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60+ undefeated volleyball team at Slippery Rock Tournament in March.

Butler County older adults “play ball” for fun, fitness and friendly competition

By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News For a group of sports-minded seniors in Butler County, being “off your rocker” is a good thing. Participating in recreation like basketball, volleyball and golf keeps you young and socially engaged, and can be a whole lot of fun.

The Senior Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is now looking for new members ages 45 or older who enjoy playing basketball, volleyball and golf. “We are definitely interested in having new players join us,” says Carol McCollough, 72, of Chicora. “You don’t have to be a star athlete, you just want to have to play ball.”

Carol has been playing on the basketball team since she was 55, and attended her very first Senior Games in 2001.

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Aging Waiver Service Coordination Choose the local option!

Owner/Publisher: Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Burnfield Consulting Sales Executive: Wallace Webster

Farmers’ markets are once again popping up around Butler County. That means it’s time once more for eligible seniors to receive their FMNP vouchers. See page 8 for the voucher distribution schedule and locations.

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* Friends and Fun 55+ Singles meet at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at St. Ferdinand Church, Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., Oldenski Hall, Upper Room. For more information, call (724) 776-9274.

Estate Planning Essentials When a senior loved one ends up in a nursing home for rehabilitation, the entire family is justifiably concerned about who will pay for that care, because cost of care can easily be $250 per day, and with rehabilitation services, much more.

* Enjoy Friday night Racing at Lernerville, 313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver, at 7:30 p.m. Friday nights through August. Cost is $14 adults, $7 students, $11 seniors and free for children ages 10 and under. Special events may increase admission prices.

Call (724) 353-1511 or visit lernerville.com. * The Butler BlueSox are proud to play their home games at Kelly Automotive Park, Plum Street, Butler, the same field that has hosted some of the greatest ballplayers of all-time, including Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, and Josh Gibson.

Games will be played through August 6. Tickets are $7 to 9.

Order online, by phone or at the ballpark. Call (724) 256-9994 or visit butlerbluesox.net. * Harmony Museum’s annual Herb and Garden Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 at 1805 Museum Barn Annexm, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. There will be vendors, plant exchange, sales of vegetables, herbs, roses and other ornamentals, along with expert advice. Lunch will be available for purchase. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org/. * Come out to Preston Park, 415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, for a guided tour/hike at 10:30 a.m. June 15. The tours last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and involves a lot of walking.

Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately. For information contact Marcie at (724) 283-3430 or visit butlertwp.org/ preston-park. * Come join the Butler Area Street Machine Association at Clearview Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. June 15 for a Car Cruise.

Enjoy food, door prizes and music provided by a DJ. All cars and trucks are welcome. Rain date will be June 16. Call (724) 285-5721. * A Salamander Safari at Moraine will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. June 25. Join the park naturalist at Moraine State Park to explore Davis Hollow Creek for salamanders and other critters. There will be a 15-minute walk to the stream. Wear a sturdy pair of walking shoes for hiking to and from the stream.

Pack water shoes to slip on at the stream and bring bug spray.

Great fun for the whole family. Meet at Davis Hollow Marina Office, North Shore, Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville. Call (724) 368-8811 or visit dcnr.state.pa.us. * Monday Movie in the Park will feature the showing of “Home,” a family friend movie, at 8:30 p.m. June 27 at the Masonic Shelter in Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler.

This area will be sure to keep you dry for any bad weather. Free popcorn will be provided. Call (724) 284-5383 or visit co.butler. pa.us. BCSN

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The first thing to know, is that if the patient has had a three day hospital stay as an admitted patient prior to entering the nursing home, Medicare will pay for the stay and the rehabilitation, subject to limits.

Here is how it works.

The first 20 days are paid 100%. The next 80 days are paid partially, but there is an expensive co-pay per day. For many people, their supplemental insurance covers that copay.

What happens if you successfully rehab and go home, and end up back in the hospital a couple of months later?

The 100 day clock will reset and you will get another 100 days if there has been a 60 day gap between leaving the nursing home and the subsequent hospital admission. This is not unlimited, as there is a lifetime limit, but that is rarely a limit that anyone reaches.

Alternatively, what happens if you are unable to return home by the end of the 100 days? At this point, Medicare quits paying and the patient must pay privately for care.

With the average cost of care exceeding $8,900 per month in Pennsylvania, many families have trouble making ends meet.

Most families in this situation should consult with an elder law attorney to understand how Medicaid benefits can be accessed to pay for care. The Medicaid rules are complex and require considerable planning.

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Hepatitis C: The Silent Disease you have hepatitis C. While it may be hard to discuss your infection with others, doing so gives them the opportunity to get tested and treated.

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epatitis means “inflammation of the liver.” There are several causes of hepatitis, the majority of which are either alcohol related or virus related. Some viruses that attack the liver are preventable (types A and B) through immunizations.

However, there is no immunization for hepatitis C. Viral hepatitis affects more than a half a billion people worldwide, many of who are unaware they are infected. One million of those who are infected die each year, primarily from cirrhosis or liver cancer resulting from their hepatitis infections.

Of the 70 to 80 percent of those infected, many have no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, often they are much like those of the flu. Many of those who are chronically infected are unaware of their infection as the virus can go 20 to 30 years before the development of symptoms.

In the United States the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates 150,000 new cases of hepatitis C diagnosed each year and a total of three million Americans who may have this disease in its chronic form.

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Chronic hepatitis C is a destructive unwanted guest. Infected persons typically do not know they are infected for years until they begin to show signs of liver damage and failure. At that point treatment options become limited. Some may need a liver transplant; however, livers are in high demand and short supply. In the U.S. there are 17,000 persons on liver transplant lists, yet only 6,000 livers become available every year.

Until recently, there were few treatments and effectiveness was not great. Now there are new and more

effective treatments that can lead to a cure. These drug treatments can have unpleasant side effects and can be expensive. Treatment for hepatitis C is a serious task, but one that can lead to a cure and a longer healthier life for many.

Finding out if you have hepatitis C is the first step. Getting checked is recommended if you are a Baby Boomer, have a history of any injection or nasal street drug use; have had multiple sex partners; have sex with partners with chronic hepatitis C; received a tattoo in an unregulated setting; have a diagnosis of HIV; were born to a parent with known hepatitis C; were ever incarcerated; was ever on hemodialysis or received a transfusion blood product or organ transplant prior to July 1992, if you currently have liver disease and have not been previously tested; or if you are a health care worker and were exposed to blood through a needle stick.

The most important risk for the spread of hepatitis C infection is injection drug use accounting for almost 60 percent of acute hepatitis C infections in the U.S. According to the CDC, an estimated 29 percent of incarcerated persons in North America are positive for hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is not spread by everyday contact such as kissing, hugging, holding hands, casual contact, sneezing, coughing and sharing eating utensils, food or drink. In fact, the spread of hepatitis C between family members within households is almost zero. If you are infected though, it’s best to tell anyone within your living quarters that

Common precautions you can take if you have hepatitis C include: • Cover any cuts, blisters or open wounds and dispose of bandages, tampons or sanitary pads with blood on them.

• Wash your hands with soap and water if you or an object comes in contact with your blood.

• Clean spilled blood from surfaces using diluted household bleach and water.

• Do not share personal items like razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, etc.

• Do not donate blood.

• If you are injecting street drugs, try to get into treatment. Do not share needles or other equipment with anyone else.

Specific treatments for hepatitis C can be offered by your physician based on your age, medical history and nature of your hepatitis C. If treated with medication, it is very important to complete the course of therapy to give the greatest chance for cure. If your liver begins to fail, you may be a candidate for a liver transplant and can be referred to a liver transplant facility where you will be evaluated by its transplant team. If appropriate, you will be placed on a waiting list and provided with instructions of what to do when the hospital calls you for surgery.

The good news is preventive care and testing can help you from developing serious complications by talking to your doctor.

Butler County older adults “play ball” for fun, fitness and friendly competition At the local basketball qualifiers held in Slippery Rock in April, five local teams qualified to attend the State Games.

Continued from page 1 in older adults,” Carol explains. “It was a three-year project and they were just finishing up that project when I joined the team.”

Carol went on to serve as the team’s president until two years ago. Nancy Brown is the current president.

Blue uniforms:. 60+ B team former Gold Medal winners in 2013.

The volleyball and basketball teams practice every week at the Butler Cubs building (the former YMCA) on McKean Street in Butler. Volleyball starts at 8 a.m.; three-on-three half-court basketball is at 10 a.m. BCSN To learn more about the Senior Olympics of Western Pennsylvania and how to become a member, visit Seniorolympicswpa.weebly.com.

The Pennsylvania State Games, being held in July in Harrisburg, serve as the qualifiers for the National Games, to be held in Birmingham, Alabama in 2017.

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White uniforms: 60+ A team at Slippery Rock in April.

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Medicare Buy-In helps low-income seniors pay for Medicare costs (Part 1 in a series)

To apply for the Medicare Savings Program, you may:

Many low-income older adults struggle with the cost sharing that comes with Medicare.

A program called “Medicare Buy-In” helps Medicare beneficiaries pay their Part B premium. For most beneficiaries, the $104.90 premium is automatically deducted from their Social Security benefit. Those who are new to Medicare Part B or chose to pay their Part B premium directly, have a monthly premium of $121.80.*

* Have an application mailed to you from the DHS Customer Service Center at (877) 395-8930 or your local County Assistance Office

Seniors who meet the following income and asset guidelines in 2016 will qualify to have the state pay their Medicare Part B premium: • Single individuals with income less than $1,337/month and assets less than $7,280 • Married couples with income less than $1,802/month and assets less than $10,930 Those with very low income (less than $990 for a single person; $1,335 for a married couple) will also get help with their Medicare deductibles and co-insurance.

* Download an application (the PA 600M) from dhs.pa.gov * Apply for health care coverage at Compass.state.ps.us.

It typically takes 30-45 days to process an application. Once the state takes over payment of the person’s Part B premium, their Social Security benefits will increase and the person will also be reimbursed for any Part B premiums paid after the start date of the Medicare Savings Program. * Beneficiaries with high annual income (over $85,000 for a single person; $170,000 for a married couple) pay higher Part B premiums on a sliding scale based on their taxable income. BCSN To learn more about the Medicare Savings Program, contact the APPRISE Program at your local Area Agency on Aging or call (800) 783-7067. The PA Health Law Project provides free legal help to low-income seniors. Contact PHLP at (800) 2743258 or visit phlp.org.

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Get your fresh fruits and vegetables! It’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher distribution time once again

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t’s growing season once again, and that means more nutritious, farmfresh fruits and produce on your dinner table! Eligible Butler County residents ages 60 and older may now receive their Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) vouchers. Individuals receive four $5 vouchers per season, and married couples receive eight $5 vouchers per season.

SFMNP vouchers are distributed by the Butler County Area Agency on Aging.

In order to qualify, a single individual must have an annual income less than $21,978, and a married couple must have an annual income of less than $29,637. All income must be tallied; for example, wages, Social Security, pensions, VA benefits, interest and withdrawals from annuities.

Seniors residing in facilities such as nursing homes, personal care homes or domiciliary care homes where meals are prepared are not eligible to receive vouchers.

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Vouchers will be distributed beginning June 1 and will continue while supplies last. All eligible participants must show documentation of age and county residency; documentation of income is not needed. Vouchers will only be distributed at the community distribution sites listed. Vouchers cannot be mailed.

Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora. Wednesday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Cranberry Township Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. Thursday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., Mars. Thursday, June 23 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Terrace Apartments, 111 S. Cliff St., Butler. Friday, June 24 from noon to 2 p.m.

Cliffside Apartments, 325 S. McKean St., Butler. Wednesday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Rolling Road Regency, 100 Rolling Rd., Cranberry Township. Thursday, June 30 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Evans City Senior Center, Ritzert Hall, 426 E. Main St., Evans City. Monday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.

East Butler Borough Building, 1105 Randolph Ave., East Butler. Thursday, July 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Lafayette Apartments, 302 S. Main St., Butler. Monday, June 6 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Butler Arbors Apartments, 200 Lincoln Ave., Butler. Tuesday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Slippery Rock Senior Center, Slippery Rock Municipal Building, 52 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock. Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Chicora Senior Center, Moose Lodge Hall Basement, 117 W. Slippery Rock St., Chicora. Thursday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to noon.

North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury. Wednesday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to noon.

South East Senior Center, Winfield Township VFC, 200 Brose Rd., Cabot.

Thursday, June 16, 10 to 11 a.m.

Mt. Chestnut Senior Center, Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W. Old Rt. 422, Butler. Monday June 20, 10 a.m. to noon.

Gray Stone Manor Apartments, 204 E. Water St., Slippery Rock. Wednesday, June 22, 10 a.m. to noon.

Glade Run Church, Rt. 8 South, Valencia. Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Deener’s Farm Market, 21255 Rt. 19, Cranberry Township. Friday, July 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Ambrose Farm Market, 991 Bear Creek Rd., Cabot. Monday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Park Manor Apartments, Alameda Road, Butler. 10 a.m. to noon.

Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Ste. 101, Butler.

In-office distribution beginning Friday, July 1 through Wednesday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While supplies last.

Take advantage of this great program!

For more information, contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282-3008 or visit the Area Agency on Aging office, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001.

Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Senior Express

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition program Eligibility and Proxy Form Rights and Responsibilities I have been advised of my rights and obligations under the SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. This certification form is being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance. Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law.

Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP. Participant Name: ________________________________ (Person the checks are for)

Date: ________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________

Birthday: _____________ (month/year)

Income guidelines: $21,978 1 person in the household; $29,637 for 2 people in the household Please check the box of the most appropriate identifier for each.

Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino  Not Hispanic or Latino Race: American Indian or Alaskan Native  Asian  Black or African American  Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander  White Proxy Name: _____________________________________ (Person picking up the checks) Date: _________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ I hereby acknowledge with my signature that I am a Pennsylvania resident, I am 60 years or older and my household income is within the income guidelines for participation in SFMNP. Participants Signature ___________________________________(Person checks are for) Proxy Signature ____________________________________(Person picking up checks) Check numbers Received: ____________, ____________, ___________, __________ **The proxy must take this form to a distribution site in the county you reside. DO NOT MAIL June 2016 • Butler County Senior News

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AREA PLAN

Senior Express

ON AGING

Under the Older American’s Act, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging is required to A Ra Estrategic A Pplan LA O Nhow A I N G will protect the develop and implement thatN outlines theG department commonwealth’s most vulnerable, and empower individuals to age in place with the respect and dignity they deserve.

The implementation of the upcoming state planiswill begin to on Under the Older American’s Act, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging required October 1, 2016 and be acarried out plan until that September develop and implement strategic outlines30, how2020. the department will protect the commonwealth’s most vulnerable, and empower individuals to age in place with the respect In accordance the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the state Butlerplan County Area Agency and dignity theywith deserve.

The implementation of the upcoming will begin on on Aging is required to develop and implement a strategic plan that outlines how the October 1, 2016 and be carried out until September 30, 2020. department will serve the local aging population.

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Butler County Area Agency on Aging is required to develop and implement strategic plan that how the Whether you’re an older adult, caregiver, agingaservice provider, or outlines even someone who has department will serve the local aging population. no prior knowledge of the Area Agency on Aging, we encourage you to become educated on the future of Aging in Butler County.

Whether you’re an older adult, caregiver, aging service provider, or even someone who has no prior knowledge of the Area Agency on Aging, we encourage you to become educated on the future of Aging in Butler County.

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On June 28th the Area Agency on Aging will be presenting Butler County Four Year Area Plan on On June 28th the Area Agency on Aging will be Aging at the Block Grant Public Hearing presenting Butler County Four Year Area Plan on Aging at the Block Grant Public Hearing Tuesday, June 28 at 3:00PM Tuesday, June 28 Butler County Court House at 3:00PM Commissioner’s Public Meeting Room Butler County Court House Commissioner’s Public Meeting Room Meeting is open to the public Meeting is open to the public

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Senior Express

Senior Center events

_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blind jewelry auction at 10 a.m. June 2; blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. June 7; Farmer’s Market vouchers with AAoA from 10 a.m. to noon and birthday celebration June 9; leadership meeting at 10 a.m., bingo at 10:15 a.m. and Father’s Day celebration June 16; trip to Jennerstown Theater June 17; and bingo at 10:15 a.m. June 23, cost is $.50 per card. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: Farmers Market vouches with AAoA from 9 a.m. to noon and Heritage Hospice at 11 a.m. June 2; Mystery Dinner Theater from 4 to 7 p.m. June 7; VNA Wheel of Fortune game at 11 a.m. and birthday celebration June 9; Father’s Day celebration June 16; last day to sign up and money due for July 20 Pirates Game June 20; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. June 21; hoagie orders due June 22, cost is $4 each; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. and table sale June 23; hoagie pick-up and wellness Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. June 29; and Foster Grandparent program at 11 a.m. June 30. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: Farmers Market vouchers with AAoA from 10 a.m. to noon June 6; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration June 9; white elephant bingo at 1 p.m. June 13; drum circle at 1 p.m. June 15; sundae bar at 1 p.m. and Father’s Day celebration June 16; picnic at Moraine with a ride on the Aul’s Pontoon at 1 p.m. Junen 22; and wellness Wednesday at 10 a.m. June 29. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Call (724) 538-9414.

_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: senior bullying program at 1 p.m.

June 7; birthday celebration at noon June 9; soft pretzel with dip sale at 12:30 p.m. June 13; vaccination information at 11 a.m. June 14; Medicare program at 11:15 a.m. and Father’s Day party at noon June 16; root beer floats at 12:30 p.m.

June 20, cost is $1 each; leadership meeting at 1 p.m June 21; Farmers Market vouchers with AAoA from 9 to 11 a.m.

June 23; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club from 9 to 10 a.m. June 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. June 2; Bible study at 10:15 a.m. June 6; birthday celebration June 9; leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. and Wii bowling June 13; Father’s Day celebration June 16; Farmer’s Market voucher with AAoA from 10 a.m. noon and Bible study at 10:15 a.m. June 20; arthritis program at 12:30 p.m. June 23; and wellness Monday breakfast club from 10 to 10:30 a.m. June 27. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: Farmers Market vouchers with AAoA from 10 a.m. to noon June 7; birthday celebration at 12:30 p.m. June 9; white elephant bingo at 11 a.m. June 14; Father’s Day social at 11 a.m. June 16; the 211 line at 11 a.m. June 22; wellness Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. June 29; and leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m.

June 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: leadership meeting at 10 a.m. June 7; birthday party June 9; deep breathing yoga at 10:15 a.m. June 14; Farmers Market voucher from 10 to 11 a.m. June 16; and welness Wednesday Tuesday breakfast club from 10 to 10:30 a.m. June 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Call (724) 352-2036. _ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Events will be listed in next month’s publications. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN June 2016 • Butler County Senior News

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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: prize bingo at 10 a.m. Junen 3; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. and birthday celebration June 9; silent auction June 13 to 23; Father’s Day picnic at 11:30 a.m. June 20; hoagie sale June 20 to 24, cost is $7 each; wellness Wednesday breakfast club from 9 to 10 a.m. and VNA Wheel of Fortune game at 11 a.m. June 29; and hoagie pick date is after 10 a.m. June 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Call (724) 285-5392.

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June Menu for senior centers

Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Serving you:

Wednesday, June 1: Grilled chicken sandwich, creamy potato soup, green beans, melon.

Thursday, June 2: Stuffed pepper cup, whipped potatoes, sweet corn, oatmeal cookies.

Friday, June 3: Pepperoni pizza, mixed greens, applesauce.

Monday, June 6: Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potatoes, green beans, ice cream.

Tuesday, June 7: Sweet sausage sandwich, potato salad, cucumber salad, pudding.

Wednesday, June 8: Cheeseburger, Ranch oven browned potatoes, peas, fruit.

Thursday, June 9, Birthday menu: Vegetable lasagna, mixed greens, peaches, cupcake.

Friday, June 10: Garlic pepper chicken over penne, Italian vegetable medley, fruit, cookie.

Monday, June 13: Baked Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, carrots, pudding.

About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home.

Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA

Tuesday, June 14: Chicken Ala King, rice, vegetable medley, coleslaw, melon.

How may we help you?

Wednesday, June 15: Barbecue pulled pork sandwich, scalloped potatoes, California medley, peaches.

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families

Thursday, June 16, Father’s Day dessert: Hot roast beef sandwich, O’Brien potatoes, peas and carrots, pie.

• Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services

Friday, June 17: Chili Con Carne, mixed greens, mandarin oranges.

Monday, June 20: Italian chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, fruit.

Tuesday, June 21: Penne pasta with meatballs, tossed salad, apples with oatmeal topping.

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Wednesday, June 22: Baked salmon filet, wild rice, carrots, pineapple and mandarin oranges.

Thursday, June 23: Baked ham slice, sweet potatoes, vegetable medley, brownie.

Friday, June 24: Chef salad, noodle soup, peaches.

Monday, June 27: Baked meatloaf, baked potato, sliced carrots, fruit salad.

Tuesday, June 28: Grilled chicken Caesar salad, mixed greens, wedding soup, pears.

Wednesday, June 29: Hot dog, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, chocolate cake.

Thursday, June 30: Turkey and gravy over stuffing, Harvard beets, sweet and sour coleslaw, pudding.

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Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management

For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (724) 282-3008

(888) 367-2434 Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

The Air in Pennsylvania: Is it Poor for Those with COPD?

By David Ebner, Staff Writer For Butler County Senior News

E

ach year, the American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report accounts for the air quality in America’s most populated counties. Though metropolitan areas throughout the state received varying results, 10 Pennsylvania areas were listed among the most polluted.

Your Cells.

Your Lungs.

Your Breath.

A recent air quality report has prompted questions concerning lung disease and air pollution.

For the nearly 690,000 permanent state residents who have COPD, this statistic could be concerning. People with COPD suffer from symptom flare-ups brought on by allergens, chemical fumes, excessively warm or cold air and smoke. Symptom flare-ups include coughing, sputum, shortness of breath and fatigue. So, could air quality potentially force 690,000 residents to consider leaving the state for health reasons?

Stem cells act as the body’s healing system. Once alerted these cells flow to the area that needs repair. Stem cells react slowly, and realizing this, the physicians at the Lung Institute developed a process to help stem cells work more efficiently.

Lung Institute physicians extract a patient’s stem cells from blood or bone marrow tissue, separate the cells and return them intravenously. Stem cells travel through the heart to the lungs, where they are trapped in what the Lung Institute calls the pulmonary trap. Once there, they can promote healing of the lungs, potentially improving lung function.

A recent Lung Institute research study indicates that 82 percent of patients report an increase in quality of life after treatment, and 60 percent of those who took a pulmonary function test saw an increase in lung function.

Nationwide, the company operates 5 total clinics and has treated over 2,000 patients.

Improving Pennsylvania’s air quality will be a large discussion and will encompass alternative solutions. People suffering from COPD have already started the discussion about treatment options. Now, an alternative treatment is available in Pennsylvania for those with COPD in the form of stem cell therapy at the Lung Institute. Perhaps the innovative stem cell therapy option is just what the doctor should have ordered. BCSN

Now Treating  COPD  Emphysema  Pulmonary Fibrosis

Your stem cells can return lost lung function Promote healing in your lungs through a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment using your body’s own stem cells.

CALL US TODAY TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR TREATMENT.

(855) 978-5767

LungInstitute.com/SeniorNews National Locations | Pittsburgh Location: 100 Northpointe Circle Ste. 103, Seven Fields, PA 16046

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While solutions to air quality takes time, those with COPD in Pennsylvania are looking for progressive ways to treat their disease. A specialty clinic in Pittsburgh, the Lung Institute (lunginstitute.com), treats patients with lung diseases such as COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary fibrosis. Rather than managing symptoms with supplemental oxygen or medications, they treat lung disease using stem cells from the patient’s body.

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank space with the word that completes the before and after puzzle.

Answer them all correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. Thunder __________ Chasing

9. Human __________ Triangle

17. Snow __________ Sale

2. Fruit __________ Dressing

10. College __________ Raiser

18. Grease __________ Bars

3. Curly __________ Piece

11. Fat __________ Stick

19. Eye __________ Headed

4. Ivory __________ Line

12. Eye __________ Fairy

20. Sleep __________ Rope

5. Writer’s __________ Buster

13. Hair __________ Worth

21. Heat __________ Length

6. Wood __________ Market

14. All __________ Up

22. Dog __________ Team

7. Wrappping __________ Clip

15. Clockwork __________ Juice

23. Kick __________ Briefs

8. You __________ Top

16. Scarlet __________ Carrier

24. Animal __________ Guard

To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Butler County Senior News.

Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

Congratulations to Mary Grankauskas who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Retina; 2. Eating; 3. Basket; 4. Eraser; 5. Planet; 6. Newest; 7. Arches; 8. Deport; 9. Hustle; 10. Yields; 11. Amazed; 12. Jockey; 13. Jumble; 14. Object; 15. Basics; 16. Faucet; 17. Grades; 18. Nights.

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awesome SENIOR LIVING?

at Chicora Medical Center

724.445.2000 724.353.1531 724.445.3000 Senior Living • Skilled Care • Memory Care • Rehab

www.QualityLifeServices.com

Crossword Puzzle answer on page 2

Riddle me this . . .

Q: What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down?

A: It gets toad away.

Q: What did the duck say when he bought lipstick?

A: “Put it on my bill.”

Q: Why was six scared of seven?

A: Because seven “ate” nine.

Q: Is Google male or female?

A: Female, because it doesn’t let you finish a sentence before making a suggestion.

Q: What do you call a pig that does karate?

A: A pork chop.

Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogie in it.

Q: How do trees access the internet?

A: They log in.

Q: What did the banana say to the doctor?

A: “I’m not peeling well.”

Q: What stays in one corner but travels around the world?

A: A stamp.

Q: What has more lives than a cat?

A: A frog because it croaks every night.

ACROSS 1 Prohibit 4 Wild guess 8 Verdi opera 12 Grenada gold 13 Circle dance 14 Picture of health?

15 Credits for frequent fliers 17 Capri, e.g.

18 Mexican entree 19 Swelled head 21 Last (Abbr.)

22 Sermon 26 Vendettas 29 Chest bone 30 Feathery neckpiece 31 Rim 32 Place 33 Sandbox toy 34 Erie Canal mule 35 Flavor enhancer, for short 36 Intrinsically 37 :-) 39 Carte lead-in 40 Curved line 41 Eager 45 “Go no further!”

48 $10 portrait 50 “Toodle-oo!”

51 Victor’s cry 52 Tax prep pro 53 Bubblehead 54 Birth doc.

55 Chop

DOWN 1 Gravy vessel 2 Met solo 3 Standard 4 Con artist’s aides 5 Apartment sign 6 Exist 7 Single 8 Self-evident truth 9 1040 org.

10 The Cowboys, on a scoreboard 11 Nay undoer 16 “All in the Family” spin-off 20 Sailor 23 Construction piece 24 Clark’s love 25 Harvard rival 26 Own (up) 27 Dutch cheese 28 Wrinkly fruit 29 Cheap hairpiece 32 Like a mind reader 33 Oyster’s prize 35 Debussy’s “La –” 36 Lament 38 Bolivian city 39 Knight wear 42 Craving 43 “Uh-uh” 44 Squirrels do it 45 Norm (Abbr.)

46 – chi 47 Mel of Cooperstown 49 Shock partner

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Ambulance Service • Wheelchair Van Service

Care You Can Count On

• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 10 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)

Serving the Community Since 1967

• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those needing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs.

• BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients.

• We operate 10 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day.

• Reduced rates are available for members.

Butler Ambulance Service • 106 First Street Butler, PA 16001 • (724) 283-4385

Live LIFE…At Home

ON SITE SURGICAL CENTER

• No stitch, no patch cataract surgery at adjacent surgical center • Laser surgery for secondary cataracts, diabetes and glaucoma • Facial rejuvenation treatments, including Botox®, dermal fillers and eyelash enhancement • Complex retinal care with Drs. Sorr, Hoffman & Shultz • Eye Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Randall Beatty

– A Partnership in Caring –

C.A. Balouris, M.D.

Comprehensive Retinal Services are available at Balouris Eye Center, PC. Drs. Sorr, Hoffman and Shultz of Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association provide complex retinal care in our office.

They treat all conditions affecting the retina including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and advanced diabetic retinopathy.

Melissa A. DeRenzo, M.D.

102 Technology Dr.•Butler•724-482-0090•www.BalourisEyeCenter.com

LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more.

Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it.

231 W. Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001

724-287-LIFE (5433) Call 711 for TTY Relay Services www.lutheranseniorlife.org/LIFE A Partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and Butler Health System