Lifestyles over 50 Lehigh Valley Senior Directory

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SENIOR LIVING

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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State-of-the-Art Design Spacious Common Areas Short Term / Respite Stays Restaurant-Style Dining Activity Programming Salon Services Individual Activities Outdoor Gardens Fitness Area

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Fun Stuff!

Coloring Page 13 Curious History 49 Crossword 50 Devotional 37 Interesting Trivia & Jokes 48 Jokes 47 Maze 28 Sudoku 21 Word Search 31 Wuzzles Puzzle 47

Navigating This Directory Managing senior issues can be overwhelming, especially if you are not familiar with the terminology.

In this guide, you will find that each section includes a list of commonly used terms and other helpful information.

If you are not sure where to start, take a few minutes to go through the Directory Navigation on pages 4 - 7. It will provide you with an overview of senior care options.

All sections are color coded for easier use!

Table of Contents

Directory Navigation 4-7 Aging in Place 8-21 Adult Day Care Services 8 All Inclusive Care 18 Continuing Care at Home 18 Medical Home Health Care 16 Non-Medical Home Care 10 Senior Centers 18

Experts

Audiologists Care Management Elder Law Service Home Modification Hospice Move Managers

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Realtors 20 Senior Placement Services 21 Stair Lifts & Ramps 21

Housing Options

Active Adult Communities Life Plan Communities Personal Care Homes Senior Housing

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Stand-Alone Memory Care

Resources

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Food Resources 39 Funeral Services 39 Medicare Insurance 40 Transportation

40 Veteran’s Assistance 40

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How to Use the Directory 1. Review Your Current Situation

There are many factors in planning for retirement and managing care. The Lifestyles over 50 Directory provides numerous local resources and experts who are available to help as you consider your lifestyle, current situation, and future needs.

2. Spend Time Reading this Directory

The Lifestyles over 50 Directory is broken down into four main sections: Aging in Place, Experts, Housing Options, and Resources.

3. Visit Lifestylesover50.com

Lifestylesover50.com has thousands of articles and detailed online listings to help you find what you need.

4. Contact Our Care Team

Call 855-233-7034 to speak with a Lifestyles over 50 representative who can connect you with local resources and experts. Questions can be submitted at Lifestylesover50.com.

Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers

Quality Care at an Affordable Rate Family Owned and Operated since 1995 AlexandriaManor.com

More care, lower cost. All-Inclusive features include: 24/7 care team, 3 daily home cooked meals and snacks, social engagement through activities and events, outdoor space for visiting and socializing, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene, medication management, on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy, weekly physician and podiatrist appointments available, lab work and x-rays on site, furnished rooms and with private bathroom and kitchenette available, basic cable, and laundry services.

Bath 610-837-3500 313 S. Walnut St., Bath, PA 18014

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Bethlehem 610-867-3060 3534 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18017

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Common Scenarios There are several events that trigger caregivers to seek care for their loved one(s). The three most common scenarios are described below to provide practical examples of how one may benefit from care options.

Hospital Discharge

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.

Unsafe at Home

Memory Issues

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.

Confused about Senior Care?

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.

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A toll-free call to our Care Team will put you in touch with the products and services that you need.

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Many Options • Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom spacious apartments • Pet Friendly — under 25 pounds • Patios, balconies, washer-dryer, and more in select apartments • Olympic-size outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness center • Two community rooms for weekly activities and socializing • Minutes from shopping, dining, hospital and medical facilities

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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.

START Are you looking to stay home or move?

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

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Do you have memory issues?

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Do you have any memory issues?

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Do you have memory issues?

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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.

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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.

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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

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Non-Medical Home Care

10-14 A wide variety of state licensed caregiving services to help seniors remain

Medical Home Care

16-17 services.

Programs that provide supervision, care and professional services to older 8

Adult Day Centers

safely at home. Includes companionship, home helper and personal care

adults in a community-based setting.

All Inclusive Care

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A managed care program for seniors who need higher levels of care but who wish to remain in their homes.

Active Adult Communities Senior Housing

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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

25-30 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.

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Aging in Place

Adult Day Centers

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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.

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

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

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

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3365 High Point Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18017 SeniorLifeLehighValley.com 610-954-5433

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

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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!

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Non-Medical Home Care

Aging in Place

Home Instead Senior Care of Northampton County

call to sch ed a free in- ule home assessme nt

2508 Schoenersville Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-868-7333 homeinstead.com/location/730

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BrightStar Care of Stroudsburg & Allentown 1401 N. Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 104 Allentown, PA 18104

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Always Best Care of Greater Bethlehem 306 S. New Street Suite 110 Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Non-medical home care includes a wide variety of companionship, home helper and personal care services that help individuals with living activities as well as ensure a safe environment. All non-medical home care companies are licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Payment for services is often made by the client since traditional medical insurance does not cover non-medical home care. For those who qualify, non-medical home care may be paid for partially or fully through Medicaid (via the County’s Aging Waiver Program), Veterans Assistance and long-term care insurance.

The average cost of non-medical home care services can range from $25 - $35 per hour depending on one’s needs.

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

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

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

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Home Instead Senior Care of Northampton County 2508 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-868-7333 homeinstead.com/location/730 LIFESTYLESOVER50.COM

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Living Care Home Services 875 N. Easton Road, Suite 4B Doylestown, PA 18902

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215-348-4008 LivingCareHomeServices.com Specializing in hospice and live-in care!

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610-838-1700 MillbrookHomeCare.com

Medicare Made Simple Light Housekeeping Bathing Assistance Daily Health Reminders Transportation/Errands

Post Surgery/Rehab Care Ambulation Assistance Meal Preparation Laundry

Bonded & Insured Caregivers Available 24 Hours-a-Day Hospital Discharge Assistance/Transportation

Customized Schedules Serving the entire Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Co. & East Berks Co.

Northampton County

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

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

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

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Visiting Angels of Lehigh Valley 4801 Saucon Creek Road Suite 150, Center Valley, PA 18034 610-628-2655 VisitingAngels.com/Allentown

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55+ Living Just Got Easier There’s no better time to have a personal assistant to help you…

Senior Solutions Services can assist you in a number of ways to make living in your home even more delightful:

• Light Housekeeping & Sanitizing • Laundry, Linens & Bed Making • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meal Preparation • Ironing & Steaming Clothing • Grocery Shopping & Doing Errands

CALL 610.258.0700 Senior Solutions’ team members practice all COVID-19 health precautions: daily screening, wearing masks and gloves, using hand sanitizer and frequent hand washing.

Senior Solutions is the Home Care Division of Morningstar Living in Nazareth, PA.

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Medical Home Care

Aging in Place

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

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Auto Accidents

Workmans Comp Claims

Major Insurance

Long Term Care Ins.

Medicaid

Medicare

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Physical Therapy

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Respite

Medical Home Care

Personal Care

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.

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

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

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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 LIFESTYLESOVER50.COM

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Senior Centers & Programs 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

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

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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

Do You Have Old Classic Records That Yo Want to Sell?

Call Julius Vitali of VINYLALLY HEAR at

610-217-1629 (cell) 610-966-6202 (phone) Buying classical records and collections

Aging in Place Audiologist

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

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

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

Family Caregivers Network, Inc. Family-caregivers.com 901 Main Street, Pennsburg, St. Luke’s Senior Care PA 18073. 215-541-9030 Associates 5445 Lanark Road, Ste. 200 Lehigh County Office of Center Valley, PA 18034 Aging 17 S. 7th Street 484-526-7035 SLHN.org Allentown, PA 18101 610-782-3200 lehighcounty.org Elder law refers to several LVHN, Fleming Memory areas of law and estate Center 17th & Chew Streets planning practices as they relate to the elderly. Elder Allentown, PA 18102 law attorneys assist with life 610-969-3390 decisions involving retireLVHN.org ment, estate planning, and

Elder Law

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

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Experts

Gross McGinley LLP 33 S. Seventh Street P.O. Box 4060 Allentown, PA 18105 610- 820-5450 grossmcginley.com

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

Aging in Place Lifestyles over 50 Free senior living and other referral services 4847 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18106 Lifestylesover50.com 855-233-7034

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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.

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

Junk Removal & Hauling

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

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

Sandra Bordner, SRES Keller Williams Real Estate Looking for the Positive...

Needs and Wants Moving & 2901 Emrick Blvd., Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18020 Cleanouts, LLC Serving Eastern PA and West- 610-751-7096 sandrabordner@kw.com ern NJ! 610-568-0170 NeedsandWantsMovingandCleanouts.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

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

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

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Move managers specialize in helping older adults and their Jane Schiff, Associate Broker, families downsize and move SRES Howard Hanna The Frederick Group Realtors into a new residence.

3500 Winchester Road Allentown, PA 18104 Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Lehigh Valley Health Network Caring Transitions Lehigh Valley 610-904-8093 office (m) 610-216-5232 Coalition 2024 Lehigh Street (o) 610-398-0411 484-951-3333 cell PO Box 3103 Allentown, PA 18103 caringtransitionsoflehighval- Schiffjane@gmail.com Allentown, PA 18106 610-402-7800 LVHN.org JaneSchiff.com 1-877-334-8942 ley.com LVAginginPlace.org Family Pillars Hospice 3910 Adler Place, Suite 130 Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-625-2025 familypillarshospice.com

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Premier Senior Placement Serving the Lehigh Valley and Jennifer Schimmel beyond Downsizing, Upsizing, Senior 484-764-0610 Transition, 55+ Communities, premierseniorplacement.com kareno@premierseniorplaceNew Construction and ment.com Investments Keller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18020 Includes indoor and outdoor stair 610-360-0036 lifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts JennySoldMine.com as well as lifts for vehicles, pools, patient transfer and commercial locations.

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

Mobility Unlimited 515 N. 12th Street Allentown, PA 18102 610-433-8797 mobilityunlimitedinc.com

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Power Stair Lifts New, used, and rental lifts, vehicle lifts, ramps, and more!

2700 William Penn Highway Oasis Senior Advisors Easton, PA 18045 610-704-4090 bhollinger@youroasisadvisor. 484-895-1188 PowerStairLifts.com com lehighvalley.oasissenioradvisors.com

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Enduring Ideals…

Modern Lifestyle…

A Community Over 250 Years in the Making

With four different styles of charming one- and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, we are confident you will find one that is perfect for you.

Visit us today to find out why so many people are proud to call Moravian Village home!

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Active Adult Communities

The Cooper Center Clubhouse at Heritage Village

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

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

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

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

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

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 855-233-7034

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care is a service offered by some personal care homes to manage the needs of those with memory impairment. Levels of care vary and may include staff training, special programming, and secured areas.

Assisted Living is a term for personal care facilities that meet specific Pennsylvania State licensing criteria.

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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.

Lehigh County B’nai B’rith Apartments 16th and Liberty Streets Allentown 18102 610-821-0207

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

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

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

Easton Senior Housing Moravian House III 127 South 4th Street 133 W. Union Blvd.

Easton 18015. 610-258-1244 Bethlehem 18018 Cedar View Apartments 610-691-3808 Fred Rooney Building 4230 Dorney Park Road 4 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem Allentown 18104 Saucon Manor 18015. 610-868-8101 The Terrace at Phoebe 610-530-2906 650 Northampton Street Allentown Hellertown, 18055 Hampton House Devonshire Park Apartments 1940 W. Turner Street 610-838-9187 1802 Lincoln Avenue 1641 33rd Street, Allentown, Allentown 18104 Northampton 18067 18103 610-797-1333 610-794-5426 Shiloh Manor 610-262-1564 DevonshireParkApts.com 223 Brother Thomas Bright Zephyr Apartments Avenue, Easton 18042 3150 Lehigh Street Episcopal House Holy Family Senior 610-252-1333 1440 Walnut St., Allentown Whitehall 18052 Apartments 610-264-5652 18102 610-821-0311 1318 Spring Street Traditions of Hanover episcopalhouse.com Bethlehem 18018 5300 Northgate Drive Northampton County 610-865-3963 Bethlehem 18017 Bethlehem Housing Horizons at the Village hfseniorapartments.org 610-674-0573 Authority at Whitehall 3108 St. traditionsofhanover.com 645 Main Street, Bethlehem Lutheran Manor Apartments Stephens Lane Whitehall The Fairway at Saucon Creek 18015. 610-865-8300 18052 855-392-2347 2085 Westgate Drive 4851 Saucon Creek Road Bethlehem 18017 Century House Center Valley, Pa 18034 Lehigh Co. Housing 610-866-6010 8 North Main Street 610-814-2700 Authority 333 Ridge Street Bangor 18013 sacredheartseniorliving.com Emmaus 18049 610-588-7978 610-433-2312

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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?

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.

The word “holiday” is from a barelypronounceable Old English word for “holy day.” It is a special day set aside for religious purposes. Interestingly, Celebrate the Lord’s we apply the term to any “official” So, enjoy the sights and sounds goodness, share His day, whether sanctioned by the church of your favorite holiday(s). blessings, and thank Him or the government, even if there Come to church on Sunday and in everything at every Wednesday and whatever other is no religious meaning, like July Fourth and Labor Day. The British days the church gathers. But don’t time. use of “holiday” indicates “vacation.” fall into the trap of acting more Should we, as Christians, have some “holy” or serving the Lord on just days that are “holier” than others? Should we live those days and under those ideal circumstances. any differently on certain days than on regular days?

Celebrate the Lord’s goodness, share His blessings, Should we take a vacation from worship? and thank Him in everything at every time.

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.

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Crisis Intervention Services Allentown Rescue Mission 610-740-5500

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

Resources Safe Harbor Easton 610-258-5540 Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc. 610-797-0530

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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

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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 855-233-7034

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

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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

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

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 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

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

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

Mental Health and Disabilities Services

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

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

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Pharmaceutical Assistance

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Resources 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 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

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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

Community Services 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

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

Older Adult Meal A Healthy Meal & A Healthy Lifestyle For Adults age 65 and older

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

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Are My Parents Ready for Senior Living?

by CarePatrol of the Lehigh Valley and Upper Bucks re 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.

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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.

Here are some signs to help you know that your parents might be 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 Noticeable health decline prepare meals, or they may even forget to eat meals As we grow older, our cells and tissue become more altogether. These poor eating habits may lead to other susceptible to illnesses and diseases. Also, there is a ailments and even noticeable weight loss. As such, it higher risk of age-related diseases that one may not be is best to explore senior living options where there are able to handle by oneself. In the case where there’s health workers dedicated to making sure they’re well no one to provide the hands-on care required for the fed and taken care of. elderly, a great opportunity is to explore senior living options to ensure that they get the care required.

They can no longer handle and manage money properly When they start to feel isolated Handling financial responsibilities might As your parents age, they may not become difficult as people begin to age, be able to move around as much and especially if there’s no one around to as easily as they used to. They might help. be able to take long walks, cycle, or take several buses to arrive at their You should get your parents into a senior community where they don’t destination - and they may not even be able to drive. This inability to have to worry about bills or other move around may cause them to feel financial responsibilities. A senior living isolated, since it’s difficult to go out community ensures that all their needs and mingle with people and carry-on are properly met without putting a lot of daily tasks. Exploring senior living stress on them. options allows them to associate Are you in Lehigh Valley or Upper with other people and make them Bucks and need help deciding whether The local Care Patrol feel what it is like to be part of a your parents are ready for senior Team. community. living or what community you should When they can no longer perform basic care for choose? Simply reach out to CarePatrol now. Visit themselves LehighValley.CarePatrol.com or call 610-509-0445 for more information.

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our 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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n 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:

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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

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

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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

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cery store. Instead, stand there and give your brain a break. Our brains need natural rest periods “You don’t have to be a superhero,” she said. “You’re throughout the day to recoup and face the next not responsible for your parents’ happiness, but you challenge or situation. are responsible for helping them get the help they 3.

Create a Schedule: To help reduce the low-level need. You’re not responsible for anybody’s happiness stressors that most often affect you, reflect on what other than your own.” triggers you the most and plan. For example, if Meanwhile, everyone should watch for warning signs cooking dinner during the week causes you stress, that a loved one might be suffering from the stress of try planning a weekly menu on Sunday night. The their life situation and try to intervene by encouraging 10 minutes that it takes you to plan your menu for them to get professional counseling. the week might just be the key to calmer weekday Fox said, “I had a 90-year-old patient who was in a evenings. wheelchair. She had been diagnosed with leukemia and 4. Prioritize Your To-Do List: If you feel pressure to was undergoing chemotherapy. And she’s said, what is accomplish every task on your to-do list as soon as my purpose here? So, I got her to open up. I asked her possible, create two separate lists – one for items how much does your husband love you? How much that need to be done right away and one for items do your children love you and your grandchildren? that can wait.

You have a great grandbaby on the way. When people 5. Exercise Your Options: You’ve probably heard question their value, a simple reminder can mean a quite often that exercise is a great way to reduce lot. Remind them that they mean a lot to you and that stress. Physical activity releases endorphins, feelyou’re so glad they’re here.” good brain chemicals that help you feel calm and sleep better, which in turn helps to lower or elimiSix Strategies for Reducing Stress to Prenate stress. Make sure to pick activities serve Your Heart Health that you enjoy so that you are more A small amount of stress can be healthy, likely to stick with them. In a moment motivating you to meet deadlines and cross of intense stress, try moving fast for one things off your to-do list. But research shows minute – jog in place, move from one that chronic stress can be just as unhealthy as foot to the other, or shake your hands eating a high-fat diet and having a sedentary in the air. This will get you out of your lifestyle. brain and focused on your physical The behavioral health professionals at St. body.

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Patricia Fox of St. self and experience pleasure, the better Luke’s Behavioral you will be able to handle stressful Here are six strategies for reducing your Health Integration situations when they come your way. stress to preserve your heart health: Consider the stressful parts of your program 1. Breath: When you are stressed out, watch day and find ways to make them more your breath. Focusing on your breathing enjoyable. For example, if you have a directs your attention away from what’s making long commute to work, try listening to the audio you feel overwhelmed. According to the American version of a book you’ve always wanted to read or Heart Association, breathing exercises can reduce update your playlist to include your favorite songs. heart disease risk. Deep breathing can get you back There are many tools for reducing stress; you must to a less inflammatory state. find what works best for you. Remember, you have the 2. Take Phone Breaks: Don’t scroll through your power within you to find your inner calm. phone when you are waiting in line at the gro-

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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.

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

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

he 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.

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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.

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

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!

Gonzalo Dr. Jacob: Hand surgeons treat various conditions related Sumarriva, MD Dr. Jacob: I’m fortunate to be in a situation where I can to problems with the hands and forearms, from tendonitis make decisions on patient and broken bones to arthritis of the hands and other chroncare based on what I think ic conditions. is right for the patient. A fracture doesn’t necessarily Dr. Sumarriva: The most important thing we do is restore need surgery. Often, there our patient’s use of their hands so they can get back to doare other ways to treat it. I ing the activities they enjoy to just simple tasks around the make a point to involve the house. Our goal is to improve our patient’s quality of life. patient and explain different What are the most common conditions you treat? options. If someone’s funcDr. Jacob: Besides fractures of the fingers and wrists, the tion is almost normal, there’s Glen Jacob, MD no reason to do surgery. most common conditions are carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendonitis and thumb arthritis. Carpal tunnel Drs. Jacob and Sumarriva is caused by a compressed nerve in the wrist, and can cause see patients at various St. Luke’s Orthopedic weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers. A finger that gets stuck in a bent position is a Care locations throughout the Lehigh Valley. To schedule an appointment, call 484-526-1735. trigger finger.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• This lousy movie was not released—it escaped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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

• Alimony: the high cost of leaving.

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

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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.

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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.

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Girl: That’s a lot of bluff.

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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?

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by Alan Allegra

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t. 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.

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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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