Seniors Blue Book // South Central Pennsylvania // 2025 Edition 20 by Seniors Blue Book

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Getting Started Is Easy

Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

This section is alphabetical. You will find more than a 1,000 services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Fall Prevention, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

HEALTH AT HOME - NONMEDICAL CARE, HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE CARE

This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Non-Medical Care, the second contains Home Health Agencies, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of each section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

HEALTH AT HOME

HOUSING OPTIONS

SENIOR HOUSING

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 5 categories, depending on the type of community: Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Independent Living, Personal Care / Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. The residences are listed by county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for. You will also ﬁnd many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right decisions.

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Seniors Blue Book South Central PA

Chris & Cynthia Gartman, Publishers

Dear Fellow Inquisitive Reader,

Welcome to the 20th Edition of Seniors Blue Book for South Central PA, covering all of Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties. It is hard to believe that we have been providing resources to South Central PA for more than 10 years! The last few years have affected us all and we’re all asking, how do we know the right choices to make? Every business is asking themselves how do we find the staff we need to be able to support our clients?

We realize that we need to keep learning and be prepared for things to change, and we can help keep you informed and help you be resilient! Inside this guide you will find information about all types of senior related resources and information. Do you or your family or friends have questions? We can help you find the answers needed! The information is presented in an easy-to-use format. Look at the cut edge of the guide – do you see

Phone: 717.344.5580

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the color differences? Those colors will help you identify the sections – Resources are Blue; Health at Home is Purple and Housing is Green. We have many important articles in this edition. Make sure that you look at the Quick Tips for Diabetes and Dementia as well as how “Playing the Lotto Supports Access to Transportation”.

For more than 10 years, we’ve been helping seniors, family members and professionals find the resources they need. Know a socially isolated senior? Let us know and we might be able to bring a smile to their face. Contact our oﬃce at 717-344-5580 or email us at painfo@seniorsbluebook.com for assistance. Our goal is to help make tomorrow better than today. Let us know how we can help!

Sincerely,

Chris & Cynthia Gartman

Publishers & Certified Senior Advisors (CSA)

First & Last Steps ACP Certified Facilitators

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. Give us a call at 717.344.5580 and we will direct you to the location nearest you or go to www. SBBPenn.com and click on the “Find a Book” link to locate your closest distribution points.

The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2025.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF PRAYER

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF REALLY WORKS?

In a world filled with scientific explanations and technological solutions, it’s easy to question the efficacy of something as intangible as prayer. Yet, research suggests that prayer has tangible benefits for our lives. Studies have shown that prayer encourages recovery from mental illness, improves fertility rates, and enhances overall well-being. One particularly fascinating study conducted in India found that women undergoing in vitro fertilization who were prayed for by strangers had a fertility rate more than double that of those who weren’t prayed for. These findings aren’t just spiritually encouraging; they’re scientifically intriguing.

But beyond the measurable outcomes, prayer is fundamentally about our relationship with God. The book of Hosea paints a poignant picture of God’s desire for connection with us. “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son,” God says, using the tender language of a parent. Even when we stray, God’s love remains constant, inviting us back with open arms.

This invitation extends to the depths of our hearts. Many of us struggle with the notion that our prayers must be perfect, that we must present only our best selves to God. But the Psalms tell a different story. In Psalm 139, we see David pouring out his heart to God, moving from praise to raw anger and back to humble introspection. This teaches us a profound truth: God invites us to share our whole hearts, including the messy parts

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts,” David prays. This vulnerability before God is not just allowed;

it’s encouraged. We don’t have to pretend or suppress our emotions in prayer. God is big enough to handle our anger, our doubts, and our fears.

Another crucial aspect of prayer is understanding that God hears us, even when it doesn’t feel like it. The story of the Israelites in Egypt is a powerful testament to this truth. For 430 years, generations of Israelites cried out to God, seemingly without answer. Yet God was not deaf to their prayers. He saw their misery and heard their cries, even though His rescue came centuries later.

This long wait can be discouraging when we apply it to our own lives. We pray for healing, for reconciliation, for miracles, and sometimes those answers don’t come in our lifetime. It’s tempting to believe that God doesn’t hear or doesn’t care.

But here’s the most important thing to remember about prayer: God has already answered our greatest prayer.

The Gospels tell us of Jesus’ ministry, filled with miracles and wonders that drew crowds and sparked hope. But all of these signs pointed to the ultimate miracle: the cross. At Calvary, Jesus took on our sinfulness so that we could be clothed in His righteousness. This is the world’s greatest miracle – where dead souls are made alive.

This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t pray for other miracles or healing. We absolutely should! But when those specific prayers aren’t answered as we hope, we can rest in the assurance that God has already performed the most crucial miracle in our lives.

So how do we cultivate a meaningful prayer life?

It starts with recognizing the gift we’ve been given. Just as Esau tragically traded his birthright for a bowl of soup, we must be careful not to trade our precious relationship with God for fleeting distractions.

One simple yet profound practice comes from Mother Teresa. She suggested starting each day by saying, “Good morning, Jesus.” This small act can have a remarkable impact on our spiritual lives. It’s not about the words themselves, but about reaffirming the most important relationship in our lives first thing every morning.

This practice aligns with what Augustine, the great theologian, taught. He said that the problem with humanity isn’t that we love the wrong things, but that we love the right things in the wrong order. By starting our day acknowledging Jesus, we begin to order our lives correctly, putting our relationship with God at the forefront.

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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF PRAYER REALLY WORKS?

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF PRAYER REALLY

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF PRAYER REALLY WORKS?

As we cultivate this habit, we may not see immediate results. But over time, this simple practice can transform our perspective and deepen our connection with God. It’s like planting a seed – small and seemingly insignificant at first, but with the potential for tremendous growth.

Prayer is more than just a religious duty or a way to ask for things. It’s the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Remember these key truths about prayer:

Prayer is more than just a religious duty or a way to ask for things. It’s the heartbeat of our relationship with God. Through prayer, we open ourselves to God’s presence, invite His work in our lives, and align our hearts with His will.

As you go through your week, consider starting each day with a simple “Good morning, Jesus.” Let it be the first step in ordering your life around the values, practices, and relationships that keep you open to God’s transformative work in your life.

Prayer has the power to change us from the inside out. It’s not about perfecting a technique, but about nurturing a living, breathing relationship with the Creator of the universe.

So let’s approach prayer with renewed confidence, authenticity, and expectation, knowing that as we draw near to God, He promises to draw near to us!

This article was submitted by Ryan Clift, Pastor at East Fairview Church. Pastor Ryan can be reached at Pastor@ EastFairview.com.

1. God desires a relationship with you, no matter your past or present circumstances.

2. You’re invited to share your whole heart with God –the good, the bad, and the ugly.

3. God hears your prayers, even when the answers aren’t immediate or obvious.

4. The cross is the ultimate answer to our deepest prayer – the need for reconciliation with God.

Good morning, Jesus.

Questionnaire for Evaluating Healthcare and Lifestyle Needs

Preparing for healthcare and lifestyle needs as you age is essential to ensuring comfort, financial security, and peace of mind. At some point, most people will face ongoing and potentially large healthcare costs, these odds increase dramatically with age. This questionnaire promotes proactive planning to access and manage the financial, medical, and lifestyle aspects of aging effectively.

Lifestyle:

o Do you have a plan for transportation and appointments when you stop driving?

o Have you considered in-home services or relocating as you age?

o Are you aware of local senior services and support systems for caregiving, especially for dementia care?

Cash Flow:

o Do you know your social security or pension income and survivor benefits?

o Are you prepared for the direct and indirect costs of health insurance and emergency healthcare?

o Do you understand Medicare and Medicaid qualifications and their limitations?

o Have you planned for income changes if a spouse passes away?

Taxes:

o Do you know what healthcare-related expenses may be tax-deductible?

o Have you consulted a tax preparer to optimize deductions for increased healthcare costs?

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ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES

TM Zunic Advisory Services

(ad on page 14)

www.ZunicAdvisory.com 717-764-8992

ADULT DAY SERVICES

PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Landis Homes Adult Day Services

(ad on page 143)

1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543 717-990-7259

SeniorLIFE Harrisburg (ad on page 56)

162 N Front St, Steelton 17113

SeniorLifePA.com 717-234-5433

SeniorLIFE Reading (ad on page 56)

20 Shelbourne Rd., Reading 19606

SeniorLifePA.com

610-404-3200

SeniorLIFE York (ad on page 56) 1500 Memory Ln Ext, York 17402 SeniorLifePA.com 717-757-5433

PROVIDERS

ADAMS COUNTY

Share & Care Adult Day Care

595 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-6249

BERKS COUNTY

Ageless Harmony

3024 Penn Ave., West Lawn 19609

610-685-2382

SeniorLIFE Reading (ad on page 56)

20 Shelbourne Rd., Reading 19606 SeniorLifePA.com 610-404-3200

CHESTER COUNTY

Active Day of Exton

180 Sheree Blvd, Ste 3000, Exton 19341 610-363-8044

Active Day of Kennett Square

500 Old Forge Lane, Ste 503 Kennett Square 19348 610-388-1166

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Life Time Adult Day Care

3 Crossgate Dr, Mechanicsburg 17050

717-975-9762

Messiah Lifeways Adult Day

1155 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle 17013

717-667-8564

Messiah Lifeways Adult Day

100 Mt. Allen Dr, Mchncsbrg 17055

717-667-8564

SpiriTrust Lutheran LIFE

1920 Good Hope Rd, Enola 717-728-5433

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Brighter Living Adult Day Center

979 E Park Dr, Harrisburg 17111

717-910-0606

Portraits of Life Adult Day Services 419 Market St, Lykens 17048 717-453-9355

SeniorLIFE Harrisburg (ad on page 56) 162 N Front St, Steelton 17113 SeniorLifePA.com 717-234-5433

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Elder Day At Menno Haven 1425 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg 17201 717-709-4510

SpiriTrust Lutheran LIFE 840 Fifth Ave, Chambersburg 17201 800-840-9081

LANCASTER

COUNTY

Adult Day Services, Garden Spot Village 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland 17557 717-355-6000

Albright LIFE 417 W Frederick St, Lancaster 17603 717-509-1455

Landis Homes Adult Day Services (ad on page 143) 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543 717-990-7259

LEBANON COUNTY

Albright LIFE 113 S 9th St, Lebanon 17042 717-376-1133

Eldercare East 15 Metro Dr, Lebanon 17042 717-274-3821

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ADULT DAY SERVICES

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YORK COUNTY

Golden Visions Adult Day Services

250 Fame Av, Ste 125, Hanover 17331 717-633-5072

SeniorLIFE York (ad on page 56) 1500 Memory Ln Ext, York 17402 SeniorLifePA.com 717-757-5433

ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS/ PATIENTS

A Life to Live Home Care (ad on page 99)

18 S George St, York 17401 ALifeToLiveHomeCare.org 717-727-0431

AQUATIC CLASSES & THERAPY

ADAMS COUNTY

YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County 909 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-9171

BERKS COUNTY

Reading YMCA 631 Washington St, Reading 19601 610-378-4701

Sinking Spring YMCA 4920 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring 19608 610-678-0484

CHESTER COUNTY

Coatesville YMCA 295 Hurley Road, Coatesville 19320 610-380-9622

Jennersville YMCA

880 W. Baltimore Pike West Grove 19390 610-869-9622

Kennett Area YMCA 101 Race Street, Kennett Square 19348 610-444-9622

Lionville Community YMCA

100 Devon Drive, Exton 19341

610-363-9622

Upper Main Line YMCA

1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road Berwyn 19312 610-647-9622

West Chester Area YMCA 605 Airport Road, West Chester 19380 610-431-9622

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Carlisle Family YMCA

311 S West ST, Carlisle 17013 717-243-2525

West Shore Branch YMCA

410 Fallowfield Rd, Camp Hill 17011 717-737-9622

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Harrisburg East Shore YMCA

701 N Front St, Harrisburg 17101 717-232-9622

FRANKLIN COUNTY

McKinley Street YMCA

570 E McKinley St, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-8508

LANCASTER COUNTY

Lampeter Strasburg YMCA

800 Village Rd, Lancaster 17602 717-464-4000

Lancaster City Center

265 Harrisburg Av, Lancaster 17603 717-393-9622

LEBANON COUNTY

A L Hanford Center YMCA

201 N 7th St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-2691

YORK COUNTY

Graham Aquatic Center 543 N Newberry St, York 17404 717-718-1666

Hanover YMCA

500 George St, Hanover 17331 717-632-8211

York Jewish Community Center 2000 Hollywood Dr, York 17403 717-843-0918

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

Eldercare Locator Nationwide (Locates any AAA nationwide) 800-677-1116

Area Agency on Aging

– Adams County 318 W Middle St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-9296

– Berks County

633 Court St., #8, Reading 19601 610-478-6500

– Chester County

601 Westtown Rd, Ste 320, West Chester 19380 610-344-6350

– Cumberland County 1100 Claremont Rd, Carlisle 17015 717-240-6110

– Dauphin County 2 S Second St, Harrisburg 17101 717-780-6130

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LIFESTYLE

CASHFLOW TAXES

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o Are you aware of how recent legislation, such as the SECURE Act, affects your retirement plans?

Financial Institutions:

o Do you work with a financial advisor to manage healthcare cost increases?

o Have you reviewed your investment strategy and considered consolidating financial accounts?

o Are family members informed about your accounts to assist when needed?

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI):

o Do you know the benefits, limits, and premium changes for your LTCI policy?

o Are you aware of care costs versus LTCI reimbursement and the claims submission process?

Planning Where to Live:

o Have you decided whether to stay in your home, move closer to family, or relocate?

o If aging in place, is your home assessed for livability, or have you researched home care fees?

o Are you informed about retirement community services, pricing models, and 24-hour care needs?

Program benefits:

• Customized care plans for confident aging

• Connections to service providers and community resources

• Stress relief for clients and caregivers

CARE+ is a fee for service program offering support to individuals not eligible or not interested in government funded programs.

Additional Berks Encore services:

• Meals on Wheels – Nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors (60+)

• Medicare and Social Security

Assistance – Expert help navigating benefits

• Senior Wellness and Activity

Centers – Free fitness, entertainment, education and mid-day meals at six locations throughout the county: Douglassville, Fleetwood, Reading, Shillington, Strausstown and Wernersville.

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

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Area Agency on Aging cont’d

– Franklin County 600 Norland Ave, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-2153

– Lancaster County 150 N Queen St, Lancaster 17603 717-299-7979

– Lebanon County 710 Maple St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-9262

– Perry County

315 Keystone Way, New Bloomfield 17068 717-582-5128

– York County 100 W Market St, York 17401 717-771-9610

CARE COORDINATION

Complete Care Strategies (ad on page 20) www.CompleteCareStrategies.com 610-265-4300

PA Health & Wellness (ad on page 2) www.PAHealthWellness.com 844-626-6813

SeniorLIFE Harrisburg (ad on page 56) 162 N Front St, Steelton 17113 SeniorLifePA.com 717-234-5433

SeniorLIFE Reading (ad on page 56) 20 Shelbourne Rd., Reading 19606 SeniorLifePA.com 610-404-3200

SeniorLIFE York (ad on page 56)

1500 Memory Ln Ext, York 17402

SeniorLifePA.com 717-757-5433

CARE MANAGEMENT

Berks Encore Care+

(ad on page 19)

40 N 9th Street, Reading 19601 www.BerksEncore.org 484-577-4243

Complete Care Strategies

(ad on page 20) www.CompleteCareStrategies.com 610-265-4300

CARE MANAGEMENT - NON-PROFIT

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline (ad on pages 25, 27) www.alz.org/pa 800-272-3900

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Homeland HomeHealth

(ad on pages 111, 113)

2300 Vartan Way, Ste 270 Harrisburg 17110 www.HomelandCareers.org 717-857-7401

Homeland Center (ad on pages 111, 113) 1901 N Fifth St, Harrisburg 17102 www.HomelandCareers.org 717-221-7900

Middletown Home, The (ad on page 3)

999 W Harrisburg Pike, MIddletown 17057

www.MiddletownHome.org 717-944-3351

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES

Aging Your Way Festival

(ad on page 73)

www.CommunityHealthCouncil.com/50fest

Alzheimer’s Association –

Greater PA Chapter (ad on pages 25, 27) www.alz.org/pa 800-272-3900

Curantis Home Care Inc. (ad on page 97) www.CurantisHomeCare.com 717-851-8900

Lebanon Transit (ad on page 88) 200 Willow St, Lebanon 17046 www.LebanonTransit.org 717-274-3664

PA Health & Wellness (ad on page 2) www.PAHealthWellness.com 844-626-6813

Senior Commons at Powder Mill (ad on page 157) 1775 Powder Mill Rd, York 17403 www.PowderMill.com 717-814-5217

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES continued from page 21

Visiting Angels (ad on page 97) www.visitingangels.com/York

– Hanover 104 Carlisle St Ste 1, Hanover 17331 717-630-0067

– Lancaster County 2141 Oregon Pk, 2nd Fl, Lancaster 17601 717-393-3450

– York

1840 E Market St, York 17402 717-751-2488

COGNITIVE THERAPIES

Pleasant View Communities (ad on pages 159)

544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim 17545 www.PVCommunities.org 717-665-2445

Senior Commons at Powder Mill (ad on page 157) 1775 Powder Mill Rd, York 17403 www.PowderMill.com 717-814-5217

CONSIGNMENT SALES & SERVICES

Sterling Life Solutions (ad on pages 33)

SterlingLifeSolutions.com 484-220-3743

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Do Not Call Registry 888-382-1222

LIHEAP (Energy Assistance & Utility Help) 625 S Eighth St, Lebanon 17042 800-229-3926

US Food & Drug Administration Information 888-463-6332

CONTINUING EDUCATION

BERKS COUNTY

Berks County RACC - Reading Campus 10 S 2nd St, Reading 19602 610- 372-4721

DAUPHIN COUNTY

HACC – Harrisburg Campus 1 HACC Dr, Harrisburg 17110 717-780-2300

HACC – Harrisburg Midtown Campus 1523 N 4th St, Harrisburg 17102 717-780-2300

LANCASTER COUNTY

Elizabethtown College 1 Alpha Dr, Elizabethtown 17022 717-361-1000

HACC – Lancaster Campus 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster 17602 717-293-5000

Lancaster Bible College 901 Eden Rd, Lancaster 17603 717-569-7071

Lancaster County Career & Technology Center

– Brownstown

231 Snyder Rd, Ephrata 17522 717-859-5100

– Mount Joy

432 Old Market St, Ephrata 717-653-3000

– Willow Street

1730 Hans Herr Dr, Willow Street 17584 717-464-7050

Lancaster Theological Seminary 555 W James St, Lancaster 17603 717-393-0654

Landis Homes Institute of

Lifelong Learning (ad on page 143)

1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543 www.LandisHomes.org 717-990-7259

Penn State Cooperative

Extension & Outreach – Lancaster 1383 Arcadia Rd Ste 140, Lancaster 17601 717-540-7018

LEBANON COUNTY

HACC – Lebanon Campus

735 Cumberland St, Lebanon 17042 717-270-4222

YORK COUNTY

Adult and Continuing Education –

York County School of Technology 2179 S Queen St, York 17402 717-741-0820

HACC – York Campus 2104 Pennsylvania Av, York 17404

717-718-0328

Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI) 1031 Edgecomb Ave, York 17403 717-771-4015

Road Scholar 800-454-5768

DEMENTIA CARE

Alzheimer’s Association –Greater PA Chapter (ad on pages 25, 27) www.alz.org/pa 800-272-3900

Autumn House East (ad on page 158) 2618 E Market St, York 17402

LiveCardinal.com 717-755-5911

Autumn House West (ad on page 158) 914 W Market St, York 17401

LiveCardinal.com 717-845-7214

TM Cornwall Manor (ad on page 125) 1 Boyd St, Cornwall 17016 www.CornwallManor.org 717-274-8092

Harmony at Hershey (ad on page BC) 75 E Canal St, Hershey 17033 www.HarmonyAtHershey.com 717-220-3634

Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixthleading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for individuals age 65 and older. This devastating and debilitating disease is the ultimate thief — of memories, independence, control, time, and, ultimately, life.

And the disease is often dealt with in silence. Those facing the disease feel a stigma surrounding their diagnosis and often don’t seek the support they need. At the Alzheimer’s Association, we hear from individuals daily that they “feel alone.” Family and friends stop visiting because of “abnormal” behavior — a symptom of the disease — and caregivers become more and more isolated.

We want those diagnosed and their families to know that there

is hope, and there is help, through the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania. There are more than 5 million Americans currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and more than 15 million caregivers. In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 400,000 individuals diagnosed. We are here to provide education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment and prevention, ultimately to end Alzheimer’s disease.

We have offices locally in Harrisburg and support staff throughout the region for those facing this disease to meet with others in similar situations.

Additionally, we host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This is the Association’s largest annual awareness and fundraising event, which occurs during the fall. On Walk day, an Opening Ceremony will feature local speakers and a presentation of Promise Flowers to honor the personal reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The Walk experience is unlike any other and provides participants, friends and family the opportunity to meet and talk with other participants while raising funds to help combat this devastating disease. There will also be education and volunteering opportunities in addition to finding

out about resources available in your area.

The money raised allows our chapter to contribute to research to find a cure. These funds also help support programs and services that advance accurate and timely diagnosis of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In addition, money raised ensures significant increases to affordable, high-quality care and support for people with the disease and their caretakers.

Help us break the silence and start the conversation. Join us, along with thousands of others in your community, at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

DEMENTIA CARE

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TM Harmony at West Shore (ad on page BC)

1910 Technology Pkwy, Mechanicsburg 17050 www.HarmonyAtWestShore.com 717-403-1016

Homeland Center (ad on page 111, 113)

1901 N Fifth St, Harrisburg 17102 www.HomelandCenter.org 717-221-7900

Landis Homes (ad on page 143)

1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543 www.LandisHomes.org 717-990-7259

Luther Acres (ad on page 129)

400 St. Luke Dr, Lititz 17543 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

Oak Leaf Manor North

(ad on page 158)

2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville 17538

LiveCardinal.com 717-898-4663

TM Oak Leaf Manor South (ad on page 158) 2101 Wabank Rd, Millersville 17551

LiveCardinal.com 717-872-9100

Pleasant View Communities (ad on page 159)

544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim 17545 www.PVCommunities.org

717-665-2445

Providence Place (ad on page 141) www.Providence-Place.com

– Chambersburg 2085 Wayne Rd, Chambersburg 17202 717-709-0668

– Collegeville 4000 Ridge Pike, Collegeville 19426 610-222-5007

– Dover 3377 Fox Run Rd, Dover 17315 717-767-4500

– Lancaster 1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster 17603 717-392-4100

– Pine Grove 24 Hikes Hollow Rd, Pine Grove 17963 570-345-4999

Visiting Angels (ad on page 97) www.visitingangels.com/York

– Hanover 104 Carlisle St Ste 1, Hanover 17331 717-630-0067

– Lancaster County 2141 Oregon Pike, 2nd Floor, Lancaster 17601 717-393-3450

– York 1840 E Market St, York 17402 717-751-2488

Dementia

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental skill. It can a ect one’s ability to perform daily tasks like eating and walking. Dementia may also a ect a person’s memory, mood and ability to speak, learn and make decisions.

As the illness progresses, a person may show the following1:

BEHAVIOR SYMPTOMS

Wandering and pacing or fidgeting with objects. They may lose basic self-care skills, such as getting dressed and bathing. They may also resist help.

PERSONALITY CHANGES

They may experience feelings of suspicion, extreme anger or fear.

PHYSICAL CHANGES

Infections of the bladder, kidney or skin, or pneumonia can result from lack of movement. In the last stages, they may stop talking and walking, and lose bowel and bladder control. They may lose weight due to not eating and swallowing properly.

HALLUCINATIONS

At times, they may see people or things no one else can see. Or delusions, such as thinking that someone is trying to poison them.

Did you know?

of people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease1

of dementia cases are a result of Alzheimer’s disease1

Dementia can be stressful for the person and their loved ones, but good care can help. Use this checklist to take precautionar y measures.

If their provider orders medicines, make sure your loved one takes all of them as prescribed.

Track changes in mood and personality. Report these to their provider.

Many over-the-counter medications can cause confusion. So, talk with their provider before they take any.

Care Manager:

Name:

Phone:

Note the things that calm your loved one (sounds, smells, textures, activities, etc.). Use these when they become upset.

Work with their provider on an advanced care plan.

Make sure your loved one sees their primary care provider every year. They should get an annual wellness exam and review their medicines.

Provider:

Name:

Phone: 1 “2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.” Alzheimer’s Association, 2022. This information does not substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of your physician. Always talk to your physician or a qualified health care provider about any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. © 2023 United HealthCare Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Y0066_SPRJ77871B_C

QUICK TIPS: DEMENTIA

DENTAL RESOURCES

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Capital Region Health System 1821 Fulton St, Harrisburg 17102 717-230-3910

Hamilton Health Center 110 S 17th St, Harrisburg 17104 717-230-3958

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Family First Health 1275 York Rd, Ste 17, Gettysburg 17325 717-337-9400

LANCASTER COUNTY

Southeast Lancaster Health Svcs www.selhs.org 717-299-6371

Water Street Health 210 S Prince St, Lancaster 17603 717-358-2011

Welsh Mountain Medical & Dental Center 584 Springville Rd, New Holland 17557 717-354-4711

YORK COUNTY

Family First Health 1230 High St, Hanover 17331 717-632-9052

Family First Health 116 S George St, York 17401 717-854-8617

George WT Bentzel Dental Center 1001 S George St, York 17403 717-851-2655

DENTAL SERVICES

Smilebuilderz (ad on page 30) www.Smilebuilderz.com 717-481-7645

– Ephrata

893 E Main St, Ephrata 17552

– Lancaster 1685 Crown Ave, Lancaster 17601

2114 Spring Valley Rd, Lancaster 17601

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Senior Commons at Powder Mill (ad on page 157) 1775 Powder Mill Rd, York 17403 www.PowderMill.com 717-814-5217

DISABILITY SERVICES

PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources (ad on page 45)

www.berkslancasterlebanonlink.org www.aging.pa.gov 800-753-8827

DISCOUNT DENTAL PLANS

Smilebuilderz (ad on page 30)

www.Smilebuilderz.com 717-481-7645

– Ephrata

893 E Main St, Ephrata 17552

– Lancaster

1685 Crown Ave, Lancaster 17601

2114 Spring Valley Rd, Lancaster 17601

DOWNSIZING AND RELOCATION

Estate Solutions Pro (ad on page 31)

342 N Queen St. Lancaster 17603 www.LancasterEstateSolutions.com 717-220-0123

Realty One Group (ad on page 69) 415 N Prince St, Lancaster 17603 www.CertainSale.net/Retirement

– Mike Julian 717-449-0522

– Missy Boots 717-823-8140

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When facing significant life transitions—like right-sizing your home for aging in place or downsizing for a move— planning is essential. A compassionate and skilled Senior Move Management (SMM) team can make all the difference in easing the process for seniors and their families.

A trustworthy SMM company offers more than logistics; it provides emotional and practical support during challenging times. The most effective teams possess key qualities that define their service:

1. Compassion and Empathy:

These are the foundations of successful senior transitions. A qualified SMM team must be emotionally intelligent, patient, and respectful, moving at a pace that acknowledges the emotional weight of the process. Listening attentively and offering kind, supportive care builds trust and reduces stress.

2. Clear Communication:

Transparency is vital. Seniors and their families must understand what to

Navigating Life-Changing Transitions with Senior Move Management

expect at every stage. A good SMM company communicates clearly about pricing, services, and timelines, avoiding jargon and ensuring accessibility for clients who may have hearing or cognitive challenges. Written plans and updates ensure confidence and clarity.

3. Strong Organizational Skills:

Relocations involve coordinating real estate deadlines, floor planning, and move-in schedules with senior living communities or families. Experienced SMM teams bring project management skills to streamline this complex process.

4. Knowledge of Aging and Accessibility:

Understanding the health and mobility needs of aging clients is critical. Senior Move Managers should factor in medical conditions and accessibility concerns when planning the transition.

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DOWNSIZING AND RELOCATION

continued from page 31

Sterling Life Solutions (ad on page 33)

SterlingLifeSolutions.com 484-220-3743

DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES & INFORMATION

PennDot Photo and Exam Center

– Adams 59 N 5th ST, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-0308

– Berks 625 Cherry St, Reading 19602 610-736-4211

– Chester

225 W Lancaster Ave., Malvern 19355 800-932-4600

– Cumberland 950 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle 17015 717-249-3918

– Dauphin 1101 S Front St, Harrisburg 800-932-4600

– Franklin 1320 Lincoln Hwy E, Chambersburg 17202 717-391-6190

– Lancaster 131 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster 17603 717-299-7649

– Lebanon

900 E Cumberland St, Lebanon 17042 717-274-5384

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DRIVERS LICENSES OFFICES

& INFORMATION continued from page 33

– Perry 5 Broadway Dr, Duncannon 17020 717-834-3047

– York

2130 S Queen St, York 17403 717-848-9341

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Area Agency on Aging

– Adams County

318 W Middle St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-9296

– Berks County

633 Court St, #8, Reading 19601 610-478-6500

– Chester County

601 Westtown Rd, Ste 320, West Chester 19380 610-344-6350

– Cumberland County

1100 Claremont Rd, Carlisle 717-240-6110

– Franklin County

600 Norland Ave, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-2153

– Lancaster County

150 N Queen St, Lancaster 17603 717-299-7979

– Lebanon County

710 Maple St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-9262

– Perry County

315 Keystone Way, New Bloomfield 17068 717-582-5128

– York County 100 W Market St, York 17401 717-771-9610

Dauphin County Elder Abuse Task Force – 295 State Dr, Elizabethville 717-905-2508

– 2 S Second St, Harrisburg 17101 717-780-6130

Domestic Violence Legal Clinic

35 E Orange St, Lancaster 17602 717-291-5826

National Center on Elder Abuse 800-677-1116

Office of Attorney General 866-623-2137

Pennsylvania Attorney General –Consumer Education Office Strawberry Sq, Harrisburg 17120 717-787-9707

Still Waters Access – York (a program of York YWCA) PO Box 1323, Hanover 17331 717-637-2235

Task Force On Domestic Violence – York County 717-845-2631

Victim Assistance Center (a program of Hanover YWCA) 23 W Chestnut St, Hanover 800-422-3204

Violence Prevention Education Services 1101 Market St, Harrisburg 717-234-7931

ELDER CARE PLANNING

Bellomo & Associates (ad on page 1)

www.BellomoAssociates.com 717-844-9011

– Lancaster

1755 Oregon Pike, Suite 101, Lancaster 17601

– York

3198 E Market St, York 17402

Complete Care Strategies (ad on page 20)

www.CompleteCareStrategies.com 610-265-4300

ELDER LAW

Antanavage Farbiarz, PLLC (ad on page 39)

www.AntanavageFarbiarz.com 610-562-2000

– Hamburg 64 N 4th St, Hamburg 19526

– Wyomissing 2609 Keiser Blvd, Ste 102, Wyomissing 19610

Bellomo & Associates (ad on page 1) www.BellomoAssociates.com 717-844-9011

– Lancaster

1755 Oregon Pike, Suite 101, Lancaster 17601

– York

3198 E Market St, York 17402

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES & RESOURCES

Harmony at Hershey (ad on page BC)

75 E Canal St, Hershey 17033

www.HarmonyAtHershey.com 717-220-3634

Harmony at West Shore (ad on page BC)

1910 Technology Pkwy, Mechanicsburg 17050

www.HarmonyAtWestShore.com 717-403-1016

Luther Acres (ad on page 129)

600 E Main St, Lititz 17543 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ad on page 188) 998 S Russell St, York 17402 www.mn-rc.org 717-755-1964

PA Department of Labor & Industry 651 Boas St, Harrisburg 17121 717-787-5279

Pennsylvania Dept of Military & Veteran Affairs

Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville 17003 717-861-8719

St. John’s Herr Estate (ad on page 129) 200 Luther Ln, Columbia 17512

www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

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Elder Law Without Care

Solution

Throughout my twenty-year career in Estate Planning and Elder Law, I have always found pride in our team here at Bellomo & Associates. While we strive to do the very best for our clients, and although my pride in our firm has remained strong, I continued to feel as though we needed a key component. For a long time, I could not put my finger on exactly what this missing component may be until I met a friend who had begun to incorporate Life Care Planning into his firm. He explained how they had hired a Client Care Advocate to serve his clients better and after several conversations, I knew that this was exactly what we were missing.

Providing our clients and families with clear answers that help them feel confident and knowledgeable about their decisions is a priority. There were few things more frustrating than being unable to provide the answers and support they needed when we got questions such as, “How do I make sure that Mom is safe at home,” or “Is assisted living the right choice,” or “When should we consider a skilled nursing facility?” We would refer to outside

organizations to get families the help they needed, but I knew that ultimately, I wanted our firm internally equipped to help in this area.

For nearly three years, our firm has been a member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. Meg Motter, a licensed social worker, and our Client Care Advocate, brings thirty-five years of experience to the table. She helps families assess their current needs, answer any questions, help to provide the right course of action for their individual needs and wants, and so much more. Being able to add this piece to our firm has served to benefit both our clients and our staff. We are now able to support and advise in ways we could not have before.

If you are interested in learning more about Life Care Planning and specifically about how our Client Care Advocate can assist you and your family in putting together a plan, please call our office at (717) 844-9011, where we would love to help you.

It is a gift to be able to care for our community in this way.

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Bellomo & Associates LLC. See their ad on page 1.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES continued from page 35

Visiting Angels (ad on page 97) www.visitingangels.com/York

– Hanover

104 Carlisle St Ste 1, Hanover 17331 717-630-0067

– Lancaster County 2141 Oregon Pike, Fl 2, Lancaster 17601 717-393-3450

– York

1840 E Market St, York 17402 717-751-2488

ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION

Adams Electric Project Helping Hand

204 W King St, Shippensburg 17257 888-232-6732

Community Progress Council 717-846-4600

First Energy’s WARM Program

200 First St, Millersburg 17061 888-282-6816

Home Weatherization – York Cty Planning Commission

28 E Market St, York 17401 717-771-9870

LIHEAP (Energy Assistance & Utility Help)

liheapassistance.org 866-215-3911

New Hope Ministries 717-766-7333

PPL Assistance Program (WRAP) pplelectric.com

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND

Project Share 717-249-7773

South Central Community Action 717-263-5060 ext 252

UGI Gas Assistance 800-844-9276

United Way of Carlisle 717-243-4805

ESTATE CLEANOUTS

Sterling Life Solutions (ad on page 33)

SterlingLifeSolutions.com 484-220-3743

ESTATE PLANNING

Antanavage Farbiarz, PLLC (ad on page 39) www.AntanavageFarbiarz.com 610-562-2000

– Hamburg 64 N 4th St, Hamburg 19526

– Wyomissing 2609 Keiser Blvd, Ste 102, Wyomissing 19610

Bellomo & Associates (ad on page 1) www.BellomoAssociates.com 717-844-9011

– Lancaster 1755 Oregon Pike, Suite 101, Lancaster 17601

– York

3198 E Market St, York 17402

Estate Planning Made Simple!

Middletown Home, The (ad on page 3)

999 W Middletown Pike Middletown 17057 www.MiddletownHome.org 717-944-3351

– Berks County

625 Cherry St, 3rd Floor, Reading 19602 866-215-3912

− Chester

100 James Buchanan Dr., Thorndale 19372

Senior Commons at Powder Mill (ad on page 157) 1775 Powder Mill Rd, York 17403 www.PowderMill.com 717-814-5217

– Cumberland 33 Westminster Dr, Carlisle 717-240-2700

– Dauphin 2432 N 7th St, Harrisburg 17110 717-787-2324

– Franklin

620 Norland Ave, Chambersburg 17201 717-264-6121

– Lancaster 823 Manor St, Lancaster 17604 717-299-7411

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

continued from page 39

– Lebanon

625 S 8th St, Lebanon 17042 717-270-3600

– Perry

100 Centre Dr, New Bloomfield 17068 717-582-2127

– York

130 N Duke St, York 17405 717-771-1100

Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-Housing Program

1101 Market St, Harrisburg 717-234-7931

PA Dept of Human Services

Waiver Program www.paieb.com 877-550-4227

PA Reduced Car Registration Fee 800-932-4600

Salvation Army (Emergency Financial Assistance)

131 S Queen St, Lancaster 17603 717-397-7565

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Zunic Advisory Services

(ad on page 14)

www.ZunicAdvisory.com 717-764-8992

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

BERKS COUNTY

Reading YMCA

631 Washington Street, Reading 19603 610-378-4700

Sinking Spring YMCA 4920 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring 19608 610-678-0484

CHESTER COUNTY

Coatesville YMCA

295 Hurley Road, Coatesville 19320 610-380-9622

Jennersville YMCA

880 W. Baltimore Pike West Grove 19390 610-869-9622

Kennett Area YMCA

101 Race Street, Kennett Square 19348 610-444-9622

Lionville Community YMCA

100 Devon Drive, Exton 19341 610-363-9622

Upper Main Line YMCA

1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road Berwyn 19312 610-647-9622

West Chester Area YMCA

605 Airport Road, West Chester 19380 610-431-9622

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Carlisle Family YMCA

311 S West ST, Carlisle 17013 717-243-2525

West Shore Branch YMCA

410 Fallowfield Rd, Camp Hill 17011 717-737-9622

FRANKLIN COUNTY

McKinley Street YMCA

570 E McKinley St, Chmbrsbrg 17201 717-263-8508

LANCASTER COUNTY

YMCA at New Holland 123 N Skirk Rd, New Holland 17557

717-354-4747

LEBANON COUNTY

A L Hanford Center YMCA

201 N 7th St, Lebanon 17046

717-273-2691

YORK COUNTY

Autumn House East (ad on page 158)

2618 E Market St, York 17402 LiveCardinal.com 717-755-5911

Littlestown YMCA 95 Keystone St, Littlestown 717-359-9733

Senior Commons at Powder Mill (ad on page 157) 1775 Powder Mill Rd, York 17403 www.PowderMill.com 717-814-5217

South Hanover YMCA

1013 Baltimore St, Hanover 17331 717-632-0294

YMCA Dover 1705 Palomino Rd, Dover 17315 717-292-5622

York Eastern Branch YMCA

101 Shoe House Rd, York 17406

717-755-7144

York Jewish Community Center 2000 Hollywood Dr, York 17403

717-843-0918

York Southern Branch YMCA 100 Constitution Av, Shrewsbury 17361

717-235-0446

YWCA York 320 E Market St, York 17403

717-845-2631

FOOD RESOURCES

(see also Meals on Wheels)

AmpleHarvest.OrgFor donations from your garden!

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (ad on page 42) 3908 Corey Rd, Harrisburg 17109 www.CentralPAFoodBank.org 877-999-5964

ADAMS COUNTY

SCCAP Food Pantries 153 N Stratton St, Gettysburg 17325 717-344-7634

BERKS COUNTY

Helping Harvest 117 Morgan Drive, Reading 19608 610-926-5802

CHESTER COUNTY

Chester County Food Bank 650 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton 19341 610-873-6000

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Kings Kettle Food Bank 30 N Fayette St, Shippensburg 17257

717-530-9200

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The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank offers SNAP application assistance through our toll-free helpline Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. CALL TODAY AT 1.877.999.5964.

Our associates are also trained to locate additional food assistance through our network of over 1,100 agency partners and programs.

FOOD RESOURCES continued from page 41

New Hope Ministries Food Bank 5228 E Trindle Rd, Mchncsburg 17050 717-766-7333

Salvation Army Food Bank and Soup Kitchen 20 E Pomfret St, Carlisle 17013 717-249-1411

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Crosspoint Food Pantry 6570 Miﬄin Av, Harrisburg 717-545-1911

Ecumenical Food Pantry 901 N 6th St, Harrisburg 17102 717-233-6731

Hershey Food Bank 120 E Derry Rd, Hershey 17033 717-520-3143

Zion Missionary Church 212 N Progress Av, Harrisburg 17109 717-541-0388

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Food Stamps / SNAP – Franklin 620 Norland Ave, Chambersburg 17201 800-921-8839

Maranatha Ministries Food Pantry 195 Loudon St, Chambersburg 17201 717-264-7785

Pete’s Pantry Salem United Brethren Church 4349 Letterkenney Rd, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-4123

SCCAP Food Pantries 533 S Main St, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-5060

LANCASTER COUNTY

Columbia Food Bank, The

340 Locust St, Columbia 17512 717-449-5101

Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown

206 S Market St, Elizabethtown 17022 717-361-8149

Crispus Attucks Community Center

407 Howard Av, Lancaster 17602 717-394-6604

Lighthouse Assembly of God His

Helping Hands Food Pantry

105 Earland Dr, New Holland 17557 717-354-0056

Manheim Central Food Pantry

334 W Gramby St, Manheim 17545 717-665-2331

Petra Food Bank

565 Airport Rd, New Holland 17557 717-354-5394

Salvation Army (Food Pantry)

131 S Queen St, Lancaster 17603 717-397-7565

LEBANON COUNTY

Annville Senior Community Center

Maple St Senior Community Center 710 Maple St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-1048

Myerstown Senior Community Center 59 N Ramona Rd, Myerstown 17067 717-866-6786

Northern Lebanon Senior Community Center 335 N Lancaster St, Jonestown 17038 717-865-0944

PERRY COUNTY

Food Stamps / SNAP – Perry 100 Centre Dr, New Bloomfield 17068 800-911-1929

Perry County Food Bank 717-582-9978

YORK COUNTY

York County Food Bank (ad on page 43)

254 W Princess St, York 17401 www.YorkFoodBank.org 717-846-6435

Golden Connections Community Center Inc 20C Gotham Pl, Red Lion 17356 717-244-7229

200 S White Oak St, Annville 17003 717-867-1796 Continued on next page

Senior Food Box Program

FOOD RESOURCES

continued from page 43

Hanover Area Council of Churches

136 Carlisle St, Hanover 17331 717-633-6353

Red Land Senior Center Inc

(Community Evening Meal Program) 736 Wyndamere Rd, Lewisberry 17339 717-938-4649

Windy Hill Senior Center Inc

1472 Roth’s Church Rd Spring Grove 17362 717-225-0733

FOOT CARE

OSS Health Foot & Ankle

(ad on page 65)

3230 Eastern Blvd., York 17402 www.OSSHealth.com 717-755-0722

GLASSES

TM Darrell M. Sipe Opticians and Hearing Aids (ad on page 47) www.DarrellMSipe.com 717-632-5558

GUARDIANSHIP

Jewish Family Services

3333 N Front St, Harrisburg 717-233-1681

MidPenn Legal Services

– Adams County 128 Breckenridge St, Gettysburg 17325 717-344-7624

– Cumberland & Perry Counties 401 E Louther St, #103, Carlisle 17013 717-243-9400

– Dauphin County 213A N Front St, Harrisburg 17101 717-232-0581

– Franklin County

230 Lincoln Way E, Ste A, Chambersburg 17201 717-264-5354

– Lancaster County 38 N Christian St, #200, Lancaster 17602 717-299-0971

– Lebanon County 513 Chestnut St, Lebanon 17042 717-274-2834

– York County

29 North Queen St, York 17403 717-848-3605

Wise Options

2000 Hollywood Dr, York 17403 717-843-5011

HEALTH & HELP LINES

Aging Your Way Festival (ad on page 73) www.CommunityHealthCouncil.com/50fest Alzheimer’s Association –

Greater PA Chapter (ad on page 25, 27) www.alz.org/pa 800-272-3900

PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources (ad on page 45) www.berkslancasterlebanonlink.org www.aging.pa.gov 800-753-8827

At Darrell M. Sipe Opticians and Hearing Aids, we see patients who are of the age where either they wear multifocal lenses or they are getting to the point where they need multifocal lenses. For those who are not currently wearing glasses with multifocal lenses, the question of which lenses are best, needs to be answered.

Making Sense of Multifocal Lenses

The first option that needs to be explored is progressive no-line bifocals. These lenses are ever evolving and give the wearer a wide range of vision, from their distance at the top down to the near vision at the bottom, these lenses gradually increase in power as the wearer looks down lower through the frame. Ideally, this would be the lens choice for first-time multifocal wearers. An adaptation period is necessary since this would be the first time using a lens that magnifies at the bottom.

Patients who previously wore other types of multifocal lenses are also good candidates for progressive lenses. However, they may have greater difficulty adapting, since they are accustomed to other designs.

Progressive lenses are not all the same. These lenses range in quality and design from standard to super premium with designs that meet specific lifestyles and needs. Progressive lenses have improved greatly over the years with the introduction of digital surfacing. While the cost may be increased with a more premium lens, the ease of use will increase as well.

Progressives, of course, are not the only type of multifocal lens options for a patient. Whether it be a type of lens that the patient is used to, or a specific need that they have, a lined bifocal or trifocal may be the best option. If a patient has become accustomed to wearing a lined lens and they are happy with it, we would recommend staying with that lens design.

Some patients may have certain medical conditions, work needs, or hobbies that would make a lined multifocal a better fit for them as it gives a very distinct area for the patient to look through for their near vision.

The rest of the lens has the distance prescription. These lenses still require some adaptation but may be easier to get accustomed to.

The best way to determine what may work best for you is to sit down with an optician or optometrist and discuss your needs. In many cases, optical offices will offer you the ability to change the type of multifocal lens within a certain time frame. Moving from single vision lenses to multifocals doesn’t have to be a scary experience. It’s far better than fumbling through multiple pairs of glasses for your distance and reading needs. Your local optician or our professionals at Darrell M. Sipe Opticians and Hearing Aids can assist you today!

This article was submitted by Ryan Oberholtzer, Hearing Instrument Specialist with Darrell M. Sipe Opticians and Hearing Aids. See their ad on page 47.

MAKING SENSE OF MULTIFOCIAL LENSES

HEARING - AUDIOLOGISTS / HEARING AIDS

Darrell M. Sipe Opticians and Hearing Aids (ad on page 47) www.DarrellMSipe.com 717-632-5558

HEARING SERVICES AND RESOURCES

American Speech Language and Hearing Assoc 800-638-8255

Center for Hearing Loss Help www.hearinglosshelp.org 717-993-8555

Deaf & Hard of Hearing 150 Farmington Ln, Lancaster 17601 717-397-4741

National Institute on Deafness 800-241-1044

HMO’S & HEALTH INSURANCE

PA Health & Wellness (ad on page 2) www.PAHealthWellness.com 844-626-6813

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

& MODIFICATIONS

Center for Independent Living of Central PA www.cilcp.org 717-731-1900

Center for Independent Living Opportunities – York 127 W Market St, York 17401 717-849-0991

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency – Access Home Modification Harrisburg 17105 800-822-1174

HOSPITALS

ADAMS COUNTY

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital 147 Gettys St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-2121

BERKS COUNTY

Penn State Health St. Joseph 2500 Bernville Road, Reading 19605 610-378-2000

Reading Hospital 420 S. Fifth Avenue, West Reading 19611 484-628-8000

CHESTER COUNTY

Chester County Hospital, The 701 East Marshall Street West Chester 19380 610-431-5000

Paoli Hospital 255 West Lancaster Ave, Paoli 19301 484-565-1000

Phoenixville Hospital 140 Nutt Rd, Phoenixville 19460 610-983-1000

St John Vianney Hospital 151 Woodbine Road Downingtown 19335 610-269-2600

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Penn State Health

Hampden Medical Center

2200 Good Hope Rd, Enola 17025

717-981-9000

UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle

361 Alexander Spring Rd, Carlisle 17015

717-249-1212

UPMC Pinnacle West Shore 1995 Technology Pkwy, Mechanicsburg 17015 717-791-2600

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

503 N 21st St, Camp Hill 17011 717-763-2100

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Penn State Health

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

500 University Dr, Hershey 17033

717-531-8521

UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital

4300 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg 17109

717-652-3000

UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg

111 S Front St, Harrisburg 17108

717-782-3131

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital

112 North Seventh St, Chambersburg 17201

717-267-3000

Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital

501 East Main St, Waynesboro 17268

717-765-4000

LANCASTER COUNTY

Lancaster General Hospital 555 N Duke St, Lancaster 17604 717-544-5511

Penn State Health - Lancaster County Medical Center 2160 State Rd, Lancaster 17601

UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster 250 College Av, Lancaster 17603 717-291-8211

UPMC Pinnacle Lititz 1500 Highlands Dr, Lititz 17543 717-625-5000

WellSpan Ephrata 169 Martin Av, Ephrata 17522 717-733-0311

LEBANON COUNTY

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital PO Box 1281 Fourth & Walnut Sts, Lebanon 17042 717-270-7500

YORK COUNTY

UPMC Pinnacle Hanover

300 Highland Ave, Hanover 17331 717-316-3711

UPMC Pinnacle Memorial 325 S Belmont St, York 17403 717-843-8623

WellSpan York Hospital 1001 S George St, York 17403 717-851-2345

HOSPITALS – LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE (LTACH)

Select Specialty Hospital

– 111 S Front St, Harrisburg 17101 717-724-6601

– 1001 S George St 5th Fl, York 17405 717-812-2420

– 503 N 21st St 5th Fl, Camp Hill 17011 717-972-4560

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

TM Middletown Home, The (ad on page 3)

999 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown 17057

www.MiddletownHome.org 717-944-3351

INCOME TAX FILING

Zunic Advisory Services

(ad on page 14)

www.ZunicAdvisory.com 717-764-8992

INSURANCE CLAIMS NAVIGATION

RN Insurance Navigators (ad on page 45)

www.RNsurance.com 717-807-7900

LEGAL SERVICES (NO FEE)

Area Agency on Aging

– Dauphin County

2 S Second St, Harrisburg 17101 717-780-6130

– Lebanon County 710 Maple St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-9262

– York County 100 W Market St, York 17401 717-771-9610

Lancaster County Office of Aging 150 N Queen St, Lancaster 17603 717-299-7979

Legal Aid of Southeastern PA 222 N Walnut St. 2nd Floor West Chester 19380 610-436-4510

MidPenn Legal Svcs

– Adams County 128 Breckenridge St, Gettysburg 17325 717-344-7624

– Berks County 35 N Sixth St, Ste 101, Reading 19601 610-376-8656

– Cumberland & Perry Counties 401 E Louther St, #103, Carlisle 17013 717-243-9400

– Dauphin County 213A N Front St, Harrisburg 17101 800-326-9177

– Franklin County 230 Lincoln Way E, #A, Chambersburg 17201 717-264-5354

– Lancaster County 38 N Christian St, Lancaster 17602 717-299-0971

– Lebanon County 513 Chestnut St, Lebanon 17042 717-274-2834

– York County

29 North Queen St, York 17403 717-848-3605

Office for Dispute Resolution

6340 Flank Dr, Harrisburg 17112 800-222-3353

LIBRARIES

ADAMS COUNTY

Jean Barnett Memorial Library

105 Locust St, East Berlin 17306 717-259-9000

Carroll Valley Library

5685 Fairfield Rd, Carroll Valley 17320 717-642-6009

Gettysburg Library

140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 717-344-5716

Harbaugh-Thomas Library

59 W York St, Biglerville 17307 717-677-6257

Littlestown Library

232 N Queen St, Littlestown 17340 717-359-0446

New Oxford Area Library

122 N Peter St, New Oxford 17350 717-624-2182

BERKS COUNTY

Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 8601 Lancaster Ave., Bethel 19507 717-933-4060

Boone Area Library

129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro 19508 610-582-5666

Boyertown Community Library

24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown 19512 610-369-0496

Brandywine Community Library 60 Tower Dr., Topton 19562 610-682-7115

Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Dr., Reading 19606 610-406-9431

Fleetwood Area Public Library

110 W. Arch St., Fleetwood 19522 610-944-0146

Hamburg Public Library

35 N. Third St., Hamburg 19526 610-562-2843

Kutztown Community Library

70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown 19530 610-683-5820

Mifflin Community Library

6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington 19607 610-777-3911

Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd., Laureldale 19605 610-929-0589

Reading Public Library

– Northeast Branch 1348 North 11th St., Reading 19604 610-655-6361

– Northwest Branch 901 Schuylkill Ave., Reading 19601 610-655-6360

– Southeast Branch 1426 Perkiomen Ave., Reading 19602 610-655-6362

Robesonia Community Library

75-A S Brooke St., Robesonia 19551 610-693-3264

Schuylkill Valley Community Library 1310 Washington Rd., Leesport 19533 610-926-1555

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Sinking Spring Public Library

3940 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring 19608

610-678-4311

Spring Township Library

78C Commerce Dr., Wyomissing 19610

610-373-9888

Village Library

207 N Walnut St., Morgantown 19543 610-286-1022

Wernersville Public Library

100 N. Reber St., Wernersville 19565 610-678-8771

West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library

101 Woodside Ave., West Lawn 19609 610-678-4888

Womelsdorf Community Library 203 W. High St., Womelsdorf 19567 610-589-1424

CHESTER COUNTY

Atglen Public Library

121 Main Street, PO Box 190 Atglen 19310 610-593-6848

Avon Grove Library 117 Rosehill Ave, West Grove 19390 610-869-2004

Chester County Library & District Center

450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton 19341 610-344-5600

Chester Springs Library 1709 Art School Rd, Chester Springs 19425 610-827-9212

Coatsville Area Public Library

501 E. Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville 19320 610-384-4115

Downingtown Library 122 Wallace Ave., Downingtown 19335 610-269-2741

Easttown Library 720 First Ave., Berwyn 19312 610-644-0138

Henrietta Hankin Branch 215 Windgate Dr., Chester Springs 19425 610-344-5604

Honey Brook Community Library 687 Compass Rd., Honey Brook 19344 610-273-3303

Kennet Library 320 E State St., Kennett Square 19348 610-444-2702

Malvern Public Library 1 E 1st Ave #2, Malvern 19355 610-644-7259

Oxford Library Company 48 S 2nd St., Oxford 19363 610-932-9625

Paoli Library 18 Darby Rd, Paoli 19301-1416 610-296-7996

Parkesburg Free Library 105 West St., Parkesburg 19365 610-857-5165

Phoenixville Public Library 183 Second Ave, Phoenixville 19460 610-933-3013

Spring City Public Library 245 Broad St., Spring City 19475 610-948-4130

Tredyffrin Public Library

582 Upper Gulph Rd, Strafford 19087-2052 610-688-7092

West Chester Public Library 415 N. Church St., West Chester 19380 610-696-1721

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Amelia Givin Library 114 N Baltimore Ave, Mt Holly Springs 17065 717-486-3688

Bosler Library 158 W High St, Carlisle 17013 717-243-4642

East Pennsboro

98 S Enola Dr, Enola 17025 717-732-4274

Fredricksen Library

100 N 19th St, Camp Hill 17011 717-761-3900

John Graham Library

9 Parsonage St, Newville 17241 717-776-5900

New Cumberland Library

1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cmbrlnd 17070 717-774-7820

Shippensburg Library

73 W King St, Shippensburg 17257 717-532-4508

Simpson Library 16 N Walnut St, Mechanicsburg 17055 717-766-0171

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Bureau of State Library

607 S St, Harrisburg 17120

717-783-5950

East Shore Area Library 4501 Ethel St, Harrisburg 17109 717-652-9380

Elizabethville Area Library

80 N Market St, Elizabethville 17023 717-362-9825

Hershey Public Library

701 Cocoa Av, Hershey 17033 717-533-6555

John Harris – Simon Cameron

Mansion

219 S Front St, Harrisburg 17104 717-233-3462

Johnson Memorial Library 799 Center St, Millersburg 17061 717-692-2658

Kline Library 530 S 29th St, Harrisburg 17104 717-234-3934

Madeline L Olewine Memorial Library 2410 N 3rd St, Harrisburg 17110 717-232-7286

McCormick Riverfront Library 101 Walnut St, Harrisburg 17101 717-234-4976

Northern Dauphin Library

683 Main St, Lykens 17048 717-453-9315

William H & Marion C Alexander Family Library 200 W 2nd St, Hummelstown 17036 717-566-0949

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 45 E Main St, Waynesboro 17268 717-762-3335

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Blue Ridge Summit Free Library

13676 Monterey Ln, Blue Ridge Summit 17214 717-794-2240

Coyle Free Library

102 N Main St, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-1054

Grove Family Library

101 Ragged Edge Rd S, Chambersburg 17202 717-264-9663

Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library

305 E Baltimore St, Greencastle 17225 717-597-7920

Saint Thomas Library

30 School House Rd, St Thomas 17252 717-369-4716

LANCASTER COUNTY

Adamstown Area Library

3000 N Reading Rd, Reinholds 17569 717-484-4200

Columbia Public Library

24 S Sixth St, Columbia 17512 717-684-2255

Eastern Lancaster County Library 11 Chestnut Dr, New Holland 17557 717-354-0525

Elizabethtown Public Library

10 S Market St, Elizabethtown 17022 717-367-7467

Ephrata Public Library

550 S Reading Rd, Ephrata 17522 717-738-9291

Lancaster Public Library

125 N Duke St, Lancaster 17602 717-394-2651

– Mountville Branch 120 College Av, Mountville 17554 717-285-3231

Library System of Lancaster County 1866 Colonial Vlg Ln, Lancaster 17601 717-207-0500

Lititz Public Library

651 Kissel Hill Rd, Lititz 17543 717-626-2255

Manheim Community Library 15 E High St, Manheim 17545 717-665-6700

Manheim Township Public Library

595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster 17601 717-560-6441

Milanof - Schock Library

1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mt Joy 17552 717-653-1510

Moores Memorial Library 9 W Slokom Av, Christiana 610-593-6683

Pequea Valley Public Library 31 Center St, Intercourse 17534 717-768-3160

Pequea Valley Public Library –Gap Branch 1 835 Houston Run Dr, Gap 17527 717-442-3304

Quarryville Library Center 357 Buck Rd, Quarryville 17566 717-786-1336

Shuts Environmental 3 Natures Way, Lancaster 17602 717-295-2055

Strasburg - Heisler Library 143 Precision Av, Strasburg 717-687-8969

LEBANON COUNTY

Annville Free Library

216 E Main St, Annville 17003

717-867-1802

Lebanon Community

125 N 7th St, Lebanon 17046

717-273-7624

Matthews Public Library

102 W Main St, Fredericksburg 17026

717-865-5523

Meyerstown Community Library

199 N College St, Myerstown 17067

717-866-2800

Palmyra Public Library

50 Landings Dr, Annville 17003

717-838-1347

Richland Community Library

111 E Main St, Richland 17087

717-866-4939

PERRY COUNTY

Community Library of Western

Perry County

104 E Main St, Blain 17006

717-536-3761

Marysville-Rye Library

198 Overcrest Rd, Marysville 17053

717-957-2851

New Bloomfield Public Library

23 E McClure St, New Bloomfield 17068

717-582-7426

Newport Public Library

316 N 4th St, Newport 17074

717-567-6860

YORK COUNTY

Arthur Hufnagel Public Library

32 Main St, Glen Rock 17327

717-235-1127

Collinsville Community Library 2632 Delta Rd, Brogue 17309 717-927-9014

Dillsburg Area Public Library

204 Mumper Ln, Dillsburg 17019 717-432-5613

Dover Area Community Library

3700-3 Davidsburg Rd, Dover 17315 717-292-6814

Glatfelter Memorial Library

101 Glenview Rd, Spring Grove 17362 717-255-3220

Guthrie Memorial Library

2 Library Pl, Hanover 17331 717-632-5183

Kaltreider - Benfer Library

147 S Charles St, Red Lion 17356 717-244-2032

Kreutz Library Center

66 Walnut Springs Rd, York 17406 717-252-4080

Martin Library

159 E Market St, York 17401 717-846-5300

Mason-Dixon Public Library

250 Bailey Dr, Stewartstown 17363 717-993-2404

Paul Smith Library

80 Constitution Av, Shrewsbury 17361 717-235-4313

Red Land Community Library

70 Newberry Commons, Etters 17319 717-938-5599

Village Library 35-C N Main St, Jacobus 17407 717-428-1034

LIFE INSURANCE

Jonathan Anthony, New York Life Agent

NewYorkLife.com/agent/jganthony 717-978-9907 (text) 717-425-8102 (phone)

LIFE PROGRAMS

Living Independence For the Elderly (LIFE) is a managed care program that provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive package of medical and supportive services.

Albright LIFE

- 555 Fox Chase, Coatesville 19320 484-378-1215

- 417 W Frederick St, Lancaster 17603 717-381-4320

- 113 S 9th St, Lebanon 17042 717-376-1133

SeniorLIFE Harrisburg (ad on page 56)

162 N Front Street, Steelton 17113

SeniorLifePA.com 717-234-5433

SeniorLIFE Reading (ad on page 56) 20 Shelbourne Rd., Reading 19606

SeniorLifePA.com 610-404-3200

SeniorLIFE York (ad on page 56) 1500 Memory Ln Ext, York 17402

SeniorLifePA.com 717-757-5433

SpiriTrust Lutheran LIFE

– 1920 Good Hope Rd, Enola 717-728-5433

– 840 Fifth Ave, Chambersburg 17201 800-840-9081

Senior LIFE: Empowering Seniors to Thrive in the Comfort of Home

As seniors age, there are new challenges they are faced with. Two of the biggest challenges are managing their changing healthcare needs and balancing the rising costs of care. Many seniors and their families want to find a solution that enables them to maintain their independence and live comfortably at home. Fortunately, there is an option - Senior LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly), a state and federally funded Medicare and Medicaid program that is designed to provide comprehensive, long-term care for seniors. With a dedicated team of medical professionals and a wide range of medical and social services, Senior LIFE is an option for seniors and their families to keep their loved ones at home for as long as possible. With a focus on collaboration between healthcare professionals and caregivers, Senior LIFE ensures that seniors’ needs are met holistically, promoting overall well-being and quality of life.

The LIFE Health and Wellness Center is a distinctive feature of Senior LIFE, offering participants a holistic approach to healthcare. At this center, seniors can conveniently meet their doctors and nurses, participate in rehabilitation and therapy programs, dine together, and engage in a variety of social activities.

For seniors who live in the community on Medicaid, there are no costs for services. If you’re not sure if you qualify for Medicaid, please reach out to Senior LIFE 1-877-998-LIFE (5433). They can help you determine if you are eligible for services at no cost to you!

For more information, visit SeniorLIFEPa.com, or call 1-877-998-LIFE.

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Faith Sobel, Marketing Coordinator at SeniorLIFE PA. See their ad on page 56.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Jonathan Anthony, New York Life Agent

NewYorkLife.com/agent/jganthony 717-978-9907 (text) 717-425-8102 (phone)

LONG TERM CARE PLANNING

Bellomo & Associates

(ad on page 1) www.BellomoAssociates.com 717-844-9011

– Lancaster 1755 Oregon Pike, Ste 101, Lancaster 17601

– York 3198 E Market St, York 17402

MEALS ON WHEELS

ADAMS COUNTY

Adams County Office of Aging

318 W Middle St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-9296

BERKS COUNTY

Meals on Wheels Berks County

40 N 9th Street, Reading 19601

www.BerksEncore.org 610-374-3195 ext 220

CHESTER COUNTY

Meals on Wheels of Chester County

404 Willowbrook Ln, West Chester 19382 610-430-8500

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Meals on Wheels - Camp Hill

101 N 23rd St, Camp Hill 17011 717-737-3924

Meals on Wheels - Mechanicsburg 201 E. Green St., Mechanicsburg 17055 717-697-5011

Meals On Wheels - Shippensburg

Messiah UMC

30 S Penn St, Shippensburg 17257 717-532-2593

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Heinz Menaker Senior Center, Inc. 1824 N. 4th St, Harrisburg 17102 717-238-7860

Meals on Wheels Dauphin CountyArea Agency on Aging 2 S. Second St., 3rd Fl., Harrisburg 17101 717-780-6130

Meals on Wheels - West Shore 101 N 23rd St, Camp Hill 17011 717-737-3924

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging

600 Norland Ave Ste 11, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-7228

Meals on Wheels - Chambersburg 43 W Washington St, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-7228

LANCASTER COUNTY

Lancaster County Office of Aging

150 N Queen St Ste 415, Lancaster 17603

717-299-7979

Meals on Wheels - Lancaster 1411 Columbia Ave, Lancaster 17603 717-392-4842

Meals on Wheels - Millersville

121 N George St, Millersville 17551 717-872-2415

Next Gen Services, Inc.

184 S Lime St, Quarryville 17566 717-786-4770

LEBANON COUNTY

Lebanon Cty Area Agency on Aging 710 Maple St Fl 2nd, Lebanon 17046 717-273-9262

PERRY COUNTY

Meals on Wheels - New Bloomfield 717-582-5128

YORK COUNTY

Delta Area Senior Citizen Center 5 Pendyrus St, Delta 17314 717-456-5753

Golden Connections Community Ctr 20 Gotham Dr, Red Lion 17356 717-244-7229

Heritage Senior Center, Inc.

3700 Davidsburg Rd Ste 4, Dover 17315 717-292-7471

Meals on Wheels - Hanover Area

1472 Roth’s Church Rd, Spring Grove 17362 717-225-0733

Northeastern Social Service Center Mount Wolf 17347 717-266-1400

South Central York Senior Center 150 E Main St, New Freedom 17349

White Rose Senior Center, Inc. 27 S Broad St, York 17403 717-843-9704

Windy Hill Senior Center Inc 1472 Roth’s Church Rd, Spring Grove 17362 717-225-0733

York County Area Agency on Aging

100 W Market St, York 17401 717-771-9610

MEDICAID PLANNING

Antanavage Farbiarz, PLLC

(ad on page 39) www.AntanavageFarbiarz.com 610-562-2000

– Hamburg 64 N 4th St, Hamburg 19526

– Wyomissing 2609 Keiser Blvd, Ste 102, Wyomissing 19610

Bellomo & Associates (ad on page 1) www.BellomoAssociates.com 717-844-9011

– Lancaster 1755 Oregon Pike, Ste 101, Lancaster 17601

– York 3198 E Market St, York 17402

NAVIGATING

ELIGIBILITY IN PENNSYLVANIA

For many seniors in Pennsylvania, Medicaid is a key resource that helps cover the cost of healthcare and long-term care. However, the eligibility process can be complex, and understanding the requirements is essential to ensure access to the benefits you need.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY

Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance (MA) in Pennsylvania, is a joint state and federal program designed to provide healthcare coverage to individuals with limited income and resources. While it covers a wide range of services, including long-term care, meeting the eligibility requirements can be challenging.

To qualify, applicants must meet both financial and non-financial criteria. Financial requirements include income and asset limits, which vary depending on marital status and specific Medicaid programs. In addition to financial qualifications, non-financial criteria may apply. For example, seniors seeking long-term care coverage must have a physician certify that they require specialized medical care.

One important factor to be aware of is Pennsylvania’s fiveyear look-back period. When applying for Medicaid, financial transactions from the past five years are reviewed to determine if any assets were transferred for less than fair market value, or if those transfers could have been used for care. If such transfers are found, penalties may be imposed, delaying eligibility for benefits.

Seeking guidance from an attorney familiar with elder law and Medicaid regulations can help streamline the process and ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted correctly.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CAREFUL PLANNING

Medicaid eligibility rules are strict and the application process requires detailed documentation. Planning ahead can help avoid unnecessary stress and financial strain. Some seniors may need to adjust their financial situation to meet Medicaid’s requirements without depleting their savings or losing assets. Legal tools such as irrevocable trusts and asset protection strategies can play a role in ensuring financial security while maintaining eligibility.

Applying for Medicaid can be time-consuming, and mistakes in the application can lead to delays or denials. Seeking guidance from an attorney familiar with elder law and Medicaid regulations can help streamline the process and ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted correctly.

TAKING THE NEXT STEPS

Understanding Medicaid eligibility and planning ahead can make a significant difference in securing healthcare coverage when it is needed most. Whether applying for yourself or assisting a loved one, being informed about the rules and requirements can help ensure a smoother process and better outcomes.

For those unsure of where to start, consulting with an expert in Medicaid planning like an elder law attorney may be beneficial to help navigate the complexities of eligibility and asset protection. With the right approach, seniors can access the care they need while maintaining financial stability.

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Russell E. Farbiarz, Esq. of Antanavage Farbiarz PLLC. See their ad on page 39.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Minnich’s (ad on page 67) 976 S George St, York 17403 www.MyMinnichs.com 717-848-2312

MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFO

Berks Encore (ad on page 19) 40 N 9th Street, Reading 19601 www.BerksEncore.org 610-374-3195 ext 208

PA MEDI

800-753-8827

– Adams County 318 W Middle St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-9296

− Berks County 610-374-3195 ext 208

− Chester County

601 Westtown Rd, Ste 320 West Chester 19382 610-344-6035

– Cumberland County 1100 Claremont Rd, Carlisle 717-240-6110

– Dauphin County 2 S Second St, Harrisburg 17101 717-780-6130

– Franklin County

600 Norland Ave #11, Chambersburg 17201 717-262-2088

– Lancaster County 150 N Queen St, Lancaster 17603 717-299-7979

– Lebanon County 710 Maple St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-9262

– Perry County 315 Keystone Way, New Blm 17068 717-582-5128

– York County 100 W Market St, York 17401 717-771-9610

Medicare & Medicaid Helpline 800-633-4227

PA Health & Wellness (ad on page 2) www.PAHealthWellness.com 844-626-6813

MEDICARE/MEDICAID INSURANCE

PA Health & Wellness (ad on page 2) www.PAHealthWellness.com 844-626-6813

RN Insurance Navigators (ad on page 45) www.RNsurance.com 717-807-7900

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS

PA Health & Wellness (ad on page 2) www.PAHealthWellness.com 844-626-6813

United HealthcareAmy Flowers (ad on page 68) www.MyUHCagent.com/Amy.Flowers 717-512-4071

MEDICARE INSURANCE

Demeter Financial Services (ad on page 63) www.DemeterFS.com 717-385-7160

PA Health & Wellness (ad on page 2) www.PAHealthWellness.com 844-626-6813

RN Insurance Navigation (ad on page 45) www.RNsurance.com 717-807-7900

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS

Demeter Financial Services (ad on page 63) www.DemeterFS.com 717-385-7160

United HealthcareAmy Flowers (ad on page 68) www.MyUHCagent.com/Amy.Flowers 717-512-4071

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Minnich’s Pharmacy (ad on pages 67) 976 S George St, York 17403 www.myminnichs.com 717-848-2812

MEMORY CARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Columbia Cottage -Linglestown (ad on page IFC) 1000 Alexandra Ln, Linglestown 17110 www.ColumbiaCottage.com 717-547-9781

Harmony at Hershey (ad on pages BC) 75 E Canal St, Hershey 17033 www.HarmonyAtHershey.com 717-220-3634

Harmony at West Shore (ad on page BC) 1910 Technology Pkwy, Mechanicsburg 17050 www.HarmonyAtWestShore.com 717-403-1016

Providence Place (ad on page 141) www.Providence-Place.com

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Providence Place cont’d

– Chambersburg 2085 Wayne Rd, Chambersburg 17202 717-709-0668

– Collegeville 4000 Ridge Pike, Collegeville 19426 610-222-5007

– Dover 3377 Fox Run Rd, Dover 17315 717-767-4500

– Lancaster 1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster 17603 717-392-4100

– Pine Grove 24 Hikes Hollow Rd, Pine Grove 17963 570-345-4999

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

American Mental Wellness Assn www.americanmentalwellness.org

Penn State Health Holy Spirit

Behavioral Services

503 N 21st St, Camp Hill 17011 717-763-2228

Hope Within Counseling Services

4748 E Harrisburg Pike, Elizabethtown 17022 717-367-9797

Pennsylvania Psyciatric Institute

2501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg 17110 717-782-6420

Philhaven Hospital

283 S Butler Rd, Mount Gretna 17064 717-273-8871

Recovery InSight Inc 1681 Crown Ave Ste 12, Lancaster 17601 717-517-8552

TrueNorth Wellness Svcs - 33 Frederick St, Hanover 17331 717-632-4900

- 625 W Elm Ave, Hanover 17331 717-632-4900

- 5351C Jaycee Av Ste 1, Harrisburg 17112 717-657-2080

- 73 E Forrest Ave Ste 340, Shrewsbury 17361 717-235-0199

- 1195 Roosevelt Ave, York 17404 717-843-0800

UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster 250 College Av, Lancaster 17603 717-291-8211

WellSpan Behavioral Health 781 Far Hills Dr, New Freedom 17349 717-812-2560

WellSpan Behavioral Health 3550 Concord Rd, York 17402 717-851-6340

WellSpan Behavioral Health 1600 S George St, York 17403 717-812-4200

WellSpan Behavioral Health 1101 Edgar St Ste A, York 17403 717-851-1500

Wellspan Summit Behavioral Health 176 S Coldbrook Ave, Chmbrsbrg 17201 717-267-7480

MOVING & STORAGE

Sterling Life Solutions (ad on page 33) SterlingLifeSolutions.com 484-220-3743

HIGH QUALITY ORTHOPAEDICS

osshealth.com | 717-848-4800

ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITALS

OSS Health (ad on page 65) 1861 Powder Mill Rd, York 17402 www.OSSHealth.com 717-848-4800

ORTHOPAEDICS

Middletown Home, The (ad on page 3) 999 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown 17057 www.MiddletownHome.org 717-944-3351

OSS Health (ad on page 65) 1855 Powder Mill Rd, York 17402 www.OSSHealth.com 717-848-4800

OSS Health Enola (ad on page 65) 1926 Good Hope Rd, Enola 17025 www.OSSHealth.com 717-848-4800

OSS Health Gettysburg (ad on page 65) 20 Expedition Trl #110B, Gettysburg 17055 www.OSSHealth.com 717-339-0700

Foot & Ankle

Orthopaedic Urgent Care

OSS Health Hanover (ad on page 65) 470 Eisenhower Dr, Hanover 17331 www.OSSHealth.com 717-633-0031

OSS Health Mechanicsburg (ad on page 65) 856 Century Dr, Mechanicsburg 17055 www.OSSHealth.com 717-730-7099

OSS Health West York (ad on page 65) 1665 Roosevelt Ave, York 17408 www.OSSHealth.com 717-848-4800

PALLIATIVE CARE

Homeland Palliative Care (ad on pages 111, 113) 2300 Vartan Way, Ste 270, Harrisburg 17110 www.HomelandAtHome.org 717-857-7403

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE A Life to Live Home Care (ad on page 99) 18 S George St, York 17401 ALifeToLiveHomeCare.org 717-727-0431

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PERSONAL

CARE ASSISTANCE

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Autumn House East (ad on page 158)

2618 E Market St, York 17402

LiveCardinal.com 717-755-5911

Autumn House West (ad on page 158)

914 W Market St, York 17401

LiveCardinal.com 717-845-7214

Cornwall Manor (ad on page 125)

1 Boyd St, Cornwall 17016 www.CornwallManor.org 717-274-8092

Curantis Home Care Inc. (ad on page 97) www.CurantisHomeCare.com 717-851-8900

Oak Leaf Manor North (ad on page 158)

2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville 17538

LiveCardinal.com 717-898-4663

Oak Leaf Manor South (ad on page 158) 2101 Wabank Rd, Millersville 17551

LiveCardinal.com 717-872-9100

Providence Place (ad on page 141) www.Providence-Place.com

– Chambersburg 2085 Wayne Rd, Chmbrsburg 17202 717-709-0668

– Collegeville

4000 Ridge Pike, Collegeville 19426 610-222-5007

– Dover 3377 Fox Run Rd, Dover 17315 717-767-4500

– Lancaster 1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster 17603 717-392-4100

– Pine Grove 24 Hikes Hollow Rd, Pine Grove 17963 570-345-4999

PERSONALIZED SENIOR SERVICES

TM Autumn House East (ad on page 158) 2618 E Market St, York 17402

LiveCardinal.com 717-755-5911

Autumn House West (ad on page 158) 914 W Market St, York 17401

LiveCardinal.com 717-845-7214

Columbia Cottage (ad on page IFC) www.ColumbiaCottage.com

– Collegeville 901 East Main St, Collegeville 19426 610-409-8910

– Hanover 2288 Grandview Rd, Hanover 17331 717-630-9178

– Hershey 103 N Larkspur Dr, Palmyra 17078 717-832-2900

– Linglestown 1000 Alexandra Ln, Lnglstwn 17110 717-547-9781

– Wyomissing 3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing 19610 610-927-0310

Oak Leaf Manor North (ad on page 158)

2901 Harrisburg Pk, Landisville 17538 LiveCardinal.com 717-898-4663

Oak Leaf Manor South (ad on page 158) 2101 Wabank Rd, Millersville 17551 LiveCardinal.com 717-872-9100

Providence Place (ad on page 141) www.Providence-Place.com

– Chambersburg 2085 Wayne Rd, Chambersburg 17202 717-709-0668

– Collegeville 4000 Ridge Pike, Collegeville 19426 610-222-5007

– Dover 3377 Fox Run Rd, Dover 17315 717-767-4500

– Lancaster 1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster 17603 717-392-4100

– Pine Grove 24 Hikes Hollow Rd, Pine Grove 17963 570-345-4999

PHARMACIES

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Bellomo & Associates (ad on page 1) www.BellomoAssociates.com 717-844-9011

– Lancaster 1755 Oregon Pike, Suite 101, Lancaster 17601

– York 3198 E Market St, York 17402

PPO’S

United HealthcareAmy Flowers (ad on page 68) www.MyUHCagent.com/Amy.Flowers 717-512-4071

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTED MEDICATIONS

Benefits Checkup 202-479-1200

Lily Patient Assistance Program 877-795-4559

Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400

Novartis Medicare Drug Plan Assistance Line 800-620-3292

PACE & PACENET 555 Walnut St, Harrisburg 17101 800-225-7223

The Clearinghouse 800-955-0989

Pfizer RX Pathways 866-706-2400

Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged & Disabled (PAAD) 800-792-9745

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Realty One Group (ad on page 69)

415 N Prince St, Lancaster 17603 www.CertainSale.net/Retirement

- Mike Julian 717-449-0522

- Missy Boots 717-823-8140

Oaks Skilled Nursing at Bethany Village, The (ad on page 143) 5225 Wilson Ln, Mechanicsburg 17055 www.BethanyVillage.org 717-219-2152

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Homeland Center (ad on page 111, 113)

1901 N Fifth St, Harrisburg 17102 www.HomelandCenter.org 717-221-7900

Middletown Home, The (ad on page 3)

999 W Harrisburg Pk, Middleton 17057 www.MiddletownHome.org 717-944-3351

LANCASTER COUNTY

Homestead Village (ad on page 127)

1800 Village Circle, Lancaster 17603 www.HomesteadVillage.org 717-874-4405

Landis Homes (ad on page 143)

1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543 www.LandisHomes.org 717-990-7259

Luther Acres (ad on page 129)

400 St Luke Dr, Lititz 17543 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-1171

Pleasant View Communities (ad on page 159)

544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim 17545 www.PVCommunities.org 717-665-2445

Willow Valley Communities (ad on page IBC) www.WillowValleyCommunities.org 800-770-5445

– The Glen

675 Willow Valley Sq, Lancaster 17602 – Lakeside

300 Willow Valley Lakes Dr, Willow Street 17584

YORK

COUNTY

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ad on page 188)

998 S Russell St, York 17402 www.mn-rc.org 717-755-1964

REHABILITATION HOSPITALS –INPATIENT Encompass Rehabilitation – Mechanicsburg 175 Lancaster Rd, Mchncsbg 17055 717-691-4834

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REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

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– Reading 1623 Morgantown Rd, Reading 19607 610-796-6000

– York 1850 Normandie Dr, York 17404 717-767-6941

Helen M. Simpson

Rehabilitation Hospital 4300 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg 17109 717-216-2800

Lancaster Rehab Hospital 675 Good Dr, Lancaster 17604 717-406-3000

Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation, LLC

1135 Old W Chocolate Av, Hummelstwn 17036 717-832-2600

UPMC Pinnacle – Carlisle

361 Alexander Spring Rd, Carlisle 17015 717-960-3262

– Lancaster 250 College Ave, Lancaster 17603 717-291-8211

WellSpan - Chambersburg 112 North Seventh St, Chambersburg 17201 717-267-3000

WellSpan - Good Samaritan 252 S 4th Street, Lebanon 17042 717-270-7500

WellSpan Surgery & Rehab Hospital 55 Monument Rd, York 17403 717-812-6100

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Homeland HomeHealth (ad on pages 111, 113) 2300 Vartan Way, Ste 270, Harrisburg 17110 www.HomelandAtHome.org 717-857-7400

Landis Homes (ad on page 143) 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543 www.LandisHomes.org 717-990-7259

Luther Acres (ad on page 129) 300 St Mark Ave, Lititz 17543 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

RESPITE CARE

Respite is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to another. Many skilled nursing facilities and personal care or assisted living communities offer this service.

A Life to Live Home Care

(ad on page 99) 18 S George St, York 17401 ALifeToLiveHomeCare.org 717-727-0431

BERKS COUNTY

Columbia Cottage -Wyomissing (ad on page IFC) 3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing 19610 www.ColumbiaCottage.com 610-927-0310

NEARBY

Columbia Cottage

-Collegeville (ad on page IFC)

901 East Main St, Collegeville 19426 www.ColumbiaCottage.com 610-409-8910

Providence Place of Collegeville (ad on page 141) 4000 Ridge Pike, Collegeville 19426 www.Providence-Place.com 610-222-5007

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Golden Maple Memory Care at Bethany Village (ad on page 143)

325 Wesley Dr, Mechanicsburg 17055 www.BethanyVillage.org 717-910-4705

Harmony at West Shore (ad on page BC)

1910 Technology Pkwy, Mechanicsburg 17050 www.HarmonyAtWestShore.com 717-403-1016

MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany Village (ad on page 143)

325 Wesley Dr, Mechanicsburg 17055 www.BethanyVillage.org 717-910-4705

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Columbia Cottage

-Linglestown (ad on page IFC)

1000 Alexandra Ln, Linglestown 17110 www.ColumbiaCottage.com 717-547-9781

Harmony at Hershey (ad on pages BC)

75 E Canal St, Hershey 17033 www.HarmonyAtHershey.com 717-220-3634

Middletown Home, The (ad on page 3)

999 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown 17057 www.MiddletownHome.org 717-944-3351

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Providence Place of Chambersburg (ad on page 141) 2085 Wayne Rd, Chambersburg 17202 www.Providence-Place.com 717-709-0668

LANCASTER COUNTY

Homestead Village (ad on page 127) 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster 17603 www.HomesteadVillage.org 717-874-4405

Luther Acres (ad on page 129)

300 St Mark Ave, Lititz 17543 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

Pleasant View Communities (ad on page 159) 544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim 17545 www.PVCommunities.org 717-665-2445

Providence Place of Lancaster (ad on page 141) 1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster 17603 www.Providence-Place.com 717-392-4100

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St. John’s Herr Estate (ad on page 129)

200 Luther Ln, Columbia 17512 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

Visiting Angels (ad on page 97)

www.VisitingAngels.com/Lancaster 2141 Oregon Pk, Fl 2, Lancaster 17601 717-393-3450

Willow Valley Communities (ad on page IBC) www.WillowValleyCommunities.org 800-770-5445

– The Glen 675 Willow Valley Sq, Lancaster 17602

– Meadow Ridge 925 Willow Valley Lakes Dr, Willow Street 17584

LEBANON COUNTY

Columbia Cottage - Hershey (ad on page IFC) 103 N Larkspur Dr, Palmyra 17078 www.ColumbiaCottage.com 717-832-2900

NEARBY

Providence Place of Pine Grove (ad on page 141)

24 Hikes Hollow Rd, Pine Grove 17963 www.Providence-Place.com 570-345-4999 RESPITE CARE continued from page 71

YORK COUNTY

Autumn House East (ad on page 158) 2618 E Market St, York 17402 LiveCardinal.com 717-755-5911

Autumn House West (ad on page 158) 914 W Market St, York 17401 LiveCardinal.com 717-845-7214

Columbia Cottage - Hanover (ad on page IFC) 2288 Grandview Rd, Hanover 17331 www.ColumbiaCottage.com 717-630-9178

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ad on page 188) 998 S Russell St, York 17402 www.mn-rc.org 717-755-1964

Providence Place of Dover (ad on page 141) 3377 Fox Run Rd, Dover 17315 www.Providence-Place.com 717-767-4500

Visiting Angels (ad on page 97) www.visitingangels.com/York – Hanover 104 Carlisle St Ste 1, Hanover 17331 717-630-0067 – York 1840 E Market St, York 17402 717-751-2488

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Zunic Advisory Services (ad on page 14) www.ZunicAdvisory.com 717-764-8992

SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

TM Aging Your Way Festival (ad on page 73) www.CommunityHealthCouncil.com/50fest

Columbia Cottage (ad on page IFC) www.ColumbiaCottage.com

– Collegeville 901 East Main St, Collegeville 19426 610-409-8910

– Hanover 2288 Grandview Rd, Hanover 17331 717-630-9178

– Hershey 103 N Larkspur Dr, Palmyra 17078 717-832-2900

– Linglestown 1000 Alexandra Ln, Linglestown 17110 717-547-9781

– Wyomissing 3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing 19610 610-927-0310

Senior Commons at Powder Mill (ad on page 157) 1775 Powder Mill Rd, York 17403 www.PowderMill.com 717-814-5217

SENIOR CENTERS

ADAMS COUNTY

East Berlin Area Community Center

405 North Ave, East Berlin 17316 717-259-9630

Fairfield Area Senior Center

106 Steelman St, Fairfield 17320 223-388-0922

Gettysburg Area Senior Center 142 N Stratton St, Gettysburg 17325 717-344-5012

Littlestown Senior Center

10 Locust St, Littlestown 17340 717-359-7743

McSherrystown Senior Center

201 S 3rd St, McSherrystown 17344 717-632-7998

Upper Adams Senior Center

2950 Table Rock Rd, Biglerville 17307 717-677-6370

York Springs Senior Center

406 Main St, York Springs 17372 717-528-8921

BERKS COUNTY

TM Berks Encore (ad on page 19) www.BerksEncore.org

–Douglassville Center 2144 Weavertown Road, Douglassville 19518 610-582-1603

–Fleetwood Center 14432 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood 19522 610-947-1700

–Mifflin Center

30 Liberty Street, Shillington 19607 610-777-5577

–Reading Senior Center

40 North 9th Street, Reading 19601 610-374-3195

–Strausstown Center

44 East Avenue, Suite 5, Strausstown 19559 610-488-5770

–Wernersville Center

350 Sportsman Rd, Building #5, Wernersville 19565 610-670-1372

Kennedy Senior Center 300 South 4th Street, Reading 19602 610-375-3510

La Casa De La Amistad 25 North 2nd Street, Reading 19601 610-685-1284

CHESTER COUNTY

Coatesville Campus

250 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Coatesville 19320 610-383-6900

Downingtown Campus Brandywine Grace Church 40 West Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown 19335 610-269-3939

Kennett Area Senior Center

427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square 19348 610-444-4819

Oxford Senior Center 12 East Locust Street, Oxford 19363 610-932-5244

Phoenixville Area Senior Center

153 Church Street, Phoenixville 19460 610-935-1515

Surrey Services for Seniors 60 Surrey Way, Devon 19333 610-647-6404

West Chester Area Senior Center

530 E Union Street, West Chester 19382 610-431-4242

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Big Spring Senior Center

91 Doubling Gap Rd,#1, Newville 17241 717-776-4478

Branch Creek Place

115 N Fayette St, Shippensburg 17257 717-300-3563

Carlisle Senior Action Center

20 E Pomfret St, Carlisle 17013 717-249-5007

Mary C Schaner Senior Center

98 S Enola Dr, Enola 17025 717-732-3915

Mechanicsburg Place

97 W Portland St, Mechanicsburg 17055 717-697-5947

West Shore Senior Citizens Center

122 Geary Ave, New Cumberland 17070 717-774-0409

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Bistline Senior Center

1291 S 28th St, Harrisburg 17111 717-561-8493

E Hanover Senior Center 8848 Jonestown Rd, Grantville 17028 717-469-7514

Friendship Senior Center 5000 Commons Dr, Harrisburg 17112 717-657-1547

Heinz - Menaker Senior Center 1824 N 4th St, Harrisburg 17102 717-238-7860

Hoy/Latsha Senior Center 301 Mohn St, Harrisburg 17113 717-939-9833

Jewish Community Center

Senior Adult Program 3301 N Front St, Harrisburg 717-236-9555

Lick Towers Senior Center 1301 N 6th St, Harrisburg 17102 717-233-0388

Lykens Senior Center 200 W Main St, Lykens 17048 717-453-8350

Millersburg Senior Center 109 Edward Dr, Millersburg 717-692-2657

Mohler Senior Center

25 Hope Dr, Hershey 17033 717-533-2002

Rutherford House 3300 Parkview Ln, Harrisburg 17111 717-564-5682

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Chambersburg Senior Activity Center 600 Norland Ave Ste 11, Chambersburg 17201 717-264-8191

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Fort Loudon Senior Activity Center

142 Mullen St, Ft. Loudon 17224 717-369-2520

Greencastle Senior Center

10615 Antrim Church Rd, Greencastle 17225 717-597-2020

Mont Alto Senior Activity Center

517 S Main St, Mont Alto 17237 717-749-7294

Path Valley Senior Activity Center

20344 School Rd, Dry Run 17220 717-349-7227

Tuscarora Senior Activity Center

11300 Ft Loudon Rd, Mercersburg 17326 717-328-4744

Upper Strasburg Sr Activity Center

1008 Community Rd Upper Strasburg 17265 717-530-1186

Waynesboro Senior Activity Center

30 W North St, Waynesboro 17268 717-762-2758

LANCASTER COUNTY

Cocalico Senior Association

156 W Main St, Reinholds 17569 717-336-7489

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center

70 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown 17022

717-367-7984

Lancaster House N Happy

Hearts Senior Center

335 N Prince St, Lancaster 17603

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Lititz Senior Center – Lititz

United Methodist Church 201 E Market St, Lititz 17543 717-626-2800

Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center 545 Pershing Av, Lancaster 717-295-7989

Millersville Senior Center –St Paul Lutheran 222 N George St, Millersville 17551 717-871-9600

Neighborhood Senior Center 33 E Farnum St, Lancaster 17603 717-299-3943

Rec Senior Center 525 Fairview Av, Lancaster 717-399-7671

Rodney Park Happy Hearts Senior Center

Rodney Park, Podney St, Lancaster 17603 717-393-7786

Senior Center – Columbia UMC 510 Walnut St, Columbia 17512 717-684-4850

Solanco Senior Center 184 S Lime St, Quarryville 17566 717-786-4770

LEBANON COUNTY

Annville Senior Community Center 200 S White Oak St, Annville 17003 717-675-9549

Lebanon Palmyra Senior Community Center 101 S Railroad St, Palmyra 17078 717-675-9547

Maple St Senior Community Ctr 710 Maple St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-1048

Myerstown Senior Community Center

59 N Ramona Rd, Myerstown 17067 717-675-9546

PERRY COUNTY

Blain Senior Citizens Center

7 Blain Rd, Blain 17006

717-536-3630

Central Perry Community Senior Citizens Center

225 W Main St, New Bloomfield 17068 717-582-4508

Duncannon Senior Citizens Center

550 New Bloomfield Rd, Duncannon 17020 717-834-4777

Liverpool Senior Citizens Center

403 Union St, Liverpool 17045 717-444-7305

Marysville Senior Citizens Center

198 Leonard Rd, Marysville 717-957-2525

Millerstown Senior Citizens Center

99 W Greenwood St, Millerstown 17062 717-589-3950

Newport Senior Citizens Center

2 North 2nd St, Ste 1, Newport 17074

717-567-6058

YORK COUNTY

Crispus Attucks Association

605 S Duke St, York 17401

717-848-3610

Delta Area Senior Center Inc

5 Pendyrus St Ste 1, Delta 17314 717-456-5753

Dillsburg Senior Activity Ctr Inc

1 N Second St, Dillsburg 17019

717-432-2216

Golden Connections Community Center Inc

20C Gotham Pl, Red Lion 17356 717-244-7229

Heritage Senior Center Inc 3700-4 Davidsburg Rd, Dover 17315 717-292-7471

Northeastern Area Social Service Center of York County Inc

131 Center St, Mount Wolf 717-266-1400

Red Land Senior Center Inc 736 Wyndamere Rd, Lewisberry 17339 717-938-4649

September House Inc –

York Community Seniors 1251 W King St, York 17404 717-848-4417

South Central York Cty - Sr Center Inc

150 E Main St, New Freedom 17349 717-235-6060

Stewartstown Senior Center Inc

26 S Main St, Stewartstown 17363 717-993-3488

Susquehanna Area Senior Center Inc 2427 Craley Rd, Wrightsville 17368 717-244-0340

White Rose Senior Center Inc 27 S Broad St, York 17403 717-843-9704

Windy Hill on the Campus 1472 Roth’s Church Rd Ste 103, Spring Grove 17362 717-225-0733

York Jewish Community Center 2000 Hollywood Dr, York 17403 717-843-0918

Yorktown Senior Center Inc

509 Pacific Av, York 17404 717-854-0693

SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS

ADAMS COUNTY

Family First Health

1275 York Road Ste 17, Gettysburg 17325

717-337-9400

LANCASTER COUNTY

Hope Within Community Health

Center

4748 E Harrisburg Pk, Elizabethtown 17022 717-367-9797

Water Street Health Services

210 S Prince St, Lancaster 17603 717-358-2017

Welsh Mountain Medical Center

584 Springville Rd, New Holland 17557 717-354-4711

LEBANON COUNTY

Volunteers in Medicine

711 S 8th St, Lebanon 17042 717-272-2252

YORK COUNTY

Family First Health

– 1230 High St, Hanover 17331 717-632-9052

– 116 S George St, York 17401 717-854-8617

– 415 E. Boundary Ave., York 717-843-5174

Healthy Community Network

116 S George St Ste 101, York 17401 717-812-2990

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

PREFERRED PROVIDERS

Alzheimer’s Association –Greater PA Chapter (ad on page 25, 27) www.alz.org/pa 800-272-3900

PA Link to Aging and Disability

Resources (ad on page 45) www.berkslancasterlebanonlink.org www.aging.pa.gov 800-753-8827

PROVIDERS

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666

American Kidney Fund 800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation 800-465-4837

American Parkinson Disease Assoc 800-223-2732

American Stroke Association 800-553-6321

Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 800-344-4823

Easter Seals Society 800-221-6827

Huntington’s Disease Society of America 800-345-4372

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 800-286-8159

Lupus Foundation of America 800-558-0121

Muscular Dystrophy Association

800-572-1717

National Council on Aging

800-424-9046

National Kidney Foundation 800-622-9010

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-344-4867

National Parkinson Foundation 800-327-4545

Pennsylvania Post-Polio Network www.papolionetwork.org

United Way - 211 www.firstcall.org 211

BERKS & CHESTER COUNTIES

Tri County Health Council

152 High St, Ste 500, Pottstown 19464 610-323-2006

DAUPHIN COUNTY

American Red Cross –Greater Susquehanna Chapter www.redcross.org/pa/harrisburg 866 311-3832

MDA Clinic Hershey Medical Ctr

500 University Dr, Hershey 17033 717-531-7122

Mental Health Association of the Capital Region

200 N Third St, Harrisburg 17101 717-236-3300

Muscular Dystrophy Association – Harrisburg 2080 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg 17110 717-540-4316

PA Mental Health Consumers Association 4105 Derry St, Harrisburg 17111 717-564-4930

Pennsylvania Psychological Assoc 416 Forste R St, Harrisburg 717-232-3817

LANCASTER COUNTY

American Cancer Society

314 Good Dr, Lancaster 17603 800-227-2345

American Heart Association

610 Community Way, Lancaster 17603 717-393-0725

Lancaster Area Kidney Association 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster 17604 717-397-4019

Lancaster Association for the Deaf 820 N Cherry St, Lancaster 17601 717-396-9311

MHA – Mental Health Information/Advocacy

630 Janet Av, Lancaster 17601 717-397-7461

Nuestra Clinica Education & Prevention Services

453 S Lime St, Lancaster 17602 717-295-7994

LEBANON COUNTY

Community Health Council of Lebanon County 615 Cumberland St, Lebanon 17042 717-270-7935

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Social Security Beneﬁts Understanding 101

For many Americans, Social Security provides a financial safety net in the retirement years. Let’s dive into the basics of this vital program and explore how it impacts retirees, workers with disabilities, and family members.

The Basics of Social Security

Social Security provides financial support to retirees, workers with qualifying disabilities, survivors of deceased workers, and dependents of beneficiaries. Approximately 180 million people contribute to the system through payroll taxes, and as of September 2023, about 67 million people receive monthly benefits. Most people receiving benefits are retirees and their families, totaling around 52 million people.

Some Thoughts About Retirement Benefits

Social Security replaces a percentage of your pre-retirement income based on 35 years of your highest earnings. If you start benefits at your full retirement, this percentage ranges from: up to 78% for very low earners, about 42% for medium earners and approximately 28% for maximum earners. At the start of 2024, the average monthly worker’s benefit was $1,907 which includes a 3.2% cost of living adjustment. This adjustment is modestly higher than the average COLA of 2.6% over the past 20 years. Choosing when to start receiving retirement benefits is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Starting your benefits at your full retirement age (FRA), you will receive your

full benefit amount. Starting your benefits before your FRA will result in a reduced benefit amount. If you decide to work beyond your FRA, your benefit will increase from the time you reach FRA, until you start receiving benefits, or until you reach age 70.

Retirement Income Planning

Social Security benefits are an important part of your retirement income plan, it was never intended to be the sole source of income in retirement. Many financial advisers recommend aiming for 70% to 80% of pre-retirement income, including Social Security, personal savings, investments, and pensions.

At the start of 2024, the average monthly worker’s beneﬁt was $1,907 which includes a 3.2% cost of living adjustment.

Understanding your benefits is essential for creating a sustainable retirement income plan. Like everything else in life, knowing your rights and understanding your options keeps you in control of the best outcomes. For more detailed information, refer to the official Social Security publication: Understanding the Benefits, No. 05-10024. The official Social Security website is: SSA.gov.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Len Bodnar, RICP®, Financial Advisor & Retirement Income Specialist.

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued from page 79

YORK COUNTY

American Cancer Society – York www.cancer.org 717-264-6266

American Heart Association – Lebanon & York www.americanheart.org 717-207-4266

American Red Cross –Greater Hanover Chapter www.hanoverredcross.org 717-637-3768

American Red Cross – York Chapter www.redcross.org/pa/York 717-845-2751

American Stroke Association –Lebanon & York www.strokeassociation.org 717-207-4266

Arthritis Foundation –Central PA Chapter www.arthritis.org 717-763-0900

United Way – York County www.unitedway-york.org 717-755-1000

SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

Realty One Group

(ad on page 69)

415 N Prince St, Lancaster 17603 www.CertainSale.net/Retirement

– Mike Julian 717-449-0522

– Missy Boots 717-823-8140

SENIOR TRANSITION SERVICES

Estate Solutions Pro (ad on page 31)

342 N Queen St. Lancaster 17603 www.LancasterEstateSolutions.com 717-220-0123

Sterling Life Solutions (ad on page 33)

SterlingLifeSolutions.com 484-220-3743

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Administration 800-633-4227

– Cumberland

200 S Spring Garden St, Carlisle 17013 800-772-1213

– Dauphin 555 Walnut St, Harrisburg 17101 888-327-1176

– Franklin 50 N 3rd St, Chambersburg 800-772-1214

– Lancaster 1809 Olde Homestead Ln Ste 104, Lancaster 17601 888-384-9919

– Lebanon 924 Russell Dr, Lebanon 17042 800-772-1214

– York 2670 Industrial Hwy, Ste 2, York 17402 800-772-1213

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS

Bellomo & Associates (ad on page 1)

www.BellomoAssociates.com 717-844-9011

– Lancaster 1755 Oregon Pike, Suite 101, Lancaster 17601

– York

3198 E Market St, York 17402

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Carlisle Helpline 717-249-6226

Dauphin County Crisis Intervention Program

100 Chestnut St, Harrisburg 17101 717-232-7511

Deaf Hotline

800-799-4TTY (4889)

Lancaster County Crisis Intervention Program 1120 Francis Ave, Lancaster 17601 717-394-2631

Lebanon County Crisis Intervention Program

229 S 4th St (Rear), Lebanon 17042 717-274-3363

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-827-7571

TrueNorth Wellness Services

– 33 Frederick St, Hanover 17331 717-632-4900

– 625 W Elm Ave, Hanover 17331 717-632-4900

– 5351C Jaycee Av #1, Harrisburg 17112 717-657-2080

– 73 E Forrest Ave #340, Shrwsbry 17361 717-235-0199

– 1195 Roosevelt Ave, York 17404 717-843-0800

WellSpan Crisis Hotline 800-673-2496

York / Adams Mental Health Program 100 W Market St, York 17401 717-771-9618

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline (ad on page 25, 27) www.alz.org/pa 800-272-3900

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666

American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383

American Heart Association 800-242-8721

American Lung Association 800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Assoc. 800-223-2732

Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 800-286-8159

National Family Caregivers Assoc 800-896-3650

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Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout your body. Diabetic neuropathy most o en damages nerves in your legs and feet.1

How to help prevent complications and manage your condition

CHECK

YOUR FEET EVERY DAY

You may have foot problems, but feel no pain in your feet. Checking your feet each day may help you spot problems early before they get worse. A good way to remember is to check your feet each evening when you take o your shoes. Also check between your toes. If you have trouble bending over to see your feet, try using a mirror to see them, or ask someone else to look at your feet.2

CONTROL

YOUR

BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

Shi s in blood sugar levels can accelerate nerve damage.1 Talk to your provider about using an at-home blood sugar monitor to check your blood sugar and make sure it consistently stays within target range. It’s important to do this on schedule.

Uncontrolled blood sugar puts you at risk of diabetes complications, including nerve damage1 For more information call the Customer Service number on your member ID card to learn more about your plan's coverage. We're here to help you get the support you need. This article was written by United Healthcare for you by local United Healthcare Agent, Amy Flowers. See their ad on page 68.

Having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more may increase your risk of diabetic neuropathy1

• Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or temperature changes

• Tingling or burning sensation

• Sharp pains or cramps

• Increased sensitivity to touch — for some people, even the weight of a bedsheet can be painful

Wear socks and shoes

Trim toenails straight across

Wash your feet everyday

Check both feet every day for changes in appearance Get a foot check at every health care visit Find tools and resources for healthy

1Mayo Clinic, 2022.

2National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2017. This information does not substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of your physician. Always talk to your physician or a qualified health care provider about any questions you may have regarding your medical condition.

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

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National Parkinson Foundation

800-327-4545

PleaseLive.org www.pleaselive.org/supportgroups

ADAMS COUNTY

Cross Keys Village - Early Stage Support Group (Alzheimer’s)

2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford 17350 www.crosskeysvillage.org 717-624-5272

BERKS COUNTY

Country MeadowsWyomissing Alzheimer’s / Dementia

1800 Tulpehocken Rd, Wyomissing 19610 www.countrymeadows.com 610-374-3122

NEARBY

Providence Place of Collegeville - Alzheimer’s (ad on page 141)

4000 Ridge Pike, Collegeville 19426 www.Providence-Place.com 610-222-5007

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Bethany Village -Dementia (ad on page 143)

325 Wesley Dr, Mechanicsburg 17055 www.bethanyvillage.org 717-591-8081

Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg - Alzheimer’s / Dementia

4905 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 www.countrymeadows.com 717-975-3434

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Country Meadows - HersheyAlzheimer’s / Dementia 451 Sand Hill Rd, Hershey 17033 www.CountryMeadows.com 717-533-1880

Ecumenical Retirement Community – Alzheimer’s 3525 Canby St, Harrisburg 17109 717-561-2590

Homeland Hospice - Bereavement (ad on page 111, 113) 2300 Vartan Way, Ste 270 Harrisburg 17110 www.HomelandAtHome.org 717-221-7890

Penn State Hershey Medical Center Support Groups pennstatehealth.org/support-groups

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Magnolias Of ChambersburgAlzheimer’s 735 Norland Ave, Chambersburg 17201 717-264-6000

Providence Place of Chambersburg - Alzheimer’s (ad on page 141) 2085 Wayne Rd, Chambersburg 17202 www.Providence-Place.com 717-709-0668

LANCASTER COUNTY

Garden Spot Village

433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland 17557 717-355-6264

Hospice & Community Care – Caregiver Support Groups www.hospiceoflancaster.org 717-391-2413

Magnolias of Lancaster –Alzheimer’s 1870 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster 17601 717-560-1100

Pleasant View Communities (ad on page 159)

544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim 17545 www.PVCommunities.org 717-665-2445

Providence Place of Lancaster - Alzheimer’s (ad on page 141)

1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster 17603 www.Providence-Place.com 717-392-4100

Willow Valley Communities - The Glen Manor North - Alzheimer’s (ad on page IBC) 675 Willow Valley Sq, Lancaster 17602 www.WillowValleyCommunities.org 800-770-5445

NEARBY

Providence Place of Pine GroveAlzheimer’s (ad on page 141)

24 Hikes Hollow Rd, Pine Grove 17963 www.Providence-Place.com 570-345-4999

YORK COUNTY

Country Meadows - York South Alzheimer’s / Dementia 2760 Pine Grove Rd, York 17403 www.CountryMeadows.com 717-741-5118

Country Meadows - York West Alzheimer’s / Dementia 1920 Trolley Rd, York 17408 www.CountryMeadows.com 717-764-1190

UPMC Support Groups 223-666-4544

Providence Place of Dover – Alzheimer’s (ad on page 141) 3377 Fox Run Rd, Dover 17315 www.Providence-Place.com 717-767-4500

TRANSPORTATION

Find My Ride www.findmyridepa.org 844-PA4-RIDE

Lebanon Transit (ad on page 88) 200 Willow St, Lebanon 17046 www.LebanonTransit.org 717-274-3664

Love Inc of Lancaster County www.loveinclancaster.org 717-735-7540

Rabbit Transit 415 Zarfoss Dr, York 17404 717-846-7433

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SENIOR SHARED RIDE PROGRAM

Reserve trips up to 2 weeks in advance

Curb-to-curb service

Anywhere in Lebanon County Free to sign-up!

Red Rose Transit Authority 45 Erick Rd, Lancaster 17601 717-291-1243

URGENT CARE CENTERS

Smilebuilderz (ad on page 30) www.Smilebuilderz.com 717-481-7645

– Ephrata 893 E Main St, Ephrata 17552

– Lancaster

1685 Crown Ave, Lancaster 17601 2114 Spring Valley Rd, Lancaster 17601

VETERAN SERVICES

Office of Veterans Affairs

– Adams County

117 Baltimore St, Ste 201-A, Gettysburg 17325 717-337-9835

– Berks County

726 Cherry St, Reading 19602 610-378-5601

– Chester County

601 Westtown Road, Suite 170 West Chester 19380 610-344-6375

– Cumberland County 18 N Hanover St, Carlisle 17013 717-240-6178

– Dauphin County 2 S 2nd St, Harrisburg 17101 717-780-6356

– Franklin County

425 Franklin Farm Ln, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-4326

– Lancaster County 150 N Queen St, Ste 103, Lancaster 17603 717-299-7920

– Lebanon County 400 South 8th St, Ste 106, Lebanon 17042 717-228-4422

– Perry County 25 W Main St - PO Box 37, New Bloomfield 17068 717-582-5133

– York County 28 E Market St, York 17401 717-771-9218

American Legion 57 W Main St, Dallastown 17313 717-244-8028

Supports Access to Transportation

If you’ve ever played the Pennsylvania Lottery, then you’ve probably heard their slogan: Benefits Older Pennsylvanians. Every Day. But have you ever wondered how?

One way is by partially subsidizing Shared Ride services across Pennsylvania. Lebanon Transit is one such operator of Shared Ride, which is a curb-to-curb, reservation-based transportation program servicing all of Lebanon County.

“Shared Ride” means that the service is open to the public but is not a taxi or Uber. The Shared Ride van will pick you up at your curb and transport you to your destination. You can travel to any destination in Lebanon County, including doctors, stores, and friends or family, plus the Hershey Medical Center campus. Since the service is shared there may be other people in the vehicle besides you, or the driver may need to pick up other passengers prior to dropping you off at your destination.

Anyone can utilize Shared Ride services. However, full fare may cost more than $20 per trip. But seniors may qualify for a reduced fare. To qualify, you must be at least 65 years old and supply one of the eligible proofs of age to Lebanon Transit. Your fare is then only $2.50 per trip regardless of the distance you travel. The Lottery pays the rest!

And when you are signed up for Shared Ride you also ride any fixed route bus for free!

To sign-up for Shared Ride in Lebanon County call 717.274.3664. For other counties, visit https://gis. penndot.gov/transitmap/ to find available transit services.

Editor’s Note: Mike Ritter submitted this article. He is the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator for Lebanon Transit. See their ad on page 88.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Pennsylvania Dept of Military & Veterans Affairs

Bldg S-0-47 FTIG, Annville 17003

800-547-2838

VA 311

844-698-2311

VA Healthcare Enrollment

888-954-3553

Veterans Administration 800-827-1000

VISION RESOURCES

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services

555 Walnut St, FL 8, Harrisburg 17101 717-782-2807

VisionCorps

1380 Spahn Av, York 17403

866-872-6550

Vision Rehabilitation Services for Veterans (VISOR-VA Med Center)

1700 S Lincoln Ave, Bldg 18 Lebanon 17042 717-272-6621 ext 5507

Vision Resources of Central Pa 1130 S 19th St, Harrisburg 17104

717-238-2531

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Alzheimer’s Association –

Greater PA Chapter (ad on page 25, 27) www.alz.org/pa 800-272-3900

BERKS COUNTY

Berks Encore (ad on page 19) www.BerksEncore.org

–Douglassville Center 2144 Weavertown Road, Douglassville 19518 610-582-1603

–Fleetwood Center 14432 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood 19522 610-947-1700

–Mifflin Center 30 Liberty Street, Shillington 19607 610-777-5577

–Reading Senior Center 40 North 9th Street, Reading 19601 610-374-3195

–Strausstown Center 44 East Avenue, Suite 5, Strausstown 19559 610-488-5770

–Wernersville Center 350 Sportsman Rd, Building #5, Wernersville 19565 610-670-1372

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Bethany Village (ad on page 143) 325 Wesley Dr, Mechanicsburg 17055 www.BethanyVillage.org 717-213-8266

TM Harmony at West Shore (ad on page BC) 1910 Technology Pkwy, Mechanicsburg 17050 www.HarmonyatWestShore.com 717-403-1016

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Harmony at Hershey (ad on pages BC)

75 E Canal St, Hershey 17033 www.HarmonyAtHershey.com 717-220-3634

LANCASTER COUNTY

Luther Acres (ad on page 129)

600 E Main St, Lititz 17543 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

St. John’s Herr Estate (ad on page 129) 200 Luther Ln, Columbia 17512 www.LutherCare.org 717-626-8376

Willow Valley Communities (ad on page IBC)

600 Willow Valley Sqr, Lancaster 17602 www.WillowValleyCommunities.org 800-770-5445

YORK COUNTY

Senior Commons at Powder Mill (ad on page 157) 1775 Powder Mill Rd, York 17403 www.PowderMill.com 717-814-5217

WOUND CARE

Homeland HomeHealth

(ad on page 111, 113) 2300 Vartan Way, Ste 270 Harrisburg 17110 www.HomelandAtHome.org 717-857-7401

Homestead Village (ad on page 127)

1800 Village Circle, Lancaster 17603 www.HomesteadVillage.org 717-874-4405

Middletown Home, The (ad on page 3)

999 W Harrisburg Pk, Middletown 17057 www.MiddletownHome.org 717-944-3351

Pleasant View Communities (ad on page 159)

544 N Penryn Rd, Manheim 17545 www.PVCommunities.org 717-665-2445

Twilight Wish + You = A Senior’s

Wish Come True

Twilight Wish Foundation is a national nonprofit that grants wishes to deserving, low-income seniors. Twilight Wish was founded in 2003 by Cass Forkin, after a life-changing encounter with a group of elderly women in a local diner. She noticed them counting out their change to pay for their meal and, as a gesture of kindness, paid it for them anonymously. The women, grateful and touched by this generosity, insisted on knowing who paid their bill. Their gratitude for such a simple gesture inspired Cass to found Twilight Wish later that year. Since that day in the diner 22 years ago, Twilight Wish has granted the wishes of nearly 7,000 seniors. The wishes we grant range from simple needs that will improve the quality of life for seniors such as a new mattress or appliance, hearing aids, lift chairs and other accessibility items to larger, “living life to the fullest” wishes like going to a Phillies game, a ride in a Harley sidecar or a 100th birthday party celebration with an Elvis impersonator. Large or small, all wishes provide a meaningful “thank you” to the senior for a lifetime of service to others.

Twilight Wish has granted the wishes of nearly 7,000 seniors.

More Than 25+ chapters nationwide extend the reach to help grant even more wishes through the U.S. appliance, hearing aids, lift chairs and

20+ years

Granting Wishes, creating lasting memories for recipients, their families, and communities. Dedicated volunteers form the heart of Twilight Wish, spreading joy to those in need.

250+

In order to qualify for a wish, recipients must be 65 or older or be a permanent resident of a nursing facility. Recipients must also have a history of giving back to their community and an annual income of less than 200% of poverty level. For 2025, that number is $31,330. To nominate a senior or donate to a wish, visit our website www. twilightwish.org.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Mary Farrell the Director of Community Relations with Twilight Wish Foundation. Reach out to the Foundation at (215) 230-8777, or www.twilightwish.org.

Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans)

Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

$1,676 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1676 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $185 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$257 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits

Most doctors accept Medicare.

No coverage outside the USA.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment (Other special enrollment periods may be available)

These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans

Part C

INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $185 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, etc.

Plans have co-pays and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Medicare

Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

Annual Deductible

$0–$590 deductible (Generic prescriptions not subject to deductible)

Initial Coverage

You pay a co-pay or coinsurance until your total out of pocket costs reach $2,000 including deductible for the calendar year

Catastrophic Coverage

$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calendar year

Part D programs are generally purchased along with Medicare A & B and a Medicare Supplement (A-N)

Approved formulary insulins are $35 per month.

There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D

Annual Election Period (AEP) is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/2024

Non Medical Home Care Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock care” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) – Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, changing linens, transporting and other essential activities. CNAs are trainedtestedcertified and work under the supervision of an RN or LPN.

HOMEMAKER/COMPANION

– Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties.

MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

MEDICATION REMINDER –

Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

MINIMUM HOURS – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service on a per visit basis.

PERSONAL CARE – Non-medical assistance with bathing, dressing, hygiene, eating and other personal care issues.

TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping appointments and other outings.

*Counties: A=Adams / B=Berks / C=Cumberland / Ch = Chester / D=Dauphin / F=Franklin / La=Lancaster / Le=Lebanon / P=Perry / Y=York **Payment Methods: PP=Private

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Home Health Definitions

24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.

CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information and management of the disease processmedication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damageor psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information management of the disease process medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.

ENTERAL FEEDING

– Enteral feeding or tube feeding is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.

HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available

for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is givenand sophisticated symptom relief provided.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV)

–

Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies hydration therapy pain management chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE

– Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)homemaking companionship and other nonmedical in home care. These services are available for hire after or in conjunction with Medicare certified services. Private payment Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.

THERAPY SERVICES (ST PT OT RT)

Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech language cognitive skills or swallowing.

Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch strengthen facilitate muscles challenge balance test coordination abilities teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.

Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental physical developmentalor emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to developrecoveror maintain daily living and work skills.

Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases

and their equipment environmental control systems humidification aerosols ventilator support bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise respiratory rehabilitation assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitationand maintenance of natural artificial and mechanical airways.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstructionallow air to get to the lungsor remove secretions.

WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcerspressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigationsdressingand wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds.

***PAYMENT METHODS

NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE HOSPICE

MED-ALERT

PSYCHIATRIC CARE

ENTERAL (TUBE) FEEDING

DIABETIC CARE CARDIAC CARE TRACH CARE

IV THERAPY WOUND CARE

SOCIAL WORKER

**THERAPY (SPOR)

*COUNTIES SERVED

MCB, MA, VA

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A, B, Ch, C, D, La, Le, P, Y S, P, O

717-367-2571

• MCB, MA, VA

MC, PI, VA

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

• LT, MCB, MC, MA, PI, PP, VA

MC, PI, PP, VA

MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

AccentCareElizabethtown

866-285-2007 A, B, Ch, C, D, La, Le, P, Y S, P, O

A, C, D, F, La, Le, P, Y S, P, O

717-590-8878

A, B, Ch, C, D, F, La, Le, P S, P, O, R

570-593-5921

717-291-8396 La, Le, Y S, P, O

717-715-8700 C, D, La, Le, P, Y S, P, O

MA, PI, PP

AccentCare

Advantage Home Health Services

• MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

• MA, PI, PP, VA

Advantage Home Health Services

Amedisys Home Health

Angels on Call Health

A, C, D, F, La, Le, P, Y P, O

717-412-4154

717-545-4940 C, D, Le, P

A, C, D, F, La, Le, P, Y R

717-390-9870

A, C, D, F, La, Le, P, Y R

717-848-2303

Apex Health Care Services

AveannaHarrisburg

AveannaLancaster

AveannaYork

• • • MA, PI, PP

717-652-1130 C, D, P, Y •

MC, PI, PP

Bayada Home Health Care

MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

LT, MCB, PP, VA

717-295-4555 A, La, Le, Y S, P, O

717-540-1700 D, La, Le, Y P, O

717-839-5020 C, D, F, La, Le, P, Y P, O

717-836-1955 C, F S, P, O

MC, VA

Bayada Home Health Care

MA, PI, PP, VA

MA, MC, PI, PP

Bello Nurses

MA, MC, PI

LT, PI, PP

Blue Mountain Home Health Care, Inc.Dauphin

Blue Mountain Home Health Care, Inc.Franklin

717-850-8040 A, B, C, D, La, Le, Y P, O

717-291-5943 C, D, La, Le, Y S, P, O

717-718-9393 A, C, D, La, Y

717-261-2546 A, C, F S, P, O

BrightStar Care

CenterWell Home Health

ComForCare Home CareYork

Community Home Health Care

Community Home Nursing & Therapy Svcs 717-632-2600 A, C, Y S, P, O

717-283-7292 La S, P, O

610-853-6798 Ch, La S, P, O • MA, PI

610-675-1111 Ch P

• MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

Compassionate Touch Nursing Care, LLC

Covenant Home Health

MC, PI

Criticare

MCB, MA, PI, VA

MA, PI, PP, VA

• MA, MC, PI, PP

MC, PI, PP

717-540-3530 D, La, Le, Y S

MC, MA, PP Elite Staffing Services

717-767-8772 A, C, D, La, Le, Y S, P, O

610-796-6473 B, La S, P, O

717-391-6363 D, La, Le, Y

717-584-1100 A, C, F, La, Le, Y P, O

717-690-2646 D, La, Le, Y S, P, O, R

EnhabitHome Health

Enhabit Home Health

Extended Family Care

Faithful Nursing

Gifted Hands Home & Health Care

*Counties: A=Adams / B=Berks / C=Cumberland / Ch = Chester / D=Dauphin / F=Franklin / LA=Lancaster / LE=Lebanon / P=Perry / Y=York **Therapies: S=Speech / P=Physical / O=Occupational / R=Respiratory ***Payment Methods: PP=Private Pay / PI=Private Insurance / LT=Long Term Care / MCB=Managed Care Insurance / MA=Medicare / MC=Medicaid / VA=Veterans Assistance / O=Other TM Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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• MCB, MC, MA, PI, PP

MA, MC, PI

717-397-8251 La S, P, O

717-747-1159 A, C, D, La, Y

717-969-2073 A, C, D, F, La, Le, P, Y

Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health

Racheal Home Health Care Inc.

• MA, MC, PI, VA

HM, LT, MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

Reliance Healthcare Home Health

888-923-5842 A, C, D, F, Le, P, Y S, P, O

• MA, MC, PI, PP Residential Home Health and Hospice

717-303-0272 A, C, D, F, La, Le, P, Y S, P, O

800-840-9081 A, C, D, F, Y S, P, O, R

717-233-1035 D, La, Le, Y S, P, O

Shadai Home Health Services LLC

SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice

MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

• MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

• • MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Pennsylvania

717-637-1227 A, Y S, P, O

MA, MC, PI, PP, VA VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove

717-812-4433 A, La, Y S, P, O

717-738-3220 A, La, Y S, P, O

717-812-4433 A, La, Y S, P, O

717-798-3933 Ch, La

WellSpan VNA Home CareAdams

WellSpan VNA Home CareLancaster

WellSpan VNA Home CareYork

• MA, MC, PP, VA *Counties: A=Adams / B=Berks / C=Cumberland / Ch = Chester / D=Dauphin / F=Franklin / LA=Lancaster / LE=Lebanon / P=Perry / Y=York **Therapies: S=Speech / P=Physical /

Wheelhouse Home Health

O=Occupational / R=Respiratory ***Payment Methods: PP=Private Pay / PI=Private Insurance / LT=Long Term Care / MCB=Managed Care Insurance / MA=Medicare / MC=Medicaid / VA=Veterans Assistance / O=Other TM Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

Hospice Care Definitions

**SERVICES: RN / SSW / C=Chaplain / V=Volunteers

***LEVELS OF CARE: RO=Routine / RE=Respite / GIP=General In-Patient Care / CC=Continuous Care

****Therapies: A=Aroma / MA=Massage Therapy / MU=Music Therapy / P=Pet Therapy

HOSPICE - Hospices provide individuals facing a terminal illness with care in a private residence or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to provide quality of life and to assist patients to live the last stages of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than curative treatment of the terminal illness.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

RN-REGISTERED NURSE – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family education as needed

SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, and provides counseling and support to meet identified needs, and makes referrals to other providers based on family and patient’s needs

CHAPLAIN – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations.

VOLUNTEERS – Provides companionship and needed nonmedical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement.

LEVELS OF CARE:

RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in managing the individual’s disease symptoms. Care is provided at the individual’s private residence or in a healthcare facility.

RE-RESPITE CARE – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a skilled nursing facility. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the facility.

GIP – GENERAL IN-PATIENT

CARE – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This higher level of care is due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. The room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

CC-CONTINUOUS CARE – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. It also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This

level of care is usually provided to the patient at their private residence or in a personal care home or assisted living facility. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for crises that require a constant presence by a nurse or care team.

THERAPY SERVICES PROVIDED:

AR-AROMA THERAPY – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management.

Care is provided at the individual’s private residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.

MA-MASSAGE THERAPY – Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to. Massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

MU-MUSIC THERAPY – Music

Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.

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Hospice Care Definitions

A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.

P-PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare.

24/7 ADMISSIONS – If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice, 24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Many hospice companies provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.

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HOME HEALTH – Indicates whether the hospice agency has a sister home health agency that will provide assistance with medically based home health needs such as nursing services, home health aide services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy or speech therapy.

INDIGENT PATIENTS – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients.

PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

PALLIATIVE CARE – Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness – whatever the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

*****PAYMENT METHODS

IN-PATIENT CARE MULTI-LINGUAL

INDIGENT PATIENTS

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

PCP OVERSIGHT

****THERAPIES – HOSPICE

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE

24/7 ADMISSIONS

***LEVELS OF CARE

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Holisticare Hospice

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METHODS

IN-PATIENT CARE MULTI-LINGUAL

INDIGENT PATIENTS

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

PCP OVERSIGHT

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HOSPICE CARE PROVIDERS

Hospice & Community Care

Hospice For All Seasons

Hospice Of Central PA

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Hospice and Social Services Foundation

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717-361-8449 D, La, Le, Y C, RN, SW, V

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MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

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Memorial White Rose Hospice

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Serenity Hospice

SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice

Tower Health at Home Hospice

VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove

WellSpan VNA Home Care & Hospice

Healthcare Checklist

H EALTH CAR E C H EC K LI ST

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

I N F O R MATI O N AB O UT YO U

NAME

ADDRE R SS

BIRT R H DAT A E

BLOOD TYPE WE W IGHT

PHARM R ACY

PRIMARY R CARE R PHYSICIAN

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PHONE

EMERG R ENCY CONTA T CT PHONE

MEDICAL CONDITIONS QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR

M E D I CAL C O N D ITI O N S

ASTHMA

HEA E RT R DISEA E SE

DIABETES

CANCER

HIGH BLOOD PRE R SSSURE R

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VACCINATIONS

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IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE DOCUMENTS

I M P O RTANT H EALTH CAR E D O C U M E NT S

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o HEALTH CARE DURABLE POWER OF AT A TORNEY

o INTERE R STED IN ORG R AN OR TISSUE DONAT A ION

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o COUGH / COLD MEDICATIONS

o ASPIRIN / OTHER FOR PA P IN /

HEA E DACHE / FEV E ER

o LAXATIVES

o DIET PILLS

o AN A TA T CIDS

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DISCONTINUED MEDICATIONS / PRODUCTS

D I SC O NTI N U E D M E D I CATI O N S / P R O D U CT S (D ( ue to t All llerg rgies es, Si S de d Ef Effe f cts ts, or Re Reacti t ons) s MEDICATION / FOOD / ENVIRONMENT DAT A E (MM/YY Y ) THAT CAUSE A REACTION

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I M P O RTANT NAM E S AN D N U M B E R S

Family: Clergy: Neighbors:

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LI F E ST YLE

LIFESTYLE

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Social/Cultural/Physical activities (who, when, where, what)

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NAME

NAME OF MEDICATION DOSAGE WHEN MEDICATION PURPOSE NOTES/CHANGES IS TAKEN

Medication XYZ 10 mg Ulcer 2 times, morning and night 9/9/10 - Dr ABC

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Senior Housing Definitions

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

(ADLs) – Activities involving personal care and mobility such as bathing, dressing, toileting, walking and meal preparation.

AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.

ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES

(AL) – Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Assisted living services and personal assistance with ADLs are provided. In PA there is a licensure distinction between Assisted Living Residences and Personal Care Homes. An

Assisted Living Residence in PA is “a significant long-term care alternative to allow individuals to age in place… and [to] develop and maintain maximum independence, exercise decision-making and personal choice.” according to PA Code, Ch 2800.

ADULT

DAY SERVICES – Most providers can elect to provide day/ night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day.

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT

COMMUNITY (“CCRC”) – There are many different types of CCRCs. There are Pay for Fee Communities (Type

C), Life Plan Communities (Type A) and even some rental models (Type D) inside CCRCs, but the unifying factor Is that they provide all levels of care - Independent Living, Assisted Living/Personal Care, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. Many offer many additional amenities, such as Rehabilitation Facilities, meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces.

CCRC DEFINITIONS:

BENEVOLENT PROGRAM – A program created to maintain a resident’s lifestyle when they run out of resources through no fault of their own.

FEE FOR SERVICE COMMUNITIES

(TYPE C) – Includes housing, residential services and offers different levels of healthcare, but not at the same monthly cost. Where you are on the continuum of care dictates what you pay for the monthly fee. There is typically an up-front fee that varies based on the type residential amenities and other factors.

LIFE CARE COMMUNITIES (TYPE

A) – Includes housing, residential services and unlimited use of healthcare services with little or no increase in monthly fees. Your monthly fees are not dependent on the level of care that you need, which

is why a Life Care Community may charge a larger up-front fee, as the Life Care Community is absorbing the risk on the resident’s level of care needed.

RENTAL AGREEMENT (TYPE D)

- Typically a small amount of rental properties are available which are not subsidized. Does not participate in the buy-in fee, nor has access to the continuum of care benefits.

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES – Apartments and communities for adults 55+.

INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (IADLs) – Activities involving more complex functioning

such as grocery shopping, writing checks, housework, cooking, traveling, and managing money.

INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24-hour inpatient care for residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive medications from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services.

MEMORY CARE RESIDENCES (MC) – Licensed Assisted Living or Personal Care Homes that specialize in delivering care to patients with

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NURSING (PRIVATE - P, SEMI-PRIVATE-SP)

/ ASSISTED LIVING (PRIVATE - P, SEMI-PRIVATE-SP)

PERSONAL CARE / ASSISTED LIVING (PRIVATE - P, SEMI-PRIVATE-SP)

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Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Communities are typically bedroomstyle rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population.

PA LICENSURE – In PA there is a licensure distinction between Assisted Living Residences and Personal Care Homes.

PERSONAL CARE HOME (PCH)

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Typically apartment-style with private baths. Personal assistance with ADLs is provided and may have charges for different levels of care. In PA there is a licensure distinction between Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences.

PRICE

DEPENDENT ON LEVELS OF CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.

RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY

– Any provider of IL, PCH, AL, MC or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time, if space is available.

SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.

Luthercare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

SERVES THE PLAIN COMMUNITY

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Indicates that these residences cater to the needs of individuals who live out their faith with simple living.

SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services. Patients may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) – Provides 24/7 care for residents and offers full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom, private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable TV and all personal/ nursing care.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy, a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea), to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.

VENTILATOR – Moves breathable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable.

WANDERGUARD – Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects and alarms when a pendant moves near an exit.

Three Things You Need to Know

A pet-friendly environment is important for any pet owner, especially when they are choosing a senior living community to enjoy their retirement. Pets provide seniors with companionship, comfort, and entertainment. Many owners view their dogs and cats not just as pets, but cherished family members. A compassionate senior living community will understand and respect how important a pet is to the emotional well-being and happiness of its residents.

Here are three things to consider when selecting a pet-friendly senior community to ensure it will be a comfortable and welcoming place for everyone.

1 PET POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS

The first thing to do is read the community’s pet policies and ask questions upfront. Specific policies can vary between communities, so it’s important to understand what is allowed and what isn’t. Common restrictions include the type of pet allowed (such as only cats or small dogs), size or weight limits, and the number of pets permitted per resident. The community may also require that the pet is housebroken, leash-trained, and up to date on all shots and vaccines.

2PET AMENITIES AND SERVICES

A truly pet-friendly community will offer amenities and services that cater to the needs of both you and your pet. Look for features such as designated pet areas, walking paths, and green space where pets can exercise and socialize. Knowing that your community supports a pet-friendly lifestyle can provide peace of mind and enhance the overall living experience for both you and your pet.

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3 COMMUNITY ATTITUDE AND RESIDENT CULTURE

It is important to observe the overall attitude and culture of the community towards pets. A community that genuinely welcomes pets will have a positive atmosphere where pet owners feel comfortable and supported. Pay attention to how the staff and residents react to pets. Do they seem to enjoy having pets around? Are there activities for the residents that include pets? Are pets outside enjoying the fresh air with their owners?

Choosing a pet-friendly senior living community involves more than just finding a place that allows pets. Understanding the community’s pet policies, services, and enthusiasm towards pets are important steps to making sure both you and your pet will thrive.

Our pet-friendly Harmony communities are designed with our residents in mind. Our family-owned luxury retirement communities offer spacious apartments and rooms equipped with high-end finishes and a full calendar of engaging events. Harmony provides comprehensive living options in independent living, personal care, and memory care, with plans tailored to your needs and peace of mind.

Schedule your personalized tour and let us help you make Harmony home. www.harmonyseniorservices.com

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Ashbridge Manor, 971 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown 19335

Barclay Friends, 700 N Franklin Street, West Chester 19380

Freedom Village at Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd, West Brandywine 19320

Harrison House of Chester County, 300 Strode Ave, Coatesville 19320

Heatherwood Retirement Community, 3180 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook 19344 866-892-7533

Simpson Meadows, 101 Plaza Dr, Downingtown, 19335

The Watermark at Bellingham, 1615 East Boot Road, West Chester 19380 484-653-1193 $2,445 208 S,

Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust St., Oxford 19363 610-998-2669 $1,430 179 1,

Wellington at Hershey’s Mill, 1361 Boot Road, West Chester 19380 484-263-5996 $4,465 193 1,

CUMBERLAND COUNTY TM Bethany Village 325 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg 17055 asbury.org 143 717-766-0279

Chapel Pointe At Carlisle, 770 South Hanover Street, Carlisle 17013 717-249-1363 & 100 1, 2,

Church of God Home, 801 N Hanover St, Carlisle 17013 717-866-3200 & 48 1, S

Essex House, 20 N. 12th St., Lemoyne 17043

Oak Hill Village, 1020 N Union St, Middletown 17057

Premier at Susquehanna, 990 Medical Rd, Millersburg 17061

Terraces at Capitol Village, 4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg 17112

FRANKLIN COUNTY Menno Haven, 300 Ridgeview, Chambersburg 17201

TM Providence Place Senior Living of Chambersburg 2085 Wayne Road, Chambersburg 17202 providence-place.com

Quarters at the Shook, The, 55 S Second St, Chambersburg 17201

Quincy Village, 6596 Orphanage Rd, Waynesboro 17268

SpiriTrust LutheranThe Village at Luther Ridge 2735 Luther Dr, Chambersburg 17202

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/ S = Small / C=Cats & = Call A = Assisted

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STUDIO=S, 1-BEDROOM=1, 2-BEDROOM=2

LANCASTER COUNTY

Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543

Calvary Homes by Tandem Living, 502 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster 17601

Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Rd, Ephrata 17522

Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr, Ephrata 17522

Faithful Living, 2015 North Reading Rd., Denver 17517

Garden Spot Village Independent Living, 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland 17557

Village 1800 Village Circle, Lancaster 17603 homesteadvillage.org

Keystone Villa at Ephrata, 100 North State Street, Ephrata 17522

Lancashire Terrace, 6 Terrace Dr., Lancaster 17601

Landis Homes 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz 17543 landishomes.org

Long Community at Highland, The, 600 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster 17601

Juniper Village at Lebanon, 1125 Birch Rd, Lebanon 17042

Kindred Place At Annville, One Kindred Place, Annville 17003

Lebanon Valley Home, The, 550 E Main St, Annville 17003

Londonderry Village, 1200 Grubb St, Palmyra 17078

StoneRidge Poplar Run, 440 E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown 17067

Traditions of Hershey, 100 N Larkspur Rd, Palmyra 17078

Place Senior Living at the Collegeville Inn 4000 Ridge Pike, Collegeville 19426 providence-place.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

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TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025 PLAN FOR AGING IN PLACE: EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Landis Homes, Crossings Meeting Room, 2nd Fl. 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025, 11:30 ROPER ROMP Berks Encore, 238 S. 3rd Ave., West Reading

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Adams/Franklin Gettysburg Recreation Park

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2025 PUMPKIN FEST 2025

The Middletown Home, 999 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown 17057

UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Lancaster Greenﬁeld Park

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 FALL PREVENTION HEALTH FAIR

Alvernia University Tom and Helen Flynn PLEX 465 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, 10:00 AM BERKS ENCORE SENIOR EXPO

First Energy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Rt. 61, Reading

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025, 7:45 AM HOMELAND HOSPICE 5K AND MEMORY WALK Rossmoyne Business Center 5000 Ritter Rd., Mechanicsburg

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025, 10:00 AM AGING YOUR WAY FESTIVAL Prev. Lebanon 50+ Festival Lebanon County Exposition 80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Berks County Heritage Center

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S York John C Rudy Park

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Harrisburg City Island

Topton Lutheran Home, 1 South Home Road, Topton 19522

EverTrue

Keystone Villa At Douglassville 1152 Ben Franklin Highway East, Douglassville 19518

Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, 501 Hoch Rd, Blandon 19510

Maidencreek Place, 105 Dries Rd, Reading 19605

Manor at Market Square, 803 Penn St, Reading 19601

Morris-Pace, 416 Reading Ave, West Reading 19611

Phoebe Berks, 1 Reading Dr., Wernersville 19565

Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg 2900 Lawn Terrace, Reading 19605

SECURED

Freedom Village at Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd, West Brandywine 19320

Harrison House of Chester County, 300 Strode Ave, Coatesville 19320

Heatherwood Retirement Community 3180 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook 19344

Simpson Meadows, 101 Plaza Dr, Downingtown, 19335

The Watermark at Bellingham, 1615 East Boot Road, West Chester 19380

Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust St., Oxford 19363

Wellington at Hershey’s Mill, 1361 Boot Road, West Chester 19380

Bridges at Bent Creek, The, 2100 Bent Creek Boulevard, Mechanicsburg 17050

Brookdale Grandon Farms, 1100 Grandon Way, Mechanicsburg 17050

Celebration Villa Of Shippensburg, 129 Walnut Bottom Rd, Shippensburg 17257

Chapel Pointe At Carlisle, 770 South Hanover Street, Carlisle 17013

Church of God Home, 801 N Hanover St, Carlisle 17013

Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg

4905 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 countrymeadows.com

Heritage Retirement Community, 2256 Shanks Church Rd, Greencastle 17225

Leland, The, 120 W Main St, Waynesboro 17268

Magnolias Of Chambersburg, 745 Norland Ave, Chambersburg 17201

Menno Haven, 2075 Scotland Ave, Chambersburg 17201

Parker House Assisted Living at Quincy Village 6596 Orphanage Rd, Waynesboro 17268

Quarters at the Shook, The, 55 S Second St, Chambersburg 17201

Quincy Village ,6596 Orphanage Rd, Waynesboro 17268

SpiriTrust LutheranThe Inn at Luther Ridge

Brethren Village 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543

Cherry Street Guest Home, 223 225 Cherry St, Columbia 17512

Country View Manor, 12 Friendly Dr, Quarryville 17566

Elizabethtown Personal Care Home, 141 Heisey Ave, Elizabethtown 17022

Emerald Rehab and Healthcare Center, 320 S Market St, Elizabethtown 17022

Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Rd, Ephrata 17522

Evergreen Estates Retirement Community, 1300 E King St, Lancaster 17602

Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata 17522

Faith Friendship Villa, 128 West Main Street, Mountville 17554

Faithful Living, 2015 North Reading Rd., Denver 17517

Garden Spot Village Personal Care Home 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland 17557

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Juniper Village at Lebanon, 1125 Birch Rd, Lebanon 17042

Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Campbelltown 2880 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra 17078

Valley Home, The, 550 E Main St, Annville 17003

Village, 100 Tuck Ct, Lebanon 17042

Village, 1200 Grubb St, Palmyra 17078

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• Protect your money. Criminals will insist that you pay in a hardto-trace manner, such as with a gift card, prepaid debit card, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, money transfer, or by mailing cash.

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• Spread the word. Share your knowledge of Social Security-related scams. Post on social media using the hashtag #SlamtheScam to share your experience and warn others. Visit ssa.gov/scam for more information. Please also share with your friends and family.

Three Levels of Care on One Campus with No Buy-in Fee

Newly Renovated Memory Care

Our Memory Care neighborhood combines a fresh new look with the Positive Approach to Care® program developed by Teepa Snow, one of America’s leading dementia educators and rates as low as $3,900 per month

Largest Independent Living Apartments

All spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments include full-size kitchen appliances and stackable washer and dryer

Flexible Arrangements for Couples

We have creative solutions to make sure that spouses are able to be together like they’re used to

To experience all our community us at 717-814-5217 to arrange a tour.

“I love this community. Whenever I visit I get the most positive responses compassionate and helpful. You can tell that residents’ needs are front of mind here. Check it out. You’ll be glad you did.” – Tom

PERSONAL CARE HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

Navigating Life-Changing Transitions with Senior Move Management

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5. Downsizing and Estate Liquidation Expertise:

Senior relocations often require letting go of a lifetime of belongings. SMM companies should oﬀer thoughtful guidance on what to keep, sell, donate, or discard, while respecting emotional and family dynamics.

6. Professionalism and Reliability:

SMM staﬀ should demonstrate high ethical standards, punctuality, cleanliness, and courtesy—hallmarks of a reputable company.

At Sterling Senior Life Solutions, we embody all of these qualities. We don’t outsource services—every team member is a direct part of our Sterling family.

From your ﬁrst call with Karen, our caring concierge, to your consultation with Kathy, who brings 35 years of senior living expertise, and your move managed by Nathanial’s dedicated team, we ensure every step is handled with compassion and professionalism. We’re not just moving belongings—we’re honoring lives. At Sterling, we’re proud to provide seniors and their families with an experience worth sharing.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Kimberly Quanquin with Sterling Life Solutions, LLC 484-220-3743. See their ad on page 33.

HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S THE RIGHT TIME FOR PERSONAL CARE

How to know when it’s the right time for personal care

Your loved one may be doing just fine now, but life can happen unexpectedly. A move to personal care is a life-changing decision that feels difficult and overwhelming to make, but the lifestyle benefits are exponential, especially when a move occurs early on.

These signs can be your cue that it’s time for an enhanced level of care: Declining health. How does your loved one look? Is their medicine being taken correctly? Do they have healthy eating habits? Are they struggling with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and toileting?

A little help goes a long way! With 24-hour personal care services, your loved one can receive as little or as much assistance needed. Personal care communities also serve nutritious meals daily, with most places including light housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and rehabilitation services in the rental fee.

Safety concerns. A fall-related injury could be detrimental to an aging relative’s health; even a fear of falling can keep them homebound. Personal care communities are designed with mobility challenges in mind. Important safety features include wellness checks, grab bars, non-slip flooring, and emergency call systems.

Limited social activities. For some family caregivers who maintain two households, there is little time to provide daily socialization. Fewer enrichment opportunities can cause feelings of isolation and loneliness. Through social, recreational, and educational programs, personal care communities can nurture their physical, mental, and spiritual needs.

You’re exhausted. Caregiving is a demanding job and takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on the care partner. There is no shame in reaching out for help. Personal care communities oﬀer peace of mind because staﬀ members are available 24/7 to manage your loved one’s varying care needs.

Many older adults strongly desire to maintain their health and independence as they age. To help your loved one see the advantages of a personal care lifestyle, include them in conversations and when touring a community that could be the right fit for them. You may also feel reassured talking with senior care experts. The management care team at Senior Commons at Powder Mill has over 50 years of combined experience in senior care, and our established partnerships with surrounding health care providers allow us to be an excellent resource for families.

But the best advice — don’t wait for a crisis to occur. An early transition into personal care lets your loved one adjust to new surroundings and form relationships with staﬀ and residents.

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Kelly Golden, marketing director at Senior Commons at Powder Mill, which provides Independent Living, Personal Care, and Memory Care on one campus. See their ad on page 157. www.powdermill.com.

Arbor Terrace Exton, 100 Oaklands Blvd, Exton 19341

Arbor Terrace Willistown, 1713 West Chester Pike, West Chester 19380

Brandywine Living at Longwood 301 Victoria Gardens Dr, Kennett Square 19348

Eagleview Landing, 650 Stockton Drive, Exton 19341

Exton Senior Living, 600 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton 19335

Simpson Meadows, 101 Plaza Dr, Downingtown, 19335

COUNTY

CUMBERLAND

Sunrise of Westtown, 1045 Wilmington Pike, West Chester 19382

Artis Senior Living of the West Shore, 150 N 12th St, Lemoyne 17043

Bridges at Bent Creek, The, 2100 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg 17050

Brookdale Grandon Farms, 1100 Grandon Way, Mechanicsburg 17050

Chapel Pointe At Carlisle, 770 South Hanover Street, Carlisle 17013

Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg 4905 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg 17050 countrymeadows.com

Golden Maple Memory Care at Bethany Village 5225 Wilson Lane, Mechanicsburg 17055 asbury.org

Community at Highland, The, 600 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster 17601

of Lancaster, 1870 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster 17601

by Tandem Living, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster 17601

Moravian Manor Communities, 300 W Lemon St, Lititz 17543

Affordable Housing Resources

Housing Search Assistance 877-428-8844

HUD 800-225-5342

ADAMS COUNTY

Anthony’s Place 1135 Chambersburg Rd, Gttysbrg 17325 717-334-1518

Bonneauville Interfaith Gardens

35 Maple St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-1518

Breckenridge Village Apartments

402 Village Dr, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-8024

Cedarfield Apartments

40 Madeline Ct, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-1518

East Berlin Manor

407 Abbottstown St, East Berlin 17316 717-259-7350

Fahnestock House

47 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-1518

Gettysburg Place

500 Boyds School Rd, Gettysburg 17325 717-337-3014

Harold Court

142 N Stratton St, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-1518

Jonathan Court 1731 Center Mills Rd, Aspers 17304 717-334-8024

Littlestown Villas

250 Charles St, Littlestown 17340 717-359-9224

McIntosh Court 1815 Center Mills Rd, Aspers 17304 717-334-1518

McSherrystown Interfaith Village 80A Main St, McSherrystown 17344 717-334-1518

Misty Ridge Terrace Townhomes 25 Misty Ridge Rd, Gettysburg 17325 717-334-1518

Mountain House 111 Main St, Arendtsville 17303 717-334-8024

Old Friend at New Oxford 500 N Bolton St, New Oxford 17350 717-334-1518

Oxford Manor Apartments 100 N Bolton St, New Oxford 17350 717-624-7866

Residences at Hanover Shoe 261 N Franklin St, Hanover 17331 717-637-5444

Villas at Gettysburg 80 Robert Curtis Dr, Gettysburg 17325 717-339-0004

BERKS COUNTY

Amity Manor 1131 Ben Franklin Hwy W Douglassville, PA 19518 610-385-4622

Bnai Brith House of Reading 1026 Franklin St, Reading, PA 19602 610-374-4453

John F. Lutz Apartments

3559 St. Lawrence Avenue

Reading, PA 19606

610-779-8101

Knitting Mill Apartments

239 Pine St, Hamburg, PA 19526

610-936-9780

Penn’s Common Court

1040 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602

610-373-3633

Penns Crossing

1400 W Wyommissing Blvd. West Lawn, PA 19609

610-775-9220

Queen of Angels Apartments

22 Rothermel St, Reading, PA 19605

610-921-3115

Reading Elderly Apartments

100 North Front Street

Reading, PA 19601

610-373-1130

Saucony Meadows

20 Kohler Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530

610-894-9874

Sencit Towne House Apartments

20 S. Summit Ave

Shillington, PA 19607

610-777-6519

CHESTER COUNTY

Ash Park Terrace - Washington House Apts

70 South Third Street

Coatesville, PA 19320

610-380-9265

Brandywine Health and Housing Center

744 East Lincoln Highway

Coatesville, PA 19320

610-384-7981

Coatesville Towers

339 East Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320

610-384-0120

Hankin Manor 115 Buchanan Street Phoenixville, PA 19460

484-996-3880

Hopewell Manor

58 E Main Street Elverson, PA 19520 610-286-3667

Parkesburg School

360 Strasburg Avenue Parkesburg, PA 19365 610-857-5055

St James Place Apartments

350 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335 610-269-9366

Trinity House 15 Leopard Rd Berwyn, PA 19312

610-296-3337

Westminster Place at Ware Presbyterian Village 51 Lancaster Ave. Oxford, PA 19363 610-998-2575

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

American House Apartments 26 N Market St, Mechanicsburg 17055

717-766-1633

Bethany Towers 335 Wesley Dr, Mechanicsburg 17055

717-766-7698

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Boiling Springs Apartments

297 Plaza Dr, Boiling Springs 17007 717-258-8387

Carlwynne Manor Apartments

860 Carlwynne Ct, Carlisle 17013 717-243-1118

College Park Apartments

525 3rd St, Carlisle 17013 717-243-9121

Cottages of Shippensburg Apts

300 Dwelling Ct, Shppnsbrg 17257

717-530-1573

Crossroads Apartments

2141 Cedar Run Dr, Camp Hill 17011 717-635-9780

Dawn Ridge

79 Dawn Ridge Loop, Carlisle 17013 717-601-0389

East Gate Senior Apartments

35 East Gate Dr, Carlisle 17015 717-249-9800

Enola Commons Senior Apts

16 S Enola Dr, Enola 17025 717-732-2811

Episcopal Square Apartments

101 N Prince St, Shppnsbrg 17257 717-530-1277

Geneva Greens Apartments

500 Geneva Dr, Mchnicsburg 17055 717-691-8620

Iroquois Senior Apartments

202 3rd St, New Cumberland 17070 717-774-4500

Mallard Run Apartments

820 Lisburn Rd, Camp Hill 17011 717-761-5414

Molly Pitcher Apartments

13 S Hanover St, Carlisle 17013 717-249-9800

Mountain Creek Apartments

600 N Baltimore Ave, Mount Holly Springs 17065 717-554-6538

Mountain View Apartments

91 Doubling Gap Rd, Newville 17241 717-249-7797

One West Penn Apartments

1 W Penn St, Carlisle 17013 717-249-7797

Orchard Apartments

2204 Cedar Run Dr Ext, Camp Hill 17011 717-763-0937

Pine Ridge Estates 7 Pine Road, Mount Holly Springs 17065 717-486-4063

Raystown Crossing Apartments

1000 Raystown, Shippensburg 17257 717-530-1341

Roth Village 62 Village Ct, Mechanicsburg 17050 717-732-7006

Roxbury Ridge Apartments

100 Meadow Dr, Shippensburg 17257 717-532-9425

Shenandoah Apartments

105 E Allen St, Mechanicsburg 17055 717-635-5855

Shepherd’s Crossing

251 Lambs Gap Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 717-635-9780

Shippen House Apartments

19 Hollar Ave, Shippensburg 17257 717-532-7885

Silver Spring Courtyards

39 Ashburg Dr, Mechanicsburg 17050 717-591-1413

Silver Spring Gardens

64 Ashburg Dr, Mechanicsburg 17050 717-591-1413

Susquehanna View Apartments

208 Senate Ave, Camp Hill 17011 717-763-1184

DAUPHIN COUNTY

Abe Cramer B’nai B’rith

130 S 3rd St, Harrisburg 17101 717-232-7516

Edison Village

101 S 18th St, Harrisburg 17104 717-232-0564

Felton Lofts

100 S 4th St, Steelton 17113 717-745-1489

Hershey Plaza Apts

215 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey 17033 717-533-5182

Highspire School Apts

201 Penn St, Highspire 17034 717-986-0266

Hollywood Court 18 W Broad St, Elizabethville 17023 800-735-3068

Hummelstown Manor

300 E Poplar Ave, Hmmlstown 17036 717-566-8782

Interfaith Apts

107 Mill St, Middletown 17057 717-233-5114

Linden Terrace Apts

1201 N Front St, Harrisburg 17102 717-610-1636

Paxton Place

1100 S 20th St, Harrisburg 17111 717-409-8314

Pheasant Hill Estates

4400 Pleasant Hill Rd, Harrisburg 17110 717-657-3135

Presbyterian Apts 322 N 2nd St, Harrisburg 17101 717-233-5114

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Cottage Green 740 Norland Ave, Chmbrsbg 17201 717-263-9040

Hamilton Park Apartments

100 Park Cir, Chambersburg 17202 717-263-1783

New Forge Crossing Apartments

12935 Washington Township Blvd, Waynesboro 17268 717-765-0006

Orchard Run Apartments

101 Macintosh Way, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-9040

Redwood Park Townhouses

63 Redwood St, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-4200

Sunset Court Apartments and Townhouses

100 Valley Pine Ct, Chambersburg 17202 717-263-4200

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Tower at Falling Spring

200 N Main St, Chambersburg 17201 717-263-0119

Washington Square Apartments

78 W Washington St, Chambersburg 17201 717-414-5030

Wayne Gardens

901 Wayne Gardens Ct, Waynesboro 17268 717-762-7117

Wayne Gardens

900 Wayne Gardens Ct, Waynesboro 17268 717-762-7117

Waynesboro Apartments

401 N Church St, Waynesboro 17268 717-765-8939

Wesley House at Quincy 6575 Orphanage Rd, Waynesboro 17268 717-749-2391

LANCASTER COUNTY

Church Street Towers

333 Church St, Lancaster 17602 717-397-2835

Cocalico Place

120 E Franklin St, Ephrata 17522 717-738-4240

Farnum Street East

33 E Farnum St, Lancaster 17602 717-293-1334

Franklin Street Apts

55 W Franklin St, Ephrata 17522 717-733-9330

Golden Triangle Apts 72 Roosevelt Ave, Lancaster 17601 717-380-3703

King Theatre Apts 419 E King St, Lancaster 17602 717-396-0889

Lancaster House North 335 N Prince St, Lancaster 17603 717-299-1278

Landisville Apts I & II 180 Elizabeth St, Landisville 17538 717-898-8474

Market House Apartments 41 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown 17022 717-367-8007

Marrietta Senior Apts 601 E Market St, Marietta 17547 717-735-9590

Millersville Manor 25 Lee Ave, Millersville 17551 717-872-4608

Mountain View Terrace 567 Springville Rd, New Holland 17557 717-291-1911

Nathan Village Apts Laura Lee Blvd, Leola 17540 717-393-5815

Nissly Chocolate Factory Apts 951 Wood St, Mount Joy 17552 717-391-8950

Oak Bottom Village Apts 123 Grofdale Rd, Quarryville 17566 717-786-8019

Park Avenue Apts 255 Park Ave, Lancaster 17602 717-517-7361

Ruoff Tower

315 N Prince St, Lancaster 17603 717-299-1308

Saint Peter Apts

400 Union St, Columbia 17512 717-684-9952

Sylvan Retreat Apts

400 S Rockford Rd, Mountville 17554 717-285-2667

Tabor Place Apts

440 E Grant St, Lancaster 17602 717-396-0889

The Apartments at Mulberry Corners

301 W James St, Lancaster 17603 717-509-6190

Trinity House Apts

400 Mill St, Columbia 17512 717-684-4141

Village Garden Apts

3111 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 717-569-9735

Westminster Place at Long Community

600 E Roseville Rd #1000, Lancaster 17601 717-381-4930

Willows at Landisville, The 611 Caroline Ct, Landisville 17538 717-205-4922

Whistlestop View Apartments

443 W High St, Elizabethtown 17022 717-361-6273

LEBANON COUNTY

Hill Terrace Apts

745 Maple St, Lebanon 17042 717-273-1711

Maple Terrace Apts

725 Maple St, Lebanon 17042 717-273-1711

Markethouse Place

550 Willow St, Lebanon 17046 717- 272-2785

Oak Terrace Apts

1407 Oak St, Lebanon 17042 717-273-1711

Palmview Apartments

255 West North Avenue, Palmyra 17078 717-832-3150

Palmyra Interfaith Manor

101 S Railroad St, Palmyra 17078 717-838-5267

Poplar Terrace Apts

605 S Eighth St, Lebanon 17042 717-273-3333

Quittapahilla Commons

301 W New St, Annville 17003 717-867-3037

Stevens Towers

930 Willow St, Lebanon 17046 717-273-1639

Tulpehocken Terrace Apts

101 W Richland Av, Myerstown 17067 717-866-2077

Washington Arms

303 Chestnut St, Lebanon 17042 717-274-1401

Willow Terrace

800 Willow St, Lebanon 17042 717-273-1711

PERRY COUNTY

Episcopal Commons

502 S 4th St, Newport 17074 717-567-3626

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Episcopal Square Apartments

101 N Prince St, Shippensburg 17257 717-530-1277

Locust Village

200 Leonard St, Marysville 17053

814-466-7553

Newport Hotel Senior Housing

2 N 2nd St, Newport 17074

717-567-0329

Newport Square Apartments 9 S 2nd St, Newport 17074

717-567-9815

Pfautz Apartments

5 Pfautz Rd, Duncannon 17020 717-834-4116

Pine Street Commons

302 N Pine St, Liverpool 17045 800-735-3068

Shermans Valley Apartments

50 Powell Ln, Loysville 17047

717-789-9389

Susquehanna Apartments

629 N Market St, Duncannon 17020 717-834-9522

YORK COUNTY

Broad Park Manor

440 & 449 E King St, York 17403

717-854-1415

Broad Park Manor

133 S Broad St, York 17403

717-854-1416

Clearview Terrace I & II

800 Randolph St, Hanover 17331

717-632-8081

Cloverfield Apts

1500 Rodney Rd, York 17408

717-764-5464

Delphia House 350 E Philadelphia St, York 17403 717-843-1064

Dutch Kitchen SRO

381 W Market St, York 17401 717-846-5281

Green Meadow 20 Beaver St, Dillsburg 17019 717-432-2556

Highland Manor

36 Highland Manor Dr Stewartstown 17363 717-993-6541

Hotel Richard McAlister 11 York St, Hanover 17331 717-633-5000

Kingston House 1243 W King St, York 17404 717-848-2927

Park View at Manchester Heights Apts 1900 Barley Rd, York 17408 717-767-1184

Park View at Tyler Run 2105 Knob Hill Rd, York 17403 717-854-6909

Springfield Apts 1930 Kenneth Rd, York 17408 717-764-1344

Springwood Overlook 2330 Freedom Way, York 17402 717-741-4225

Stony Brook Manor 100 Pleasant Acres Rd, York 17402 717-764-1344

York Towne House

200 N Duke St, York 17401 717-845-2857

PP, PI, LTC

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, MCB

610-391-8202 $561

610-927-8183 $487

610-374-5175 & 184

Topton Lutheran Home, 1 South Home Road, Topton 19522

EverTrue

Phoebe Berks 1 Reading Dr., Wernersville 19565

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, MCB

610-373-5166 & 179

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, VA, MCB West Reading Nursing & Rehabilitation 425 Buttonwood St, Reading 19611

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, MCB

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, VA, MCB

Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation 220 S 4th Ave, West Reading 19611

Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 120 Trexler Ave, Kutztown 19530 610-683-6220 $481

Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab 1000 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading 19611 610-376-3991 $400

CHESTER COUNTY

610-696-5211

PI, LTC, MA, VA, MCB

484-288-2200

PI, LTC, MA Freedom Village at Brandywine 15 Freedom Blvd, West Brandywine 19320

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, MCB

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, VA, MCB

PP, PI, LTC, MA, MC, MCB

Barclay Friends, 700 N Franklin Street, West Chester 19380

Hickory House Skilled Nursing Facility 3120 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook 19344 610-273-2915 &

Kadima Rehab & Healthcare at Pottstown 3031 Chestnut Hill Road, Pottstown 19465 610-469-6228

The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 833 South Main Street, Phoenixville 19460

MA, MC, PI, PP, VA & = Call *Payment

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SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 940 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle 17015

Chapel Pointe At Carlisle, 770 South Hanover Street, Carlisle 17013

Church of God Home, 801 N Hanover St, Carlisle 17013

Claremont

& Rehabilitation Center 1000 Claremont Rd, Carlisle 17013

Claremont Nursing and Rehab 1000 CLAREMONT RD, Carlisle 17013

Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community 1 Longsdorf Way, Carlisle 17015

Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation 700 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle 17013

Fox Subacute At Mechanicsburg 120 S Filbert St, Mechanicsburg 17055

Gardens at Camp Hill, 46 Erford Rd, Camp Hill 17011

Gardens at West Shore, 770 Poplar Church Rd, Camp Hill 17011

Green Ridge Village, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville 17241

17055

Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, 1000 West South Street, Carlisle 17013

SEMI-PRIVATE

717-749-2300

717-264-6815

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Oak Hill Village, 1020 N Union St, Middletown 17057

Premier at Susquehanna, 990 Medical Rd, Millersburg 17061

Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

1205 S 28Th St, Harrisburg 17111

Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1070 Stouffer Ave, Chambersburg 17201

Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center 201 Franklin Farm Ln, Chambersburg 17202

Menno Haven, 1000 Northfield Drive, Chambersburg 17201

Quincy Village, 6596 Orphanage Road, Waynesboro 17268

Shook Home, The, 55 South Second St, Chambersburg 17201

LANCASTER COUNTY

717-397-4261

Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 100 Abbeyville Road, Lancaster 17603

Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 717-581-4347

MC, PI, PP

Elizabethtown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 141 Heisey Ave, Elizabethtown 17022 717-367-1831

Emerald Rehab and Healthcare Center

PI, PP Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Rd, Ephrata 17522

320 S Market St, Elizabethtown 17022

PA, PI, PP

Fairmount Homes 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata 17522

Garden Spot VillageSkilled Nursing 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland 17557

Gardens at Stevens, The, 400 Lancaster Ave., Stevens 17578

Hamilton Arms Center, 336 S West End Ave, Lancaster 17603

Saint Luke Drive, Lititz 17543 luthercare.org

Farm, 604 Oak St, Akron 17501

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LEBANON COUNTY

Susquehanna Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC 745 Old Chiques Hill Rd, Columbia 17512

Trillium by Tandem Living, 502 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster 17601

Trillium Place by Tandem Living 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster 17601

United Zion Retirement Community 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz 17543

Willow Valley Lakes Dr, Willow Street 17584 willowvalleycommunities.org

Valley CommunitiesThe Glen 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster 17602 willowvalleycommunities.org

Zerbe Sisters at Zerbe Retirement Community 2499 Zerbe Rd, Narvon 17555

Alpine Valley Post Accute and Healthcare Center 945 Duke St, Lebanon 17042

Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, 590 S 5Th Ave, Lebanon 17042

Cornwall Manor 1 Boyd St, Cornwall 17016 cornwallmanor.org

Kadima Rehab and Nursing at Campbelltown 2880 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra 17078

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

MA, MC, PI, PP, VA

PI, PP

LT, MA, MC, PI, PP

Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Palmyra 341 N Railroad St, Palmyra 17078

Lebanon Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 900 Tuck St, Lebanon 17042

Lebanon Valley Home, The, 550 E Main St, Annville 17003

Londonderry Village, 1200 Grubb St, Palmyra 17078

StoneRidge Poplar Run, 440 E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown 17067

StoneRidge Towne Centre, 7 W Park Ave, Myerstown 17067

Premier at Perry Village, 213 E Main St, New Bloomfield 17068

Stonebridge Health And Rehabilitation Center 102 Chandra Dr, Duncannon 17020

Transitions HeathCare Allens Cove 25 Cove Rd., Duncannon 17020

Home, 970 Colonial Ave, York 17403

Dallastown Nursing Center, 623 E Main St, Dallastown 17313

Hanover Hall, 267 Frederick St, Hanover 17331

Homewood At Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave, Hanover 17331

Inners CreekSkilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 100 W Queen St, Dallastown 17313

2400 Kingston Court, York 17402

2050 Barley Rd, York 17408

118 Pleasant Acres Rd, York 17402

HavenYork Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 1050 South George Street, York 17403

The Village at Sprenkle Drive 1801 Folkemer Cir, York 17404

The Village at Utz Terrace 2100 Utz Terrace, Hanover 17331

North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1770 Barley Rd, York 17408

South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 200 Pauline Dr, York 17402

SAVING PENNSYLVANIA’S MOST VULNERABLE:

Why Low-Income Personal Care Homes

Must Survive

Pennsylvania stands at a crossroads. As the affordable housing crisis deepens, one of our most vulnerable populations—low-income seniors and adults with disabilities—is being left behind. Personal Care Homes (PCHs) and Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) serve as lifelines for individuals who need help with daily activities but do not require nursing-level care. Yet these homes, especially those accepting the state’s SSI Supplement, are rapidly disappearing.

The SSI Supplement—a combination of federal and state funds—offers just $51 per day to house and care for individuals. This amount has only marginally increased since 2006, despite inflation surpassing 50% during the same period. By comparison, $51 wouldn’t even cover a day’s pet boarding. Unsurprisingly, the number of PCHs accepting this supplement has plummeted by over 60%

since 2008. Only about 260 homes in Pennsylvania now primarily serve SSI residents, a stark decline from the 894 that existed almost two decades ago.

This is not just a housing issue—it’s a healthcare crisis. Without available PCHs, low-income individuals often remain in hospitals far beyond medical necessity, unable to secure a “safe discharge.” Each unnecessary hospital day costs roughly $2,500. Multiply that by hundreds of patients stuck for hundreds of days, and the strain on our healthcare systems—and wallets—is unsustainable.

ALPHA (Alliance for Low-Income Personal Care Home Advancement), founded in 2016, is working to change this. Born out of urgent need, ALPHA supports PCHs through advocacy, resource acquisition, as well as business coaching/training, best practices, resident activities, improved operational strategies, grants, and community volunteerism.

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Advertiser Index

73 Aging Your Way Festival

99 A Life to Live Home Care

25,27 Alzheimer’s Association of Central PA

39 Antanavage Farbiarz, PLLC

158 Autumn House East

158 Autumn House West

1 Bellomo & Associates, LLC

19 Berks Encore

143 Bethany Village CCRC

42 Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

IFC Columbia Cottage - Collegeville

IFC Columbia Cottage - Hanover

IFC Columbia Cottage - Hershey

IFC Columbia Cottage - Linglestown

IFC Columbia Cottage - Wyomissing

20 Complete Care Strategies

125 Cornwall Manor

132 Country Meadows of Hershey

132 Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg

132 Country Meadows of Wyomissing

132 Country Meadows of York S Leader Heights

132 Country Meadows of York W Shiloh Trolley

97 Curantis Home Care

47 Darrell M. Sipe Opticians and Hearing Aids

63 Demeter Financial Services

31 Estate Solutions Pro

143 Golden Maple Memory Care at Bethany Village

BC Harmony at Hershey

BC Harmony at West Shore

111,113 Homeland Center

111,113 Homeland HomeCare

111,113 Homeland HomeHealth

111,113 Homeland Hospice

111,113 Homeland Palliative Care

127 Homestead Village

56 Jonathan G. Anthony, New York Life Insurance

143 Landis at Home

143 Landis Homes

143 Landis Homes Adult Day Services

88 Lebanon Transit Authority

129 Luther Acres

143 MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany Village

3 Middletown Home, The

67 Minnich’s Pharmacy

188 Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

158 Oak Leaf Manor North

158 Oak Leaf Manor South

143 Oaks Skilled Nursing at Bethany Village, The

65 OSS Health Hospital

65 OSS Health Orthopedics

65 OSS Health Enola Orthopaedics

65 OSS Health Foot and Ankle Specialist

65 OSS Health Gettysburg Orthopaedics

65 OSS Health Hanover Orthopaedics

65 OSS Health Mechanicsburg

65 OSS Health West York

2 PA Health & Wellness

45 PA Link to Aging & Disability Services Service Area 13

159 Pleasant View Communities

141 Providence Place of Chambersburg

141 Providence Place at the Collegeville Inn

141 Providence Place of Dover (York)

141 Providence Place of Lancaster

141 Providence Place of Pine Grove

69 Realty One Group Unlimited Mike Julian, SRES, Realtor

69 Realty One Group Unlimited Missy Boots, SRES, Realtor

45 RN Insurance Navigators

157 Senior Commons at Powder Mill

56 SeniorLIFE Harrisburg

56 SeniorLIFE Reading

56 SeniorLIFE York

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30 Smilebuilderz

129 St. John’s Herr Estate

33 Sterling Life Solutions

33 Sterling Life Treasures

68 United Healthcare

97 Visiting Angels - Hanover

97 Visiting Angels - Lancaster

97 Visiting Angels - York

IBC Willow Valley Communities

IBC Willow Valley Communities - Cedar Brook at the Glen

IBC Willow Valley Communities - Lakeside

IBC Willow Valley Communities - Meadow Ridge

IBC Willow Valley Communities - The Glen

43 York County Food Bank

14 Zunic Advisory Services

SAVING PENNSYLVANIA’S MOST VULNERABLE:

Why Low-Income Personal Care Homes Must

Survive Continued from page 189

Thanks in part to our efforts, Pennsylvania awarded a $20 million increase to SSI providers in 2023—the first state-level funding boost in nearly two decades. Still, this is only a start.

We must act now to preserve and expand the network of PCHs that provide dignified, cost-effective care to those most in need. Whether through increased funding, community partnerships, or public awareness, every Pennsylvanian has a role to play.

You can help. Join ALPHA in advocating for change. Volunteer just two hours a month. Share your skills. Together, we can ensure that no one is forced to live without the care they need, just because they are underprivileged. Visit www.ALPHA-Homes.org or contact us at Info@ALPHA-Homes.org to get involved.

Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 ranking highlights the nation’s top nursing homes based on four pillars determined by Newsweek.

Willow Valley Communities proudly thanks our health care Team Members for helping to ensure The Glen at Willow Valley is consistently recognized as one of the top nursing homes in Pennsylvania. 800.770.5445 | WillowValleyCommunities.org | Lancaster, PA

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