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Crawford County’s Designated Area Agency on AgingPURPOSE

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The purpose of Active Aging Inc. is to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive, coordinated, and supportive human services system for older persons aged 60 years and older in Crawford County.Please call 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 or email [email protected] for more information.

ACTIVE AGING, INC.

Read the ECHO online at www.activeagingecho.comFunded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Active Aging, Inc.gratefully acknowledges the following

individuals and organizationsfor donations

made to this agency:

In Memory of:

Peggy Corner

Given by:

Gladys GramsCross Town United Method-ist Ministry

August 2020 let us hope it brings about some positive progress in all aspects of life right now. My hope is that the number of positive COVID-19 tests stop going up very soon. I really wish we could see the number of active cases and the number of recovered patients as a part of the available data to give us a greater idea of the reality of the current situation. However, not having to make that differentiation would be even better.That’s enough of COVID-19 talk. I hope you are enjoying your summer so far. I don’t know about all of you, but my yard has never looked better! I took advantage of the restricted period to do some work around the house. I must have planted over 20 bushes or trees on the property this year. I took down some dying (or already dead) pine trees in my yard and discovered that they had been very useful in blocking out the sight and noise of the road traffic. I thought about replacing the trees with a fence, but then decided that bushes would be a better option, so I planted a row of burning bushes, capped off on each end with a rose bush. I planted two new apple and pear trees, a honeysuckle bush, two other rose bushes, two reblooming lilacs, and countless Rose of Sharon starts kindly provided by a co-worker. I also added some bee balm plants (or flowers) to help our little pollinating friends. I must admit, I really enjoy walking around to check on their progress a few times a week. One of the reblooming lilacs seems to have been stunted by the May snow and frost, but I think, just like everything else, it will recover.As I mentioned last month, Active Aging centers are open and providing limited activities and services. We are doing so and still maintaining appropriate social distancing, wearing masks, limiting attendance, and requiring temperate checks upon entrance. In July we be-gan offering exercise classes again, either at appropriate social distances for classes that require very little changes in space, or outdoors for classes that require more movement. Outdoor classes are held, as much as possible, earlier in the day to avoid the heat. If you have an activity you normally enjoy, please call your center to determine if it is currently available. If it is not available currently, we are always looking for suggestions on how to make those activities safe under the current guidelines.Please take care

Krista Geer

From the Director’s Desk August 2020 August 2020 Active Aging Inc.

Services and Programs we offer are:

- Nutritious Noon-Time Meals- Educational Programs- Socialization & Recreation- PrimeTime Health/ Wellness - Activities- Volunteer Opportunities- Life-Long Learning- Outreach/Information Lunches- Transportation- County-wide Picnics, Dances, and Parties- Large-Print Library - Travel Opportunities

Senior Center Services

In-Home Services

Special Services

- Care Management / Assessments- Family Caregiver Support Program - Home Delivered Meals- In-Home Care- Nursing Home Pre-Admission Assessments- Personal Assistance- Personal Care / Home Support

*These are examples of services available, and is not an all inclusive

listing. Contact us for more information.

- “Echo” Newsletter- Information & Referral - Apprise Insurance Counseling - PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) - Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program- Older Adult Protective Services- Ombudsman- Voter Registration

Programs funded in part by the Pa.Department of Aging and supported by the

Active Aging Foundation. For information on Long Term Care Services and Choices:

(814) 336-1792 - 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814) 336-1705 - E-mail [email protected]

The ECHO is published by The Area Shopper. Questions concerning

Advertising please contact Lon Wilson (814) 425-7272 or [email protected]

ACTIVE AGING, INC.CENTERS

1034 Park Ave, Meadville, Pa 16335

(814) 336-1792Meadville Center

1034 Park Avenue, Meadville 16335(814) 336-1792

Ext. 106Patty Flaherty

Ashley McLallen, Center Manager [email protected]

Lakeland Valley Regional Center

237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424

(814) 683-4959Janet Wasserman

[email protected]

Cambridge Springs Center

156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

(814) 398-8616Tami Boylan

[email protected]

Canadohta CenterBloomfield Twp Building Lincolnville

(Fridays only)22978 Shreve Ridge Road- Union City,

PA 16438(814) 336-1792

Patty Flaherty

Titusville SeniorCenter

714 East Main Street-Titusville, PA 16354

(814) 827-9134Tim Snyder

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The Meadville Center is under the ‘soft opening’ guide-lines. We are slowly resuming classes. Our regular ac-tivity schedule is listed below with bolded activities being open. In order to participate in an activity, you must call to preregister; Call Patty or Ashley at 814-336-1792 ext. 106.

MONDAY 8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $18:00AM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee., copies 10 cents/page, no color 8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee8:00AM-3:30PM Open Ping-Pong Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $1 9:00AM Blood Pressure Screenings; no fee10:00AM Bingo;.50/card @10 games &.25/card coverall10:00AM – 2:30PM Massages, 3rd Monday; no fee10:30AM Smile Exercise; $1 11:00AM Tai Chi; $1

TUESDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1. 8:00AM - 3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee8:00AM-3:30PM Open Ping-Pong Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $1 10:00AM Pencil Art and Painting Class; $110:00AM Chi Kung; $110:00AM Card Group-500Bid, 2nd & 4thTuesdays; no fee11:00AM Yoga; $3 1:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee., copies 10 cents/page, no color 2:00PM ` Diabetes Support Group, 1st Tuesday ea month WEDNESDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM- 3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 8:00AM-3:30PM Open Ping-Pong Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $1 10:00AM Card Group-500Bid, 3rd Wednesday; no fee11:00AM Tai Chi; $11:00PM Quilting Group; no fee1:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee., copies 10 cents/page, no color6:00PM – 7:30PM Line Dance Lessons; $3

THURSDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee8:00AM-3:30PM Open Ping-Pong Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $19:00AM Chi Kung; $1

MEADVILLE/CRAWFORD COUNTY CENTERACTIVE AGING, INC.

(814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814)336-1705The Lew Davies Community Building 1034 Park Ave., Meadville

Center Manager: Patty Flaherty and Ashley McLallen Follow us on Facebook at The Active Aging Center of Meadville

10:00AM PALS Book Club, last Thursday; $110:00AM Line Dancing; $1 11:00AM Chair Fitness; $11:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee. , copies 10 cents/page, no color

FRIDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee., copies 10 cents/page, no color8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 8:00AM-3:30PM Open Ping-Pong Table; no fee 9:30AM Painting Group; $1 10:00AM Card Group-Pinochle; no fee10:30AM Smile Exercise; $1 11:00AM Yoga; $31:00PM Bingo; .50/card for 10 games & .25/card for coverall

Picnic at the Frog Pond pavilions at Canadohta Lake on Wednesday, 8/12 – Is Cancelled Kayak Day is scheduled for 8/21 at the North In-let Beach of Canadohta Lake, call for reservation, fee varies depending on renting or supplying your own kayak.

Alzheimer’s Associations, Jennifer Zelen, will be speaking on Weds, 9/9 at 11AM @ Mead. Ctr.

Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Market Vouchers are available for pick-up, in exchange for the completed application, on our front patio on Tuesdays between 2 – 3:30PM. To obtain applications for Vouchers use our web-site or, a box is stationed outside our main entrance. Be sure to tune in to Cool 101.7 weekdays for an up-date on the centers from our Centers Director, Tami Boylan. Check out our Facebook page, Active Aging Center Meadville (Canadohta included with Meadville) Register for lunch/upcoming events with Ashley or Patty, 814-336-1792x106.

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.


Did you pay PA PropertyTax or Rent in 2019?

You may qualify for the 2019 PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate. Ac-tive Aging, Inc. has trained staff volunteers who can help you file if you meet the qualifications. For more information on the pro-gram details or to schedule an appointment for this free service, please call Active Aging, Inc. at 814-336-1792.

Aug. 11 10am Council MeetingTuesday and Thursday Exercise at the Cam-bridge Carnival Grounds 9am-10am Weather Permitting, bring your own equipment (weights only)Wednesday Gentle Yoga: 1:30-2:30pm – Please call beforehand by 10am Wednesday to registerExercise Equipment/ Gym Available Monday – Friday 8:30-3PMMeal Reservations needed two days in advance 814-398-8616Monday lunch served at 11:45, Tues- Fri. served at noon

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS ––CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs

Center Manager: Tami Boylan 398-8616Follow us on Facebook at The Active Aging Center

of Cambridge Springs

LAKELAND VALLEY REGIONALCOMMUNITY CENTER

237 South Pymatuning Street, Linesville 683-4959Center Manager: Janet Wasserman

LAKELAND/VALLEY CENTERHAPPENINGS – AUGUST 2020

Remember: you must call the Center in advance in or-der to attend any activities/enter the building

August 6 11:30AM National Root Beer Float Day – join us for Root Beer Floats

August 18 8:45-11:45AM Healthy Steps for Older Adults Part One

August 19 11:30AM National Aviation Day – Paper Airplane flying contest!

August 20 8:45-11:45AM Healthy Steps for Older Adults Part Two

August 25 Treasure Sale Drop-off

August 26 Treasure Sale Drop-off

August 27 International Lottery Day: Winner of Lot-tery Ticket Raffle will be announced!

August 27 9AM – 3PM Treasure Sale – “You set the Price!”

August 28 9AM – 3PM Treasure Sale – “You set the Price!”

TITUSVILLE SENIOR CENTER714 E. Main St., Titusville

Center Manager: Tim Snyder 827-9134www.goseniors.org

The Titusville Senior Center will re-open on Mon-day, July 20, 2020. The new temporary hours will be 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Out of an overabun-dance of caution, a number of new procedures have been put in place. Upon arrival, guests will be asked to use hand sanitizer, have their tempera-ture taken, and answer a health screening survey. Face masks will be required at the Senior Center at all times, except for eating lunch. Space is limited due to social distancing requirements, therefore, lunch reservations are required at least two days in advance by calling the Titusville Senior Center at (814) 827-9134. Take-out meals will still be available for those who aren’t ready to come back into the Titusville Se-nior Center yet. Take-out meals may be picked up weekdays between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Res-ervations are required at least two days in advance by calling the Titusville Senior Center at (814) 827-9134. Please make sure to specify if you are reserv-ing a take-out meal, or you will be dining in.

MEADVILLELIONS VISIONAPPLICATIONS

When: 2nd TUESDAY of each Month What Time : 5:30 pm- 6:30 pmWhere: Active Aging,Inc. Center- 1034 Park Ave. MeadvilleApplications available at Active Aging Front Desk and all Eye Dr’s. in the area.Applications should be completed be-fore arrival. You do not need an ap-pointment.VISION APPLICATIONS accepted for individuals of any age requiring finan-cial assistanceto pay for eye exams, corrective lens-es and cataract surgery.

For further informationcontact 814-382-1905.

MON TUE WED THU FRI63 54 7

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17Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy1/2c. Cheddar Whipped

Potatoes1/2c. Corn & Pimentos

White Bread1/2c. Pears

Chicken Cobb Salad(Diced Chicken, Egg, Bacon Bit,

Cheddar Over 1c. Mixed greens)1c. Barley Vegetable Soup W/Crk

WG Dinner Roll1/2c. Sunset Peaches

Cheeseburger1/2c. BBQ ButterBeans1/2c. Macaroni Salad

Sandwich RollFresh Cantaloupe

Sweet & Sour Meatballs (4)1/2c. Brown Rice

1/2c. Creamy ColeslawWheat Bread

1/2c.Mixed Fruit

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10

Mild Buffalo Chicken Salad SandwichW/Shredded Lettuce

1c. Baked Potato Soup W/CrackersSandwich RollFresh Melon

Baked Meatloaf W/Gravy1/2c. Mashed Potatoes

1/2c. Cream CornWheat Bread1/2c. Sherbet

14

31

Western Omelet W/Ham, Peppers, Onions, Cheese1/2c. Breakfast Potatoes

WG English Muffin W/Jelly4 oz Orange Juice

Pot Roast 1/2c. Whipped Potato

& Gravy1/2c. CarrotsWheat Bread

1/2c. Sliced Pears

BBQ Glazed Turkey BurgerW/Cheddar

1 c. Creamy Broccoli Soup W/Crack-ers

Sandwich RollFresh Fruit

Garlic Butter Flounder Fillet1/2c. Tuscan Mac & Cheese

1/2c. Italian Green BeansWheat Bread

1/2c. Pineapple

August Birthdays Baked Cabbage Roll

W/Tomato sauce1/2c. Garlic Whipped Potatoes

1/2c. Coin CarrotsWG Dinner RollBirthday Cake

*Menu Subject to Change*

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Parmesan Chicken Over3/4c. Lemon Aspargus Pasta

1c. Tossed SaladW/Tomato & Drs

Italian Bread1/2c. Applesauce

Orange Glazed Pork Loin1/2c. Blended Rice

1/2c. California BlendWheat Bread

1/2. Pineapple Tidbits

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad1c. Mixed Greens (W/ Diced Chicken,

Parmesan, Tomato,Croutons, Drs)1c. Pasta Florentine Soup W/Crackers

WG Dinner Roll1/2c. Mixed Fruit

Alternate ChoicesTurkey SandwichHam Sandwich

Roast Beef SandwichEgg Salad Sandwich

Crawford CountyActive Aging

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27 28

Sweet Sausage Minestrone(Peppers, Onions, Zucchini,

Tomatoes)Over 3/4c. Bowties

1c. Tossed Salad W/Cucumber & DrsWG Dinner Roll

Fresh Watermelon

Chili Cheese Hot Dog(2oz Chili, .5 oz Cheddar)

1/2c. Baked Potato1/2c. Green Beans

Hot Dog Roll1/2c. Cinnamon Applesauce


Pulled Pork Sandwich1/2c. Hawaiian Coleslaw

1/2c.Ranch PotatoesSandwich Roll

Cookie

2625

18 19 Gnocchi Gratin w/Ham & Peas1/2c. Creamy Coleslaw

Wheat Bread 1/2c. Warm Cinnamon Applesauce

Roasted Pork w/Gravy3 oz. Stuffing

1/2c. Whipped Potatoes1/2c. Mixed Vegetables

1/2c. Sliced Apples

Penne Bolognese3/4c. Pasta w/4 oz MeatSauce

1 c. Tossed Salad W/DrsItalian Bread

1/2c. Warm Peach Crisp

Beef Burgundy1/2c. Bowtie Noodles

1/2c. Coin CarrotsWheat BreadFresh Orange


PACE / PACENETStarted in 1984, the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the El-derly (PACE) Program helps older persons living in Pennsylvania to pay their prescription expenses. PACENET is the Pharmaceuti-cal Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier. This program has been created to assist older Pennsylvanians, whose incomes are slightly higher than the PACE income limits, with the cost of their prescription drugs. Eligibility Information:PACE requirements:•65 years of age or older.•A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of application.•Ineligible for pharmaceutical benefits under medical assistance.•Total income for last year for a single person must be less than $14,500.•Total income for last year for a married couple must be less than $17,700.Once an application is approved, an enrollee is responsible for $6 copayment for generic drugs or a $9 copayment for brand name drugs for each prescription reimbursed by PACE.PACENET requirements:•65 years of age or older.•A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of application.•Ineligible for pharmaceutical benefits under medical assistance.•Total income for a single person from last year must be between $14,501 to $27,500.•Total income for a married couple last year must be between $17,701 to $35,500.PACENET may have a monthly drug plan premium to pay at the pharmacy, which will be cumulative if not met each month. Once that monthly drug premium has been met, PACENET has an $8 copayment for generic drugs and a $15 copayment for brand name drugs. Your out-of-pocket costs to you are computed by the PACE prograM. To use your PACE/PACENET card: Take your card and pre-scription to any drugstore that accepts PACE. Always keep your card with you. Do not leave your card at the drugstore. Do not mail your card to a mail-order pharmacy. You may not use your card to purchase drugs out of the state or to mail drugs out of the state. You can use your card ONLY while you are in Pennsylvania.Can I have other medical insurance or prescription coverage and still apply for PACE/PACENET? Yes, However, PACE is the payor of last resort and will only cover prescription costs not covered by other medical insur-ance. You will be asked to provide information about your insur-ance coverage when you apply for PACE/PACENET, and you should inform your pharmacist of all your medical and prescrip-tion plans.Is it possible to get help with completing the PACE/PACENET application? Yes! Please call Active Aging, Inc. at (814) 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. An appointment can be scheduled for you.

Visit our website at www.activeaging.orgfor information about senior centers and services available to

Crawford County residents age 60 and over.

VOTERREGISTRATION

Now available at your Local Senior Center or in your own home when you receive in-home services from Active Aging, Inc. As part of the “Motor Voter Law” passed in 1993, Area Agencies on Aging are now required to provide

an opportunity for you to register to vote. If you need assistance in registering to vote, call us at (814) 336-1792

LIS MSP NEWS RELEASECould you or someone you know qualify for EX-TRA HELP or the MEDICARE SAVINGS PRO-GRAM? APPRISE wants to make sure Medicare beneficiaries residing in Pennsylvania know about these two important programs.Extra Help: Helps lower prescription copays and premiums and cover the cost of the “donut hole” (coverage gap).Medicare Savings Program: Helps with the pay-ment of the Part B premium and possibly with the payment of Medicare Part A and Part B cost-shar-ing. Based on the amounts below, do you think you are qualified?LIS Eligibility for 2020:If you are single and have total monthly income of less than $1,595/month; and less than $14,610 in resourcesIf you are married and have a total monthly in-come of less than $2,155/month; and less than $29,160 in resourcesThere are certain deductions taken for Extra Help. You may qualify even if you are above these lim-its.MSP Eligibility for 2020:If you are single and have a total monthly income of less than $1,456/month; and less than $7,860 in resources If you are married and have a total monthly in-come of less than $1,960/month; and less than $11,800 in resourcesIf you think you might qualify, or aren’t sure, please contact the APPRISE Program at Active Aging, Inc., 1034 Park Ave., Meadville at 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 to schedule an appoint-ment. APPRISE is a free service provided by the PA Department of Aging, and is funded in whole or part by a grant through the Administration for Community Living.


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REMINDER:Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and

respect … not abuse. Stop Elder Abuse inCrawford Co. Call Active Aging, Inc.

336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705

From the Foundation Aug. 2020 Remember how time was dragging back in April? Notice how fast it goes when we get some sunshine and warm temperatures? What’s the deal with that?? It’s definitely a strange time we are living in right now. We have returned to the office full-time and agency employees are doing our best to provide what the senior citizens living in Craw-ford County need. The Foundation is so grateful for the support shown by our com-munity during this time. It is rewarding to know that so many want to make a difference in the lives of senior citizens and their families in Crawford County. I always tell people how much I did not know about the agency before I started working here. We’ve resumed our weekly bingo game with several precautions to keep our players and staff safe. As I write this, we are 2 weeks away from hosting our 25th annual charity golf scramble. Hopefully, it went off without a hitch, a fun time was had by all and we raised lots of money! I can’t assume anything though, because we all know how things have been changing so quickly. What will not change is the fact that we are here to support the mis-sion and activities of Active Aging, Inc., and we do that by presenting opportunities for you to make the difference that I spoke of earlier. The Active Aging Foundation is participating again in Crawford Gives on August 10th and 11th. During this forty-eight hour period of on-line giving, a portion of the prorated match pool will be added to each donation you make to AAF when you donate through the website, crawfordgives.org. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the Foundation or opportunities for giving.

Donna CessnaDevelopment Coordinator

**Active Aging Foundation Mission**The Active Aging Foundation was established in 1994 to provide sup-port and assistance to advance the mission, interest and goals of Active Aging, Inc.

We invite you to participate in our “Tree of Giving” gift program. This is an on-going and permanent gift pro-gram that gives you, as a donor, the discretion to honor someone’s hard work or achievement; remember a special/personal event or anniver-sary; or as an everlasting memorial for a loved one, friend or community leader. The “Tree of Giving” includes

The BEST time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is NOW. ~African Proverb

brass leaves and three different size brass stones that can be engraved to your desire. For additional information or to make an appointment with our Foundation Staff, please call (814) 336-1792 or 800-321-7705.


• August 1, 1958- US atomic submarine USS Nautilus begins 1st transit of North Pole “oper-ation Sunshine.”• August 2, 1790- 1st US census conducted, the population was 3,939,214 including 697,624 slaves.• August 5, 1861- President Lincoln signs the first US personal Income Tax into law (3% of incomes over $800).• August 7, 1782- George Washington creates the Purple Heart medal (original name Badge of Military Merit) as commander of the Conti-nental Army. • August 8, 1786- US Congress adopts silver dollar & decimal system of money. • August 9, 1974- Richard Nixon resigns as US President and VP Gerald Ford swears the oath of office to take his place as the 38th US Presi-dent.• August 10, 1846- US Act of Congress passes establishing the Smithsonian Institution, now world’s largest museum and research complex.• August 11, 1929- Babe Ruth becomes 1st pro-fessional baseball player to hit 500 homers (off Willis Hudlin of Cleveland Indians). • August 12, 1908- Henry Ford’s company builds the first Model T car.• August 20, 1866- President Andrew Johnson formally declares US Civil War over. • August 21, 1959- Hawaii becomes the 50th US state.• August 24, 1814- British forces capture Wash-ington, D.C. and destroy many landmarks (War of 1812).• August 26, 1971- Bobby Orr signs a five-year contract with the Boston Bruins worth one mil-lion dollars, the first million dollar contract in NHL history.•August 27, 1955- “Guinness Book of World Records” 1st published• August 28, Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I have a dream speech” addressing civil rights march at Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.• August 29, 2005- Hurricane Katrina makes its 2nd landfall as a category 3 hurricane devastat-ing much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida Panhandle. Kills more than 1,836, causes over $115 billion in damage.• August 31, 1997- Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash in a road tunnel in Paris.

AugustThis day in history

Current PA Link PartnersAchieva Family Trust

Active Aging, Inc.Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy

Alzheimer’s Association APPRISE

AristaCare @ Park Ave.AseraCare Hospice

At Your Request CleaningBayada

Bethany Christian ServicesBetter Business Bureau of W. PABureau of Blindness and Visual

Byham’s Insurance ServicesCasey Ball Supports Coor.

Center for Community ResourcesCenter for Family Services

CHAPSComfort Care Agencies

Community Care NetworkCommunity Health Services/MMC

Community Resourcesfor Independ.

Consumer Satisfaction TeamCrawford CAO

Crawford County Care CenterCrawford County Human Services

Crawford County VolunteerCoalition

Cross Home CareDiagnostic X-Ray Service

Encompass HealthEvans Square Apts.

Family Assistance Center

From The HeartFunkhouser Shaffer Financial Serv.

GatewayGenesis HealthCareGreen Prosthetics

Guardian Elder CareHCF Management

Health Care SolutionsHeartland Hospice

Help at Home with WesburyHelpmates

Home InsteadHospice of Crawford County

HVA Sr. Living AllianceInstitute for Successful Aging

Interim Health CareJuniper Village at Meadville

Kindred HospiceLakeland Area Hospice

LIFE/NWPAMed Staffers

MERPMillcreek Community Hospital/LE-

COMMount Hope Home Care

NW Pa AIDSNorthwest Pharmacy Solutions

PATFPA Elks Home Service

PathStonePresbyterian Senior Care Network

Primary Health Network

Regional Home Health & HospiceSaint Vincent / Allegheny Health

NetworkSelf Determination Housing Project

Senior HelpersService Coordination Unlimited

Shryock Senior HousingSocial Security Administration

Special Kids NetworkSt. Vincent Behaviorial Health

StairBustersSupports Coordination of NW PA

Titusville Area Senior Citizens CorpTitusville Healthcare and Rehab.

Center Titusville Social Connection

The ARC of Crawford CountyTLC Insurance

Transition Assistance AdvisorsUCP/CLASS

UPMC Health PlanUPMC for Life

Vantage HealthcareVeterans First

Veterans Miracle CenterVeterans Services

VNA AllianceWalberg Family Pharmacies

WesburyWIC Program/CHSWomen’s Services

Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) exist nationwide. In Pennsylvania, ADRC is known as the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, commonly known as the PA Link. It is designed to be a cross-age, cross-system network of local, regional, and state partner agencies that col-laborate to help individuals who need home and community based services and supports. This coordinated network of partners allows a consumer to initiate contact with any PALink partner and access information, assis-tance,and resources through a “no wrong door” approach, thereby minimizing consumer and provider duplication, reducing confu-sion, streamlining access, and creating much needed “safety nets”.PA Link partners represent a wide range of local human service and healthcare providers as well as community leaders, civic organiza-tions, state agencies, and other groups such as consumer, advocacy, and faith organizations. PA Link partners strive to help the following populations, regardless of income: adults age 60+, individuals living with any type of dis-ability, persons living with behavioral health or substance abuse issues, Veterans, and the caregivers and family membersof these populations.The mission of the PA Link to Aging and Dis-ability Resources is to assemble and strength-en an organized alliance of private and public community agencies to better support con-sumer wishes and empower them to under-stand, determine and effectively navigate their long term care service options, regard-less of age, ability or income.A toll-free statewide ADRC helpline is oper-atedby trained staff who assist Pennsylvanians looking for information on long-term living services and supports. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday - 8:30am to 5pm (excluding holidays). #1-800-753-8827

What is PA Link? Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability ResourcesThe Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Dis-ability Resources is a program of the Penn-sylvania Department of Aging. Commonly referred to as the PA Link, this network of lo-cal, state and federal partners works together to provide information on, and improved ac-cess to, long-term care services and supports to all Pennsylvanians regardless of age, abil-ity or income. PA Link partners in Crawford County can provide information and support in the fol-lowing areas:•Assistive Technology•Caregiver Support•Care Transitions•Disability Services•Drug and Alcohol Services•Emergency Contacts•Employment Services•Financial Assistance•Health and Nutrition•Health Insurance•Home Modification

•Housing Assistance•In-Home Services•Legal Aid•Lifespan Respite•Medical Services•Mental Health Services•Nursing Home Transition•Person Centered Counseling•Protective Services•Support Groups•Transportation•Utilities and Fuel•Veterans ServicesThe Pennsylvania Link to Aging & Disabili-ty Resources Helpline: 1-800-753-8827


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