Lifestyles over 50 Lehigh Valley Senior Directory

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

Getting older is only fun for pre-adolescent kids. For the rest of us, it is an unpleasant fact of life, and while we cannot slow the hands of time, we can choose how we manage it.

Since 2006, LIFESTYLES Over 50 has sought to educate and equip seniors, boomers, and caregivers to live vibrant and healthy lives. For 2023, we transformed our format to be a quarterly directory and magazine, to provide our readers with access to community services, informative articles, timely information, and hopefully a few good laughs with jokes, puzzles, and nostalgia. The new format is designed to meet the needs of our community and to empower readers to make healthy choices for their minds, bodies, and souls!

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Common Scenarios

Hospital Discharge Unsafe at Home Memory Issues

After a fall or other health crisis, a senior is discharged from the hospital to skilled nursing or undergoes therapies to return to their living situation and lifestyle. Sometimes the normal routine and living situation must change to accommodate recovery time and the long-term health needs. See the services that are in the Aging in Place category.

Most older adults desire to remain in their home for as long as possible. At some point the individual needs services to help them remain safely at home. This may include adult day services, non-medical home care, home health care, and home modifications like grab bars and stair lifts. See the services that are in the Aging in Place category.

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is on the rise. Those with memory issues have specialized needs, and depending on the level of cognitive impairment, there are numerous services to enhance quality of life, mitigate the effects of dementia, and keep the individual safe. Stand-Alone Memory Care Communities and Personal Care Homes offer memory care services in the Housing Options category.

Aging in Grace

Navigating the maze of senior care is complex. One must consider not only desired lifestyle but also physical, mental, social, and spiritual conditions. This Senior Care Map is designed as a starting point for planning. Answer the questions and read the outcome suggestions on the facing page.

Are you looking to stay home or move? Stay

Move

Do you need help with daily living activities, i.e., cooking, dressing, housekeeping, bathing?

Do you have memory issues?

Do you need help with daily living activities, i.e., cooking, dressing, housekeeping, bathing?

Do you have any memory issues?

Do you desire social interaction? No Yes

Do you desire social interaction?

Do you have reliable caregivers?

Senior Care Map Outcomes

Below are suggestions for mapping of care. Please note that the below information is intended for educational purposes only, and decisions should be made only after discussing your situation with a qualified professional. We recommend that you call the organizations that offer the services that you are interested in. If you do not have any idea where to start you can call our Care Team at 855-233-7034.

If you do not need care in the imminent future it is still wise to have a plan in place. It is recommended that you continue to stay active, engage in social activities and have your financial and legal matters in order. Discuss your end-of-life wishes with your family to ease the burden on your family.

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Having a plan of care, working with a doctor and forming a strategy to address the memory deterioration may slow the advancement of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Sometimes individuals are able to remain home safely with the help of reliable family members and other caregivers. This includes having a caregiver assisting with home help, companionship and personal care tasks. It could also include attending an adult day care center or an all-inclusive care program. For individuals who value social interaction, it is important to continue attending family, volunteer, church, and other events as you are able. Family caregivers should also seek caregiver support groups.

Individuals with sharp minds but needing some assistance around the house benefit from home care. They can receive weekly hours of service proportional to their needs and direct the caregiver to help where necessary, including transportation to doctors or other appointments, running errands, personal care, light housekeeping and more. These individuals may also consider adult day programs that provide transportation to and from the adult day centers. Family caregivers also benefit from the assistance.

Those looking to relocate may benefit from the wellrounded offerings of senior and independent living facilities and personal care homes / assisted living facilities. These communities are age-friendly, accessible and offer options for group outings and other activities. Those who are mobile may prefer a senior or independent living community since they are not in need of the support services offered by the personal care homes / assisted living facilities. For those who need assistance with activities of daily living, a personal care home / assisted living facility would provide the services necessary to fit their needs.

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Individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia may consider senior / independent living as long as they are accompanied by a spouse or family caregiver, or supported with caregiving services. Those in more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia should seek information on personal care or memory care communities that have services on-site, including secured dementia units and trained staff.

Financial Matters

One aspect that each individual will need to assess in all care outcomes is the cost of each level of care. One must consider their financial resources and work with a qualified professional to understand which options they can afford. In some cases, the individual will pay from their own resources because government programs, insurances, and other outside funding programs may not suffice.

Levels of Care Page Definition

Active Adult Communities Senior Housing 23 32 Housing exclusively or ideally for seniors who can live independently or with some self-directed care. Often, no services are offered by the facility. Personal Care Homes / Assisted Living

State licensed facilities that offer private or semi-private rooms to those who need assistance with living activities but do not require skilled nursing care.

Adult Day Centers Aging in Place

Adult Day Centers provide a coordinated program of professional and compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting. Services are designed to provide social and some health services for adults who need supervised care in a safe place outside the home during the day. They also afford caregivers respite from the demanding responsibilities of caregiving. Adult day care facilities for the elderly are licensed and inspected by the Department of Aging. Costs for Adult Day Centers range from $60/day to $100+/day on average in the Lehigh Valley. The costs are paid for with private funds or may be partially or fully covered by long-term care insurance, Veterans Assistance, or Medicaid through the county’s Aging Waiver Program.

6:30-5:30 M-F

Adult Day Services at Westminster Village 2156 Hanover Avenue, Allentown, PA 18109 YourVeryBestDay.org 610-782-8390

6:30-5:30 M-F 8:00-2:00 Sat

Devi Adult Day Services 2045 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017 deviadultday.com 610-419-3665

SarahCare of the Lehigh Valley 7010 Snowdrift Road, Suite 100m Allentown, PA 18106 sarahcarelv.com 267-644-5635

SeniorLIFE

Senior LIFE is an all-inclusive care program, see p. 18 3365 High Point Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18017 SeniorLifeLehighValley.com 610-954-5433

6:30-6:00 M-F

8:00-5:00 M-F 24/7 on-call service

7:30-5:00 M-F

YWCA Bethlehem Adult Day Center 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017 YWCABethlehem.org 610-867-4660

AT BETHLEHEM

Opening This Winter

Scheduled to open this winter, excitement is building for the area’s newest senior community – The Vero at Bethlehem. Managed by Leisure Care, The Vero is backed by more than 50 years of excellence in hospitality-focused senior living, bringing a unique and refreshing approach to retirement.

The Vero at Bethlehem is maintenance-free and worry-free, giving you more time to focus on what brings you joy. Our residents will enjoy premier dining, exercise, travel, education, relaxation, social opportunities, and more – you name it, we’ve got it. Our caring and compassionate staff are your partners in senior living. We can’t wait to welcome you home to The Vero at Bethlehem. Call (610) 936-9848 to learn more today!

Non-Medical Home Care

Caring Grace Home Care Agency, LLC 881 Third Street, Suite B-2 Whitehall, PA 18052

610-443-1850 CaringGraceHomecare.com

ComForCare Home Care - Lehigh Valley 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310 Allentown, PA 18103

Everyday Home Care 4949 Liberty Lane, Suite 210 Allentown, PA 18106

610-628-9705 ComForCare.com/lehigh-valley

610-966-2676 EveryDayHomeCareLLC.com

Family Caregivers Network, Inc. 901 Main Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073

215-541-9030 Family-caregivers.com

Home Helpers of Northern Lehigh Valley 4330 Lehigh Drive, Suite 1 Walnutport, PA 18088

Home Instead Senior Care of Northampton County 2508 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017

610-596-7055 homehelpershomecare.com/northlehighvalley

610-868-7333 homeinstead.com/location/730

Non-Medical Home Care

Right At Home 101 S 3rd St, Suite 201 Easton, PA 18042

610-253-9605 RightAtHome.net/lehigh-valley

Right At Home Lehigh County & East Berks County 1541 Alta Drive, Suite 304 Whitehall, PA 18052

Senior Solutions Home Care 175 W. North Street Nazareth, PA 18064

Seniors Helping Seniors 801 Lehigh Street Easton, PA 18042

Visiting Angels of Lehigh Valley 4801 Saucon Creek Road Suite 150, Center Valley, PA 18034

484-350-3075 RightAtHomeLV.com

610-258-0700 Senior-Solutions.com

610-590-8787 SeniorCareLehighvalley.com

610-628-2655 VisitingAngels.com/Allentown

Medical home care, also known as home health care, is prescribed by a physician and is administered by a registered nurse or other medical professional in a home setting. It is often used to treat an illness or injury and many times is covered by Medicare, medical insurance, and other insurances, depending on an individual’s circumstances. The chart below shows the types of insurance that each provider accepts.

BAYADA Home Health Care 610-625-1577 bayada.com 100 Brodhead Rd Suite 120B Bethlehem, PA 18017

BrightStar Care of Stroudsburg & Allentown 570-223-2248 brightstarcare.com/stroudsburg-allentown 1401 N. Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 104 Allentown, PA 18104

Maxim Healthcare 610-740-3800 maximhealthcare.com 1550 Pond Rd, Suite 160 Allentown, PA 18104

Meribah Staffing LLC 1005 Brookside Road Suite 240, Allentown PA 18106 484-995-1327 meribahstaffing.com

Lehigh Valley Health Network Home Care 610-402-7800 lvhn.org 2024 Lehigh Street, Ste. 100 Allentown, PA 18103

Lehigh Valley Therapy 610-440-2270 lv-therapy.com 1416 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067

St Luke’s Home Health and Hospice 484-526-1100 sluhn.org 240 Union Station Plaza Bethlehem, PA 18015

All Inclusive Care is a managed care program for frail, older adults who have been determined to need “nursing facility level of care” but wish to remain in the home and community. It is nationally known as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the older adult (PACE).

Senior LIFE 3365 High Point Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-954-5433 SeniorLifeLehighValley. com

Continuing Care at Home is a program that empowers independent, relatively healthy persons to stay at home even as their health needs change. It is a membership-based program consisting of a one-time fee based on age and plan and monthly fees based on the plan selected. Members experience the best aspects of a continuing care retirement community, long term care insurance and senior care management personally delivered - wherever you call home.

Friends Life Care/ Morningstar Living 175 W. North Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-1000 MorningstarLiving.org

Pathstones by Phoebe 4847 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, PA 18106 610-794-6700 PathstonesbyPhoebe.org

Senior Centers are nonresidential programs for older adults, providing a variety of social, educational, health, and recreational programming.

Lehigh County B’nai B’rith Apartments 1616 W. Liberty St., Allentown 18102. 610-8210207

Jesus Ramos Senior Center Located in Casa Guadalupe 218 North Second Street Allentown, 18102 610-435-9902

Cedarview Senior Center 4230 Dorney Park Road Allentown, 18104 610-398-1094

Central Park Senior Center 683 Wahneta St., Allentown 18109. 610-4351907

Coopersburg Senior Center 538 Thomas St., Coopersburg 18036. 610282-2330

Fountain Hill Senior Center 1100 Seneca St., Bethlehem 18015. 610861-0816

Gross Towers Senior Center 1339 Allen St., Allentown 18102. 610-439-6643

Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 Elm Street Allentown, 18102 610-437-3700 LVActiveLife.org

Phoebe Senior Center 1901 Linden St., Allentown 18104. 610-794-6262

Ridge Manor Senior Center 333 Ridge St., Emmaus 18049. 610-9652171

Slatington Senior Center 425 Kuntz St., Slatington 18080. 610-767-1250

Whitehall Active Lifestyle West Catasauqua Community Center 2301 Pine St., Whitehall, 18052, 610-443-0675

Northampton County

Basilio Huertas Senior Center 520 E. Fourth Street Bethlehem, 18015 610-868-7800 hclv.org

Cherryville Senior Center 4131 Lehigh Drive Cherryville, 18035 610-767-2977

Lower Nazareth Senior Community Center 306 Butztown Road Bethlehem 610-297-3464

Nazareth Senior Center 15 S. Wood Street Nazareth, 18064 610-759-8255

Northampton Senior Citizen Center 902 Lincoln Avenue Northampton, 18067 610-262-4977

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Old York Road Center

720 Old York Road Bethlehem 18018 610-867-4233

Park Plaza Senior Community Center 1800 Sullivan Trail Suite 140, Easton (610) 829-3201

Rooney Senior Center 4 East Fourth Street Bethlehem 18015 610-865-2092

Saucon Valley Community Center 323 Northampton Street Hellertown 610-838-0722

Silver Connection @ Easton Area Community Center 901 Washington Street Easton. 610-253-8271

Slate Belt Senior Center 707 American Bangor Road Bangor. 610-588-1224

Experts Aging in Place

Audiologist

Caring Solutions for Seniors and Families 2474 S. Church Street Allentown 18103 610-791-3003 Go4aprn.com

East Penn Hearing Center

East Penn Hearing Center 619 Dalton Street, Rear Bldg Emmaus, PA 18040 610-965-1093 EastPennHearingCenter.com

Care Management

A Care Manager is a person or organization who assists the older adult through the process of assessing care needs, creates a plan to provide for those needs, and coordinates the required services.

APG Eldercare Services

Geriatric Case Management and Social Work Consultation and Training 610-392-0667 APGEldercare.com

Family Caregivers Network, Inc. Family-caregivers.com 901 Main Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073. 215-541-9030

Lehigh County Office of Aging 17 S. 7th Street Allentown, PA 18101 610-782-3200 lehighcounty.org

LVHN, Fleming Memory Center 17th & Chew Streets Allentown, PA 18102 610-969-3390 LVHN.org

SeniorLink at Jewish Family Service 2004 Allen Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-821-8722 jfslv.org

Northampton County Area Agency on Aging 2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 Office: 610-559-3245 Referral: 610-559-3270 Northamptoncounty.org

St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates

5445 Lanark Road, Ste. 200 Center Valley, PA 18034 484-526-7035 SLHN.org

Elder Law

Elder law refers to several areas of law and estate planning practices as they relate to the elderly. Elder law attorneys assist with life decisions involving retirement, estate planning, and

long-term care. Elder law focuses on wills, trusts, tax issues, Social Security benefits, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, nursing home care, in-home care, powers of attorney, medical directives, and other legal matters.

Dianne C. Magee, Esq. Grim, Biehn, & Thatcher 104 S. Sixth Street P.O. Box 215 Perkasie, PA 18944 215-257-6811 grimlaw.com

Always Best Care of Greater Bethlehem 484-896-8867 Abc-Bethlehem.com 306 S. New Street Ste 110, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Berks Co. Office on Aging 633 Court Street Reading 19601 610-478-6500 Berksaging.org

Bucks County Area Agency on Aging 30 E. Oakland Avenue Doylestown 18901 215-348-0510 Buckscounty.org

Experts Aging in Place

Lifestyles over 50

Gross McGinley LLP

33 S. Seventh Street

P.O. Box 4060 Allentown, PA 18105 610- 820-5450 grossmcginley.com

Free senior living and other referral services 4847 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18106 Lifestylesover50.com 855-233-7034

Hospice

St. Luke’s Home Health & Hospice

240 Union Station Plaza Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-526-1100 slhn.org

Junk Removal & Hauling

Realtors

Senior real estate specialists (SRES) are licensed real estate professionals who specialize in helping older adults buy and sell real estate.

Vasiliadis Pappas Associates LLC

2551 Baglyos Cir # A14 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-694-9455 lawvp.com

Home Modifications

Grab Bar Pros

Serving the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area. Interior and exterior hand rails, railings and grab bars for residences. 610-393-6395 Grabbarpros.com Information & Resources

Hospice is comfort care given to persons who are terminally ill. The care emphasizes pain control, caregiver needs, emotional, and spiritual needs. The care does not include a cure to treat terminal disease. This is a Medicare benefit and is comprised of formal and informal care that can be provided in one’s home, a hospital, nursing home or freestanding hospice center.

Needs and Wants Moving & Cleanouts, LLC

Serving Eastern PA and Western NJ! 610-568-0170 NeedsandWantsMovingandCleanouts.com

Sandra Bordner, SRES Keller Williams Real Estate Looking for the Positive... 2901 Emrick Blvd., Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-751-7096 sandrabordner@kw.com

Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition

PO Box 3103

Allentown, PA 18106 1-877-334-8942 LVAginginPlace.org

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Compassion Care Hospice

3897 Adler Place Building C, Suite 180 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-770-6500 amedisys.com

Rummage Removers, LLC 526 N. St. Cloud St. #117 Allentown, PA 18104 855-278-6624 rummageremovers.com

Move Managers

Shirley Lang, SRES, ABR, SRS Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach (m) 610-509-9664 (o) 484-519-4444 ShirleyLang.com 3261 Rt 100, Suite 100 Macungie, PA 18062

Family Pillars Hospice 3910 Adler Place, Suite 130 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-625-2025 familypillarshospice.com

Lehigh Valley Health Network 2024 Lehigh Street Allentown, PA 18103 610-402-7800 LVHN.org

Move managers specialize in helping older adults and their families downsize and move into a new residence.

Caring Transitions Lehigh Valley 610-904-8093 office 484-951-3333 cell caringtransitionsoflehighvalley.com

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Jane Schiff, Associate Broker, SRES Howard Hanna The Frederick Group Realtors 3500 Winchester Road Allentown, PA 18104 (m) 610-216-5232 (o) 610-398-0411 Schiffjane@gmail.com JaneSchiff.com

Experts Aging in Place

SUDOKU Puzzle 1 - Medium (answer on page 3)

Premier Senior Placement

Jennifer Schimmel

Downsizing, Upsizing, Senior Transition, 55+ Communities, New Construction and Investments

Keller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-360-0036 JennySoldMine.com

Senior Living Placement

Serving the Lehigh Valley and beyond 484-764-0610 premierseniorplacement.com kareno@premierseniorplacement.com

Stair Lifts & Ramps

CarePatrol of the Lehigh Valley P. O. Box 397 Center Valley, PA 18034 Office: 610-509-0445 Direct: 610-509-7050 lehighvalley.carepatrol.com

Includes indoor and outdoor stair lifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts as well as lifts for vehicles, pools, patient transfer and commercial locations. Mobility Unlimited 515 N. 12th Street Allentown, PA 18102 610-433-8797 mobilityunlimitedinc.com

SUDOKU

Puzzle 2 - Medium (answer on page 3)

Oasis Senior Advisors 610-704-4090 bhollinger@youroasisadvisor. com lehighvalley.oasissenioradvisors.com

Power Stair Lifts

New, used, and rental lifts, vehicle lifts, ramps, and more! 2700 William Penn Highway Easton, PA 18045 484-895-1188 PowerStairLifts.com

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The Cooper Center Clubhouse at Heritage Village Housing Options

Active Adult Communities

Active Adult Communities are often age-restricted neighborhoods that offer independent living and amenities to residents. Residents who live at the Heritage Village Active Adult Community in Nazareth have the best of both worlds…the look and feel of a 55+ Community PLUS lifetime use of health care services at Moravian Hall Square, the premier Life Plan Community in Nazareth, PA.

Arbours at Morgan Creek 1004 Arbour Lane Quakertown, PA 18951 215-804-1101

Briarwood Commons 5508 Briar Lane Whitehall, PA 18052 610-439-1491

Four Seasons at Farmington 6995 Farmington Drive Macungie, PA 18062 610-336-7470

Glenmoor 37 Glenmoor Circle N. Easton, PA 18045 610-258-2622

Heritage Village 139 W. Beil Avenue Nazareth, PA 18064 484-298-5000 heritagevillagepa.com

Legacy at Morgan Hill 300 Inverness Circle Easton, PA 18042 610-330-9902 country-classics.com

Legacy Oaks At Lehigh Valley 3097 Donegal Dr. Macungie, PA 18062 610-966-1314 legacyoakslv.org

Millbrook Chase 4787 Steeplechase Drive Macungie, PA 18062

Regency at Creekside Meadows 6997 Beth Bath Pike, Bath, PA 18014 484-282-7600

Regency at South Whitehall 4095 Daubert Drive Allentown, PA 18104 610-336-8383

Renaissance at Morgan Creek 1343 Creekside Lane, Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-3600 juddbuilders.com

The Fields at Indian Creek 3440 Gentlewind Way, Emmaus, PA 18049 610-928-0555 kaybuilders.com

The Highlands at Glenmoor 64 Moor Drive Easton, PA 18045 484-241-1641

The Village at Fox Crossing 891 Biltmore Avenue, Easton, PA 18040 610-442-3615

The Village at Upstream Farm 2650 Silo Drive Easton, PA 18040 610-867-3191

Traditions of America at Bridle Path 1025 Bridle Path Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-281-3555

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Life Plan Communities

Housing Options

Moravian Hall Square Nazareth, PA

Life Plan Communities, formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, are residential living alternatives to traditional housing for active adults. These communities provide comprehensive services and amenities for the residents living in them, including short and long-term health care. This eliminates the need for residents to move out of the community, when and if they need long-term care in assisted living, memory care or 24/7 nursing care.

Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Drive Whitehall, PA 18052 610-799-3000 fellowshipcommunity.com

Kirkland Village

1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-691-4500 kirklandvillage.org

Luther Crest 800 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104 610-398-8011 luthercrestseniorliving.org

Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland 108 S. Main Street Richlandtown, PA 18955 267-371-4620 phoebe.org

Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-1000 moravian.com

Moravian Village 526 Wood Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-625-4885 moravianvillage.com

Phoebe Allentown 1925 W. Turner Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-794-6600 phoebe.org

The Lutheran Home At Topton 1 S. Home Avenue Topton, PA 19562 610-682-1400 lutheranhomeattopton.org

Housing Options

Personal Care Homes

live independently. Some are affiliated with health care facilities that provide additional support if needed.

Ombudsman provides assistance with investigating and resolving complaints brought by, or on behalf of, longterm care consumers such as residents of nursing homes, personal care, assisted living facilities, and recipients of home health care. Contact 1-800-677-1116 or Eldercare.gov for your local ombudsman.

Personal Care Homes are Pennsylvania State licensed facilities that offer semi-private and private rooms to those who need assistance with living activities but do not require skilled nursing care. The level of assistance varies among the communities.

Respite Care is short-term care and relief to enable those caring for a loved one in their home to have a break for rest and relaxation or time away to do errands. Personal care homes typically offer respite care as a short-term (several days) admission to the facility.

Alexandria Manor 3534 Linden Street Bethlehem 18017 610-867-3060 alexandriamanor.com

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Alexandria Manor 7 New Street Nazareth 18014 610-759-4060 alexandriamanor.com

Alexandria Manor 313 S. Walnut Street Bath 18014 610-837-3500 alexandriamanor.com

Arden Courts of Allentown 5151 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown 18106 610-366-9010 arden-courts.com

Arden Courts of Old Orchard 4098 Freemansburg Ave Easton, PA 18045 484-373-5170 arden-courts.com

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Genesis Lehigh Commons

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18104 610-841-4478 hgseniorliving.com

Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-691-4500 kirklandvillage.org

Legend of Allentown 6043 Lower Macungie Rd Macungie, PA 18062 610-426-0223 legendseniorliving.com

Is it time

As Certified Senior Advisors, we help families find assisted living, independent living, memory care, and in-home care options. Let us take the pressure off by helping you make informed decisions about senior care options that will fit your need. Plus, we’ll facilitate the transition, connecting you with resources and information along the way. We are a FREE service and welcome the opportunity to guide you.

Finding the Right Care Option LehighValley.C arePatrol.com 610-509-0445 / 610-509-7050

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Luther Crest 800 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104 610-398-8011 luthercrestseniorliving.org

Lutheran Home at Topton 1 S Home Avenue Topton, PA 19562 610-682-1400 lutheranhomeattopton.org

Miller Personal Care at 19th and Chew 1925 W Turner St. Allentown, PA 18104 610-794-5032 phoebe.org

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Moravian Village 526 Wood Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-625-4885 moravianvillage.com • • • • • • • • • •

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Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland 108 S. Main Street Richlandtown, PA 18955 267-371-4620 phoebe.org • • • • • • • • •

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley 1263 S. Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown 18103 610-628-3833 rittenhousevillages.com

Sacred Heart Senior Living 602 East 21st Street Northampton 18067 610-262-4300 sacredheartseniorliving.com

The Palmerton 71 Princeton Avenue Palmerton 18071 610-824-7406 inspiritseniorliving.com/ thepalmerton

Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Drive Bethlehem 18017 610-674-0573 traditionsofhanover.com

The Vero at Bethlehem 4700 Bath Pike Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-936-9848 theveroatbethlehem.com

Choosing the best solution for

requires careful planning, not just for today but for all the years of your

Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA is a Life Plan Community. When you live at a Life Plan Community that offers a Life Care Plan, long term care is provided at no additional cost.

Housing Options Senior Housing

Lehigh County

B’nai B’rith Apartments

16th and Liberty Streets Allentown 18102 610-821-0207

Cedar View Apartments 4230 Dorney Park Road Allentown 18104 610-530-2906

Devonshire Park Apartments 1641 33rd Street, Allentown, 18103 610-797-1333 DevonshireParkApts.com

Episcopal House 1440 Walnut St., Allentown 18102 610-821-0311 episcopalhouse.com

Horizons at the Village at Whitehall 3108 St. Stephens Lane Whitehall 18052 855-392-2347

Lehigh Co. Housing Authority 333 Ridge Street Emmaus 18049 610-433-2312

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Senior housing is independent living with housing locations that may be exclusive or just ideal for seniors. Few or no services are provided. Pictured is Traditions of Hanover in Bethlehem, PA.

Luther Crest 800 Hausman Road Allentown 18104 610-398-8011

Phoebe Apartments 1901 Linden Street Allentown 18104 610-794-6262

The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown 1940 W. Turner Street Allentown 18104 610-794-5426

Zephyr Apartments

3150 Lehigh Street Whitehall 18052 610-264-5652

Northampton County

Bethlehem Housing Authority 645 Main Street, Bethlehem 18015. 610-865-8300

Century House 8 North Main Street Bangor 18013 610-588-7978

Easton Housing Authority 40 N. Union Street, Easton 18042. 610-258-0806

Easton Senior Housing 127 South 4th Street Easton 18015. 610-258-1244

Fred Rooney Building 4 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem 18015. 610-868-8101

Hampton House 1802 Lincoln Avenue Northampton 18067 610-262-1564

Holy Family Senior Apartments 1318 Spring Street Bethlehem 18018 610-865-3963 hfseniorapartments.org

Lutheran Manor Apartments 2085 Westgate Drive Bethlehem 18017 610-866-6010

Moravian House 737 Main Street, Bethlehem 18018. 610-691-3808

Moravian House III 133 W. Union Blvd. Bethlehem 18018 610-691-3808

Saucon Manor 650 Northampton Street Hellertown, 18055 610-838-9187

Shiloh Manor 223 Brother Thomas Bright Avenue, Easton 18042 610-252-1333

Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Drive Bethlehem 18017 610-674-0573 traditionsofhanover.com

The Fairway at Saucon Creek 4851 Saucon Creek Road Center Valley, Pa 18034 610-814-2700 sacredheartseniorliving.com

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Housing Options Skilled Nursing Facilities & Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour care for those requiring rehabilitation or for those with long-term illnesses. Services may include medical care, therapies, and assistance with activities of daily living. Facilities are licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Depending on an individual’s circumstances, costs for skilled nursing and rehabilitation can be covered fully or partially by Medicare, Medicaid, major insurance, and long-term care insurance. In some cases, care needs to be paid for by an individual’s private funds, in which case monthly costs can range from $10,000 to $14,000.

Organization

Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown 350 South Cedarbrook Rd Allentown, PA 18104 610-395-3727 LehighCounty.org

Cedarbrook Nursing Home Fountain Hill 724 Delaware Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-691-6700 LehighCounty.org

Complete Care at Lehigh 1718 Spring Creek Road Macungie, PA 18062 610-366-0500 cclehigh.com

Easton Nursing Center 498 Washington St. Easton, PA 18042 610-258-2985 gardenseaston.com

Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Drive Whitehall, PA 18052 610-769-8111 FellowshipCommunity.com

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network - Raker Center 601 St. John Street Allentown, PA 18103 610-776-3100 GoodShepherdRehab.org

Organization

Gracedale-Northampton County

Nursing Home 2 Gracedale Avenue Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-1900 Gracedale.org

Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-865-5595 holyfamilysl.org

Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-691-4500 kirklandvillage.org

Lehigh Center 1718 Spring Creek Road Macungie, PA 18062 610-366-0500 genesishcc.com

Luther Crest 800 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104 610-398-8011 luthercrestseniorliving.org

Lutheran Home at Topton

1 S Home Avenue Topton, PA 19562 610-682-1400 lutheranhomeattopton.org

Moravian Hall Square

175 W. North Street Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-1000 moravian.com

Moravian Village 634 E Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-625-4885 moravianvillage.com

New Eastwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 2125 Fairview Avenue Easton, PA 18042 610-258-2801 neweastwoodrehab.com

Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 1925 W. Turner Street Allentown, PA 18104 610-794-6600 Phoebe.org

Phoebe Richland Health Care Center 108 S. Main Street Richlandtown, PA 18955 267-371-4500 Phoebe.org

Praxis Alzheimer’s Facility 5 Washington Street Easton, PA 18042 610-253-3573 phg-us.com

St. Luke’s Transitional Care FacilitySacred Heart Campus 421 West Chew Street Allentown, PA 18102 61-866-STLUKES slhn.org/senior-health/services/acuterehab-unit

by Alan Allegra

Well, the holidays are finally over—or are they? Don’t worry, I’m not going to ask you to crank up the oven, hit the malls, and get out the decorations again. I’m only going to ask you to consider the holidays.

Sometimes, we get a little extra tingle or joy or excitement or some indescribable feeling of awe or something during holidays, especially the religious ones like Resurrection Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. There’s just something special about setting aside a day to celebrate Christ’s birth, resurrection, and goodness to us. But, do we need special days to celebrate these things?

The word “holiday” is from a barelypronounceable Old English word for “holy day.” It is a special day set aside for religious purposes. Interestingly, we apply the term to any “official” day, whether sanctioned by the church or the government, even if there is no religious meaning, like July Fourth and Labor Day. The British use of “holiday” indicates “vacation.”

Should we, as Christians, have some days that are “holier” than others? Should we live any differently on certain days than on regular days? Should we take a vacation from worship?

Paul tells us in Romans 14:5, 6: “One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord.” In other words, God is not so much concerned with holidays as He is with the attitude of the heart. Colossians 2:16 reminds us that God is not concerned with whether or not you celebrate Christmas, birthdays, or other recognized holidays, as long as your motive is to glorify Him. You can’t be intimidated by, nor are you to intimidate or look down upon, those who teach and practice differently. It’s not the day—it’s the attitude that God honors. One day is no more holy than another.

Jesus Christ is the same every day (Hebrews 13:8). His blessings are the same every day (Psalm 68:19). God’s faithfulness is manifest every day (Lamentations 3:22, 23). We are to minister to one another daily (Hebrews 3:13). Other examples abound: Daniel prayed three times a day; the Psalmist sang His praises daily; and on and on it goes.

For the church age, the Scriptures do not prescribe any day as being any more special or holier than any other day. True, the Lord’s Day, Sunday, is set aside as a day to gather together to worship and minister as a body. But this is no more special, nor should we live any differently, than any other day. God has called us to be holy as He is holy, and he doesn’t expect any more or any less of His children based on the calendar.

So, enjoy the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday(s). Come to church on Sunday and Wednesday and whatever other days the church gathers. But don’t fall into the trap of acting more “holy” or serving the Lord on just those days and under those ideal circumstances. Celebrate the Lord’s goodness, share His blessings, and thank Him in everything at every time.

Have a nice “holy day,” no matter what day it is! Then you’ll never suffer from Post-Holiday Stress Syndrome!

Community Services

Consumer Education & Protection

PA Bureau of Consumer Protection 1-800-441-2555 AttorneyGeneral. gov

Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of Elderly (CARIE) 1650 Arch Street, Suite 1825 Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-545-5728 Carie.org

National Fraud Information Center 202-835-3323

Crisis Intervention Services

Allentown Rescue Mission 610-740-5500

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley 610-437-6610

Safe Harbor Easton 610-258-5540

Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc. 610-797-0530

Driver Safety

AARP 55 ALIVE/Mature Driving 1-888-OUR-AARP

Employment

AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program

10 E. Church Street Bethlehem 18018 610-865-3002 Aarp.org

Lehigh Valley CareerLink 555 Union Boulevard Allentown 18109 610-437-5627 CareerLinkLehighValley.org

Energy & Financial Assistance

Easton Area Neighborhood Center 902 Philadelphia Road Easton 18042 610-253-4253

Lehigh Co. Assistance Office

101 S. 7th St., Allentown 18101 610-821-6509 LehighCounty.org

Lehigh Co. Energy Assistance

555 Union Blvd, Allentown 18109. 610-821-6509 LehighCounty.org

Northampton County Assistance Office

201 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton 18044 610-250-1700 NorthamptonCounty.org

Resources Community Services

Food Resources

Allentown Food Bank

417 N. 14th St. Allentown 18102 610-821-1332

Casa Guadalupe Center 218 N 2nd St. Allentown 18102 610-435-9902

Central Moravian Food Pantry 73 West Church St. Bethlehem 18018 610-866-5661 CentralMoravianChurch. org

Department of Public Welfare 101 S. 7th St, Allentown, 18101. 610-821-6509 dpw.state.pa.us

Easton Food Pantry 320 Ferry St., Easton 18042 610-258-4361 ProjectEaston.org

Jewish Family Service 2004 Allen St. Allentown 18104. 610-821-8722 JFSLV.org

New Bethany Ministries 333 W. 4th St. Bethlehem 18015. 610-691-5602 NewBethanyMinistries. org Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley 1302 N. Sherman St., PA 18109 mowglv.com 610-691-1030

Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley 6969 Silver Crest Road Nazareth 18064 484-287-4015

Funeral & Cremation Services/ Pre-Arranged Funerals

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc.

Frank Falk, F.D., Donna Falk, F.D., and Peter Campagna, F.D. 163 Main Street Pennsburg, PA 18073 215-679-5933 falkfuneralhomes.com

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc.

Frank Falk, F.D., Donna Falk, F.D., and Peter Campagna, F.D.

1418 Main Street Hellertown, PA 18055 610-838-9191 falkfuneralhomes.com

Stephens Funeral Home, Inc.

Matthew S. Stephens, Supervisor 274 N. Krocks Road Allentown, PA 18106 610-434-6304 stephensfuneral.com Health Education

Alzheimer’s Association 617A Main St. Hellertown 18055. 610-838-2552

American Cancer Society 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem 18017 610-882-5774 Cancer.org

American Diabetes Association

65 E. Elizabeth Ave. Suite 502, Bethlehem 18018 610-814-2701 Diabetes. org

American Heart Association

968 Postal Rd., Suite 110 Allentown 18109 484-245-6268 AmericanHeart.org

American Lung Association 2121 City Line Road #2 Bethlehem 18017 610-253-5060 Lung.org American Red Cross 3939 Broadway, Allentown 18104 610-865-4400 RedCross.org

Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree Street Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30309 800-283-7800 Arthritis.org

Sights for Hope

845 W. Wyoming Street Allentown 18103 610-433-6018 sightsforhope.org

Cancer Support Community 944 Marcon Blvd., Suite 110

Allentown 18109 610-861-7555 CancerSupportGLV.org

Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. Lehigh Valley Office 2132 S. 12th Street Allentown 18109 610-391-1977

Parkinson’s Support Group 610-868-3510

Info & Referral

BenefitCheckUp 855-486-9331 Benefitscheckup.org

Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Eldercare.acl.gov

Lehigh County Dept. of Human Services 610-782-3200 LehighCounty.org

Lehigh County Dept. of Information and Referral 610-782-3200 LehighCounty.org

Northampton County Area Agency on Aging 610-829-4540

Legal & Referral

Lawyer Referral Service of Lehigh County 610-4337094

Lehigh County Office of Public Defender 610-782-3157

Justice in Aging 202-289-6976

North Penn Legal Services 559 Main Street Bethlehem 18018 610-317-8757 nplspa.org

Northampton County Office of Public Defender 610-829-6384

SeniorLAW Center Helpline 877-727-7529 SeniorLawCenter.org

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Community Services

Medicare & Medicaid Counseling

APPRISE Counseling 1633 Elm St. Allentown 18102 610-437-3700

APPRISE (Northampton Co) 2801 Emrick Blvd, Easton 610-829-4507 NorthamptonCounty.org

Medicare Insurance

Lehigh Valley Health Network Dept. of Psychiatry 888-402-5846

Lifepath 3500 High Point Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017 lifepath.org 610-2645724

Northampton County Mental Health 2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem 18018 610-829-4840 NorthamptonCounty.org

PACE/PACENET Program 800-225-7223 pacecares.magellanhealth. com Protective Services

Lehigh County Office of Aging & Adult Services 17 S. 7th St. Allentown 18101 610-782-3034 (24 hour) LehighCounty.org

Resources

Network Lehigh Valley (ITNLehighValley)

35 E. Elizabeth Avenue Ste. 20A, Bethlehem 18018, 610-419-1645 ITNLehighValley.org LANtaBus 610-776-7433 LantaBus.com LANtaVan Specialized Transportation 610-253-8333

Silver Crest Insurance, Inc. 2103 Stefko Blvd Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-868-5801 SilvercrestIns.com

Tracy Marinho 35 E. Elizabeth Ave. Suite 28 Bethlehem, PA 18080 484-550-6337 TracyMarinho.com

Mental Health and Disabilities Services

Lehigh County Office of Mental Health & Mental Retardation (MH/MR) 17 S. 7th Street, Allentown 18101 610782-3200 LehighCounty.org

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Pinebrook Family Answers 402 North Fulton Street Allentown 18102 610-432-3919 PBFALV.org

St. Luke’s Behavioral Health 1107 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem 18018 484526-3012 slhn.org

Via of the Lehigh Valley 336 W. Spruce Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-317-8000 vianet.org

Memorials & Monuments

Erich Schlosser Memorials 301 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall PA 18052 610-433-7012 esmemorials.com Pharmaceutical Assistance

Lehigh Conference of Churches 457 W. Allen St. Allentown 18102 610-433-6421 LehighChurches.org

New Bethany Ministries 333 W. 4th St. Bethlehem 18015. 610-691-5602 NewBethanyMinistries. org

Safe Harbor Easton 536 Bushkill Drive, Easton 18042 610-258-5540 SafeHarborEaston.com

Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc. 610-437-3369 (24 Hr) turningpointlv.org

Social Security & SSI

Social Security Admin. 41 N. 4th Street, Allentown 877-405-6746 SSA.gov

Social Security Admin 555 Main St. Bethlehem 18018 866-783-7458 SSA.gov Social Security Admin, Easton 134 S. 4th Street, Easton 18042. 866-964-5056 SSA.gov

Transportation Easton Area

Neighborhood Centers, Inc. 610-253-4253 Independent Transportation

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ShareCare Faith in Action 610-867-2177

Sights For Hope 610-433-6018

Veterans Assistance

Pennsylvania CareerLink

Lehigh Valley 555 Union Blvd. Allentown 18109 610-437-5627 CareerLinkLehighValley.org

Education Benefits

Veteran’s Administration 888-442-4551

VA Health Resource Center 1-877-222-8387

Lehigh Co. Veterans Affairs 17 S. 7th Street Allentown 18101 610-782-3295 LehighCounty.org

Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council 484-788-0196 LVMAC.org

Northampton County Dept. of Veterans Affairs

2801 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem 18020 610-829-4877 NorthamptonCounty.org

VA Benefits

1-800-827-1000 ebenefits.va.gov

Volunteer Programs

Senior Corp (RSVP) 321 Wyandotte St. Bethlehem 18015 610-625-2290 RSVPofLNC.org

ShareCare Faith in Action

321 Wyandotte Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-867-2177

ShareCareFaithInAction. org

Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley 25 W 3rd Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-807-0336 VolunteerLV.org

Each year, over $60 billion is lost to Medicare fraud and abuse.

YOU can DO something about it!

Protect, Detect, Report!

As a Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer, you’ll learn how to help individuals in your community protect themselves, and identify and report Medicare fraud.

Please call the PA-SMP at CARIE toll-free at 1-800-356-3606 or visit www.carie.org for more details.

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Are My Parents Ready for Senior Living?

by CarePatrol of the Lehigh Valley and Upper Bucks

Are you wondering if it’s time for your parents to move into a senior living community?

Coming to the realization that your parents may not be able to do the things they did so effortlessly once before, can be very difficult. They may require more help and assistance to get tasks done, including taking care of themselves.

Here are some signs to help you know that your parents might be ready for senior living:

Noticeable health decline

As we grow older, our cells and tissue become more susceptible to illnesses and diseases. Also, there is a higher risk of age-related diseases that one may not be able to handle by oneself. In the case where there’s no one to provide the hands-on care required for the elderly, a great opportunity is to explore senior living options to ensure that they get the care required.

When they start to feel isolated

As your parents age, they may not be able to move around as much and as easily as they used to. They might be able to take long walks, cycle, or take several buses to arrive at their destination - and they may not even be able to drive. This inability to move around may cause them to feel isolated, since it’s difficult to go out and mingle with people and carry-on daily tasks. Exploring senior living options allows them to associate with other people and make them feel what it is like to be part of a community.

When they can no longer perform basic care for themselves

When you notice that your parents can no longer

perform basic care for themselves, then it might be a perfect time explore senior living options. If they need help performing simple tasks like getting properly dressed, or they have difficulty finding things around the house, or they can’t keep the home clean and tidy on their own, these are good indicators that they might ready for senior living.

Poor eating habits

As people age, they may begin to exhibit poor eating habits because they might find it difficult to prepare meals, or they may even forget to eat meals altogether. These poor eating habits may lead to other ailments and even noticeable weight loss. As such, it is best to explore senior living options where there are health workers dedicated to making sure they’re well fed and taken care of.

They can no longer handle and manage money properly

Handling financial responsibilities might become difficult as people begin to age, especially if there’s no one around to help.

You should get your parents into a senior community where they don’t have to worry about bills or other financial responsibilities. A senior living community ensures that all their needs are properly met without putting a lot of stress on them.

Are you in Lehigh Valley or Upper Bucks and need help deciding whether your parents are ready for senior living or what community you should choose? Simply reach out to CarePatrol now. Visit LehighValley.CarePatrol.com or call 610-509-0445 for more information.

The local Care Patrol Team.

COVID-19 Fraud: How To Protect Yourself

Your PA Senior Medicare Patrol empowers you and your family to prevent healthcare fraud. In this article, we’ll discuss different types of COVID-19 fraud schemes, how to protect you and your loved ones, and how to report scams when you see them. Educate yourself about scams and take proactive steps to avoid falling for these solicitations!

Types of COVID-19 fraud

• Testing scams: Scammers sell fake and unauthorized at-home COVID-19 test kits in exchange for financial or medical information. Scammers also set up fake testing sites to obtain this information.

• Phishing scams: Criminals may send emails or text messages with information about COVID-19. However, the messages often contain malicious links or attachments.

• Government Impersonators: People may receive unsolicited calls or emails from someone claiming to represent Medicare or other government organizations offering free COVID-19 testing or products.

Protect yourself

All the scams above aim to obtain your financial and Medical information. Only share that information with trusted medical providers! Here are some tips to get COVID-19 services and information in a safe way.

Testing

• Get free tests through your health insurance plan. Contact your provider to find an in-network pharmacy to get up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month. They’ll either be free on the spot, or you’ll get reimbursed once you submit a claim to your insurance plan.

• Get free tests through Medicare. Medicare beneficiaries can receive 8 free tests a month at participating providers. Contact Medicare for a list of participating providers.

COVID-19 Information

For information on vaccines, treatments, and tests please speak with your primary care physician or other trusted medical professional. You can also visit the CDC’s COVID-19 web page for the latest information (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html).

Report

1. If you experienced COVID-19 fraud, SPEAK UP! Reporting fraud helps protect yourself and your family and helps law enforcement and government agencies identify and prosecute those responsible. Contact the following entities if you encounter COVID-19 fraud. For help from the PA Senior Medicare Patrol, call toll-free: 1-800-3563606 for free and confidential assistance. Or, visit www.carie.org.

2. Medicare: If your Medicare number has been compromised, request a new number.

3. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online or by calling 1-877-382-4357.

4. Equifax, Experian, or Transunion to set up a free one-year credit alert.

5. Your bank or other financial institutions and advise them of your situation. Stay safe and happy new year!

In 1789, Pennsylvania’s own founding father, Benjamin Franklin, wrote that “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” But there’s something else that you can count on, stress. While its causes may change over time, stress persists.

Psychotherapist Patricia Fox of St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Integration program said stressors for people over 50 vary depending on their age and life circumstances. However, many common sources of stress are:

• Retirement

• Health issues

• Caring or concern for elderly parents, adult children or grandchildren

• Loss of friends and loved ones

• Financial concerns

• Not being able to do things you once enjoyed

• Age discrimination

• Loss of position or status Retirement creates its own set of stressors, she said. Many people miss their daily routine. Some experience a loss of purpose. Others mourn the loss of their “work family,” and the relationships they built over years or even decades. Fox encourages patients to try to maintain relationships with former co-workers.

“I know a woman who retired from a bank,” Fox said. “She still makes cookies and goes and visits with her former coworkers at the bank once a week because ‘those were her people.’” Some married couples, even those who have been married for many

Tips for Coping with Stress

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years, find retirement offers a little too much togetherness.

“During COVID, many people spent a lot of time alone with their spouse and got a taste of what retirement will bring,” she said. “Some found out that they didn’t love spending time with their partner; they didn’t even like it.”

She recommends people maintain their autonomy so when it comes to retirement, their whole world doesn’t revolve around their spouse. Instead, find activities that you enjoy. For example, Fox loves hiking, running and walking. While her spouse likes hunting, generally, he prefers more sedentary activities.

Caregiving is another common source of stress for older adults, whether caring for aging parents or adult children and grandchildren. She reminds her patients that “Adult children and parents are adults. Unless they’re deemed incompetent, they’re capable of making their own decisions. Sometimes there are consequences for those decisions. It might

be good or not so good, but there are consequences. And you can’t be responsible for the results of the decisions of another adult human being, whether you gave birth to them, or they gave birth to you. Making that separation is part of self-care.”

When parents need help caring for themselves, it can create a challenging role reversal, and it’s important not to treat aging parents like children. While you should respect their decisions, you don’t have to do everything yourself. You may need to seek outside help, such as your county’s Office of the Area Agency on Aging.

“It’s a tightrope you have to walk because, in their mind, they’re still the parent,” she said. “Like, when my mom was still alive, I was her preferred person, and I had to continually remind myself that I was doing the best I could do based on her decisions.” Fox’s mother, who resided in another state, wanted to live in her own apartment. Fox visited her on weekends but couldn’t be there every

Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Health Network

night and still keep her job.

“You don’t have to be a superhero,” she said. “You’re not responsible for your parents’ happiness, but you are responsible for helping them get the help they need. You’re not responsible for anybody’s happiness other than your own.”

Meanwhile, everyone should watch for warning signs that a loved one might be suffering from the stress of their life situation and try to intervene by encouraging them to get professional counseling.

Fox said, “I had a 90-year-old patient who was in a wheelchair. She had been diagnosed with leukemia and was undergoing chemotherapy. And she’s said, what is my purpose here? So, I got her to open up. I asked her how much does your husband love you? How much do your children love you and your grandchildren? You have a great grandbaby on the way. When people question their value, a simple reminder can mean a lot. Remind them that they mean a lot to you and that you’re so glad they’re here.”

Six Strategies for Reducing Stress to Preserve Your Heart Health

A small amount of stress can be healthy, motivating you to meet deadlines and cross things off your to-do list. But research shows that chronic stress can be just as unhealthy as eating a high-fat diet and having a sedentary lifestyle.

The behavioral health professionals at St. Luke’s Penn Foundation discuss six strategies for reducing stress to preserve your heart health.

Here are six strategies for reducing your stress to preserve your heart health:

cery store. Instead, stand there and give your brain a break. Our brains need natural rest periods throughout the day to recoup and face the next challenge or situation.

3. Create a Schedule: To help reduce the low-level stressors that most often affect you, reflect on what triggers you the most and plan. For example, if cooking dinner during the week causes you stress, try planning a weekly menu on Sunday night. The 10 minutes that it takes you to plan your menu for the week might just be the key to calmer weekday evenings.

4. Prioritize Your To-Do List: If you feel pressure to accomplish every task on your to-do list as soon as possible, create two separate lists – one for items that need to be done right away and one for items that can wait.

5. Exercise Your Options: You’ve probably heard quite often that exercise is a great way to reduce stress. Physical activity releases endorphins, feelgood brain chemicals that help you feel calm and sleep better, which in turn helps to lower or eliminate stress. Make sure to pick activities that you enjoy so that you are more likely to stick with them. In a moment of intense stress, try moving fast for one minute – jog in place, move from one foot to the other, or shake your hands in the air. This will get you out of your brain and focused on your physical body.

Psychotherapist

Patricia Fox of St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Integration program

1. Breath: When you are stressed out, watch your breath. Focusing on your breathing directs your attention away from what’s making you feel overwhelmed. According to the American Heart Association, breathing exercises can reduce heart disease risk. Deep breathing can get you back to a less inflammatory state.

2. Take Phone Breaks: Don’t scroll through your phone when you are waiting in line at the gro-

6. Focus on Having More Fun: The more you take care of yourself and experience pleasure, the better you will be able to handle stressful situations when they come your way. Consider the stressful parts of your day and find ways to make them more enjoyable. For example, if you have a long commute to work, try listening to the audio version of a book you’ve always wanted to read or update your playlist to include your favorite songs. There are many tools for reducing stress; you must find what works best for you. Remember, you have the power within you to find your inner calm.

Give Me A Hand St. Luke’s Orthopedic Surgeons Answer Questions Regarding Hand Surgery

by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Health Network

The hands are one of the most significant parts of the body. A hand injury can impact the things we do in our everyday lives, from preparing food and driving your car to typing a text! Orthopedic hand surgeons Glen Jacob, MD and Gonzalo Sumarriva, MD of St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care provide answers to common questions about hand surgery.

Q: In what ways can a hand surgeon help you?

Dr. Jacob: Hand surgeons treat various conditions related to problems with the hands and forearms, from tendonitis and broken bones to arthritis of the hands and other chronic conditions.

Dr. Sumarriva: The most important thing we do is restore our patient’s use of their hands so they can get back to doing the activities they enjoy to just simple tasks around the house. Our goal is to improve our patient’s quality of life.

What are the most common conditions you treat?

Dr. Jacob: Besides fractures of the fingers and wrists, the most common conditions are carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendonitis and thumb arthritis. Carpal tunnel is caused by a compressed nerve in the wrist, and can cause weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers. A finger that gets stuck in a bent position is a trigger finger.

When and why should I see a hand surgeon?

Dr. Sumarriva: See us when your symptoms bother you enough that you need to do something about it. All we do is hand surgery, so we have the expertise and keep abreast of innovations.

Dr. Jacob: In addition to pain relief, we help reduce numbness in the hands. Numbness causes people to drop objects and prevents them from doing common tasks like cooking and shopping. Even patients with significant sensory loss can improve.

Dr. Sumarriva: I take the time to ensure we find the best option for each patient, whether it’s injections, bracing, therapy or surgery. The care at St. Luke’s is fantastic. The culture is patient-focused, and the facilities are amazing!

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Dr. Jacob: I’m fortunate to be in a situation where I can make decisions on patient care based on what I think is right for the patient. A fracture doesn’t necessarily need surgery. Often, there are other ways to treat it. I make a point to involve the patient and explain different options. If someone’s function is almost normal, there’s no reason to do surgery.

Drs. Jacob and Sumarriva see patients at various St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care locations throughout the Lehigh Valley. To schedule an appointment, call 484-526-1735.

Why should someone come to St. Luke’s, and to you, in particular?

Glen Jacob, MD

Gonzalo Sumarriva,

Little Quips

• It’s not the job of being a cabbie that he likes; it’s the people he runs into.

• I went to a parachute-jumping class. The dropout rate was incredible!

• For every student with a spark of brilliance, there are about ten with ignition trouble.

• It’s so easy to meet expenses these days. I meet them everywhere I look!

• Money doesn’t talk nowadays—it goes without saying.

• I hear that exercise kills germs. But how do you get the little buggers to exercise?

• A cocktail party is a gathering where sandwiches and friends are cut into little pieces.

• A friend in need—is a friend you’d better stay away from.

• He’s a model husband—but not a working model!

• When he said, “I do,” his mother-in-law said, “You’d better!”

• He’s got as much future as a cake of ice.

• Alimony: the high cost of leaving.

• She’s so lazy she puts popcorn in the pancakes so they’ll turn over by themselves.

• He’s the light of her life—she won’t let him go out.

• Adam had no mother-in-law; that’s why it was called Paradise.

• This lousy movie was not released—it escaped.

• He was a pantomime heckler: he made faces at the people on stage.

• She used to play the trombone when she was a kid; then she let it slide.

• I was so absent-minded, I played hookie on weekends.

• On Valentine’s Day, I wired flowers for my mother-in-law, but she found the fuse.

• I like to do things for my wife on Valentine’s Day. I open the door for her when she puts the laundry in the washing machine.

• She was named after Betsy Ross—but not long after.

• To err is human. To admit it, isn’t.

• Middle age is when work is a lot less fun and fun is a lot more work.

A wuzzles puzzle is a combination of word and puzzle; look carefully at how the word or letters are positioned to find the common phrase being communicated.

Presidential Peculiarities To Consider on Presidents Day

• Washington didn't have enough money to get to his own inauguration, so he borrowed $600 from a neighbor.

• Woodrow Wilson was the first president to earn a Ph.D. However, he really wanted to be a vaudeville actor. Like every boy's dream, he ran away to join the circus. He knew what awaited him when he got home, so he stuffed his pants with padding to soften his father's "greeting."

• General Eisenhower loved to paint but his drawing skills were generally bad. He would ask someone else to draw pictures, then he would paint inside the lines. And so, in the 1950s, the national paint-by-numbers fad was born!

• Calvin Coolidge was a fun kinda guy. He loved to ride a horse—in his bedroom. Before you start picturing "The Godfather," Cal's horse was a mechanical bucking horse he rode every day.

• When Richard Nixon was running for president after being Ike's vice president, Ike was asked to give an example of one idea he accepted from Dick. His reply: "If you give me a week, I might think of one."

• After shaking hands for three hours at a reception, Lincoln said his hand was "almost paralyzed." It was hard for him to hold a pen. After dropping it once, he persevered and picked it up again — and signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

• Thomas Jefferson led the first inaugural parade through Washington—sort of. Actually, he was just walking back to his boarding house after being sworn in, and a crowd of people started following him.

• Andrew Jackson was the first president to be handed a baby to kiss while campaigning. Not relishing the thought, he passed the baby to his secretary of war instead.

• James Polk had his gallstones removed at age 16—and demanded it be done without anesthesia.

Why it’s called “vice” president

• When Al Gore was running for president, he

tangled with a heckler for shouting what Gore thought to be the ultimate insult. The heckler told Al he had all the traits of a really good vice president.

• Daniel Webster declined the VP nomination, saying, "I do not choose to be buried until I am really dead."

• VP Thomas Marshall's claim to fame came when he was listening to a boring speech. He loudly commented to an aide, "What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.:

• Telegram from VP Marshall to VP-nominee Calvin Coolidge: "Please accept my sincere sympathy."

Romantic Ribbing for Valentine’s Day

Better to have loved a short man than never to have loved a tall.

Love is blind—and marriage is an eye-opener!

Becky: Do you love me with all your heart and soul?

Dave: Uh- huh.

Becky: Do you think I’m the most beautiful girl in the world?

Dave: Uh-huh.

Becky: Do you think my lips are like rose petals?

Dave: Uh-huh.

Becky: Oh, Dave, you say the most beautiful things!

One girl to another: There’s never a dull moment when you’re out with Wilbur—it lasts the whole evening.

Boy: If you refuse to marry me, I’ll jump off a 500foot cliff!

Girl: That’s a lot of bluff.

Boy: Will you marry me?

Girl: No, but I’ll always admire your good taste.

He: If you give me your phone number, I’ll call you.

She: It’s in the book.

He: Good. What’s your name?

She: It’s in the book, too.

St. Patrick’s Surprising Story

by Alan Allegra

St. Patrick’s feast day is traditionally held on March 17, the date of his death. On that day, as the saying goes, “Everyone is Irish!” Ironically, Patrick himself was not Irish. However, you can still wear your sweatshirt that says, “Kiss me, I’m Irish!”, even if you’re not.

Although he is the patron saint of Ireland, he was born in Britain to wealthy Romanized parents. He lived primarily in the 5th century, and much of his life is a mystery. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Patrick is primarily known for bringing Christianity to Ireland and evangelizing the Picts and Anglo-Saxons. The Picts were a tribe from what is now Scotland and were known for painting and tattooing their bodies. Anglo-Saxons were Germanics who ruled territories now known as parts of England and Wales.

Patrick is also known for two short works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Letter to Coroticus, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish Christians.

Patrick’s father, Calpurnius, was a deacon and a minor local official, but he may have only taken on the office because of tax incentives. There is no evidence that the family was particularly religious, and church offices were regularly bought and sold for financial and political reasons.

When he was 16, Patrick was kidnapped from his father’s villa by Irish raiders. For six miserable years, he literally slaved as a herdsman, finding time in his loneliness and fear to dedicate himself to his faith. Patrick dreamed that a ship was ready for his escape, then escaped from his master and fled to Britain. After near starvation and another brief captivity, he made it back to his family.

Patrick felt called to Ireland but hesitated due to his poor education and lack of confidence. However, his confidence in the Lord overcame his reluctance and he set about preaching and baptizing, often under threat of martyrdom.

Although a lot of miracles and visions are unverifiably attributed to him (such as driving the snakes out of Ireland), and he was never canonized as a saint, Patrick was responsible for introducing Irish culture into Christian lessons, such as creating the famous Celtic cross with the sun in the middle.

After 40 years of living in poverty, teaching, traveling, and working tirelessly, Patrick died on March 17, 461, in Saul, where he had built his first church. As is the case with many ancient figures, countless legends have grown up around Patrick, such as his use of a shamrock to explain the Trinity. One thing we know for sure: He never attended a St. Patty’s Day parade. The first one was held in the U.S. on March 17, 1601, in a Spanish colony under an Irish bishop! Eventually, homesick Irish soldiers in Boston followed suit. The rest is history, fraught with green clothing, beer, parades, leprechauns, and toasts.

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