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April 2016Volume 22 Number 12

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By Dana Hinton Sisters of Charity of Nazareth For Pittsburgh Senior News

They have opened schools and universities. They have founded hospitals. They have educated countless children and nursed the sick. They pray with us and for us. They advocate for social justice, provide social services, and care for our earth. They are leaders, col-laborators, nurturers, activ-ists and role models.

Who are they? They are Catholic Sisters.

Catholic Sisters of Western Pennsylvania

Yet these numerous con-tributions to our world go mostly unnoticed. Na-t ional Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW), which was just celebrated on March 8 through 14, hopes to change this. Supported by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, this an-nual observation was cre-ated to honor women reli-gious for all of their works, big and small. NCSW aims to instruct, enlighten and

Local Sisters celebrate National Catholic Sisters Week

bring greater focus to the lives of these incredible women, providing an op-portunity to recognize all that Catholic Sisters have done for us.

Locally, the Catholic Sisters of Western Pennsylvania celebrated the week in a variety of ways. Represent-ing 17 congregations serving western Pennsylvania, the Catholic Sisters Leader-ship Council (CSLC), has

Catholic Sisters ride in Molly’s Trolley during a recent St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo credit: Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God.

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Publisher’s Corner

Owner/Publisher: Lynn Webster

Editor: Gina Mazza

Art Director: Burnfield Consulting

Sales Executive: Wallace Webster

Photographer:Chuck LeClaire

Contributing Writers:Maren Auxier Barbara Bush

Judy Dodd Henry Peter Gribbin

Gina Mazza

Intern:Kara Boyle

Printing Company:Knepper Press

Volume 22, Number 12Published monthly by

Pittsburgh Senior News, Inc.P.O. Box 11126

Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 367-2522

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Pittsburgh Senior News is distributed monthly in the Allegheny County area. Copyright 2016 by Pittsburgh Senior News, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this publication without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. All advertisement in Pittsburgh Senior News is subject to the approval of the publisher. Publication of advertising herein does not necessarily constitute endorsement.

In Memory of Carmella M. Hogan John A. Hogan, Sr.

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Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program? If you are tak-ing care of a loved one and could use a helping hand, turn to page 15 to learn more about this program of-fered through the Allegheny County Department of Hu-man Services Area Agency on Aging.

April 22 is Earth Day. Hug a tree!

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Visit Cochlear.com/Pit for a free guide about cochlear implants.

Q: How are cochlear implants

different than hearing aids?

A: Hearing aids help many people by making the sounds they hear louder. Unfortunately, as hearing loss progresses, sounds need to not only be made louder, they need to be made clearer. Cochlear implants can help give you that clarity, especially in noisy environments. If you suffer from high frequency hearing loss but maintain your hearing in the low frequencies, there is a solution called Hybrid™ Hearing that may be able to help as well. Be sure to discuss your options with a Hearing Implant Specialist in your area.

Q: Are cochlear implants covered

by Medicare?

A: Yes, by Medicare and most private insurance plans.

Q: How do I know a cochlear

implant will work for me?

A: The technology is very reliable. In fact, it has been around for over 30 years and has helped change the lives of over 400,000 people worldwide.

Q: Is it major surgery?

A: No, not at all. In fact, the procedure is often done on an outpatient basis and typically takes just a couple hours.

Q: Am I too old to get

a cochlear implant?

A: No, it’s never too late to regain access to the sounds you’re missing.

Ask the Expert

Straining to hear each day, even when using powerful hearing aids? Feeling frustrated and sometimes even exhausted from listening? Whether it happens suddenly or gradually over time, hearing loss can affect you physically and emotionally. Being unable to hear impacts your ability to communicate with your loved ones, hear in noisy environments, talk on the phone, and may force you to become more reliant on your family members to interpret for you.

Cochlear implants work differently than hearing aids. Rather than amplifying sound, they use sophisticated software and state-of-the art electronic components to provide access to the sounds you’ve been missing. They are designed to help you hear better and understand speech in all situations, including noisy environments.

©2015 Cochlear Limited. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of Cochlear Limited. CAM-MK-PR-255 ISS3 DEC15

THE TRUTH ABOUT COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

David C. Kelsall, M.D.,

Cochlear Medical Advisor

Dr. David C. Kelsall, a cochlear implant surgeon and medical advisor to Cochlear, the world leader in cochlear implants, answers questions about cochlear implants and how they are different from hearing aids.

Call 1 877 804 4000 to find a Hearing Implant Specialist near you.

Drug take back to be held at Shaler LibraryA drug take back will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at the Shaler Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler. Bring any un-wanted, expired, unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, pet medication, tablets, pills, caplets, patches, vitamins and supplements, inhalers, homeopathic remedies and liquid medications (in leak-proof containers). All medication can be left in their original containers and void of any personal information. Call Norma at (412) 781-7030 for details. PSN

The Allegheny County Parks Department recently an-nounced that golf permits for seniors and disabled veterans are now available for purchase for the 2016 season.

If you are age 60 or older or are a disabled American veteran and would like to purchase a golf permit, visit Allegheny-county.us/parkpasses to order online. Permits can also be purchased at the North Park or South Park clubhouses between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. every Monday through Thurs-day. The cost is $80 for county residents and $100 for non-residents. Cash, check, Master Card and Visa are accepted.

Senior/veteran golf permits may be used Mondays and Wednesdays before 1 p.m. and all day on Tuesdays and Thurs-days. Resident permit holders will pay a reduced daily rate of $8 for 18 holes ($10 for non-residents) or $5 for 9 holes ($6 for non-residents). Permits are not valid on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Carts are not included in the cost of the permit.

Season locker rentals are also available for all golfers at $25 each for county residents and $31 each for non-residents. Season locker rentals may also be purchased in person at the North Park or South Park clubhouses.

For additional information, contact the North Park Golf Course at (724) 935-1967 or the South Park Golf Course at (412) 835-3545. To learn more, visit Alleghenycounty.us/golf. PSN

Senior and disabled American veteran golf permits now on sale

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The term “dual eligibles” refers to people who have health in-surance coverage through both

Medicare and Medicaid. Dual eligibles have very good coverage because these two insurances will cover almost all of their health care services and costs, but navigating the two insurance systems can be a challenge

One common challenge that dual eligibles have is understanding their coverage choices. Dual eligibles can choose how they get their Medicare coverage, but cannot choose how they receive their Medicaid coverage. Their Medicaid coverage is through the ACCESS card; but for Medicare, dual eligibles can choose between Original Medicare and a stand-alone drug plan, or a Medicare Advantage Plan that in-cludes prescription coverage. There are Medicare Advantage Plans that only enroll dual eligibles; these are called Special Needs Plans or “D-SNPs.” Even if a dual eligible enrolls in a D-SNP, that plan is only providing their Medicare coverage; their Medicaid coverage continues to be separate through the ACCESS card.

Another challenge that dual eligibles face is understanding how their two insurances work together and how to access healthcare services. When dual eligibles receive healthcare services, their Medicare coverage is generally primary and Medicaid is secondary. That means when a dual eligible goes

for a doctor visit or a test or gets a mental health service, their medical provider must bill their Medicare cov-erage first and then bill Medicaid for any remaining deductible or co-pay. Dual eligible patients should only be billed for small Medicaid co-pays (no more than $4) for any service they re-ceive. It is important for dual eligibles to tell their healthcare providers about their two insurances to help prevent billing problems. Medicare providers who see dual eligibles generally cannot bill them for any Medicare cost sharing.

Medicaid covers some services that Medicare does not cover, like dental care. For these services, dual eligibles must find a provider that takes their ACCESS card and usually Medicaid will be their only coverage for that service.

The only drug coverage a dual eligible has is through Medicare Part D so they must use their Part D card at the pharmacy. Since all dual eligibles au-tomatically qualify for full Extra Help with their drug costs, their prescription

co-pays should be no higher than $2.95 for a generic drug and $7.40 for a brand name drug. The only dual eligibles who have no Part D co-pays are those who are getting Medicaid long-term care services in a nursing home or at home through programs like the Ag-ing Waiver or the LIFE program. The person’s ACCESS card only works at the pharmacy to cover some over-the-counter medications and to pay secondary to Medicare Part B for items like diabetic test strips and lancets.

Help is available to dual eligibles. The Pennsylvania Health Law Proj-ect (PHLP) is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to lower-income seniors and persons with disabilities who are having trouble accessing publicly funded healthcare coverage or services. PHLP helps dual eligibles understand their insurance and how to use it and helps them deal with problems like improper medical bills or difficulties getting prescriptions at the pharmacy. In addition, if you are denied or terminated from enrollment in a publicly funded healthcare pro-gram or if you have a service denied, reduced or terminated, PHLP may provide you free direct representation on your appeal.

If you are a dual eligible and need help with your insurance, or if you want to know if you qualify to be a dual eli-gible, call the PA Health Law Project at (412) 434-5779. PSN

Understanding the health insurance term “dual eligible”

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Restore lung function with your stem cellsStem cell therapy is an outpatient, minimally invasive treatment that uses cells from your own body to promote healing in the lungs.

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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 Pittsburgh 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. PSN

1 ht tp : / / chr i s smi th .house .gov /news /documents ing l e .aspx?DocumentID=398635

2 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/vatican-announces-third-regener-ative-medicine-conference/

3 https:/lunginstitute.com/resources

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Gable Ridge

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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

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

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, available to qualified seniors and permanently disabled citizens, is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and administered

by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate application forms and assistance are available at no cost from Department district offices, senior centers and state legislators’ offices.

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are:

• Age 65 and older

• Widows and widowers age 50 and older

• People with disabilities age 18 and older

The Household Income Limits and Rebate amounts for homeowners are:

$0-$8,000 $650 rebate

$8,001-$15,000 $500 rebate

$15,001-$18,000 $300 rebate

$18,001-$35,000 $250 rebate

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate ProgramRenters with incomes between $0 and $8,000 now receive a $650 rebate; those with incomes between $8,001 and $15,000 receive a $500 rebate.

Half of Social Security income and now Social Security CO-LAs – are excluded.

As a result of Act 156 of 2014, income eligibility guidelines for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program have changed so that income increases due solely to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) will no longer disqualify claimants from receiving rebates.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Revenue Department automatically calculates supple-mental rebates for qualifying homeowners.

The PA-1000 booklet to claim the rebate is available after February 15. Claimants must file by June 30. Rebate checks are mailed beginning July 1 each year.

Call (888) 222-9190 or visit revenue.state.pa.us. PSN

Note: Occasionally, the filing date is extended. Rebate amounts are subject to change.

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Are you 60 or OVER?Are you retired?

University of Pittsburgh researchers are conducting a study to learn more about how sleep, health, and functioning are affected by former years of shift work.

The study is funded by the National Institute on Aging.

To be eligible you must be age 60 or older and have retired from a job which did not involve work at night (after midnight) on either a permanent or rotating basis.

Participants will be compensated for their time.

For more information, please call 1-866-647-8283 or e-mail [email protected]

Are you a former day worker?

Are you 60 or OVER?Are you retired?Are you a former shift worker?

University of Pittsburgh researchers are conducting a study to learn more about how sleep, health, and functioning are affected by former years of shift work.

The study is funded by the National Institute on Aging.

To be eligible you must be age 60 or older and have retired from a job which involved work at night (after midnight) on either a permanent or rotating basis.

Participants will be compensated for their time.

For more information, please call 1-866-647-8283 or e-mail [email protected]

Are you a former shift worker?

Library Events• Homewood Public Library, 7101 Hamilton Ave., Homewood, offers the following activities: Crochet cor-ner from 1 to 3 p.m. April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. New and experienced craft-ers welcome; learn the basics or get help with an existing project. Julie Dash: Community Forum from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 5. Dash’s Daughters of the Dust was the first feature film by an African American woman to receive general release in the US. Reg-istration is required. Visit eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-julie-dash-tickets-22276330103; One-on-one computer assistance from 1 to 2 p.m. April 6, 13 and 20. Call the library at (412) 731-3080 for more information.

• Carnegie Library of Pittburgh Main, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, will offer the following upcoming activities: Italian conversation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 2 and 16. Join the

group for an engaging conversation in Italian; Poets on Tour: Sam Hazo and Parneshia Jones from 6 to 8 p.m. April 14. Event is free, registration is required, visit pittsburghlectures.org/poets-on-tour/hazo-jones/ or call (412) 622-8866; and Wise Walk every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet in the ves-tibule of the Library’s front entrance. Enjoy a two-mile walk around the neighborhood. Water is provided. Call (412) 622-3114 for more information.

• Brookline Public Library, 708 Brookli-ine Blvd., offers the following activities: Power yoga with Amy from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 6, 13, 20 and 27. Bring a mat, towel and water. All skill levels are welcome to this free event; Movie showdown: Film discussion group from 6 to 7 p.m. April 12. Pick up a copy of the selected movie to watch then join in the discussion; Crochet and knitting fun from 1 to 3 p.m. April 16

and 30. All ages and experience levels are welcome; Adult game night from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. April 19. No registra-tion required, bring snacks. Call (412) 561-1003 for details.

• East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty, will offer the following activi-ties: Meditation with a monk from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. April 4, 18 and 25. Learn basic meditation techniques to gradu-ally calm the mind and to develop a sense of equanimity and loving kind-ness; Learn Japanese from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All are welcome; Bring the grandkids out for Kids Cook: Choose your own parfait from 4 to 5 p.m. April 27. For kids in grades K-5. Kids Cook programs introduce children to the joys of preparing and cooking food that is both nutritious and delicious. Cook programs teach math, science and literacy skills in a practical setting. Call (412) 363-8232. PSN

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organized various events and out-reach projects to celebrate the Na-tional Catholic Sisters Week. For the sixth year, Sisters participated in the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade. On March 12, more than 50 Sisters marched in the parade. The eldest Sister participating in the parade was Sister Joan of Arc Urban, OSF. She is celebrat-ing her 100th birthday on April 11. CSLC also sponsored its annual food drive, during which approximately 10 truckloads of food and $2,000 are collected and donated to local food distribution charities.

In addition to activities organized by CSLC, the first-ever “Celebration of the Arts” took place at St. Paul Seminary. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Diocese, it celebrated religious Sisters and Broth-ers who share their artistic talent to inspire others and enliven the Church. The event included a variety of live musical performances and exhibits from 20 artists. PSN

To learn more about National Catholic Sisters Week, visit Nationalcatholicsis-tersweek.org.

Local Sisters celebrate National Catholic Sisters WeekContinued from page 1

Photo of all 45 Sisters (some stayed inside the trolley).

Sisters Eve Blostic, Rosalia Giba and Marietta Bankos collected food during the School Sisters of St. Francis’ recent food drive at Mount Assisi Convent in Bellevue.

Sister Lorita Kristufek, OSF of the School Sisters of St. Francis.

Sister Jeanne Marie Ulica, OSF of the School Sisters of St. Francis.

Sister Joan of Arc Urban, age 99, with Sister Ann Marie Lostoski and Sister Althea Anne Spencer of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God.

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Catholic Sisters Leadership Council

The Catholic Sisters Leadership Council represents women religious serving western Pennsylvania as educators, nurses, social workers, caregivers, counselors, prayer partners and in any way they are called to help those in need. The CSLC’s purpose is to advance the mission of religious communities and promote understanding of women religious, both within their individual congregations and throughout the broader community. CSLC communities include:

• Benedictine Ssters of Pittsburgh (OSB)

• Felician Sisters of North America (CSSF)

• Ladies of Bethany

• The Little Sisters of the Poor

• School Sisters of St. Francis (OSF) (Bellevue)

• Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN)

• Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill (SC)

• Sisters of Divine Providence (CDP)

• Sisters of the Divine Redeemer

• Sisters of Mercy New York, Pennsylvania, Pacific West (RSM)

• Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden (CSJ)

• Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities (OSF)

• Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God (OSF)

• Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN)

• Sisters of the Holy Spirit (SHS)

• Sisters of the Humility of Mary (HM)

• Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great (OSBM)

To learn more, visit Sistersofwpa.org.

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A Sister of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities (front) with Sister Mary Aquinas Tolusciak and Sister Maria Kruszewski of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

All photos provided by Robyn N. Moeller for Pittsburgh Senior News

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What we do:2 Weekly Housekeeping and General Cleaning

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2 Concierge Valet Trash Pick Up at your door

2 Organizing Existing Spaces

2 Laundry Assistance

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

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All Utilities Community Room

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Call (724) 224-4571 for more information.

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh are celebrating their 50th year of entertaining people in the South Hills this month with a special show, “I Have a Song to Sing: 50 Years of Harmony.” The show will be presented on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Chartiers Valley Intermediate School, located at 2030 Swallow Hill Road.

The show will feature some of the group’s favorite songs from its past five decades, including “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You”, “Dream” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” A highlight of the show will be a performance of “Pittsburgh Town” by the late composer Thomas (Tommy Earl) Frobe. The group is directed by Cynthia G. Pratt with Carol Karl as accompanist.

Originally formed as the Westminster Community Singers in 1966, the name of the group was changed to the Bob Locklin Singers in 1967. In 1969, the first Don Brockett Musical Comedy Show

Harmony Singers celebrate 50 years with a special show

was produced. The name was changed to the Harmony Singers in 1976 and since that time the spring show has become an annual event.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12. Tickets are available from cast members or at the door. Discounted tickets of $9 for

groups of 10 or more can be purchased in advance by calling (724) 941-5343.

A collection will take place after each performance to benefit of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

To learn more about the Harmony Sing-ers, visit Harmonysingers.org. PSN

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National Parks of America

Legendary Waterways of Europe

California New Year’s Getaway

September 21 - October 02, 2016 12 Days • 16 Meals

10 Breakfasts • 6 Dinner

Highlights: Scottsdale, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Salt Lake City, Grand Teton & Yellow-stone National Parks, Old Faithful, Sheridan, Bighorn Mountains, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial.

Rates Per Person

Book now for these rates!

Double $4,199

Single $5,599

Triple $4,149

* For bookings made after 3/21/2016 call for rates.

*Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Pittsburgh Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers

*Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $240 per person

* All Rates are Per Person and are sub-ject to change based on air inclusive package from GatewayCode

For more information call Alice Steel, Travel Junction Inc (724) 266-5715 [email protected]

October 12 - October 27, 2016 16 Days • 41 Meals

14 Breakfasts • 13 Lunches • 14 Dinners

Highlights: Budapest, Bratislava, Vien-na, Wachau Valley, Linz, Passau, Nurem-berg, Regensburg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Wertheim, Glass Museum, Miltenberg, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Amster-dam. “River Cruise” tours feature small, intimate vessels for a more personal ex-perience as you travel through a variety of beautiful waterways.

Rates Per Person


Lower Outside Double: $6,199

Middle Outside Double: $6,649

Upper Outside Double: $6,999

Suite Double: $8,399

* For bookings made after 4/13/2016 call for rates.

*Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Pittsburgh Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers

*Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 per person



Pittsburgh Senior News presents...... the trip of a lifetime.

Dates: TBA 5 Days • 6 Meals

3 Breakfasts • 3 Dinners

Highlights: Tournament of Roses Pa-rade, Float Viewing, Bandfest, New Year’s Eve Party.

• Get a sneak peek at the floats in their final stage of decorating.

• Attend Bandfest featuring selected bands that will perform in the parade.

The parade consists of 43 floats and 21 marching bands.

Optional Add On: 4 Day, 3 Night Las Vegas Post Tour Extension including 2 Breakfasts.

Rates Per Person:


Land Only: $1,899

Las Vegas Extension: $449



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Entertainments and Events* The North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Kearns Spirituality Cen-ter, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park. All levels of quilters are welcome. Membership is $25 per year; anyone interested in trying out the group can attend two meetings at no cost. Visit npqg.org for more information.

* The Auxiliary of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 10 at the Nativity Parish, 5811 Curry Rd., South Park. Each meal is $10 and includes freshly prepared spaghetti, a salad, roll, drink and dessert. Meals for children under age 10 are $5. A take out option is also available. For more information, call (412) 477-4321.

* Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 1 p.m. April 13 at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Rd., Allison Park.

This group provides Christian fellow-ship and social activity for women alone – widowed, divorced or never married. Entertainment will be pro-vided by the North Hills Harmony Line Chorus Chapter of the Barber Shop Harmony Society. All women alone are welcome to attend and consider joining the group. For additional infomation, call (412) 487-7194.

* Tickets are on sale now for North Hills Community Outreach’s (NHCO) second annual Neighborhood Block Party set to take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 21 at The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Hwy., Wexford. Enjoy a variety of food stations, live en-tertainment, fun and games for the kids, and more. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children; a portion of ticket price is tax deductible. Proceeds support NHCO’s 20+ programs for local families in crisis, hardship and

poverty. Order tickets by April 8 at nhco.org/2016-neighborhood-block-party or contact Cheryl at (412) 487-6316 opt 1, ext 3111.

* Morningside Senior Center Travel will host at trip to Philadelphia with QVC Studios and Longwood Gardens May 2 to 4. Cost is $385 per person/based on double occupancy; a $75 deposit is due with reservation. Final payment is due March 25. Package includes lodging, transportation, two breakfasts, one dinner, guided tours of historic Philadelphia, QVC tour, visit to casino, admission to Long-wood Gardens and more. Call Venie at (412) 361-0285 for details.

* Shaler Garden Clubs 63rd annual plant sale is set to take place from 9 a.m. to noon May 7 at Kiwanis Park, 399 Wetzel Rd., Glenshaw. There will be perennials, herbs, vegetables,

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* Resources and Services for Seniors is participating in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday, May 14 at Stage AE, North Shore. Show your support by forming a team to walk for LifeSpan or donate directly to the LifeSpan team. Register online at walkforahealhycommunity.org or call (412) 464-1300 for more information.

* Chartiers Seniors presents a trip to Wildwood, NJ from May 22 through 25. Cost is $350 per person/based on double occupancy. Trip includes transportation, three nights hotel accomodations, three breakfasts, three dinners, entertainment and more. Call Karen at (412) 276-5056 for more information.

* A free bus trip for WWII and Korean war era veterans is scheduled for May 26 to visit the World War II National Me-morial, Korean War Memorial, Arling-ton 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 annual Outdoor Extravaganza will take place May 27 to 30 at Break-neck Campground, Cheeseman Rd., Portersville. Participants will enjoy outdoor activities, workshops, excur-sions, kids activities, contests, prizes, games, evening programs and enter-tainment, 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, windsurf-ing, 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.

* The LifeSpan Imperial Resource Center is hosting a trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts from June 6 through 11. Cost is $790 (per person/double occupancy) and includes seven days/six nights as well as transportation, 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners, tours of Martha’s Vineyard, Hyannis Area, Kennedy Me-morial and Main Street - Provincetown and Chatham, entertainment and more. $100 deposit will hold your seat. For information or reservations call Betsy at (724) 218-1669. PSN

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Who doesn’t love the stirring sound of a Sousa march, the beautiful

themes from a movie soundtrack or the familiar melodies of a Leroy Anderson tune? You’ll hear all these and more at the 13th annual Three Rivers Com-munity Band Festival. The festival will bring together three of the best com-munity bands in western Pennsylvania, plus an all-new festival band.

The festival is scheduled to take place from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at Upper St. Clair Theater, located in Upper St. Clair High School on Route 19 South. Theater doors open at 1:45 p.m. WQED-FM’s Jim Cunningham returns this year as the program host. Admis-sion is free; contributions to support the festival are greatly appreciated, but not required.

The Three Rivers Community Band Festival continues to be a showcase of the many musically talented individuals in the region, and the concert promises a medley of music that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. The 2016 Festival Band is the “ultimate communi-ty band”, made up of musicians from 50 community bands in Allegheny County and 10 other counties in the region. The band will perform selections under the baton of guest conductor Stephen L. Gage. The Festival Band performance will be the exciting kick-off to a wonder-ful afternoon of music.

The festival was created in 2003 by the East Winds Symphonic Band. Estab-lished in 1981 with 24 members, the

Free band concert features music for all ages

group now brings together 80 serious amateur musicians from all walks of life, primarily from the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. The band’s rich repertoire includes symphonic band classics, sym-phonic transcriptions, Broadway show tunes, themes from movie scores, Dixie-land, Big Band and marches. Conductor Susan Sands has been directing the East Winds Symphonic Band since 1990. Ear-lier this year, the band hosted the 38th annual national convention of the As-sociation of Concert bands in Pittsburgh.

Community Band South will represent the South Hills communities. This brass, woodwind and percussion band of 80 members directed by Dean Streator, former teacher of Instrumental Music at Bethel Park High School, James Bennett, retired Director of Bands and Chair-man of Fine Arts from the Upper St. Clair School District and Max Gonano, recently retired Professor of Music at California University of Pennsylvania. Since its premier concert on December 14, 1987 at Upper St. Clair High School,

Community Band South has been enter-taining audiences throughout the com-munities from which its membership is drawn, performing an average of 15 concerts each year.

This year’s regional guest band will be the Mon Valley Community Band from the Monesson/Charleroi area of Pittsburgh. This band traces its history back to the early 1900s to the Order of the Sons of Italy band in Monessen. The current director is Max Gonano. The Mon Valley Com-munity Band has a history of performing at many local festivals and events and its repertoire includes numbers ranging from rousing marches to lyrical compositions, from lively show tunes accompanied by melodic vocals to challenging symphonic numbers, from energetic polkas to pieces brimming with patriotic nostalgia.

Festivalgoers are invited to enjoy free light refreshments after the concert and meet the musicians. A drawing for free musical prizes will be held. To learn more, visit Ewsb.org/festival. PSN

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By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

“It really made a difference.” This is one of the most common responses from caregivers for the support they get through the Family Caregiver Support Program. Another com-mon response is: “Caregiving can be very difficult sometimes and it is nice to be appreciated and recog-nized for it.”

It’s true, caregiving a loved one can be a full-time ongoing job, as anyone who has been in this role can attest. That loved one can be a spouse with impaired mobility, a parent with a dementia, a home-bound sibling or a grandchild whose parents are deceased or unable to care for him.

If you are taking care of a loved one and could use a helping hand, sup-port is available through the Allegh-eny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging’s (DHS/AAA) Family Caregiver Sup-port Program (FCSP.) This program helps family caregivers who are right here in our communities, work-ing daily to balance caregiving with other life responsibilities.

They are individuals like Diana, who is the primary caregiver for her 91-year-old mother. “According to Mom, she ‘lives independently’ but that basically means that she is still in her home because someone bathes, dresses, medicates, shops for, cleans for, launders for and does

Family Caregiver Support Program provides invaluable aid to local families

her finances,” Diana says. “But she is happy. Thanks to all the support I have received from the Agency on Aging’s Family Caregiver Support Program, she is still able to stay in her family home.”

But how do you know if you are of-ficially a caregiver or just someone who helps out every once in a while when a loved one needs it? For the purposes of the Family Caregiver Support Program, a caregiver is

defined as anyone who is the prima-ry provider of daily hands-on care to someone who is incapacitated to some degree and needs help. The care can come in the form of physi-cal, emotional or spiritual support, assistance with activities of daily living and financial matters, and everything in between.

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Volume 7, Issue 2

In the United States, more than 65 million individuals— 29 percent of the adult population—currently provide care to someone who is ill, disabled, dependent or aged. Fam-ily caregivers, like the ones profiled below, comprise the largest single source of informal care.

The goal of FCSP is to help older adults continue to live safely at home, while reducing the burden among family members and friends who provide help. It helps to support (not replace) the care being pro-vided by the family. Services include an assessment of the caregiver’s and older adult’s needs, benefits and resource counseling, training in caregiving skills, access to support groups and respite care.

Qualifying caregivers may receive monthly reimbursement for the purchases of caregiving supplies

and/or services, as well as funds to assist with home modifications and assistive devices. FCSP allows caregivers the flexibility to choose the services and supplies they need most. Assistance is also available to caregivers ages 55 or older who are caring for young relatives through 18 years of age.

Because the needs of caregivers vary widely, FCSP seeks to provide care and support that is tailored to the individual needs of each care-giver. In the case of Sandy, 78, who is the caregiver for her husband, support comes in the form of home-delivered meals and overall care management through FCSP. “The home-delivered meals [which were arranged through the DHS/AAA OPTIONS program] have been a life saver, but beyond that,” Sandy says, “FCSP has taken a load off my shoulders. Although caring for my

Family Caregiver Support Program provides invaluable aid to local families

husband is a labor of love, at times it is tiring and frustrating. Often well-intentioned friends and other family members do not understand because they have not experienced this. I sincerely appreciate the support I get through FCSP. They understand of the situations care-givers face every day.”

Another caregiver, Sean, is the primary support for his mother, 78, who is in poor health. He came to FCSP in the spring of 2014. “People who are not in my position do not understand the amount of responsibility I have,” Sean com-ments. Through FCSP, Sean is able to receive respite care for himself, as well as services for his mother—including personal care, laundry, housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, transportation and supplies. “I do have people who come in and watch Mom for me, and that helps. Family only helps when I reach out. I never can just

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Family Caregiver Training and Education Series

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) is offering a Family Caregiver Training series and a number of classes designed to help nonprofessional caregivers gain an understanding of what is involved in caring for a loved one and to know how to provide the care. This instruction will run from May through November, and will cover the following topics:

2 Family Caregiver Skills Training

2 Home Safety

2 General Caregiving Skills

2 Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move

2 Assisting with Personal Care

2 Healthy Eating

2 Caring for the Caregiver

2 Legal and Financial Matters

2 Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia

2 Powerful Tools for Caregivers

2 Taking Care of You

2 Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress

2 Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns

2 Communicating in Challenging Situations

2 Learning from Our Emotions

2 Mastering Caregiving Decisions

2 Mental Health First Aid

2 Mental Health Disorder Prevalence and Signs

2 Action Plans for Intervening in a Crisis

2 Warning Signs for Suicide

2 De-escalating Aggressive Behavior

2 Communication Strategies

Classes will take place at the DHS/AAA offices, located at 2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor, downtown Pittsburgh. Caregivers will receive book-lets containing additional information on the topics discussed during the training. There is no cost for caregivers but registration is required. RSVP by calling (412) 350-4996.

‘take time off’ so getting respite care really helps. And it’s a pleasure to see my mother sitting in her chair and being home.”

“Not a day goes by that I am not grateful for the help I get through the Family Caregiver Support Pro-gram,” says another local caregiver. “Sometimes I think I am the only one in this situation and it can be over-whelming when you do it 24/7, so I appreciate all the help I can get.”

FCSP provides training, financial aid and stress relief for about 400 Allegheny County residents who are caring for older adults. The three DHS/AAA-affiliated care manage-ment providers in Allegheny County are Lifespan, Familylinks and Fam-ily Services of Western Pennsyl-vania. For more information, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or (800) 344-4319.

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Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Area Agency on AgingBirmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County ExecutiveWilliam McKain, Allegheny County Manager

Marc Cherna, DirectorMildred E. Morrison, Administrator

April Menu

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460;

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Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers

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

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

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Volume 7, Issue 2

Friday, April 1: Turkey with gravy, candied yams, Italian green beans, pineapple cuts.

Monday, April 4: Sliced pork with gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, pineapple cuts.

Tuesday, April 5: Lemon garlic cod, scalloped potatoes, carrots and cauliflower, apple.

Wednesday, April 6: Porcupine meatballs, green beans, honey wheat bread, noodles, orange.

Thursday, April 7: Herb baked chicken breast, gourmet potatoes, broccoli florets, fruit cocktail.

Friday, April 8, Birthday menu: Roast beef, paprika potatoes, tossed salad, brownie with mint M & M’s.

Monday, April 11: Boneless chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, green beans with red pepper, apple.

Tuesday, April 12: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated cucumbers, pineapple tidbits.

Wednesday, April 13: Boneless pork loin with gravy, lemon potatoes, carrot coins, rye bread, orange.

Thursday, April 14: Rigatoni with meatballs, tossed salad, peach slices.

Friday, April 15: Barbecue shredded beef, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, pear slices.

Monday, April 18: Turkey with gravy, potatoes with chives and parsley, Brussels sprouts, apple.

Tuesday, April 19: Swiss steak, broccoli and cauliflower florets, barley, peach cuts.

Wednesday, April 20: Coney Island beef hot dog with chili, peas with red pepper, banana.

Thursday, April 21: Chicken breast, yams with brown sugar, spinach salad, orange.

Friday, April 22: Cabbage roll with ground beef, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, fruit cocktail.

Monday, April 25: Creole chicken, Italian green beans, brown rice, pineapple cuts.

Tuesday, April 26, Election Day: Italian meatballs with ziti, broccoli florets, apple.

Wednesday, April 27: Pork Dijon with sauce, whipped potatoes, hot baby carrots, orange.

Thursday, April 28: Cod with lemon pepper, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes with zucchini, banana.

Friday, April 29: Open face meatloaf sandwich, potatoes, cauliflower florets, carrot coins, red pepper, pear cuts.

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As we near the end of the “taxing sea-son”, it’s a good

time to review your old tax returns. The Federal govern-ment tells taxpayers to keep returns for the past three years, and corporations are to retain their returns for the past seven years. (Per-sonally, I follow the seven-year rule.) When I saw that AARP is holding this great event later this month, I

looked in my file cabinet and found that I had many years’ returns that could and should be shredded! I now have a full tote ready for action.

In this day and age, there are so many scams out there lurking to trip us up. We are advised that it is safest to shred all outdated or un-necessary documents with our social security numbers listed, as well as any other personal information, in-cluding banking routing numbers and personal iden-tification numbers. (In a later issue of Pittsburgh Senior News, we will write about a great event to be scheduled in July, where you can learn all about the various scams just waiting to lure us in.)

The shredding event will take place in partner-ship with Ross Township in Allegheny County, lo-cated at the Ross Town-ship Municipal Building, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive.

(It’s the road directly off of McKnight Road in the North Hills area of the county. Get off of McKnight Road at the red light by Red Lobster and Big Lots. Go up the hill to the community center. Once there, you will be directed by volunteers to the shred-ding area.

This event will run on Monday, April 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Since it is AARP’s first shredding event in our area, the turn-out will demonstrate if this should be an annual or semi-annual occasion. Shred-It is the shredding company that will be on site at Ross. See you at Ross Municipal Community Center on April 25 with your pile of papers! PSN

AARP’s first “shredding event” takes place in Ross Township

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AARP NewsDormont AARP #3016 will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 14 at Wallace Memo-rial U.P. Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Greentree. There is plenty of parking in the rear. The spring pancake/sausage brunch will take place from 8 a.m. to noon April 30. Cost is $5 adults and $2 children under the age of 10.

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. New members and visitors are welcome. Call (412) 242-0330.

Kennedy AARP Chapter #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 refresh-ments and bingo. Call (412) 771-5183.

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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. and refreshments are served. Call Cathy Fisher at (412) 795-7708.

Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 locat-ed 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.

Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the White-hall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch; coffee, tea and dough-nuts are served for a donation. Enter-tainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Call (412) 881-1726. PSN

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By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics University of Pittsburgh For Pittsburgh Senior News

The new 2015-2020 Dietary Guide-lines for Americans (DGA) re-inforce messages that you have

heard before but with a few new “twists.” Much of the emphasis is on making small changes rather than jumping in with major overhauls that are likely to be quickly forgotten.

I will write more later on the DGA but for now, let’s look at fat. It’s not a four-letter word but certainly one that has the same effect. The overall message is still to keep the amount of fat in your diet reasonable for your calorie and heart-health needs but the twist is to not eliminate fat. Here are some basic thoughts:

4 Fat is a source of calories providing over twice the number of calories that the same weight of carbohydrate and protein (the other calorie providing nutrients).

Fat is not always the nutritional bad guy4 This means it takes longer for your body to burn off calories that come with fat thus small amounts of fat help to provide lasting energy. The fullness (satiety) of eating stays with you longer when there is some fat in a meal or snack. If you are a person who equates hunger pangs with the need to eat, having some fat should keep you feeling satisfied with reasonable portions longer.

4 Fat has some other nutrition ben-efits, as well. Some nutrients are more readily available or absorbed more efficiently when there is fat available; vitamins A and E, and lycopene are examples. Omega-3 fatty acids are connected to fatty fish, walnuts and the heart or germ of a whole grain.

4 Not all fats are equal when it comes to health. The 2015 DGA makes a point of limiting saturated fats and avoiding trans-fats. Saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature (like the fat on your steak). Saturation comes from the chemical structure having as much hydrogen attached as possible. Unsaturated fats have less hydrogen attached and are likely to be oils. When hydrogen is added to oil, the liquid becomes more solid; this is known as a trans-fat. On a label, the clue may be “hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated.” From a heart health viewpoint, unsaturated

fats are the better choices and include most vegetable oils, including olive, corn, soy, canola and the fat in nuts and peanuts. The exceptions are palm and coconut oil, both saturated oils.

4 The bottom line is to aim for the majority of your fat calories from those that are unsaturated. You still can enjoy reasonable amounts of fat found in meat, whole-fat dairy (including butter, cream and ice cream). Notice that the emphasis is on “reasonable amounts.”

So let’s look at some possible small steps to reach that reasonable amount.

2 Aim for lower fat dairy: 1% or skim, Neufchatel cheese in place of cream cheese, zero-fat yogurts, whipped butter or butter/oil blend. Try 2% fat cheeses .

2 Grill or pan fry (without extra fat) meats; by all means, trim the fat once it hits your mouth.

2 Choose an oil spray or small amounts of a vegetable oil or margarine with liq-uid oil as the first ingredient.

2 Skip eating the skin on chicken or turkey or fatty fish, but it’s okay to leave it on when cooking.

2 Invest in a heavy bottomed skillet or a non-stick variety.

2 Learn to oven fry or grill with lim-ited amounts of any fat. PSN

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Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

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 fam-ily.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employ-ees 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, physi-cal 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 medi-cal 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 provid-ed 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 or-dered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipi-ent 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 long-term care insurance policies.

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 caregiv-ers? 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) 279-7800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

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A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services Home Care Services

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Our Home HealthDivision can provide you with Skilled Servicesordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include:

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By Lauren White, OTS, Master of Occupational Therapy Program, University of Pittsburgh For Pittsburgh 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. PSN

Rocking T knife makes chopping easier.

“When my mother’s memory issues became obvious, we knew we had to do something and started looking for a memory care facility. We selected the Kane Scott Memory Care Unit. And, I’m glad we did. Until my mother came to Kane, we were always so worried about keeping her safe that we didn’t realize how lonely she was. Now she didn’t realize how lonely she was. Now she has friends and knows everyone here. She’s like the mayor.”

Kane Memory Care Unit — a part of Kane, Allegheny County’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers. For information, call 412-422-KANE.

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By Henry Peter Gribbin For Pittsburgh Senior News

In the time shared between fathers and sons, big sisters and little sisters, uncles and nephews, there is a con-tinuing rite of passage. That rite of passage is baseball.

In October of 1960, I had my first encounter with the sport. I was six, walking home from school with my two sisters. As we turned the corner and headed down our block, we noticed a huge traffic jam stretching way past our house, which sat on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill.

Now, the people stuck in this traffic jam were actually happy. I could feel their excitement. My two sisters must have felt it too because they took off running down the street with me bringing up the rear. Atop the front steps leading to our house stood my father. When I got there, he was already telling my sisters something about the Pirates beating the Yankees in something called a World Series. Our house wasn’t that far from Forbes Field, and a lot of people stuck in traffic were coming from the game. I looked at the traffic jam and back at him and asked, “What’s a World Series?”

Remembering Forbes Field, the precursor to our city’s new stadiums

The following day, he bought me a ball and glove and played a game of catch with me in the backyard. The following spring, he took me to my first game at Forbes Field. The Pirates were playing the Milwaukee Braves that day. I wore a new jacket that had “Pirates” written in gold across the front.

Photo taken from ballparksofbaseball.com.

Forbes Field.

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A kid going to his first baseball game goes through emotional phases. Being around thousands of people is scary, but fear quickly turns to excitement. I kept a firm hold of his hand as we wound our way through the crowd and found our seats.

As I grew older, I saw many ball-games at Forbes Field. I liked that old ballpark. I liked the green grass, the ivy covered walls, and I enjoyed watching the pitchers warm up in the bullpen. I also liked the way the shadows fell across the field, the way cigarette smoke drifted up into the rafters, and the low, almost hypnotic murmur of the crowd.

Forbes Field was home to more than just baseball; football played a big part in its history. Duquesne Univer-sity, Carnegie Tech and the Steelers all called Forbes Field home at one time or another. Art Rooney often watched his team play from atop the roof on the first base side.

Over the years, Forbes Field played host to many different events, from circuses to boxing matches. In July 1951, Jersey Joe Walcott defeated Ezzard Charles for the heavy-weight championship, the only heavyweight title fight fought at Forbes Field.

On June 10, 1943 and shortly after-wards on July 12 of that year, Fritzie Zivic took on middleweight Jake La-Motta at Forbes Field. Zivic lost the first match by a split decision, but won the second fight in 15 rounds. At the time of the fights, Zivic was ten years older than LaMotta.

The end came for Forbes Field in June 1970. It played a big part in the lives of Pittsburghers. PSN

Ezzard CharlesPhoto taken from wikipedia.org.

Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Ezzard Charles.

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IW Abel Place

Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.Eligibility: 62 years or older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income

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• Beaver County Senior News • Butler County Senior News

• Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide

•Beaver County Senior Resource Guide

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Singalong fun-Piano and Flute: Irish songs, patriotic songs and Christmas carols! With songbooks. Cara Rozgonyi (412) 901-2007.Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577.Mikey Dee Accordionist and Commentary. (412) 751-1328.Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group. Email: [email protected]. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today.Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412) 608-8429. Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites. Bob (412) 487-3134.Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or [email protected] Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com.Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 882-5997. Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.Speakers Available:Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573.Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.

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The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc.10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235

(412) 241‑5415

Fax: (412) 241‑0312

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This is my first golf lesson

The schoolteacher was taking her first golfing lesson.

“Is the word spelt p-u-t or p-u-t-t?’’ she asked the instruc-tor.

“P-u-t-t is correct,’’ he replied.

“Put means to place a thing where you want it. Putt means merely a vain attempt to do the same thing.”

Physical

During my physical, my doctor asked me about my daily activity level, so I described a typical day this way:

“Well, yesterday afternoon, I waded along the edge of a lake, drank eight beers, escaped from wild dogs in the heavy brush, marched up and down several rocky hills, stood in a patch of poison ivy, crawled out of quicksand, jumped away from an aggressive rattlesnake and took four “leaks” behind big trees.”

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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Q: How are cochlear implants different than hearing aids?

A: Hearing aids help many people by making the sounds they hear louder. Unfortunately, as hearing loss progresses, sounds need to not only be made louder, they need to be made clearer. Cochlear implants can help give you that clarity, especially in noisy environments. If you suffer from high frequency hearing loss but maintain your hearing in the low frequencies, there is a solution called Hybrid™ Hearing that may be able to help as well. Be sure to discuss your options with a Hearing Implant Specialist in your area.

Q: Are cochlear implants covered by Medicare? A: Yes, by Medicare and most private insurance

plans.

Q: How do I know a cochlear implant will work for me?

A: The technology is very reliable. In fact, it has been around for over 30 years and has helped change the lives of over 400,000 people worldwide.

Q: Is it major surgery? A: No, not at all. In fact, the procedure is often

done on an outpatient basis and typically takes just a couple hours.

Q: Am I too old to get a cochlear implant? A: No, it’s never too late to regain access to the

sounds you’re missing.

Ask the Expert

Straining to hear each day, even when using powerfulhearing aids? Feeling frustrated and sometimes even exhausted from listening? Whether it happens suddenly or gradually over time, hearing loss can affect you physically and emotionally. Being unable to hear impacts your ability to communicate with your loved ones, hear in noisy environments, talk on the phone, and may force you to become more reliant on your family members to interpret for you.

Cochlear implants work differently than hearing aids. Rather than amplifying sound, they use sophisticated software and state-of-the art electronic components to provide access to the sounds you’ve been missing. They are designed to help you hear better and understand speech in all situations, including noisy environments.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

David C. Kelsall, M.D., Cochlear Medical Advisor

Dr. David C. Kelsall, a cochlear implant surgeon and medical advisor to Cochlear, the world leader in cochlear implants, answers questions about cochlear implants and how they are different from hearing aids.

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