spring 2012 senior guidebook to berks county
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SPRING 2012The Highlandsat WyomissingThe Highlandsat Wyomissing
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Wellness Works Wonders at The Heritage of Green HillsResidents take an innovative path to better living
Once upon a time people went to senior living communities strictly for nursing care and a place to retire. No one expected the facilities to improve their lives or their health in any dramatic way. But that has all changed in recent years with the advent of lifestyle
communities. This relatively new concept is founded on the belief that retirement should be a time of living well and being well. It’s an attitude that has been wholeheartedly embraced by The Heritage of Green Hills in Reading.
The Heritage of Green Hills is an independent living retirement community driven by an innovative wellness program called Well by DesignSM. This comprehensive, community-wide program creates a customized wellness plan to help residents enrich their lives and stay well while having fun in the process. Whether sharpening your mind, strengthening your spirit or maintaining your body, you have access to a wide variety of options and resources as a resident of The Heritage.
“Our community was built around this concept of keeping your life well balanced in all areas of mind, body, and spirit,” explains Cheryl Anderson, Community Life Services Director at The Heritage of Green Hills. “It’s a unique whole-person philosophy that focuses on helping everyone find their personal path to wellness.”
Ask anyone what the definition of wellness is and the common response will probably be that it refers to physical health. In reality, wellness encompasses much more than our physical state of
being. Well by Design addresses not just one – but eight – dimensions of wellness. The eight dimensions are physical, social, intellectual, emotional, vocational, spiritual, health services, and environmental. Unique to The Heritage of Green Hills, Well By Design is viewed not merely as a program, but rather, accepted as a culture and a way of life.
“It’s the total package including professional health care services,” Anderson remarks. “So we are able to support an active, independent lifestyle in a way that is tailored to the needs and wants of each individual resident.”
To encourage participation in activities that cover all eight dimensions of wellness, Anderson creates a monthly calendar of activities that are categorized by the dimension they represent. For example, one week a resident may choose a Water Walking class, a Brain Fitness game, and an Art workshop – which count towards the Physical, Intellectual, and Emotional dimensions respectively. Participation is tracked using a program called Mature Solutions, which helps to determine if each person’s schedule is balanced.
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
The Physical DimensionThis Physical dimension involves exercise, nutrition, preventive
health screenings, even sleep and stress management. The Heritage of Green Hills has an impressive fitness center and exercise studio, featuring all the latest cardio and strength training equipment, as well as a beautiful, heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool with retractable roof. In addition to a full schedule of group exercise classes and fitness programs, there is an on-site personal trainer who can create personalized exercise programs.
“More than 85 percent of our residents take part in some form of physical activity program each day,” says Lindsay Hallman, Fitness Specialist at The Heritage. “And our group fitness classes and activities have 80% participation.”The Social Dimension
The Well by Design culture encourages residents to take advantage of free time to discover new opportunities for camaraderie and conversation. A full range of on campus social activities is offered as well as day trips to area attractions using complimentary transportation. The Heritage also invites socializing in the Tavern, the Art studio, and the Game room.The Intellectual Dimension
Residents of The Heritage are always open to an intellectually stimulating challenge. Well by Design provides an environment that helps keep the mind sharp by learning, doing, and creating. Among the offerings are a woodworking shop, a community library, computer classes, a literary dinner club, and educational programs through Alvernia Senior College, to name a few.
The Emotional DimensionMany factors impact a person’s emotional wellbeing. In addition
to uplifting friendships, The Heritage provides support groups, on-site salon and massage services, and participation in the performing arts. Pets are welcome, too, and there is even a dog park in the community.
The Vocational DimensionVolunteer work is a superb way to share one’s talents and help
others. Residents of The Heritage are committed to giving back to society, whether it’s knitting baby caps for St. Joseph’s Hospital, mentoring a local Boy Scout troop, or growing plants in the community garden. One activity that the residents especially enjoy stems from their relationship with Lauer’s Park Elementary School. A group of residents visit the school twice a month to meet with the students one-on-one to help them with reading, vocabulary and math. They’ve taken the students under their wings and overtime have become their mentors and even pen-pals. Having a purpose in life keeps seniors feeling young and vital.The Spiritual Dimension
Spirituality takes many forms, and life at The Heritage doesn’t exclude any possibility. In addition to free transportation to local places of worship, there are monthly prayer breakfasts, hymn groups, Bible studies, and rosary fellowships. Classes in meditation, yoga, and Tai Chi are also popular.
The Health Services DimensionA full-time Health Care Navigator at The Heritage assists
residents in all of their health-related care, at no additional cost. These services include coordinating physician and other medical appointments including lab work and X-rays, acting as a liaison with home health agencies, discharge planning following a hospitalization, arranging in-home private companion or skilled nursing care, and assisting with arrangements for a variety of specialized medical services such as physical therapy, audiology, and podiatry.
The Environmental DimensionThe Heritage is a big supporter of recycling and the green
initiative. Leading a lifestyle that is respectful to our environment is a crucial part of environmental wellness. As such, the community creates an atmosphere that supports health through more eco-friendly products, services, processes, and designs. Two of the interesting activities offered to residents looking to enhance their environmental wellbeing are Bird Calls & Identification and The Heritage’s annual Earthy Day Community Cleanup. There is also a resident herb garden as well as raised gardening beds for growing organic vegetables and flowers.
“All in all, Well by Design is motivating, rewarding, and entertaining,” assures Anderson. “Our residents know that the better they feel, the more they can enjoy life. And that’s a reward in itself.”
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Wellness Works Wonders at The Heritage of Green Hills
4 Report to the People - Senator Judy Schwank
6 Tech Therapy - Stephanie Knarr
7 Mifflin Court Senior Living Community
8 A Spring Gardening Checklist - Susan Anderson
9 Why French Limoges Box Are So Collectible Vivianne Smith
10Lifecare Contracts Remain a Good Option for many Seniors!
12 Resource Directory
16 Adult Day Care Resource
17 “Aunt Tilly’s Kitchen”
18How to Choose Non-medical HomecareGary Hawkins
19 Berks Home Care Directory
20 Vacation Lifestyle in Your Own Backyard
IBCHome is Where Their Sweetheart Is Amy Purcell
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Berks County610-478-6500
www.berksaging.org Chester County
610-344-6350www.chesco.org/aging
Lancaster County717-299-7979
www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_agingLebanon County
717-273-9262Lehigh County610-782-3200
www.lehighcounty.org (Select Human Services)
Montgomery County610-278-3601
www.montcopa.org/mcaas/
OFFICES OF AGING
STATE & COUNTY RESOURCES
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OTHER SENIOR RESOURCES
AAA Reading-Berks800-373-4339
www.aaardgberks.com AARP PA State Office
717-238-2277 • www.aarp.orgBureau of Consumer Protection
717-787-9707National Council on the Aging
www.ncoa.orgPACENET Prescription Programs
800-225-PACE PA Department of Aging
717-783-1550PANPHA
www.panpha.orgSilver Sneakers Fitness Program
www.silversneakers.com
Local Resources& Websites
Pennsylvaniawww.state.pa.us
Berks Countywww.co.berks.pa.us
Berks Encorewww.BerksEncorePa.org
Chester Countywww.chesco.orgLancaster County
www.co.lancaster.pa.usLebanon County
www.pacounties.org/LebanonLehigh County
www.lehighcounty.orgMontgomery Countywww.montcopa.orgPA Senior Centers
www.paseniorcenters.orgPA State Senior Games
www.keystonegames.com
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The Highlands at Wyomissing – Wyomissing
B Back Cover Phoebe Ministries - Wernersville
C Inside Front Cover The Heritage of Green Hills - Shillington
D Inside Back Cover Keystone Villa – Douglassville/Fleetwood
5 Alzheimer’s Association
7 Mifflin Court Senior Living Community Shillington
10 The Highlands at Wyomissing - Wyomissing
17 Phoebe Ministries - Wernersville
18 18 Griswold Special Care - Wyomissing
Forty years ago on March 7, 1972, the first lottery ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for 50 cents. Since the first lottery game went on sale, featuring weekly drawings and a
grand prize of $1 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $21.5 billion for programs that benefit our senior citizens. Pennsylvania is the only state that contributes all lottery proceeds to programs that benefit the elderly. In fiscal year 2010-2011, the Lottery had sales of more than $3.2 billion; contributions to programs for senior citizens totaled more than $960 million.
Lottery funds distributed by the Department of Revenue to the Departments of Aging, Transportation and Public Welfare are used to fund a Property Tax/Rent Rebate program; a free and reduced fare transit program; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE / PACENET and PACE Plus Medicare; a Department of Public Welfare program providing long-term living services; and 52 Area Agencies on Aging including full and part-time senior community centers across the Commonwealth.
One of the biggest lottery-funded programs is PACE, PACENET and PACE Plus Medicare. Berks County’s seniors received more than $8.3 million in lottery-funded prescription assistance in fiscal 2009-2010. The program, when meshed with the federal Medicare Part D program, provides Pennsylvania’s seniors with the most comprehensive prescription drug benefit of any state in the nation. The income eligibility limit for PACE is $14,500 for individuals and $17,700 for couples and for PACENET income cannot exceed $23,500 for individuals and $31,500 for married couples.
The Property Tax and Rent Rebate (PTRR) program is another big lottery-funded benefit. And – thanks to added revenue from slots gaming – this program has been expanded to provide larger rebates and to allow more seniors to qualify. Last year alone, more than 31,000 Berks County seniors received property tax and rent rebate checks totaling more than $14 million. Those eligible to qualify for a rebate are low to moderate income seniors 65 and older, widows and widowers 50 and older and disabled adults. The programs’ income eligibility limit for qualifying homeowners remains at $35,000 with a maximum rebate of $650. Low-income renters may also receive rebates ranging from $500 to $650, but the income limit is $15,000 a year for renters. When totaling your household income you may exclude one-half of your Social Security benefits.
In 2010-2011, the Lottery contributed more than $243 million to the 52 Area Agencies on Aging. These funds helped the AAAs to provide about 8 million meals served at senior centers and delivered to seniors’ homes. On average last year, the Pennsylvania Lottery helped provide almost 23,000 hot meals for older residents, every day.
In addition last year, the PA Lottery provided more than $178 million for long-tem living services for about 18,000 Pennsylvania residents and dedicated more than $161 million to help provide seniors more than 108,000 free and reduced-fare rides on public transportation every day.
If you think you may qualify for any of these services and would like to receive more information please contact my office at 610.929.2151 and a member of my staff will be glad to answer your questions.
I would like to invite you to tune in to my live interactive television program, “State Capitol Connection” that broadcasts at 6 P.M. on the fourth Thursday of every month. On Thursday, April 26, you can join me on Comcast (Reading) channel 13, Comcast (Oley) channel 4, Service Electric Cable Vision channel 19 or online at www.bctv.org. But, you don’t have to wait until the fourth Thursday of the month to connect with me.
PA Lottery Funds Benefit Older Pennsylvanians
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State Senator Judith L. Schwank • 11th Senatorial District
Report To The People
You can contact me at anytime by phone 610.929.2151; by email [email protected]; or visit my website or Facebook page for more news and information.
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Tech Therapy By Stephanie Knarr
Welcome back to our continued series on Tech Therapy. Within our last article we touched upon how the internet can assist us when we need to obtain medical information. We also walked-through the process of how to access a website using the Google search engine; the topic we used as an example was Brain Injury. Within this article we will discuss how to use the Google search results and how to maneuver within a webpage to obtain the information we want.
Let us continue with the example of Brain Injury. Again, we will access the Google search by typing in www.Google.com on the address page at the top of our web browser and hitting the enter key on our keyboard. Within Google, type in key words that are relevant to your search and this will lead you to a website where you can obtain additional information. Let us search to find a website which will offer us support and information. For this search we will use the words – Acquired Brain Injury Pennsylvania. Please see the picture below:
We have numerous pages of possible choices available. However, the first link we see is the one which matches the majority of our search criteria. To view the website we will left click the link once. This will bring us into the website of www.abin-pa.org. The opening page begins with a big WELCOME! greeting. The welcome page shows me the mission of the organization as well as who runs the organization and the site informs me that the organization is a non-profit.
As you can see there are numerous choices for us to pick to assist us in our research. There is even a 1-800 phone number provided if we are uncomfortable searching the site with the computer or are unable to find what we want. We can see there are upcoming events by scrolling down the page, without clicking on anything. On the left we can left click on any of the choices and the site takes us to details regarding the topic. There is an email link provided if we want to email a specific question to the individuals who work within the nonprofit organization of ABIN.
For today let’s choose “Support Groups”. We will left click once on “Support Groups” listed on the left side of the webpage; the options within this website are in alphabetical order to make your search easier. After clicking, what you will see is pictured below:
The option of “Support Groups” gives us numerous locations where we can choose a location which is most convenient. To view additional information for a location nearest to us, we would left click on the location. For our example we are choosing Wyomissing, PA. The website provides information on location and point of contact with also the days and times of meetings. There may be a referenced webpage or email address for contact. The email address provided for Wyomissing, PA support services is [email protected]
As we are beginning to see from our Tech Therapy series, the options for website information is endless. And when it comes to keeping ourselves and our loved ones healthy and happy - knowledge is most important.
As mentioned in the previous article, it is always advisable to consult with your physician in regards to information you have researched through the web to validate the data.
Stephanie Knarr is a partner with AdvantageIT: Technology Support for Senior Living. AdvantageIT is a company that provides a dedicated Help Desk and computer support services to the residents of retirement communities, active adult developments, personal care and skilled care facilities. We also provide business consulting for those who serve seniors. AdvantageIT is based in Wyomissing, PA. Please contact Stephanie with any questions of comments at [email protected], or visit us online at www.advantageitco.com or Facebook.com/AdvantageITco.
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IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR AT MIFFLIN COURT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITYWhen considering a senior living community for your loved one, there are many important factors to consider. A key question to ask is how that community supports family involvement in the lives of their residents. Studies show that family visits and emotional support of the elderly can improve life expectancy by several years and create a more positive and optimistic environment. No one understands this more than Mifflin Court Senior Living Community in Shillington. At Mifflin Court, they recognize how important family is. That is why Mifflin Court offers family events such as the Old Fashioned
Summer Barbeque; an Easter buffet complete with an egg hunt for the visiting children; or the elegant annual Holiday Brunch. Most recently they hosted an Italian Dinner buffet, an enjoyable evening with live entertainment. The menu featured various pastas and sauces, meatballs and sausages, garlic bread, wine and homemade desserts. These are events that the residents, the families and the staff look forward to! Everyone enjoys themselves and gets to spend quality time with their family.
Mifflin Court also offers their resident’s family use of their private dining room for special events such as birthdays and anniversaries. The birthday meals even come with a complimentary birthday cake. Not only does Mifflin Court have family joining them, they have family members that call Mifflin Court home. They have not one but two sets of sisters, and also three married couples. One of their sets of sisters came to Mifflin Court at different times and was
reunited after losing touch over the years. Their niece tells Mifflin Court that they were together all the time when they were younger, spending at least every Sunday together for meals. Now they get to hang out together again after all these years. Their niece goes to see them regularly, just like she saw them at dinner every Sunday growing up. She says she has fond memories of that time and it’s great that they are finally together again.Another of the sister acts shared a home before going to live at Mifflin Court and now live together in a shared apartment. They do everything together. One family member says she likes to come and spend time with them here but also likes the fact that she doesn’t feel that she needs to be here every day because she knows whether she is here or not, her family is being well taken care of. She says it feels very warm and cozy here.In addition to the sisters, there are married couples too. One of the married couples has been with the community for a few years now. They still like to spend all their time together, even after all these years; they are still in love and in love with their home. Their daughter tells Mifflin Court they have been married over 60 years and she is glad to know that as they age, she doesn’t have to worry about them because she knows they are being well taken care of.Ask anyone that lives at or knows someone who lives at Mifflin Court Senior Living Community. Recently renovated, now more than ever, it’s a beautiful place to call home! For more information about Mifflin Court Senior Living Community or to schedule a complimentary lunch and tour for yourself or a loved one, please call 610.796.1600 or visit their website at www.Genesishcc.com/MifflinCourt.
Sisters Anna Lubas & Helen Szepanek Married couple Bob & Joyce Smith
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A Spring Gardening ChecklistBy Susan A. Anderson
The first step to a success gardening season comes with the preparation needed to get your garden ready. How
many of us have enthusiastically jumped full swing into the garden scene in mid May, only to be abandoning our efforts by early July with the vow to do it differently next season? Then interestingly we find ourselves in the same situation the following year, wondering how did that happen to me again!
Well why not keep that promise to yourself and start this year off with some organization and planning? Use the checklist guide below to get yourself moving in the right direction. Oh, and by the way....Happy Gardening!
VERY EARLY SPRING
Dream Up Your Vision for This Year’s Garden
1. Get out the pad, pencil and sketch book. Start to record your thoughts, drawings, doodles, pictures, and ideas. This step is vital. It becomes the magic that enables you to move your ideas out of the mental state and into physical form.
2. What do you want in your outdoor garden space? Ask yourself will it be flowers, veggies, herbs, furniture, decorations or a combination of all?
3. What will be its purpose? Determine what it is you want from your garden experience...Here are some questions to ask: Is my garden’s purpose: To grow food? Grow flowers? To be a place of sanctuary? To be your stress reduction therapy? Or maybe your free exercise membership program? Foster a deeper connection with nature? Once you know the answer, it helps you to better formulate your plans.
4. What do you imagine your garden will look like? Look through books, magazines, the internet. Start to create in your mind what you see as manifesting in this season’s garden. Record that information in some way that is useable for you. As you plan, you can incorporate these images into your design.
5. Organize your resources. What will you need to get this vision out of your idea book and into 3D form? Start researching suppliers for materials. Order/purchase what you will need to have on hand at a later date. Check out local gardening groups that may be helpful. Checkout online garden forums. There are many free easy resources available to us that are just moments away from discovery. Take full advantage.
EARLY SPRING
1. Cleanup: Go through your space where you will be gardening and start to clean up old debris from a previous season. I’m sure you don’t like to eat off of dirty plates, so too, don’t start your gardening season in a debris filled area.
2. Pruning:Prune any fruit trees if you didn’t do so in the winter, this needs to be done before they blossom. Prune any low hanging branches from trees that may be a safety hazard.
3. Start indoor seeds: Now is the time to get some of those early seeds planted indoors. Not sure which seeds to start indoors? Do an online search for a quick answer.
4. Prepare your equipment: Be sure to check the lawnmower, trimmers, the tiller, the tools, etc to make sure anything you plan to use is in good working order. Nothing is more aggravating than taking out a piece of equipment to use, only to find out plans are delayed because you delayed planning.
5. Sharpen tools: Your hand tools work best when they are cleaned and sharpened. You can thank yourself later on when you notice you are able to work more efficiently, effectively and productively, because you took the time to prepare.
6. Clean out the shed if you have one: When you open the door to your garden shed, can you walk in? If not, now is the time to clear out the old, clean up and reorganize. It is amazing how much money you can save by finding something in the shed you have forgotten you had and therefore don’t need to go out and purchase. This is also the time to cleanup any pots that will be used later. You might get creative and paint some of the old pots to give them a nice facelift. Still harboring old chemicals from the days before you knew any better? Time to organize them and _figure out where and how to properly dispose of them. Will you be needing any trellis’ or garden growing walls or supports? Shift through your things, you may find a treasure trove of items that can be used to assemble or make some attractive supports for the garden. I once used an old metal, over the door, shoe rack as a trellis for morning glories. It is a thrill to me to use something unusual in the garden to solve a problem from a wacky perspective.
Susan A. Anderson, Sellersville, PA, is the owner of Seeds for Change Wellness, a grassroots program focusing on providing educational information, programs and holistic health services. As a Reiki teacher and practitioner, Susan offers classes monthly and sees clients regularly. Visit her comprehensive website http://www.seedsforchangewellness.com for the latest information on health, wellness, spirituality, and environmental issues.
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A Limoges box is made in two or more parts. Each part is made in a separate mold. After allowing it time to set, the pieces are removed from the mold, are hand-sponged to smooth and remove any extra particles. The pieces are then fired in a special kiln. During this firing, each piece may shrink about 15%. The shrinkage causes each piece to take on a slightly variant shape from any other from the same mold. After the pieces cool, they are glazed and fired in the kiln again at a very high temperature. Now the pieces are ready to receive artwork. Each piece is exquisitely hand-painted by a Limoges artist, one color at-a-time! With each additional color, the Limoges receives another round of firing (3-4 or even up to 7-8 firings). Among numerous colors used, some boxes are decorated with 24K gold and/or chrome, which gives the Limoges box a beautiful gold or silver shine. Once the Limoges box parts have been fully painted and have gone through several rounds of firings in the kiln, they are ready to be hinged. The hinging process is an art form in itself and is performed by highly skilled craftsmen. As each piece is unique, the brass hinge has to be individually cut and fitted to it. Once the hinges are fitted and braised, they are then submerged in acid for a few hours to develop an antiqued patina. They are then adhered to each piece of porcelain by hand. A decorative clasp is also added and the Limoges box is ready to be admired and cherished by a collector!
If you have had the privilege of witnessing the manufacture of French Limoges boxes from start to finish, your admiration for these true works of art would increase a thousand fold! Limoges, France is
world-famous for its porcelain. Limoges boxes, small trinket or pill boxes, have been meticulously crafted in the Limousine region of central France since the 1700s. Today, very few select craftsmen are left in Limoges who still create these labor-intensive art pieces exactly in the same manner as in the 1700s.
Limoges boxes are made in a vast variety of styles and themes for every taste and area of interest. As well as being beautifully hand-painted on the outside, some have a painting inside the box. Other Limoges boxes come with a tiny accessory piece inside. Many Limoges boxes are only made in limited editions and bear the numbers at the base. However, many artists have produced only a few of each piece. Limoges boxes can cost between $75 to $500 or more, depending on the shape, color diversity and artistic efforts expended on the piece. For more information about Limoges boxes and to view a large selection of Limoges boxes, please visit www.LimogesBoxCollector.com. Grand Dezign offers an extensive selection of exquisite Limoges boxes made by the most artistic Limoges artisans at www.LimogesBoxCollector.com. Grand Dezign is a direct importer of Limoges boxes, working with the most artistic ateliers and manufacturing workshops in Limoges. Grand Dezign also offers a large selection of retired and rare pieces, especially the highly sought-after, retired Walt Disney Limoges collection made by Artoria Limoges.
Why French Limoges Boxes Are So CollectibleBy Vivianne Smith
Vivianne Smith is a an author with expertise in porcelain and fine china collectibles. Her travels to Europe and visiting many manufacturers’
factories and workshops has provided her with a wealth of information regarding the production of these works of art.
MID SPRING
1. Spring planting:The hardy veggies can be planted at this....see a list of what can be planted in your area. Where I live, it is a good time to put in the potatoes, onions, peas, broccoli, lettuce, collards, and mustard greens to name a few
2. Separate you plants: Now is the time to separate those perennials that are growing too big and would benefit from being separated. Plant them elsewhere or give them away to other gardening friends.
3. Build your beds: Putting in raised bed? Digging new flower gardens? Adding an herb area? Now is the time to get these beds ready and then start to amend your soil.
4. Prepare older beds: For those beds that have already seen prior action, take the time now to get them amended as well. The more you do in preparation of the soil, the healthier your plants will be.
5. Mulching: Mulching now saves on weeding later. Nothing takes the fun out of gardening faster than seeing your beds overrun with armies of weeds. Don’t let yourself get to that place of total frustration where you feel you can never get control.
6. Work your compost: Has your compost pile been laying dormant during the winter. Now that spring has arrived you can begin to work that compost pile back into full production. Composting is a science in itself. Check out other online resources that will help you in this area. Again, healthy soil leads to happy, healthy plants. Composting is part of that formula.
LATE SPRING
1. Shrub Pruning: For most flowering spring shrubs, wait until after they have bloomed to prune them.
2. Plant: After the danger of the last frost in your region, plant your annuals in the garden. I know we get itchy and want to get those beautiful plants into the ground, but if you do so too soon, their beauty quickly fades as death grabs a strangle hold upon them. Patience is one of the lessons the garden tries to teach us.
3. Take pictures: Keep a photographic record of what you are creating. It is fun to go back and see what has transpired over time. A pictorial journal is also a good way to keep a year to year record. Save some time next season by remembering what worked and what didn’t during this current season when you look back over your garden photos.
4. Enjoy Mother Nature: Regardless of the season, take some time to enjoy the beauty of the current season. Sit up, take notice and breathe in the joyful treasures we are gifted with when we connect with our Earth Mother. So as we started, so too we end, Happy Gardening!
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Lifecare is a term that is used in the retirement industry, although many times the concept of Lifecare and its
benefits are not well understood. Long-term care is a topic on the minds of many seniors today. With modern medicine continuing to advance, people are living longer than ever and life expectancy continues to increase. And as people live longer, the need for a variety of healthcare services, including, personal care/assisted living and long-term nursing care, increases. This prepaid continuum of care, called Lifecare, meets the needs of residents, beginning with residential living, followed by personal care/assisted living, and finally, skilled nursing care. In today’s environment of escalating health care costs, comprehensive levels of care are important. A standard Lifecare (All-Inclusive) contract includes residential living with all the lifestyle features and amenities available, plus unlimited personal care/assisted living and skilled nursing care whenever needed for as long as needed, all covered by the same monthly service fee.
Preservation of AssetsLifecare is a program that aids in the protection of financial
assets. By purchasing Lifecare for a set fee, with minimal inflationary increases, individuals have the assurance of knowing that the remainder of their income and assets will be protected in the event of a catastrophic illness which might require long-term skilled nursing care. In addition residents receive substantial tax benefits related to the prepayment of future health care costs.
Using Today’s dollars for Tomorrow’s Healthcare NeedsPurchasing Lifecare guarantees you will have care in the future
when you need it. You will have already paid for much of that future care with an investment made in today’s dollars. Even as daily costs for assisted living/personal care and skilled nursing care increase, you have already locked in your investment. Lifecare answers the questions of whether a person will be able to afford long-term care in the future. The price of Lifecare already includes long-term care for life at a predictable cost.
Security for CouplesRarely do both spouses in a marriage remain equally healthy for
an equally long period of time. By purchasing Lifecare, couples ensure that the appropriate levels of amenities and services will be available to both spouses simultaneously, for life.
This allows the couple to maintain their independence for a much longer period of time. Lifecare programs are a safety net of services that allows the couple to maintain a close, loving relationship while either spouse receives the care he or she needs and deserves. This alleviates one spouse having to provide round the clock care for the other, yet allows them to be together under the same roof while still paying the single monthly service fee. And finally, both spouses can rest assured that should one predecease the other, the remaining spouse’s care has been guaranteed.
Quality of Life Today and in the FutureLifecare provides the opportunity to maintain quality of life as we
progress through the continuum of life. The services provided by a Lifecare community with a contract for continuing care, assure the details that provide meaningful quality of life will be available as the years pass. Additionally it takes away the burden to the spouse, children, or Power of Attorney of locating and making the decision of where healthcare services will be provided in the future. Ultimately, Lifecare is designed to meet the needs of the individual at every level of the retirement experience.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a non-profit, Continuing Care Retirement Community offering residential, assisted living/personal care, skilled nursing and memory support care. Call us to learn more about Lifecare at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Please visit www.thehighlands.org or call 610-288-3405.
• The average annual cost for a private room in a nursing home in the Reading, Pa area is $112,785. The average annual cost for a semi-private room in the Reading, Pa area in a nursing home is $104,145. *Genworth Financial 2011 Cost of Care Survey
• The average annual cost for a private, one bedroom assisted living/personal care apartment in Reading, Pa area is $38,880. *Genworth Financial 2011 Cost of Care Survey.
• Nearly 70 percent of those turning 65 this year eventually will require long-term care in their lifetimes. *2006 Congressional Quarterly Report
• Medicare, a federal program, pays for approximately 12% of care in skilled nursing centers. *PA Department of Health 2007 Long-Term Care Questionnaire
• The lifetime probability of becoming disabled in at least two activities of daily living or of being cognitively impaired is 68% for people age 65 and older. *AARP. Beyond 50.2003: A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability, 2003, (11 Jan 2005).
• About 75 percent of single people and 50 percent of all couples spend all their savings within one year of entering a nursing home. *The Wall Street Journal, June 2000
• Roughly 40% of those reaching the age of 70 are expected to need some type of long term care during the rest of their lives. *GE Capital, 2002
• More than half of the US population will require long term care at some point in their lives. * Americans for Long-Term Care Security, www.ltcweb.org, August 2000
• One out of five Americans over the age of 50 is at risk of needing long term care in the next 12 months. *Americans for Long-Term Care Security, www.ltcweb.org, August 2000
• 60% of people over age 75 will need long term care and need care for approximately 3 years. *Business Week www.businessweek.com
Lifecare Contracts remain a good option for many Seniors!
Lifecare Contracts remain a good option for many Seniors!
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Keystone Villa at FleetwoodIND, PC • 484-637-8200501 Hoch Rd.Blandon, PA 19510www.keystonevilla.com
Kutztown ManorN • 610-683-6220Kutztown PA
Laurel Personal Care HomeN, PC • 610-562-2284Hamburg PA
Liberty SquarePC • 610-589-1679Stouchsburg PA
The Lutheran Home at ToptonCCRC, A/D • 800-322-9597 Topton PA
The Manor At Market SquareIND, PC • 610-373-0800Reading PA
Manor Care Health ServicesN, A/D • 610-374-5166West Reading PA
Manor Care Health ServicesN, A/D • 610-921-9292Laureldale PA
Manor Care Health ServicesN, A/D • 610-670-2100Sinking Spring PA
Manorcare PottstownN • 610-323-1837Pottstown PA
Mifflin CenterN • 610-777-7841Shillington PA
Mifflin CourtPC • 610-796-1600Shillington PA
Miller Personal Care HomePC • 610-374-9203Reading PA
Berkshire CommonsPC, A/D • 610-779-3993Reading PA
Berkshire CenterN • 610-779-0600Reading PA
Berkshire ManorN • 610-779-0600Reading, PA
Berks HeimN • 610-376-4841Leesport PA
Berks Leisure LivingPC • 610-916-8833Leesport PA
Bernet Golden Age Guest HomePC • 610-689-5360Birdsboro PA
Beverly Healthcare ReadingN • 610-779-8522Exeter PA
Buehrle Assisted LivingPC, A/D • 610-682-1360Topton PA
Chestnut KnollPC, A/D • 610-473-8066Boyertown PA
Colonial Manor Adult HomePC • 610-385-6175Douglassville PA
Columbia CottagePC • 610-927-0310Wyomissing PA
Country Meadows of WyomissingIND, PC, A/D • 610-374-31221800 Tulpehocken RoadWyomissing, PA 19610www.countrymeadows.comDanken HousePC • 610-678-9282Wernersville PA
Elmcroft of ReadingPC • 610-370-2211Reading PA
Phoebe Berks Health Care CenterN, RHB • 610-678-40021 Heidelberg DriveWernersville PA 19565www.phoebe.org
Phoebe Berks VillageCCRC • 610-927-85501 Reading DriveWernersville PA 19565www.phoebe.org
Phoebe Berks Village CommonsPC • 610-927-8512 1 Reading DriveWernersville PA 19565www.phoebe.org
Providence HouseIND • 610-376-7787Reading PA
Rittenhouse Senior Livingof ReadingPC • 610-208-8890Reading PA
Sacred Heart VillaPC • 610-929-5751Reading PA
Spruce ManorN, A/D, RHB • 610-374-5175West Reading PA
Stabon Manor Personal Care HomePC • 610-373-2272Reading PA
Twin Spruce of MyerstownIND • 717-866-2938Myerstown PA
The Villa St. ElizabethPC • 610-478-1201Reading PA
Walnut Woods of BoyertownIND • 610-367-6616Boyertown PA
Wyomissing Nursing &Rehabilitation CenterN • 610-376-3991Wyomissing PA
Evans Retirement CenterPC • 610-944-7257Fleetwood PA
Golden Living Center of ReadingN • 610-779-8522Reading PA
Golden Ridge at Furnace KnollPC • 610-693-5850Robesonia PA
Grand View ManorPC• 610-944-1800Fleetwood PA
Green Hills ManorPC • 610-775-1451 10 Tranquility LaneReading PA 19607
Harmony Hill Assisted LivingPC • 610-589-5415Womelsdorf PA
The HawthornePC • 610-375-9696Reading PA
Hearthstone at AmityPC • 610-385-7600Douglassville PA
Hearthstone at MaidencreekPC • 610-926-7600Reading PA
The Heritage of Green HillsCCRC • 484-269-5100200 Tranquility LaneReading PA
The Highlands at WyomissingCCRC, A/D • 610-775-23002000 Cambridge AvenueWyomissing PA 19610www.TheHighlands.com
Keystone Villa at DouglassvilleIND, PC, A/D • 610-385-50021152A Ben Franklin Highway EastDouglassvilla, PA 19518www.keystonevilla.com
Directory of Residential Facilities inBERKS, CHESTER, LANCASTER, LEBANON, LEHIGH & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES
Properties in boldface are advertisers in The Senior GuidebookLists provided and updated by PA Dept of Health, PA Dept of Insurance, and the County Offices of Aging
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AA - Active Adult IND - Independent Living PC – Personal Care/Assisted Living N - Skilled Nursing
RHB – Rehabilitation A/D - Alzeimer’s & Dementia Care CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Community (Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing/Independent Living)
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Lancashire TerraceRetirement VillageIND • 717-569-3215Lancaster PA
Landis HomesRetirement CommunityCCRC, A/D • 717-569-3271Lititz PA
Laurel View Memory SupportAssisted LivingA/D • 717-355-6000New Holland PA
The Long CommunityPC • 717-381-4900Lancaster PA
The Long HomePC • 717-397-3926Lancaster PA
Longwood ManorPC • 717-426-0033Maytown PA
Luther AcresCCRC • 717-626-6884Lititz PA
Magnolias of LancasterA/D • 717-560-1100Lancaster PA
ManorCare Health ServicesPC, N • 717-367-1377Elizabethtown PA
ManorCare Health ServicesN • 717-397-4261Lancaster PA
Maple Farms Nursing CenterN • 717-859-1191Akron PA
Masonic Village at ElizabethtownCCRC • 717-367-1121Elizabethtown PA
Meadow RidgePC/AL • 717-490-8100Lancaster PA
Mennonite HomeCCRC, A/D • 717-393-1301Lancaster PA
Moravian ManorCCRC • 717-626-0214Lititz PA
Mountain View Assisted LivingPC • 717-355-6000New Holland PA
Moyer Personal Care HomePC • 717-721-6194Ephrata PA
Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement CommunityN • 717-665-6365Manheim PA
The Muhlenberg LodgePC • 717-627-2335Lititz PA
Oak Leaf ManorPC • 717-872-9100Millersville PA
Oak Leaf Manor NorthPC, A/D • 717-898-4663Landisville PA
Personal Touch Assisted LivingPC • 717-733-3880Ephrata PA
Pleasant ViewRetirement CommunityCCRC • 717-665-2445Manheim PA
Quarryville PresbyterianRetirement CommunityCCRC, A/D • 717-786-7321Quarryville PA
Red Rose ManorPC • 717-394-8999Lancaster PA
Rheems Nursing CenterN • 717-367-1831Rheems PA
St. Anne’s Retirement CommunityN, PC, IND • 717-285-5443Columbia PA
St. John’s Herr EstateIND, PC • 717-684-0678Columbia PA
Sunny Crest HomePC • 610-286-5000Morgantown PA
Susquehanna Valley Reha-bilitation and Nursing FacilityN • 717-684-7555Columbia PA
United Zion HomeCCRC • 717-626-2071Lititz PA
Village Vista Skilled Nursing Facility N • 717-397-5583Lancaster PA
Vineyard of CentervillePC • 717-299-2919Lancaster PA
Evergreen EstatesRetirement CommunityPC • 717-394-2208Lancaster PA
Fairmount HomesCCRC • 717-354-4111Ephrata PA
Faith Friendship Villaof MountvillePC • 717-285-5596Mountville PA
Friendship CommunityPC • 717-656-2466Lititz PA
Garden Spot VillageCCRC, A/D • 717-355-6000New Holland PA
Golden Living Center N • 717-397-4281Lancaster PA
The GrovesPC • 717-733-2040Ephrata PA
Hamilton ArmsN • 717-393-0419Lancaster PA
Harrison House of ChristianaN • 610-593-6901Christiana PA
Harvest View Assisted LivingCCRC • 717-445-4551Narvon PA
Heatherbank Nursing andRehabilitation CenterN • 717-684-7555Columbia PA
Hershey Mill HomePC • 717-285-3358Mountville PA
Hearthstone Retirement VillaPC • 717-492-9692Mount Joy PA
Homestead VillageCCRC • 717-397-4831Lancaster PA
Hope HousePC • 717-293-9089Lancaster PA
Lancashire Hall Nursing andRehabilitation CenterN • 717-569-3211Lancaster PA
Akron HavenPC • 717-859-4141Akron PA
Audubon VillaN, PC • 717-626-0211Lititz PA
Brereton Manor Guest HomePC • 717-872-2403Washington Boro PA
Brethren VillageCCRC • 717-569-2657Lancaster PA
Calvary Fellowship HomesCCRC • 717-393-0711Lancaster PA
Cambridge LancasterPC • 717-397-3000Lancaster PA
Cherry Street HomePC • 717-684-7060Columbia PA
Cocalico Assisted LivingPC • 717-335-2244Denver PA
Cocalico Christian HomePC • 717-336-1788Denver PA
Colonial HallPC • 717-397-3000Lancaster PA
Colonial LodgePC • 717-336-5501Denver PA
Conestoga ViewN, RHB, A/D • 717-299-7850Lancaster PA
Country Meadows of LancasterPC, A/D • 717-392-41001380 Elm AvenueLancaster, PA 17603www.countrymeadows.com
Country View ManorPC • 717-284-3350Quarryville PA
Denver Nursing HomeN, PC • 717-627-1123Stevens PA
Ephrata ManorIND, N, PC • 717-738-4940Ephrata PA
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Arden CourtsA/D • 610-366-9010Allentown PA
Atria BethlehemIND, PC, A/D • 610-317-0700Bethlehem PA
Blough Healthcare CenterN • 610-868-4982Bethlehem PA
Cedarbrook Nursing HomesN • 610-395-3727Cedarbrook Lehigh County Home Allentown PA
Country Meadows of AllentownPC, IND, A/D • 610-395-6521Allentown PA
David A Miller Assisted LivingPC • 610-794-53001925 Turner StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.org
Fellowship ManorN, PC, IND • 610-799-3000Whitehall PA
Good Shepherd Home BethlehemN • 610-807-5600Bethlehem PA
Good Shepherd HomeLongterm Care FacilityN • 610-776-3136Allentown PA
Green Meadows at AllentownPC • 610-434-7433Allentown PA
Holy Family ManorN • 610-865-5595Bethlehem PA
Kirkland VillageCCR • 610-691-4504Bethlehem PA
Lehigh Manor Nursing & Rehab Center N, A/D • 610-366-0500Macungie PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital TCU• 610-402-3300 Allentown PA
Liberty Nursing And Rehab CenterN • 610-432-4351Allentown PA
Luther Crest Retirement CommunityCCRC • 610-391-8220Allentown PA
Manorcare Health Svcs AllentownN, A/D • 610-776-7522Allentown PA
Manorcare Health Svcs-Bethlehem IN, A/D • 610-865-6077Bethlehem PA
Manorcare Health Svcs-Bethlehem IIN • 610-861-0100Bethlehem PA
Moravian Village of BethlehemCCRC • 610-954-7349Bethlehem PA
Mosser Nursing HomeN, A/D • 610-395-5661Trexlertown PA
New Seasons at MountainviewPC, RHB, A/D • 610-797-4651Allentown PA
New Seasons at AllentownPC, RHB • 610-433-9220Allentown PA
Phoebe ApartmentsIND • 610-794-62621901 West Linden StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.org
Phoebe HomeN, RHB • 610-435-90371925 Turner StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.orgPhoebe TerraceRetirement CommunityAA • 610-794-60001940 Turner StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.org
Sacred Heart Hospital TCFAllentown PA • 610-776-4500
St. Luke’s TCU• 610-954-4242Bethlehem PA
Traditions of HanoverIND • 610-882-0400Bethlehem, PA
Valley Manor Nursing And RehabN • 610-282-1919Coopersburg PA
Westminster VillageCCRC • 610-434-6245Allentown PA
Hearthstone Manor of LebanonPC, A/D • 717-272-8782Lebanon PA
Hill Farm EstatePC, IND • 717-867-5176Annville PA
Kar-Lyn HomesPC • 717-274-7525Lebanon PA
Kindred PlaceIND • 717-867-5572Annville PA
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home• 717-838-5406Palmyra PA
Lebanon Valley HomeN • 717-867-4467Annville PA
Linden VillagePC, A/D • 717-274-7400Lebanon PA
ManorCare Health ServicesN, A/D • 717-273-8595Lebanon PA
Palmyra Nursing HomeN • 717-838-3011Palmyra PA
Pleasant View RetirementCommunityCRC, A/D • 717-665-2445Manheim PA
Rothermel L Caplan TCU• 717-270-7729Lebanon PA
Spang Crest ManorPC, N, RHB, Daycare• 717-274-1495 Lebanon PA
The Traditions of HersheyIND • 717-838-2330Palmyra, PA
Twin Oaks Nursing HomePC, N • 717-838-2231Campbelltown PA
Twin Spruce of MyerstownPC • 717-866-2938Myerstown PA
United Christian Church HomeCCRC • 717-867-4636Annville PA
York StreetPC • 717-272-1124Lebanon PA
Welsh Mountain Samaritan HomePC • 717-355-9522New Holland PA
Westvue at Homestead VillagePC • 717-397-4831Lancaster PA
Willow ValleyRetirement CommunitiesCCRC • 717-464-6800Lancaster PA 800-770-5445
Willow Valley – The Glen N, PC • 717-464-6161Lancaster PA
Willow Valley – Meadow RidgePC • 717-490-8100Willow Street PA
Willow View HomePC • 717-786-5519Willow Street PA
Woodcrest VillaRetirement CommunityCCRC, A/D • 717-390-4100Lancaster PA
Woodland HeightsRetirement CommunityCCRC • 717-445-8741Narvon PA
Zerbe Sisters Nursing CenterN • 717-445-4551Narvon PA
Cedar HavenN, A/D • 717-274-0421Lebanon PA
Columbia Cottage-Palmyra• 717-832-2900Palmyra PA
Cornwall ManorCCRC • 717-273-2647Cornwall PA
ECC Retirement Village – AlbrightCCRC, A/D • 717-866-6541Myerstown PA
ECC - Stone Ridge CampusCCRC, A/D • 800-223-5704Myerstown PA
Elmcroft of LebanonPC • 717-228-0909Labanon PA
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Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living ResidencePC • 215-542-8787At Fort WashingtonFort Washington, PA
Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Gwynedd EstatesPC • 215-628-8840Spring House, PA
Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at NormandyPC • 215-699-8727Blue Bell, PA
Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Spring House PC • 215-628-8110Lower Gwynedd, PA
Park Avenue ManorPC • 215-679-4022Pennsburg, PA
Peter Becker CommunityPC • 215-256-9501Harleysville, PA
Rydal ParkCCRC • 215-885-6800Rydal, PA
Sanatoga CourtPC • 610-718-0900Pottstown, PA
Sanatoga Ridge CommunityIND • 888-539-0088Pottstown, PA
Sauders HouseN, A/D • 610-658-5100Wynnewood, PA
Senior SuitesPC • 610-272-6200Norristown, PA
Shannondell at Valley ForgeCCRC • 800-669-2318 Audubon, PA
Souderton Mennonite HomeCCRC, A/D • 215-723-9881Souderton, PA
Southampton EstatesCCRC • 888-311-2287Southampton, PA
Spring Mill Presbyterian VillageIND, PC • 610-828-4848Lafayette Hill, PA
Springfield ResidenceCCRC • 215-233-6300Wyndmoor, PA215-233-6300
Springhouse EstatesCCRC • 888-365-2287Lower Gwynedd, PA
St. Joseph’s ManorPC • 215-938-4000Meadowbrook, PA
St. Mary’s ManorPC • 215-368-0900Lansdale, PA
SummersgatePC • 215-572-8300Jenkintown, PA
Sunrise Assisted Living of AbingtonPC, IND • 215-576-8899Abington, PA
Sunrise Assisted Living of Blue BellPC • 215-619-2777Blue Bell, PA
Sunrise Assisted Living of HaverfordPC • 610-896-9777Haverford, PA
Sunrise Assisted Living of Lafayette HillPC • 610-940-3888Lafayette Hill, PA
The Birches at Arbour SquarePC, A/D • 215-541-3700Harleysville, PA
The Colonnade of SchwenksvillePC • 610-287-1822Schwenksville, PA
Waverly HeightsCCRC • 610-645-8600Gladwyne, PA
Whitemarsh HousePC • 215-233-1575Flourtown, PA
Willowbrooke Court at Normandy FarmsN, PC, IND • 215-699-8727Blue Bell, PA
Willow Crest ManorPC • 888-9WillowWillow Grove, PA
Willow LakePC • 215-830-0433Willow Grove, PA
Willow Ridge CenterN, A/D • 215-830-0400Hatboro, PA
Wyncote Church HomeCCRC, PC • 215-885-2620Wyncote, PA
Gwynedd Farms EstatesCCRC • 888-302-2287Ambler, PA
Harston Hall PC, N • 800-699-1520Flourtown, PA
Highway Home for the Aged Inc. PC • 215-855-2697Hatfield, PA
The Inn Madelyn & Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life PC • 215-371-2100North Wales, PA
Integrated Health Services at WhitemarshN, A/D • 610-825-6560Whitemarsh, PA
Keystone HospicePC • 215-836-2440Wyndmoor, PA
Luther Park Personal Care Home PC, N • 215-659-3900Hatboro, PA
Manor Care Health ServicesN, A/D • 215-938-7171Huntingdon Valley, PA
Manor Care Health Services King of PrussiaN, A/D • 610-337-1775King of Prussia, PA
Manor Care Health Services LansdaleN, A/D • 215-368-4350Montgomeryville, PA
Manor Care Health Services PottstownN, A/D • 610-323-1837Pottstown, PA
Maple VillagePC • 215-675-0103Hatboro, PA
Mary J. Drexel HomePC, N • 610-664-5967Bala Cynwyd, PA
Masonic Home of Pennsylvania IND, PC, N610-825-6100Lafayette Hill, PA
Meadowood CCRC – Lifecare CommunityCCRC • 610-584-1000Worcester, PA
New Seasons at SummersGatePC, RHB • 215-572-8300Jenkintown, PA
Normandy Farms EstatesCCRC • 800-756-2287Blue Bell, PA
Alterra – Clare Bridge of MontgomeryPC • 215-540-0520North Wales, PA
Alterra - Wynwood of Mont-gomery PC • 215-542-9670North Wales, PA
Arbour SquareIND • 215-513-4250Harleysville, PA
Beaumont at Bryn MawrCCRC • 610-526-7000Bryn Mawr, PA
Blue Bell PlacePC • 610-227-6443Blue Bell, PA
Brandywine Assisted Living at Dresher EstatesPC • 215-591-4000Dresher, PA
Brandywine Assisted Living at Senior SuitesPC • 610-272-6200Norristown, PA
Bright Field • PC215-855-1235 Lansdale, PA
Brittany Pointe EstatesCCRC • 215-855-4109Lansdale, PA
Colonnade of SchwenksvillePC • 610-287-1822Schwenksville, PA
Columbia CottagePC • 610-409-8910Collegeville, PA
Dock Woods CommunityA/D, PC, N • 215-368-4438Lansdale, PA
Elm Terrace GardensCCRC • 215-362-6087Lansdale, PA
Fort Washington EstatesCCRC • 215-542-8787Fort Washington, PA
Foulkeways at GwyneddCCRC • 215-643-2200Gwynedd, PA
Frederick Mennonite CommunityCCRC, A/D • 610-754-7878 2849 Big Rd, Rt 73Frederick, PA
Friends Services for the Aging – Quaker CommunitiesCCRC • 215-619-7949Blue Bell, PA
Granite Farms EstatesCCRC • 888-499-2287Media, PA
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EldergardenLebanon PAPh. 717-274-3821Palmyr PAPh. 717-832-3854
Spang Crest ManorAdult Day ServicesLebanon PAPh. 717-272-1495
Concepts of Lehigh ValleyBethlehem PAPh. 610-866-7600
Lifepath, Older AdultDaily Living CenterBethlehem PAPh. 610-814-3141
Sarah Care Adult Day ServicesHrs: M-F 6:30 AM-6:00 PMSat. 8:00 AM-3:00 PMAllentown PAPh. 610-391-1576
Westminster VillageAllentown PAPh. 610-782-8390
Adult Day ServicesLansdale PAPh. 215-855-8296
Souderton PAPh. 215-703-0523
Advance Lane Training &Employment CorporationHrs: 8:30 AM-5:00 PMColmar PAPh. 215-822-6417
Applied Skills IndustriesHuntingdon Valley PAPh. 215-938-7767
Beelong Adult Day ServicesHatboro PAPh. 215-675-0103
Bon Homie Older AdultDaily Living CenterHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PMLimerick PAPh. 610-792-8820
Center Point Training CenterWorcester PAPh. 610-584-0550
Evergreen Adult Day ProgramWyndmoor PAPh. 215-233-6309
Frederick Mennonite Community Adult Day CareHrs: M-F 7:00 AM-5:30 PMFrederick, PAPh: 610-754-7878
Helen L. Weiss Senior Day ProgramNorth Wales PAPh. 215-371-2121
Helping HandsBechtelsville PAPh. 610-754-6491
Main Line Adult Day CenterBryn Mawr PAPh. 610-527-4220
Manatawny ManorAdult Day ServicesHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PMPottstown PA Ph. 610-705-3749
Montgomery AdultDaily Living CenterLansdale PAPh. 215-855-7997
Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery CountyNorristown PAPh. 610-275-1960
Senior Care of Blue BellBlue Bell PAPh. 610-828-4144
Senior Care of GibraltarHorsham PAPh. 215-443-5300
Adult Day Servicesat Garden Spot VillageHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PMNew Holland PAPh. 717-355-6226
Ephrata AreaRehabilitation ServicesEphrata PAPh. 717-733-0710
Lancaster GenerationsLancaster PAPh. 717-656-8783
Lancaster Regional Medical CenterLancaster PAPh. 717-295-8211
Landis Homes Adult Day ServicesLititz PAPh. 717-581-3920
Masonic VillageAdult Daily Living CenterElizabethtown PAPh. 717-361-5353
PAI Adult Day ServicesLancaster PAPh. 717-519-6740
Spanish AmericanCivic AssociationLancaster PAPh. 717-397-6267
The Senior Center Adult Daily CareM-F 7:30 AM-5:30 PMGap PAPh. 717-442-2496
Sarah Care of Great ValleyM-F 7:00 AM-6:00 PMMalvern PAPh. 610-251-0801
Ageless HarmonyAdult Senior Day CareHrs: 7:30 AM-5:00 PMLaureldale PA Ph. 610-929-1197Mt. Penn PA 610-898-0712 Sinking Spring PA Ph. 610-685-2382
Down on the Farm Adult DaycareHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PMDouglassville PA Ph. 610-385-6175
Fox Hunt MeadowSenior Day Respite FarmHrs: 8:00 AM-8:00 PMBirdsboro PA Ph. 610-582-9887
Phoebe BerksTranquility PlaceHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM / M-FWernersville PA Ph. 610-927-8940
Prospectus Senior Day ServicesHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PMReading PAPh. 610-372-4637
St. Joseph Adult Day ServicesHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PMReading PAPh. 610-378-2267
Woodhaven Day Care for AdultsHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM2405 New Holland RoadShillington, PA 19607Ph. 610-777-4579
Adult Care of Chester CountyHrs: 6:30 AM-6:30 PMExton PA Ph. 610-363-8044Kennett Square PAPh. 610-444-4413
Lynch Homes Adult Day CareMalvern PA Ph. 610-647-4309
Tel Hai Adult Day CareHrs: 6:00 AM-7:00 PMHoney Brook PA Ph. 610-273-9333
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Sheppard’s Pie
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed5 carrots, chopped1 onion, chopped1 lb lean ground beef2 TBL all-purpose flour1 TBL ketchup1 TBL butter1 TBL finely chopped onion1 TBL vegetable oil¾ cup beef broth½ cup shredded Cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper to taste
Add a layer of peas and or corn before topping with potatoes.
Ingredients: Preparation:
Optional:
1. Preheat over to 350°
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
3. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and ¼ cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash and set aside.
5. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear.
6. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
7. Add ketchup and beef broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Next spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese.
9. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Here is a great recipe sure to warm the home this Spring.
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How To Choose Non-medical Home careIt’s no surprise that the vast majority of seniors, almost nine out of 10, prefer to age in place. The burden placed on families striving
to achieve this goal, however, is daunting. Family members wanting to help loved ones age in place, due to preference or financial necessity, can become extremely stressed. In fact, one study cited that the stress caused can lead to premature aging and shorten lives by up to 10 years.
As the population ages and many more families face this situation, non-medical home care is one solution. Non-medical home care offers a range of services to meet the needs of seniors or individuals with disabilities and helps to lessen the stress forced upon family caregivers. Most non-medical home care companies offer personal care, homemaking and companionship. Depending on the company, assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and incidental transportation may also be included in the rate.
The flexibility of non-medical home care is ideal when care needs are evolving or to ease a difficult transition due to a sudden change in health or the loss of a spouse. Caregiver services are available by the hour, overnight or for longer term, live-in situations. Non-medical care is additionally suitable for respite purposes and chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS or spinal cord injuries. This style of non-invasive care can also support enhanced planning for someone in an assisted living facility or nursing home or in conjunction with hospice care.
Rates can vary, but on average, the cost of home care is less than, or equal to, assisted living. For example, Griswold Home Care, Berks County’s oldest exclusive non-medical home care provider, offers affordable care at an average of $16 per hour or $160 per day for a live-in caregiver, including all services noted above.
As we observe everyday with many Griswold Home Care clients, non-medical home care provides a much-needed opportunity for family members to rest, prevent burnout and retake control of their lives. This break allows families the ability to balance work and family responsibilities, giving them the energy to be emotionally present when they are needed most. Children, especially those living far away, can also find solace in the knowledge that their parents are being cared for by trained professionals.
Undoubtedly, having a fully dedicated caregiver is a great option for care. For the client, enjoying familiar surroundings, keeping consistent routines, encouraging social and physical activities and supporting good nutrition and healthcare practices, are beneficial both emotionally and physically.
When looking at companies, five things to note are:
How do they seek and retain qualified, trustworthy caregivers?
What does the rate include and will it increase as more care is needed?
What ongoing communication is in place to ensure both the client and caregiver are thriving?
How responsive are they to your needs?
Are they willing to take challenging or short-term cases?
Gary R. Hawkins, CSA (Certified Senior Advisor)Owner, Griswold Home Care
What is Home Health Care?Home health care is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The goal of home health care is to treat an illness or injury. Home health care helps you get better, regain your independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible.
In general, home health care includes part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care, and other skilled care services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology (therapy) services. Services may also include medical social services or assistance from a home health aide. Usually, a home health care agency coordinates the services your doctor orders for you.
• Wound care for pressure sores or a surgical wound• Physical and occupational therapy• Speech-language therapy• Patient and caregiver education• Intravenous or nutrition therapy• Injections• Monitoring serious illness and unstable health status
• Help with basic daily activities like getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, eating, and using the bathroom
• Help with light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and cooking for the patient
NOTE: In order to cover home health care, Medicare and other health insurance plans have certain requirements. For example, Medicare requires you to be “ homebound. ” Read more about how Medicare covers home health care, or call your plan for more information.
If your doctor or referring health care provider decides you need home health care, they should give you a list of agencies that serve your area. If they suggest an agency or give you a list, they must tell you whether their organization has a financial interest in that agency.Use Home Health Compare to find out more about each agency and talk to your doctor or other health care provider about the information you find here. Keep these things in mind:
• There are differences in how home health agencies operate and the services they provide. Look closely at each agency and the services they offer, discuss your options with your doctor or other health care provider, and choose the agency that best meets your needs. Your choice should be honored by your doctor, hospital discharge planner, or other referring agency.
• Your choices may be limited by agency availability, or by your insurance coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare health plans, or other health insurance plans may require that you get home health services from agencies they contract with. Call your plan for more information.
Once your doctor refers you for home health services, the home health agency will schedule an appointment and come to your home to talk to you about your needs and ask you some questions about your health. The home health agency staff will also talk to your doctor about your care and keep your doctor updated about your progress. Doctor’s orders are needed to start care. It is important that home health staff see you as often as the doctor ordered.Here are some examples of what the home health staff should do:
• Check what you are eating and drinking. • Check your blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and breathing. • Check that you are taking your prescription and other drugs and any
treatments correctly. • Ask if you’re having pain. • Check your safety in the home. • Teach you about your care so you can take care of yourself. • Coordinate your care. This means they must communicate regularly with
you, your doctor, and anyone else who provides care to you.
As a patient of a Medicare-approved home health agency, you have several rights and the home health agency must provide you with a written copy of them. They include rights such as the following:
• The right to choose your home health agency. (For members of managed care plans, the choices will depend upon which home health agencies your plan works with.)
• The right to have your property treated with respect • The right to be given a copy of your plan of care, and participate in
decisions about your care • The right to have your family or guardian act for you if you are unable • The right to make complaints to the agency or the State Survey Agency
about your treatment, care that’s not provided, or staff shows disrespect for you or your property
For more information go to www.medicare.gov, and select Home Health Compare.
Examples of skilled home health services include:
Examples of home health aide services include:
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American Red Cross 3 610-861-5105Assured Assistance 3 3 3 3 610-796-4737
Bayada Nurses 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 610-406-9000Chestnut Knoll 3 3 3 3 610-473-3328
Comfort Keepers 3 3 3 3 3 610-678-8000Griswold Special Care 3 3 3 3 3 610-372-9940
Home Instead Senior Care 3 3 3 610-372-2500Loving Hands Homecare 3 3 3 3 610-916-1271
Maxim Healthcare Services 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 610-678-1594PatientCare 3 3 3 610-373-0300
The Birches at Home 3 3 3 267-933-6800United Disabilities Services 3 3 3 888-837-4235
Visiting Angels 3 3 3 610-898-7880
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These comments are frequently heard by staff at Phoebe’s Berks Village in Wernersville from residents who are delighted with the amenities of the luxurious retirement community.
From the ability to select your style of accommodations to choosing how much you want to participate in the myriad activities and events that Phoebe Berks Village offers, our residents are reminded of the deluxe vacations they have experienced in the past.
Our elegant dining room features group seating to allow for new friendships to be made or longtime friends to re-connect. Live entertainment, SpectiCast broadcasts of cultural events, movies, shopping trips and an in-house beauty salon add to the resort-style atmosphere.
The indoor pool, up-to-date fitness center, well-kept walking trails and full schedule of fitness classes offer something for everyone. Phoebe Berks recently added outdoor bocce, shuffleboard and a putting green in a beautiful boardwalk location on the grounds of the rural campus.
Unlike a vacation, this wonderful maintenance-free dream in which you can indulge in your favorite activities never has an expiration date. There is no need to pack or suffer through long lines at airport security. Better yet, you don’t have to say good bye to the friends you have made at the end of the trip. They are now your neighbors and would be happy to spend a care free afternoon sharing a snack in the café, playing a game of bridge or traveling to one of the many local attractions in Berks County.
Give yourself the gift of a vacation lifestyle without the hassle. Your life can be a pleasure cruise at Phoebe Berks Village!
The new Phoebe Berks Boardwalk features bocce, shuffleboard, and a putting green. Residents can also relax in the lovely
screened in gazebo.
Residents at Phoebe Berks enjoy high quality menus prepared by Cura Hospitality. Produce is often sourced from local farms.
Phoebe Berks Village Offers Vacation Lifestyle in Your Own Backyard
“Living at Phoebe Berks Village is like being on a cruise ship or staying at a resort!”
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Arlen and Ellie Reppert are from an era when courting was customary, a commitment was golden and marriage was for life. Approaching their 69th wedding anniversary, these lovebirds look back at the roads they’ve traveled and know that home is where their sweetheart is. “Living with Ellie is all the good stuff,” said Arlen, 89, as he began to tell the story of how he and his bride first met. It all started at a doggie-roast held at a friend’s house in Hamburg. “Funny thing,” he said. “I wore my white shoes and it had rained earlier in the day. I didn’t want to ruin them so I left the party early. It’s a good thing my friend called me to come back to the party or I would have never met the love of my life.” As he reminisces, Ellie, 86, hangs on his every word like it was the first time she is hearing the story. Ellie was just as smitten and said, “Come up and see me sometime.” Arlen took Ellie to the park on their first date. There was a local band playing and he thought it would be a fun thing to do. Even though the music started, they never got out of the car because they had so many things to talk about. That conversation led to four years of dating and then marriage in South Carolina where Arlen was stationed in the military. There were only five people in attendance at the ceremony. “Today, everyone carries on,” said Arlen. “Weddings are so expensive!” Wanting to settle down and quit renting an apartment for $30 a month, they built their own home in Lenhartsville, Maiden Creek. They settled there and had two children, David and Lois. “Life was good,” said Arlen with Ellie looking on, her face lighting up every time Arlen would look over at her. After years of working hard and raising their family, they decided to downsize and build their retirement home on a cornfield in Hamburg. It was a one-story that was easier to manage and had a view where you could see for miles. “I only had one job my whole life besides being in the service. After 45 years of driving a truck for Pennsylvania Steel and Ellie working part-time at a local jewelry store, it was time to enjoy ourselves with our six grandchildren,” said Arlen. “This was the house to do just that.” Retirement was sweet, but it did not ease Ellie’s workload in her senior years. “When a man retires, he does nothing, when a woman retires, she still keeps going with things like cooking and cleaning,” stated Arlen. Their son David and his wife Donna suggested another move to a place where the burden of everyday life was off of both of their shoulders. Agreeing that Ellie should be enjoying her golden years too, they took a tour at Keystone Villa
at Fleetwood and decided on a one bedroom apartment in the Independent Living Community. “I am so glad we came,” he exclaimed. “Since moving in here it is like Ellie is on vacation.”
“Everyone is so friendly here,” said Ellie. “A couple of our neighbors from home even moved here too.” Since moving to Keystone Villa, Arlen and Ellie had a few medical concerns and decided to move to the Personal Care neighborhood to receive the extra help they needed. They feel safe in their environment and know that the staff is checking in on them 24 hours a day. Arlen said, “I want her in good shape so I can love her with all my heart. I’d give her my life, she’s that dear to me!” He added with a wink, “My home is where my sweetheart is!”
Home Is Where Their Sweetheart Is
Keystone Villa offers Independent Living, Personal Care & Memory Care at an affordable month- to-month lease with no buy-in fees or hidden costs. All-inclusive apartments feature spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom designs with wall- to-wall carpeting, kitchenettes, large bathrooms and a variety of floor plans to choose from. With a fitness center, beauty salon and library, residents have plenty of time to enjoy life because meals, housekeeping, linen service and transportation are included.
For more information, please visit www. KeystoneVilla.com.
Arlen and Ellie Reppert, residents at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, are living a
love story that never ages. They know that no matter where they are, home is where
their sweetheart is.
Arlen and Ellie Reppert on their wedding day May 12, 1943.
