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From the Editor As Spring struggles to arrive this year (albeit grudgingly), we turn our attention to outside activities and warmer weather. One of the Valley’s favorite activities is fishing. So break out the rods and reels and go get ‘em. Our article on fishing has websites that you can search for good fishing spots in addition to the ones you might already know here in the Valley. The end of May is always marked by Memorial Day. It is the one day of the year when we remember and honor those in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice. We have an article listing the many monuments throughout the Valley that are dedicated to the military. As always we have several articles geared toward your health. In particular we highlight the aquatic exercise programs available at Steel Fitness in Allentown. On May 29 several state representatives and senators will gather at the annual Legislative Breakfast in Bethlehem to discuss issues important to our older citizens. They will also be there to take your questions. Registration is required so please review the information on page 12. This month we also start our popular listing of music concerts throughout the Lehigh Valley. Be sure to get out and take advantage of this entertaining pastime.
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Things To Do With Grandkids Shrek The Musical presented by Catasauqua Area Showcase Theatre April 24, 25 and May 1, 2 at 7pm and April 26 and May 3 at 2pm. You may know Shrek from the animated films but don’t be fooled, this production is fun for audiences of all ages. We guarantee your whole family will be laughing and dancing in the aisles. Tickets at cattytheatre.org or (610) 841-3747. 2500 W Bullshead Rd. Every day Apr 24 – May 3 7pm–9pm Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is home to more than 100 rides and attractions that will have you screaming in excitement. And, it’s the only place on the east coast where families can visit Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the PEANUTS™ gang at Planet Snoopy. dorneypark.com/hours-directions May 1, 2015 (All Day) KidsPeace 5K Family Fun Mud Run This fun, family friendly event is a great opportunity to get some exercise, have some fun and get muddy for a good cause. Participants of all ages and abilities choose to follow either the 3.1-mile scenic trail & traverse through 14 obstacles or the 1 mile course with 6 obstacles. Youth under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult during the 5k or 1 mile run/walk. Children ages 4-6 can participate in a FREE 100-yard dash. kidspeace.org/mudrun May 2, 2015 at 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Narnia: The Musical The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia. Saturday, May 09, 2015 at 5:00 PM Charles A. Brown Ice House 56 River Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610) 332-1400 Website: 123pyt.org
So begins Harold and the Purple Crayon, the first of seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson, following the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. Resourceful and brave, Harold creates the world he wants to explore, using nothing more than a big purple crayon and his sky’s the-limit imagination. $10 child/$20 adult Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North 6th Street, Allentown, PA allentownsymphony.org/BuyTickets/FamilySeries.aspx May 16, 2015 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Quiet Valley’s 27th Annual Farm Animal Frolic In May Quiet Valley comes alive with new baby farm animals. Come and join this celebration of new life. This is a unique opportunity for children (and grown-ups) to see and touch a variety of baby farm animals. See baby chicks hatching from their eggs and feel the soft fur of the baby bunnies. Don’t miss seeing the new lambs with their soft, woolly fleece, or the frisky baby goats. Pony rides are available for children and there is a children’s show daily a 1 p.m. Weather permitting quietvalley.org/programs/specialevents/frolic/frolic.htm. May 16 10am – 4pm, May 17 12pm – 4pm, May 23 10am – 4pm, May 24 12pm – 4pm Mayfair Festival of the Arts 2015 Allentown Fair Grounds, 17th Street, Allentown mayfairfestival.org/2015-festival-dates-2/ Every day from May. 22 – May. 25 (All Day) Volunteer Ombudsman Advocate for Residents
The Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services Ombudsman Program is announcing a unique opportunity for caring, compassionate people to reach out and make a difference in the lives of Lehigh County nursing home, assisted living and personal care home residents. As a volunteer, you will be trained to advocate, help promote residents’ rights and enhance the quality of life of long-term care residents. Volunteers must be 21 years of age. Volunteer Ombudsmen provide friendly visitation and serve as advocates for residents. Volunteer Ombudsmen provide information to residents about their rights. Volunteer Ombudsmen work to resolve issues that may involve a resident in a care facility.
The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.”
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To volunteer and make a difference, please contact: Denise Musselman Lehigh County Office of Aging & Adult Services 17 South Seventh Street Allentown, PA 18101-2400 (610) 782-3193 denisemusselman@lehighcounty.org
Time to Get Tested and Prevent Colorectal Cancer (BPT) When she was 55 years old, Valerie B. made a promise to a total stranger. It may have saved her life.
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“I was sitting in the doctor’s office for a mammogram,� the Atlanta woman says. “There was a lady there who said she recently learned she had colon cancer. I knew nothing about it; nobody had ever told me to go get a colon test done. That woman in the doctor’s office urged me to get tested. I promised her I would. And I did.� She made an appointment right away. During the test, Valerie’s doctor found and removed six polyps (abnormal growths) in her colon. Three were precancerous, meaning there was a good chance they could have turned into cancer if they had not been removed. “The doctor was really glad I was there,� she says. “He said ‘Why did you wait so long?’�
Valerie - now 60 - is a cheerleader for getting screened. “After my colonoscopy, all I did that year was talk to people and tell my story. I found that five family members over 50 weren’t tested. I begged them to go, and they all went.�
syndrome, a condition that can raise a person’s risk of getting colorectal cancer. Plus, he was at the age when screening is recommended. It turned out that Randy had five polyps, all in an early, noncancerous stage. They were removed. “This testing is recommended for a good reason,� the Washington, DC, resident says. “You either experience a little discomfort with the test now, or you could face something a lot worse later in life, if you get colon cancer. So if you’re 50 or older, my advice is to get screened now.
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Giving Aid to Veterans - To The Very End by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
Veterans who finish their time in service, retire, and survive war theaters and combat nonetheless are still mortal. All of us will one day die. When that time comes many veterans will need hospice care. Heartland Hospice in Allentown, PA has a special program specifically for veterans in need of such care. I recently met with a family for whom Heartland Hospice is providing hospice care for one of our veterans. The veteran’s name is Marjorie, and she is a Naval Korean War veteran. According to her daughter, Cindy, she served as a journalist while in the service. She also did photographic work for the Navy. When she was honorably discharged she continued her service to our country by working and volunteering with several veterans organization. She ultimately rose to the post of Commander at Hellertown American Legion – Post 397, She was the first woman to achieve such a distinction. When Cindy needed help for her mother she chose Heartland Hospice as her provider. She praised Heartland Hospice for its dedication to her mother and, as importantly, Marjorie’s extended family – grandchildren and great grandchildren included. According to Cindy “they have been with us every step of the way and made sure that we get all the support we needed whether it is medical, spiritual or emotional.” According to Heartland Hospice they recognize the unique needs of veterans. At Heartland, caring for military veterans begins with identifying and evaluating the impact of each veteran’s experience. Heartland Hospice finds out: • the branch of the military in which the veteran served, and when they served • whether the veteran saw combat or was stationed on the front line. Heartland honors both roles • the VA benefits for which the veteran may be eligible Heartland takes great pride in honoring all of our veterans with certificates, pinning ceremonies and other special ways to show appreciation for their service on behalf of all Americans. According to Heartland: “Different kinds of trauma can be experienced by different veterans in different wars. We’ve learned a critical lesson: a patient’s military service history helps determine which kind of personalized, compassionate care we should provide. Working with the veteran and his or her physician and family members, we can customize our care plans accordingly.”
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Heartland Hospice provides the necessary medical support such as having a nurse visit regularly to evaluate Marjorie’s condition and to attend to any of her needs. The nurse communicates with the family doctor on a regular basis to ensure that everyone has up to date information. Heartland uses an interdisciplinary approach (doctor, nurse, nurse aide, social worker, chaplain, bereavement coordinator, volunteer coordinator, massage and music therapy). The entire team meets every other week to discuss the case and ensure they are meeting the patient’s and family’s needs. They also work tirelessly to ensure that the veteran gets all the benefits to which he or she is entitled. An important aspect of Heartland Hospice care is their Vetsto-Vets Volunteer program because “no one understands the questions and concerns of a U.S. military veteran more than a fellow veteran or active duty personnel. The culture of stoicism and societal reactions can discourage veterans from sharing their war experiences with non-veterans. When one veteran talks to another, stoicism and secrecy may dissolve, sharing supports life-review and healing.” These volunteers can supply much needed support for our veterans. This program is anchored by two extraordinary women – Janet Daly and Andi Grunberg. It is they who do the coordination of services for our veterans. They immerse themselves in the families of their patients. They work on all the details of care so that the family of the veteran can focus on spending quality time with their loved one. They go out to the community to spread the word so that they can be of service to as many of our area veterans as possible. There is no finer way to honor our veterans than to support a program like the one at Heartland Hospice. They will serve our veterans during their final days and will support the family through this hospice journey. We can do no less for our veterans. They were there for us, now it is our time to be there for them. For more information about Heartland Hospice go to heartlandhospice.com/. You can contact the Allentown office at 610-266-0134.
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Editor’s note: We were saddened to hear that Marjorie died peacefully just before we went to press. She was surrounded by her loving family. May she rest in peace.
Remembering Our Veterans by Rich Hudzinski, LVMAC
electronically record the original team’s work begun in 2005 Editor’s Note: This month we celebrate Memorial Day. We to document all the military monuments and markers in the honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to Lehigh Valley (Lehigh and Northampton counties). Like the our country. LVMAC (Lehigh Valley original hardcopy version, its purposes Military Affairs Council) added a are to promote awareness of our local photo gallery to its website that shows military veterans’ contributions in and describes the over 200 monuments service to our nation and to encourage that we have in the Lehigh Valley public officials and citizens’ groups honoring our military. You can view to adopt and care for sometimes them at lv-mac.org/info-for-you-2/ forgotten memorials. monuments/monument-gallery. The Council now relies on The sacrifices made by our men individuals to improve upon the work and women in uniform who have gone of the original team. Become part before us must never be forgotten. of the process, not a mere spectator. Their willingness to defend this If you find a monument or marker nation has secured us freedoms, rights not identified on the website, send an and blessings. Therefore, when we erect war monuments electronic photo together with the following information, as to our military history, they should do more than serve as best you can, to info@lvmac.org: Monument Name, Street remembrances of individuals and their feats. They should give Location, Site Location (e.g. a park’s name), Town, County, us pause to reflect on why these men and women served at Zip Code, who erected it, when dedicated, who owns it, the particular times in or history. Only then can we hope to who maintains it, any remarks, official point of contact give their sacrifices meaning and everlasting value. The Lehigh for additional information. More importantly, ensure a Valley Military Affairs Council’s new webpage was created to monument or marker is properly attended – not neglected. 610-794-6010 | phoebe.org/allentown
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Why We Go Fishing by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50
There might be many reasons to go fishing, but the following are some of the most popular. Relieving Stress Spending a day fishing for trout on a cool mountain stream or fishing on a pond helps to release us from our highly stressful, everyday environment. Fishing brings a sense of well-being and refreshes our reserves. Bonding Sharing a fishing experience helps strengthen relationships with family and friends. A relaxing day with others allows for calming reflection and communication. Health Benefits More than fifty percent of Americans are overweight. Being outside and being active helps to make you feel better and encourages a healthier way of life. Hiking a bit to find a favorite fishing spot beats reaching for the remote. Recreation Having a bad day of fishing still beats a day in the office or tending to house chores. The most common reason you will find with people who like to fish is that it is simply fun.
Fishing can play an important role in one’s personal and social development. Fishing is a lifetime skill and activity that can be enjoyed at any age. Just ask a youngster who reeled in their first fish how much fun fishing can be. A parent can enjoy being a mentor to his or her children. Supports Wildlife and Fisheries Management Fishing fees help to maintain these locales. A well-managed fishery helps our environment and preserves them for future generations. For more information on where to fish and what to fish go to Pennsylvania’s Best Fishing Waters website - http:// fishandboat.com/pabestfishing.htm. It lists many different kinds of fish and directs you to the best areas to find them. Of course the Lehigh Valley has any number of lakes and streams for those looking to fish locally. Two of the better known are Lehigh Parkway Park on Fish Hatchery Rd. in Allentown 610-437-7627 and Saucon Creek at Saucon Park in Bethlehem 610-865-7081.
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HCR Manorcare Offers “Next Level” Swallowing Therapy Patients suffering from swallowing disorders or ‘Dysphagia’ following a stroke, brain injury, cancer or neurological disease can now find new, local treatment options. HCR ManorCare is the first post-hospital provider to offer a revolutionary new service, Synchrony, for the treatment of swallowing disorders. “We are excited to be the first skilled nursing and rehabilitation provider to offer this advanced technology,” said Lori Bohenek, Director of Rehabilitation with ManorCare Bethlehem 2021. “We are committed to using evidencebased technology to enhance our patients’ clinical outcomes and quality of life. By providing the Synchrony treatment system for our patients, we are reinforcing the quality care that is offered by our rehabilitation team. It has dramatically improved our patient’s ability to participate in normal day-to-day activities, including a simple meal with friends and family.” Dysphagia can lead to serious complications such dehydration, malnutrition, a higher rate of infection and aspiration pneumonia, as well as increased re-hospitalization and mortality. Without successful treatment, modified diets, tube feeding and other costly management techniques are often required. This new service addresses these issues and has been introduced to help improve outcomes and quality of life for individuals with swallowing disorders. Recent medical research has shown that guided biofeedback can be helpful in restoring normal swallowing ability. The Synchrony program’s virtual reality assisted biofeedback system allows HCR ManorCare’s speech language pathologists and patients to visualize swallowing activity in real time. This important capability helps these therapists evaluate the quality of a swallow to guide therapeutic
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Celebrate Older Americans Month Each May, the Administration for Community Living celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize older Americans for their contributions to the nation. In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act, we are focused on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. The theme for Older Americans Month 2015 is “Get into the Act.” The OAA was signed into law by President Johnson in 1965. The Older Americans Act established the nationwide aging services network and funding that helps older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice for as long as possible. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act” www.aoa.gov. Lehigh County will be celebrating Older Americans Month with their 15th Annual Tribute to Unsung Heroes on May 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church in Allentown. Come join us!
Seniors Invited to Meet Legislators This breakfast is free and open to the public. You are cordially invited to attend the Third Annual Legislative Breakfast on Healthy Aging on May 29. The event will feature a full breakfast, presentations by state legislators about issues facing seniors in the Lehigh Valley and Q&A.
A few of our guest legislators this year are: Representative Marcia Hahn District Director Joe Kelly Senator Boscola’s Office Representative Mike Schlossberg Representative Julie Harhart Representative Steve Samuelson Senator Mario Scavello Please register at http://bit.ly/legbreakfast or call Priscilla at 610.807.5731 See the ad below for details.
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Swimmer or not, there are numerous aquatic programs that you can dangle your toes in at Steel Fitness Premier in Allentown. Chances are that you will have fun and be encouraged to live healthier. The three heated pools offer multiple senior programming options from exercise, classes to other activities. Below are a few programs that Steel Fitness Premier offers that are ideal for seniors: Aquatic Classes: a wide range of group aquatic classes for various fitness and activity levels. Classes include Aquaticize, Aqua Pump, Hydrotone, and more. Swimming Lessons: Small group and private swim lessons are offered through the Emmaus Aquatic Club’s Swim America Program. Aqua New: This aquatic exercise class is offered through a partnership with Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network. Aqua Pi-Yo-Chi: This aquatic class offers a combination of Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi to help each participant develop range of motion, strength and balance – all while providing a soothing, stress-relieving workout.
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What Shall I Do with Jesus Who is Called Christ? By Alan Allegra
A month has passed since Good Friday, when Christians honor the crucifixion of Christ. It is one of my favorite holidays, because it reminds me of the solemnity and meaning of that horrid day.
Here is something to ponder: Jesus in is us, and we are in him (Colossians 1:27; Romans 8:1)! It doesn’t get more personal than that! He is far away, but he is also as close as one can be. In fact, we are already seated with him in the heavenlies (Ephesians 2:6).
When Jesus was brought before Pilate, the governor gave the people the choice of whom to release, Barabbas or Jesus. The crowd demanded that Jesus die. Baffled, “Pilate said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?’” We all know the answer.
This means we are heirs with Christ, destined to receive indescribable riches in glory: “[A]nd if children, then heirs— heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him” (Romans 8:17). This verse also assures us that, even in times of suffering, we should not lose hope or think that we have been left alone. Jesus keeps us going day by day (Philippians 4:13; Hebrews 1:3).
I became a Christian about 35 years ago. Surprisingly, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I paid a lot of attention to the Christ of Christianity. Even through 4 years of seminary and a gazillion hours of church attendance, I didn’t think much about Jesus. To me, he was the Son of God and Son of Man who died to save me, but after that, he just went to heaven and wasn’t as important as God the Father. I knew the mantra “Jesus is my Savior” but he was gone. I treated Jesus as I would Murphy of Murphy’s Law: I believed the law but gave little thought to who Murphy was. It wasn’t until I really dug into the bible, especially the Old Testament, that I appreciated whom the man—whose name I bore as a label—was and is. Often, as Christians, we are taught to pay more attention to the New Testament because it relates to the church, and just take some verses out of the Old and twist them to relate to the church instead of some dusty old nation called Israel. This is a great injustice.
Jesus’ last name is not “Christ;” that is his title. It means he is the one who was chosen to redeem and rule the world (Luke 23:35). Many who acknowledge that Jesus existed hesitate to call him Christ, the Lord, the Son of God. Jesus is not just sitting around in heaven—he is preparing to return to fulfill his destiny of restoring the world to what it should be and being the focus of all things (Acts 3:19-21). Even now, Jesus Christ is to be the center of all things, worshiped as God (John 5:22-23). He doesn’t just open the portal to heaven and stand aside like some cosmic doorkeeper—he is in us, with us, sustaining us, interceding for us, and coming again to make the world a perfect place. I’d say that makes him pretty important! What will you do with Jesus who is called Christ?
The footsteps of Jesus can be traced throughout most of the Old Testament. He is in Genesis as the Creator (Genesis 1:1, cf. Colossians 1:16) and Savior (Genesis 3:15, cf. Philippians 3:20). Jesus is foretold as the Prophet who will replace Moses in Israel (Deuteronomy 18:15, cf. John 6:14). He is the coming Son of David, the King of Israel and ruler of the world (Daniel 7:13-14; Isaiah 9:7, cf. Luke 1:32-33). He is the Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6) and the Judge of all men (Psalm 96:13, cf. Matthew 25:31&ff.). Jesus is the heavenly lawyer who intercedes for us before God, having shed his blood on the cross to pay for our sins (Isaiah 53:12, cf. Romans 8:34).
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Caring for our Seniors. St. Luke’s provides a positive aging experience for older adults in our community through specialized services and care designed for seniors. • Senior Health Assessments and Cognitive Testing • Memory Clinic
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Receiving Mental Help at St. Luke’s Older Adult Behavioral Health Unit By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50
St. Luke’s Hospital Network offers a wide range of services for seniors. Among them the Older Adult Behavioral Unit stands out as unique in addressing the needs of our aging population in the Lehigh Valley. The Older Adult Behavioral Health Unit provides a secure, structured and intimate environment in a 15-bed facility for patients aged 60 or older with long-standing or newly diagnosed mental illnesses. The program strives to return patients to their best possible level of health so that they can function fully and safely in their environment, whether it be at home, in assisted living or in a personal care setting. “What makes us unique is that our staff is all experienced and quite passionate about dealing with the elderly,” says Dr. Farhad Sholevar, M.D., Medical Director.
The program treats the following symptoms, and more: • Confused thinking • Prolonged depression, sadness or irritability • Feelings of extreme highs and lows • Excessive fears, worries and anxieties • Social withdrawal • Excessive anger or aggression • Suicidal thoughts • Substance abuse
Psychological disorders may be difficult to identify and diagnose in the elderly. As we age, we all experience forgetfulness and other symptoms that should not be alarming. Dr. Sholevar advises, “When a patient’s symptoms affect their sense of well being or the family members, they need to be evaluated. We should not panic because of that one particular symptom, but it never hurts to have an evaluation and not wait for things to get worse.” The St. Luke’s Center for Positive Aging in Bethlehem and Phillipsburg is a good place to start. There, a full staff of geriatric physicians, nurses and therapists can perform a complete physical and psychological assessment. Also the SLHN referral service at 1-866-STLUKES, or www.slhn.org/ Find-Doctor can help. The Behavioral Health Unit staff ’s knowledge and experience in geriatric medicine makes them well qualified to treat psycho-neurological disorders in this age group. Take depression, for example, one of the most common psychological conditions that the elderly suffer. “Unfortunately,” says
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The comprehensive program combines the medical and psychological aspects of treatment. According to Dr. Sholevar, “We focus very highly on coping skills and therapeutic environment rather than just medication. We focus on family dynamics and all psychotherapeutic approaches that will prevent relapse and a return to an inpatient stay.”
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Dr. Sholevar, “depression in the elderly manifests itself in many, many different ways. It is often masked by very vague, poorly defined physical complaints, frequent doctor visits, chronic pain, complaints of tiredness and fatigue, gastrointestinal complaints, and forgetfulness.” Depression can be easily overlooked by a primary care physician or someone inexperienced in elder care. The Older Adult Behavioral Unit care extends beyond hospitalization to help patients re-integrate into life in the outside world. At the hospital, the patient will undergo extensive occupational and neuro-psychological testing to determine if he or she is safe to live at home alone. “If the patient needs to be placed in personal care or assisted living, the family has reassurance that their decisions are appropriate,” observes Andrea B. Kiskeravage, RN, Clinical Supervisor. After the hospital stay, the patient has access to day programs and partial hospitalization for four to five hours a day for about two weeks. Beyond this period, the case manager helps find outside social activities and opportunities for patients who are isolated. At the Older Adult Behavioral Health Unit, not only does the training and experience of the staff make a difference.
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It takes a special kind of person to work with the elderly in this capacity. For Dr. Sholevar, the reward is being able to make a difference in the patient’s life, but also in the Andrea Kiskeravabe, RN, Clinical Supervisor and Dr. Farhad Sholevar, MD, Medical Director family’s. “It’s not uncommon for someone to come in completely disorganized and aggressive and totally confused,” he reflects. “After medical evaluation and treatment, it’s very rewarding and very comforting to see the differences. “It’s very rewarding to see that you can ease the family’s burden, to show them that there is help that this is not the end of the road; and to see that gratitude and smile on their face. You cannot work in an environment like this unless you have a lot of love and respect for the elderly.” The Older Adult Behavioral Health Unit is located at 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. For more information, call 484-526-5200.
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Questions to Ask When Selecting Short-Term Rehab by Jeff Tintle, Lifestyles over 50
Those who live in the Lehigh Valley have many good options to choose from if they need a short-term rehabilitation or nursing home. The trouble is that often when one is in need of these services the process can be overwhelming especially after an unexpected hospital stay. The best advice is to talk to professionals like social workers, doctors, nurses and others about options. Then schedule time to visit the facilities. Most short-term rehabilitation or nursing home welcome inquiries, provide tours and answer questions. Below is a list of questions to help you find the best nursing care for your loved one. 1. Are there currently any openings for a new patient? 2. Is my insurance accepted here and what steps do I need to take ahead of time to ensure coverage? 3. Does the staff specialize in any particular areas? 4. How much therapy do patients receive? 5. What is the staff to patient ratio? 6. What types of treatment team members will be active with my recovery? 7. What can be expected about the transition from hospital to rehab? 8. What items should be we bring and what is provided? 9. Does the center offer outpatient therapy or will they help set up in-home services if needed after the rehab stay is complete? 10. Are care planning meetings conducted on a regular basis and are family members invited to participate? Chances are that you have additional questions about your situation and needs. Take time to ask all your questions. You will find that most facilities will take the time to address your concerns. The list to the right is a list of local short-term rehabilitation or nursing home facilities in our region. If you are seeking additional senior care resources you can find them in the 2015 Lifestyles over 50 Directory at many hospitals, medical offices and other community locations or contact our staff (listed on page 3) for a copy.
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Blough Healthcare 316 E. Market Street Bethlehem 18018 610-868-4982 bloughhealthcare.com Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown 350 South Cedarbrook Rd Allentown 18104 610-395-3727 lehighcounty.org Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill 724 Delaware Avenue Bethlehem 18015 610-691-6700 lehighcounty.org Country Meadows 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-5580 countrymeadows.com Good Shepherd Home 850 South Fifth Street Allentown, PA 18103 610-776-3199 GoodShepherdRehab.org Gracedale-Northampton County Nursing Home 2 Gracedale Avenue Nazareth 18064 610-746-1900 gracedale.org Holy Family Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1200 Spring Street Bethlehem 18018 610-865-5595 HFManor.org Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation 535 North 17th Street Allentown 18104 610-432-4351 hcr-manorcare.com
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Send to : Thrive Media, Attn: Editor. 4847 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pa 18103 or Editor@lifestylesover50.com First Thurs., 10-11:30 am. 610-433-6018 Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss. Phoebe Allentown seeks Center for Vision Loss, 845 individuals to assist with memory support neighborhoods. You Drivers: ITNLehighValley provides W. Wyoming St., Allentown. train in Montessori principles to rides for seniors 60 and over and First Thurs. 12PM create meaningful experiences by visually impaired adults. We drive practicing person-centered care. riders to appointments in LV, 90% (except July and August) For a rewarding experience - 610are medical. Requirement: vehicle, AARP Chapter (#4150) community room of 794-5362 jwickel@phoebe.org. good driving record, some free Lower Macungie Library time. Training provided, we work Meals on Wheels Northampton with your schedule. 610-419-1645. Bldg (3450 Brookside Rd). Entertainment: Mike Cty and Calvary United Methodist Evans, vocalist. Menu ($2) partner to provide meals to seniors Lehigh Valley Hospice provides in Easton area. Volunteers needed. wonderful volunteer opportunities is meatball sandwiches. with Contact Janet Soos janets@ for individuals who believe that life coffee or tea. (610) 2854563 mealsonwheelspa.org is a journey. Join us and discover how enriching it is to spend Lutheran Home - Topton invites meaningful time with our patients. First Thurs. AARP volunteers to share musical talent, Please call Janet Barber, volunteer Allentown Chapter #5415 first Friday St. Timothy’s voice or instrument with residents. coordinator. 610-969-0127. Church, 140 So. Ott St. Flex hours, days, eves, weekends. Allentown. Program: Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 or Social & Support Groups Parkland Strings. All are wentzl@diakon.org. welcome. Bring a nonENCORE (female cancer perishable food item for Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 support / exercise group) Tues. the Allentown Food Bank. hrs. a month with Compeer 6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:15-10:30am. friend, a person who lives with Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 610-437-4265 mental illness. Do what friends S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313. Second Sat. 10:30 Like do together: listen, go for a walk, allentownymcaywca.org. gardening? Jordan United watch a movie, enjoy a cup of Church of Christ, Rt 309 coffee, etc. Main duty – Have Fun! Parkinson’s Disease Support & Walbert Ave Allentown, 610.435.9651. Parkinson’s patients, families and peace garden, custom friends - monthly at St. Luke’s Heartland Hospice seeks caring Allentown Campus. 3rd Wed. 6 pm peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, volunteers to offer bedside support refreshments 6:30 pm To register children’s bed, gazebo, and presence to those facing 1-866-STLUKES. swing, trails. 610-395-2218. terminal illness. Comprehensive training, flex hours. Robin Trexler, MS First Tuesday support group Second Sat, Bethlehem Coordinator. 610-266-0134 for patients, families and friends Garden Club, share garden at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Are you a “people person” wanting Bethlehem. 6:15 register at 1-866- tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482. to make a difference? Have skills (785-8537) and talents to use to “give back”? Second Mon. 7-8:30 pm. Compassionate Care has a variety First Tues,1pm Emmaus Garden pray & share together of volunteer opportunities with Club Faith Presbyterian Church, for emotional wholeness, a training and support program North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, women’s support group to help you use your talents. Call Emmaus. Public welcome. (610) struggling, or have family Carolyn at 610-770-6500. 966-4181. struggling with depression, Center for Vision Loss seeks First Wed. LV Vegetarians. Quaker bipolar, etc. 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110 Bethlehem. Linda volunteers to assist blind and Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile 610-395-8756. visually impaired people as N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp. Pot luck Second Mon. at 1PM companions, transportation drivers dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984 in church’s social hall and Mall Walk helpers. Office
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in Northampton. Singer Rob Bollimof entertains. If Northampton schools are delayed, closed, meeting will be on Feb. 16th.. Second Mon. 1PMSt. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet in the church’s social hall in Northampton. The Good Shepherd School Choir will entertain. Prayer and Share Together for Emotional Wholeness, meets the Second Mon. Truth for Women, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Bethlehem We also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Tuesday after the 2nd Monday. Both groups are 7-8:30 pm. Second Tuesday. Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM2nd floor. Third Friday. 9:30. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church. 7-8:30 pm. Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family, struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610395-8756. Second Tues. 3:00PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting. 3 PM. Second Wed. Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Different topics related to PD.
Classified Third Wed, LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info. Second Thur, 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Third Sat. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 859-6700, extension 2276 for information. Fourth Wed Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover. Tues 1:30-4:30 Palmer Senior Group, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Wed. noon. Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company. Amelia, 610-395-2224. Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610-769-7570
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Dances Sat Dances LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Dance Ctr: 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700. “Dancing on the Odds” on odd numbered Fridays at 3rd Third Street Alliance, 41 N. 3rd St. Easton. Lessons 7-8pm, Dancing 8-10pm. $10 at door. Instructor Con Gallagher (610) 433-7804. . Allentown Area Swing Dance. Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. www. allentownswingdance.org for schedule Social Ballroom/Latin Swing Dance Saturday, Third Sat. @ 7pm TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap, PA 610-881-1000 www. learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments served & BYOB Lesson at 8:00pm $12pp at door, no reservations needed, all levels of dancer welcome – with or without a partner
Bingo Wed 5PM game at 6:30PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 484-350-1388
HTCC hosts monthly Bingo- 1st Thurs of month at 6:30 pm! Prizes range from $40 to $125. 610-317-8701. Wed 6:30 LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr.) Free coffee, snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700
Classes and Lectures Seniors Who Wish to ReEnter Workforce. Lehigh County Senior Ctr 1633 Elm St. Allentown, Classes: Basic Computer I & II, Digital Camera, Digital Photos, Intro to Internet. Classes at center and Whitehall Library. 8- 1.5 hr. classes $40 members $80 nonmembers. Membership $20. 610-437-3700 or dndod@aol.com.
Alz. Support Groups Alzheimer’s Respite Program Hope Community Church 7974 Clausville Rd. Fogelsville, For those in early stages of Alzheimer’s. Respite time, support for caregivers. Free, Wed - 1-5 PM Contact Dave Bowers 484-619-0330 bowerdav@gmail.com. 1st Thurs 11:00 am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 3rd Sat 3:15pm 410 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown 3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Allentown, 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs 4:30 Westminster Village 2156 Hanover St. Allentown, 3rd Wed 6:30pm Country Meadows Living 4005 Green Pond Rd., Bldg. 4, Bethlehem, 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland
Lifestyles over 50 May 2015
Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, 4th Mon 2:30pm Moravian Village 526 Wood St. Bethlehem, Last Monday 6:30 pm Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. Bethlehem, 3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third Street Alliance 41 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth. Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s Support Grp 3-4:30 PM 3rd Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Turner St, Allentown. For those with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 610-794-5273. Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Geriatric Care - service with at-home personalized coaching to make dementia-related caregiving more manageable.
Community Events May 6 St. John’s Friendly Fifties trip to American Music Theater, Lancaster, for “Inspire” show. Lunch at Fulton Steamboat. $78 for 40 or more. 610-767-4881. St. Anthony of Padua Church in Easton annual celebration, “Festa Italiana” May 29-31 Holy Cross Park in Williams Township. Food, fellowship nightly musical entertainment: 6-11PM May 29; 5-10PM May 30; 3-9PM May 31 Festa parking - free. 610-253-7188. Successful Aging -learn how to enjoy our senior years here Lehigh Valley. Dr. Scott Berman, M.D., leads discussion and shares great tips and info on resources. May 3 4PM. LV Hospital, Kasych Pavillion, room 6, 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, Sponsor: Jewish Family Service FREE 610-821-8722.
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