Resource Directory for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled – Cumberland County 2016-2017

Cumberland County

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DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled

2016–17

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A Message From the Publisher What you’re holding in your hands—or viewing online—may be a book, but it’s more than that. It’s also a key, a special key designed to open multiple doors.

When searching for assistance or information, we often know the resources we need are out there, but we don’t know where to start looking.

The Cumberland County Resource DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled is created to unlock the doors to programs and services available in your own community, to ease you through whatever doorway begins your path toward answers and help.

An extensive source of information, the Resource DIRECTORY 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.

Within its hundreds of easy-to-read listings, you’ll find options for housing, physicians, veterans services, legal counsel, advocacy, home improvement, 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.50plusLifePA.com), so it’s accessible whenever and wherever you need it.

We sincerely thank the Resource DIRECTORY’s sponsors for their financial support and dedication to their friends and neighbors.

Without them, this “key” could not have been fashioned to unlock the doors to so many types of resources in Cumberland County.

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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......................................................................................8 Care Assessment Services....................................................................8 Caregiver Assistance...........................................................................10 Clothing.................................................................................................10 Community Services............................................................................10 Consumer Protection/Complaints......................................................10 Counseling Services.............................................................................12 Cremation Services..............................................................................13 Dental Services.....................................................................................13 Disability Services.................................................................................13 Domestic Violence...............................................................................14 Emergency............................................................................................15 Emergency Information.......................................................................60 Employment..........................................................................................16 Energy Assistance................................................................................16 Events.....................................................................................................17 Eye Care Services................................................................................20 Financial Services.................................................................................20

Emergency.................................................................................................. 20 Resource DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled is published annually by On-Line Publishers, Inc., 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 285-1350 • (717) 770-0140 • (610) 675-6240 • www.onlinepub.com

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

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

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

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

Health Resources..................................................................................23 Healthcare............................................................................................26 Financial Assistance................................................................................... 26

Hearing Services...................................................................................27 Home Care Services............................................................................28 Home Improvements...........................................................................32 Homeless Services...............................................................................32 Hospice Services..................................................................................32 Hospitals................................................................................................33 Hotlines..................................................................................................33 Housing..................................................................................................35

Assistance.................................................................................................... 35 Financial Assistance................................................................................... 36 Rental Assistance........................................................................................ 36

Housing Options...................................................................................37 Apartment-Style.......................................................................................... 37 Life Sharing/Family Living Residences...................................................... 38

Human Services....................................................................................38

Pennsylvania Waiver Programs................................................................. 38

Information and Referral......................................................................39 Insurance..............................................................................................39 Legal Services.......................................................................................40 Libraries.................................................................................................40 www.50plusLifePA.com

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Lottery....................................................................................................40 Medical Equipment & Supplies...........................................................42 Medicare...............................................................................................42

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

Mobile Safety Products (Feature Article)...........................................30 Orthopedics..........................................................................................44 Pharmacy..............................................................................................44 Police Departments..............................................................................44 Post Offices...........................................................................................45 Prescriptions..........................................................................................46

Assistance.................................................................................................... 46 Referral Services.......................................................................................... 46

Preventing Wandering-Related Incidents (Feature Article).............18 Profiles.....................................................................................................5 Retirement Living Options....................................................................50

Active Adult Living Communities.............................................................. 50 Assisted Living Residences......................................................................... 50 Continuing Care Retirement Communities.............................................. 50 Dementia Care Facilities/Units.................................................................. 51 Nursing & Rehab Facilities.......................................................................... 52 Personal Care Homes/Units....................................................................... 52

Senior Centers.......................................................................................53 Service Coordination...........................................................................54 Service Organizations..........................................................................54 Support Groups.....................................................................................54 Tax Assistance......................................................................................55 Therapies...............................................................................................56 Transportation Services........................................................................56 Veterans Services.................................................................................56 Volunteer Opportunities......................................................................58 Weatherization Programs....................................................................58 What to Look for in a New Residence (Feature Article)...................48 Zip Codes..............................................................................................60 4

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profiles

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Cumberland County Aging & Community Services 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 older adults 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.

Cumberland County Aging & Community Services

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 285-1350 www.50plusLIFEPA.com

1100 Claremont Rd • Carlisle PA 17015 (717) 240-6110 • (888) 697-0371 x6110 aging@ccpa.net • 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) 975-9762 Providing compassionate daytime care and support to our clients and their caregivers. Social and recreational activities, trained staff, and lunch provided.

3 Crossgate Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 jzarker@cparc.org www.cparc.org 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 Independent Living.................................................. (717) 731-1900 Community Action Commission – Harrisburg..................... (717) 232-9757 Crisis Intervention Program.................................................... (866) 350-4357 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services – Protective Services...................................................................... (717) 240-6110 6

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Cumberland County Victims Assistance Center (CCPA) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6220 Disability Rights Pennsylvania . ............(800) 692-744; (877) 375-7139 (TDD) national alliance on mental illness (NAMI)........................ (800) 223-0500 Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHHH)................... (800) 233-3008 . .................................................................................................V/TTY (717) 783-4912 Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging – P4A................ ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 Pennsylvania Homecare Association..................... (717) 975-9448, ext. 28 Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission....................... (717) 787-9780

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

Organizations offering prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

alcoholics anonymous............................................................ (717) 234-5390 American Council on Alcoholism......................................... (800) 527-5344 Common Ground Detox............................................................. (888) 237-8984 Crisis Intervention – C amp Hill................................................. (717) 763-2222 Carlisle.................................................... (717) 243-6005 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 treatment center.......................................................... (800) 648-4673 Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center....................................... (717) 541-0203 –– alzheimer’s/dementia care (See retirement living Options) –– –– Apartments (See Housing Options) –– www.50plusLifePA.com

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–––––– 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 older adults to maintain their health, welfare, and independence.

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

–– 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

–––––– Autism SERVICES –––––– Keystone Human Services................. (888) 377-6504; (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 8

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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 aging@ccpa.net www.ccpa.net

–––––– 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 Cumberland County Assistance............................................... (717) 240-2700 Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter Thrift Shop.................... (717) 477-8025 Goodwill – Lemoyne................................................................... (717) 737-6134

Mechanicsburg..................................................... (717) 691-3699 the meeting house – Carlisle . ................................................... (717) 243-1863 Salvation Army – C amp Hill....................................................... (717) 731-0576

Carlisle......................................................... (717) 249-1411 Shining Light Thrift Shop............................................................. (717) 234-2436 Trinity United Methodist Church............................................... (717) 532-7606

–––––– 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 Life@MessiahLifeways.org www.MessiahLifeways.org See our ad on page 29.

–––––– CONSUMER PROTECTION/COMPLAINTS –––––– bureau of consumer protection............................................. (800) 441-2555 Consumer Product Safety Commission................................. (800) 638-2772 Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania........................... (800) 692-7443 Environmental Protection Agency........................................ (800) 424-9346 equifax fraud alert...................................................................... (888) 766-0008 10

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The help caregivers need to care for themselves and others!

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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 Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection.................. (800) 441-2555 Pennsylvania Department of Banking & Securities............. (800) 722-2657 Pennsylvania Department of elder abuse.............................. (800) 490-8505 Pennsylvania Human Relations............................................... (717) 787-4410 public utility Consumer Complaints........................................ (800) 782-1110 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) ––

–––––– 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 12

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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 Pennsylvania Counseling Services (CCPA)........................... (717) 240-6110 Salvation Army – C amp Hill....................................................... (717) 731-0576 Carlisle.......................................................... (717) 249-1411 southern community services.................................................. (717) 227-0048 The Warm Line................................................................................. (877) 243-7153

–––––– Cremation Services –––––– Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc................(800) 720-8221 Cremation services only ­— no caskets, no embalming, no funerals, no transportation fees. For free brochures and pricing, call us!

Serving the entire state of Pennsylvania www.cremationsocietyofpa.com –– 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 –– developmental Disabilities (See disability services) ––

–––––– Disability SERVICES –––––– american association on intellectual and developmental disabilities (AAIDD)......................................................................... (202) 837-1968 ARC of Cumberland & perry Counties..................................... (717) 249-2611 ARC of Pennsylvania................................................................... (800) 692-7258 Contact helpline........................................................................... (717) 652-4400 Cumberland/Perry MH-ddi Program....................................... (717) 240-6325 www.50plusLifePA.com

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Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania........................... (800) 692-7443 .................................................................................................(877) 375-7139 (TDD) MH-IDD Program: Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team (CCPA) ............................................................................................. (717) 240-6320 Pennsylvania Counseling Services......................................... (717) 245-9255 Pennsylvania MENTOR network................................................ (717) 657-2073 South Central Pennsylvania Health Care Quality Unit..... (717) 835-2270 United Disabilities Services (UDS).............................................. (888) UDS-4235 • Developmental/Physical • developmental programs Customer Service....................... (888) 565-9435 • Mental Health/Intellectual • acquired brain injury network of Pennsylvania.............. (800) 516-8052 intellectual disabilities program............................................. (717) 240-6320 Keystone Human Services................. (888) 377-6504; (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 NAMI.................................................................................................. (717) 241-8715 Northwestern Human Services (The Stevens Center)........... (717) 243-6033 Pennsylvania Behavioral Health & Aging Coalition........ (717) 541-4219 Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association.... (800) 887-6422

–––––– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE –––––– Battered Women’s Justice Project............................................ (800) 903-0111 Cumberland County Aging & Community Services – Protective Services............................................................................................ (717) 240-6110 14

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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 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

–––––– 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 PCCD Victims Compensation Program.......(717) 705-0888; (800) 233-2339 Safe Harbour.................................................................................. (717) 249-2200 Salvation Army – C amp Hill....................................................... (717) 731-0576 Carlisle.......................................................... (717) 249-1411 Victim Services – C amp Hill......................................................... (717) 761-5599 Carlisle................................(717) 240-6220; (888) 697-0371 www.50plusLifePA.com

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–––––– 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 – C arlisle..................................................................... (717) 249-0012 Lemoyne.................................................................... (717) 737-6134 Mechanicsburg...................................................... (717) 635-2881 Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).......................... (800) 762-6306 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 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 16

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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

–––––– 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 page 19. epic men’s expo................................................................(717) 285-1350 For men of all ages, the Epic MEN’S Expo includes exhibitors covering food, microbrews, sports, automotive, travel, fitness, and more—plus demonstrations, entertainment, and contests. The Epic MEN’S Expo is held in the fall.

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 www.EpicMensExpo.com See our ad on page 19. veterans’ expo & job fair.............................................(717) 285-1350 The Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair connects active and retired military members of all ages and their families with available resources. Veterans and employers can meet to discuss available positions.

3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512 www.VeteransExpo.com See our ad on page 57. women’s expo..................................................................(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 page 19. www.50plusLifePA.com

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5 Ways to Prevent Wandering-Related Incidents

By Claire Yezbak Fadden

Every child throws caution to the wind, discovering their world.

They explore, touch, taste, and climb, using their inquisitive nature in ways that have worried parents for centuries.

Parents of special-needs children know a deeper worry.

Their children tend to have more accidents.

Like other parents, they can’t prevent every tumble, accident, or scraped knee, but with some foresight and preplanning, there are ways to minimize the opportunities for negative repercussions and even tragedy.

1. Secure the Doors: Noisy door chimes on windows and doors will alert you when something is open, suggests Vicki Couch, 18

mother of a 12-year-old specialneeds child.

Install two-sided keyed deadbolts as another way to prevent your child from slipping away unnoticed.

Print large-lettered STOP signs and adhere them to all doors, windows, and any other exits.

2. Sound the Alarm: For a child who isn’t able to rely on the warning sound of a fire alarm, install a vibrating or flashing fire alarm and smoke alarm on each level of your home.

3. Have an Exit Strategy: Practice your fire-alarm drill regularly with the entire family so everyone is familiar with the routine. Mark exits with visual cues your child understands.

Notify your local fire department of your child’s special needs, eliminating the need for

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additional explanation should a crisis or emergency occur.

4. Get to Know Your Neighbors: Visit with your neighbors and introduce your son or daughter and leave behind a photo. Inform your neighbors of your child’s specials needs; they could prove to be an extra set of eyes and ears if your child wanders.

5. Be Water Savvy: Children with autism are attracted to the water, so it’s important for a child to know how to swim. Be aware that teaching a child to swim does not guarantee water safety.

Visit the National Autism Association at www. nationalautismassociation.org for a list of facilities offering specialneeds swimming instructions.

Fence your pool, and if your neighbors own a pool, alert them to your child’s tendency to wander and notify them of the safety precautions you have taken. Don’t leave any toys or other attractive items in the pool when it is not in use.

Claire Yezbak Fadden is an awardwinning freelance writer and mother of three sons. Follow her on Twitter @ claireflaire.

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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 New Eyes for the Needy................................................................ (973) 376-4903 Pennsylvania Association for the Blind............................... (717) 766-2020 Seniors Eyecare Program.......................................................... (800) 222-3937 Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania.......................... (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 Pennsylvania Department of human services..................... (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 –––––– YMCA – C arlisle Family .............................................................. (717) 243-2525 west shore........................................................................ (717) 737-9622 YWCA – Carlisle............................................................................. (717) 243-3818

–––––– 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 king’s kettle pantry...................................................................... (717) 530-9200 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 waynesboro food pantry......................................................... (717) 263-5060 • food stamps • Cumberland County Assistance Office ................................ (717) 240-2700 Pennsylvania Department of human services..................... (800) 692-7462 • meals on wheels • Carlisle............................................................................................ (717) 245-0707 East Pennsboro/Mechanicsburg area................................... (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 www.50plusLifePA.com

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Dickinson Township..................................................................... (717) 486-7424 East Pennsboro Township........................................................... (717) 732-0711 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 22

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West Pennsboro Township.......................................................... (717) 243-8220 Wormleysburg Borough............................................................. (717)763-4483 • 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 agency........................................................ (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) 619-0724 U.S. capitol...................................................................................... (202) 224-3121 Senate and House of Representatives switchboard.

U.S. immigration and naturalization service...................... (800) 375-5283 .................................................................................................(800) 767-1833 (TDD)

–––––– HEALTH RESOURCES –––––– ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).................................. (800) 782-4747 Alzheimer’s Association of Pennsylvania...(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 www.50plusLifePA.com

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APPRISE.............................................................................................. (717) 240-6110 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 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 – F amily Practice............................. (717) 709-7997 HIV/AIDS............................................ (717) 709-7907 Kidney Foundation of central Pennsylvania...................... (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 Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc.................. (800) 990-3300 Pennsylvania Medical Society................................................. (800) 228-7823 24

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Walk-in today.

CAMP HILL 431 North 21st Street 717-763-3730 CARLISLE Holy Spirit Carlisle Center 1211 Forge Road 717-218-3990 hsh.org/UrgentCare

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 Pennsylvania, Inc....(717) 632-5552; (800) 333-3873 United Cerebral Palsy (ucp)........................................................ (800) 872-5827 United Spinal Association.......................................................... (800) 404-2898

–––––– HEALTHCARE –––––– Holy spirit–A geisinger affiliate.................................(717) 763-2100 Holy Spirit–A Geisinger Affiliate has a full-service hospital in Camp Hill and physician practices and services throughout the region.

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

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

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

Cumberland County Assistance Office................................. (717) 240-2700 department of human services................................................. (800) 537-8862 LIHEAP – Cumberland County Assistance Office.................. (717) 240-2700 Medicare......................................................................................... (800) 633-4227 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

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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 Pennsylvania... (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) Pennsylvania Society for the Advancement of the Deaf.... (570) 309-0087 Pennsylvania Relay..................................................... Dial 711; (800) 692-7380 Sertoma........................................................................................... (800) 593-5646

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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 Benevolent Heart Assisted Living............................................. (717) 489-1700 asbury home services....................................................(717) 591-8332 We offer customized personal care, companionship, and transportation services. Care is given with respect and dignity while maximizing independence. Serving Mechanicsburg and surrounding communities.

5225 Wilson Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 KBruner@asbury.org www.Asburyhomeservices.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) 249-1700 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 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) 975-0540 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 28

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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 See our ad on this page. senior Helpers..................................................................(717) 920-0707 Non-medical personal and home helper services. Specializing in dementia. No minimum hourly requirement. Free assessment. Bonded and insured.

Serving the Greater Harrisburg and York areas bobbi@seniorhelpers.com www.seniorhelpers.com spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & hospice............................... (800) 840-9081 spiritrust Lutheran life................................................................. (717) 728-5433 Synergy Home Care...................................................................... (717) 243-5473 UCP Central Pennsylvania......................................................... (717) 737-3477 visiting angels.............................................................................. (717) 241-5900

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.50plusLifePA.com

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Savvy Senior

Mobile Safety Products that Can Help Seniors on the Go

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any medical alert SOS buttons for seniors that work away from the home? I would like to get one for my 80-year-old mother, but would like to find one that’s not limited to the house.

– Shopping Son

Dear Shopping, There are actually a number of medical alert products on the market today that give seniors the flexibility to call for help both inside and outside the home.

For years, medical alert devices (also known as “personal emergency response systems” or PERS) have been popular homesafety products for seniors who live alone. These systems come with a wearable SOS pendant button— usually a necklace or wristband— and a base station that connects to the home phone line.

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At the press of a button, your loved one could call and talk to a trained operator through the system’s base station receiver, which works like a powerful speakerphone. The operator will find out what’s wrong and will notify family members, a neighbor, friend, or emergency services as needed.

But these devices are limited because they only work in and around the house. If you’re away from home and need help, you’re out of luck.

But today, there are numerous mobile products that work anywhere. Here are some top options.

High-End Device If you’re interested in getting your mom a comprehensive, highend medical alert device that works everywhere, consider the Philips Lifeline GoSafe system. It provides a necklace pendant button,

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which works like a two-way communication device, allowing your mom to speak and listen directly through the pendant.

If your mom were to fall or need help at home, she could press the button and the home-base communicator system would be activated to make the call to an operator at the response center, who would then dispatch help as needed. But if she fell or needed help away from home, the system’s AT&T wireless network would kick in and place the call.

This system also has six sophisticated locating technologies so the response center would know your mom’s exact location, even where GPS signals are weak. And it has fall-detection sensors built into the pendant that can automatically summon help if a fall is detected and your mom is unable to push the button.

Most Affordable Alert If the GoSafe is more than your mom needs, another option that’s easier on the budget is the GreatCall Splash.

This pendant-style, waterproof device, which fits in the palm of your hand, works like a cellphone with GPS tracking capabilities and can be worn on a belt, around the

neck, or attached to a keychain.

To call for help, your mom would push one button, and an operator from the device’s emergency monitoring service would be on the line to assist her, and because of the GPS technology, her general location would be known.

Or, for even more peace of mind, there’s the Splash with falldetection capabilities that will automatically call for help when a fall is detected. The pendant must be worn around the neck, however, for this feature to work.

Other Options If you want some additional options to shop and compare, there are other good companies that offer moderately priced mobile alerts, including Consumer Cellular (www.consumercellular.com/ ally), Bay Alarm Medical (www. bayalarmmedical.com), MobileHelp (www.mobilehelp.com), Medical Alert (www.medicalalert.com), Life Alert (www.lifealert.com), and SafeGuardian (www.safeguardian. com).

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

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–––––– 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. amramp..............................................................................(717) 745-7267 Amramp sells and rents wheelchair ramps and lifts, stairlifts, ceiling lifts, and elevators, and provides home modifications, including bathrooms, kitchens, additions, door widenings, and more.

Serving All of Central Pennsylvania rodney.hulsey@amramp.com www.amramp.com Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – 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

–––––– HOMELESS SERVICES –––––– Bethesda Mission – M en’s Shelter.............................................. (717) 257-4440 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) Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region, Lemoyne.... (717) 737-1100 Safe Harbour.................................................................................. (717) 249-2200 Salvation A rmy – Genesis House (Men’s) Shelter.................. (717) 249-1411 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.

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Compassionate Care Hospice................................................... (717) 944-4466 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 www.homelandhospice.org See our ad on inside front page. See our profile on page 5.

Hospice of Central Pennsylvania........................................... (717) 241-0014 kindred at home............................................................................ (717) 612-1200 spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & hospice............................... (800) 840-9081

–––––– HOSPITALS –––––– Carlisle Regional Cancer Center............................................ (717) 960-3750 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 advantage Counseling Service............................................... (888) 511-2227 alcoholics anonymous............................................................ (717) 422-4888 Alzheimer’s Helpline...................................................................... (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society Information Center.................. (800) 227-2345 www.50plusLifePA.com

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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 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 human services (Energy Assistance).......... (800) 692-7462 department of human services (medical assistance)........ (800) 537-8862 Environmental Protection Agency........................................ (800) 424-9346 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 Medicare......................................................................................... (800) 633-4227 National Cancer Institute.......................................................... (800) 422-6237 national elder abuse hotline.................................................... (800) 490-8505 National Headache Foundation.............................................. (800) 843-2256 34

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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 Nursing Home Complaints......................................................... (800) 254-5164 Organ Donation.......................................................................... (800) 528-2971 pennsylvania compulsive gambling...................................... (800) 848-1880 Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.................................................... (800) 472-8477 Pennsylvania 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 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 www.50plusLifePA.com

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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 resource center............................... (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 human services................................................. (800) 692-7462 Homeowner & Mortgage Assistance...................................... (800) 342-2397 mortgage assistance program.............................................. (717) 780-3800 Pennsylvania Department of Health....................................... (877) 724-3258 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 Pennsylvania department of revenue forms ordering service ........................................................................................................... (800) 362-2050 Salvation Army............................................................................. (717) 249-1411 United Way....................................................................................... (717) 243-4805 36

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–––––– 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 chestnut commons...................................................................... (717) 766-1633 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 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 Spring Gardens................................................................. (717) 591-1918 Susquehanna View Apartments................................................. (717) 763-1184 Two West Penn................................................................................ (717) 249-3484 Valley Ridge Apartments............................................................. (717) 258-9317 www.50plusLifePA.com

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–– INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES (See Retirement Living Options) –– –– Retirement Living (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

–––––– Human services –––––– –– service coordinators—pa aging waiver –– (See service coordination) • Pennsylvania 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).

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.

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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) Program.......... (866) 286-3636 A federal program that helps adults 55 and over meet their healthcare needs in the community.

OBRA WAIVER................................................................................... (866) 286-3636 Covers services available for Pennsylvania residents age 18 to 59 with severe developmental physical disability, helping them 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 in the most appropriate setting.

PENNSYLVANIA 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 promote community living, including self-directed service models and traditional, agency-based service models.

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

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

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 – Department of Human services........... (800) 692-7462 www.50plusLifePA.com

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Insurance Information Hotline............................................... (800) 331-9146 Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program........................ (717) 240-2700 –– Intellectual Disabilities (See disabiliTY services) ––

–––––– 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 Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Harrisburg Office......................................................................... (717) 787-4410 Pennsylvania 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 Joseph T. Simpson public library – Mechanicsburg............ (717) 766-0171 New Cumberland Public Library................................................ (717) 774-7820 Shippensburg Library – Shippensburg....................................... (717) 532-4508

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There’s a lot you should know about Medicare.

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

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–––––– MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES –––––– amramp..............................................................................(717) 745-7267 Amramp sells and rents wheelchair ramps and lifts, stairlifts, ceiling lifts, and elevators, and provides home modifications, including bathrooms, kitchens, additions, door widenings, and more.

Serving All of Central Pennsylvania rodney.hulsey@amramp.com www.amramp.com 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 • Aetna medicare............................................................................. (888) 247-1051 capital bluecross......................................................................... (800) 990-4201 Coventry Healthcare Advantra, An Aetna Company...(866) 218-9822 Coventry Health Care, 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 previous page.

Gateway Health Medicare Assured............. (877) 428-3929; 711 TTY Medicare Advantage health plans for individuals eligible for Medicare and full or partial Medicaid.

Serving 39 counties in Pennsylvania, including Cumberland County. www.medicareassured.com See our ad on following page.

Geisinger Gold.............................................................................. (800) 482-8163 Highmark........................................................................................ (866) 743-5478 Humana Insurance Company................................................... (855) 499-0525 42

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Health plans

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–– Mental Health (See disability services) –– –– 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 eight 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) 747-8315 No need to call, just come in. Let the caring orthopaedic experts at OSS Health Urgent Care fix your bones, muscles, and joints 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 back 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 44

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Hampden Twp. Police.................................................................... (717) 761-2609 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 www.50plusLifePA.com

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Newburg.......................................................................................... (717) 423-6105 Newville........................................................................................... (717) 776-5211 Orrstown........................................................................................ (717) 532-8936 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) Pennsylvania Department of Health....................................... (877) 724-3258 Pennsylvania Patient Assistance program (pace)............. (800) 955-0989 PACE/PACENET and PACE Plus Medicare Programs............. (800) 225-7223 Partnership for Prescription Assistance............................... (888) 477-2669 Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP)............... (800) 922-9384 Veterans Healthcare Benefits.................................................... (800) 409-8771 • referral services • Cumberland County Aging & Community Services (CCAP) ........................................................................................................... (717) 240-6110 46

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Health Matters

Home to Stay: What to Look for in a New Residence

By Lisa M. Petsche

As we mature, chances are good that eventually our home will no longer suit our lifestyle or our needs.

The following are some questions to consider when checking out properties.

Building Features •Does it appear to be in good condition?

• Is the exterior maintenance-free?

• Is there an entrance at ground level? Is it sheltered?

• Does the front door have a peephole? Are locks easy to operate?

• Is there a one-floor plan? An open-concept layout?

• Are hallways and doorways wide enough to accommodate a mobility device?

• Is there non-slip flooring? Does carpeting have a low pile?

• Are there sturdy handrails on both sides of stairs? Are stairwells wide enough to accommodate a stair lift?

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• Are they well lit? Is there a light switch within easy reach at the top and bottom?

• Is there an attached garage?

• Is there central air conditioning?

A programmable thermostat?

• Is there plenty of natural light?

Are windows energy efficient and easy to operate?

• Are door handles easy to operate?

• Are there ample electrical outlets and phone jacks? What about highspeed Internet access?

• Are there smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors?

• Do kitchen countertops have rounded corners? Is there counter space next to appliances and cupboards?

• In the bathroom, are there grab bars in the tub? A walk-in shower?

Built-in shower seat? Single-lever faucets?

• Is there a spare bedroom and, ideally, a second bathroom, should live-in help be needed?

• If walls are shared with neighbors, what kind of soundproofing exists?

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Apartment Considerations • Is the building fully airconditioned?

• Are common areas spacious, clean, and bright? Are furnishings and décor attractive and modern?

• Can elevators easily accommodate a wheelchair or scooter? Are the buttons easy to access?

• Does every unit have a balcony or terrace?

• Are there in-suite laundry facilities? If not, is the laundry room easy to access?

Grounds • Is the lot level?

• If there’s an entrance ramp, does it have a gentle incline?

• Is there sheltered parking? Ample space for visitors’ vehicles?

• Does the neighborhood have sidewalks?

• At a house: Are the grounds low maintenance? Are paved areas in good repair? Are there sturdy railings and handrails on porches and decks?

Are there motion-sensor lights?

• At a condo: Are hard-scaped areas and green spaces well maintained?

• Do they include benches? Are there shaded areas? Is there plenty of lighting?

Location • Is it central to local relatives and friends?

• Is there easy access to major roads and highways?

• Is it central to frequently accessed amenities, such as a grocery store, drugstore, bank, medical services, and place of worship? What about proximity to a shopping mall, library, park, recreation center, restaurants, and cultural attractions?

Amenities (where applicable) • What kind of security measures are in place?

• Is there a party room for special events and a community room for group meetings?

• Are there fitness facilities?

Recreation opportunities?

• What amenities are included in the monthly condo or homeowners’ association fee, and would you use them enough to justify the cost?

If you are planning to relocate, it’s important to take into account not only your current needs and preferences, but also potential future needs. This can maximize your chances of being able to “age in place.”

Lisa M. Petsche is a social worker and a freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior issues. www.50plusLifePA.com

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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 BVMarketingdept@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 page. 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 – C amp 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.

707 Shepherdstown Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 www.vibralife.net The Woods at Cedar Run............................................................. (717) 737-3373 www.50plusLifePA.com

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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 – C amp Hill............................................ (717) 763-7361 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 52

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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 page. 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 place Senior Adult Center.......................... (717) 697-5947 Shippensburg Senior Activities Center.................................... (717) 300-3563 West Shore Senior Citizens Center............................................ (717) 774-0409

To be included in the next edition, please call (717) 770-0140 or email info@onlinepub.com

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–––––– SERVICE coordination –––––– Casey Ball Supports Coordination, LLC...................(412) 793-0200 .............................................................................................(844) 793-0200 Casey Ball Supports Coordination, LLC, provides service coordination to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Servicing all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.

7550 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 ceo@caseyball.com https://www.cbscllc.org See our ad on this page.

–––––– SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ––––––

A club of professional or businesspeople organized for their coordination of and participation in public service. hearts and hands sertoma club.............................................. (717) 918-4790 Lions Clubs Pennsylvania State Council............................... (717) 564-2586 –– 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) 234-5390

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Alzheimer’s – C umberland 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) 240-8715 Narcotics Anonymous (CCPA)................................................. (717) 642-3733 Pennsylvania 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 IRS Internal Revenue Service...................................................... (800) 829-1040 Pennsylvania department of revenue forms ordering service.......................................................................... (800) 362-2050 VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program............. (717) 240-5000 www.50plusLifePA.com

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–––––– TherapiES –––––– 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.

Hearts and Hands sertoma club.............................................. (717) 918-4790 Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) ................................................................................(717) 240-6340; (800) 315-2546 Rabbittransit................................................................................... (800) 632-9063 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

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–––––– VOLUNTEER OpportunitieS –––––– acquired brain injury network of Pennsylvania.............. (800) 516-8052 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).......................... (717) 541-9521 rSVP of the Capital region, Inc..................................(717) 454-8647 Volunteer opportunities for seniors throughout Cumberland County, with non-profits, schools, agencies, and community service organizations.

50 Utley Drive, Suite 500, Camp Hill, PA 17011 PerryCumb@rsvpCapReg.org www.rsvpCapReg.org See our ad on this page.

–––––– 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

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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 Weatherization Assistance Program..................................... (800) 451-9869

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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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