50plus LIFE Lebanon County November 2018

Lebanon County Edition | November 2018 • Vol. 13 No. 11

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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month page 4

Cola increase announced for 2019 page 2

financial aid for family caregivers page 14

Social Security News

By John Johnston

2.8 Percent COLA Increase Announced for 2019

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced recently.

The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 62 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2019.

Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on Dec. 31, 2018.

The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average

wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $132,900

mail in early December about their new benefit amount.

This year, for the first time, most people who receive Social Security

This year, for the first time, most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their My Social Security account.

from $128,400.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by

payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their My Social Security account, which

can be created and accessed at www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2019, when announced, will be available at www.medicare. gov.

For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2019 are announced.

Final 2019 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and My Social Security’s Message Center.

To read more, visit www. socialsecurity.gov/cola.

John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.

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Volunteers Needed for Tax-Aide Service AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season.

Tax-Aide offers free, in-person preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax-preparation service.

Volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers and their families, who might otherwise miss out on the tax credits and deductions they’ve earned.

The program is seeking volunteer tax preparers, client facilitators, appointment takers, those who can provide technical and management assistance, and

interpreters. Every level of experience is welcome.

Volunteer tax preparers complete tax-preparation training and IRS certification.

Lebanon County has four tax sites: Lebanon Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Myerstown Church of the Brethren on Tuesdays, Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church in Jonestown on Thursdays, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Lebanon on Saturdays.

To learn about volunteer opportunities, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call (888) OURAARP. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in coordination with the IRS.

At Your Fingertips Helpful numbers, hotlines, and local businesses and organizations eager to serve you—all just a phone call away.

Emergency Numbers Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Food Resources Food Stamps (800) 692-7462

CONTACT Helpline (717) 652-4400

Medicaid (800) 692-7462

Kidney Foundation (717) 652-8123

Medicare (800) 382-1274

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (717) 652-6520

PennDOT (800) 932-4600

Pharmacies CVS/pharmacy www.cvs.com Senior Centers Annville Senior Community Center (717) 867-1796

Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging Meals on Wheels (717) 273-9262

Lupus Foundation (888) 215-8787 Hearing Services Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 233-3008 V/TTY Home Care Services Homeland at Home Serving all of Lebanon County (717) 221-7892 Hospice Services Homeland at Home Serving all of Lebanon County (717) 221-7890 Hospitals Medical Society of Lebanon County (717) 270-7500

Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers (800) 472-8477

Maple Street Senior Community Center (717) 273-1048

Recycling (800) 346-4242

Myerstown Senior Community Center (717) 866-6786

Social Security Information (800) 772-1213

Northern Lebanon County Senior Community Center (717) 865-0944

Lebanon County Christian Ministries (717) 272-4400 Salvation Army (717) 273-2655 Funeral & Cremation Services Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Serving Lebanon County (800) 720-8221 Health & Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020 American Cancer Society (717) 231-4582 American Diabetes Association (717) 657-4310 American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association (717) 207-4265 American Lung Association (717) 541-5864

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital 252 S. Fourth St., Lebanon (717) 270-7500 Hotlines Energy Assistance (800) 692-7462

Arthritis Foundation (717) 274-0754

Environmental Protection Agency Emergency Hotline (800) 541-2050

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (717) 787-7500

IRS Income Tax Assistance (800) 829-1040

United Way of Lebanon County 2-1-1 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (800) 827-1000 Housing Assistance Housing Assistance & Resources Program (HARP) (717) 273-9328 Lebanon County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities (717) 274-1401 Lebanon HOPES (717) 274-7528, ext. 3201 Insurance Medicare Hotline (800) 638-6833 Legal Services Pennsylvania Bar Association (717) 238-6715 Office of Aging Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging (717) 273-9262

Palmyra Senior Community Center (717) 838-8237 Senior Center of Lebanon Valley (717) 274-3451 Vein treatment Vein Center of Lancaster Locations in Lancaster and Lebanon (717) 394-5401 Veterans Services Governor’s Veterans Outreach (717) 234-1681 Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon (717) 228-6000 or (800) 409-8771 Volunteer opportunitIes Compeer of Lebanon County 4 S. Fourth St., Lebanon (717) 272-8317 RSVP of the Capital Region (717) 454-8647

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Earlier Conversations about Alzheimer’s Warning Signs Needed November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association, together with advocates in the early stages of the disease, are encouraging families to talk about memory and cognition concerns sooner.

These advocates know firsthand that an early diagnosis offers many benefits, including access to more effective medical and lifestyle interventions and the ability to take an active role in planning with family members for the future.

“Denial and rationalization are common responses to the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s — it was a part of my experience,” said Darrell Foss, a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Early-Stage Advisory Group, which is composed of people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

“Too often, people experiencing symptoms, or family members seeing them, wait to speak up, even when they know something is wrong. It can be scary, but that is why I’m sharing my personal experience — to illustrate why talking about Alzheimer’s concerns early is so important,” Foss said.

“Unfortunately, people often avoid conversations due to denial, fear, anxiety, lack of awareness, and difficulty having hard conversations about health issues, particularly with Alzheimer’s or other dementias due to stigma and perceptions associated with the disease,” said Ruth Drew, director of Family and Information Services for the Alzheimer’s Association.

New findings from an Alzheimer’s Association survey found a majority of Americans would be concerned about offending a family member (76 percent), or ruining their relationship (69 percent), if they were to approach that person about observed signs of Alzheimer’s.

More alarming, 38 percent said they would wait until a family member’s Alzheimer’s symptoms worsened before approaching them with concerns.

Additionally, nearly 1 in 3 Americans (29 percent) would not say anything to a family member despite their concerns.

To help families overcome common communication obstacles, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering Six Tips for Approaching Alzheimer’s, a list of best practices for talking about the disease with someone who may be experiencing symptoms. These include: • Have the conversation as early as possible • Think about who’s best suited to have the conversation • Practice conversation starters • Offer support and companionship • A nticipate gaps in self-awareness • Recognize the conversation may not go as planned “We know that initiating conversations can be difficult; these tips are aimed at making a discussion about Alzheimer’s less daunting and more productive,” said Drew.

“We also know from talking to families that, while individuals may wish they didn’t have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, they never regret being able to prepare for the future, play an active role in their own financial and care planning, and make their wishes known to their family members.”

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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month diagnosis — both for those living with the disease and their families. These include: • Accurate diagnosis – Can help determine if someone’s cognitive changes are truly due to Alzheimer’s or some other, perhaps even treatable, condition • Medical benefits – Allows individuals to explore medications for memory loss, sleep changes, and behavior changes resulting from the disease, as well as to adopt lifestyle changes that may help preserve their existing cognitive function for as long as possible, such as controlling one’s blood pressure, smoking cessation, and exercise • Participation in clinical trials – Enables individuals to enroll in clinical trials that advance research and may provide medical benefits • Planning for the future – Allows individuals more time to plan for the future while they are cognitively able to make legal, financial, and end-of-life decisions •E motional and social benefits – Provides individuals with the best opportunity to spend time doing meaningful activities and interacting with the most important people in their lives; it can also open doors to many educational and support programs Mary Tarbell, 66, an Alzheimer’s Association early-stage adviser who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, said getting her diagnosis has helped refocus her priorities.

“Learning I had Alzheimer’s was painful,” said Tarbell. “But getting an early

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Living with Alzheimer’s In addition to encouraging families to talk about Alzheimer’s openly and to seek diagnosis earlier, Alzheimer’s Association early-stage advisers are sharing their stories about life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, including steps individuals can take to move forward and live their best lives.

“Many see Alzheimer’s disease as the end of life and, while there is currently no cure, living with the disease is a complex experience that often runs the course of many years,” said Pam Montana, an early-stage adviser who was diagnosed in 2016 at age 61.

“It is so important for me to encourage others with a diagnosis to stay active and engaged as long as possible. I encourage people to seek out life-affirming moments. For example, I’m an advocate for the cause … and that leads to an enormous sense of accomplishment, even with this extremely difficult diagnosis.”

The Alzheimer’s Association helps families and friends navigate challenges and considerations at each stage of the disease, through face-to-face conversations with experts in local communities, a free 24/7 helpline at (800) 272-3900, and comprehensive support and resources on www.alz.org.

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Music Activates Regions of the Brain Spared by Alzheimer’s Disease Ever get chills listening to a particularly moving piece of music?

You can thank the salience network of the brain for that emotional jolt.

Surprisingly, this region also remains an island of remembrance that is spared from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers at the University of Utah Health (healthcare. utah.edu) are looking to this region of the brain to develop music-based treatments to help alleviate anxiety in patients with dementia.

“People with dementia are confronted by a world that is unfamiliar to them, which causes disorientation and anxiety,” said Jeff Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in Radiology at U of U Health and contributing author on the study.

“We believe music will tap into the salience network of the brain that is still relatively functioning.”

Previous work demonstrated the effect of a personalized music program on mood for dementia patients. This study set out to examine a mechanism that activates the attentional network in the salience region of the brain.

The results offer a new way to approach anxiety, depression, and agitation in patients with dementia. Activation of neighboring

regions of the brain may also offer opportunities to delay the continued decline caused by the disease.

For three weeks, the researchers helped participants select meaningful songs and trained the patient and caregiver on how to use a portable media player loaded with the selfselected collection of music.

“When you put headphones on dementia patients and play familiar music, they come alive,” said Jace King, a graduate student in the Brain Network Lab and first author on the paper.

“Music is like an anchor, grounding the patient back in reality.”

Using a functional MRI, the researchers scanned the patients to image the regions of the brain that lit up when they listened to 20-second clips of music versus silence.

The researchers played eight clips of music from the patient’s music collection, eight clips of the same music played in reverse, and eight blocks of silence. The researchers compared the images from each scan and found that music activates the brain, causing whole regions to communicate.

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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month showed significantly higher functional connectivity.

“This is objective evidence from brain imaging that shows personally meaningful music is an alternative route for communicating with patients who have Alzheimer’s disease,” said Norman Foster, M.D., director of the Center for Alzheimer’s Care at U of U Health and senior author on the paper.

“Language and visual memory pathways are damaged early as the disease progresses, but personalized music programs can activate the brain, especially for patients who are losing contact with their environment.”

However, these results are by no means conclusive. The researchers note the small sample size (17 participants) for this study.

In addition, the study only included a single imaging session for each patient. It is remains unclear whether the effects identified in this study persist beyond a brief period of stimulation or whether other areas of memory or mood are enhanced by changes in neural activation and connectivity for the long term.

“In our society, the diagnoses of dementia are snowballing and are taxing resources to the max,” Anderson said. “No one says playing music will be a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but it might make the symptoms more manageable, decrease the cost of care, and improve a patient’s quality of life.”

Landmark Alzheimer’s Study Urgently Seeks Volunteers Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death overall in the United States and affects more than 5 million Americans. According to experts, this number could triple to nearly 16 million people by 2050.

A scientific study focused on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, and tracking it over time, seeks healthy volunteers without memory problems, as well as people who have mild memory problems and those who have been diagnosed with mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

The Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative — or ADNI — is funded by the National Institutes of Health and is one of the largest and longest-running Alzheimer’s disease trials in history.

Now in the third phase of trials, researchers are studying how quickly things like reasoning and the ability to perform certain functions change in the aging brain.

“We need to know how Alzheimer’s disease progresses in order to discover new treatments that could significantly improve the way we treat it in the future,” Michael Weiner, M.D., principal investigator of the study, said.

The study uses state-of-the-art imaging to monitor brain levels of two proteins called tau and amyloid, both of which are significant indicators of Alzheimer’s disease.

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money, a common warning sign of the disease.

“One of the biggest challenges researchers face is finding people to volunteer to take part in studies,” Weiner said. “We can beat Alzheimer’s, but we can’t do it without volunteers.”

The ADNI study needs 800 people ages 55-90 to enroll in sites across the United States and in Canada. No medication is involved.

Potential study volunteers can learn more by visiting www.adni3.org or by calling (888) 2-ADNI-95 (888) 223-6495).

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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Spotting 10 Early Alzheimer’s Symptoms The Alzheimer’s Association provides the following list of 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs, schedule an appointment with your doctor.

following or joining a conversation.

They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue, or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word, or call things by the wrong name.

1. Memory Loss that Disrupts Daily Life. One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events, asking for the same information over and over, and increasingly needing to rely on aids (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.

7. Misplacing Items and Losing the Ability to Retrace Steps. A person with Alzheimer’s may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing.

This may occur more frequently over time.

8. Decreased or Poor Judgment.

People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment or decision making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.

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2. Challenges in Planning or Solving Problems. Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.

3. Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks at Home, at Work, or at Leisure. People with Alzheimer’s disease often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes they may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work, or remembering the rules of a favorite game.

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4. Confusion with Time or Place.

People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons, and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.

5. Trouble Understanding Visual Images and Spatial Relationships.

For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s.

They may have difficulty reading, judging distance, and determining color or contrast, which may cause problems with driving.

6. New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing. People with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble

9. Withdrawal from Work or Social Activities. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects, or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced.

10. Changes in Mood and Personality. The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful, or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends, or in places where they are out of their comfort zone.

Source: Alzheimer’s Association

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A provider panel discusses best practices for serving LGBTQ older adults and the importance of being culturally competent within provider networks during the LGBTQ Aging Summit in Harrisburg.

The Wolf administration, in partnership with LGBTQ aging advocates and stakeholders, hosted Pennsylvania’s inaugural LGBTQ Aging Summit Oct. 9-10 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, Harrisburg.

Secretary of Aging Teresa Osborne kicked off the summit and introduced day one’s keynote speaker, the Hon. Kathy Greenlee, vice president of aging and health policy, Center for Practical Bioethics, and former assistant secretary of aging, U.S. Department of Human Health & Services.

Greenlee traveled from Kansas to attend the inaugural summit and shared experiences and obstacles regarding her sexuality from high school to present day; presented on the urgency for provider networks to be LGBTQ-friendly; and discussed the barriers that many LGBTQ elders face.

“With over 300 participants from across the state convening in Harrisburg for the sole purpose of connecting communities and inspiring change, we are confident that our efforts to better serve, support, enable, and empower LGBTQ seniors will continue to move forward due the foundation that was laid,” Osborne said.

Day one of the summit also featured a community panel discussion with LGBTQ older adults, moderated by Carol Harris of Dering Consulting Group, which allowed the panelists to share their lived experiences and highlight the various difficulties many experience as older LGBTQ individuals.

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Levine opened day two and introduced the keynote speaker, Michael Adams, CEO of SAGE, who spoke to the audience regarding LGBTQ cultural competency and inclusion.

After Adams’ remarks, the summit hosted a provider panel comprising Dr. Imani Woody, founding director and CEO, Mary’s House for Older Adults; Rabbi Erica Steelman, director of LGBT+ initiatives and staff chaplain, Abramson Center for Jewish Life; Doreen Hespell, director, Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging; Linda Marucci, social worker, Southwest Senior Center; and Arthur Breese, director of diversity and inclusion, Geisinger.

The panel discussed best practices for serving LGBTQ older adults and the importance of being culturally competent within provider networks.

At the conclusion of the provider panel, the summit organized a regional planning session with a focus on tangible community action for the varying regions of summit attendees, specifically regarding how Pennsylvania can build better connections between the older LGBTQ community and providers.

After lunch, which featured speaker Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, national LGBT liaison for AARP, the regional planning groups reported their recommendations and findings from the earlier planning session.

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Fifties Flashback

You’re Traveling through Another Dimension …

Randal C. Hill

In 1964, weary of railing against censorship and other ongoing battles, creator Rod Serling chose not to oppose the third cancellation of his series The Twilight Zone.

Running for five seasons, the show had garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, but the ratings were never more than middling, and the program had twice been axed and then revived.

Serling was born into a Jewish family on Christmas Day 1924 and grew up in Binghamton, New York.

In high school he earned a place on the debate team, wrote for and edited the school newspaper (establishing himself as a social activist), and spoke at his graduation.

Army enlistment followed in 1943.

In the military, Serling was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, although his combat experiences left him with flashbacks and nightmares for the rest of his life.

“I was bitter about everything,” he once admitted. “I think I turned to writing to get it off my chest.”

At Antioch College in Ohio, he

became involved in and highly regarded the school’s radio oeuvre. Encouraged by his success, he station, where he moved to California wrote, directed, and and became a full-time acted in several radio programs on campus. writer for television in 1957.

But Serling could In the early years, see that such stories TV sponsors and were on the decline networks often became and being replaced editors and censors; by television dramas.

Serling was repeatedly After earning a B.A. in literature at forced to make changes whenever power people Antioch, he began felt his content was too writing for WKRCPublicity photo portrait controversial.

TV in Cincinnati. of Rod Serling for the Many of his Serling soon premiere of the television references to social became a freelance program The Twilight Zone. issues were watered writer and began churning out scripts down or eliminated altogether, and he became frustrated for major network TV anthology by seeing his scripts shorn of shows. In 1955 Kraft Television meaningful elements. Eventually Theater broadcast his play Patterns.

Serling decided to create his own Critics hailed it as “a creative show — The Twilight Zone. triumph,” and Serling found himself In October 1959 the inundated with requests for more original stories. groundbreaking anthology series premiered on CBS-TV. Each halfRequiem for a Heavyweight for hour episode included studies in Playhouse 90 added to his growing

fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and horror.

The dramas dealt with paranormal, futuristic, or otherwise unusual or disturbing events, with the characters involved having crossed over into the surreal “Twilight Zone.” The alwaysgripping stories usually featured a moral and either a twist or a macabre ending.

Serling always wanted to use The Twilight Zone as a vehicle for important social commentaries.

In reality, though, he still had to frequently fight for creative control, as his scripts incorporated his views on current events and social concerns, such as war, racism, mass hysteria, politics, and gender issues.

And even though his messages were cleverly veiled within the fantasy and science fiction parameters of the show’s programs, they still managed to make some viewers squirm.

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questions from attendees.

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older LGBTQ population,” Levine said.

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Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any resources that help family caregivers monetarily? I have to miss a lot of work to take care of my elderly mother and it’s financially stressing me.

– Stretched Thin Dear Stretched, Caring for an elder parent can be challenging in many ways, but it can be especially difficult financially if you have to miss work or quit your job to provide care.

Fortunately, there are a number of government programs, tax breaks, and other tips that may be able to help you monetarily while you care for your mother. Here are some options to explore.

disability, you can claim her as a dependent on your taxes and get a $500 tax credit.

For more information, go to the Interactive Tax Assistant page on the IRS’s website (www.irs.gov/ help/ita) and click on “Whom May I Claim as a Dependent?”

If you can’t claim her as a dependent, you may still be able to get a tax break if you’re paying more than half her living expenses including medical and longterm care costs, and they exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income.

You can include your own medical expenses in calculating the total. See IRS publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses (www.irs.gov/pub/irspdf/p502.pdf) for details.

Long-term care insurance: If your mother has long-term care insurance, check whether it covers inhome care. Some policies permit family members to be paid, although they may exclude people who live in the same household.

State assistance: Most states have programs that help low-income seniors pay for in-home care services, including paying family members for care.

These programs — which go by various names, such as “cash and counseling” or “consumerNovember is National directed”— vary greatly depending on where you Paid caregiver leave and financial support: A Family Caregivers Month live and, in some states, on whether your mom is on small but growing number of companies offer paid Medicaid. caregiving leave as a way to recruit and retain their To find out what’s available in your state, contact your local Medicaid office. workforce. Check with your employer to see what, if any, benefits are available to you.

Veterans benefits: Veterans who need assistance with daily living activities Additionally, the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program aims to reduce can enroll in the Veteran-Directed Care program. stress on primary, informal, unpaid caregivers through a variety of potential This program, available through VA Medical Centers in 40 states, as well as benefits, such as financial assistance for services, supplies, and assistive devices. in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, provides as much as $2,000 a month, To find out if you qualify, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s which can be used to pay family members for home care. website (www.aging.pa.gov) or call your county’s Area Agency on Aging.

Visit the “Home and Community-Based Services” section at www.va.gov/ geriatrics for information.

Family funds: If your mother has some savings or other assets, discuss the Also available to wartime veterans and their surviving spouses is a benefit possibility of her paying you for the care you provide. called Aid and Attendance, which helps pay for in-home care as well as assisted If she agrees, consult with an elder law attorney about drafting a shortliving and nursing home care. This benefit can also be used to pay family written contract that details the terms of the work and payment arrangements, caregivers. so everyone involved knows what to expect.

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• Evidence, like a doctor’s report, that shows you need Aid and Attendance or Housebound care, or VA Form 21-2680 (Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance), which your doctor can fill out • Details about what you normally do during the day and how you get places • Details that help show what kind of illness, injury, or mental or physical disability affects your ability to perform activities, like bathing, on your own In Pennsylvania, the application and relevant information can be mailed to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Claims Intake Center, Attention: Philadelphia Pension Center, P.O. Box 5206, Janesville, WI 53547-5206.

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Bethany Village – The Oaks

325 Wesley Drive • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 766-0279 • www.bethanyvillage.org Number of Beds: 69 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes

Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: CARF; Eagle, LeadingAge PA Comments: Maplewood Assisted Living also available.

Conestoga View

900 East King Street • Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 299-7850 • www.conestogaviewnursing.com Number of Beds: 436 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Respiratory, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes

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Homeland Center

1901 North Fifth Street • Harrisburg, PA 17102-1598 (717) 221-7902 • www.homelandcenter.org Number of Beds: 95 Rehabilitation Unit: No Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Short-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes

Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: AAHSA, LeadingAge PA (PANPHA), NHPCO, PHN, HPNA Comments: A beautiful, full-service continuing care retirement community with a history of more than 150 years of exemplary care.

Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1000 Claremont Road • Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-2031 • www.ccpa.net/cnrc Number of Beds: 282 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes

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Mennonite Home Communities

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Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: Equal Housing, LeadingAge PA Comments: Person-centered care with reputation for compassion and excellence. Established in 1903. Respite care available w/minimum stay.

Transitions Healthcare – Gettysburg

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Scheduled Entertainment: Yes Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: PHCA, PACA Comments: Fully staffed Transitions Healthcare employees in skilled nursing and sub-acute rehab. Tours are encouraged!

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Community Programs/Support Groups Free and open to the public

Senior Center Activities

Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

Choral Concert: Our Father (A Journey through the Lord’s Prayer) Kochenderfer United Methodist Church 1105 Kochenderfer Road, Lebanon (717) 273-0525

Annville Senior Activity Center (717) 867-1796 200 S. White Oak St., Annville Nov. 6, 20, 27, 11 a.m. – Tai Chi Nov. 13, 10:45 a.m. – Veterans Share Stories Nov. 5 and 19, 12:30 p.m. – Pinochle Club

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Support Group Linden Village 100 Tuck Court, Lebanon (717) 274-7400

Library Programs Annville Free Library, 216 E. Main St., Annville, (717) 867-1802 Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m. – Stress and the Holiday Season Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. – Adult Coloring Club Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. – Homesteading: Part One Lebanon Community Library, 125 N. Seventh St., (717) 273-7624 Mondays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Tech Help Nov. 13, 1 p.m. – Upcycling Tips and Tricks Matthews Public Library, 102 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, (717) 865-5523 Nov. 8, 6 p.m. – Excel Part Three: Mail Merge Function Nov. 15, 3-7 p.m. – Tech Help Nov. 20, 6 p.m. – Cyber Security Myerstown Community Library, 199 N. College St., Myerstown, (717) 866-2800 Nov. 20 and 27, 3 p.m. – iPhone for Seniors: Parts One and Two Palmyra Public Library, 325 S. Railroad St., (717) 838-1347 Nov. 6, 3-7 p.m. – Tech Help Nov. 14, 6 p.m. – Intro to eBay Richland Community Library, 111 E. Main St., Richland, (717) 866-4939 Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. – Buying and Selling in Facebook Marketplace Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – Beekeeping 101

parks and recreation Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – Trees Walk Nov. 3, 6 p.m. – November Nocturne Nov. 4, 1-4 p.m. – Music on the Porch: Bluegrass Jam

Myerstown Senior Community Center (717) 866-6786 Myerstown Baptist Church, 59 Ramona Road Myerstown Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Painting Class: Paint Jubilee Nov. 13, noon – Thanksgiving Luncheon at Mt. Aetna Banquet Hall Northern Lebanon Senior Community Center (717) 865-0944 335 N. Lancaster St., Jonestown www.jonestownpa.org/senior.html Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. – Bingo Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p .m. – Diabetes Symposium at Hebron Hall Nov. 14 and 28, 10 a.m. – Dance to the Oldies Palmyra Senior Community Center (717) 838-8237 101 S. Railroad St., Palmyra Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. – H ot Apple Cider and Cookies Social Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. – Th anksgiving Day Potluck and Entertainment Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m. – C ount Your Blessings: Show and Tell Submit senior center events to mjoyce@onlinepub.com.

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