Thursday, April 28: Chili con carne, tossed salad, pineapple and mandarin oranges.

Friday, April 29: Chicken ala king, rice, vegetable medley, fruit.

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By Lauren White, OTS, Master of Occupational Therapy Program, University of Pittsburgh For Butler County Senior News

Meal preparation is an impor-tant part of our daily lives. We all have to eat and many

of us enjoy the relaxation associated with cooking a nurturing meal for ourselves and loved ones.

Sometimes, however, meal preparation can be hindered by age-related changes or health conditions like arthritis, stroke or general weakness. Adaptive tools and equipment have been devel-oped to help individuals in the kitchen or other areas of their lives so that they can continue to participate in the activi-ties that make life meaningful.

There are many adaptive kitchen tools to meet almost any need. Here are five helpful options:

Having difficulty preparing meals? These devices and strategies can help

1. Non-slip pads and mats are simple tools that stabilize bowls, plates, cut-ting boards and dinnerware so that you can stir, cut or maneuver ingredients while not having to worry about your food slipping away from you. Non-slip grips are available to make opening jars and lids easier and to decrease strain on your joints. These pads can be found at stores like Wal-Mart and Target, and typically range between $5 and $20.

2. Multi-function food preparation boards are helpful for people with poor grip or weak hand control. Pegs in the board hold your fruits or vegetables in place so that you can peel and cut food easily with just one hand. Multi-function food prep boards can be found at stores specializing in adaptive equip-ment (or online at CaregiverProducts.com) and typically cost about $100.

3. Cutting boards with pivot knives make chopping food with one hand safe and easy. Your knife is placed in a hinge that is attached to the board so that you can easily move the knife up and down for cutting, thereby reducing the amount of movement and stabiliza-tion necessary for the task. These can be purchased at stores specializing in adaptive equipment (like Easier Liv-ing or MaxiAids) and typically cost about $100.

4. Angled knives create a more natural motion for cutting and chopping food,

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and relieve strain and pain in the wrist and arm. Angled knives can be pur-chased at stores specializing in adap-tive equipment (try Devine Medical or ArthritisSupplies.com) and typically cost about $15.

5. Bowl holders make pouring easier by holding your bowl or measuring cup in place so that you can freely scoop the ingredients into another container. Without the added stress and strain of holding a heavy mixing bowl up from the counter, mixing and pouring will become more proficient and less pain-ful. Purchase bowl holders at stores specializing in adaptive equipment (Rehab Mart or The Wright Stuff) and range from $10 to $100.

Adaptive kitchen equipment can bring the joy back to cooking by reducing the amount of pain and stress the task can put on your body. However, adap-tive equipment is not the only way to make meal preparation easier for people who experience age or health related changes.

Modifications can be made to the kitchen itself to enhance and aid in eas-ing the cooking experience: increasing the lighting, reducing clutter on coun-tertops and cooking surfaces, using a stool while cooking to reduce fatigue, and using lighter weight plates, pots and pans.

Making your kitchen area more ac-cessible can also help make cooking easier. Rollout shelving in cabinets al-lows you to grab pots, pans and other kitchen items with less bending and reaching. Pull-down shelving systems can also help you access contents in hard-to-reach upper cabinets. Mov-ing your most frequently used items to the lowest shelf is also a solution. Glass door cabinetry or open shelving allows you to easily see what is in the kitchen. High-color contrasts between floors, countertops and shelving can increase visibility.

In addition to adaptive equipment and simple changes to your living en-vironment, consider working with an occupational therapist, who can help you determine what adaptive equip-ment is best for your daily activities. If you are experiencing difficulty with meal preparation or any other activi-ties throughout your day, talk to your doctor about receiving a referral for occupational therapy. BCSN

Rocking T knife makes chopping easier.

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To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our draw-ing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Butler County Senior News.

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3. Where are The Bellagio Hotel, the Luxor Pyramid and The Strip located?___________________________________

4. Hollywood, the 1984 Olympics and Grauman’s Chinese Theater are all associated with what popular city?___________

5. El Zocalo, Mariachi bands and Templo Mayor can all be found in what Latin American city?_______________

6. Jean Drapeau, the 1976 Olympics and the St. Lawrence River are all associated with what Canadian city?________________

7. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Battery Park are all associated with what popular U.S. city?_________________

8. Puget Sound, Starbucks and the Space Needle are all associated with what western city?_____________________

9. Stanley Park, the 2010 Olympics and Granville Island are all associated with what Canadian city?__________________

10. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Jefferson Monument and the Potomac River are all found in this capital city._______________

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Inspired by the story, the doctor said, “You must be one hell of an outdoors man!”

“No,” I replied, “I’m just a very bad golfer.”

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