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MOVING MEDICINE FORWARD Building on our commitment to your health.

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88,000 square foot rooftop Healing Garden making up over 72% of the building’s overall footprint and the third largest green roof on a healthcare building in the U.S.

The Seventh Avenue Project, with completion in the Fall of 2016, will be a combination surgical and inpatient tower that includes seven patient-care levels and combines the hospital’s many surgical services into one of the most technologically advanced and sophisticated surgical centers in the region. The new 476,000 square foot building will add new surgical suites, private patient rooms, and an all-new “Green Roof” while paving the way for the existing Emergency Department and Trauma Center to be expanded by 21,000 square feet.

With the addition of the Seventh Avenue Project to our main campus, our community is assured that Reading Health System will continue to provide the highest level of care for many years to come.

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Introduction & Contents “I give you this to take with you: Nothing remains as it was. If you know this, you can begin again, with pure joy in the uprooting.” ― Judith Minty, Letters to My Daughters To move, or not to move? It is a question most of us will face more than once in our lives, usually faced with at least some trepidation at the prospect of a change in living arrangements. Our homes are where we feel rooted, after all!

But today’s baby boomers and many seniors want to alleviate some of the homeowner chores while still enjoying their independence.

Others find that changes in health and everyday needs and mobility make a move more imperative, even if not immediately desired.

But what if we knew our roots to be transferrable? With careful planning and some help from your community, it’s possible to modify your current house to accommodate changing needs or to begin the process of downsizing to a smaller residence.

We are fortunate to have abundant housing/ living accommodations, healthcare, and community resources in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The 20th edition of 50plus Living gathers this information and presents it all in a readable, concise format to help you navigate the myriad choices available to suit your changing needs or those of a loved one.

In the pages that follow, the housing and care categories that compose 50plus Living are identified, explained, and presented in descending order of independence: from residential living, to assisted living residences, to dementia/Alzheimer’s care facilities, to hospice services and all points in between.

Also included are available support services for caregivers, such as respite care and adult day centers.

We hope you find this guide to be a valuable tool as you consider a move or lifestyle change. The businesses and organizations included 50plus Living are all eager to help you relocate your roots!

Regards, Donna K. Anderson President, On-Line Publishers www.onlinepub.com

Active Adult Communities Page 12 Acute Care Facilities Page 33 Care Codes Pages 19, 27, 34, 47 Continuing Care (CCRC) Pages 13–19 Directory of Services Pages 39–43 Home Care Can Enhance Quality of Life Pages 31–­­­32 Home Care Services Pages 34–35 Hospice Page 38 How to Make Your Kitchen Safer and Easier to Use Pages 10–­­­11 How to Use This Guide Pages 4, 23 Index Page 46 Legend and Map Pages 22–25 Nursing/Rehab Page 30 Personal Care Homes Pages 28–29 Reader Information Service Page 44 Residential Pages 8–9 Retirement Communities Pages 26–27 Senior-Friendly Furniture Aids for Mobility-Challenged Seniors Pages 20–­­­21 Susquehanna/Delaware Valley Profile Pages 6–7 Types of Facilities, Care Options Pages 4–5 Understanding Hospice Care Pages 36–­­­37

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How to Use This Guide 1. D etermine the type of need by referring to Types of Facilities, Care Options on these two pages.

2. Select the region desired on the map featured on pages 24 and 25.

3. Refer to the Index on page 46 for type of facility or care option with corresponding page number.

4. Refer to care codes on pages 19, 27, 34, and 47.

Types of Facilities, Care Options A number of broad categories of care options and facilities are included in this guide. Terminology may vary from facility to facility.

Residential living is for individuals who are responsible for their own basic needs.

Nursing services are not available on site nor are residential communities affiliated with nursing care providers. No meal service or activity programs are offered.

Active Adult Communities are residential-type communities for mature adults only. Individuals are responsible for their own basic needs. Nursing services are generally not available on site.

Meal service is not provided. Outdoor maintenance service may be provided.

CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) are facilities offering a variety of residential living options in addition to comprehensive medical and nursing services. Many CCRCs are self-contained communities offering educational and recreational activities, dining accommodations, banking facilities, transportation services, etc.

Residents move between independent living, assisted living, and nursing care based on changing needs.

Retirement Communities are planned for those who are able to care for their

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own basic needs (or almost so) who choose to live in a community with other seniors. Organized social programs, meal service, transportation, recreational activities, and access to health and shopping are typical amenities.

Nursing care is not usually provided.

Some do offer assisted living/personal care designed for individuals who function on their own most of the time but may require assistance with medications, bathing, or dressing.

Services offered are similar to those provided by assisted living/personal care facilities. Retirement communities can be freestanding or affiliated with a complex offering nursing care services.

Personal Care Homes offer food, shelter, and personal assistance or supervision.

They are ideal for people who do not want to forfeit independence and do not require the services in or of a licensed long-term care facility but do require assistance or supervision in activities of daily living (ADL).

Some ADL provided are transferring in and out of a bed or chair, toileting, bladder and bowel management, personal hygiene, securing and managing healthcare, self-administering medication, and proper turning and positioning in a bed or chair.

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Assisted Living Residences 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.

ALRs will have living units with kitchen capacity and private bathrooms and only one person per unit. An ALR may provide services that otherwise would be provided in a long-term care facility (Personal Care Homes may not).

As of January 2011, changed regulations regarding licensure for assisted living communities became effective.

Nursing/Rehab Facilities provide nursing care and related medical or other personal health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to individuals who require full-time care or supervision but do not need more intensive, hospitalbased care.

Nursing/rehab facilities may be independent or part of another community. Individuals may be temporarily placed for rehabilitation following an illness, injury, or surgery or reside long term due to illness or aging.

Nursing facilities offer skilled medical care under the supervision of licensed nurses, and at least one registered nurse must be on duty during the day.

Custodial care is also offered and includes services that assist in the activities of daily living, which include bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, or transferring from a bed to a chair.

Nursing centers are licensed by the State Department of Health.

Acute Care Facilities are licensed as hospitals. They provide the highest level of care under a physician. Some of the www.onlinepub.com

services provided at an acute care facility include emergency services, critical care, medical/surgical services, and maternal/ childbirth services.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s services offer assistance and support to those who are living with memory issues. These units/ communities offer the person living with memory issues the opportunity to be as independent as possible while enhancing their freedom of movement in a safe, secured environment.

Adult Day Centers offer programs in facilities or function as independent organizations. 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. Centers offer a protective, supervised setting and generally operate during normal business hours.

Respite Care provides caregiving opportunities on a short-term basis. Care may range from personal to nursing care.

Home Care Services may be provided in a residential setting or as ancillary services, such as in personal care and assisted living or a nursing care environment. Services include skilled nursing services, therapies, and changing and reinforcing simple wound dressing, as well as non-medical services such as light housekeeping, transportation to doctor visits, shopping, respite, and more.

Hospice Care is for families living and coping with life-limiting illnesses.

Hospice provides professional treatment of pain and symptom management with support and counseling. It includes medical, psychological, and spiritual support.

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Susquehanna/Delaware Valley Profile Weather Average high temperatures are the 80s in the summer months and the 30s in the winter.

The warmest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 85 degrees. The coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 20-23 degrees.

Average annual precipitation is 41-47 inches.

Taxes Sales tax is 6 percent. Sales tax exemptions include groceries, healthrelated items, medical services, prescription drugs, and groceries.

State income tax is 3.07 percent; retirement income is tax-exempt. Property tax is determined by the local government according to school districts and municipalities.

State Lottery Benefits The Pennsylvania Lottery contributes to programs such as Property Tax/Rent Rebate; the Mass Transit Program; PACE, PACENET, and PACE Plus Medicare; long-term care services administered by the Department of Public Welfare; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging.

PACE To be eligible for PACE, you must be 65 years of age or older and a Pennsylvania resident at least 90 days before the date of application. You cannot be enrolled in the Department of Public Welfare’s Medicaid prescription benefit.

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PACE and PACENET eligibility is determined by your previous calendar year’s income. Effective in 2014, Social Security Medicare Part B premiums are excluded from income.

For a single person, your total income must be $14,500 or less. For a married couple, your combined total income must be $17,700 or less.

Once you are enrolled in the PACE program, a benefit card will be sent to you, and you will pay no more than $6 for each generic prescription medication and no more than $9 for each brandname prescription at your pharmacy.

These co-payments are based on a 30-day supply.

PACENET To be eligible for PACENET, you must be 65 years of age or older, a Pennsylvania resident at least 90 days before the date of application, and you must not be enrolled in the Medicaid prescription benefit program.

A single person’s total income must be between $14,501 and $23,500. A couple’s combined total income must be between $17,700 and $31,500.

PACENET cardholders that do not enroll in a Part D plan will pay a nominal deductible each month at the pharmacy, which will be calculated through the cost of their medications. If the deductible is not met each month, it will accumulate.

In addition, the individual will pay no more than $8 for each generic prescription medication and no more than $15 for each brand name.

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PACENET cardholders enrolled in one of the program’s partner Part D plans will pay the Part D premium at the pharmacy each month, which will be calculated through the cost of the medications.

PACENET cardholders enrolled in a Part D plan that is not one of the program’s partner plans will pay the Part D premium directly to the Part D plan.

In addition, they will pay no more than the PACENET co-payments of $8 for each generic prescription medication and $15 for each brand name.

To apply for PACE or PACENET, call (800) 225-7223 or visit the PACECares website at https://pacecares.magellanhealth. com.

PACE Plus Medicare Under PACE Plus Medicare, PACE/ PACENET coverage is supplemented by federal Medicare Part D prescription coverage and offers older Pennsylvanians the best benefits of both programs.

Older adults continue to receive the same prescription benefits while, in many cases, saving more money.

Transportation Pennsylvania Free Transit Program – Provides free transit service on bus routes, trolley, and rapid-transit lines. Individuals 65 and older may ride free on fixed-route services at all regular operating times on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

You will need a senior citizen transit identification card to ride free. The identification card is available free of

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charge from participating local transit operators.

Shared-Ride Program – Provides reduced-fare transportation services to persons 65 and older utilizing shared-ride transportation services. Reduced-fare transportation is provided to medical appointments, senior community centers, and adult daycare centers.

Mature Driver Safety Program – There is a mandated auto insurance discount for older drivers who complete a mature driver improvement course. Courses are offered through AARP, AAA, and the National Safety Council. It is intended for drivers 55 and older.

Low-Vision License – Persons who do not meet the vision standards for a driver’s license may qualify for a restricted (lowvision) license. A restricted license allows the driver to drive during daylight hours on roadways other than freeways.

A person with visual acuity of less than 20/70 combined vision, but at least 20/100 combined vision with best correction and 120 degrees’ field vision in the horizontal meridian, may qualify with a recommendation from an optometrist or physician.

Retired Status Registration – Customers who qualify for retired status registration pay a $10 per year processing fee instead of the full $36 registration renewal fee. Total income must not exceed $19,200 and vehicles must weigh less than 9,000 lbs.

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Residential Community basics, Inc. 941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite 204 Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 735-9590 jraff@communitybasics.com www.communitybasics.com

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Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities 114 North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-1315 www.cchra.com Locations in Carlisle, Enola, Mechanicsburg, Mt. Holly Springs, New Cumberland, Newville, and South Middleton Township APT, SSA 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 18, 20, 28, 35, 36

Community Basics, Inc., a non-profit, affordable housing provider, has several communities for persons age 55 and older. All communities are accessible and include community rooms, an onsite laundry facility, and parking. Most apartment rents include all utilities. Supportive services available. Stay independent as long as you can! Call today to set up a personal showing at the community of your choice. Equal housing opportunity.

The Authorities offer affordable living for seniors 62 or older.

Efficiency and one-bedroom apartments are available in 11 locations in the county.

Buildings are safe, secure, and elevator assisted, each with 24-hour on-call maintenance, laundry facilities, community room, and opportunities for activities and socialization. Medical facilities, restaurants, shopping, and churches nearby. Call us, visit our website, or write us for information and income limits.

Please visit us at an upcoming event in your area!

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Shady Maple Conference Center Smorgasbord Building, East Earl

Hershey Lodge, Hershey

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Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim

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Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon

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Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle

Hershey Lodge, Hershey

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Radisson Hotel Harrisburg Camp Hill

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Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim

York Expo Center Memorial Hall East, York

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June 10, 2016

Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel Wyomissing

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Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim

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York Expo Center Memorial Hall East, York

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Church Farm School, Exton

Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle

April 6, 2016

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Residential EASTWOOD VILLAGE HOMES LLC 102 Summers Drive Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-3138 www.eastwoodvillagehomes.com See our ad on this page

RET/IND

Eastwood Village is conveniently located in the heart of Lancaster County in East Lampeter Township with easy access to Route 30. Our community is attracting individuals looking to downsize to one floor and for the convenience of less home maintenance. The community design lends itself to a cozy, comfortable, and private environment. Our picturesque landscape with country atmosphere is just moments away from shopping, dining, Amish tourism, cultural attractions in downtown Lancaster, and the health campus. We are also an easy drive or train ride away from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Eastwood Village is an established community that carries a reputation of a well-maintained and managed community of locally owned and operated High Associates Ltd. The homes are attractive, high quality, and affordable. All are certified Energy Star, keeping your monthly costs low.

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Eastwood Village is conveniently located in the heart of Lancaster County, with easy access to Route 30.

Our community is attracting home buyers looking to downsize to one floor.

A picturesque landscape with country atmosphere and just miles away from shopping, restaurants, Amish tourism, downtown Lancaster and health campus.

Eastwood Village Homes LLC 102 Summers Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601

717-397-3138

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Directions: Rt. 30E – Greenfield Road exit, Right onto Greenfield Road to Fallon Drive.

Right onto Fallon Drive; follow signs to Sales Center.

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Savvy Senior:

How to Make Your Kitchen Safer and Easier to Use

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for making a kitchen senior friendly? My wife, who loves to cook, has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year, which is why we would like to modify it to make it safer and more practical.

– Hungry Husband

Dear Hungry, There are a number of simple modifications and inexpensive addons that can make a big difference in making your kitchen more agefriendly.

Depending on your wife’s needs, here are some tips for each aspect of the kitchen.

Floors: If you have kitchen throw rugs, to reduce tripping or slipping, replace them with non-skid floor mats or consider gel mats, which are cushiony and more comfortable to stand on for long periods. GelPro (www.gelpro.com) and WellnessMats 10

(www.wellnessmats.com) offer a nice selection.

Lights: If the lighting in her kitchen is dim, replace the old overhead fixture with a bright new ceiling light, and add undercabinet task lighting to brighten up her kitchen countertops.

Cabinets and drawers: To reduce bending or reaching, organize your kitchen cabinets and drawers so that the items you most frequently use are within comfortable reach.

You can also make your cabinets and pantry easier to access by installing pullout shelves or lazy susans.

And D-shaped pull-handles for the cabinets and drawers are also recommended because they’re more comfortable than knobs for arthritic hands to grasp.

Faucet: If you have a twist-handle kitchen faucet, replace it with an ADA-compliant, single-handle faucet.

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They’re easier to use, especially for seniors with arthritis or limited hand strength.

There are also kitchen faucets on the market today (like the Delta Touch20 faucet and Moen MotionSense) that will turn themselves on and off by simply touching the base or moving your hand over a motion sensor.

And, for safety purposes, set your hot-water tank at 120 degrees to prevent possible water burns.

Microwave and stove: If your microwave is mounted above the stove, consider moving it to a countertop. This makes it safer and easier to reach.

And if you’re concerned about your wife remembering to turn the stove off, there are automatic stove shut-off devices you can purchase and install to prevent a fire.

See Cookstop (www.cookstop.com), Stove Guard International Ltd. (www. stoveguardintl.com), and Pioneering Technology (www.pioneeringtech. com) for some different options.

If you’re looking to upgrade some of your appliances too, here are some different senior-friendly features you should look for when shopping.

Refrigerator and freezer: Sideby-side doors work well for seniors because the frequently used items (refrigerated and frozen) can be placed at mid-shelf range for easy access. www.onlinepub.com

Pullout, adjustable-height shelves and a water/ice dispenser on the outside of door are also very convenient.

Stove or cooktop: Look for one with controls in the front so you won’t have to reach over hot burners to turn it off, and make sure the controls are easy to see.

Flat-surface electric or induction burners or continuous grates on gas stoves are also great for sliding heavy pots and pans from one burner to the next. And ask about automatic shutoff burners.

Oven: Self-cleaning ovens are a plus, and consider a side-swing door model. They’re easier to get into because you don’t have to lean over a hot swing-down door. Also consider a wall-mounted oven, installed at your wife’s preferred height to eliminate bending.

Dishwasher: Consider a dishwasher drawer that slides in and out and is installed on a 6- to 10-inch raised platform. These require less bending to load and unload.

Washer and dryer: Front-load washers and dryers with pedestals that raise the height 10 to 15 inches are also back-savers and easy to access.

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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Active Adult Communities Heritage Run 2320 Oak Street Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 272-4332 home@heritagerun.net www.heritagerun.net See our ad on page 26

AAC, RET/IND

Heritage Run, a 55+ independent living community, offers the comfort and freedom to enjoy life without the exterior maintenance. Our low monthly fee includes lawn and landscape care, snow removal, and garbage removal. Great Lebanon County location close to shopping, golf, and all the attractions of Hershey and Lancaster. Come home to Heritage Run! 9

roth’s farm village P.O. Box 262, 1396 Chami Drive Spring Grove, PA 17362 (717) 225-6570 info@rothsfarmvillage.com www.rothsfarmvillage.com See our ad on this page

AAC, RET/IND

Roth’s Farm Village age 50-plus condominium community offers a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle for those who want to leave behind the maintenance of a home but who still want to maintain their independence! The low association fee covers all exterior and common-area maintenance. The community offers a choice of one-story plans with an array of options to choose from.

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Enjoy Low-Maintenance Living!

• Active Adult (50+) Condos • NEW Construction Underway!

• 2 Model Homes!

•N EW Units Starting at $143,900

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Continuing Care (CCRC) Bethany Village 325 Wesley Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 766-0279 www.BethanyVillage.org See our ad on this page

Bethany Village is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit retirement community for people 55 and better.

Numerous residential living options are available, ranging from charming, one-bedroom apartments to estate homes. Residents enjoy the convenience of having on-site amenities, such as a fitness center with an indoor pool and whirlpool, restaurant, cafĂŠ, miniature golf course, library, bank, pharmacy, beauty/barber shop, and so much more!

ALR, ALZ, APT, CCRC, RET/IND, RSP, SNF, SUB, WSS, *** 2 calvary fellowship homes 502 Elizabeth Drive Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 393-0711 www.calvaryhomes.org

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Calvary Fellowship Homes is a Christian, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. Our beautiful suburban campus features residential living (cottages and apartments), personal care with memory care, and skilled nursing with therapy services (Medicaid approved). We offer amenities and activities for those seeking a unique, faith-based, and friendly retirement setting. Contact us for more information.

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Continuing Care (CCRC) HOMELAND CENTER 1901 North Fifth Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 221-7902 www.homelandcenter.org See our ad on page 38

A CCRC, Homeland Center is a place of beauty and caring. Chartered in 1867, Homeland is the area’s oldest healthcare provider. Personal care suites combine the charm of past eras with contemporary convenience.

Skilled nursing, hospice, and rehabilitation are available, as are short-term rehab and specialized dementia care. Residents and their families enjoy the beauty of numerous secure, private courtyards. A full complement of highly competent clinical staff meets residents’ medical LeadingAge & LeadingAge PA Member and social needs. Spiritual care is provided by local volunteer clergy, priests, and rabbis.

ALZ, CCRC, HOS, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, SSA, WSS, *** 13 HOMESTEAD VILLAGE enhanced senior living 1800 Marietta Avenue P.O. Box 3227 Lancaster, PA 17604-3227 (717) 363-8682 www.homesteadvillage.org CCAC Accredited ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, SNF, SSA, SUB, WSS, *** 14 the Campus of the Jewish Home 4000 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 657-0700 www.Jewishhomeharrisburg.org See our ad on facing page

ALZ, APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, SNF, SUB, *** 15 messiah lifeways 100 Mt. Allen Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 591-7225 www.MessiahLifeways.org

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Centrally located near shopping, medical care, and historic downtown Lancaster, Homestead Village offers apartments, cottages, and villas with the security of on-site personal care and 24-hour skilled nursing care. A full range of services and amenities allows residents to enjoy life to its fullest.

Learn more about this accredited, not-for-profit, nondenominational continuing care retirement community at homesteadvillage.org.

The Campus of the Jewish Home provides a continuum of programs and services including independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The Campus also offers a secure memory care unit for residents with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. The Campus welcomes people of all faiths. For more information, visit Jewishhomeharrisburg.org.

Providing a network of options for people 55+ in South-Central PA, including: life coaching; enrichment — lifelong learning, wellness, and senior centers; community support services — home care, adult day, and age-in-place options through Connections, shortterm rehab stays, and respite; and resident communities — Messiah Village and Mount Joy Country Homes. Contact the Messiah Lifeways coach to learn more!

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Continuing Care (CCRC) pleasant view retirement community 544 North Penryn Road Manheim, PA 17545 (717) 665-2445 Info@PleasantViewrc.org www.PleasantViewrc.org ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, SSA, WSS, ***

Spanning 108 acres in the rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pleasant View offers residential living with 52 cottages and 100 apartments, personal care (including beds for shorter-term respite care), short- and long-term rehabilitation, secure memory care units, as well as home and community services through Care at Home.

Our state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Center addition offers integrated medical treatment, nursing expertise, specialty services, and personal support. Amenities include walking trails, dining room, two cafes, library, health club with heated indoor pool, hair salon, on-site 23 physician, and more, available under one roof.

Riddle Village 1048 West Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063 (610) 891-3700 www.riddlevillage.org

Comprehensive Lifecare program with ideal Main Line location adjacent to Riddle Hospital. Multiple dining venues, expansive fitness area with indoor pool, and underground parking garage.

Pet friendly.

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When it is No Longer Possible or Practical to Live at Home Everything you want… Everything you need… Right Here.

The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg • Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Respite Care The Residence • Independent Living, Personal Care, CCRC Guild Special Care Center • Memory Impairment Services; Secured Setting

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Continuing Care (CCRC) Spiritrust lutheran, the village at gettysburg 1075 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-4443 www.spiritrustlutheran.org See our ad on facing page

The Village at Gettysburg, one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, provides maintenance-free living options, including cottages, apartments, personal care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services in a historic setting. Walking paths, fitness room, library, social programs, hair salon, and gardening area are a few of the amenities available. Enjoy the faith-based, not-forprofit difference and make living in historic Gettysburg part of your history.

APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RSP, SNF, SSA, *** 29 Spiritrust lutheran, The Village at Kelly Drive 750 Kelly Drive York, PA 17404 (717) 854-5010 www.spiritrustlutheran.org See our ad on facing page

APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RSP, SSA 30 Spiritrust lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge 2998 Luther Drive Chambersburg, PA 17202 (717) 261-1251 www.spiritrustlutheran.org See our ad on facing page

The Village at Kelly Drive, one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, provides maintenance-free living options, including cottages, apartments, and personal care. Classic brick ranch homes, personalized with your selections from our new Decorator Dollar Program, are situated in a park-like setting of mature trees and benches. Enjoy the faith-based, not-for-profit difference and convenience of a great York location. Call today to schedule a personal tour or to attend our monthly open house or seminar.

The Village at Luther Ridge, one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, provides maintenance-free living in several cottage floor plans and assistive living services in the personal care residence. Our on-site home care office is ready to offer you support and care in the comfort of your very own home. Luther Ridge’s location offers a pastoral setting at the base of South Mountain with stunning seasonal views, yet is within a few miles of Interstate 81.

CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RSP, SSA 31 Spiritrust lutheran, The Village at Shrewsbury 800 Bollinger Drive Shrewsbury, PA 17361 (717) 235-5737 www.spiritrustlutheran.org See our ad on facing page

Part of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s family of senior living communities, The Village at Shrewsbury is one of the area’s best-kept secrets around. Set within walking distance of the town library, YMCA, post office, drugstore, convenience store, and even a doctor’s office, residents are afforded the frequent opportunity to engage in the greater community at large. Should healthcare needs arise, personal care suites and a skilled nursing center with rehabilitation services are also located on campus.

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With six conveniently located communities, you’ll find one close to your ideal retirement.

At the heart and soul of each SpiriTrust Lutheran® community, we remain steadfast in our commitment to quality homes and services designed to meet your needs for an active lifestyle now and for years to come. Come discover a beautiful home, a great retirement lifestyle and secure your plan for the future at an amazing value!

The Village at Gettysburg, Gettysburg The Village at Kelly Drive, York The Village at Luther Ridge, Chambersburg

The Village at Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury The Village at Sprenkle Drive, York The Village at Utz Terrace, Hanover

Residential Living • Assisted Living • Memory Support Care Personal Care • Skilled Care • Short-term Rehabilitation

888-404-3500 • www.SpiriTrustLutheran.org www.onlinepub.com

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Continuing Care (CCRC) Spiritrust lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive 1802 Folkemer Circle York, PA 17404 (717) 767-0579 www.spiritrustlutheran.org See our ad on page 17

The Village at Sprenkle Drive, with its contemporary, open cottage floor plans, is conveniently located in York, close to the area’s “big-city” offerings and cultural attractions. Assisted living, memory support care, skilled nursing, maintenance services, café, and restaurant provide peace of mind and convenient living. And as one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, you can count on our heritage of providing exceptional senior living. Call today to schedule a personal tour.

ALR, ALZ, APT, CCRC, RET/IND, RSP, SNF, SSA, *** 33 Spiritrust lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace 2100 Utz Terrace Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 637-0633 www.spiritrustlutheran.org See our ad on page 17

At the Village at Utz Terrace, the newest of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, you can enjoy all the perks of a new home plus maintenance-free living without having to worry about future healthcare, as personal care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services are also on campus. Walking paths, fitness room, library, social programs, hair salon, café, dining room, and a dog park are a few of the amenities available. Enjoy the faith-based, not-for-profit difference!

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For over 30 years, Willow Valley has been devoted to helping seniors pursue exceptional lives. Our mission is simple: to inspire each person to embrace the possibilities of a Life Lived Forward.

We offer innovative programming and the security of Lifecare, which provides long-term care at no additional cost. Located in Lancaster, Pa., on two meticulously maintained campuses, residents from nearly 40 states call ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, HOS, PCH, Willow Valley home.

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AAC – Active Adult Community (Age Restricted); ACF – Acute Care Facility; ADC – Adult Day Center ALR – Assisted Living Residence/Unit; ALZ – Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Diagnoses; APT – Apartments; CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Community; HOME – Home Care Services HOS – Hospice Care; PCH – Personal Care Home/Unit; RET/IND – Retirement/ Independent Living RHB – Rehabilitation Unit; RSP – Respite Care; SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility; SSA – Supportive Services Available; SUB – Sub-Acute Care; WSS – Wandering Security System; * – Medicaid Facility; ** – Medicare Facility; *** – Medicaid and Medicare Facility; NP – Non-Participating in Medicaid or Medicare

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has always been at the heart of Willow Valley Communities’ success.

With the opening of The Clubhouse, Willow Valley breaks through convention to create something that once again helps redefine senior living. Every amenity in this 30,000-square-foot building illustrates the spirit of “agelessness” that guides the philosophy of development at Willow Valley. The building is also a reflection of our organization’s commitment to intergenerational engagement. The Clubhouse opens a new world of possibilities for those who live at Willow Valley and creates a spirit of vibrancy compelling to people of all ages.

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Savvy Senior:

Senior-Friendly Furniture Aids for Mobility-Challenged Seniors

By Jim Miller

While they look just like regular recliners, powerlift recliners come with a built-in motor that raises and lowers the entire chair, which makes sitting down and getting up much easier.

With literally dozens of different types and styles of lift recliners to choose from, here are a few key points that can help you select a good fit for your dad.

Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in purchasing a recliner that lifts and lowers off the ground, or some other type of seniorfriendly furniture that can help my elderly father. He’s arthritic and overweight and struggles mightily with getting up from most of the cushioned furniture Chair size: The in the house. What can recliner needs to fit the you recommend? person sitting in it, so – Need a Boost your dad’s height and

weight will determine Dear Need, the size of chair he The task of needs. sitting down and/or getting up from soft, Reclining cushioned furniture is a problem for many Photo courtesy of Golden Lift Chairs options: Aside from the lifting system, the seniors who struggle degree in which the chair reclines is with excessive weight, arthritis, or your choice too. other mobility issues.

Most lift recliners are sold as either Here are some different product two-position, three-position, or solutions that can help. infinite-position lift chairs. The two position chairs recline only to about Lift Recliners 45 degrees, which makes them ideal One of the most popular types of for watching TV or reading. cushioned furniture on the market But if your dad wants to nap, he’ll today for mobility-challenged seniors probably want a three-position or is an electric recliner lift chair.

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Sold by Carex Health Brands (www.carex.com), the Risedale costs $725.

Style and features: You’ll also need Furniture Adapters to choose the type of fabric, color, and If you’re looking for something back style you want the chair to be; if you want any extra features, like built- less expensive, or if your dad doesn’t want different furniture, there are also in heating or massage elements; or if you prefer a wall-hugging chair, which a number of assistive products that can be added to his current furniture is great if you’re tight on space. that can help too, like the Stander

CouchCane or EZ Stand-N-Go While there are many companies that make lift recliners—such as Med- (see www.stander.com).

These products provide support Lift, Nexidea, Catnapper, Berkline, handles that make sitting down and Franklin, and La-Z-Boy—Pride Mobility (www.pridemobility.com) and standing up a little easier, and they Golden Technologies (www.goldentech. both work on couches and recliners. com) have been around the longest and Available online at Amazon.com, the CouchCanes sell for around $110, and have some of the best reputations. the EZ Stand-N-Go costs $129.

With prices typically ranging Another way to make your between $600 and $2,000, you can dad’s furniture more accessible is find lift recliners at many medicalby increasing its height with furniture supply stores and online. risers. These typically range from 2 to

5 inches in height, are made of heavyYou’ll also be happy to know duty plastic or wood, and are inserted that Medicare provides some help under the base of the legs or supports purchasing a lift chair. They cover the lift mechanism portion, which equates of his furniture.

Costs typically range from a few to around $300 toward your purchase. dollars up to $50 or more. These

products can be purchased at retail Risedale Chairs If powerlift recliners don’t appeal to stores like Walmart and Target or online at Amazon.com. your dad, another option to consider

is a Risedale chair. These are openJim Miller is a regular contributor to the legged, wingback chairs that are NBC Today show and author of The Savvy different from lift recliners because Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org only the seat cushion lifts instead of the whole chair. infinite-position chair that reclines almost completely horizontally.

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Map Legend 1. American House Apartments – CCHRA 2. Bethany Village 3. Calvary Fellowship Homes 4. Chestnut Commons – CCHRA 5. Colonial Lodge Community 6. East Gate Apartments – CCHRA 7. Eastwood Village Homes LLC 8. Enola Commons – CCHRA

19. Nissly Chocolate Factory Apartments – Community Basics, Inc. 20. One West Penn Apartments – CCHRA 21. Park Avenue Apartments – Community Basics, Inc. 22. Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 23. Pleasant View Retirement Community

9. Heritage Run

24. Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital

10. The Highlands at Wyomissing

25. Reading Health System

11. Historic Iroquois Hotel Senior Apartments – CCHRA

26. Riddle Village

12. Historic Molly Pitcher Apartments – CCHRA 13. Homeland Center 14. Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living

27. Roth’s Farm Village 28. Roundhouse View Apartments – CCHRA 29. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg

15. The Campus of the Jewish Home

30. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Kelly Drive

16. Marietta Senior Apartments – Community Basics, Inc.

31. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge

17. Messiah Lifeways

32. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Shrewsbury

18. Mountain View Apartments – CCHRA

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36. Valley Ridge Apartments – CCHRA

34. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace

37. WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital

35. Two West Penn Apartments – CCHRA

38. Willow Valley Communities

How To Use This Guide 1. D etermine the type of need by referring to Types of Facilities, Care Options on pages 4 and 5.

2. Select the region desired on the map featured on pages 24 and 25.

3. R efer to the Index on page 46 for type of facility or care option with corresponding page number.

4. Refer to care codes on pages 19, 27, 34, and 47.

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Retirement Communities Colonial Lodge community 2015 North Reading Road Denver, PA 17517 (717) 336-5501 www.coloniallodgepa.com See our ad on page 28

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Heritage Run 2320 Oak Street Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 272-4332 home@heritagerun.net www.heritagerun.net See our ad on this page

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Independent living at Colonial Lodge includes a safe environment with a 24-hour emergency response system and worry-free senior housing, including cable TV and local phone, access to dining rooms, and a beauty/barbershop on premises. Optional meals and housekeeping/laundry services available. To find out more about our comfortable living choices—where individual differences are valued—arrange for a tour today.

Heritage Run, a 55+ independent living community, offers the comfort and freedom to enjoy life without the exterior maintenance. Our low monthly fee includes lawn and landscape care, snow removal, and garbage removal. Great Lebanon County location close to shopping, golf, and all the attractions of Hershey and Lancaster. Come home to Heritage Run!

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Retirement Communities the highlands at wyomissing The Highlands offers 2000 Cambridge Avenue residential apartments Wyomissing, PA 19610 and villas. Our residents (610) 775-2300 enjoy amenities such as a info@thehighlands.org fitness center, heated indoor swimming pool, computer center, library, art studio, www.thehighlands.org billiards room, woodworking shop, and a putting green.

Services include three dining venues, social events, housekeeping, on-site bank, transportation, and educational enrichment opportunities. Residents also enjoy the added security of lifecare with our on-site ALZ, APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, WSS, ** 10 healthcare. roth’s farm village P.O. Box 262, 1396 Chami Drive Spring Grove, PA 17362 (717) 225-6570 info@rothsfarmvillage.com www.rothsfarmvillage.com See our ad on page 12

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Roth’s Farm Village age 50-plus condominium community offers a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle for those who want to leave behind the maintenance of a home but who still want to maintain their independence! The low association fee covers all exterior and common-area maintenance. The community offers a choice of one-story plans with an array of options to choose from.

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willow valley communities 600 Willow Valley Square Lancaster, PA 17602 (800) 770-5445 www.willowvalleycommunities.org See our ad on page 19

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For over 30 years, Willow Valley has been devoted to helping seniors pursue exceptional lives. Our mission is simple: to inspire each person to embrace the possibilities of a Life Lived Forward.

We offer innovative programming and the security of Lifecare, which provides long-term care at no additional cost. Located in Lancaster, Pa., on two meticulously maintained campuses, residents from nearly 40 states call ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, HOS, PCH, Willow Valley home.

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AAC – Active Adult Community (Age Restricted); ACF – Acute Care Facility; ADC – Adult Day Center ALR – Assisted Living Residence/Unit; ALZ – Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Diagnoses; APT – Apartments; CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Community; HOME – Home Care Services HOS – Hospice Care; PCH – Personal Care Home/Unit; RET/IND – Retirement/ Independent Living RHB – Rehabilitation Unit; RSP – Respite Care; SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility; SSA – Supportive Services Available; SUB – Sub-Acute Care; WSS – Wandering Security System; * – Medicaid Facility; ** – Medicare Facility; *** – Medicaid and Medicare Facility; NP – Non-Participating in Medicaid or Medicare

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Personal Care Homes Colonial Lodge community 2015 North Reading Road Denver, PA 17517 (717) 336-5501 www.coloniallodgepa.com See our ad on this page

APT, PCH, RET/IND, WSS, NP

For the past 20 years, Colonial Lodge has considered it a privilege to provide for the people in our community.

Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible; however, medication monitoring, laundry, housekeeping, meals, and help with bathing and dressing are what we do every day while also meeting the social and psychological needs of each resident. VA-approved facility.

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Sylvia says: Home is where the heart is.

– Sylvia Frank, Resident at Colonial Lodge Community

• Independent Living • Personal Care • Medication Monitoring • Assistance with ADLs

• Barber & Beauty Shop Onsite • Private Baths in Rooms • Social & Recreational Activities • VA Approved

All in a peaceful country setting at the PA Turnpike Interchange 286, Rt. 272

To schedule a tour, please call: 717-336-5501 x-309 or 800-406-2273

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Personal Care Homes HOMESTEAD VILLAGE enhanced senior living 1800 Marietta Avenue P.O. Box 3227 Lancaster, PA 17604-3227 (717) 363-8682 www.homesteadvillage.org CCAC Accredited ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, SNF, SSA, SUB, WSS, ***

Personal care services are provided in apartments for those needing assistance with medications, bathing, dressing, and meals. Many other services and amenities are also on site, including 24-hour skilled care. Homestead Village is an accredited, notfor-profit, non-denominational continuing care retirement community just minutes from historic downtown Lancaster. Learn more at homesteadvillage.org 14

pleasant view retirement community 544 North Penryn Road Manheim, PA 17545 (717) 665-2445 Info@PleasantViewrc.org www.PleasantViewrc.org/Personal-Care ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, SSA, WSS, ***

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When living alone becomes difficult, Terrace Gardens at Pleasant View provides personal care living accommodations to individuals needing extra help, while maintaining their independence. Our personal care services are designed to provide some daily supervision and support and feature services such as three meals each day served in our dining room, medication administration, and housekeeping. Personal care respite stays are also available for members of the community as a convenient option when planned or unforeseen circumstances require temporary senior housing.

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Nursing/Rehab HOMESTEAD VILLAGE enhanced senior living 1800 Marietta Avenue P.O. Box 3227 Lancaster, PA 17604-3227 (717) 363-8682 www.homesteadvillage.org CCAC Accredited ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, SNF, SSA, SUB, WSS, ***

The Apostles Center for Care at Homestead Village has several households, all with open kitchens and homelike living rooms. Professional staff offer comprehensive medical care, plus rehabilitation and restorative programs. This accredited, not-for-profit, non-denominational continuing care retirement community is centrally located near historic downtown Lancaster. Learn more at homesteadvillage.org.

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the Campus of the Jewish Home 4000 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 657-0700 www.Jewishhomeharrisburg.org See our ad on page 15

ALZ, CCRC, SNF, SUB, ***

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APT, HOS, SNF, WSS, ***

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The Campus of the Jewish Home continues its excellent reputation for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. The Guild Special Care Unit provides a safe environment for residents coping with moderate cognitive impairment. The residents of the home enjoy recreational programming, delicious kosher meals, and scheduled transportation.

The Campus welcomes people of all faiths. For more information, visit Jewishhomeharrisburg.org.

At Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, caring about your loved one is as important as caring for them. Our dually certified Medicare and Medicaid skilled nursing facility provides short-term rehab and long-term care. Our services include a secure dementia unit, rehabilitation therapy, ventilator unit with dedicated respiratory therapists, and an on-site pharmacy. The Elm Spring Residence offers independent living efficiency apartments for seniors.

Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital’s specialized team of rehab physicians, clinicians, nurses, and therapists utilizes the latest technology and advanced therapies, while providing an unparalleled level of care and support. It is the only rehabilitation facility in the area certified by both the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

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Home Care Can Enhance Quality of Life

By Lisa M. Petsche Family members may take on a variety of responsibilities to keep a chronically ill, disabled, or aging relative at home.

But despite their best efforts, there may come a time when formal help is advisable, if not imperative.

Many circumstances can precipitate the need for home care on a short- or long-term basis. For example, the care receiver may need extra help while recovering from a serious illness, injury, or surgery, or they may have a progressive medical condition that gradually erodes their independence.

Conversely, the caregiver may become acutely ill, have an accident, or undergo surgery and require a period of convalescence. Or, a caregiver may experience physical ailments or psychological distress (also known as “burnout”) due to the ongoing demands involved in their role, especially if they are trying to do everything alone. Arranging outside help can preserve their health. www.onlinepub.com

Read on to learn about the variety of medical and non-medical home care services that typically are available from home care agencies.

Personal care – Assisting with hygiene and grooming activities, giving medication reminders, checking vital signs and weight, and encouraging activity and rest as appropriate.

Toileting – Assisting the client to the bathroom or onto a bedside commode, assisting with the use of a urinal or bedpan, providing incontinence care, and emptying a catheter or colostomy bag.

Nutrition – Preparing appropriate types and textures of meals and snacks, assisting with feeding, monitoring nutritional intake, and encouraging or limiting fluids as per physician recommendations.

Mobility – Assisting with walking or transferring between bed and chair, repositioning someone confined to bed, and assisting with home exercises recommended by a physical therapist or physician.

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Home support services – Assisting with routine household chores such as making the bed, changing linens, doing laundry, maintaining kitchen and bathroom cleanliness, washing dishes, dusting and vacuuming, watering plants, picking up mail, taking out garbage, and helping with pets.

Specialized services – For situations that require expertise beyond the clinical scope of a nursing assistant, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses can be arranged as appropriate to coordinate complex needs, manage medications, and assist with injections, tube feeding, wound care, and other needs requiring skilled assessment and treatment.

as diabetes care, respiratory care, and palliative care. Caregivers work closely with clinical nurses, preventing problems as much as possible and identifying symptoms of potential concern before a crisis develops. This helps to maximize the quality of life of both the care receiver and caregiver.

Agency nursing services are available on an hourly or shift basis. Help can be provided around the clock or on an as-needed basis when a family caregiver is temporarily unavailable.

The cost of such care is often a concern for caregivers and care receivers. However, publicly subsidized programs, employer benefits, veterans’ benefits, long-term care insurance, and other resources may fully or partially cover the cost of needed services.

Many home healthcare agencies assist with investigating options and completing paperwork. Talk to someone today if you could benefit from medical or nonmedical homecare services.

Home healthcare agencies may have specialized programs addressing particular needs or diagnoses, such

Lisa M. Petsche is a medical social worker and a freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior issues.

Companionship – Taking the client for a walk, taking them out on errands, accompanying them to medical appointments, escorting them on leisure outings, and engaging them in activities at home for stimulation and enjoyment.

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Opened in 2012, WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital offers advanced orthopedic and spine surgeries, as well as neurosurgical treatments. For patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputations, hip fracture, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological conditions, our CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation hospital prepares them with the skills they need to return home and resume their lives.

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Home Care Services Affilia home health Affilia Home Health, formerly Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street Reading Health Home Care, West Reading, PA 19611 brings advanced and (484) 628-4663 compassionate healthcare to www.affiliahomehealth.org your home. We work closely with you, your family members, Serving Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and caregivers to ensure your doctor’s treatment plan is carried out for your maximum benefit. We provide skilled Schuylkill, and York counties nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech See our ad on page 2 therapy, medical social work, disease management, and telehealth.

HOME Asbury Home Services 5225 Wilson Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 591-8332

Asbury Home Services offers quality, affordable, licensed home care and brings supportive services right to your door. Our experienced and trained staff will provide a customized package of personal care, companionship, and transportation services to fit your needs. Care is given with the respect and dignity seniors deserve while maximizing their independence.

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Since 1994, By Your Side Homecare, formerly Special Care, has referred quality caregivers for personalized, nonmedical homecare services to thousands of Lancaster and York county families at affordable rates.

By Your Side also receives high client-satisfaction ratings. Services include bathing, dressing, ambulation assistance, medication reminders, and more. Caregiver services can be scheduled on an hourly, overnight, or live-in basis.

AAC – Active Adult Community (Age Restricted); ACF – Acute Care Facility; ADC – Adult Day Center ALR – Assisted Living Residence/Unit; ALZ – Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Diagnoses; APT – Apartments; CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Community; HOME – Home Care Services HOS – Hospice Care; PCH – Personal Care Home/Unit; RET/IND – Retirement/ Independent Living RHB – Rehabilitation Unit; RSP – Respite Care; SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility; SSA – Supportive Services Available; SUB – Sub-Acute Care; WSS – Wandering Security System; * – Medicaid Facility; ** – Medicare Facility; *** – Medicaid and Medicare Facility; NP – Non-Participating in Medicaid or Medicare 50plus Living 2016

Home Care Services pleasant view care at home 544 North Penryn Road Manheim, PA 17545 (717) 665-6646 CareAtHome@PleasantViewrc.org www.PleasantViewrc.org/Care-at-Home

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This licensed service places screened, bonded, and insured caregivers in private residences to enable seniors to remain at home. The caring staff provides personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, and more. We can help on a temporary basis following an illness or injury, or provide assistance on a regular basis. By choosing Pleasant View Care at Home, you will enjoy the same quality of staff and service associated with Pleasant View Retirement Community. Call to schedule a complimentary visit, and allow us to tailor a plan to meet your specific needs.

Serving Adams, York, and Lancaster counties, WellSpan VNA Home Care provides home healthcare services such as skilled nursing care, home health aides, therapists (PT, OT, and speech), IV therapy, wound and ostomy care, phlebotomy services, social services, nutrition counseling, patient education, and more. All services are provided in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

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Understanding Hospice Care: What It Is and What It Isn’t

By Claire Yezbak Fadden I was at the medical center near my home when the administrator of my mother’s board and care introduced the word hospice to me. In her gentle way, she was getting me acquainted with the term.

I had heard the word before.

It was used for situations that wouldn’t have a positive outcome. Just hearing her say hospice made me afraid.

She and I were in the doctor’s office with my mom. For some 10 years, my mother had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. She was in the late stages of the disease.

That’s when Mom’s doctor told us “everything that could be done medically was being done. The truth is,” the doctor said, gesturing toward my 89-year-old mother, “we are moving in the direction of comfort care.”

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hospice intervention for my mom didn’t mean that I had given up on her. It meant employing a level of care designed to improve her quality of life, even at its end.

It meant that I sought optimal physical and emotional comfort for her in a way that minimized her pain. In fact, due in part to the efforts of the hospice care workers during the next 16 months, my mother’s quality of life improved. I believe their care extended her life.

What is Hospice?

Hospice dates back to medieval times when travelers, the sick, wounded, or dying would seek a place for rest and comfort.

Today, hospice offers a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life-threatening illness. Hospice is primarily a concept of care, not a specific place of care.

Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment, quality rather than quantity of life. Its goal is 50plus Living 2016

to relieve and soothe the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure.

Who is Involved?

Hospice care involves teamwork between the caregivers and the family.

Working with the patient and the patient’s family, a care plan is outlined.

Emotional, spiritual, and practical support are given based on the patient’s wishes and the family’s needs.

The hospice physician, nurses, aides, social workers, clergy, volunteers, and other professionals work together to ease the difficulties and uncertainties of the dying process.

How to Decide At any time during a life-limiting illness, it’s appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice.

By law, the decision belongs to the patient. If your loved one is unable to make medical decisions, a relative or friend must have a durable power of attorney for healthcare issues to be able to authorize any medical-related services.

The requirements to be hospiceappropriate include: • The patient must be diagnosed with a terminal illness by a physician.

• Because of the illness, the patient is considered to have a life expectancy of six months or fewer, if the disease runs its normal course. www.onlinepub.com

• The patient must sign a statement acknowledging that they choose hospice treatment over curative treatment for their terminal illness.

Understandably, most people are uncomfortable with the idea of stopping aggressive efforts to “beat” the disease. Hospice staff members are highly sensitive to these concerns and always available to discuss them with the patient and family.

A patient who needs hospice care exceeding six months can remain in the program.

Is Hospice Care Covered by Insurance?

Hospice coverage is widely available. It is provided by Medicare and by most private insurance providers. To be sure of coverage, check with your employer or health insurance provider.

It’s comforting to know that hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process. Its goal is to neither hasten nor postpone death.

For more information on local hospice services, and to determine if your loved one is “hospice appropriate,” contact your healthcare provider and your insurance carrier.

Claire Yezbak Fadden, a freelance writer, was comforted by the team of hospice workers who provided comfort care for her mother.

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Homeland Hospice, a service of Homeland Center, provides the highest level of 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. We use a team approach with highly trained, compassionate, and caring people to serve our patients and families. We work closely with loved ones serving as educator, resource, and support in any way possible. Providing hospice care in 13 counties in South-Central Pennsylvania.

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It’s not about giving up;

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Directory of Services Area Agencies on Aging Adams (717) 334-9296 www.acofa.org Berks (610) 478-6500 www.co.berks.pa.us/aging

Pennsylvania (717) 783-1550 www.aging.state.pa.us Perry (717) 582-5128 www.perryco.org

Chester (610) 344-6350 www.chesco.org/aging

York (717) 771-9610 (800) 632-9073 www.ycaaa.org

Cumberland (717) 240-6110 (888) 697-0371, ext. 6110 www.ccpa.net/aging

Emergency Numbers Crisis Intervention Unit (717) 394-2631

Dauphin (717) 780-6130 (800) 328-0058 www.dauphincounty.org

Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 www.chop.edu/service/ poison-control-center

Franklin (717) 263-2153 www.co.franklin.pa.us

Health and Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020 www.alz.org/pa

Lancaster (717) 299-7979 (800) 801-3070 www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging

American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org

Lebanon (717) 273-9262 www.lebcounty.org Montgomery (610) 278-3601 www.montcopa.org/mcaas

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American Diabetes Association (800) 342-2383 www.diabetes.org American Heart Association (800) 242-8721 www.heart.org

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Directory of Services American Lung Association (800) 586-4872 www.lunginfo.org

Chambersburg Hospital (717) 267-3000 www.summithealth.org

American Parkinson’s Disease Association (800) 223-2732 www.apdaparkinson.org

Chester County Hospital (610) 431-5000 www.cchosp.com

American Urological Association Foundation (800) 828-7866 www.urologyhealth.org Arthritis Foundation (800) 283-7800 donor_relations@arthritis.org Deaf and Hard of Hearing (717) 783-4912 (V/TTY) www.dli.state.pa.us/odhh National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (800) 352-9424 www.ninds.nih.gov National Osteoporosis Foundation (800) 223-9994 www.nof.org PA Department of Health (877) 724-3258 www.health.state.pa.us Hospitals Carlisle Regional Medical Center (717) 249-1212 www.carlislermc.com

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Hanover Hospital (800) 673-2426 www.hanoverhospital.org Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center (717) 625-5000 www.heartoflancaster.com Holy Spirit Hospital (717) 763-2100 www.hsh.org Jennersville Regional Hospital (610) 869-1000 www.jennersville.com Lancaster General Health Suburban Outpatient Pavilion (717) 544-3000 www.lghealth.org Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital (717) 544-3700 www.lghealth.org Lancaster General Hospital (717) 544-5511 www.lghealth.org

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Directory of Services Lancaster Regional Medical Center (717) 291-8211 www.lancasterregional.com Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (717) 406-3000 Lebanon VA Medical Center (717) 272-6621 (800) 409-8771 www.va.gov LifeCare Hospitals of Mechanicsburg (717) 697-7706 www.lifecare-hospitals.com Memorial Hospital (717) 843-8623 www.mhyork.org Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (717) 531-8521 (866) 204-0035 www.pennstatehershey.org PinnacleHealth (Systems Center) (717) 782-3131 www.pinnaclehealth.org Pottstown Memorial Medical Center (610) 327-7000 www.pottstownmemorial.com Reading Hospital (610) 988-8000 www.readinghospital.org

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Penn State Health St. Joseph (Reading) (610) 378-2000 www.thefutureofhealthcare.org WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital (717) 733-0311 www.ephratahospital.org WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital (717) 334-2121 www.wellspan.org WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital (717) 270-7500 www.gshleb.org WellSpan York Hospital (717) 851-2345 www.wellspan.org Meals on Wheels Call your local Area Agency on Aging for information.

Pharmacy BenefitsCheckUp www.benefitscheckup.org Drug Discount Card Line (215) 625-9609 www.padrugcard.com PACE (800) 225-7223 https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com

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Directory of Services RxAssist info@rxassist.org www.rxassist.org

Medicare Telephone Hotline (800) 633-4227 www.medicare.gov

Senior Centers For a complete listing of senior centers in your area, call your local Area Agency on Aging.

National Institute on Aging Information Center (800) 222-2225 www.nia.nih.gov

Services AARP (866) 389-5654 www.aarp.org

Office of Minority Health Resource Center (800) 444-6472 www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov

Apprise – Health Insurance Assistance (800) 783-7067 www.sswp.org

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (800) 692-7462 www.dpw.state.pa.us

Elderly Lawyer Referral (800) 801-3070 www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging

Social Security Administration (Medicare) (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov

Internal Revenue (800) 829-1040 www.irs.gov Latino Affairs (717) 599-0701 www.gacla.state.pa.us Medicare Inquiry (Part B) (800) 633-4227 Medicare Rights (800) 333-4114 www.medicarerights.org

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Toll-Free Numbers Bureau of Consumer Protection (800) 441-2555 www.attorneygeneral.gov Consumer Advocate (800) 684-6560 www.oca.state.pa.us General Services Department (717) 787-3197 www.dgs.state.pa.us

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Directory of Services National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare (800) 998-0180 www.ncpssm.org

Franklin County Transportation Service (717) 264-5225 www.co.franklin.pa.us

National Council on Aging (800) 424-9046 www.ncoa.org

PA Department of Transportation (717) 787-2838 www.dot.state.pa.us

Organ Donor Hotline (800) 355-7427

Perry County Transit Authority (717) 567-2490

Veterans Affairs (800) 827-1000 www.va.gov

Pottstown Transit (610) 326-5413

Transportation Berks Area Transit Authority (BARTA) (610) 921-0601 www.bartabus.com

rabbittransit Adams, Cumberland, Northumberland, and York counties (717) 846-7433 (800) 632-9063 www.rabbittransit.org

Capital Area Transit (CAT) (717) 238-8304 www.cattransit.com

Red Rose Transit Authority (800) 892-1122 www.redrosetransit.com

County of Lebanon Transit Authority (COLT) (717) 274-3664 www.coltbus.org

Rover Community Transportation (484) 696-3854 www.riderover.com

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Please have these companies send information to me: Active Adult Communities o Heritage Run............................................................12 o Roth’s Farm Village....................................................12

Acute Care Facilities o Reading Health System.............................................33 o WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital.............33

Continuing Care (CCRCs) o Bethany Village.........................................................13 o Calvary Fellowship Homes........................................13 o Homeland Center......................................................14 o Homestead Village....................................................14 o The Campus of the Jewish Home..............................14 o Messiah Lifeways......................................................14 o Pleasant View Retirement Community.....................15 o Riddle Village............................................................15 o SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg..........16 o SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Kelly Drive...........16 o SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge........16 o SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Shrewsbury.........16 o SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive.....18 o SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace...........18 o Willow Valley Communities......................................19

Home Care Services o Affilia Home Health..................................................34 o Asbury Home Services..............................................34 o By Your Side Home Care............................................34

o Pleasant View Care at Home.....................................35 o WellSpan VNA Home Care.........................................35

Hospice Care o Homeland Hospice....................................................38 o Reading Health System.............................................38

Nursing/Rehab Facilities o Homestead Village....................................................30 o The Campus of the Jewish Home..............................30 o Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center........30 o Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital....................30

Personal Care Homes o Colonial Lodge Community.......................................28 o Homestead Village....................................................29 o Pleasant View Retirement Community.....................29

Residential Communities o Community Basics..................................................... 8 o Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities................................................................. 8 o Eastwood Village Homes............................................ 9

Retirement Communities o Colonial Lodge Community.......................................26 o Heritage Run............................................................26 o The Highlands at Wyomissing...................................27 o Roth’s Farm Village....................................................27 o Willow Valley Communities......................................27

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Index Active Adult Communities Heritage Run.....................................12, 26 Roth’s Farm Village................................ 12 Acute Care Facilities Reading Health System...................2, 33 WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital..................... 33 Ancillary Services Armstrong Relocation & Companies... 18 Caregiver Solutions............................... 35 Holy Spirit Cardiology......................Back Continuing Care (CCRCs) Bethany Village....................................... 13 Calvary Fellowship Homes................. 13 Homeland Center........................... 14, 38 Homestead Village................................ 14 The Campus of the Jewish Home..................................14, 15 Messiah Lifeways................................... 14 Pleasant View Retirement Community................... 15 Riddle Village.......................................... 15 SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg..........16, 17 SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Kelly Drive...........16, 17 SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge.......16, 17 SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Shrewsbury.........16, 17 SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive... 17, 18 SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace.......... 17, 18 Willow Valley Communities............... 19 46

Home Care Services Affilia Home Health...........................2, 34 Asbury Home Services.........................34

By Your Side Home Care.....................34 Pleasant View Care at Home.............. 35 WellSpan VNA Home Care........... 33, 35 Hospice Care Homeland Hospice............................... 38 Reading Health System...................2, 38 Nursing/Rehab Facilities Homestead Village................................ 30 The Campus of the Jewish Home..................................15, 30 Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center........................ 30 Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital.................2, 30 Personal Care Homes Colonial Lodge Community............... 28 Homestead Village................................ 29 Pleasant View Retirement Community................... 29 Residential Communities Community Basics....................................8 Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities..............8 Eastwood Village Homes.......................9 Retirement Communities Colonial Lodge Community........ 26, 28 Heritage Run........................................... 26 The Highlands at Wyomissing........... 27 Roth’s Farm Village..........................12, 27 Willow Valley Communities.........19, 27 50plus Living 2016

Active Adult Communities Care Codes AAC – Active Adult Community (Age Restricted)

RET/IND – Retirement/ Independent Living

ACF – Acute Care Facility

RHB – Rehabilitation Unit

ADC – Adult Day Center

RSP – Respite Care

ALR – Assisted Living Residence/Unit

SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility

ALZ – A lzheimer’s and DementiaRelated Diagnoses

SSA – Supportive Services Available

APT – Apartments CCRC – C ontinuing Care Retirement Community

SUB – Sub-Acute Care WSS – Wandering Security System * – Medicaid Facility

HOME – Home Care Services

** – Medicare Facility

HOS – Hospice Care

*** – Medicaid and Medicare Facility

PCH – Personal Care Home/Unit

NP – Non-Participating in Medicaid or Medicare

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Does the flutter in your chest cause you anxiety?

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