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Senior athletes go for gold at the 2014 Citiparks Spring Games By John Clancy Senior Center Director Citiparks Healthy Active Living Program For Pittsburgh Senior News

More than 200 Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh residents ages 60 and older participated in the 2014 Senior Spring Games sponsored by the Citiparks’ Healthy Active Living Program. The games are held twice a year with spring

and fall games throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Congratulations to Duke Winkowski and Phyllis Haduch, the leading overall male and female winners from this year’s spring competition. Duke, from the South Side Healthy Active Living Center, led the way in the men’s division with 10 gold and 2 bronze medals. Phyllis, from the

Mt. Washington Healthy Active Living Center, led the women’s division with 6 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze. Close on both Duke’s and Phyllis’ heels were Bob Baker (West End) with 7 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze, and Dee Stromberg (Mt. Washington) with 5 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.

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Who can get prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) about one out of five men or 20 percent will get this disease. There is a greater chance of developing prostate cancer as a man gets older. This disease also has a higher prevalence among African American men. As a man matures, usually after age 50, the prostate continues to grow. When this happens, the prostate

tissue can press on the urethra, which is the thin tube that empties urine from the bladder. This can lead to problems passing urine. This condition is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but it’s important to know that this condition is not cancer, nor does it lead to prostate cancer. If you are suspected of having prostate cancer, then a small needle biopsy of the prostate is taken to confirm a cancer diagnosis. Generally, prostate cancer is considered a low grade cancer because it grows slowly in the body. Treatments are determined on the severity of the cancer and the age of the individual. What is a prostate cancer screening? There are two screening tools used to test for prostate cancer. The first is a digital rectal exam, whereby the doctor inserts a finger inside the rectum to feel for any abnormalities in size and shape of the organ. The second screening test is a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, which looks for elevated proteins in the blood produced by the prostate gland. Men should speak with their doctors about the benefits of these tests. Unfortunately, the tests aren’t perfect, especially the PSA. Sometimes there are false positives and false negatives which may require additional testing such as an ultrasound or a needle biopsy. The research is still out for determining best screening methods, and if in fact the screening methods are useful. Two years ago the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

conducted a comprehensive review of the medical evidence and concluded that the benefits of PSA-based screening for prostate cancer do not outweigh the expected risks. Discuss with your doctor if prostate cancer screening is appropriate for you. What happens if I have prostate cancer? Because prostate cancer generally grows very slowly, most physicians decide to take the “watch and wait” approach. This is decided because some of the treatments are radical and do more harm than good. Radiation burns the skin and surgery can sever sensitive nerves responsible for urinary and sexual functions, which may lead to incontinence or impotence. Hormone therapy is also a possible option. If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, depending on age and stage of cancer, your doctor will help you decide which treatment is best for you. Finally, while cancer is not always preventable, the best thing for you to know is to stay healthy by eating a well balanced diet, regular exercise and yearly exams to keep up to date on other health screenings and vaccinations. Simple lifestyle changes such as drinking less alcohol and quitting smoking can also help reduce your risk. By knowing your body, lab test results and vital signs, you can stay ahead of prostate cancer as much as possible. More information on prostate health is available at www.cancer.gov. PSN

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Entertainment and Events * Pittsburgh CLO’s 2014 Summer Season features Legally Blonde The Musical and the National Tour of Evita, fresh off its hit Broadway engagement. This Season will also include the outrageous comedy masterpiece Spamalot, seventime Tony Award®-winner CATS and musical film turned Broadway, Footloose. Call (412) 281-3973 or visit www. pittsburghclo.org for show details and upcoming dates and times. * The 2014 Summer Concert Series takes place at South Park Amphitheater and Hartwood Acres Park. In addition to the concert series, the county will offer “Movies in the Parks” and “Big Band Bashes. All concerts are free, unless otherwise noted, and all are subject to change. A complete schedule is available online at www.alleghenycounty. us/summer. For more information, call

the Allegheny County Special Events Office at (412) 350-2528. * The Squirrel Hill Active Senior Network meets every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. in room C of the Squirrel Hill Library, 5801 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Bring your calendar to give and receive information about social and civic resources and opportunities. It’s fun to make plans, get out more and create friendships. Call Jean at (412) 242-8603 or Linda at (412) 521-3494. * The annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regetta is set to take place July 2 through 4 at Point State Park, 101 Commonwealth Place, North Shore. Enjoy live entertainment, dog show, fireworks, kids activities, competitions and much more. Visit www.threeriversregatta.net for complete details.

* The 32nd annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will take place July 11 through 20 at various locations around Pittsburgh. Visit www.pvgp.org for complete details. * The second annual Deutschtown Music Festival takes place in the East Ohio Street business district of Pittsburgh’s Northside at noon July 12. This all-free event features over 50 local bands, food trucks, beer tent, flea market, artists’ market and other activities. Multiple acts will perform during the day at both Allegheny Commons park from noon to 4 and then a closed block of Foreland Street from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Following the outdoor activities, live bands will play throughout 8 different walkable venues and clubs, one band per hour. Call (412) 320-0312 http://deutschtownmusicfestival.org for details.

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Senior athletes go for gold at the 2014 Citiparks Spring Games Continued from page 1

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2014 Spring Games medal winners.

Also new this year was the Spring Games Awards Celebration held at Riverview Park on June 3. All game participants were invited to attend a funfilled day of mini-senior game events, a rhythmic dancing demonstration, group led exercising, smoothie making and potted plant creating. Lunch consisted of hot dogs, homemade macaroni salad, baked beans and a variety of cakes. Councilman Corey O’Connor was on hand to award gold, silver and bronze medals to the first, second, and third place male and female athletes in the 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85+ age divisions. More than 350 medals were awarded. After the awards presentation, attendees danced and sang the afternoon away to DJ-played hits. Every attendee was given the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for door and cash prizes.

Alberta Bey (Homewood) and Loretta Ramsey (Homewood) show off their dart skills.

There were 20 triple medalist at this year ’s games: Dora Jackson (South Side), Elizabeth Chambers (Hazelwood), Barbara Kraynick (Penn Hills), John Werthman (South Side), Betty Lou Welsh (Greenfield), Patrick Carmack (South Side), Kathryn Schutz (Lawrenceville), Charles Howsare (Greenfield), Helen Dennis (Hazelwood), James Cichra (Sheraden), Paul Mancerella (Greenfield), Pat Toney (South Side), Barbara Robinson (Hazelwood), Nalda Millender (Northview Heights), William Carey (Greenfield), Centhyia Strothers (Hazelwood), George Locke (Hazelwood), Gail Phillips (Elderberry Junction), John Kushner (Sheraden) and Charles Kehren (South Side). Meanwhile, there was a large group of double medalist: James Weaver (Sheraden), Xiu Lin Zhao (Greenfield), Rita Ernharth (Sheraden),

Cristina Josephson (Morningside) leads Tom Tominac (Northside) and Dee Stromberg (Mt. Washington) in rythmic dancing.

Councilman Corey O’Connor with Phyllis Haduch (Mt. Washington), the top women’s medal winner.

Gerald Cirell (Lawrenceville) and Connie Donovan (Mt. Washington).

Other top medal winners were Rosemary Wilczynski from Lawrenceville (last year ’s women’s leader) and Giovanna Palmieri from Greenfield with 10 medals a piece. Leon McCray (McKinley Park), Tom Tominac (North Side) and James Boyle (Mt. Washington) took home 8 medals a piece. Gretchen Bryant (Homewood), Frank Grassel (West End), Christel Krausse (Morningside) and Frances Sokol (South Side) all won 7 medals each. Mary Ellen Purnell (Lawrenceville), Charlie Seay (Homewood), Dorcas Byrnes (Lawrenceville) and Jenny Thompson (Homewood) were awarded 6 medals each. Fivetime medalists at these games included

Milton Jones (Southside), Ben LeDonne (Sheridan), Richard Barton (Lawrenceville), Kenneth Tintelnot (Bethel Park), Oscar Coffman (Sheraden), Charles Gilbert (Hazelwood), Virginia Turba (Mt. Washington), and William Ernharth (Sheraden). With four medals a piece were Fannie Bates (Homewood), Ted Szoch (Brighton Heights), Monna Baker (West End), Judy Winkowski (Southside) and Marian Allen (Homewood).

hockey shoot-out, Kooshball, shuffleboard, table tennis, frisbee toss, softball throw, walk-a-thon—and a new event this year: the team pentathlon, which consists of teams of four participating in tailgate toss, darts, basketball shoot, hockey shoot-out, and walk-a-thon. The highest overall scored team wins the Citiparks’ Pentathlon Trophy for their center and will compete to defend their title at the Fall Games, which will take place from September 9 to 23. The first ever Citiparks Pentathlon Trophy was awarded to the team of Duke Winkowski, Bob Baker, Ben LeDonne and Tom Tominac.

Fourteen events were conducted over a two week period, including 8-ball pool, basketball shoot, archery, bowling at Princess Lanes and Wii bowling, darts,

Elizabeth Chambers (Hazelwood) Jo Alice Galloway (Morningside) Frana Lanese (Morningside). Judy Leonard (Brighton Heights) and Aileen Cobb (Brighton Heights) do some pre-lunch exercises.

Betty Callio (Lawrenceville) and Ben LeDonne (Sheraden) try out the tailgate toss.

Medal Winner from Mon Valley Senior Center. Photos provided by John Clancy

Medal winners George Williams (Hazelwood), Chuck Gilbert (Hazelwood) and James Weaver (Sheraden) get ready to enjoy lunch.

Beverly Locke (Hazelwood) shows her medal winning toss. Continued on page 12

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Eileen Werthman (Southside), Ann Collins (Mt. Washington) and Oscar Coffman (Sheraden) do a little dancing.

Senior athletes go for gold at the 2014 Citiparks Spring Games Continued from page 11 Stanley Mikolajek (Lawrenceville), Barbara Coffman (Sheraden), Pat Palmer (South Side), Margaret Lockhart (South Side), Jim Kraynick (Penn Hills), Alberta Mosco (Lawrenceville), Sandra Gearhart ( Lawrenceville), Joseph Zieger (West End), Claudia Lawrence (Lawrenceville), Lola Schirra (Beechview), Janice Carter (Sheraden), Jack

Mary Grech and Betty Jackson (Sheraden) unwind with some cards.

Murphy (Hazelwood), Beverly Locke (Hazelwood), George Williams (Hazelwood), Louise Thomas (Northview Heights), Betty Callio (Lawrenceville, and Walt Peterson (South Side). Congrats to all the single medal winners: Al Andrews (Lawrenceville), Mary Jane Waymire (Presto), George McDonald (Hazelwood), John Yeso (Hazelwood), Eileen Cane (Morningside), Janet McConaha (South Side),

Duke Winkowski (Southside) explains to Jim Weaver (Sheraden ) and Rosemary Wilczynski (Lawrenceville) how he won so many medals.

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City of Pittsburgh’s Chief of Operations Guy Costa addresses the awards celebration attendees.

(Carnegie), Dolores Sheridan (Beechview), Gladys Hollaman (Northview Heights), John Koerber (South Hills), Carol Bittner, Wenzhen Zhang (Greenfield), Michael Staub (South Side) and Timothy Mooney (Beechview).

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Christel Krause (Morningside) and Frank Grassel (West End) watch Oscar Coffman (Sheraden) make a toss in Kooshball. Photos provided by John Clancy

Thanks to all of the talented senior athletes who participated in the Spring Games. Citiparks Healthy Active Living will hold their Fall Senior Games from September 9 to 23. To join in on the fun or for more information on one of the 14 City of Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living Centers near you, call (412) 422-6570. PSN

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fter what seemed like a neverending winter this past year, the hot summer weather we’re now having is a welcome treat. Yet there are some precautions you may wish to take when the temperature and humidity soar. As we age, we become more sensitive to heat-related stress for several reasons. Some older adults may have chronic medical conditions that change normal body responses to heat, and seniors are also more likely to take prescription medicines that may impair the body’s ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration. Even with healthy seniors, the body doesn’t adjust to sudden changes in temperature as well as it did in younger years. Potential heat-related health conditions According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, heat-related illnesses are known collectively as hyperthermia, a condition that occurs when the body overheats. Types of hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat fatigue, heat syncope (lightheadedness or fainting in the heat), heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is one of the most common. Its symptoms can present as dizziness and fainting, nausea and vomiting, muscle cramping, headache, a fast yet weak pulse or

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overall weakness, heavy sweating, skin that’s cold and clammy, and fast, shallow breathing. Those with heat exhaustion may have a normal body temperature. To treat with first aid, get the person to lie down in a cool place. Loosen clothing and apply cool, wet cloths. Fan or move the person to an air-conditioned place. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue and if vomiting occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

Heat stroke, or sun stroke, is more serious. Its symptoms are extremely high body temperature (103 F or higher), hot but dry skin, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea, and even unconsciousness. Most likely, the person will not sweat. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Dial 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Continued on page 16 Volume 5, Issue 9

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As a first aid, move the person to a cooler environment and remove clothing. Try a cool bath or sponging the back of neck and armpits to reduce body temperature. Use fans or air conditioning. Do not give fluids. Precautions that you can take Allegheny County seniors are fortunate to have resources at their disposal for assistance in handling hot weather conditions. The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging’s (DHS/AAA) network of Senior Community Centers provides a respite from the heat and offers information on how to stay cool during periods of hot humid weather.

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“We also encourage seniors to consider other air-conditioned places such as a shopping mall, movie theater or local library when extreme temperatures occur,” says Marian Matik, Administrative Officer 2 with DHS/AAA’s Community Based and Entry Bureau. In addition, any senior can visit a cooling island. Marian explains: “Cooling islands are senior centers that elect to remain open beyond their normal operating hours in extreme heat. So individuals who don’t have air conditioning, for example, can get some relief by staying at one of these centers during the hottest part of the day.”

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If you don’t have a means to get to the center, DHS/AAA can help, as well. A call to SeniorLine will begin the process of exploring your transportation options and helping you register for OPT, ACCESS or another form of transportation. Information about the locations and hours of cooling islands is usually given on the local daily newscasts. For the frailest homebound older adults, DHS/AAA is able to provide Hot Weather Boxes. “These prepared boxes contain light refreshments such as protein shakes, canned fruit and tuna and other things that help to keep one’s energy up if it’s very hot,” Marian says. “The boxes also include hot weather tips to follow.”

Anyone under care management who is deemed “at risk” is also eligible for preventative check-ins by a care manager when there is an emergency. “Our care managers will call and check on their frailest participants or anyone they know is at risk,” says Russ Goralczyk, in-home and miscellaneous services supervisor with DHS/AAA’s Options Care Management bureau. “Since inhome workers [through provider agencies] physically see their clients on a regular basis, they are able to check on them, as well, and determine if something is not right—like the air conditioning is not working in the senior’s apartment, or the person seems sluggish and possibly dehydrated. When needVolume 5, Issue 9

ed, we do resource counseling, such as reminding individuals to get their air conditioners checked and serviced. If there’s an emergency situation with an individual or in the building, for example, we send care managers out to make sure seniors are taken care of, especially those who may be using oxygen. We respond to individual emergencies, as well as countywide emergencies— such as a severe storm that blows through the area, causing power outages and other damage.” DHS/AAA encourages people to reach out and check on older family members and neighbors during extremely warm weather. “By simply taking a moment to check on an older person, you could save a life,” comments Don Grant, DHS/ AAA’s supervisor for Protective Services. “We sometimes get calls from neighbors or out-of-state relatives of an elderly person who is living alone, and we’ll work with the person’s care manager if they have one. In life threatening situations, an immediate visit will be made. If the person is incapacitated in some way, Protective Services gets involved to help the individual. We may also request a wellness check from the police department to make sure that senior is okay. The senior may need to be relocated, for example.” For any of the above scenarios, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine is the entry point to learning about and receiving services. For assistance with keeping safe in hot weather, call (412) 350-5460. PSN

Are you at higher risk or heat-related stress? You may be if you have the following: * A heart condition that causes shortness of breath (such as congestive

heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that increases edema to the lower extremities, or causes increased shortness of breath or shortness of breath while lying down.

* A respiratory condition that causes increased shortness of breath,

breathlessness, gasping or wheezing.

* You are on hemodialysis. If so, check with your doctor or dialysis center

to determine if you should increase your fluid intake. Maintain your dialysis schedule.

* Diabetics should avoid ingesting sugared or carbonated beverages

when increasing fluids.

* You have a decreased ability to move around. * You have dementia or another cognitive impairment. * You are taking certain medications that may cause dehydration or affect

the responses to heat by the heart, blood vessels or sweat glands. * You are substantially overweight. * You drink alcoholic beverages. * You are dehydrated.

Precautions to take when the temperature rises 4 Rest. 4 Avoid vigorous activity, or reschedule activities for cooler times of the day. 4 Drink plenty of water or cool, nonalcoholic beverages. Avoid extremely

cold liquids, as this may cause cramps.

4 Avoid long periods in the direct sun or in unventilated rooms. 4 Keep air conditioning or fans running. 4 Wear light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, and a hat when

out in the sun.

4 Wear appropriate sunscreen protection. 4 Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath, or apply a cool, damp towel

around the neck.

4 Consider visiting an air-conditioned shopping mall, public library or senior center to cool off. Volume 5, Issue 9

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Help is available to ensure that older adults get relief from summer heat

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July Menu Tuesday, July 1: Tuna baby pea salad, marinated tomatoes, sliced beets, fruit cocktail, oatmeal-raisin cookie. Wednesday, July 2: Hamburger, baked beans, sweet coleslaw, watermelon cubes. Thursday, July 3: Boneless pork, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, plum. Friday, July 4, 2014, Independence Day: Closed. Monday, July 7: Beef stew, noodles, orange. Tuesday, July 8: Creole chicken, leaf spinach, brown rice, pineapple tidbits, chocolate chip cookies. Wednesday, July 9: Meatloaf with tomato gravy, whipped potatoes, wax beans, whole wheat bread, nectarine. Thursday, July 10: Turkey and provolone cheese sandwich, pasta primavera, marinated cucumbers, cantaloupe cuts. Friday, July 11: Pork with gravy, lemon potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cherry gelatin. Monday, July 14: Baked round steak, glazed yams, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, July 15: Italian seasoned chicken, spinach salad, macaroni salad, apple. Wednesday, July 16: Baked cod with paprika, white bean salsa, Italian green beans, sliced peaches. Thursday, July 17, Birthday menu: Turkey teriyaki meatballs, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, fudge brownie. Friday, July 18: Cold roast beef sandwich, coleslaw, beet slices and chives, apricot halves, oatmeal-raisin cookie. Monday, July 21: Swiss steak, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, plum. Tuesday, July 22: Turkey sandwich, shells salad, orange, graham crackers. Wednesday, July 23: Bow ties with meat sauce, green and wax beans, tossed salad, watermelon cubes.

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Thursday, July 24: Chicken breast, potato salad, white corn and pea salad, apple. Friday, July 25: Pork loin with apple glaze, vegetable medley, brown rice, sliced peaches. Monday, July 28: Turkey, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, nectarine, chocolate chip cookie. Tuesday, July 29: Chef’s salad bowl, corn and black bean salad, watermelon cuts. Wednesday, July 30: Stuffed cabbage, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot slices, mandarin oranges. Thursday, July 31: Baked cod with lemon wedge, cheese tortellini with marinara sauce, Italian green beans, banana. This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.

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

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Summer nutrition tips: Handling warm weather foods in a safe way

By Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN Giant Eagle Corporate Nutritionist For Pittsburgh Senior News Many of us promised in the frigid cold of this past year’s endless winter to not complain about the heat of summer. So much for promises . . . broken! So now that the heat is on and the air conditioning is cooling, it’s time for some food and nutrition tips related to what we drink and how we handle food for summer survival.

Hydration. This is an ongoing nutrition theme and one that older adults need to be reminded about for health needs. This is not a time to limit fluids since the combination of heat and dry air (even cold dry air) takes a toll. Yes, water is still the best. Slice lemons and oranges and drop them into your water (remember to wash them first). Sliced cucumbers are a refreshing option as well, along with mint, basil or other herbs. Iced tea or coffee can fit the need for staying hydrated; just keep the caffeine low (try decaf or herbal choices). Soda water can be also the sparkling choice. Try adding a spoonful of frozen orange juice concentrate into the soda water for a health-smart orange soda. The remaining concentrate can be made into orange juice.

Water bottles. Remember that once your mouth is on the bottle, you have added the potential for harmful bacteria to develop as the water bottle sits in your hot car, bus or porch. For this reason, it’s good to invest in a refillable personal water bottle, but keep it at a safe temperature and wash with hot water and soap. The two-hour food safety rule should be your guide. Safe food. Speaking of the two-hour rule, this applies to food that is not at a safe temperature (hot or cold, not room temperature). This guideline is all year but is especially important in the heat of summer. Protein-containing items like deli meats, chicken, egg or tuna salad come to mind but any cut or prepared food fits the rule. Potato or macaroni salad, cut fruit, vegetable

salads—keep all of these at refrigeration temperatures or toss. This definitely applies to the food you may be tempted to take home after eating out. Grilling safety. Grilling is a healthy way to prepare food but once again there are some guidelines to consider. Electric grills can be used inside but gas or charcoal need to be in a ventilated area. And always have the right equipment for safety—like oven mitts, long handled turners or tongs, and a meat thermometer (that you use correctly). Safe grilling also is connected to starting with lean meat; dripping fat that causes flames on the gas grill to sear the meat can be a health risk. For more grilling safety tips and nutrition help, check out http://www.fsis. usda.gov. PSN

Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services 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 family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors. Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home. Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services? A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask? A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

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Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services • Companions • Medication Management

• • • • •

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Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include: • • • • • • •

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A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services

LifeSpan holds beach party themed picnic

Seniors for Safe Driving

Seniors looking for a great way to spend a summer evening, join your friends and neighbors at a Senior Fest Picnic sponsored by Dormont Borough and LifeSpan’s Hillsdale Senior Resource Center. This year’s picnic with a beach party theme will be held indoors at the Thomas Lloyd Recreation Center (The Dormont Pool Recreation Center) located at 1801 Dormont Ave., Friday, July 25 from 5 to 9 p.m.

If you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior driving education program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person.

Tickets are $12 per person and include a picnic style dinner, music, bingo, jewelry boutique, live entertainment and door prizes. Tickets must be purchased no later than July 16 at LifeSpan’s Hillsdale Senior Center located at 1444 Hillsdale Ave. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Call the center at (412) 343-6050 for details or visit www.lifespanpa.org. for more information. PSN

Free 2014 Kids Summer Movie Festival begins Bring the grandkids out for the 2014 Kids Summer Movie Series at Waterworks Cinemas, 930 Freeport Rd., O’Hara Township. Movies are free and held at 10 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9 a.m. Seating is limited so come early. Call ahead for groups of 25 or more. Call (412) 784-1416 or visit www.moviescoop.com for movie details. PSN

• July 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blueberry Hill Retirement Community, 34 Blueberry Lane, Wexford. • July 25 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Forbes Regional Hospital, 2570 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville. • August 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Independence Court of Monroeville, 279 Center Rd., Monroeville. • August 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shaler Township Municipal Building, State Senator Randy Vulakovich, 300 Wetzel Rd., Glenshaw. For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. Online courses are now available. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. Space is limited so register early. PSN

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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back? If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.

You must: • be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.

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Participants will receive study treatment at no cost and may be compensated up to $230 for their time.

For more information, please call 412-623-1714.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

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However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances. This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis: 1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections 2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting 3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.

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University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.

By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

ooks like another year has rolled around. We find ourselves looking forward to your joining us in preparation for the huge events that are held during the December holiday to hopefully delight our friends in the Allegheny County Kane facilities and other nursing facilities around western Pennsylvania.

This year, the big change is the fact that we will be sorting and wrapping for a four-day week. If you find that you can spare a day or so, kindly mark on your calendar the week of July 28 through 31. On Monday, July 28 from noon to 4 p.m., we will be taking in donations and moving articles from the storage area. Tuesday through Thursday we will be onsite from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will allow volunteers to have enough time to travel without experiencing workday traffic. Our giant wrap will be at the Shoppes at Northway (formerly Northway Mall), although this year we will be found in the store area

In-Home Senior Care Personal Care Meal Preparation Errands & Shopping Homemaking & Laundry

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formerly utilized by the Dollar Store. Use the same entrance as the last several years, which has easy access off the mall’s lower level of the mall on the McKnight Road side. The address is 8000 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh. We are seeking donations again to make this endeavor possible. Last year, you made it possible for us to visit shut-ins and residents in nine different counties in Pennsylvania. We also honored our wounded warriors at the Veterans Hospital in Oakland. Our goal this year is 2,300 shut-ins and residents, but it will depend on the number of donations received. We are targeting five counties: Allegheny, Butler, Blair, Indiana and Washington. Do you have anything that can cheer a shut-in? We look for new or gently loved stuffed animals, knitted or sewn lap robes and shawls, ball caps, socks, writing paper and cards, books, and various toiletries. Holiday ribbon and ornaments are used for package

decorations. Ladies love purses and gents like baseball caps, besides the lovingly hand-made wheelchair bags or totes. Our volunteers are always amazing us with the variety of items they donate. Costume jewelry is also a favorite for both men and women; Mardi Gras beads are a big hit, as well. Remember that the slightly used items you donate may be the gem that lights the eyes of a resident shut-in this holiday season. As usual, light refreshments will be served to the volunteers assisting with the separating, sorting and wrapping of gifts. So if you have an hour or two to assist us with our efforts, you are most welcome to drop by the wrap location. AARP thanks you for considering the support of this community service project. Gather your calendars and see if you are free to come in and help make this an extra special holiday event. To volunteer, call Bill Campbell at (412) 655-2843 or me at (412) 761-1549. PSN

AARP News Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. July 23 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. There will be bingo after the meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are welcome. Dormont AARP #3016 will meet noon July 12 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Broadway Ave., Beechview. The meeting will be held in the church basement. Parking is available. Following the meeting, a social will follow with surprise entertainment. Glenshaw AARP #3744 will hold their annual picnic from 2 to 6 p.m. July 8 at

the Ranch House in North Park. Bring a dish to share. Call Phyllis at (412) 4864282 for details. 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 refreshments and bingo. Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183 for more information. Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. July 24 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd.,

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Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings. All are welcome. Dues are $7 per year plus a membership with the National AARP Group (www.aarp.org or 888-our-aarp). For more information, call Christine Lakomy (412) 881-1726 or email crsy4329@verizon. net. PSN

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n Saturday, June 16, 1973 my sister Peg and I attended the U.S. Open held at the Oakmont Country Club. It was the first golf tournament we had ever seen and as we headed home my sister and I agreed that it had been an exciting affair. The one big thing that stands out in my mind about that day at Oakmont was how at day’s end Peg and I found ourselves sitting outside the press tent. One by one famous golfers including Arnold Palmer, Julius Boros, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Trevino were escorted into the tent for an interview. My sister and I were so close to these great golfers we could reach out and touch them. We both got a kick out of that. We weren’t there the following day when a young fellow named Johnny Miller came from six strokes behind to shoot a 63 and win the Open. For the four day event Miller shot a 279, one stroke better than runner-up John Schlee. In the final round Miller birdied half the course. Miller ’s first place earnings for winning the Open were $35,000.

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Counting endorsements, his total earnings for winning golf’s premiere event were $49,000. The Oakmont Country Club was the most beautiful golf course I had ever seen. As a teenager I had picked up the game of golf, but my outings were limited to public courses. While these public courses served their purpose, Oakmont could have been compared to a golfer’s Garden of Eden. Never before had I seen greens and fairways in such beautiful condition.

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That day was the first time I saw western Pennsylvania’s Arnie Palmer in action. He was born and raised in Latrobe and had a large gathering of fans known as Arnie’s Army. Wherever Palmer went that day the fans followed. If Palmer made a birdie putt or hit an exceptional drive, they let out a roar. During the open, there was talk that the weather had something to do with Johnny Miller’s low score of 63. Earlier in the week there had been quite a bit of rain and the rain had softened Oakmont’s famous “fast” greens. Regardless of the weather it was quite an accomplishment on the part of Miller. Not only did he have the great golf course at Oakmont to overcome, he also had a legion of living legends to contend with. Miller brought youth and excitement to the game of golf and his name now ranks with that of the other great golfers from that time when golf was at its best. PSN

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n June 2014, there have been ceremonies regarding World War II events, especially the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Here is a story about a historical event that did not happen in Natrona, Harrison Township, 25 miles from Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River, during World War II. “When a German submarine was captured off the coast of Long Island during World War II, it was discovered that at the top of the Axis “hit” list for sabotage and demolition was the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company of Natrona. The reasons were obvious: at the time, the Penn Salt complex included cryolite processing used in aluminum production (for war planes); production of hydrofluoric acid needed to make high octane aviation gasoline, plastics, and aerosol bombs for insect control in the South Pacific. Hydrofluoric acid was also an essential ingredient in the production of uranium and plutonium bombs. Penn Salt’s “House of Secrets,” as it was known to most workers, contained this high security work.” Quoted from the Historical Natrona book, by Charles J. Culleiton, May 2009, Creighton Printing Company, Freeport Road, Creighton, PA. PSN

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This was golf’s golden age. Men like Palmer and Nicklaus helped propel the game into the national spotlight and being within an arm’s length of them is a memory I will always treasure.

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Dentist: $100. Patient: $100 for just a few minutes work?

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

Dentist: Well, I can extract it very slowly if you like.

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – 1 (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

Teller: You certainly do! This is a bank.

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