Resource Directory for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled – Cumberland County 2015-16

Cumberland County

2015–16

Resource

DIRECTORY

for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled

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A Message From the Publisher

You have an issue, a specific need, a project … maybe even just a question. You know the resources are out there—they’re probably not even that far away. But you don’t know how to find them.

Enter the 2015–16 Cumberland County Resource DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled. This extensive source of information connects you to an abundance of organizations, businesses, and services for Cumberland Countians who are over age 50, who are caring for a loved one, or who have disabilities.

We consider the Resource DIRECTORY “free, yet priceless.” Within its hundreds of easy-to-read listings, you’ll find options for housing, hospitals, veterans’ services, legal counsel, fitness, home improvements, and more.

In addition to your many local resources, there are also state and federal programs available that can provide assistance.

Plus, we include contact information for Cumberland County police departments, post offices, and emergency services, as well as county, state, and federal government phone numbers for your convenience.

The Resource DIRECTORY is available both in print and online (at www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com), so it’s accessible whenever and wherever you need it.

We sincerely thank the Resource DIRECTORY’s sponsors and advertisers. It is through their financial support and their dedication to the Cumberland County community that we are able to bring the Resource DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled to you, our neighbors.

Sincerely,

Donna K. Anderson, Publisher

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Adult Day Services.................................................................................6 Advocacy...............................................................................................6 Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services..................................................7 Area Agency On Aging.........................................................................8 Assistive Technology/Devices..............................................................8 Autism Services....................................................................................10 Care Assessment Services..................................................................10 Caregiver Assistance...........................................................................10 Clothing.................................................................................................10 Community Services............................................................................12 Consumer Protection/Complaints......................................................12 Counseling Services.............................................................................13 Dental Services.....................................................................................14 Disability Services.................................................................................14 Domestic Violence...............................................................................14 Emergency............................................................................................15 Emergency Information.......................................................................60 Employment..........................................................................................15 Energy Assistance................................................................................16 Events.....................................................................................................17 Eye Care Services................................................................................20 Financial Services.................................................................................20

Emergency.................................................................................................. 20

Fitness....................................................................................................20 Food/Nutrition.......................................................................................20

Education/Counseling................................................................................ 20 Food Banks/Pantries................................................................................... 21 Food Stamps................................................................................................ 21 Meals on Wheels......................................................................................... 21

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Frequently Called Numbers................................................................60 Government..........................................................................................21

Local............................................................................................................. 21 County.......................................................................................................... 23 State.............................................................................................................. 23 Federal......................................................................................................... 23

Health Matters (Feature Article)..........................................................30 Health Resources..................................................................................23 Healthcare............................................................................................26

Financial Assistance................................................................................... 26 Waiver Programs......................................................................................... 26

Hearing Services...................................................................................29 Home Care Services............................................................................32 Home Improvements...........................................................................34 Homeless Services...............................................................................34 Hospice Services..................................................................................35 Hospitals................................................................................................35 Hotlines..................................................................................................36 Housing..................................................................................................38

Assistance.................................................................................................... 38 Financial Assistance................................................................................... 38 Rental Assistance........................................................................................ 39

Housing Options...................................................................................39 Apartment-Style.......................................................................................... 39 Life Sharing/Family Living Residences...................................................... 40

Information and Referral......................................................................40 Insurance..............................................................................................41 Legal Services.......................................................................................41 Libraries.................................................................................................41 Lottery....................................................................................................42 Medical Equipment & Supplies...........................................................42 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Medicare...............................................................................................42

Counseling................................................................................................... 42 Medicare Advantage Providers................................................................ 42

Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services.........................44 Orthopedics..........................................................................................46 Pharmacy..............................................................................................46 Police Departments..............................................................................46 Post Offices...........................................................................................47 Savvy Senior (Feature Article).............................................................48 Prescriptions..........................................................................................50

Assistance.................................................................................................... 50 Referral Services.......................................................................................... 50

Profiles.....................................................................................................5 Retirement Living Options....................................................................51

Active Adult Living Communities.............................................................. 51 Assisted Living Residences......................................................................... 51 Continuing Care Retirement Communities.............................................. 51 Dementia Care Facilities/Units.................................................................. 52 Nursing & Rehab Facilities.......................................................................... 53 Personal Care Homes/Units....................................................................... 53

Senior Centers.......................................................................................54 Senior Services......................................................................................54 Service Organizations..........................................................................54 Social Security News (Feature Article)...............................................18 Support Groups.....................................................................................55 Tax Assistance......................................................................................55 Therapies...............................................................................................56 Transportation Services........................................................................56 Veterans Services.................................................................................58 Volunteer Opportunities......................................................................58 Weatherization Programs....................................................................58 Zip Codes..............................................................................................60 4

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profiles Cumberland County Aging & Community Services Carlisle Regional Medical Center is a 165-bed, full-service community hospital located in South Middleton Township. For close to 100 years, Carlisle Regional has served Carlisle and the surrounding communities with safe, quality, and compassionate healthcare.

Our intense focus on safety along with customer service and patient care has created a unique healing environment.

You will find our staff personable as we care for each patient the way we would want our loved ones to be cared for.

Designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Cumberland County Aging & Community Services is mandated to provide coordinated services to county residents who are age 60 and older. Our goal is to provide programs and services that allow the older adult to maintain their health, welfare, and independence. Aging & Community Services is committed to providing excellence in meeting the needs of older citizens, their families, and the community in which they live.

Carlisle Regional Medical Center

Cumberland County Aging & Community Services

361 Alexander Spring Road Carlisle PA 17013 (717) 249-1212 www.CarlisleRMC.com

1100 Claremont Rd • Carlisle PA 17015 (717) 240-6110 • (888) 697-0371 x6110 www.ccpa.net

Homeland Hospice provides the highest-quality care, dignity, and support at the end stages of life through a full complement of services addressing the whole person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Using a team approach with highly trained and compassionate people, we work closely with loved ones serving as educator, resource, and support. Homeland Hospice is a service of Homeland Center, a CCRC featuring personal care suites and available skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and dementia care.

OSS Health is committed to providing high-quality orthopaedic care. From diagnosis and treatment to recovery and rehabilitation, OSS Health offers a comprehensive list of healthcare services. For your urgent orthopaedic needs, we offer quick access to care via our urgent care centers in Mechanicsburg and York seven days a week. If you need orthopaedic surgery, the physicians and staff at our awardwinning specialty hospital provide an outstanding patient experience and surgical outcome with few complications.

Homeland Hospice

2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 221-7890 www.homelandhospice.org

OSS Health

856 Century Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 730-7099 www.osshealth.com

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–– ACTIVE ADULT LIVING COMMUNITIES (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– ADULT DAY serviceS ––––––

The services may include but are not limited to personal care, assistance with eating or using the toilet, assistance with taking medication, and social assistance for the aging. Centers offer a protective, supervised setting and generally operate during normal business hours.

LIFE Lutheran Services, Inc.......................................................... (717) 728-5433 Life Time Adult Day Care.............................................................. (717) 245-0413 Menno Haven Elder Day Center................................................ (717) 263-8545

–––––– ADVOCACY ––––––

Organizations that promote the health, dignity, rights, and quality of life of seniors and the disabled.

AARP.................................................................................................. (888) 687-2277 American Civil Liberties Union.................................................. (212) 549-2500 American Civil Rights Institute.................................................. (916) 444-2278 ARC of Cumberland & Perry Counties..................................... (717) 249-2611 Blindness and Visual Services (BVS)......................................... (866) 375-8264 bureau of Consumer Protection ............................................ (800) 441-2555 Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE)...................................................................(215) 545-5728; (800) 356-3606 Center for Independent Living.................................................. (717) 731-1900 Community Action Commission – Harrisburg..................... (717) 232-9757 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services – Protective Services...................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Cumberland County Victims Assistance Center (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6220 Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania ......................... (800) 692-7443 .................................................................................................(877) 375-7139 (TDD) national alliance on mental illness (NAMI)........................ (800) 223-0500 6

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Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHHH)................... (800) 233-3008 . .................................................................................................V/TTY (717) 783-4912 PA Adult Day Services Association......................................... (610) 527-4220 PA Association of Area Agencies on Aging – P4A............. (717) 240-6110 PA Homecare Association........................................... (717) 975-9448, ext. 28 PA Human Relations Commission............................................. (717) 787-9780 Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources....(800) 753-8827 Objective information and assistance to access services for older adults and for people of all ages who have disabilities. www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/pa-link See our ad on this page.

–––––– ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ––––––

Organizations offering prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

American Council on Alcoholism......................................... (800) 527-5344 Common Ground Detox............................................................. (888) 237-8984 Crisis Intervention – Camp Hill................................................. (717) 763-2222 Crisis Intervention – Carlisle.................................................... (717) 243-6005

Are you on Medicare and with limited income?

You may be eligible to receive extra help to pay for your Medicare premiums and your prescription drug costs!

Contact us for more information.

Phone: 1-800-783-7067

Phone: 1-800-753-8827

APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program for Medicare beneficiaries that is designed to provide objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Medicaid.

The Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources is a free service that provides objective information and assistance to access communitybased services and supports for older adults and for persons of all ages with disabilities.

www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/insurance

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Cumberland/Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission

Carlisle................................................................... (717) 240-6300

All other areas.................................................... (866) 240-6300 National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency... (800) 622-2255 Roxbury Detox............................................................................... (800) 648-4673 Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center....................................... (717) 541-0203 –– alzheimer’s/dementia care (See retirement living Options) –– –– Apartments (See Housing Options) ––

–––––– AREA AGENCY ON AGING ––––––

Provides aging services and information on financial aid and local benefits programs in Cumberland County.

Cumberland County Aging & Community Services... (717) 240-6110 An agency dedicated to providing programs and services that allow the older adult to maintain their health, welfare, and independence.

1100 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 www.ccpa.net See our profile on page 5. See our ad on page 9.

–– ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/DEVICES ––––––

These technologies and devices can make the lives of seniors and the disabled easier.

Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Foundation

............................................................. (484) 674-0506 Voice; (888) 744-1938 TTY Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) ........................................................................................................... (800) 204-7428 United Cerebral Palsy.................................................................. (717) 737-3477

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Cumberland County Aging & Community Services An agency dedicated to providing programs and services that assist older adults in maintaining their health, welfare, and independence.

• A PPRISE—Medicare & Related Health Insurance Counseling • Caregiver Support • Home and Community-Based Support Services • Information and Referral • Long-Term Living Assessments & Care Management • Older Adult Protective Services • Ombudsman • Senior Centers • Transportation • Volunteer Opportunities ...and much more!

Contact us at: 717-240-6110 * 1-888-697-0371 x6110 1100 Claremont Rd * Carlisle PA 17015 www.ccpa.net

–––––– Autism SERVICES –––––– Keystone Human Services.............................................(717) 232-7509 Enhancing the human spirit through support to those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental illness. Children’s services and the Susquehanna Service Dogs program are also available.

124 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 amoffitt@keystonehumanservices.org www.keystonehumanservices.org

–––––– CARE ASSESSMENT SERVICES ––––––

Looks at a person’s needs and works with them to find the best methods to provide care, support, and specialized services.

Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110

–––––– CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE –––––– Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Family Caregiver Support Program (Cumberland County) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6100

–––––– CLOTHING –––––– Caring Closet – West Shore Evangelical Free Church...... (717) 697-0226 Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church......................................... (717) 243-1863 Cumberland County Assistance............................................... (717) 240-2700 Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter Thrift Shop.................... (717) 477-8025 Goodwill – Lemoyne................................................................... (717) 737-6134

Mechanicsburg..................................................... (717) 691-3699

Salvation Army – Camp Hill....................................................... (717) 731-0576 Salvation Army – Carlisle.......................................................... (717) 249-1411 Shining Light Thrift Shop............................................................. (717) 234-2436 Trinity United Methodist Church............................................... (717) 532-7606 10

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The help caregivers need to care for themselves and others!

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717.285.1350

–––––– Community services –––––– messiah lifeways connections...................................(717) 591-7223 Connections members join together to age in place with social and volunteer opportunities, access to trusted vendors, transportation, and more.

100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Connections@MessiahLifeways.org www.MessiahLifeways.org/Connections See our ad on facing page.

–––––– CONSUMER PROTECTION/COMPLAINTS –––––– Consumer Complaints................................................................ (800) 782-1110 Consumer Product Safety Commission................................. (800) 638-2772 Disability Rights Network of PA................................................ (800) 692-7443 Environmental Protection Agency........................................ (800) 424-9346 equifax fraud alert...................................................................... (888) 766-0008 experian fraud alert.................................................................... (888) 397-3742 federal Trade Commission......................................................... (202) 326-2232 Medicare/Medicaid Fraud.......................................................... (800) 447-8477 Neighborhood Dispute................................................................ (800) 324-4453 Office for Consumer Advocate.............................................. (800) 684-6560 Office for Dispute Resolution.................................................... (800) 992-4334 PA Bureau of Consumer Protection........................................ (800) 441-2555 PA Department of Banking & Securities.................................. (800) 722-2657 PA Human Relations.................................................................... (717) 787-4410 Quality Insights of Pennsylvania............................................ (877) 346-6180 transunion fraud alert.............................................................. (800) 680-7289 USPS Customer Service................................................................. (800) 275-8777 USPS Mail Fraud.............................................................................. (877) 876-2455 USPS Stamps by Mail....................................................................... (800) 782-6724 Welfare Fraud................................................................................ (800) 932-0582 — CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) –– 12

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–––––– COUNSELING services –––––– Advantage Credit Counseling Services................................ (888) 511-2227 Alcoholics Anonymous............................................................ (717) 234-5390 ARC of Cumberland & Perry counties..................................... (717) 249-2611 Christian Services Counseling Center................................... (717) 249-7410 Crisis Intervention........................................................................ (800) 273-8255 Cumberland Community Action Commission..................... (717) 532-8611 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA).................................................... (717) 240-6110 cumberland link to aging & disability resources.............. (717) 240-7887 domestic violence Hotline........................................................ (800) 852-2102 Family Caregiver Support (CCPA)............................................ (717) 240-6100 Ombudsman Services (CCPA)..................................................... (717) 240-6110 PA Counseling Services (CCPA)................................................ (717) 240-6110 Salvation Army – Camp Hill....................................................... (717) 731-0576 Salvation Army – Carlisle.......................................................... (717) 249-1411

Messiah Lifeways At

Home

In addition to providing traditional home care services like assistance with activities of daily living or companionship, Messiah Lifeways At Home also offers: • Lifeline Auto Alert Emergency Call System • Medication monitoring • Home organization • Housekeeping • Grocery shopping and meal preparation • Transportation and more!

Learn more at MessiahLifeways.org/AtHome or call 717.790.8209 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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southern community services.................................................. (717) 227-0048 The Warm Line................................................................................. (877) 243-7153 –– DEMENTIA CARE FACILITIES/UNITS (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– DENTAL services –––––– Dental Care for Seniors (CCPA)............................................... (717) 240-6110 Dental Lifeline Network (PA)....................................................... (724) 568-4343 Dental Services through Medical Assistance...................... (800) 692-7462

–––––– Disability SERVICES –––––– acquired brain injury network of PA.................................... (800) 516-8052 United Disabilities Services (UDS).............................................. (888) UDS-4235

–––––– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE –––––– Battered Women’s Justice Project............................................ (800) 903-0111 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services – Protective Services............................................................................................ (717) 240-6110 Cumberland County District Attorney victim services division.............................................................. (717) 240-6220 National Domestic Violence hotline...................................... (800) 799-7233 .................................................................................................. (800) 787-3224 (TTY) National Elder Abuse Hotline.................................................... (800) 490-8505 Older Adult Protective Services (CCPA)................................. (717) 240-6110 Pennsylvania Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) .......................................................................(800) 563-6399; (877) 349-1064 (TTY) Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence........ (800) 932-4632 Pennsylvania Coalition Against RAPE (YWCA)..... (888) 727-2877 Hotline Protection from Abuse (PFA) (CCPA)....................................... (800) 852-2102 Protective Services (CCPA).......................................... (800) 852-2102 Hotline ...........................................................................................(717) 258-4806 Business Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)................... (800) 656-4673 14

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–––––– EMERGENCY –––––– American Red Cross, Cumberland County Chapter........... (717) 243-5211 Carlisle Cares................................................................................ (717) 249-1009 Crisis Intervention – Cumberland & perry counties........... (717) 763-2222 Cumberland Community Action Commission (CCPA)....... (717) 240-6110 Cumberland County Drug & Alcohol Commission (CCPA) ................................................................................(717) 240-6300; (866) 240-6300 Emergency Shelter...................................................... (888) 697-0371, ext. 6110 Human Services Department: Emergency Shelter (CCPA) . ..(717) 240-6110 Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services – camp hill................................................................. (717) 763-2222

Carlisle.................................................................... (717) 243-6005

All Other areas...................................................... (866) 350-4357 Pennsylvania Coalition Against RAPE (YWCA)..... (888) 727-2877 Hotline PCCD Victims Compensation Program.......(717) 705-0888; (800) 233-2339 Safe Harbour.................................................................................. (717) 249-2200 Salvation Army – Camp Hill....................................................... (717) 731-0576 Salvation Army – Carlisle.......................................................... (717) 249-1411 Victim Services – Camp Hill......................................................... (717) 761-5599 Victim Services – Carlisle................................(717) 240-6220; (888) 697-0371

–––––– EMPLOYMENT ––––––

Training and services to help prepare you for the workforce.

AARP Foundation Senior Employment.................................... (717) 234-5961 AHEDD................................................................................................ (717) 731-5485 CareerLink....................................................................................... (717) 243-4431 Community Action Commission.............................................. (717) 232-9757 Cumberland County Community Services (CCPA).............. (717) 240-6110 Cumberland/Perry Mental Health (CCPA).............................. (866) 902-4333 Goodwill – Carlisle.................................................................... (717) 249-0012 Goodwill – Lemoyne................................................................... (717) 737-6134 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Goodwill – Mechanicsburg..................................................... (717) 635-2881 Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).......................... (800) 762-6306 Pathstone........................................................................................ (800) 888-6770 Salvation Army, Inc.................................................................... (717) 249-1411 Senior Community Services Employment Program, Inc. (SCSEP) (CCPA)............................................................................................... (717) 240-6100 Service Access Management (SAM)......................................... (877) 236-4600 Ticket to Work Program............................................................ (800) 442-6352

–––––– ENERGY ASSISTANCE –––––– $1 Energy Fund (Dollar Energy Fund)..................................... (800) 683-7036 Evaluation Program (CARES).................................................... (800) 692-7380 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ................................................................................(866) 857-7095; (800) 991-0929 Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP).................. (800) 675-0222 National Fuel gas business office........................................... (800) 365-3234 New Hope Ministries...................................................................... (717) 766-7333 Pathstone........................................................................................ (800) 888-6770 Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate..................... (800) 684-6560 Pennsylvania Power Company Reach Hardship Fund....... (800) 720-3600 Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL) OnTrack........................... (800) 342-5775 Peoples natural gas company................................................. (800) 400-9276 PPL Operation Help Cumberland County: Mechanicsburg & East – New Hope Ministries....................... (717) 766-7333 southern community services.................................................. (717) 227-0048 Todd Baird Lindsey Foundation................................................ (717) 486-4121 UGI Utilities Inc. – Low-Income Self-Help Program (LISHP) ........................................................................................................... (800) 844-9276 UGI Utilities Inc. – Operation Share........................................... (800) 962-1212 united way of carlisle and cumberland county............... (717) 243-4805 16

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–––––– EVENTS –––––– 50plus EXPOs......................................................................(717) 285-1350 The 50plus EXPOs are lively, one-day events that bring businesses and communities together on a more personal level. Look for 50plus EXPOs in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (2), and York counties.

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 www.50plusExpoPA.com See our ad on this page. veterans’ expo and job fair........................................(717) 285-1350 The Veterans’ Expo and Job Fair is a one-day event that supports our veteran and military community and their families. It provides access to information about benefits, products and services, and job opportunities available.

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 www.VeteransExpo.com See our ad on page 57. women’s expos................................................................(717) 285-1350 Premier women’s expos in the Susquehanna Valley featuring demonstrations, shopping, live makeovers, the latest in women’s health, a fashion show, and more!

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 www.aGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com See our ad on this page.

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Social Security News

If You Can’t Work Due to a Disability, Social Security Can Help

By John Johnston If you are disabled and you’re no longer able to work, you should learn how Social Security can help you.

Disability is something most people do not like to think about; however, the unfortunate reality is this: The chances that you will become disabled are probably far greater than you realize. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a more than one in four chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age.

Social Security pays benefits to people with disabilities through the Social Security disability insurance program, which is financed by Social Security taxes.

If you qualify, you can receive a monthly disability benefit from Social Security for as long as your disability keeps you from working.

The amount of your benefit is based on your average lifetime earnings. Potential Medicare coverage 18

is dependent on several factors and usually starts after you receive disability cash benefits for 24 months.

When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn credits. The number of credits you need to qualify for disability benefits depends on your age, and some of the work must be recent.

For example, if you become disabled after age 31, you need to have worked at least a total of 10 years, including five of those having been worked within the past 10 years.

But if you become disabled before age 24, you need only 1.5 years of work in the past three years.

If you have a disability that keeps you from working, the time to get started with your application is now.

That’s because it takes time to determine whether you qualify for benefits. It usually takes about three to five months for a medical decision from the state agency that evaluates your condition.

If your application is approved,

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your first Social Security disability payment will be made for the sixth full month after the date we determine that your disability began.

Given the time it can take, it’s in your best interest to do everything you can to speed up the process. The best first step is for you to read our online publication, Disability Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. It will tell you all about the process, including the information you will need to apply for benefits.

Then, take advantage of our online disability starter kits. You will find them on our disability website (www. socialsecurity.gov/disability).

From that page, simply select the option to apply for benefits online,

and on that page you will find the disability starter kits. There is one kit for children and one for adults. Each kit is available in both English and Spanish.

The starter kits help you begin the process by providing information about the specific documents and the information that we will request from you.

Once you complete the online disability starter kit and you’re ready to apply, the most convenient way to do that is also online. Just go to the same disability website (www.socialsecurity. gov/disability).

John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.

For articles to amuse you inspire you and update you on issues relevant to your life!

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–––––– EYE CARE services –––––– American Council of the Blind................................................ (800) 424-8666 bureau of Blindness & Visual Services.........(866) 375-8264; (717) 787-7500 Carlisle Lions Club....................................................................... (717) 609-6539 New Eyes for the Needy................................................................ (973) 376-4903 PA Association for the Blind.................................................... (717) 766-2020 Seniors Eyecare Program.......................................................... (800) 222-3937 Vision Resources of Central PA............................................... (717) 238-2531

–––––– FINANCIAL services –––––– • EMERGENCY • American Red Cross (carlisle)................................................. (717) 243-5211 Cumberland County Assistance Office

Carlisle................................................................... (717) 240-2700

All other areas.................................................... (800) 269-0173 New Hope Ministries...................................................................... (717) 766-7333 PA Department of public Welfare............................................. (800) 692-7462 Salvation Army............................................................................. (717) 249-1411 Samaritan Fellowship.................................................................. (717) 243-7338 Social Security – Carlisle........................................................... (866) 635-0507 Todd Baird Lindsey Foundation................................................ (717) 486-4121

–––––– FITNESS –––––– Keystone State Games.................................................................. (570) 823-3164 YMCA – Camp Hill........................................................................... (717) 737-9622 YWCA – Carlisle............................................................................. (717) 243-3818 YMCA – Carlisle Family .............................................................. (717) 243-2525

–––––– FOOD/NUTRITION –––––– • Education/counseling • The Family Health Council of Central PA.............................. (717) 761-7380 20

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• food banks/pantries • 5 Loaves Food Pantry.................................................................. (717) 737-1903 Big Spring Area Food Bank........................................................ (717) 422-4603 Bridge Food Pantry...................................................................... (717) 774-6255 Christian life Food Bank............................................................ (717) 737-6560 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Mount Holly Springs Food Bank.............................................. (717) 486-3239 New Hope Ministries...................................................................... (717) 766-7333 Project S.H.A.R.E............................................................................. (717) 249-7773 Salvation Army carlisle............................................................ (717) 249-1411 southern community services.................................................. (717) 227-0048 St. Francis Soup Kitchen.............................................................. (717) 236-4506 • food stamps • Cumberland County Assistance Office ................................ (717) 240-2700 Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare........................ (800) 692-7462 • meals on wheels • Carlisle............................................................................................ (717) 245-0707 East Pennsboro/Mechanicsburg............................................. (717) 697-5011 Shippensburg.................................................................................. (717) 261-6615 West Shore....................................................................................... (717) 737-3942

–––––– GOVERNMENT –––––– • local • Camp Hill Borough...................................................................... (717) 737-3456 Carlisle Borough......................................................................... (717) 249-4422 Cooke Township............................................................................ (717) 486-8114 Dickinson Township..................................................................... (717) 486-7424 East Pennsboro Township........................................................... (717) 732-0711 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Hampden Township....................................................................... (717) 761-0119 Hopewell Township....................................................................... (717) 423-6582 Lemoyne Borough........................................................................ (717) 737-6843 Lower Allen Township.................................................................. (717) 975-7575 Lower Frankford Township....................................................... (717) 243-0855 Lower Mifflin Township............................................................... (717) 776-6121 Mechanicsburg Borough.......................................................... (717) 691-3310 Middlesex Township...................................................................... (717) 249-4409 Monroe Township......................................................................... (717) 258-6642 Mt. Holly Springs Borough....................................................... (717) 486-7613 New Cumberland Borough........................................................ (717) 774-0404 Newburg Borough....................................................................... (717) 423-0050 Newville Borough........................................................................ (717) 776-7633 North Middleton Township........................................................ (717) 243-8550 North Newton Township............................................................. (717) 776-7665 Penn Township................................................................................ (717) 486-3104 Shippensburg Borough............................................................... (717) 532-2147 Shippensburg Township................................................................ (717) 532-7137 Shiremanstown Borough.......................................................... (717) 761-4169 Silver Spring Township................................................................ (717) 766-0178 South Middleton Township......................................................... (717) 258-5324 South Newton Township.............................................................. (717) 530-7626 Southampton Township............................................................... (717) 532-9646 Upper Allen Township................................................................... (717) 766-0756 Upper Frankford Township......................................................... (717) 776-3117 Upper Mifflin Township................................................................. (717) 776-5949 West Pennsboro Township.......................................................... (717) 243-8220 Wormleysburg Borough............................................................. (717)763-4483 22

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• county • Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Register of Wills............................................................................ (717) 240-6345 Veterans Affairs............................................................................ (717) 240-6178 • state • Legislative Reference Bureau..................................................... (717) 787-4223 PENNDOT......................................................(800) 932-4600; (800) 228-0676 (TDD) Pennsylvania Department of Aging....................................... (717) 783-1550 • federal • national passport information center................................ (877) 487-2778 U.S. State Department 24-hour automated appointment system.

Presidential Comment Line......................(202) 456-1111; (202) 456-6213 (TTY) Social Security Administration............(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY) U.S. Administration on aging................................................... (202) 401-4541 U.S Capitol....................................................................................... (202) 224-3121 Senate and House of Representatives switchboard.

U.S. citizenship & immigration...............(800) 375-5283; (800) 767-1833 (TDD)

–––––– HEALTH RESOURCES –––––– ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).................................. (800) 782-4747 Alzheimer’s Association of PA.......................(717) 651-5020; (800) 272-3900 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities........................................................................................ (202) 387-1968 American Cancer Society......................................................... (800) 227-2345 American Diabetes Association............................................... (888) 342-2383 American Heart Association Capital Region Division...... (800) 242-8721 American Lung Association..................................................... (800) 548-8252 APPRISE.............................................................................................. (717) 240-6110 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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ARC of Cumberland & perry counties..................................... (717) 249-2611 ARC of the United States.............................................................. (800) 433-5255 Arthritis Foundation................................................................... (800) 776-0746 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (carf)................................................................................................ (888) 281-6531 Community Check-Up Harrisburg............................................ (717) 233-1700 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 cumberland county drug & alcohol commission........... (717) 240-6300 Cumberland County State Health clinic – Mental health & intellectual development disabilities program................... (717) 240-6320

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Epilepsy Foundation of Central Pennsylvania.................... (800) 336-0301 Family Life Services....................................................................... (717) 795-0330 Intellectual Disabilities Program............................................. (717) 240-6320 International Rett Syndrome foundation............................ (800) 818-7388 Keystone Health Center – Family Practice............................. (717) 263-4313 Keystone Health Center – HIV/AIDS............................................ (717) 709-7907 Kidney Foundation of central pa........................................... (717) 652-8123 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society........................(717) 652-6520; (800) 822-2873 Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania ....................................... (800) 800-5776 Medical Loan Closet: Grace United Methodist Church.... (717) 763-7632 Mission of Mercy.......................................................................... (717) 642-9062 Multiple Sclerosis Foundation................................................. (888) 673-6287 National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami)........................ (800) 950-6264 National Attention Deficit Disorder Association.............. (800) 939-1019 National Council on Independent Living............................. (877) 525-3400 The National Down Syndrome Society................................... (800) 221-4602 National Health Information Center..................................... (240) 453-8280 National Mental Health america............................................. (800) 969-6642 PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc........................................ (800) 990-3300 Pennsylvania Medical Society................................................. (800) 228-7823 Pennsylvania’s Service Network for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (par)............................................................................. (717) 236-2374 Shippensburg Community Nurse................................................ (717) 530-7900 Spina Bifida Association............................................................ (800) 621-3141 UCP of South Central PA, Inc.........................(717) 632-5552; (800) 333-3873 United Cerebral Palsy (ucp)........................................................ (800) 872-5827 United Spinal Association.......................................................... (800) 404-2898 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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–––––– HEALTHCARE –––––– Carlisle regional medical center.............................(717) 249-1212 For almost 100 years, Carlisle Regional Medical Center has served Carlisle and the surrounding communities with safe, quality, and compassionate healthcare.

361 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 www.CarlisleRMC.com See our profile on page 5. See our ad on the back page.

Holy spirit – A geisinger affiliate...............................(717) 763-2100 Holy Spirit – A Geisinger Affiliate is a community Catholic health system dedicated to providing high-quality, ethically guided healthcare.

503 North 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011 www.hsh.org See our ad on facing page.

• financial assistance • Cumberland County Aging & Community Services... (717) 240-6110 An agency dedicated to providing programs and services that allow the older adult to maintain their health, welfare, and independence.

1100 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 www.ccpa.net See our profile on page 5. See our ad on page 9.

Cumberland County Assistance Office................................. (717) 240-2700 LIHEAP – Cumberland County Assistance Office.................. (717) 240-2700 Medicaid.......................................................................................... (800) 537-8862 Medicare......................................................................................... (800) 647-8089 National Health Information & Referral Service............... (240) 453-8280 National Institute on Aging...................................................... (800) 222-2225 PACE/PACENET and PACE Plus Medicare Programs............. (800) 225-7223 Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council .......................................................................(717) 787-6057; (717) 705-0819 (TTY) social security administration............(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY) Veterans Health Care Benefits................................................... (800) 409-8771 • Waiver Programs • Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualified providers, due process, and health and safety assurances.

ADULT AUTISM WAIVER..................................................................... (866) 539-7689 Provides long-term services and support to the specific needs of adults age 21 or older with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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AGING WAIVER......................................................(717) 240-6110; (800) 697-0371 A long-term living program that provides older Pennsylvanians the help they need to live independently in their homes or community.

AIDS WAIVER..................................................................................... (866) 286-3636 For individuals 21 years of age or older who have symptomatic HIV disease.

ATTENDANT CARE WAIVER/ACT 150................................................ (866) 286-3636 Available to Pennsylvania residents age 18 through 59 who are mentally alert but have physical disabilities.

COMMCARE WAIVER ...................................................................... (866) 286-3636 For individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

CONSOLIDATED WAIVER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ........................................................................................................... (800) 692-7462 For individuals with an intellectual disability. Designed to help them live more independently by providing a variety of services that promote community living.

INDEPENDENCE WAIVER................................................................... (866) 286-3636 For adults with severe disability. May help them live or remain in the community and live as independently as possible.

LIFE (LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ELDERLY)............................. (866) 286-3636 A federal program that helps adults 55 and over meets their health care needs in the community.

OBRA WAIVER................................................................................... (866) 286-3636 Covers services available for Pennsylvania residents age 18 to 59 with severe developmental physical disability to remain as independent as possible.

OPTIONS PROGRAM ........................................................................ (717) 240-6110 An array of community-based long-term care provided by the Area Agency on Aging to help consumers function at optimal level while remaining the most appropriate setting.

PA Independent Enrollment Broker......................................... (877) 550-4227 A contracted statewide entity that facilitates and streamlines the eligibility/ enrollment process for applicants seeking services.

PERSON/FAMILY DIRECTED SUPPORT WAIVER................................. (800) 692-7462 Designed to help persons with developmental disabilities live more independently in their homes and communities and provides a variety of services that promotes community living, including self-directed service models and traditional, agency-based service models.

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–––––– HEARING SERVICES –––––– Better Hearing Institute................................................................ (202) 449-1100 Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services.................................... (800) 622-2842 .................................................................................................. (866) 830-7327 (TTY) Center for Independent Living of Central PA....................... (800) 323-6060 Hear Now......................................................................................... (800) 648-4327 Hearing Loss Association of America.................................. (301) 657-2248 National Association of the Deaf.......................................... (301) 587-1788 .................................................................................................. (301) 587-1789 (TTY) National Institute on Deafness................................................. (800) 241-1044 .................................................................................................. (800) 241-1055 (TTY) office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing..................................... (800) 233-3008; ..............................................................................................(717) 783-4912 (V/TTY) PA Society for the Advancement of the Deaf....................... (570) 309-0087 Pennsylvania Relay..................................................... Dial 711; (800) 692-7380 Sertoma........................................................................................... (800) 593-5646 Zounds hearing aids mechanicsburg......................(717) 590-7503 Hear better in less than two hours • Rechargeable • No more batteries • Remote control • Affordable • 90% background noise reduction 5224 Simpson Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 kelly@ZoundsBetterHearing.com www.ZoundsBetterHearing.com See our ad on this page.

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Health Matters

Caregivers Can Take Steps to Prevent Depression Lisa M. Petsche

Throughout the country, family members and friends provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for disabled, ill, or frail seniors who might otherwise require residential long-term care. Typically, the caregivers are women.

The caregiving role can be physically, psychologically, emotionally, and financially demanding. While a certain degree of stress is inevitable, when left unchecked it can lead to the caregiver becoming run down or “burnt out.”

Depression can be one result.

If you are a caregiver, consider the following strategies for keeping stress manageable and reducing your risk of developing clinical depression.

• Accept the reality of your relative’s illness so you can appropriately plan for the future.

• Learn as much as possible about the illness and its management, and educate family and friends.

• Keep positive. Focus on what your relative can rather than what they can’t do and on your strengths and successes as a caregiver.

• Do things that bring inner peace, 30

such as meditating, praying, reading, writing in a journal, or listening to music.

• Develop a calming ritual to help you unwind at the end of the day.

• Look after your health: eat nutritious meals, get adequate rest, exercise, and see your primary physician regularly.

• Stay connected to people whose company you enjoy.

• Simplify your life. Set priorities and don’t waste time or energy on unimportant things.

• If finances permit, hire a housecleaning service or a personal support worker or companion for your relative to free up some of your time and energy for self-care.

• Be flexible about plans and expectations. Take things one day at a time.

• Give yourself permission to feel all of the emotions that surface, including resentment and frustration. Remind yourself that you are doing your best and are only human.

• Don’t keep problems to yourself — seek support from a relative, friend,

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clergy member, or counselor. Or join a caregiver support group.

• Feeling guilty, incapable, unlovable, or hopeless

• Accept offers of help. Ask other family members to share the load and be specific about what you need.

• Lacking interest in activities that normally bring enjoyment

• Get information about community support services and take full advantage of them. Information can be obtained from your local office on aging.

• Preoccupation with death or recurring thoughts of suicide

Depression: An Overview Contrary to a long-held, popular belief, depression does not stem from personal weakness, and the depressed individual cannot “buck up” or “snap out of it.” Clinical or major depression is a medical illness that requires professional treatment.

There is considerable variation among individuals in terms of the constellation and severity of emotional, mental, and physical symptoms that are exhibited. The most common symptoms are: • Weight loss or gain • A change in sleep patterns • Feeling tired or lacking energy • Noticeable slowing of movements, speech, or thinking

• Withdrawal from social contact

If thoughts of self-harm or harming the care receiver occur, help should be sought immediately through community crisis resources.

If any of the other symptoms listed above persist for more than a few weeks and interfere with your ability to carry out daily activities, make an appointment to see your primary-care physician.

Depending on the severity of symptoms, treatment may involve counseling, medication, or a combination of the two. The sooner help is obtained for depression, the easier it is to treat.

Lisa M. Petsche is a social worker and a freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior health matters. She has personal and professional experience with elder care. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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–––––– HOME CARE SERVICES ––––––

Medical and non-medical services to qualified individuals in their home or in another community-based setting. Pennsylvania requires that all home care agencies and registries be licensed.

Addus Health Care.............................................(717) 245-9006; (888) 447-4447 affilia home health........................................................(717) 963-6570 Our home health professionals combine personal attention with specialized nursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continued independence at home.

2645 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 www.affiliahomehealth.org See our ad on facing page.

Amedisys Home Health Care....................................................... (717) 763-5610 Bayada Home Health Care...........................................(717) 652-1130 Bayada provides private-duty nursing or home health aide services to help clients remain safe and independent at home.

4807 Jonestown Road, Suite 254, Harrisburg, PA 17109 www.Bayada.com Benevolent Heart Assisted Living............................................. (717) 489-1700 Bethany Village at Home..............................................(717) 591-8332 We offer customized personal care, housekeeping, companionship, and transportation services for adults 55+ in Mechanicsburg, Pa., and surrounding communities. Care given with respect and dignity while maximizing independence.

5225 Wilson Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 KBruner@asbury.org www.BethanyVillageAtHome.org Betra In-Home Care...................................................................... (717) 258-3881 Capital Home Care for Seniors................................................ (717) 737-5128 Celtic Healthcare......................................................................... (877) 421-0917 Christian Companion Senior Care.......................................... (717) 242-2273 Comfort Care of Holy Spirit Home Health............................ (717) 972-4663 comfort keepers........................................................................... (717) 386-5103 Country Meadows of West Shore............................................ (717) 737-4028 Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community................... (717) 245-9941 Dignity at Home, LLC..................................................................... (717) 477-0001 32

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Ella Home Care................................................................(717) 963-7280 Remain independent with a little extra help. Services include: personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia support, and respite for families.

Serving Cumberland and Northern York Counties info@ellahc.com www.ellahc.com Griswold Home Care................................................................... (717) 940-4467 Home care assistance...................................................(717) 540-4663 Live-in experts, high-caliber caregivers, balanced care. No contracts, but require three-hour minimum shift. Peace of mind, cognitive therapeutics.

2304 Linglestown Road (Blue Mountain Commons Shopping Center) Harrisburg, PA 17110 www.homecareassistanceharrisburgpa.com Home Instead Senior Care ..................................... (717) 241-2273 (Carlisle) ...............................................(717) 731-9984 (cumberland & perry counties) Home Sweet Home.......................................................................... (717) 677-7915 Intrepid USA Home Health Services (lemoyne)....................... (717) 545-1910 JenniCare Home Health Services................................(717) 545-4853 Tender care delivered at home. Our compassionate staff provides high-quality skilled and non-medical care, a family focus, and a cost-effective rate.

4811 Jonestown Road, Suite 228, Harrisburg, PA 17109 tina@jennicarehhs.com www. jennicarehhs.com

717-963-6570 or 800-453-6497 www.affiliahomehealth.org

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Life Lutheran Home Care Services, Inc.................................... (717) 264-8178 messiah lifeways at home.............................................(717) 790-8209 Messiah Lifeways at Home offers in-home care, housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation, companionship, emergency response systems, and more.

100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Life@ MessiahLifeways.org www.MessiahLifeways.org/AtHome See our ad on page 13. senior Helpers..................................................................(717) 920-0707 Non-medical home care. No minimum hours of service. Age in place comfortably and with dignity. Caregivers are bonded, insured employees.

3806 Market Street, Suite 3, Camp Hill, PA 17011 www.seniorhelpers.com/harrisburg Synergy Home Care...................................................................... (717) 243-5473 UCP Central PA............................................................................... (717) 737-3477

–––––– HOME IMPROVEMENTS ––––––

Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-income persons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, and high residential-energy users, to reduce energy costs.

Commonwealth of PA – dept. of community and economic development................................................................................... (717) 787-3003 Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authority ........................................................................................................... (717) 249-1315 WarmWise: Audits & Rebates........................................................ (866) 956-0308 Weatherization assistance program..................................... (800) 451-9869 Weatherization Programs......................................................... (866) 466-3972

–––––– HOMELESS SERVICES –––––– Bethesda Mission – Men’s Shelter.............................................. (717) 257-4440 Bethesda Mission – Women & Children’s Shelter................... (717) 257-4447 Carlisle CARES Homeless Shelter and Resource Center..... (717) 249-1009 Cumberland County Homeless Assistance program......... (888) 697-0371 .................. (717) 240-6117 (Last names A-I); (717) 240-6112 (Last names J-Z) 34

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Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region, Lemoyne.... (717) 737-1100 Safe Harbour.................................................................................. (717) 249-2200 Salvation Army – Genesis House (Men’s) Shelter.................. (717) 249-1411 Salvation Army – Stuart House (Women & Children’s) Shelter ........................................................................................................... (717) 249-1411 Veteran Homeless Services......................................................... (717) 234-7931

–––––– HOSPICE SERVICES ––––––

Provides comfort and support to patients and their families when a lifelimiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments.

Compassionate Care Hospice................................................... (717) 944-4466 Gentiva Hospice............................................................................ (717) 612-1200 Heartland home health, Hospice, & I.V. services....(800) 830-9750 Heartland proudly provides home health and hospice care wherever you consider home. Call anytime — we’re available when you need us.

1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Suite 302, Carlisle, PA 17015 www.heartlandhospice.com www.heartlandhomehealth.com Homeland Hospice..........................................................(717) 221-7890 Homeland Hospice provides the highest level of care and support at the end stages of life while serving as a compassionate resource for families.

2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg, PA 17110 sminarik@homelandhospice.org See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 5. www.homelandhospice.org Horizons Hospice.......................................................................... (717) 730-6734 Hospice of Central PA................................................................. (717) 241-0014

–––––– HOSPITALS –––––– Carlisle Regional Cancer Center............................................ (717) 960-3750 Carlisle regional medical center.............................(717) 249-1212 For almost 100 years, Carlisle Regional Medical Center has served Carlisle and the surrounding communities with safe, quality, and compassionate healthcare.

361 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 www.CarlisleRMC.com See our profile on page 5. See our ad on the back page. www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg.........................................................(717) 691-3700 Providing a higher level of rehabilitation for recovery from an illness, injury, or surgery. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

175 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 www.healthsouthpa.com See our ad on page 56.

Holy Spirit Hospital....................................................................... (717) 763-2100 OSS Orthopaedic Hospital.......................................................... (717) 718-2000

–––––– HOTLINES –––––– AARP.................................................................................................. (888) 687-2277 alcoholics anonymous............................................................ (717) 422-4888 Alzheimer’s Helpline...................................................................... (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society Information Center.................. (800) 227-2345 american Diabetes association............................................... (800) 342-2383 American Heart Association.................................................... (800) 242-8721 American Liver Foundation...................................................... (800) 465-4837 American Lung Association..................................................... (800) 586-4872 American Parkinson’s Disease Association......................... (800) 223-2732 American Stroke Association.................................................. (888) 478-7653 Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America........................... (800) 727-8462 Bureau of Consumer Protection............................................. (800) 441-2555 CDC National STD and Aids Hotline......................................... (800) 232-4636 consolidated credit debt management................................ (800) 685-2706 Consumer Credit Counseling Service.................................... (888) 511-2227 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc................... (800) 343-3637 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services .......... (717) 240-6110 cumberland county rape crisis hotline (ywca)................. (888) 727-2877 Department of public Welfare (Energy Assistance)............ (800) 692-7462 Environmental Protection Agency........................................ (800) 424-9346 36

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Environmental Protection Agency Emergency................. (800) 438-2474 Food Safety Meat & Poultry Hotline........................................ (800) 535-4555 Hearing Aid Help Line.................................................................... (800) 521-5247 Housing Discrimination............................................................. (800) 669-9777 Insurance Information Institute.............................................. (800) 331-9146 IRS....................................................................................................... (800) 829-1040 Kidney Foundation Helpline....................................................... (800) 622-9010 Link to aging & disability resource center........................... (866) 286-3636 Medicaid.......................................................................................... (800) 537-8862 Medicare......................................................................................... (800) 647-8089 National Cancer Institute.......................................................... (800) 422-6237 National Headache Foundation.............................................. (800) 843-2256 National Health Information Program................................ (800) 336-4797 National Institute on Aging...................................................... (800) 222-2225 National Parkinson’s Foundation.......................................... (800) 327-4545 Nuclear Regulatory Commission............................................ (800) 368-5642 Nurse Aid Registry......................................................................... (800) 852-0518 Nursing Home Complaints......................................................... (800) 254-5164 Organ Donation.......................................................................... (800) 528-2971 PA Crime Stoppers.......................................................................... (800) 472-8477 PA State Health Line....................................................................... (877) 724-3258 PACE.................................................................................................. (800) 225-7223 PennDOT........................................................................................... (800) 932-4600 Property Tax/Rent Rebate............................................................ (888) 222-9190 Public Utility Commission Bureau of Consumer Services.(800) 782-1110 Radon Hotline................................................................................ (800) 237-2366 Recycling....................................................................................... (800) 346-4242 Social Security Information.................................................... (800) 772-1213 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Stroke & Neurological Information..................................... (800) 352-9424 Tobacco Quitline.......................................................................... (800) 784-8669 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs........................................ (800) 827-1000 U.S. Products Safety Commission............................................. (800) 638-2772 Welfare Fraud................................................................................ (800) 932-0582

–––––– HOUSING –––––– • assistance • Community Action Commission.............................................. (717) 232-9757 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities ........................................................................................................... (717) 249-1315 Family Public Housing................................................................. (717) 245-0516 Habitat for Humanity................................................................... (717) 258-1830 Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP) ................................................................................(717) 780-3940; (800) 342-2397 Housing Discrimination Hotline.............................................. (800) 669-9777 New Digs (Mission Central)........................................................ (717) 766-1533 New Hope Ministries...................................................................... (717) 766-7333 Pennsylvania Housing Search................................................. (877) 428-8844 • Financial Assistance • Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities ........................................................................................................... (717) 249-1315 Department of Public Welfare................................................... (800) 692-7462 Homeowner & Mortgage Assistance...................................... (800) 342-2397 mortgage assistance program.............................................. (717) 780-3800 Pennsylvania Department of Health....................................... (877) 724-3258 PHFA Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency..................... (877) 429-8844 38

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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program......................................... (888) 222-9190 Salvation Army............................................................................. (717) 249-1411 Southern Community Services.................................................. (717) 227-0048 Veterans Administration............................................................ (800) 827-1000 • rental Assistance • Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities ........................................................................................................... (717) 249-1315 pa department of revenue forms ordering service........... (800) 362-2050 Salvation Army............................................................................. (717) 249-1411 United Way....................................................................................... (717) 291-5465

–––––– HOUSING OPTIONS –––––– • Apartment-Style • Independent living in a residential area. Generally do not have programs designed specifically for residents.

American House Apartments..................................................... (717) 766-1633 Bethany Towers.............................................................................. (717) 766-7698 Boiling Springs Apartments....................................................... (717) 258-8387 Brethren House.............................................................................. (717) 791-6200 College Park Apartments........................................................... (717) 243-9121 colonial square Apartments................................................... (717) 243-8555 Cottages of Shippensburg......................................................... (717) 530-1573 Cumberland Pointe....................................................................... (717) 697-7200 East Gate Apartments................................................................... (717) 249-9800 Enola Commons Senior Apartments...................................... (717) 732-2811 Episcopal Square Apartments................................................... (717) 530-1277 Essex House..................................................................................... (717) 730-7302 Iroquois Hotel Senior Apartments.......................................... (717) 774-4500 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Mallard Run Apartments............................................................ (717) 761-5414 Meadowood Apartments........................................................... (717) 697-9517 Molly Pitcher Apartments.......................................... (717) 249-0789, ext. 135 Mountain View Apartments........................................................ (717) 776-3292 One West Penn................................................................................ (717) 249-7797 Pine Ridge Estates.......................................................................... (717) 486-4063 Roth Village................................................................................... (717) 732-7006 Roundhouse View Apartments................................................... (717) 732-0622 Shippen House................................................................................. (717) 532-7885 Silver Spring Courtyards........................................................... (717) 591-1413 Silver Springs Gardens............................................................... (717) 591-1918 Susquehanna View Apartments................................................. (717) 763-1184 Two West Penn................................................................................ (717) 249-3484 Valley Ridge Apartments............................................................. (717) 258-9317 –– INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES (See Retirement Living Options) –– • Life Sharing/Family Living Residences • Supportive living that allows individuals with intellectual disabilities to live with independence and dignity with the assistance of a caring and experienced staff.

Center for Independent Living.................................................. (800) 323-6060 .................................................................................................. (717) 731-1335 (TTY) Cumberland/Perry Housing & Community Partnership Administrative Offices.............................................................................................. (717) 249-1315 –– Retirement Living (See Retirement Living Options) ––

–––––– INFORMATION AND REFERRAL –––––– Cumberland County Aging & Community Services... (717) 240-6110 An agency dedicated to providing programs and services that allow the older adult to maintain their health, welfare, and independence.

1100 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 www.ccpa.net See our profile on page 5. See our ad on page 9.

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Cumberland LINK Helpline........................................................... (717) 240-7887 United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County..................... (717) 243-4805

–––––– INSURANCE –––––– APPRISE – Cumberland County Area Agency on Aging (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Healthy Horizons.......................................................................... (800) 692-7462 Insurance Information Hotline............................................... (800) 331-9146 PA Medical Assistance Program............................................. (717) 240-2700

–––––– LEGAL SERVICES –––––– ACLU.................................................................................................. (717) 238-2258 community Law Clinic................................................................ (717) 243-3696 Cumberland County Area Agency on Aging (CCPA)........ (717) 240-6110 Cumberland County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service ........................................................................................................... (800) 990-9108 Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic (Widener Law School)............ (717) 541-3900 Mid Penn Legal Services...................................(717) 243-9400; (800) 822-5288 PA Human Relations Commission Harrisburg Office......... (717) 787-4410 PA lawyer Referral Service........................................................ (800) 692-7375 Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network............................................. (800) 322-7572 Protective Services of Cumberland County Area on Aging (CCAP)............................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 SeniorLAW Helpline........................................................................ (877) 727-7529

–––––– LIBRARIES –––––– Amelia Givin Library..................................................................... (717) 486-3688 Bosler memorial Library – Carlisle......................................... (717) 243-4642 East Pennsboro Branch Library............................................... (717) 732-4274 Fredricksen Library – Camp Hill................................................ (717) 761-3900 John Graham Public Library..................................................... (717) 776-5900 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Joseph T. Simpson public library – Mechanicsburg............ (717) 766-0171 New Cumberland Public Library................................................ (717) 774-7820 Shippensburg Library – Shippensburg....................................... (717) 532-4508

–––––– LOttery –––––– pennsylvania lottery www.palottery.state.pa.us www.palottery.com

See our ad on page 61.

–––––– MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES –––––– Camp Hill Borough...................................................................... (717) 737-3456 Medical Loan Closet: Grace United Methodist Church.... (717) 763-7632 United Disabilities Services (UDS)............................................... (888) 837-4235 West Shore Senior Center............................................................ (717) 774-0409

–––––– MEDICARE –––––– • Counseling • APPRISE Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program......................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 • MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROVIDERS • Capital Advantage Insurance Company.............................. (800) 990-4201 Cigna Health Spring.................................................................... (800) 856-7657 Coventry Healthcare Advantra, An Aetna Company...(866) 218-9822 Coventry HealthAmerica, an Aetna Company, is dedicated to delivering highquality Medicare Advantage plans with premiums starting at $0/month.

Serving all counties in Central & Eastern Pennsylvania www.coventry-Medicare.com See our ad on facing page.

Geisinger Gold.............................................................................. (800) 514-0138 Highmark Senior Health Company.......................................... (866) 743-5478 Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois, Inc....................................... (800) 833-2364 Humana Insurance Company................................................... (800) 833-2364 Keystone Health Plan Central, Inc.......................................... (800) 990-4201 42

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There’s a lot you should know about Medicare.

Let’s talk!

Call one of our licensed agents at 1­866­218­9822 (TTY: 711), Monday ­ Friday, 9 a.m. ­ 5 p.m.

Speak to an expert and get clear answers to all of your Medicare ques�ons.

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MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELoPMENTAL –––––– DISABILITIES services –––––– ARC of Cumberland & perry Counties..................................... (717) 249-2611 ARC of Pennsylvania................................................................... (800) 692-7258 Christian Services Counseling................................................. (717) 249-7410 Contact helpline........................................................................... (717) 652-4400 Crisis Intervention Program.................................................... (866) 350-4357 Cumberland County Assistance Office................................. (717) 240-2700 Cumberland/Perry MH-MR Program............(717) 240-6415; (717) 240-6325 Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania........................... (800) 692-7443 .................................................................................................(877) 375-7139 (TDD) Intellectual Disabilities Customer Service............................. (888) 565-9435 Keystone Human Services.............................................(717) 232-7509 Enhancing the human spirit through support to those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental illness. Children’s services and the Susquehanna Service Dogs program are also available.

124 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 amoffitt@keystonehumanservices.org www.keystonehumanservices.org Mental Health Association of Pennsylvania...................... (866) 578-3659 MH-IDD Program: Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team (CCPA) ............................................................................................. (717) 240-6320 NAMI.................................................................................................. (800) 223-0500 Northwestern Human Services (The Stevens Center)........... (717) 243-6033 PA Counseling Services.............................................................. (717) 245-9255 Pennsylvania Behavioral Health & Aging Coalition........ (717) 541-4219 Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources....(800) 753-8827 Objective information and assistance to access services for older adults and for people of all ages who have disabilities. www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/pa-link See our ad on page 7.

Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association.... (800) 887-6422 Pennsylvania MENTOR network................................................ (717) 657-2073 South Central PA Health Care Quality Unit........................... (717) 835-2270 44

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–– NURSING & REHAB/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES (See Retirement Living Options) ––

–––––– orthopedics –––––– orthopedic institute of pennsylvania......................(717) 761-5530 .............................................................................................(800) 834-4020 orthopedic injury clinic.............................................(855) 682-4647 Serving patients at nine convenient locations throughout Central Pennsylvania, providing excellent, compassionate, and specialized care.

3399 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 1 Dunwoody Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015 www.oip.com www.ouchoip.com OSS Health Orthopaedic Urgent Care.......................(717) 718-2000 No need to call, just come in. Let the caring orthopaedic experts at OSS Health Urgent Care fix your muscles and bones seven days a week.

856 Century Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 ahartman@osshealth.com www.osshealth.com See our profile on page 5. See our ad on previous page.

–– PERSONAL CARE HOMES/UNITS (See Retirement Living Options) ––

–––––– pharmacy –––––– the medicine shoppe pharmacy..................................(717) 774-6262 Free prescription delivery, specialized packaging, diabetic specialty services, and more! Get the personal care and attention you should expect from your pharmacy.

701 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070 0427@medicineshoppe.com www.medicineshoppe.com/0427

–––––– Police Departments –––––– In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

Camp Hill Police............................................................................ (717) 737-1570 Carlisle Police............................................................................... (717) 243-5252 East Pennsboro Twp. Police....................................................... (717) 732-3633 Hampden Twp. Police.................................................................... (717) 761-2609 46

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Lower Allen Township Police.................................................... (717) 975-7575 Mechanicsburg Police............................................................... (717) 691-3300 Middlesex Twp. Police................................................................... (717) 249-7191 Mt. Holly Police Department . ................................................... (717) 486-7615 New Cumberland Police.............................................................. (717) 774-0400 Newville Police Department ...................................................... (717) 776-5513 North Middleton Twp. Police..................................................... (717) 243-7910 Shippensburg Police..................................................................... (717) 532-8100 Shiremanstown Police Department ........................................ (717) 737-4356 Silver Spring Twp. Police............................................................. (717) 697-0607 Upper Allen Twp. Police................................................................ (717) 795-2445 West Shore Regional Police....................................................... (717) 737-9161

–––––– Post Offices –––––– Boiling Springs.............................................................................. (717) 258-6668 Camp Hill/Lemoyne....................................................................... (717) 737-1461 Carlisle............................................................................................ (717) 243-3531 Dillsburg......................................................................................... (717) 432-3035 Enola................................................................................................ (717) 732-2221 Franklintown................................................................................. (717) 432-9833 Grantham....................................................................................... (717) 766-0953 Highspire.......................................................................................... (717) 939-4902 Mechanicsburg............................................................................. (717) 697-4641 Mt. Holly Springs.......................................................................... (717) 486-3468 New Cumberland........................................................................... (717) 774-7092 New Kingston................................................................................. (717) 766-0172 Newburg.......................................................................................... (717) 423-6105 Newville........................................................................................... (717) 776-5211 Orrstown........................................................................................ (717) 532-8936 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Savvy Senior

Medication Management Tools for Organizing and Remembering Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, What products or solutions can you recommend to help seniors keep up with their medications? My mom is supposed to take several different medications at different times of the day but frequently forgets.

– Reminding Son Dear Reminding, Anybody who juggles multiple medications can relate to the problem of forgetting to take a medication or not remembering whether they already took it. This is especially true for people who take medications at varying times of the day.

Here are some different product and service solutions that may help.

Medication Helpers Getting organized and being reminded are the two keys to staying on top of a medication schedule.

To help your mom achieve this, there are a wide variety of affordable pillboxes, medication organizers, vibrating watches, beeping pill bottles, and even dispensers that will talk to her that can make all the difference.

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check out e-pill Medication Reminders (www.epill.com, (800) 549-0095), where you’ll find dozens to choose from.

Also check out Reminder Rosie (www.reminder-rosie.com, $130), a voice-activated talking clock that tells you when to take your medicine and can be used for other reminders, too.

And for a super-comprehensive medication-management device, there’s the MedMinder automatic pill dispenser.

This is a computerized pillbox that will beep and flash when it’s time for your mom to take her medication, and it will call her if she forgets. It will even alert her if she takes the wrong pills.

This device can also be set up to call, email, or text family members and caregivers, letting you know if she misses a dose, takes the wrong medication, or misses a refill.

Available at www.medminder.com or (888) 633-6463, the MedMinder rents for $40 to $65 per month.

Medication Packaging Another possible way to help simplify your mom’s medication use

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is to get her prescriptions filled in single-dose packets that put all her medications (vitamins and over-thecounter drugs can be included too) together in neatly labeled packets organized by date and the time of day they should be taken.

This does away with all the pill bottles and pill sorting.

Some compounding pharmacies or independent drug stores offer singledose packaging along with a number of online pharmacies, like PillPack (www.pillpack.com).

Reminding Services Another simple solution that can help your mom stick to her medication schedule is to use a medication-reminding service. These are services that will actually call, email, or text your mother reminders of when it’s time to take her medicine and when it’s time to refill her prescriptions.

Some even offer extra reminders like doctor and dentist appointments, wake-up calls, and more.

Companies that offer such services are MyMedSchedule.com, which provides free medication reminders via text message or email. Their website can also help you make easy-to-read medication schedules that you can print out for your mom to follow.

Or, if your mom uses a smartphone or tablet, there are free medicationreminding apps that can help, like MediSafe (www.medisafeproject.com) or MedCoach (www.greatcall.com).

If, however, your mom doesn’t receive texts or use a smartphone, tablet, or computer, OnTimeRx (www.ontimerx.com) or Snoozester (www.snoozester.com) may be the answer.

With starting prices ranging between $4 and $10 per month, these services will call your mom on her phone (they can send text messages and emails too) for all types of reminders, including daily medications, monthly refills, doctor appointments, wake-up calls, and other events.

Or, if you’re looking for extra help, Care Call Reassurance (www.callreassurance.com), (602) 265-5968, ext. 7) may be a better fit.

In addition to the call reminders to your mom’s phone, this service can be set up to contact a family member or designated caregiver if she fails to answer or acknowledge the call. This service runs between $15 and $20 per month.

Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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Plainfield......................................................................................... (717) 249-6438 Pleasant Hall................................................................................. (717) 532-5121 Rossville/Warrington Twp......................................................... (717) 432-3388 Roxbury/Lurgan Twp.................................................................... (717) 532-8370 Shippensburg.................................................................................. (717) 532-2314 Summerdale.................................................................................... (717) 732-3408 Walnut Bottom.............................................................................. (717) 532-8935 Wellsville......................................................................................... (717) 432-9823

–––––– PRESCRIPTIONS –––––– • Assistance • BenefitsCheckUp............................................................................. (202) 479-1200 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCAP) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 cumberland county Assistance office................................. (717) 240-2700 Medicare Extra Help.................................(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY) PA Department of Health............................................................. (877) 724-3258 PA Patient Assistance program (pace)................................... (800) 955-0989 PACE/PACENET and PACE Plus Medicare Programs............. (800) 225-7223 Partnership for Prescription Assistance............................... (888) 477-2669 Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs................ (888) 477-2669 Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program – HIV/AIDS....... (800) 922-9384 Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP) – Mental Health............................................................................................... (800) 922-9384 Veterans Healthcare Benefits.................................................... (800) 409-8771 • referral services • Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCAP) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 pa 211 (health & human services information & referral................... 211

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–––––– RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS –––––– • Active Adult Living Communities • A vibrant, age-restricted community where the residents pay an annual maintenance fee. They are generally located in close proximity to health and entertainment venues.

Amesbury......................................................................................... (717) 525-9532 Pine Manor..................................................................................... (717) 243-6331 • Assisted Living Residences • These residences or units are designed to provide an environment that combines housing and supportive services to allow residents to “age in place” without having to move to a licensed long-term care facility when their care needs increase. As of January 2011, changed regulations regarding licensure for assisted living communities became effective.

Bethany Village............................................................................. (717) 766-0279 • Continuing Care Retirement Communities • These communities offer a comprehensive package of services tailored to individual needs, abilities, and preferences as residents grow older, offering all levels of care.

Bethany Village...............................................................(717) 766-0279 Bethany Village is a vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community for people 55 and better with an assortment of living arrangements to suit individual lifestyles.

325 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 bmerkel@asbury.org www.BethanyVillage.org See our ad on this page.

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Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community................... (717) 245-9941 Green Ridge Village..................................................................... (717) 776-8200 homeland center............................................................(717) 221-7902 Homeland Center offers beautiful personal care suites, skilled nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, and dementia care, all delivered by highly competent and compassionate staff.

1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 homeland1@pa.net www.homelandcenter.org See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 5.

Messiah Lifeways........................................................................... (717) 697-4666 Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home................................................. (717) 245-2187 Thornwald home.......................................................................... (717) 249-4118 • Dementia Care Facilities/Units • They are specialized areas or freestanding facilities that offer a sensitive environment that better meets the dementia residents’ needs.

The Bridges at Bent Creek............................................................ (717) 795-1100 Brookdale Grandon Farms...................................................... (717) 547-1950 Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Cumberland County............................................................................................. (717) 243-2031 Country Meadows Retirement Communities......................... (717) 975-3434 Elmcroft of Shippensburg.......................................................... (717) 530-1400 Forest Park Health Center.......................................................... (717) 960-7700 Golden Living Center – West Shore.......................................... (717) 763-7070 ManorCare Health Services – Camp Hill................................ (717) 737-8551

Carlisle................................... (717) 249-0085

Messiah Lifeways........................................................................... (717) 697-4666 Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home................................................. (717) 245-2187 Shippensburg Health Care Center............................................. (717) 530-8300 vibralife.............................................................................(717) 591-2100 Vibralife provides short-term rehabilitation services along with personal care suites and a secured dementia unit.

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• Nursing & Rehab Facilities • These facilities offer skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Other services generally offered are therapeutic, recreational, and social activities. claremont nursing & rehabilitation center..........(717) 243-2031 Claremont provides quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation, offering a dedicated 39-bed, short-term rehab unit; secured dementia unit; and respite care.

1000 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 www.ccpa.net/cnrc Forest Park Health Center.......................................................... (717) 960-7700 Fox Subacute (Specialized Vent Care)..................................... (800) 424-7201 Golden Living Center – Camp Hill............................................ (717) 763-7361 Golden Living Center – West Shore.......................................... (717) 763-7070 HealthSouth Rehab of Mechanicsburg.................................. (717) 691-3700 Homeland Center.......................................................................... (717) 221-7900 ManorCare Health Services – Camp Hill................................ (717) 737-8551

Carlisle................................... (717) 249-0085 Shippensburg Health Care Center............................................. (717) 530-8300 Thornwald Home.......................................................................... (717) 249-4118 vibralife.............................................................................(717) 591-2100 Vibralife provides short-term rehabilitation services along with personal care suites and a secured dementia unit.

707 Shepherdstown Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 www.vibralife.net • Personal Care Homes/Units • These homes/units provide shelter, meals, supervision, and assistance with personal care tasks, typically for older people or people with physical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable to care for themselves but do not need nursing home or medical care. Inspected and licensed through the PA Department of Public Welfare.

The Bridges at Bent Creek............................................................ (717) 795-1100 Country Meadows Retirement Communities......................... (717) 975-3434 Elmcroft of Shippensburg.......................................................... (717) 530-1400 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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homeland center............................................................(717) 221-7902 Homeland Center offers beautiful personal care suites, skilled nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, and dementia care, all delivered by highly competent and compassionate staff.

1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 homeland1@pa.net www.homelandcenter.org See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 5.

ManorCare Health Services – Camp Hill................................ (717) 737-8551 Thornwald Home.......................................................................... (717) 249-4118 vibralife.............................................................................(717) 591-2100 Vibralife provides short-term rehabilitation services along with personal care suites and a secured dementia unit.

707 Shepherdstown Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 www.vibralife.net

–––––– SENIOR CENTERS ––––––

Great places to meet for social interaction and cultural and recreational activities. They are places to make new friends and maintain relationships with old friends.

Big Spring Senior Center............................................................. (717) 776-4478 Carlisle Senior Action Center.................................................. (717) 249-5007 Mary Schaner Senior Center..................................................... (717) 732-3915 Mechanicsburg Area Senior Adult Center............................ (717) 697-5947 Shippensburg Senior Activities Center.................................... (717) 300-3563 West Shore Senior Citizens Center............................................ (717) 774-0409

–––––– SENIOR serviceS –––––– Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources....(800) 753-8827 Objective information and assistance to access services for older adults and for people of all ages who have disabilities. www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/pa-link See our ad on page 7.

–––––– SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ––––––

A club of professional or businesspeople organized for their coordination of and participation in public service.

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–– skilled nursing (See retirement living options – Nursing & Rehab facilities) ––

–––––– SUPPORT GROUPS ––––––

A group of people whose members exchange give and receive both emotional and practical support, share ideas, and provide each other with information.

Alcoholics Anonymous........................................................... (717) 422-4888 Alzheimer’s – Cumberland Crossings..................................... (717) 240-6020

Golden Living West Shore................................. (717) 763-7070

Messiah Lifeways Adult Day Center................ (717) 243-0447

American Cancer Society......................................................... (800) 227-2345 Caregiver Support Groups..............................(717) 766-5003; (717) 691-6786 Caregivers support group – Church of the Brethren........ (717) 766-8880 Divorce support group............................................................... (717) 240-7748 Domestic Violence Services....................................................... (717) 258-4806 Epilepsy foundation..................................................................... (800) 887-7165 Gamblers Anonymous................................................................. (626) 960-3500 Grief support (holy spirit) .............................(717) 763-2118; (717) 972-4255 Multiple Sclerosis support group (boiling springs) . ........ (717) 249-8288 Multiple Sclerosis support group (camp hill, carlisle, mechanicsburg).................................... (717) 486-3596 NAMI........................................... (717) 697-2602; (717) 243-1645; (717) 385-8028 Narcotics Anonymous (CCPA)................................................. (717) 642-3733 pa breast cancer coalition...................................................... (800) 377-8828 Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers Support Group.................. (717) 580-7772 Senior Caregivers Support Group........................................... (717) 477-1969 Smoking Cessation (CCPA)........................................................ (717) 240-6110 Widow/Widowers Support Group............................................. (717) 732-1000

–––––– TAX ASSISTANCE –––––– AARP Tax-Aide................................................................................. (888) 227-7669 Cumberland county aging & community services............ (717) 240-6110 www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com

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IRS Internal Revenue Service...................................................... (800) 829-1040 pa department of revenue forms ordering service........... (800) 362-2050 VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program............. (717) 240-5000

–––––– TherapiES –––––– affilia home health........................................................(717) 963-6570 Our home health professionals combine personal attention with specialized nursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continued independence at home.

2645 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 www.affiliahomehealth.org See our ad on page 33.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg.........................................................(717) 691-3700 Providing a higher level of rehabilitation for recovery from an illness, injury, or surgery. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

175 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 www.healthsouthpa.com See our ad on this page.

–––––– TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ––––––

Support from a governmental unit or the general public. May be free, reduced fare, or donations depending on entity.

Cumberland County Transportation Services.................... (717) 240-6340 Hearts and Hands sertoma club.............................................. (717) 918-4790

You Have a Choice IN REHABILITATION Choose a Higher Level of Care

175 Lancaster Boulevard • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717 691-3700 • healthsouthpa.com

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This event is FREE to attend.

Veterans (of all ages) and the military community and their families are invited to join us!

FREE !

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Nov. 13, 2015

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Veterans Benefits & Services Community Services Products and Services Available Support/Assistance Programs Education/Training Services

At the Job Fair

Employers Job Counseling Workshops/Seminars Resume Writing Assistance

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Available

www.veteransexpo.com (717) 285-1350 www.olpevents.com

Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) ................................................................................(717) 240-6340; (800) 315-2546 Road to Recovery – American Cancer Society.................. (800) 227-2345 Shippensburg Raiders Regional Transit.................................. (717) 530-8891 –– UTILITIES (See ENERGY assistance) ––

–––––– VETERANS services –––––– Cumberland County Veterans Affairs.................................... (717) 240-6178 Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ........................................................................................................... (800) 547-2838 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs........................................ (800) 827-1000 VA Outpatient Clinic.................................................................... (717) 730-9782 Veterans Assistance Outreach Center................................... (866) 906-8387 –– VISION (See EYE CARE services) ––

–––––– VOLUNTEER OpportunitieS –––––– acquired brain injury network of PA.................................... (800) 516-8052 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).......................... (717) 541-9521

–––––– WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS ––––––

Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-income persons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, and high residential-energy users, to reduce energy costs.

Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities ........................................................................................................... (717) 249-1315 Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program.......... (800) 451-9869 PPL Electric Utilities....................................................................... (877) 220-6016 South Central Community Action, Chambersburg............ (717) 263-5060 UGI Utilities, Inc.............................................................................. (800) 276-2722 WarmWise: Audits & Rebates........................................................ (866) 956-0308

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Responding to the Needs of Americans 60 and Over

Advocacy. Action. Answers on Aging.

Chester County 610.344.6350

Dauphin County 717.780.6130

Lebanon County 717.273.9262

Cumberland County 717.240.6110

Lancaster County 717.299.7979

York County 717.771.9610

www.p4a.org Contact your local agency for assistance

Zip Codes

Boiling Springs..................... 17007 Bowmansdale..................... 17008 Camp Hill............................. 17001 Camp Hill............................. 17011 Carlisle................................. 17013

17015 Carlisle Barracks................. 17013 Enola.................................... 17025 Gardners............................. 17324 Grantham........................... 17027 Hampden............................ 17050 Hampden Township........... 17050 Lemoyne............................. 17043 Mechanicsburg.................. 17050 Messiah College................. 17027 Mount Holly Springs............ 17065 New Kingstown................... 17072 Newburg............................. 17240 Newville............................... 17241 Plainfield.............................. 17081 Shippensburg...................... 17257 Shiremanstown................... 17011 Summerdale....................... 17093 Walnut Bottom.................... 17266 Wormleysburg..................... 17043

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