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Patricia Pjontek of Baldwin Borough loves being a volunteer nurse with the RN+WIN program.

RN+WIN program is win-win for retired nurses and the older adults they serve

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News After graduating from St. Francis Medical Center in Lawrenceville and working there as a registered nurse and nurse educator for 45 years, Patricia Pjontek of Baldwin Borough retired in 2002. But after a short while, she found that she really missed her work. “To be a nurse for three-quarters of

your life and all of a sudden you’re not . . . well, it was very emotionally difficult for me. It’s in my blood,” she says. “I bleed nursing.”

remembers. Now, Pat volunteers her nursing expertise to the program. “It gives me the feeling I’m still a nurse, and that’s a good feeling.”

So one day Pat saw an advertisement in the church bulletin for the RN+WIN program at Duquesne University. “I had been out of nursing for three or four years and just starting to feel like I needed to start doing something again,” she

Since 1994, members of the faculty and students from the School of Nursing at Duquesne University have administered and volunteered at the Nurse-Managed Wellness Continued on page 26

Do you know of an outstanding senior volunteer? Read page 13.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate program applications now available. See page 19.

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Volume 19, Number 12 Published monthly by Pittsburgh Senior News, Inc. P.O. Box 11126 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 367-2522 www.pittsburghseniornews.com pghseniornews@comcast.net

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This month’s designation as National Nutrition Month makes it the perfect time to focus on the importance of eating well for health and vitality. Yet doing so on a fixed budget can be a challenge. Check out our feature on pages 14 through 17 for an abundance of tips on getting the nutrition you need.

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Happy Easter to you and your loved ones.

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Allegheny County senior golf passes available beginning March 18 The Allegheny County Parks Department will be offering senior golf passes for the 2013 season beginning on Monday, March 18 at the North and South Park golf courses. Residents ages 55 and older may purchase the special $60 passes Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the North and South park golf course clubhouses. Season locker rentals may also be purchased for $25 each beginning on March 18.

The winter golf season will continue at the North and South Park golf courses through Sunday, March 17, after which they will close for regular season preparation. Regular season play will begin at the courses on Friday, March 29, weather and conditions permitting.

For additional information, contact the North Park Golf Course at (412) 961-0512 or (724) 935-1967 and the South Park Golf Course at (412) 835-3545; or visit http://www. alleghenycounty.us/parks/fees/golf.aspx. PSN

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Kane Regional social workers “weave threads of resilience and advocacy” every day

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arch is Social Workers Month, as designated by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the Kane Regional Centers are joining in the national celebration. Indeed, it’s an active month for recognizing social workers: National Social Worker Day is March 16 and World Social Work Day is March 19.

Social workers matter because they help millions of struggling people every day to dream differently. Social work is the profession of hope, fueled by resilience and advocacy. The social workers at Kane interact with residents and their families to provide the best long-term care options, whether that care is in a person’s home, in the community or in a facility. “Social workers are crucial in helping Kane fulfill our responsibility to the residents of Allegheny County,” says executive director Dennis Biondo.

‘We are grateful to all of our social works for the hard work they do every day, advocating for vulnerable residents and providing support to families in need.”

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In the United States, more than 650,000 of these highly trained professionals know how daunting and immobilizing life’s tragedies and obstacles can be; but they also witness the sheer determination of countless individuals and families to achieve different lives. Sometimes, all it takes to help people get on the right path is guidance toward what is possible. Other times, social workers are an immediate lifeline in crisis, providing access to resources and new life options. “Social work offers a very holistic approach to resident care. We are involved in diverse adventures such as advance directives, legal guardianships, behavioral care planning, resident and family groups, cognitive assessment and overall resident/family satisfaction with

the care provided,” said Sarah Frank, Social Services Supervisor at Kane Ross and a social worker in long term care for over 25 years.

Individuals served by social workers possess many strengths that keep them fighting for a better future despite personal and systemic barriers to success. They climb toward what is possible rather than simply accepting what the current situation may be. Professional social workers help combine these client strengths with effective personal and public advocacy.

It is with these concepts in mind that NASW announces its 2013 theme for Social Work Month: Weaving Threads of Resilience and Advocacy: The Power of Social Work.

A nation’s fabric. Our national fabric is comprised of many diverse lives. It is vibrant and strong because it has been woven from the stories of people from every continent into a compelling narrative of struggle, renewal and success. Each thread helps make a brilliant tapestry that continues to be the envy of the world.

Stronger safety nets. Resilience and determination alone cannot overcome all crises, but weaving those strengths with targeted advocacy often can. The social work profession has a distinguished history of not only providing social safety nets to the most vulnerable, but also challenging systems that impede social mobility.

Positive futures. Stories of hope in the face of tragedy share a common theme: better times are ahead. Illness, loss, abuse and poverty shape our lives in profound ways, but how we learn to deal with each circumstance can determine how much those experiences define our limitations or opportunities.

The Kane Regional Centers salute the National Association of Social Workers and other groups for creating a platform that highlights the accomplishments of social workers throughout the country.

PSN For more information, contact Bill LaLonde, community outreach representative, at (412) 422-6773 or wlalonde@ alleghenycounty.us.

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Kane Foundation to hold annual free throw contest On Monday April 8th, the day of the NCAA championship game, the Kane Foundation will hold their annual basketball free throw event in the Allegheny County Courthouse courtyard from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants in the contest will each shoot 10 free throws with supporters donating a predetermined amount of money for each shot made. For example, if $10 is pledged per shot and 5 out of 10 shots are made the sponsor would make a $50 donation. If you are looking for a good foul shooter to sponsor, executive director Dennis Biondo has a dead eye.

Photo by Margaret Stanley

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins Kane Executive Director Dennis Biondo and Kane employees Rona Ulyas, Jim Lesko and Teresa Beachley for a Kane Foundation fundraiser.

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If you would like to participate as a shooter or donor please call Guy DeLuca at (412) 422-6069 for registration forms. All funds raised will be used exclusively to support the Kane Foundation’s mission of expanding programs to enhance the quality of life of the Kane Regional Centers. PSN For more information, contact Bill LaLonde, Community Outreach Representative at the Kane Regional Centers at (412) 422-6773.

Kane centers celebrate Mardi Gras in style

• Physicians round daily • Dedicated Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit • Respite Care • Community Outings • Hospice Care • Onsite Specialized Clinics • Multiple disciplinary team

• Secure Alzheimer’s/ Memory Care at Kane Glen Hazel

Contact Kane Admissions at (412) 422-6214 Anyone wishing to make a referral after 4PM, weekends or holidays call (412) 422-6800 and have the operator page the Admissions Coordinator.

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esidents, families and staff of the Kane Regional Centers were in a festive mood on Fat Tuesday as they participated in their annual Mardi Gras parties. Many of the residents handed out beads, wore masks, donned traditional Mardi Gras attire and played music to the delight of onlookers and partygoers.

The band Mon Gumbo made their annual trek to Kane Glen Hazel on Fat Tuesday. The band has performed at many of the region’s biggest events and festivals. The residents truly enjoyed the mix of R & B and Cajun music that Mon Gumbo brought into the center. Many sang along and danced to the music. PSN

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Rehabilitation therapy helps individuals return to independence after a hospital stay

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fter being discharged from a hospital stay, you may need additional care before you can return to being fully functional and independent at home. In this circumstance, rehabilitation services provided at a short-term facility can smooth your transition from hospital to home.

What is rehabilitation?

“Rehabilitation” or “rehabilitation therapy” are catch-all terms for any type of specialized healthcare that helps to restore, enhance or maintain your physical strength, your mental abilities and your overall mobility.

Rehabilitation can serve an important function in helping you to recover and heal after experiencing an injury, illness or surgery. The goal is to enable you to gain greater independence and even return to full functions.

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“As they age, seniors face many physical, cognitive and emotional changes that can affect their level of function and well being,” says Linda Parkinson, director of rehabilitation services for Vincentian Collaborative System in the North Hills. “For example, physical activity generally declines progressively with age, causing some seniors to experience functional decline and loss of independence. However, regardless of an individual’s age, it is not too late to benefit from a rehabilitation program that includes components of both rehabilitation and wellness.”

Who provides it?

Rehabilitation therapy generally consists of a team of healthcare professionals who are licensed and trained in this particular type of treatment.

You will probably work with doctors, nurses, therapists and other staff who will devise a personalized plan of treatment based on your specific needs and condition.

Rehabilitation treatment may include: * physical therapy for maximizing your strength and mobility * occupational therapy to help you with activities of daily living * speech and language therapy to relearn how to communicate Other specialized forms of treatment include: * pain therapy * sleep disorders therapy * aquatic therapy * orthopedics * lymphedema Where is rehabilitation offered?

Rehabilitation services can be offered at a qualified facility such as a clinic, nursing home or hospital where you stay on a short-term basis, or through an outpatient program in which you travel to the facility to attend sessions then return home the same day. Again, this all depends on your individual needs.

Vincentian Home, for example, offers “comfort, encouragement and

therapy excellence in their physical, occupational and speech therapy physiatry-guided programs to get individuals feeling like themselves again, in mind, body and soul,” Linda says. “Our short-term rehabilitation center features private rooms/baths in an uplifting environment and a rehabilitation program paced to meet individuals’ needs. Patients go home feeling strong and restored, and our Outpatient Center offers a wide range of outpatient rehabilitation services.”

do not make enough progress. If this happens, and your family member is not able to manage at home, your family member may have to move to a long-stay unit.

Does insurance cover rehab services?

How much progress your family member makes toward meeting his or her initial goals may also affect insurance payment for rehab services.

Most insurances pay for rehab based on how well patients meet initial goals. Insurance coverage for intensive therapies might stop if patients

If your stay is in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility while recovering from an injury, you may qualify for Medicare’s nursing facility benefits. This depends on whether Medicare considers that you are improving while in the facility, rather than merely being cared for because you need assistance. If Medicare continues to pay after the first 20 days (during any one benefit period) of nursing facility coverage has been used up, Medicare pays all covered charges for up to 100 days except a daily “coinsurance amount” of $133.50 per day, for which you would be personally responsible.

If you have private Medigap supplemental insurance policy, that policy might pay some or all of this coinsur-

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Various local agencies and organizations offer assistive technologies to those who need them In Allegheny County, we are fortunate to have a variety of agencies and organizations that offer assistive technologies for those who need them. Here is a quick listing of some of the available local resources.

Handi-Ramp Provides ramps, lifts and other assistive devices at low prices. Call (800) 876-7267 or visit www.handiramp.com.

Paws With A Cause (PAWS)

Augmentative Communication Consultants (ACCI)

PAWS trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support that encourages independence. Call (800) 253-7297 or visit www. pawswithacause.org.

ACCI represents more than a dozen manufacturers of augmentative communication and other assitive technologies, offering demonstrations, products, workshops and consultation.

Call (412) 264-6121 or (800) 982-2248; or visit www.acciinc.com.

UPMC Center for Assistive Technology

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Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Through regional print publications, individuals and businesses can sell their new and used accessible vans, scooters, wheelchairs and more. Visit www.disableddealer.com.

Provides trained guide dogs for the visually impaired. Assistive technology training is offered in conjunction with guide dog training. Call (800) 942-0149 or visit www.guidingeyes.org.

UPMC provides technology assistance for individuals with disabilities who need assistive devices for mobility, hearing, speech and other essential everyday needs. Call (412) 647-1310 or TDD (412) 647-1325. 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.

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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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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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For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

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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.

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avigating the available maze of long-term livings services available to adults with disabilities can be confusing. But help is available. The DHS / AAA Allegheny Link to Aging and Disability Resources simplifies and streamlines access to long-term living services and supports in an effort to help older adults and people with disabilities maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

to 4:30 p.m. at One Smithfield Street, Second Floor in downtown Pittsburgh.

The Link is a collaboration among management (for individuals ages 18 DHS / AAA is a great resource for local agencies, organizations and to 59 with disabilities) and follow up to local programs and services the individuals they serve. Services ensure that individuals are receiving include information and referral, For information on programs and services the programs and services that they assistance with helping individuals for individuals with disabilities, contact applied for. ur library, Move-in to determine what programs and serthe Allegheny County Department of vices they may qualify for and would To learn more, call (866) 730-2368 or Human Services Area Agency on Aging best fulfill their needs, assistance with TTY (412) 350-5205 or visit www.al(DHS/AAA) at (412) 350-5460 or TTY completing paperwork necessary to leghenylink.com. Walk-ins are also (412) 350-5205; or visit www.alleghenyapply for programs and services,Enjoy case our library, to welcome weekdays from 8:30 a.m. Move-in county.us/dhs/olderadults.aspx.

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To register for this event, please log on to: http://pittsburghexpo.kintera.org or call the Arthritis Foundation at (412) 250-3348.

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Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

La Roche College in the North Hills next to UPMC Passavant Hospital Attend this free half-day educational seminar to learn how to help prevent and manage arthritis and other related diseases. The Expo will feature patient resources and educational information from vendors, exercise demonstrations and various health screenings.

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Salute to Senior Service awards program seeks nominations from Pennsylvania Do you know of an outstanding senior volunteer? The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults ages 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.

niorService.com. Online voting will take place from April 15 to April 30. From those state winners, a panel of senior care experts will pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree.

Home Instead will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ favorite nonprofit organizations and their stories will be posted on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice.

Nominations for outstanding senior volunteers are being accepted through March 31. State winners then will be selected by popular vote at SalutetoSe-

Senior care professionals and those who work at hospitals, senior care facilities and other places where seniors volunteer are encouraged to nominate older adults. So, too, are family caregivers and the adult children of aging parents.

Older adults also may self-nominate.

For more information, call (866) 9961087 or visit www.homeinstead.com/ greaterpittsburgh. Mail completed nomination forms to Salute to Senior Service, PO Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. PSN

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Having a healthy, well-balanced nutrition plan can be easy, inexpensive and delicious

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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his month’s designation as National Nutrition Month gently reminds us of the importance of eating well for our health and vitality. Yet as we age, our appetites and eating habits may change. Add to it that many older adults are on a fixed income, and this could actually be a recipe for not getting the proper nutrition, especially as food prices continue to climb. We’ve tried to anticipate some of your questions and concerns around maintaining a healthy diet and getting the nutrients you need to stay strong and energetic.

Can I afford to eat right?

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The short answer is yes, although eating well on a limited budget does take some planning. First, don’t shop on an empty stomach.

Purchase only the items you need and only as much as you will use.

To avoid the temptation of tossing items in your cart that you don’t need or won’t use, compile a shopping list based on a weekly grocery plan. Planning ahead is one of the biggest cost savers of all. When you plan your meals, it’s easier to know what you’ll need to buy.

While at the store, look for what’s on sale and plan your meals around those items. If zucchini or squash is in season, plan your menu to include it. Eating “according to season” can add variety to your

meals. To keep costs down, opt for generic or store brands instead of name brands. Stock up on pantry staples; items like canned tuna, multi-grain pasta, nonfat yogurt, quick oats, potatoes, frozen vegetables, brown rice and reducedsodium canned tomatoes all give a nutritional bang for less than

two bucks per package. Buy them in bulk and when on sale, and don’t forget to check the expiration dates. (For a healthy pantry list, email community.nutrition@ gianteagle.com.)

Once you’ve made a healthy soup, casserole or other meal, divide the leftovers into small servings, label and date them, and freeze for later use. Grab a container of healthy leftovers from the freezer for a quick, gourmet dinner at home, instead of dining out. Or, be the person who brings the healthy option to the next get together.

Another way to increase your buying power is to check into the various federal and local programs that are available to help you get the groceries you need (see page 16).

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A great resource to get you started is ChooseMyPlate.gov. Although your personal needs will vary with your health, current recommendations are that half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.

Buying foods that are in season and purchasing larger amounts (rather than single servings) is generally a money saver. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, color and variety are important. For protein, choose money saving meat substitutes when you can. One pound of dry beans, for example, can be purchased for $1 or $2 and yields three pounds once cooked. Purchase your grains in bulk rather than single boxes—a big bag of rice versus individual flavored rice, for example. Make sure that at least half of your grains are whole grains.

And don’t forget that dairy foods like yogurt, cheese and milk bring needed calcium.

I’m not sure how much to eat.

Get into the habit of reading food labels. Each label has a Nutrition Facts panel and an ingredient list.

Ingredients are listed from largest amount to the smallest. The Nutrition Facts detail how much protein, carbohydrates, fats, sodium, vitamins, minerals and calories are

in a serving, as well as how many servings are in the package. Studying this information will help you not only make better food choices but, just as importantly, monitor your portion sizes.

“Our need for calories decreases with age, with females needing less than males; but our activity level makes the biggest difference,” notes registered dietitian Judy Dodd, MS, RD. “For example, women over age 50 may need from between 1,600 and 2,200 calories per day, while a man may need between 2,000 and 2,800, depending on how active you are. Your current weight, height and health status (including medications) have an effect on your safe calorie goal, as well. Registered dietitians and other medical professionals can help you identify and meet your personal caloric needs.”

of small plates and more frequent eating. A meal doesn’t have to be one sitting, and it’s okay to eat the salad and come back later for the next course.”

Maybe some of the foods you used to eat no longer agree with you.

Gluten-free and lactose-free foods are more readily available now.

Check with a registered dietitian or your doctor, who can test you to see if you have an allergy or intolerance.

But don’t omit whole groups of food without medical guidance.

Food doesn’t taste the same as it used to and I don’t have as much of an appetite.

Have you noticed that your favorite chicken entrée or side dish tastes different? As we age, our senses of smell and taste can change.

“Medications and medical treatments, ill-fitting dentures, as well as health and nutrition needs can escalate the problem,” Judy says.

“Dousing food with added salt, high sodium sauces and condiments is not a good answer. Instead, try adding your favorite spices or herbs at the end of cooking. Clean out your spice rack and replace those older than two years. Check out one of the no-salt shaker seasonings for main dishes or add a dash of fresh lemon juice balsamic vinegar to salads and vegetables. As for appetite, go with the current ‘in’ trend

With age, we may also lose our sense of thirst. Drink plenty of liquids like water, 100 percent juice, milk and soup. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty. Try to add liquids throughout the day. “Keep beverages at meals to a minimum if your appetite is small but do enjoy water with lemon between meals to cleanse the palate,” Judy suggests.

You could try soup for a snack, or drink a glass of water before exercising or working in the yard.

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Having a healthy, well-balanced nutrition plan can be easy, inexpensive and delicious Continued from page 15

Federal, local and online resources for nutrition and healthy eating In Allegheny County, we are fortunate to have a variety of programs and resources that offer nutritious meals and help older adults stretch their budgets.

DHS/AAA Senior Community Center Shared Meals

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“An enjoyable way to partake in a hot, nutritious meal is to socialize with friends at your local senior center,” suggests Marian Matik, administrative officer for DHS/AAA Independent Services. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 57 DHS/AAA senior community centers. “The menus are designed to provide varied and satisfying fare for older adults and modified meals (low-fat, low-sodium, two levels of calorie control) are available to anyone with a physician’s prescription,” Marian notes. “All lunches provide one-third of an older adult’s daily nutritional requirements.” A voluntary donation is requested. To inquire about shared meals, visit your local senior center, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadults. aspx. (412-350-4172).

DHS/AAA Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Program “AAA also offers the ever-popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), through which older adults can enjoy locally grown produce harvested at its peak,”

Marian explains. One set of four checks worth $5 each is distributed to eligible older adults every summer through a one-day event (scheduled for June 18 this year) at area senior centers. Recipients must be age 60 or older, live in Allegheny County, not live in a residential facility and meet income guidelines. Checks are distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis. Eligible older adults not physically able to get to a senior center can designate a proxy to pick up and redeem the checks. Forms are available at senior centers and on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website: www.agriculture.state.pa.us. For a listing of distribution sites, call your senior center or the SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460.

Home Delivered Meals DHS/AAA’s Home Delivered Meals program (HDM)—operated through 13 service providers in the county—makes it possible to have hot, nutritious meals delivered right to your doorstep. If you are eligible and choose to get Home Delivered Meals, you’re certainly not alone; more than 400,000 meals are served each year to individuals age 60 or older who have an ongoing physical, emotional or cognitive disability that inhibits them from safely preparing a meal or who are otherwise unable to obtain their own groceries. Services may also be extended to an under-age spouse of an eligible older adult and, in some cases, may be available to individuals under age 60 with disabilities, if they reside with a homebound older adult.

Finding a Registered Dietitian Registered dietitians are the credentialed professionals who can link your nutrition and health needs with suggestions for food that fit these needs to your resources and skills.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website (Eatright.org) can link you to dietitians in your area. Local hospitals and some agencies also have registered dietitians, including some who are listed on this website.

Giant Eagle offers a service in which registered dietitians are available in select locations with classes, healthy eating-oriented store tours, as well as various nutrition education opportunities. To learn more, visit http:// www.gianteagle.com/Pharmacy/ Health-Wellness/Dietitian-Services or email nutrition @gianteagle. com. Pittsburgh Senior News has a regular column by Judy Dodd, who is always looking for questions and topics to feature on our pages.

Contact her at community.nutrition@ gianteagle.com or jdodd@pitt.edu.

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The Let’s Move Pittsburgh campaign includes an initiative called 10,000 Tables, a pledge that encourages households in our region to prepare and eat at least one homemade meal together—at a table and not in front of a TV or other electronics—each week for one year. The 10,000 Tables initiative is happening now through October 2013. If you decide to participate in the pledge, you will be able to receive helpful resources for making smart shopping choices, growing healthy ingredients at home, and cooking more nutritiously for yourself and your family. Free community events with partnering local organizations are on tap throughout the year, as well, and your household will have a chance to offer feedback on your progress. To sign up, visit Letsmovepittsburgh.org.

The website offers further information on the benefits of healthy foods and much more.

Hunger Services The Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Hunger Services offers an emergency food assistance program and can help you enroll in the SNAP program. Contact them at (412) 325-0749 or www.ulpgh.org.

Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry This pantry, administered through Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Pittsburgh, offers food assistance to families in Squirrel Hill, including kosher foods. To inquire, call (412) 421-2708 or visit www. sqfoodpantry.org.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank The Food Bank has two outreach programs: Farm Stand is an urban agriculture program that provides fresh, local produce at affordable prices to lowincome neighborhoods with limited or no access to farmer’s markets and grocery stores. Farm stands are open to the public and accept FMNP coupons (see above). Call (412) 460-3663, ext. 216 or visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.

Produce to People distributes produce and other grocery items to atneed families monthly in Braddock, Homewood, McKeesport and South Side. Your household income must be below 150 percent of the poverty level. Call (412) 460-3663, ext. 727 or visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.

The SNAP program (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) is more accessible than ever to lowincome individuals and families to buy the food they need for good health. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores. Income limits (before any deductions) for SNAP are 160 percent of poverty level and 200 percent if you are age 60 and older or disabled.

Allegheny County residents can apply by calling the state hotline at (800) 692-7462, Just Harvest at (412) 431-8963, Hunger Services Network at (412) 325-0749, your local County Assistance Office at (412) 565-2146 or the Department of Public Welfare at (800) 692-7462; or fill out an application online at Compass.state.pa.us. The DHS/ AAA SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 can also assist with SNAP inquiries Online resources These websites offer a lot of good information on healthy eating and nutrition for older adults: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eatright.org.

National Institutes of Health: Nia. nih.gov/health/publication/healthyeating-after-50 Choose My Plate is the national initiative to encourage good food choices. The website has My Tracker, a way to find out more about the nutrition in your food choices: ChooseMyPlate.gov.

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March Menu Friday, March 1: Tuna and noodles, carrots, mandarin oranges.

Monday, March 4: Turkey, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, March 5: Teriyaki meatballs, parsley potatoes, tossed salad, banana.

Wednesday, March 6: Chicken Waldorf salad, broccoli slaw, cherry tomatoes, fig newton bar.

Thursday, March 7: Steak hoagie, orzo with peas, apple.

Friday, March 8: Cod, macaroni and cheese, Italian stewed tomatoes and cabbage, chocolate chip cookies.

Monday, March 11: Boneless chicken breast, broccoli florets, rice pilaf, peach slices, oatmeal-raisin cookie.

Tuesday, March 12: Meatloaf, cauliflower florets, baked yam, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, March 13: Shredded barbecue pork, gourmet potatoes, hot leaf spinach, pineapple tidbits.

Thursday, March 14, St. Patrick’s Day menu: Corned beef and cabbage, whipped horseradish potatoes, cabbage, sugar cookie, lime sherbet.

Friday, March 15: Tuna salad, macaroni salad, corn and black bean salad, banana.

Monday, March 18: Ginger glazed boneless pork chop, brussels sprouts, brown rice, pear slices.

Tuesday, March 19: Hamburger, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, orange gelatin.

Wednesday, March 20, Birthday menu: Pepper steak au jus, whipped potatoes, applesauce cake.

Thursday, March 21: Chicken salad, red peppers and cucumbers, cabbage carrot slaw, chocolate chip cookies.

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Friday, March 22: Cheese tortellini, mixed greens, orange.

Monday, March 25: Chicken leg and thigh, broccoli florets, orzo, sliced peaches.

Tuesday, March 26: Cold roast beef, tomatoes and cucumbers, baby corn and pea salad, tapioca.

Wednesday, March 27: Stuffed cabbage, paprika potatoes, Italian green beans, Snickerdoodle cookies.

Thursday, March 28: Sliced turkey, whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, cherry gelatin.

Friday, March 29, Good Friday: Tuna salad, Italian rice salad, baby carrots, apple. PSN 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 441 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 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 – 1 (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 Elder-ado, Inc. (412) 381-6900 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010

SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Referral 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

LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300 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 4, Issue 7

Property Tax/Rent Rebate program applications now available; free filing assistance is available

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pplication forms for the Department of Revenue’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available for eligible residents to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2012.

Each resident who prepared and filed a paper rebate form last year not utilizing computer software should have received a 2012 application form by now. Renters who prepared claims last

year using computer software rather than the PA-1000 booklet received letters by mail reminding the resident to apply for a 2012 rebate and providing them with two copies of the PA-1000 Rent Certificate.

Affordable Housing for Seniors

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Income and age restrictions apply.

Contact the community of your choice for details.

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Older adults must reapply for rebates every year because rebates are based on property taxes or rent paid each year and annual income. The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2012 is June 30, 2013.

Rebates will be distributed beginning on July 1, as specified by law.

Applications are also available online at www.revenue.state.pa.us or by calling (888) 222-9190. PSN

Do You Have Chronic Low Back Pain?

Are You 65 Years Old or Older?

If so…

The Aging Successfully with Pain Research Study needs your help!

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We are asking subjects to participate in one of two health promotion workshops

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To learn more about this research study, please call,

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The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older; widows and widowers ages 50 and older; and people with disabilities ages 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975.

It costs nothing to apply for a rebate.

In response to continued inquiries and complaints regarding fee-based application filing services offered privately, the department reminds residents that free filing help is available. Application forms and assistance are available at no cost from Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators’ offices.

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Entertainment and Events 2 Become an OASIS Intergenerational tutor and help a child in your neighborhood. Free training and materials will be given to mature adults ages 50 and older. Training sessions will be on February 26 and March 5. Call John at (412) 232-2021 for details.

2 Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., Allison Park, will present Medicare 101 at 11 a.m.

March 5 and The Irish Potato Famine in History & Memory: From An Gorta Mor to Riverdance from 11 a.m. to noon March 19 Registration for these seminars is free. Those who wish to register for one or both of these events should call (412) 635-8080. Tours of Cumberland Woods Village’s independent living community will also be available. For more information, visit TheLegacyLineup.com.

2 Join the Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills for a program of music and humor to celebrate St.

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Patrick’s Day, with Dennis Smalley, at noon March 21 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Rd. and Audrey Dr., Pleasant Hills. Cost for the lunch is $6.

For additional information, or to indicate your intention to attend, call (412) 655-2000 by March 15 to be included in the lunch order.

2 Three Rivers Quilters will present their 30th annual quilt show from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 21; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

March 22; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 at the IBEW Circuit Center, Five Hot Metal Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side.

The theme for this year’s show is “Tessellations” and it will include more than 120 quilts. Admission is $7 per person, $5 between 3 and 7 p.m. on Thursday only. Convenient parking is available.

For more information about the show or Three Rivers Quilters, visit www. threeriversquilters.org.

2 The Steel Valley Rotary Club will present its 13th annual dinner dance at 5 p.m. March 23 at the Westwood Golf Club. Five Guys Named Moe will entertain. Cost is $40 per person.

Dancing will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a basket auction and a 50/50 drawing. Reservations are strongly suggested, as the event sells out. Call Jack at (412) 655-7500, ext. 338 or (412) 721-9978.

2 Chartier Senior Center presents a trip to Wildwood, NJ., May 19 to 22.

Cost is $310 PP/DBL. Cost includes round trip motor coach transportation, three nights accommodations, three breakfasts, two dinners and lots of entertainment. Call Karen at (412) 276-5056 for full details and reservations. A $50 deposit is due at the time of reservations.

ON SALE NOW! Sun., Apr. 21 2:00pm Tickets are available at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

Soldiers & Sailors inducts new members into its Hall of Valor and unveils new Medal of Honor exhibit Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust recently announced that it will induct new members into its Hall of Valor on Sunday, March 24. Preceding this special ceremony, Soldiers & Sailors will also unveil a new exhibit of five Medals of Honor, each received by local heroes. This display features medals from the Civil War, Indian Campaigns, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam.

Since 1963, the Joseph A. Dugan Jr. Hall of Valor at Soldiers & Sailors has recognized Pennsylvanian veterans that have received medals for bravery and heroism during times of military conflict. Soldiers & Sailors has inducted nearly 700 veterans as recipients of The Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Airmen’s Medal and Soldier’s Medal.

The 14 honorees who will be inducted as the Class of 2013 represent nine Western Pennsylvania counties, three branches of the military, and received four types of medals awarded for gallantry. The museum and Medal of Honor exhibit will open at noon.

The induction ceremony will begin at 2 pm in Soldiers & Sailors’ auditorium and is open to the public.

The community is invited to attend the ceremony and exhibit opening at no cost and show their support for the honorees. Reservations are also available for a celebratory dinner that will follow the ceremony in the Grand Ballroom. The cost is $40 per person and reservations can be made by calling Soldiers & Sailors at (412) 621-4253, ext. 206. To learn more, visit Soldiersandsailorshall.org. PSN

“Each year, we have the privilege to recognize the remarkable sacrifices that our local service members and veterans have made while serving our country,” says president and CEO John McCabe.

“The Hall of Valor program reflects the core purpose of our mission to honor and remember those Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.”

MiKelCo Lifts • 412-421-LIFT Reliable and Economical Lift Solutions

Joyful Reflections Spiritual Supports for the Aging Process with

Father Scott Seethaler, O.F.M., Capuchin

An Opportunity for Seniors to Reflect on How God Works Through the Different Seasons of their Lives

• Power Wheel Chair Carriers • Outdoor Stair Lifts

Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 1 pm Followed by a Reception & Information Station

• Aluminum Ramping Systems

You May Purchase Books & Items from Father Scott’s Collection

St. Susanna Parish

• Portable Ramps

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Please RSVP to 412-­‐241-­‐8240 or 412-­‐798-­‐5596 Thank You to Our Sponsors: St. Susanna Parish

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Medicare-eligible individuals can get “extra help” Medicare-eligible individuals: You may be entitled to additional help based on your income: Individuals with a monthly income of $1,396.25 or less and assets/ resources of $13,300.00 or less; and married couples with a monthly income $1,891.25.00 or less and assets/resources $26,580.00 or less.

2 Get help with your prescription drugs.

2 Get help with your Medicare Part D premium.

2 Get drug coverage in the “doughnut hole.”

2 Get your Medicare Part B premium paid for.

2 You may be eligible for PACE or PACENET. 2 Get other assistance to help lower the cost of your healthcare.

To learn more, call (412) 350-5460. PSN

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AARP Driver Safety Program The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course for drivers ages 50 and older. This eight-hour course is designed to help update driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes and how they impact driving, and to obtain an insurance discount. The following are upcoming classes offered: March 3 at 8 a.m. Dormont LifeSpan Senior Center, 1444 Hillsdale Ave., Dormont. Call (412) 343-6050.

March 21 and 22 at noon. Eastern Area Adult Services, 519 Penn Ave., Ste. 1, Turtle Creek. Call (412) 824-6880.

To learn more and to locate other classes, visit www.aarp. org (type “Driver Safety Program” in the search box) or call (888) 227-7669. PSN

Free bus trip for WWII veterans Mark your calendar for a free one day bus trip to see the WWII and Korean Memorials in Washington, DC on May 21. A box lunch and dinner are provided as well as snacks and drinks.

Call (724) 709-3614 for more information or to make a reservation. Donations from the public are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Donations can be sent to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St. Beaver. 15009 (Attn: Paula). PSN

Beechtree Commons 6460 Leechburg Rd. Verona, PA 15147 62 and Older

8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 62 and Older

Community/Game Room u Controlled Access u Elevator u Emergency Call System u Library u One-Bedroom Floor Plan u On-Site Laundry Facility u Service Coordinator u Utility Allowance u

(412) 241-9474 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Central Air ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Elevator ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ All Utilities Included ➻

(412) 798-5589 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

(Mt. Oliver)

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PLEASE CALL: (412) 829-3910 or 1 (800) 238-7555

Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Lynn Williams Apartments 3710 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Lloyd McBride Court 614 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA 15209 • Affordable housing for seniors 62 years of age and older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income • Income limitations apply.

Come see all that we have to offer!

Call (412) 821-4474

West Lake APARTMENTS 1015 Crucible St. West End, PA 15220

• Income limitations apply.

Come see all that we have to offer!

CALL: (412) 829-3910

Call (412) 734-4229

Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm

62 years of age and older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income

Remember when gum was a penny?

Gum used to be a penny. Gas was 39¢ a gallon and you were a young tyke.

Things change. But at the Roosevelt Arms, service and quality are still #1.

Come see why we are almost full!

• 1 BR starting at $692 • All utilities included • Section 8 subsidy accepted • Accessible units available • Across from Heinz Hall

Roosevelt Arms Apartments Call today! (412) 434-1425

Uptown Ebenezer Tower Apartments 420 Dinwiddie Street, Pgh, PA. 15219 62 Years or Older or Mobility Impaired • 1 Bedroom Apartments • W/W Carpet • Balcony • Card Entry Access Intercom TV System • Central Air and Heat • Utilities Included • Equipped Kitchen • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Public Transportation at Corner

Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200

(412) 391-9465

• One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments • Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door • Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost-free Refrigerator • Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

• Affordable housing for seniors

Brinton Towers Apartments

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

East Liberty -

Pennley Commons Senior Apartment Accepting Applications One bedroom, full appliances, W/W, A/C, off street parking Income limits apply Call (412) 362-2040 or stop by the Management office at 5601 Penn Avenue Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Tiffany Apartments 925 California Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Lovely updated units.

1BR $590-620+e includes central AC & heat. Elevator, laundry, social room. Parking garage available.

• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning • Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System • Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking • Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon • Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped

Don’t wait, call today! (412) 824-9000 3000 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

211 GARNIER STREET SHARPSBURG, PA 15215

412-784-8344

John Paul Plaza 62 years of age and older

Each unit features • wall-to-wall carpet • individually controlled heat and AC • large storage areas • pantry • linen closet • an intercom system • emergency pull cord devices in every bedroom and bathroom • secured doors with spring locks & peep holes • Handicapped accessible

493 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired HUD subsidized onebedroom apartments

1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 683-5850

Call 412-563-6566 or visit

Laurentian Hall Apartments

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Lawrenceville

1 or 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.

Eligibility: 62 years or older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income • Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning,

• ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED • FREE PARKING • EVENING MEALS CATERED BY NOVA CAFE • ELEVATOR BUILDING • ON BUS LINE • FREE LAUNDRY ON EVERY FLOOR Seniors (62 or older or mobility impaired) Sec. 8 available/ Income limits apply Rent is 30% of Income

Call (412) 361-4462 to arrange a tour today!

Auba Senior Citizens’ Apartments Located in the Hill District, efficiency and one bedroom apartments available • Located on bus line • Laundry facilities • All utilities included • Convenient to health care facilities, cultural activities

412-242-0273 www.steiner-reality.com

36 Bed Personal Care Facility Barrier-free Access

and shopping • Section 8 vouchers accepted Must be 55 years of age or older Contact (412)

683-8059 for applications

laundry facilities, and community room.

Call 412-687-7120 iwabel@ehdoc.org

Forest Hills Senior Apartments 2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Equipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting, A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility, Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower

Income Limits Apply 1 (800) 238-7555

Equal Housing Opportunity

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honors Rosemary LaMastro as a star volunteer will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated a passion for helping the CF Foundation, is always the first to arrive and the last to leave any CF event, and is willing to do any task.”

By Barbara Bush AARP Communications Specialist For Pittsburgh Senior News

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his month’s column is dedicated to volunteer extraordinaire Rosemary LaMastro.

AARP is not the only organization that is fortunate to have Rosie’s volunteer services. Recently at the 2013 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Reception dubbed “Dream with Us”, Rosemary was doubly honored as the first recipient of The Rose Award. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania named this award after Rosie as an honor to her devotion as a volunteer. The foundation cited that “it

This statement describes Rosie perfectly; she is an unassuming individual who likes to work in the background. She abhors having any photos taken of her and just does whatever it takes to get the project completed before moving onto the next one. Mary Pat Joseph, executive director of Cystic Fibrosis, shared her thoughts on Rosie LaMastro and volunteering: “If every organization had a volunteer as special and dedicated as Rosie is to the CF Foundation, the world would be a much better place. She brings new meaning to the word and service of “volunteer’!”

While interviewing Rosemary, I asked her what is her favorite job at Cystic Fibrosis. “The same as it

Photo provided by Mary Pat Joseph for Pittsburgh Senior News

Cara Swanson, Pat Callaghan, Kiersten Swanson and Stacie Swanson with Rosemary LaMastro, the first recipient of The Rose Award. is in working with AARP, she replied: “Preparing and packing for an event, whether it’s AARP’s Present’s for Patients or CF events.”

Rosemary likes to keep active. You will find her volunteering for other organizations such as Brother’s Brother, or the Heinz Retiree’s Club, which introduces their retirees to a myriad of volunteer projects. A pet project is a weekly visit on Mondays to personal

care home Overlook Green, where Rosie participates in playing Bunko with the residents. She also collects and supplies coupons for their pet project to clip coupons for servicemen overseas.

We are fortunate that people of Rosemary’s spirit devote their lives to better the lives of others. We all thank you Rosemary for your dedicated volunteerism to so many worthy organizations. PSN

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AARP News Bauerstown AARP #2490 will meet at noon March 12 at the Bauerstown Fire Hall, Wible Run Rd. Coffee and doughnuts will be served prior to the meeting.

The group bowls at noon Thursdays at Pines Plaza Lanes. All are welcome to attend. The chapters anniversary party will be held at 11:30 a.m. April 14.

Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. March 27 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. There will be bingo after the meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are welcome.

Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at noon March 15 at Dormont Presbyterian Church, 2865 Espy Ave. South Hills. New members and guests are welcome.

Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 7 p.m. March 12 at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd.,

Pittsburgh-West AARP Chapter #638 will resume their spring meetings for the year at 1 p.m. March 18 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. New members are needed and guests are welcome. For information, call (412) 331-2669.

Glenshaw. The meeting will be followed by refreshments and entertainment will be county singer and guitarist Walda Young.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. March 28 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township. Magician Steve Haberman will entertain with sleight-of-hand, comedy and more. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program. New members and guests are welcome.

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Pittsburgh Whitehall AARP #2050 will meet at noon March 7 at the Whitehall United Presbyterian Church, 4935 East Willock Rd., Whitehall. Coffee, tea and donuts will be available before the meeting. Guests and new members are welcome. Call (412) 884-0984 for details.

Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. March 20 at New Light Synagogue, 1700 Beechwood Blvd. at Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Singer Nick Fraso will entertain. Refreshments will be served. PSN

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RN+WIN program is win-win for retired nurses and the older adults they serve Continued from page 1 Center (NMWC), a community service program that provides preventive healthcare assistance to local lowincome seniors. “Through education and assessment as well as physical activities, the center helps older adults improve their physical and emotional wellbeing,” says Dr. Lenore Resick, director of the center and a clinical professor in the Duquesne University School of Nursing. “In addition, seniors learn how to make their own healthcare decisions, and most importantly, to extend their years of healthy and independent living.”

In 2006, the RN+WIN program was initiated at NMWC. It is designed so that retired registered nurses like Pat can volunteer one day per month for a minimum of four hours to staff a senior community center or nursing center in a senior high-rise apartment building. The RN+WIN volunteers work under the supervision of NMWC volunteer faculty who are advanced practice nurses.

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Pat volunteers at the Mt. Washington Senior Center. Like the other volunteer RNs in the program, Pat’s activities include monitoring blood pressures and weights; health assessments related to chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and osteoarthritis; and informal teaching related to health promotion and disease prevention, screenings and medications.

And yet the RNs’ interactions with older adults extend far beyond just checking vital signs and helping with physical issues.

“A lot of times, the seniors are just grateful that a nurse is there that they can talk to on a more personal level than they would their doctor,” Pat says.

“Sometimes in the doctor’s office there

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Lenore Resick and Maureen Leonardo receive a proclamation from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. isn’t enough time or they can’t relate to the doctor. That’s what I’m there for.

They ask questions about their medications or a particular physical problem they’re having, or they just want to talk about personal things.”

The connections between volunteer RN and patient can be life changing and even life saving. “One person had extremely high blood pressure, and I said ‘You absolutely must get to a doctor’,” Pat explains. “After several reminders, he finally made an appointment and got treatment. The next time I saw him, he said these words to me: ‘You saved my life’.” Another person came in saying she had a pain in her leg. I had her describe it and asked to see. She lifted her pant leg and I could see it was very red. I told her, ‘I think you have a serious blood clot in your leg. I need you to call the doctor right now.’ She went to the doctor and later told me she had a blood clot that could have been fatal. At the time, she didn’t think there was anything wrong other than she just had a pain in her leg.”

Filomena Varvaro of Ross Township, one of the first volunteers in the RN+WIN program, can relate to these stories. Twice a month, she takes a bus to the CitiParks Healthy Active Living Center on the South Side to work as a volunteer. “What impresses me about the [patients] is that whenever we sit down and talk about their health concerns, they really listen to us and they follow up—whether it’s about how to take their medications correctly, going to see the doctor for a health issue like blood sugar, or any teaching that we do,” says Filomena, who has an MS in nursing, a PhD in education and a certificate in gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was an adjunct professor for 16 years. “They ask very good questions and we try to answer them. Some will bring in their lab tests and ask for help deciphering them, or maybe someone had been to the doctor and got bad news and just wants to talk about their options. They come back and tell me how they’ve followed up.”

Filomena discovered RN+WIN when she attended an alumni breakfast at Duquesne University’s homecoming in 2005. “I was attracted to give-back to the community, and I had some time,” she says, adding that she has also volunteered at the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh in Shadyside for 28 years. The wellness component really caught my attention because I’ve always been interested in prevention and teaching patients how to take care of themselves at home, which helps them stay out of the hospital.”

It really makes you feel good knowing that we’re there for others when they need to understand their own health and to talk one-on-one with some of the questions they may have, even if it’s just ‘Should I go to the doctor with this problem’?”

Pat confirms that sentiment. “I know the seniors are grateful that Duquesne has this program, and I am, too.” PSN Services provided by RN+WIN volunteers are free of charge. To learn how your nursing skills can help local seniors and future nurses, contact Duquesne University School of Nursing at (412) 396-1845 or email nmwc@duq.edu.

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Filomena Varvaro of Ross Township has been with the RN+WIN program since its inception.

NMWC maintains sites at numerous locations throughout the city where volunteer RNs can offer their nursing skills: * St. Justin Place (Mt. Washington) * K. Leroy Irvis Towers (Hill District) * South Side Senior Center * Mt. Washington Senior Center * Homewood Senior Center * Hazelwood Senior Center * North Side Senior Center * Greenfield Senior Center * Ormsby Manor (Mt. Oliver)

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At the end of the day, what’s most memorable about being an RN+WIN volunteer, Filomena says, is that “the seniors say, ‘you’re our nurse’ and they miss us when we’re not at the center.

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Thanks for the peanuts A young lady stops by her grandmother’s house on the way to a dance. She wants to introduce her boy friend to her grandmother. As they are chatting, her boy friend spies some peanuts on the coffee table. He begins munching on them as they converse.

After about an hour, they are getting ready to leave and he thanks the grandmother for her hospitality and especially for the peanuts.

“Oh, you’re welcome young man,” she says. “I appreciate you finishing them up. Ever since I lost my dentures I can only suck the chocolate off of them.”

I marked the spot Two friends rented a boat and fished in a lake every day. One day they caught 30 fish. One guy said to his friend, “Mark this spot so that we can come back here again tomorrow.”

The next day, when they were driving to rent the boat, the same guy asked his friend, “Did you mark that spot?”

His friend replied, “Yeah, I put a big ‘X’ on the bottom of the boat.”

The first one said, “You stupid fool! What if we don’t get that same boat today!?!?”

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Shaler Library site of National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative Shaler Township and Etna Borough officials are joining forces to keep drugs out of the wrong hands. On Saturday, April 27, they will be participating in the DEA’S Fifth National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shaler police will be at the Shaler North Hills Library to collect unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, pet medications, tablets, pills, caplets, patches, vitamins and supplements, inhalers, homeopathic remedies and liquid medications in leak-proof containers. All medication should be left in the original container and void of any personal information.

Overdose deaths from prescription drugs have long exceeded deaths from heroin and cocaine combined; they have also overtaken motor vehicle crashes as a leading cause of accidental death. As a result of dangerous misconceptions about the recreational use of painkillers, our medicine cabinets have become more dangerous than our cars!

Come out to the library on April 27 and meet Norma. For more details, call (412) 781-7030. PSN

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Entertainers

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

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

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.

Bob (412) 487-3134.

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.

Enjoy Barbershop Style of Harmony? The Three Rivers Chorus is available for daytime or evening performances at your organizations’ venue. Contact Jay Garber (412) 373-0094 or jaygarber@verizon.net.

Book our handsome Barbershop Quartet for your next big event. Up-tempo, funny, recognizable songs. Call Tom at (412) 956-1209.

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.

Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.

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

Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.

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

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

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