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July 2015

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June Woodson and her sister, Beverly Brown, enjoy the day together at LifeSpan’s Picnic in the Park.

Seniors enjoy a picnic in the park LifeSpan, Inc. Resources and Services for Seniors recently celebrated Older Americans Month with a Senior Picnic in the Park.

It was a beautiful, sunny, 86-degree day in late May, and more than 180 older adults came out to the Blue Top Pavilion in Renzie Park, McKeesport, for the event.

Attendees were met by various vendors who were offering information and services, including the Better Business Bureau, Red Cross, Life Pittsburgh, UPMC and Citizens Bank. Staff and volunteers had already spent hours preparing the picnic site, including getting the grill started for the

cookout. Popular local singer Jodie Dausey entertained the group with patriotic ballads, and songs from Patsy Kline and Janice Joplin.

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Now that summer is in full swing, it feels good to enjoy the balmy weather. It’s a good time for a reminder, however, that as we age, we become more sensitive to heat-related stress. Learn how you can take precautions against high heat and humidity on page 15.

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esources and Services for Seniors is looking for a few reliable, dependable individuals with hearts of gold to deliver meals for our Meals on Wheel/Home Delivered Meals Program. The volunteer hours would be 25 hours per week: Monday and Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pay is $9/ hour with vacation, sick and personal days.

Applications are available at www.lifespanpa.org or call the MOW/HDM Department at (412) 464-1300, ext. 133.

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Seniors enjoy a picnic in the park For more information on the Ca$htoberfest, call (412) 464-1300.

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Rain began to come down as the last ACCESS/OPT van left the park to return guests to their centers. These seniors really know how to have a good time! Special thanks to the City of McKeesport and Congressman Doyle for their collaboration and assistance on this event. PSN

cucumbers, baked beans, patriotic cupcakes and cold beverages. Lunch was provided in conjunction with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent with Cher impersonator Tammy Petty. The dance floor was full with slow dances, the Jitterbug and, at one point, a “Conga line” snaked through the pavilion. Line dancers from the senior centers danced the electric slide and much more. Tammy took request after request from the audience and even sang a duet with visitor Mike Czapor from Wilmerding. Tammy captivated the audience with her rendition of “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.”

Tammy will be performing at LifeSpan’s Fall Fundraiser on October 23 at the Broughton Volunteer Fire Hall.

Gerri and Bill Crevar of West Mifflin enjoy a slow dance.

Guests from the Knoxville Center [front left] Joan Morgan, Gretchen Zimmerman, Joan Nelson [front right] Marlene Smith and Geraldine Stroud.

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They make sure I’m going to therapy and getting out of my room to do things like play cards. I’m not saying that it’s perfect, but it’s my home. They treat me like family and that means a lot.”

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Everyone loves the Electric Slide.

Allegheny County Councilman, Bob Macey greets guest Richard Lloyd of Munhall.

Staff, volunteers and guests enjoyed a “Conga Line”.

Tammy Petty’s performance receives a standing ovation.

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Take charge of your blood pressure

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s we age, the risk of high blood pressure increases significantly—so much so that two out of every three seniors will have elevated blood pressure at some point. While a slight increase is normal as we get older, an individual with high blood pressure is at much greater risk of heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease and heart attack.

The good news is that blood pressure is easy to monitor on your own, and it may be possible for you to make lifestyle changes to lower it. In addition, if lifestyle changes alone don’t lower it enough, your doctor can prescribe medications that can help keep your blood pressure at healthy levels.

To understand high blood pressure, picture a garden hose filling with water but partially blocked. In a similar way, blood vessels and arteries can become blocked by plaques, which are formed by substances in the blood such as fat, cholesterol and calcium. Additionally, as we age, our blood vessels lose some of their elasticity, which creates greater pressure.

Understanding Blood Pressure Readings and Levels To help keep your blood pressure in check, it’s important to understand blood pressure readings, terms and levels.

• A blood pressure reading is comprised of two numbers: • Systolic Pressure: When the heart beats (top number).

• Diastolic Pressure: The pressure between heartbeats (bottom number).

• A blood pressure term to know is “hypertension.” Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure.

Blood pressure levels include: • Low: Usually recognized at 60/90 or lower.

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• Normal: Usually recognized as 120/80. However, be aware that the risk of developing high blood pressure can begin at levels as low as 115/75.

• Prehypertension: Having a systolic reading of 120 to 139 and a diastolic reading of 80 to 89 means you are in the “prehypertension” category. If this is you, start making lifestyle changes.

• Stage One (1) Hypertension: Stage one (1) means you have a systolic range of 140 to 159 and a diastolic range of 90 to 99. If you’ve been making lifestyle changes for a while but haven’t reached your blood pressure goal, see your doctor.

• Stage Two (2) Hypertension: A systolic pressure of 160 or higher and a diastolic pressure of 100 or higher is considered stage two (2) hypertension. See your doctor. He or she may be able to offer medications that can help. Also, if you haven’t made lifestyle changes yet, start today.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices Help You Maintain a Lower Blood Pressure If you are considered overweight or obese, take steps to lose weight. But even if you aren’t, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet and get enough exercise.

Diet: Salt can increase the amount of blood in your system since it makes you retain more water, so use less salt. Also, eat more foods high in fiber and reduce your intake of high cholesterol foods.

Exercise: National guidelines recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. For seniors, this can be as simple as walking more often.

Self-Check: Blood pressure can be checked easily at home with a home-use monitor. Also, many pharmacies and senior living complexes have self-checking blood pressure stations.

Medications and How a Doctor Can Help There are many different types of medications your doctor can prescribe that can help lower your blood pressure.

Sometimes, you may be given more than one prescription depending on what is causing your blood pressure. Here are just some of the many types available: • Diuretic: Helps your kidneys remove salt and water from your body, which in turn means you have less blood volume circulating in your blood vessels. Less volume in the vessels leads to lower blood pressure.

• Beta Blocker: Slows your heartbeat and keeps it from pumping too hard, which reduces pressure.

• ACE Inhibitor: Prevents your body from making a hormone that makes blood vessels tighten.

• Others: Drugs known as calcium channel blockers, central agonists and peripheral-acting adrenergic blockers can help, too, as can other drugs.

Finally, remember that while lifestyle changes can be hard at first, don’t give up. Often times minor changes can have a significant impact and help lower your blood pressure.

Also, see your doctor sooner rather than later if you have high blood pressure. PSN

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Is there such a thing as a “healthiest foods” list?

Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News

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here is a growing list of foods that are being given the title of “healthiest” foods.

It’s difficult to know if there is any validity to this “healthy” title, even for registered dietitians and nutritionists, and trying to live by some of these lists is also impossible.

Studies continue to show that the major factor driving our food choices is taste. It’s true more of us are looking for better choices for our health but even the A+ food won’t score if it has no taste-bud appeal. Some of the existing lists and diets seem to be built more on personal favorites and biases rather than clear and evidence-based research.

The best advice is to take an informed look at your current dietary choices and work with a registered dietitian/

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nutritionist to aim for those that fit your personal needs, including budget, availability, cooking skills and, of course, taste! For starters:

Keep half of your grains whole (and do watch portion sizes). In case you’re wondering, oatmeal comes in high on healthy food lists.

Check out Myplate.gov. This website gives you tools and information. There are general guidelines on healthy eating, portion sizes and cooking ideas. Even a “healthy food” can drop off the list when the cooking style or portion doesn’t fit your needs.

Protein needs to be lean.

Seafood, lean meat, eggs, low-fat dairy foods (especially Greek yogurt) and, of course, the plant choices: nuts, beans and legumes like peanuts, edamame and lentils, and seeds like flaxseed frequently make the healthiest food lists. Plant-sourced protein is more likely to have a better fat profile and include fiber, which is not found in animal foods.

Eat more fruits and veggies.

My Plate recommends that half the plate be fruits and veggies with the emphasis on the latter. The evolving 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is moving closer to a plant-based diet. There is increasing evidence that fruits and vegetables have nutrients only found in plants, called “phytonutrients.” The items that make the healthy foods lists the most are green leafy ones (such as kale, spinach, collards), bananas (a major source of potassium) and avocados (yes there is fat but it is the healthy kind). Tomatoes and berries make the list, too, and are in season. The emphasis has to be on how you store and prepare fruits and veggies (more on that next month).

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Watch the extras. Try herbs and spices rather than extra salt for flavor. Read ingredient lists and try to find foods where sodium and added sugars are minimal or

missing. It’s okay to opt for real butter, as well as olive or other vegetable oils but do so in moderation. Fat is an essential nutrient and keeps taste up!

Enjoy coffee (you may want decaf), tea (especially green), water and lower-fat milk or milk replacements like almond, soy and rice beverages with added calcium and vitamin D. Just watch the added sugar and fat content.

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Seniors seek freedom from lung disease with stem cells suffering from debilitating lung disease. However, lung disease does not have to mean a loss of independence.

By Maren Auxier For Pittsburgh Senior News

Today, new medical advancements are providing people with chronic lung disease options that were once not thought possible. A clinic in the United States, the Lung Institute, has helped lung disease sufferers using stem cell therapy. The procedure is a minimally-invasive, threeday outpatient treatment that harnesses the natural healing ability of the stem cells that already exist in the body.

Stem cells are harvested from the patient’s own fat, blood or bone marrow, and then reintroduced into the body.

According to www.LungInstitute.com, the treatment slows the progression of the disease, restores lung function and reduces inflammation. They have completed over 800 treatments over the last two years, and most patients report an improved quality of life after undergoing treatment.

There are many fears and doubts that come along with aging, particularly for those suffering from lung disease.

These fears, however, do not have to become reality, and living a free and unencumbered life with lung disease is certainly possible. With medical advancements like stem cell therapy, freedom is within reach. PSN

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n the United States, we place the utmost value on independence and freedom, so much so that many young men and women have sacrificed their lives for it. The word independence has a different meaning to different people. For seniors, it might mean being able to drive to the store and run errands, or living in their own home. As we age, daily activities often become more difficult, especially for those

Living independently as a senior requires coming up with a game plan and taking steps that preserve self-sufficiency. Exercises like walking and stretching help prevent falls and promote healthy lung function. Sometimes independence just requires approaching life a little differently. Many need help managing their activities and assistance in completing their everyday tasks. Someone coined the phrase, “asking for help doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it just means that you’re not in it alone.”

This sentiment describes the essence of senior independence, particularly when it comes to lung disease.

It has been reported that 15 percent, of seniors suffer from some form of lung disease.

One third of that 15 percent suffer from severe respiratory problems, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oxygen is one of the building blocks of life, and without the ability to breathe, independence is impossible.

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Churchill native finds her true purpose sharing songs with other older adults that we got really was,” she comments. “It was a very high quality high school choir, and having Phyllis as our choir director is what spurred me on to further my studies in voice and music.”

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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hen Lynn Defalco, 64, of Churchill reflects on her childhood, she vividly remembers her mother singing to her.

“There was always music in my house,” she recalls. “My mother would sing the old classics like ‘My Blue Heaven’ and my dad was a band musician before they got married.”

So naturally, Lynn gravitated to music, as well. She began singing when she picked up her sister’s guitar at the age of 12. “We were into folk music like Peter Paul and Mary and The Beatles.

I did take some guitar lessons but I was pretty much self-taught.”

While attending Churchill Area High School (now Woodland Hills), Lynn

Lynn Defalco

joined the a cappella choir under the direction of Phyllis Zimmerman. “I don’t know how many people realize how good our choir and the training

Lynn attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1973 with a degree in music education and voice.

She immediately started working that summer at Cedar Point, singing in the live shows. Soon after, she became part of a four-part-harmony band called Fleet Street; a while later, she performed as one of the two front singers in a band called Rhyme and Reason. The group played at venues around Pittsburgh’s northeast like Holiday Inns and Steak and Ale Restaurants. “Back then it was popular to have show bands. We would typically do two show sets where we

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would entertain the audience, then two dance sets where people would dance.”

go to Duquesne University for special training in music therapy.”

sing to country western, hymns and popular music.

In 1978, Lynn became the music director at Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church in Monroeville, a position that she has held for 36 years.

“That’s my first love: directing the church choir.”

This led Lynn into a new career as the activities director for adult day care centers in Westmoreland County. “It was at that time that I started singing in nursing homes and for AARP groups around Pittsburgh. “I would sing mostly sing-along music and oldies from the ‘30s and ‘40s. I would base my music therapy on songs that my clients knew and loved. As the decades have gone on, I’ve updated my repertoire to ‘50s and ‘60s songs like ‘Rock Around the Clock’—again, incorporating more of what seniors are familiar with now.”

“It’s funny how life prepares you for what you’re meant to do,” Lynn ponders. “There was this long line of music therapy work that I did, eventually ending up in geriatrics. Now, to come to this part of my life where I’m retired yet still able to draw on all of these resources throughout my life is pretty amazing.

Also working as a computer programmer during those years, Lynn reached a point around age 39 when she felt like she needed a career change away from computers and closer to music. As fate would have it, she was invited to an event at a local nursing home around the holidays. “They were Christmas caroling and I saw first-hand how this positively impacted the residents,” she recalls. “They were attentive and happy, and the staff person there told me that ‘even the maddest resident was smiling and singing along.’ It’s like a light bulb went off inside of me.

That’s when I made the decision to

In March, Lynn officially retired from her work as a music therapist/activities director and is now available full time for hire at weddings, private gatherings, cultural events, festivals and holiday parties. She performs a wide variety of music—from the old standards that her parents used to

“I feel like my life now is a culmination of everything that brought me to this point, starting all the way back to when my mother sang to me. It’s always been what I’m supposed to be doing. To be able to touch people’s hearts through music is a great feeling. Whoever I’m singing for, that’s what I do. I meet them where they are and give them what they need in those moments.”

Lynn is available for bookings and can be reached at rmdefalco@msn.com or (412) 980-6683. PSN

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Take precautions and stay safe this summer with these hot weather tips

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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It’s a good time for a reminder, however, that older adults may want to take some precautions when heat and humidity are on the rise. As we age, we become are more sensitive to heat-related stress. Why is this the case? Well, some seniors may have chronic medical conditions that change normal body responses to heat. Older adults are also more likely to take prescription medicines that may impair the body’s ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration. Even with healthy seniors, the body doesn’t adjust to sudden changes in temperature as well as it did in younger years.

Heat-related illnesses Heat-related illnesses are known collectively as hyperthermia, a condition that occurs when the body overheats. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health,, types of hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat fatigue, heat syncope (lightheadedness or fainting in the heat), heat cramps and heat exhaustion.

The most common of these is heat exhaustion. Its symptoms include dizziness and fainting, nausea and vomiting, muscle cramping, headache, a fast yet weak pulse or overall weakness, heavy sweating, skin that’s cold and clammy, and fast, shallow breathing. Those with heat exhaustion may have a normal body temperature. To treat with first aid, get the person to lie down in a cool place. Loosen clothing and apply cool, wet cloths. Fan or move the person to an air-conditioned place.

Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue and if vomiting occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

Heat stroke, or sun stroke, is more serious. Its symptoms are extremely high body temperature (103 F or higher), hot but dry skin, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea, and even

unconsciousness. Most likely, the person will not sweat. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Dial 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately. As a first aid, move the person to a cooler environment and remove clothing. Try a cool bath or sponging the back of neck and armpits to reduce body temperature.

Use fans or air conditioning. Do not give fluids.

Hot weather precautions Allegheny County seniors are fortunate to have resources at their disposal for assistance in handling hot weather conditions. The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) helps older adults during dangerously hot weather by Continued on page 16 Volume 6, Issue 8

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armer weather seemed to come early this year. As far back as May, we were experiencing temperatures in the high 80s. Not that we’re complaining, right? Sunshine and balmy weather is a welcome treat in our Pittsburgh region.

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Take precautions and stay safe this summer with these hot weather tips we do resource counseling, such as reminding individuals to get their air conditioners checked and serviced.

If there’s an emergency situation with an individual or in the building, for example, we send care managers out to make sure seniors are taken care of, especially those who may be using oxygen. We respond to individual emergencies, as well as countywide emergencies—like if a severe storm blows through the area, causing power outages and other damage.”

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offering a broad range of services, such as helping seniors temporarily relocate to cooler locations like a local church or senior center.

“We encourage seniors to go out to cool or air-conditioned places such as a shopping mall, movie theater or local library,” says Marian Matik, administrative officer 2 with DHS/ AAA’s Community Based and Entry Bureau. In addition, any senior can visit a cooling island. Marian explains: “Cooling islands are senior centers that elect to remain open beyond their normal operating hours in extreme heat. So individuals who don’t have air conditioning, for example, can get some relief by staying at one of these centers during the hottest part of the day.”

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If you don’t have a means to get to the center, DHS/AAA can help, as well. A call to SeniorLine will begin the process of exploring your transportation options and helping you register for OPT, ACCESS or another form of transportation. Once at the center, seniors are offered further instruction—usually during a lunchtime program—on how to stay cool in extreme heat. Information about the locations and hours of cooling islands is usually given on the local daily news.

For older adults who are homebound, DHS/AAA offers several ways to assist, such as distributing Hot Weather Boxes. “These prepared boxes contain light refreshments such as protein shakes,

canned fruit and tuna and other things that help to keep one’s energy up if it’s very hot,” Marian says.

“The boxes also include hot weather tips to follow.”

Anyone under care management who is deemed “at risk” is also eligible for preventative check-ins by a care manager when there is an emergency. “Our care managers will call and check on their frailest participants or anyone they know is at risk,” says Russ Goralczyk, in-home and miscellaneous services supervisor with DHS/AAA’s Options Care Management bureau.

“Since in-home workers [through provider agencies] physically see their clients on a regular basis, they are able to check on them, as well, and determine if something is not right—like the air conditioning is not working in the senior’s apartment, or the person seems sluggish and possibly dehydrated. When needed,

DHS/AAA encourages people to reach out and check on older family members and neighbors during extremely warm weather. “By simply taking a moment to check on an older person, you could save a life,” comments Don Grant, DHS/ AAA’s supervisor for Protective Services. “We sometimes get calls from neighbors or out-of-state relatives of an elderly person who is living alone, and we will request a wellness check from the police department to make sure that senior is okay. Of course, if there is imminent risk involved or any type of life-threatening situation, we work with the person’s care manager. If the senior is incapacitated for some reason, then Protective Services gets involved to help the individual.

The senior may need to be relocated, for example.”

For any of the above scenarios, SeniorLine is the entry point to learning about and receiving services. For assistance with keeping safe in hot weather, call (412) 350-5460. PSN Volume 6, Issue 8

Are you at higher risk for heatrelated stress?

When temperatures rise, take these precautions: * Rest. * Avoid vigorous activity or reschedule activities for

cooler times of the day. * Drink plenty

of water or cool, nonalcoholic beverages. Avoid extremely cold liquids, as this may cause cramps. * Avoid long pe-

You may be if you have the following:

riods in the direct sun or in unventilated rooms.

4 A heart condition that causes shortness of breath

* Keep air con-

4 A respiratory condition that causes increased short-

ness of breath, breathlessness, gasping or wheezing.

4 You are on hemodialysis. If so, check with your doctor

or dialysis center to determine if you should increase your fluid intake. Maintain your dialysis schedule.

4 Diabetics should avoid ingesting sugared or carbon-

ated beverages when increasing fluids.

4 You have a decreased ability to move around.

4 You have dementia or another cognitive impairment.

4 You are taking certain medications that may cause

dehydration or affect the responses to heat by the heart, blood vessels or sweat glands.

4 You are substantially overweight.

4 You drink alcoholic beverages.

4 You are dehydrated.

ditioning or fans running. * Wear light-col-

ored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and a hat when out in the sun. * Wear appropriate

sunscreen protection.

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(such as congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that increases edema to the lower extremities, or causes increased shortness of breath or shortness of breath while lying down.

* Take a cool show-

er, bath or sponge bath, or apply a cool, damp towel around the neck. * Consider visiting

an air-conditioned shopping mall, public library or senior center to cool off.

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July Menu Wednesday, July 1: Chicken leg and thigh, barley casserole, mixed vegetables, banana.

Thursday, July 2: Hamburger, baked beans, coleslaw, watermelon.

Friday, July 3: Boneless pork loin, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, plum.

Monday, July 6: Beef stew, potatoes, carrots, orange.

Tuesday, July 7: Creole chicken, sliced carrots, brown rice, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, July 8: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, green and wax beans, nectarine.

Thursday July 9: Pork, potatoes, stewed tomatoes, apple.

Friday, July 10: Turkey sandwich, pasta primavera, marinated cucumbers, cantaloupe cuts.

Monday, July 13: Baked round steak, glazed yams, Italian green beans with red pepper, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, July 14: Italian seasoned chicken, spinach salad, rice pilaf, apple.

Wednesday, July 15, Birthday menu: Turkey teriyaki meatballs, whipped potatoes, sliced carrots, chocolate cake.

Thursday, July 16: Baked cod with paprika, scalloped potatoes, broccoli florets, sliced peaches.

Friday, July 17: Cold roast beef sandwich, coleslaw, beet slices and chives, plum.

Monday, July 20: Pork loin with apple glaze, vegetable medley, brown rice pilaf, sliced peaches.

Tuesday, July 21: Turkey salad, macaroni salad, sweet and sour cucumbers, cantaloupe cuts.

Wednesday, July 22: Bow ties with meat sauce, green and wax beans, tossed salad, fruit cocktail.

Thursday, July 23: Chicken leg and thigh, lemon potatoes, broccoli florets, plum.

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Friday, July 24: Swiss steak, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, nectarine.

Monday, July 27: Turkey with gravy, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, apple.

Tuesday, July 28: Baked cod, cheese tortellini with marinara sauce, French-cut green beans, orange.

Wednesday, July 29: Stuffed cabbage, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot slices, Mandarin oranges and pineapple cuts.

Thursday, July 30: Chef’s salad bowl, corn and black bean salad, watermelon.

Friday, July 31: Tuna salad, potato salad, coleslaw, sliced peaches.

This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.

Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Area Agency on Aging

Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Assistance Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp.

(412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling

Volume 6, Issue 8

Penn State Cooperative Extension debuts its Urban Homesteading Series

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enn State Cooperative Extension recently announced the launch of its Urban Homesteading Series, which is slated to take place this month. The series is designed for creative do-it-yourselfers who have an interest in sustainable food and living adventures.

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Each workshop features an expert instructor leading handson demonstrations in a variety of homesteading activities that are scalable for home, apartment or community projects.

• July 7: Bug Your Bugs! July Pest Walk • July 21: Midsummer Night’s (Berry) Jam • August 4: Mites, Bites and Blights—August Pest Walk • September 8: Winemaking • September 24: Gardening with Perennials • October 15: Ferment This! From Kraut to Kimchi Registration is open for the first workshop of the series, Bug your Bugs, on Tuesday, July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Penn State Extension Edible Teaching Garden at 400 N. Lexington Street in Pittsburgh. A Penn State Extension educator will walk attendees through the Edible Teaching Garden and help them to identify all the pests present at this stage in the growing season. The educator will then provide information on responsible and safe ways to alleviate or eliminate the different pests and pathogens. Urban homesteaders will leave the class with the knowledge to continue to produce their own food sustainably with a healthy understanding of the surrounding ecosystem.

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Fall and winter workshops include home beer brewing in partnership with local craft breweries, yeast and sourdough bread baking classes, intercropped urban fruit orchard and pruning.

To learn more or to register, contact Rachel Samuels at (412) 482-3464 or ras1024@psu.edu. PSN

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AARP volunteers requested for Christmas in July “wrap” of the apartment building with the number 100 on the front. If you are dropping off donations, enter the circular driveway and look to your right for a door that will access our working area.

By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

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here are a few changes to the 2015 Presents for Patients wrap that we need to let you know about. We have traditionally held the wraps at the Shoppes at Northway Mall. Due to extensive renovations being done there, we have to move to another location.

Look for us this year at the North Hills Highland residential high-rise, a subsidiary of Kane, off of McIntyre Road. Take the first right off McIntyre onto the Kane property. Follow the lower road you will find parking directly outside

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The important dates to remember are Monday, July 27, Tuesday, June 28, Wednesday, June 29 and cleanup day on Thursday, June 30. You will be able to locate volunteers here from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We especially need volunteers on Tuesday and Wednesday to assist with the important preparation of the packaging items for the residents of local nursing homes.

You are invited to come and assist with the wrap that makes our “Christmas in July” phase of the Presents for Patients holiday event successful. This might also be a good time to sort through some items that you may care to donate to cheer up a shut-in during the holiday season.

Items that are appreciated include new greeting cards,

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writing paper, lap robes, socks, various sundries and toiletries, ball caps, gently loved purses, small and large stuffed animals, holiday ribbon and ornaments. Costume jewelry is also a hit, as are Marti Gras beads for both ladies and gents.

On another note, many of the chapters and local organizations are looking for interesting subjects and speakers for their monthly programs. We are always delighted to pass along great contacts to round out your program. None of these speakers require a speaker’s fee. Feel free to contact any of them to keep your chapter members knowledgeable and aware of what’s happening in o ur communities.

Mary Bach, AARP’s secret weapon, is available for number of programs for your chapter/organization. Contact Mary at (724) 327-6969 or mbadvocate@ msn.com.

David C. DiFuccia, Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System program leader is available to discuss veteran service opportunities.

Contact David at (412) 8223096 or David.DiFuccia@ VA.gov.

Caitlin Driscoll, Better Business Bureau, offers various presentations designed for consumers and business organizations.

Contact Caitlin at (877) 2675222, ext.110 or cdriscoll@ pittsburgh.bbb.org.

Phil Little, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, speaks about consumer issues. Contact Phil at (412) 565-3150 or plittle@attorneygeneral.gov.

These folks have a number of programs that will interest your members.

I look forward to seeing you at the North Hills Highland apartment building to help brighten the lives of area shut-ins over the 2015 holiday season. PSN

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AARP News

Entertainment and Events

Bauerstown AARP #2490 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bauerstown Fire Hall, 15 Wible Run Rd., entrance in rear. All area seniors are welcome to visit and consider becoming a member.

2 Bellefield Dwellings Resident Council will offer Friday Fish Frys from noon to 4 p.m. Menu includes: Fish and fries, choice of whiting or tilapia and includes fish, fries, tossed salad and dessert for $8; Fish sandwich only, choice of whiting or tilapia for $5; and Chicken wings and fries, includes four wings, French fries, tossed salad and dessert for $6.

Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at Advent Episcopal Church, AKA Church of the Advent, 3010 Pioneer Ave., Brookline.

Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo.

Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183.

Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month from September through May. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.

Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Contact Chris Lakomy with questions at (412) 881-1726 or crsy4329@verizon.net. PSN

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2 Summer seniors lunch and carnival will take place at noon July 14 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd., Mt. Lebanon. Enjoy a delicious lunch, games and presentation by Preferred Care at Home. $5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accessible. Call (412) 278-2658 to register.

2 Travel to Medina and Cleveland, Ohio for a Christmas Bazaar in July. The group will meet at 7:45 a.m. July 28 from the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside, and will depart at 8 a.m. The first stop will be at Castle Noel in Medina.

Enjoy lunch and stories from Kris Kringle himself then a tour of the largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction. The group will depart at 1:15 p.m. for the Christmas Story House in Cleveland. From there it is off to the Big Fun Toy Store, recently named one of the “Coolest Stores” in America. The group will head back to Pittsburgh at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $99 per person. Call Venie at (412) 3610285 for details. PSN

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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for

by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.

Home Care

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health?

Are caregivers bonded and insured?

What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

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Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care • Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services • Companions • Medication Management

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Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company.

This may include: • • • • • • •

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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back?

If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.

You must: • be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.

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Participants will receive study treatment at no cost and may be compensated up to $230 for their time.

For more information, please call 412-623-1714.

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PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances.

This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis: 1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections 2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting 3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.

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University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.

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“Rocking For Residents” features Pirate Parrot, Mr. McFeely and other local celebrities

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esidents of three Vincentian homes, along with family members, employees and friends, took part in the fourth annual Rocking for Residents fundraiser on Saturday, June 13. The annual fundraiser is similar to a walk-a-thon except that participants solicit pledges for rocking in rocking chairs. Proceeds benefit residents at all three Vincentian Collaborative System homes in McCandless, Greentree and Stanton Heights.

Rocking for Residents included a “cake walk” (similar to musical chairs), a DJ and sing-along, various games and prizes, and refreshments. Several “local celebrities” were on hand, including the Pirate Parrot, Steely McBeam, Kenny Kangaroo, Mr. McFeely, Slim Forsythe and Polar Bear.

During the past four years, more than 1,000 supporters – from toddlers to grandparents – and hundreds volunteers have taken part in Rocking for Residents to improve the lives of Vincentian residents.

To learn more, call (412) 548-4058 or visit www.vcs.org. PSN

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Elvis rocks with Marian Manor resident Norma Lusk.

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Latrobe’s beloved Arnold Palmer transformed the game of golf

By Henry Peter Gribbin For Pittsburgh Senior News

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y late father was a big baseball and football fan, and he tried to instill in me the same love of these sports that he had. We spent many a summer night together passing a baseball or football back and forth, with him critiquing each toss and catch. Like many other fathers on the block, he wanted to see his son grow up to be a professional athlete.

One particular Sunday evening in midsummer when I was about ten or eleven years old, my father and I took a drive.

We stopped at a golf driving range, and for the next hour or so he had me hit bucket after bucket of golf balls. I asked him about his sudden transformation from baseball and football to golf. His answer was simple: Arnold Palmer.

My father had watched Palmer’s first golf tournament on television that afternoon, and he saw something in this fellow from Latrobe that hit home. Palmer more

Photo taken from www.golfdigest.com/magazine/arniesrules.

resembled a football player or a mill worker than a pro golfer, and my dad liked the way he played. He attacked the course like a linebacker blitzing a quarterback.

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My dad wasn’t the only one drawn to this sport because of Palmer. I noticed that some of the other kids on the block started receiving golf clubs as Christmas

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and birthday presents. Other fathers had the same dream of seeing their sons grow up to play golf professionally.

What Palmer did for the game in the 1960s was incredible. He even had his own following, Arnie’s Army, which shadowed him everywhere.

Palmer was five years old when he started whacking a golf ball around a course. His father, Milfred “Deacon” Palmer, was a golf pro so it was no real surprise when young Arnie won the Western Pennsylvania Junior Championship and numerous West Penn Amateurs. He attended Wake Forest College and while there he won both the Atlantic Coast and Southern Conference golfing titles. He managed to do all this surrounding a three-year hitch in the U.S. Coast Guard.

In 1958, he took the golf world by storm. He won his first Masters, and by 1960 he was so well known that he was named Sports Illustrated’s sportsman of the year. In the 1960 U.S. Open, held at Cherry Hills in Denver, he was

capture the title. He also won five other tournaments that year. His earnings were $75,000.

In 1973 my sister, Peg, and I attended the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. There we saw in person golfing greats like Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and a young upstart by the name of Johnny Miller. I remember my sister and me standing by one of the greens watching the pros putt before they marched on to the next hole. Off to the left, from a long, narrow fairway, we heard a commotion. Suddenly, like a general leading his troops, there appeared Palmer and his army. He stopped to take a shot then he and his troops descended onto the green.

My sister and I were engulfed by his followers. When Palmer sank his putt, his army let out a big roar then followed their leader to the next tee. In the blink of an eye, they were gone.

Photo taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Arnold_Palmer.

seven strokes down on the last day of the tournament. In the final round, he shot a 30 on the front nine and finished the day with a score of 65 to

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Loud, mad, or sad The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and was giving an oral test.

Speaking specifically about manic depression, she asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”

A young man in the rear raised his hand and answered, “A basketball coach?”

Finish the start My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start.

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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577.

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Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-aLong, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.

Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.

Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group.

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Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412) 608-8429.

Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.

Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites.

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Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.

Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.

Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.

Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.

Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.

Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or lesshe403@verizon.net.

Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.

Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.

Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.

Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.

Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.

Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com.

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Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.

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Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093.

Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.

Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.

Speakers Available: Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.

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Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573.

Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.

Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.

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Supportive and Affordable Housing Now accepting applications for residency!

OPEN HOUSE Join us to learn more about your new apartment!

WHEN: Friday, July 31 TIME: 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

WHERE: 16 LOCATIONS around Allegheny County. Visit one—or more— of the communities for a tour, information and to meet the staff.

Supportive Housing Open House Locations: Commons at North Aiken Etna Commons Fairmont Apartments Fifth Avenue Commons Forward Shady Apartments Mt. Nazareth Commons Plum Creek Acres Robinson Manor St. Therese Plaza Silver Lake Commons Sweetbriar Place York Commons

5330 North Aiken Court, 15224 21 Hickory Street, 15233 5461 Penn Avenue, 15206 1205 Fifth Avenue, 15132 5841 Forward Avenue, 15217 250 Nazareth Way, 15229 501 Center New Texas Road, 15239 One Robinson Manor Blvd, 15136 4 St. Therese Court, 15120 6935 Frankstown Avenue, 15208 211 Sweetbriar Street, 15211 4003 Penn Avenue, 15224

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Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Open House Locations: Negley Commons 430 North Negley Avenue, 15206 412-362-0380 Page Place 1429 Page Street, 15233 412-231-2149 PlumWood 111 Ridgemead Fields Drive, 15147 412-828-3737 Timothy Place 1 Marin Court, 15239 724-733-4511

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