Savvy Seniors USC Seniors—Activities Abound Are you determined to get out and
ctor of Recreation Paul Besterman, Township Dire the company and Leisure Services, enjoys of Arlaine and Don Regelin.
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meet new people? A great way to start is to join the United Senior Citizens Program sponsored by the Upper St. Clair Department of Recreation and Leisure Services. One of the activities enjoyed by members of the United Senior Citizens is their annual holiday luncheon, which was held on December 17, 2003. It was a fun-filled afternoon with wonderful food, entertainment and fellowship. Open to retired residents of Upper St. Clair, 55 years and older, this group usually meets at the Township Recreation Center each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for senior citizens’ lunch, activities and programs. In addition to the Recreation Center activities, day trips to various performances and places of interest are scheduled throughout the year. Lynn Walcoff, coordinator of the United Senior Citizens program, said that their group is designed to accommodate today’s active seniors, and that everyone gets something different out of it. “It’s a good way of meeting people in the Township or rekindling relationships.” If you have questions about the Township’s program or about other services available to senior citizens please contact Lynn Walcoff at 412-833-9000, extension 296.
Vivian Lesnett played the pian o to open the holiday program .
Corinne Gastineay cha ts with Assistant Township Ma nager Mark Mansfield.
What is a PDA? What is a PDA for purposes of this article? While many
regard a PDA (personal digital assistant) as a hand-held device allowing you to organize your life in the click of a button, this article deals with a different PDA—the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. The PDA, under the direction of Secretary Nora Dowd Eisenhower, manages the statewide system of 52 area agencies on aging. The network of services under the responsibility of the PDA include family caregiving, transportation, home and community-based services, Alzheimer’s programs, health and wellness education, senior community centers and nutritional programs, adult day services and protective services for older people at risk of abuse or neglect. Additionally the PDA administers the largest state-funded pharmaceutical assistance program for the elderly in the United States. As Secretary, Dowd Eisenhower advises the 44
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Governor, other cabinet officers and members of the General Assembly on matters affecting older adults. One area continuing to receive much attention these days is managed care plans for older adults. Where can you find answers to your questions? Together with the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) the PDA has recently issued Choosing a Medicare Managed Care Plan—A Guide for Medicare Beneficiaries. It assists older Pennsylvanians in choosing a Medicare managed care plan that is right for them. Did you know that one out of every four persons on Medicare in Pennsylvania is enrolled in a Medicare managed care plan? With this guide, senior citizens and family members can compare plans, benefits, costs and member satisfaction. To receive a free copy of this publication, call 1-800-783-7067 or click on the PDA’s website: www.aging.state.pa.us.