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ECHFunded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Published by The Area Shopper

May 2014complimentary copy

Crawford County’s Designated Area Agency on AgingPURPOSE

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.

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ACTIVE AGING EMPLOYEES YEARS OF SERVICEOVER 30 YEARS

15-20 YEARS

5-10 YEARS

20-25 YEARS

10-15 YEARS

UNDER 5 YEARS

Back row (left to right): Anita

Woods, Kathy Freeman

Front row: Karen Miller, Loretta

McIver

Darlene Miller & Catherine Kyle

Back row (left to right): Deborah Thompson,

Lucy Courson, Christa Fox, Bob

Grinnell Front row (left to right): Doreen Roth, Mardanna Hays, Janet

Wasserman

Peg Dickson, Debra Atkins, Carol Thumm

Back row (left to right): Diana Walker, Shelly

Evans, Gary Kline, TamiBoylan, Rita Mineo

Front: Denise Ingram, Kelly Trzeciak, Becky

Wilkinson

Back row (left to right): Coral Hudson, Amy Learn, Deb McGraw, Sandy Glatch,

Randy Kareha, Joe Rigby, Norm Haught Front row (left

to right): Julie Price,Beth Wiley, Krista Geer,

Darcy Haun, Barb Barickman

25-30 YEARS Back Row: Joel

OertlyFront Row:

Sharon Moosmann, Pam Roberts, Sandy

Day

Active Aging Inc. May 2014

From the Director’s Desk

May 2014

Active Aging, Inc. Services Available For Age 60 And Older

Care Management/Assessments also called Service Coor-dination: This service assesses an older per-sons needs to identify what help they need. Help could be provid-ed either in their homes or in a nursing facility or other supervised liv-ing arrangement based on the needs identified by the comprehensive assessment.Family Caregiver Support Program: Supports an unpaid/uncompensated care-giver while they are caring for either an older relative or an older person provid-ing services such as reimbursement, educa-tion and support to the caregiver. Caregiv-ers are reimbursed for caregiving needs of the older person while the older person is living at home or in the com-munity. Home Delivered Meals: Nutritious meals are delivered to eligible persons on a weekly basis if they are unable to prepare their daily meal. Meals are delivered frozen and then heated as need-ed during the week.

Meals include an en-trée, sides, bread and milk.In-Home Care: A va-riety of services an eli-gible older person may receive in their homes so they can continue to live at home. This could include services such as nursing, per-sonal care, home sup-port, home delivered meals and personal emergency response units. Typically dif-ferent subcontractors provide these services. Nursing Home/Pre-Admission Assess-ment: Assessments are completed for per-sons entering a nurs-ing home to assure that this is the level of care they need.Personal Assistance: Provided to eligible older persons in their homes and includes primarily hands-on care to assist because

they cannot complete the care on their own due to disabilities or physical limitations. Examples of care which could be given includes assistance with bathing, groom-ing, dressing, ambula-tion, transferring from bed or wheelchair, assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.Personal Care/Home Support: Services provided in the homes of eligible older per-sons needing hands-on care to assist them with bathing, skin care, grooming, dress-ing, ambulation or supplemental house-keeping. Persons re-ceiving this help can-not complete these activities on their own and need this help so that they can stay living in their own homes.

Spring is in the air! If you read my article last month, you know that the mud was caus-ing me some issues. That hasn’t changed yet, but I am determined to put up a good fight. I am loving the glimpses of spring and warm weather. Tucker and I spent most of the day Sunday working in the yard. Having a big yard and lots of trees equates to lots of leaves and lots of work. We were able to rid ourselves of some prickly bushes, but not without sacrificing a few drops of blood along the way. There is something nice about the tired feeling of satisfaction after your first outside spring cleaning of the year. The sore muscles that come with it are not quite as nice!

In March and April I have commented on the preparations for the 40th Anniversary celebration and how those preparations caused me to reflect on the people that make Active Aging, Inc. special; our employees, our consumers and our volunteers. I talked some about our volunteers last month. This month I would like to shine the spotlight on our employees. We recently held a special employee recognition event where we ac-knowledged employees for their years of dedicated service. You will find their pictures in this month’s edition of the Echo. They are a truly dedicated and hardworking bunch and I am very proud to work alongside each and every one of them.Krista L. Geer

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

What is Service Coordination and how does it fit into the

services provided locally by Active Aging, Inc.?

While service coordination may sound like a new term, or wording, it’s actually just another name for the same services Active Aging, Inc. has been providing for the past 30 plus years. Service coordination is care management, case management or casework and it is how we assist older persons in gaining access to needed aging services, such as medi-cal assistance services and/or other medical, social and educational ser-vices. Service coordination is the term used when we help eligible older per-sons receive nursing home level of care either in their own home or in a nursing home. The waiver programs are funded by the federal govern-ment and available in Pennsylvania through the Department of Public Welfare and the Office of Long Term Living. The term service coor-dination is used in the waiver programs and it refers to the casework provided by trained staff working with these waiver services. Active Aging, Inc. has been providing Crawford County seniors with the same service as what is now called service coordination under the aging waiver program since it began in the mid 1990’s. Our service coordinators are trained to assist older persons in accessing these pro-grams. They travel throughout the county to visit and assess the needs of an older person and to determine if they would be eligible for the program. In addition to our staff, there are over 30 providers of aging waiver services enrolled in the program to provide care in a person’s home.Being enrolled in a waiver program, whether it’s the aging waiver or one of the waivers for persons under the age of 60, allows the eligible person a choice in how they receive their care. It offers them the choice to receive care in their own home or in a nursing home. This program also offers them the choice of which provider they prefer to receive care or services from. In addition they have access to trained service coordinators who will assist them with managing their care while they live in their own homes. If you’d like more information on the pro-gram, call us at 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 talk to our trained staff about the Aging Waiver program.

Active Aging, Inc. Echo is a free monthly publication that is included in the last Area Shopper each month. The Echo is a publication that keeps you up to date with what is

currently happening at local Crawford County Senior Centers and information on services, events and other important information

from Active Aging, Inc. The Echo is also available at many drop-off sites in the County. It is also available online at

www.activeagingecho.com.


INDEXMeadville Senior Center page 4Titusville Health & Aging Center page 5Lakeland Valley Regional Senior Center page 6Cambridge Springs Senior Center page 7Upcoming Trips & Events pages 8 & 9Lunch Menu page 11Canadohta Lake Senior Center page 12Guys Mills Senior Center page 12Apprise page 14Link Corner page 15

ACTIVE AGING, INC. SENIOR CENTERSPamela B. Roberts, MPA - Center Services Director

1034 Park Ave, Meadville, Pa 16335 - [email protected](814) 336-1792

Meadville Senior Center1034 Park Avenue, Meadville 16335

(814) 336-1792or dining room 336-1800

Rita Mineo [email protected] Carol Thumm [email protected]

Lakeland Valley Regional Senior Center

237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424(814) 683-4959

Diana Walker [email protected]

Cambridge Springs Senior Center

156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403(814) 398-8616

Tami Boylan [email protected]

Titusville Center on Health & Aging

714 East Main Street-Titusville, PA 16354(814) 827-9134

Tim Snyder [email protected]

Canadohta Senior CenterBloomfield Twp Building Lincolnville

(Fridays only)22978 Shreve Ridge Road- Union City, PA 16438

(814) 336-1792Carol Thumm [email protected]

Guys Mills Senior CenterUnited Evangelical Church (1st & 3rd Tuesday of month)

11534 Highway 198-Guys Mills, PA 16327(814) 336-1792

Barb Barickman [email protected]

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- Octoberfest- 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.

- Alzheimer’s Support Group- “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- Nursing Home Transition

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: www.longtermcare.state.pa.us

(814) 336-1792 - 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814) 336-1705 - E-mail [email protected]: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not abuse.

Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County.Call Active Aging, Inc. 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.

MEADVILLE SENIOR CENTERMEADVILLE/CRAWFORD COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

ACTIVE AGING, INC.(814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814)336-1705

The Lew Davies Community Building 1034 Park Ave., MeadvilleCenter Manager: Rita Mineo 336-1800/336-1792

May 1 Noon-3PM Card Party 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in MotionMay 2 10:00AM WWII RoundtableMay 5 9:30AM-10:30 AM PAWS Therapy Dogs 11:00AM Bertha MesarchMay 6 11:00AM Kenton Kovich on Guitar Mother’s Day Dinner 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in Motion May 8 11:00AM Chinese Auction and Birthday Dinner 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in Motion 5PM-7PM Money Matters for Baby Boomers with Thomas J. Bean May 12 11:00AM Heidi Pierce: Bureau of Blindness and Visual ServicesMay 13 11:00AM PoKeno 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in Motion May 15 11:00AM Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in MotionMay 16 Sub orders due May 19 11:00AM Attorney Bill Walker: Living Wills, Estate Planning and Powers of AttorneyMay 20 11:00AM Healthy Speaker: The Value of Humor Aseracare 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in Motion May 22 Sub sale 1:00PM Council Meeting 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in MotionMay 26 CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAYMay 27 11:00AM Memorial Day Games 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in Motion May 29 11:00AM Music with Pat and Barb 2:00PM Beginner Healthy Steps in Motion

Exercise Machines: Monday thru Friday8am to 9 am and Noon to 2pm

Monday, Wednesday & Friday Open Computer Lab1pm to 3pm

Mondays 9:00 HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION II Blood Pressure Screening 10:00 Tai Chi/Crafts 10:30 Smile Exercise Class 12:45 Bingo 1:00 Open Computer Lab Tuesdays 9:00 Painting Class /Healthy Steps 10:00 Chi Kung 11:00 YogaWednesdays 9:00 HEALTHY STEPS IN MOTION II 10:00 Chair Exercise/Wii Bowling Blood Pressure Screenings 11:00 Tai Chi 1:00 QuiltingThursdays 9:00 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:00 Chi Kung/Line Dancing 11:00 YogaFridays 9:30 Painting Class 10:00 Wii Bowling/Cribbage 10:30 Smile Exercise Class 12:45 BingoPlease reserve lunch and/or bus 2 days in advance when going to

Center Activities Subject to Cancellation


An Ombudsman Volunteer enriches the lives of the residents living in the homes and helps the homes care for more residents. If you are interested in learning more about the Volunteer Ombudsman Program, please con-tact Anita Woods, Ombudsman, at Active Aging, Inc. (814) 336-1792 or

1-800-321-7705 or email at [email protected].

“Money Matters for Baby Boomers”An Evening Event at Active Aging, Inc.

Financial advisor Thom-as J. Bean, AIF® (Ac-credited Investment Fiduciary), CRPS® (Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist) will of-fer a presentation entitled “Investing & Retire-ment” at Active Aging Inc.’s Meadville Senior Center. Mr. Bean will be at the Lew Davies Community Building on Thursday evening, May 8, 2014 to offer an informational program for “Baby Boomers” on money matters. Many individuals over 50 years of age are asking them-selves: “When will it be financially feasible for me to retire?” or “What do I do with my 401K when I leave the work-place?” Although retire-ment may be enticing;

no one wants to spend their golden years pinch-ing pennies to survive. Mr. Bean has successful strategies to share that will offer Baby Boom-ers the potential of se-curing a rosy retirement. This educational eve-ning will be from 5:00 to 7:00pm and begin with light snacks and refresh-ments. Mr. Bean will address assessing the fis-cal readiness of retiring, and thereafter proceed to instruct the participants in approaches that will maximize opportunities for growing a retirement nest egg. He will discuss some of the basic invest-ment principles such as investing in stocks and bonds, building a portfo-lio, and the need to diver-sify your assets to with-

stand market volatility. While the evening will be informative, it will also be fun with a draw-ing for door prizes, an oc-casion to visit the Mead-ville Senior Center and meet like-minded people, and make some forward thinking new friends. All adults in the area that are considering retire-ment, or are retired, are invited to attend. There is no charge for this pro-gram, but reservations will be appreciated by Tuesday, May 6, in order to prepare materials for those participating. For more information or to reserve attendance at this presentation, please call 336-1792 or the toll free number; 800-321-7705.

Pictured above are Joe and Becky Matczak of the Happy Music Duo during a recent performance at the Meadville Senior Center. Playing a variety songs on

various instruments, their friendly presence and musical entertainment created a happy time for all!

The Value of Humor Program at Senior Centers

This May, Active Aging Inc.’s Healthy Speaker Series is looking for a laugh. Lisa Winger, a representative from AseraCare, will be leading sessions focused on the value of humor in maintaining a healthy life style. According to an article on the National Institute of Health’s website, “Laughter has shown physiological, psychological, social, spiritual, and quality-of-life benefits. Adverse effects are very limited…” So laughter really is the best medicine, without those pesky side effects!Any senior age 60 or over is invited to join us for lunch following these sessions. Transportation is available upon request. We ask that reservations be made at least two days in advance. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact your local senior center using the information below.Titusville Health & Aging Center: 714 E. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11:00AMContact: Tim Snyder at 814-827-9134

Cambridge Springs Senior Center: 156 Venango Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 AMContact: Tami Boylan at 814-398-8616

Lakeland/Valley Regional Senior Center: 237 South Pymatuning Street, Linesville, PA 16424

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:00AMContact: Diana Walker at 814-683-4959

Canadohta Lake Senior Center: 22978 Shreve Ridge Road, Union City, PA 16438

Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM - Contact: Carol Thumm at 814-336-1792Meadville Senior Center: 1034 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11:00 AMContact: Carol Thumm at 814-336-1792

Guys Mills Senior Center: 11534 Highway 198, Guys Mills, PA 16327Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 11:00AM

Contact: Barb Barickman at 814-336-1792

TITUSVILLE HEALTH & AGING CENTERTITUSVILLE HEALTH & AGING CENTER

714 E. Main St., TitusvilleCenter Manager: Tim Snyder 827-9134

May 1 National Tennis Month – Wii TennisMay 2 Caring & SharingMay 5 French Class – 11:00 AMMay 6 Grove City Outlets Shopping TripMay 7 Healthy Speaker Series – Asera Care – HumorMay 8 Crafter’s CornerMay 9 Mother’s Day Luncheon – FREE MassagesMay 12 French Class – 11:00 AMMay 13 Walkie Talkies Update – Walk in the ParkMay 14 Birthday Luncheon – FREE Blood PressuresMay 15 Bocce BallMay 16 Attorney Walker – Living Wills, Trusts, etc. Bingo with Asera CareMay 19 French ClassMay 20 Healthy Speaker – Amy Watt – Southern CareMay 21 Senior Council – 10:00 AM Volunteer Recognition LuncheonMay 22 Therapy DogsMay 23 Cookie Monsters Birthday! Cookie Baking ContestMay 26 Center Closed – Memorial DayMay 27 “Pizza” Card Party – 1:00 to 4:00 PMMay 28 BingoMay 29 Trip to Sibley Estate in Venango CountyMay 30 Late Bloomers Garden Club - PlantingMondays 9:00 Breakfast 11:00 Civil War Coffee KlatchTuesdays 10:00 Healthy Steps in MotionThursdays 10:00 Healthy Steps in Motion

Please reserve lunch and/or bus 2 days in advance when going to Center


REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not abuse.Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County. Call Active Aging, Inc. 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.

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

We invite you to participate in our “Tree of Giving” gift program. This is an on-going and permanent gift program that gives you, as a donor, the discretion to honor some-one’s hard work or achievement; remember a special/personal event or anniversary; or as an everlasting memorial for a loved one, friend or community leader. The “Tree of Giving” includes brass leaves and three different size brass stones that can be en-graved to your desire. For additional infor-mation or to make an appointment with our Foundation Staff, please call (814) 336-1792 or 800-321-7705.

Late Bloomers Garden ClubIt’s time to plant the vegetable garden at the Titusville Health & Ag-ing Center. Join us on Friday, May 30 as we head outdoors. We’ll be planting tomatoes, pep-pers, onions, cucumbers, squash, and many other favorites. Throughout the summer months we will need help keeping our garden watered and weeded. Anything we grow will be set out on a table for our Seniors to take home on a first come first served basis.

Throughout the summer months, Charlie Hrip can usually be found tending to the garden at the Titus-

ville Health & Aging Center. He could use some help. Join us for planting in the garden on Friday, May 30.

Cookie Baking Contest“C is for Cookie, it’s good enough for me! Me LOVE Cookie! Me EAT Cookie! Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom!” Cookie Monster celebrates a birthday on Friday, May 23. To mark the occa-sion, Titusville Health & Aging is holding a cook-ie baking contest. Bake a batch of your favorite cookies and bring them in to be judged. Stop in the Titusville Health & Aging Center office, or call (814) 827-9134 for complete details.

Alice Clough hopes Cookie Monster will leave a few cookies for her! Titusville Health & Aging celebrates

Cookie’s Birthday with a cookie baking contest on Friday, May 23.

Trip to Sibley Estate

Just upriver from Franklin you can easily see the Joseph Sibley mansion, River Ridge, situated on a hill and looking back down on the valley and across the river to Route 8. Sibley made a fortune with the Galena-Signal Oil Company, a refining company specializing in lubricants and kerosene lamp oil for the railroad market. In the 1890’s and the first decade of the 1900’s, Sibley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for five terms. President McKinley, the Speaker Of the U.S. House of Representatives, Standard Oil’s John D. Rockefeller were all his close friends and were entertained by him. President McKinley was traveling in 1901 with Joseph Sibley in Sibley’s private rail car when the President was as-sassinated in Buffalo. Sibley built River Ridge in 1913 after the death of his first wife. The River Ridge estate grounds were operated as an experimental farm. We will tour Sibley Estate on Thursday, May 29. Sign up today.

Join Titusville Health & Aging for a tour of the Sibley Estate in Venango County on Thursday, May 29.

Here is what you can expect:• Single level ranch home• The level of care that you need, skilled or unskilled• 24 hours per day 7 days a week care availability• Private bedroom, shared common areas• Freedom to come and go as you desire• Transportation Call Debbie at 814-807-0409 to get the details or to reserve your room.

Not ready for thetraditional nursing home.

We are taking reservations for our first Private Residential Home in Crawford County.

Special discount for the first 6 residents that sign up.

Downtown Mall, 900 Water St., Suite 19, Meadville PAwww.ftfhhc.com

LAKELAND VALLEY SENIOR CENTERLAKELAND VALLEY REGIONALCOMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

237 South Pymatuning Street, Linesville 683-4959Center Manager: Diana Walker

May 1 Council Meeting 12:30pmMay 2 Concrete Birdbath Class w/ Paula Vorisek 12:30- 2:30pm Free SundaeMay 5 artERIEbarn Painting Class 1-3pm May 6 Mother’s Day Dinner Party 10am-2pm w/ Frank Bishop @ 11amMay 7 Humor Program w/ Asera Care 11am (1st) Dining With Diabetes – Informational Session 1-2pmMay 8 Birthday Party Update with Randall Clark, Pharmacist 11:30am May 9 Popcorn & A Movie May 12 Center Closed – Staff Training (CDSMP) May 13 Center Closed – Staff Training (CDSMP)May 14 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon (by invitation) 11:30am **(those not invited due to volunteer hours not attained, may still attend for a $5.00 donation)** (2nd) Dining With Diabetes 1-3:30pmMay 15 Let’s Do The Chicken DanceMay 17 (Sat.) Pasta Dinner, Rummage, Craft and Bake Sale in Conjunction with Bair’s Corvette & Classic Car Cruise-In 11am (Doors open at 10am)May 19 Center Closed – Staff Training (CDSMP)May 20 Center Closed – Staff Training (CDSMP)May 21 Spring Craft Day – Make and Take (3rd) Dining With Diabetes 1-3:30pm May 22 Keystone Blind Association – Glaucoma Screening 10amMay 23 Serve Food Safely 11am Kettle Corn & A MovieMay 26 Center Closed – Memorial DayMay 27 Paper GamesMay 28 Fish Printing Program w/ Kathy, Craw. Co. Conservation District 11am (4th) Dining With Diabetes 1-3:30pm May 29 Link Fest, Active Aging, Mdvl. 10am-2pm 50/50 Drawing May 30 Center Closed – Tools For The Trade

*Close at 1:00 PM every 3rd MondayWalking Track @ 8:00am and 12:30pmExercise Machines 8:00am to 3:00pmDaily Coffee Talk 8:30am to 9:30am

Mondays 9:00 Quilting Class Silver Sneakers 10:30 Dominoes/Board Games 1:00 Wii Bowling Tuesdays 9:30 Tai/Chi 10:45 Healthy Steps in Motion 12:30 500 CardsWednesdays 9:00 Crafting & Quilting for Fun 9:00 Silver Sneakers 12:30 Jam Sessions 1:00 Wii BowlingThursdays 9:30 Bingo 11:30 Blood Pressures (provided by Conneaut Lake Area Ambulance Svc.) 12:30 Computer Lab with Dan Holler 1:00 Table Games/WII Bowling Fridays 9:00 Silver Sneakers 10:45 Healthy Steps in Motion 12:30 EuchrePlease reserve lunch and/or bus 2 days in advance when going to

Center


Yes, you can enjoy Dining With Diabetes!

Dining With Diabetes is a program for adults with diabetes and their families to increase their knowledge of healthy food choices. The series consists of four weekly classes with one follow-up class held three months after the first class. The classes offer food demonstrations and tastings, physical activities, and discussions and ideas to take home to help you manage your diabetes. If you or a family member have been told that you have Type 2 diabetes, you’ll want to attend this class. Lab tests will be offered to measure A1c.

DATES & TIMES Wednesdays, May 14, 21, and 28, 2014

TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Lakeland/Valley Senior Center

237 S. Pymatuning St., Linesville, PA For more information, please plan to attend the following informational meeting:

DATE: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Lakeland/Valley Senior Center 237 S. Pymatuning St., Linesville, PA

To register for the informational meeting contact Penn State Extension-Mercer County at 724-662-3141.

Space is limited, so register early. Refund Policy Refunds will be provided for cancellations received by May 14, 2014. No refunds will be provided after the deadline above, unless the program is cancelled.

Bark Park Volunteers Visit LakelandVolunteers from the Bark Park visited Lakeland/Valley Senior Center re-cently and brought along their Therapy Dogs to socialize with us. They share the love and joy their dogs bring and share wags and smiles at vari-ous facilities throughout Crawford County. From left to right is Ruby, Dan-ny and Ziggy. The Bark Park Complex is located at 12810 Foust Road in Conneaut Lake, PA and is a year-round facility situated on 65 acres and is dedicated to dogs and their human companions. There are many volunteering opportunities available if you would like to help out. Call Sue Anderson at 382-2478 for more information.

Lakeland/Valley ManicuresNail Technician, Rose Koivisto, of Linesville, visited Lakeland/Valley Senior Center and pro-vided willing participants with hand massages. Re-ceiving a hand massage provides health benefits such as increased flex-ibility in hands, fingers and wrists. Hand mas-sage improves circula-tion, reduces tension and is pleasurable and relax-ing. Thanks again, Rose!

Pasta Dinner FundraiserLAKELAND/VALLEY SENIOR CENTER will hold a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17th -- Rain or Shine! This event will be in conjunc-tion with Bair’s 9th Annual Corvette & Classic Car Cruise-In. Serving will begin at 11am until sold out. Cost is $6.00. We will also be having a Bake Sale, Craft Sale and Rummage Sale – our doors open at 10am. We’re located at 237 S. Pymatuning Street. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center so plan on joining us for a delicious luncheon. Lots of parking at St. Philip’s Catholic Church.


CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs

Center Manager: Tami Boylan 398-8616May 1 11am Piano & Trumpet Music

May 2 10am Card Party

May 6 Mother’s Day Dinner

May 8 9:45 Blood Pressure Screening 10am Woodcarvers 10:30 Kenton Kovich Volunteer Luncheon (By invitation, lunch available to those without invite for $5.00)May 9 10am BingoMay 13 11am Humor ProgramMay 14 Painting Class 12:30-2:30May 16 10am Card PartyMay 22 9:45 Blood Pressures 10-3pm WoodcarversMay 23 10am BingoMay 26 Closed for Memorial DayMay 29 10am Glaucoma Linkfest at Meadville Sr. CenterMay 30 Closed for TrainingMondays 9:00 Healthy Steps in Motion 10:00 Wii BowlingTuesdays 9:00 Silver Sneakers 10:00 Dominoes & Skip Bo GamesWednesdays 9:30 Euchre 10:00 Wii Bowling Thursdays 9:00 Silver Sneakers 9:00 Sewing GroupFriday 9:00 Healthy Steps in Motion Exercise Equipment Available Monday - FridayPlease reserve lunch and/or bus 2 days in advance when going

to Center

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER

Personal CareMedication Reminders

Meal PreparationLicensed, Bonded, Insured

CompanionshipHousekeeping, Laundry

Errands / Transportation24-hour/7days

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Paint “Red Cardinal” & “Owl” on CanvasThe Cambridge Springs Senior Center, located at 156 Venango Ave., in Cambridge Springs is pleased to offer a Fine ART acrylic painting class on Wednesday, May 14th from 12:30 to 2:30 PM!This innovative “Make & Take” session brought through “artERIEbarn” will be facilitated by a degreed art instructor. You will be amazed by

“step by step” instruc-tion, a lasting impression left to cherish on your very own canvas! All materials will be provid-ed: canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and instruction to completion. The Mas-ter artist “on location” will work with each in-dividual to develop their skills, and complete their artwork in just two hours.Book your session NOW! Cost per session

is $27.00 payable at reg-istration. Class size is limited for art sessions in order to provide “one-on-one” time with the instructor. Register early to insure participation in this wonderful class. All participants must be 60 years of age or older. For more information or reg-istration contact: Tami Boylan at the Cambridge Springs at (814)398-8616.

A masterpiece in the making, a participant from the previous “ar-tEriebarn” Painting class

Department of Aging Hosts Conference in Support of Elder Abuse Prevention, Awards Advocates and Service

Providers for Protective Services EffortsHarrisburg – Secretary of Aging Brian Duke today recognized indi-viduals and service pro-viders in the state for their exemplary work and collaborative efforts in helping to protect and advocate on behalf of older Pennsylvanians. The awards were given out as part of the four-day, annual Ombudsman and Protective Services conference. This year’s theme, “What Would You Do?”, brought to-gether more than 15 or-ganizations and over 475 attendees, making it the largest gathering in the conference’s history.On Tuesday, Lt. Gov-

ernor Cawley joined at-tendees and recognized April 1, 2014, as “Pro-tective Services and Ombudsman Advocacy Day” in Pennsylvania. “Our Area Agencies on Aging and our vast net-work of Ombudsmen should be recognized for their efforts to protect older adults,” Duke said. “Throughout the depart-ment’s 35-year history, our state’s service pro-viders and volunteers have worked tirelessly to help fellow Pennsylva-nians in need, and they deserve our recognition.”Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging ombudsmen and protec-

tive services workers provide older Pennsyl-vanians with protection from abuse, neglect, ex-ploitation and abandon-ment, and advocate on behalf of individuals re-ceiving long-term care services either in a group setting or in the commu-nity.“Without the commit-ment of the individuals, volunteers and programs committed to protective services, many older adults would not receive assistance, nor might they ever see their con-cerns addressed,” Duke said.Area Agencies on Ag-ing receiving awards in-

cluded:· Beaver County Office on Aging − for collabo-ration between programs to strengthen the local advocacy systems to bet-ter serve and protect the elderly from abuse;· Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging − for collaborative ef-forts with the district at-torney’s office on raising awareness and the con-sequences of committing abuse and failing to re-port abuse; and· Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging and the North Penn Legal Services − on obtaining a grant through the Blue Cross/Blue Ribbon Foundation to conduct community outreach sessions to the elderly on how to avoid financial exploitation.More than 50 volunteers were recognized for 10 years of service, repre-senting Area Agencies on Aging from Allegh-eny, Armstrong, Brad-ford, Sullivan, Susque-hanna, Tioga, Clarion,

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UPCOMING EVENTS2014 Senior Center Events Calendar

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May 6 (Tuesday) Mother's Day Dinner All CentersJune 10 (Tuesday) Father's Day Dinner All CentersJune 25 (Wednesday) County Picnic TBAJuly 2 (Wednesday) July 4th Celebration

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Crawford, Delaware, Jef-ferson, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Mercer, Mifflin, Juniata, Monroe, Mont-gomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Potter, Schuylkill, Washington, Fayette, Greene, Somer-set, and Westmoreland counties. Nine volunteers were recognized for 15 years of service, representing Area Agencies on Aging from Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Jefferson, Mif-flin, Juniata, Clinton, Ly-coming, Union, Snyder, and York counties. For more information on the Ombudsman or Protective Services pro-grams, visit www.ag-ing.state.pa.us. If you suspect elder abuse, call 1-800-490-8505.Media contact: Christina Reese, 717-783-1550Editor’s note: The fol-lowing is a list of volun-teers recognized for ser-vices:10-Year Service Awards:· Allegheny County: Dorothy Uhlemann, Francis Show, Eileen Staab, Paul Bradshaw, Robert Ray

· Armstrong County: Betty Bier· Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna and Tio-ga Counties: Kathleen Schrader, Christine Strumski, Jody Chappell· Clarion County: Sue Leonard· Crawford County: Gladys Hurlbert, Tammy Price· Delaware County: John Hickey, John Sweeney, Mayme Kane, Girlena Kinlaw, Donald Cohen, Roy Halleran, Mary Sto-rey, Bette Ferrill· Jefferson County: Pa-treen Raybuck, Tawnia Norris· Lackawanna County: Barbara Williams, Bar-bara O’Neill· Lehigh County: Wells Gow· Mercer County: Wayne Shonka, Patricia Mc-Cluskey· Mifflin/Juniata Coun-ties: Glen Solt, Marjorie Givler· Monroe County: Joe Horn, Dolores Horn· Montgomery County: Neil Gendelman, Sara Roth· Northampton County: Frederic Dunlap· Philadelphia County:

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By John JohnstonSocial Security Public Affairs SpecialistOn Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about Social Security disabil-ity benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new expedited disability process.We believe it is important to recognize those who currently serve in the military as well as those injured in the line of duty and consider it an honor and a duty to serve them. Whether the injury is physical or mental, getting a decision about Social Security disability benefits from your government shouldn’t add to the problems faced by the injured.Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, recently unveiled a new initiative to expedite disability applications from veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation rating of 100 percent Perma-nent and Total (P&T). Under the new process, Social Security will treat these veterans’ applications as high priority and issue expedited decisions, similar to the way we currently handle disability claims from wounded warriors.“Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and it is only right that we ensure they have timely access to the disability benefits they may be eligible for and deserve,” said Acting Commissioner Colvin. Learn more about the new expedited process for veterans at www.socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice/pr/2014/expedited-dib-process2-pr.html. Read about this new service at www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/disability-pt.htm. Also, you’ll want to visit our Wounded Warriors page at www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. There you’ll find informative webinars, a Disability Planner, an overview of our disability programs and the convenient online disability ap-plication.

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Baked Meatloafw/ Gravy

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2 Rye BreadBanana Pudding

Tuna Salad SandwichBed of LettuceMacaroni SaladPickled Beets

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Breaded Veal Parmesanw/ Sauce & Cheese

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Italian BreadCinnamon Applesauce

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Apple PieDinner Roll

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May 3, 11am Mother’s Day Victorian TeaJoin us on Saturday, May 3rd at 11:30am in the Allegheny Ballroom for a light, tasty and lovely

Spring buffet to honor our beloved Mothers. Countless moments of caring Mothers have selflessly given to those around them have contributed to making our world a better place. Let’s celebrate and enjoy the wonderful women who have offered so much! Please call our Concierge to RSVP

by Tuesday, April 29th.

May 8th, 5:45PM LECOM Presentation on Fitness and AgingTyler Travis of LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center will explore the health benefits of fitness and the positive impact is plays as we age. Movement is KEY in maintaining your best level of fitness. Attendants will receive a free pair of Oasis sandals complimentary of LECOM.

May 30th, 1:00-4:00PM “Fantastically Fit Fair”Our annual Get Fit Fair will be held on the front lawn of Juniper Village! Vendors and music to

get your body moving! Register to win a gift basket.

As many of you are aware Active Aging, Inc’s senior centers have been using Copilot to sign in and register for lunch and activities at the senior center. Copilot offers a website for seniors who would like to go online and preregister themselves for meals at their local senior center. The following link www.copilotcommu-nity.com gives seniors the opportunity to access copilot information and activities including a trivia contest to compete in for those that are interested. Individuals can pre-register for lunch and activities through this website right from their home computer or smart phone. The web site explains how to register to receive your login information. To be able to login individuals will need their identification number from their copilot bar code card that they received at their local center. For more information call your local center or Active Aging, Inc at 814-336-1792

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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, May 19, 6:30 pmThe Alzheimer’s Support Group meets

the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM at Active Aging, Inc., 1034 Park Ave., Meadville. All Patrons, caregivers

and families of persons with Alzheimer’s Welcome.

MOTHER’S DAY

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CANADOHTA & GUYS MILLS SENIOR CENTER

Veterans Crisis Line AvailableThe Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs responders through a confi-dential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text messaging.Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is also available.

CANADOHTA—BLOOMFIELD FIRE HALLCenter Manager: Carol Thumm 1-800-321-7705

May 2 Glaucoma Screening BingoMay 9 Council Meeting Mother’s DayMay 15 Volunteer Recognition in MeadvilleMay 16 Healthy Speaker: Value of Humor Andromeda VisitMay 23 Attorney Bill Walter: Senior Legal Issues Memorial Day TributeMay 30 CLOSED FOR WORKSHOP

GUYS MILLSUNITED EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHCenter Manager: Barb Barickman 336-1792

April 1 Program on ArthritisApril 15 Attorney Bill Walker – Living Wills, POA & Estate PlanningApril 24 40th Anniversary Open House at Active Aging, IncApril 25 10am Trivia Contest 11-2pm Sr. Prom at Active Aging

On Friday, May 23rd, at 11:00AM, Bill Walk-er, Esq. will be joining the Canadohta Senior Center to discuss estate planning, living wills and power of attorneys. A living will is a docu-ment that outlines vari-ous medical situations and how a person would prefer to be treated in the case of such emergen-cies. A medical power of attorney, different from a financial power of at-torney, is a document that gives a designated person the authority to make medical or health care decisions if a patient is unable to do so. During his session, Mr. Walker will discuss these as well as other documents that are recommended as

Estate Planning Session to be Held at Canadohta Senior Center

people begin planning for the future.Any senior age 60 or older is invited to join us for lunch, following this informative session. Transporta-tion is available upon request. We ask that meal and transportation reservations be made at least two days in advance. For more information, or to make a reser-vation, please contact Carol Thumm at 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to all our Volunteers

Thank you all Volunteers who give of their time and talents to Active Aging, Inc. and to the Senior Centers. Volunteers are very important to Active Aging and the Crawford County residents we serve. Without vol-unteers our agency would not be able to provide all of the vital services that enhance the lives of so many.We are so grateful that we have so many loving, caring people that take the time to reach out to others in service. Volunteers are involved in many areas in helping the agency and the Senior Centers. Some of the many ways that we are helped by our volunteers are: fund raising activi-ties, special events personnel, APPRISE Insurance counseling, exercise teachers and monitors, food servers at Centers, Caring & Sharing read-ers, Veterans Day Salute, Octoberfest, Senior Fest, Ombudsman and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program—to name a few. You are so helpful in so many different ways. We appreciate all that you are doing for us. Thank you.

SENIOR TALK with Active Aging

On WMGW 1490 AMOr Live broadcast at

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AND THEIR FAMILIES 9:00 – 10:00 AMMay 12 Joel Oertly, Active Aging Foundation, will talk about golf outing, trip and activities that are planned.

May 26 Happy Memorial Day

Are You Asking For Your SeniorDiscount?When you are shopping at supermarkets and de-partment stores or eat-ing at restaurants do you remember to ask if there are senior discounts when paying your bill? Some businesses offer a discount to their se-nior customers but for most of them you need to ask for the discount to receive it. Many

times there are travel discounts, discounts on entertainment, discounts on cell phones, hair care, and bus rides that are available just by asking for a senior discount. Different kinds of busi-nesses offer discounts and there is not a set age limit to be eligible. For some you must be age 50 and over and some age

65 and older. Ask if a discount is available and take advantage of any that you may qualify for. There are discount lists on the internet for se-niors, however, due to space limitations, we did not include them here. The most important point we can make is not to be shy about asking for a possible discount.


Social Security Questions And AnswersMy name is John John-ston and I am a Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Admin-istration. Every month I get questions from peo-ple all over Pennsylva-nia on all aspects of the Social Security program. I offer this column to share some of those questions and answers with the readers and to strengthen their under-standing of Social Secu-rity. To contact Social Security by phone, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit our website at www.so-cialsecurity.gov.Question: I lost my So-cial Security card, but I remember my number. Do I really need a new card? Answer: No, probably not—but it is important to know your number. The only time

you may need the So-cial Security card is if your employer asks for it when you get a new job. If you do decide to get a new card or your lost one turns up, don’t carry it with you. Keep it with your other impor-tant documents. Gener-ally, you are limited to three replacement cards a year and 10 cards dur-ing your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. Keep in mind this is a free service. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. Question: I noticed that my date of birth in So-cial Security’s records is wrong. How do I get that corrected? Answer: To change the date of birth shown on our records,

take the following steps: • Complete an Applica-tion For A Social Secu-rity Card (Form SS-5); • Show us documents proving: • U.S. citizenship (if you have not previously es-tablished your citizen-ship with us); • Age; and • Identity; and• Take (or mail) your completed application and documents to your local Social Security of-fice. Note that all documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We can-not accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. For details on the documents you’ll need, visit www.so-cialsecurity.gov/ss5doc.

If you have Questions or Concerns about you or your loved one’s care in a personal care or nursing home

Contact your Long-Term Care Ombudsman at Active Aging, Inc.

1-800-321-7705

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

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Older Adult Protective Services Many older adults are abused, neglected, and exploited by others. Many of these older adult victims are frail and vulnerable, cannot help themselves and rely on others to meet their basic needs. At Active Aging, there is a specialized unit that is responsible for investi-gating allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment. Passed and signed into law in 1987, the Older Adult Protective Services Act was implemented to provide assistance to older Pennsylvanians who are not able to protect themselves and who are at imminent risk of abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation or neglect. This specialized unit is made up of case man-agers that receive specialized training yearly. Active Aging works closely with Crawford County Human Services, Men-tal Health Mobile Crisis, local law enforcement, in home service providers, personal care homes, nursing facilities and Women Services to provide ser-vices to reduce or eliminate the risk to the older adult. Anyone who suspects abuse of an older adult, age 60 and over should re-port it to Active Aging, Inc. at 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. Calls are taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers may remain anonymous and all calls are confidential. If not in this county, you may also call the Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-490-8505 and your call will be routed to the nearest Area Agency on Aging.

Pennsylvania’s Do Not Call Programwww.attorneygeneral.govUnwanted telemarketing calls can be a nuisance and an intrusion upon your privacy at home. In 2002, Pennsylvanians were first given the op-portunity to avoid these calls by registering for the Do Not Call list. In fact, one million citizens registered in a single two-week period that year, and millions more have registered through the past few years.The process is quick and easy. You can go to www.attorneygenral.gov website to enroll your telephone numbers, verify your enrollment, review details about the Do Not Call law or file

a complaint if you have been receiving calls in violation of the law.If you do not have com-puter access or if you prefer to enroll by tele-phone, call our Do Not Call hotline today, at 1-888-777-3406.Consider these tips:• All adults in a house-hold can individually register under Do Not Call, even though they will be listing the same home phone number.• Be conservative about which businesses you choose to give your phone number. Entering a contest, signing-up for a promotion cancels your Do Not Call registration

with that business since authorization to call you was given and a business relationship has com-menced.• There are exceptions to the Do Not Call law al-lowing politicians, chari-table organizations, and entities with whom there is a business relationship to place calls to your phone number.• Consumers can revoke or cancel the business relationship and request placement on the busi-ness’ internal Do Not Call List.Don’t delay - register to-day!

YOU Are ExactlyWhat We Need!

Do you desire to do something special with your life? Do you want to make a positive differ-ence to other? Are you looking for something to do to fill the lonely hours since you retired?

Are you bored and in need of some change? We have a very special opportunity for you to trade your quiet life for one of fun and excitement

– Volunteer to Help at Active Aging. We have many wonderful opportunities for you to help seniors, either directly or behind the scenes, by helping us to provide the special services,

programs and events that older Crawford County residents need and enjoy.Take a look at your talents, your hidden treasures that are the special gifts you possess. What would you like to Volunteer to do for someone else? We have great training available for most

of our volunteer experiences, so you can feel confident if you want to try your hand at something new. Our Volun-

teers help in so many different ways: APPRISE Insurance Counseling, fundraising projects at both your local Senior Center and for the Active Aging Foundation,

baking and cooking at all our locations. We have many special events that could benefit from a great decorator or volunteers who are able to assist with the organiza-

tion, preparation and/or implementation of the event. We need YOU to share your special gifts. Let us know what you can to do to help. Call us today and be a

part of making a positive difference you’re looking to make within your community and in the lives of others.


MEADVILLE LIONS CLUB WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

GLASSESThe Meadville Lions Club will be accept-ing applications from Meadville area indi-viduals of any age who are in need of glasses but are un-able to pay for them. Individuals need to complete an applica-tion (available at the front desk of Active Aging) and come to be interviewed on the

Are you going to be new to Medicare soon?Crawford County APPRISE counselors are trained and certified by the PA Department of Aging and are able to assist you with information regarding your new Medicare coverage, and answer any questions regarding Medicare coverage and benefits. Call 814 -336-1792 or toll-free 1-800-321-7705 to schedule an appointment with an APPRISE counselor to help you understand your Medicare covered health benefits.

Updated information on 2014 eligibility for Programs available to help you with Medicare costsDo you have Medicare and limited income and assets? You may qualify for one of the following programs to help you with Medicare costs. Low Income Subsidy (Extra Help): INCOME: less than $17,505 single ($1,459/month), less than $23,595 married ($1,966/month)ASSETS: less than $13,440 single, less than $26,860 coupleBENEFITS: low or no premium for Part D plan low copays for ge-neric and brand-name drugsMedicare Saving Pro-gram: ELIGIBILITY: Month-ly income $1,313 indi-vidual, Monthly income $1,770 coupleASSETS: $7,160 indi-vidual or $10,750 coupleBENEFIT: Pays your

Medicare Part B premi-umPACE/PACENET (re-sources not counted): Must be 65 years of age, or olderMust be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 90 days prior to applicationCannot be enrolled in benefits under the Penn-sylvania’s Medicaid Pro-gramPACE income: Sin-gle $14,500 Married $17,700 based on prior year incomePACENET income: Single $23,500 Mar-ried $31,500 based on prior year incomeFor more information, or for an appointment to re-ceive assistance in com-pleting an application, contact the APPRISE Program at Active Ag-ing, Inc., (814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705, or

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PACE/PACEnet income guidelinesPACE/PACEnet plus Medicare Part D offers eligible older Pennsyl-vanians one of the most generous prescription assistance plans in the United States. PACE/PACEnet coverage works well with Medi-care Part D prescrip-tion coverage—offering older Pennsylvanians the best benefits of both programs. Older adults continue to receive the same prescription bene-fits while, in many cases,

saving more money. To be eligible for PACE/PACEnet you must be 65 years of age or older, a Pennsylvania resident for at least 90 days prior to the date of applica-tion, and you cannot be enrolled in the Depart-ment of Public Welfare’s Medicaid prescription benefit. As of February 2014 last year’s income used for application is net income after the Medicare Part B premi-um is deducted.

To be eligible for PACE income for a single per-son must be $14,500 or less. For a married couple, combined total income must be $17,700 or less. To be eligible for PACEnet a single per-son’s total income can be between $14,500 and $23,500. A mar-ried couple’s combined income can be between $17,700 and $31,500.

the Titusville Health and Aging Center at (814)-827-9134. The APPRISE Program provides assistance to Medi-care beneficiaries of any age.

Apprise Counselors available to help with your insurance questionsThe Active Aging, Inc. Apprise Program is a free health insurance counsel-ing program for people with Medicare. Apprise Counselors are trained by the PA Department of Aging to help people make informed decisions regarding their health in-surance options. Coun-seling is available to all ages if they are Medicare eligibleIf you have questions about your current cov-erage, if you are new to Medicare, or will be re-ceiving your Medicare within the next several months, please call to make an appointment to meet with a counselor. A counselor will pro-

vide a personalized ses-sion with information on your coverage options for prescription drugs, supplemental insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans, pharmaceutical programs, and programs available to help eligible persons with their pre-scription drug costs. In Meadville appoint-ments are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and can be made by calling Active Aging, Inc. at 814-336-1792 or toll-free 1-800-321-7705. Active Ag-ing, Inc. is located in the Lew Davies Community Building, 1034 Park Av-enue, Meadville.Appointments for Titus-

ville can be scheduled by calling the Titusville Health and Aging Cen-ter, at 814-827-9134. The Titusville Health and Aging Center is lo-cated at 714 E. Main Street, Burgess Park, Ti-tusville.When scheduling ap-pointments it is difficult to determine how long each appointment may take. Many situations are very complicated and can be time-consuming. It would be helpful to not make other appoint-ments close to your ap-pointment times at Ac-tive Aging, Inc. allowing yourself extra time if needed so that we are best able to serve you.

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Register now for AARP Driving Classes to be held in May 2014AARP 8 Hour Class

Friday May 9 and Monday May 124 hours each day 1:00 to 5:00 pm

*********************************** AARP 4 Hour Refresher Class

Monday May 19 1:00 to 5:00 pm

(must present certificate to take refresher class)

Class will be held at:Lew Davies Community Center 1034 Park

Avenue, Meadville Call 336-1792 to register.

Covered Device Recycling Act in EffectEffective January 24, 2013 Act 108, the Covered Device Recycling Act, prohibits the following items from being collected as trash: Televisions, Computer Monitors, Computers, Printers or other Computer Peripheral Devices. Instead these items must be re-cycled. Contact your local Staples Store for informa-tion about recycling of computer items only. Lincoln Metal (724-2241) and Environmental Coordination Services & Recycling (425-7773) charge a fee but will accept both computers and televisions for recy-cling and can be contacted for additional information.

All County Centers and Active Aging, Inc. will

be closed Monday

May 26, 2014

Happy Memorial Day HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

HAPPY MOTHER’SDAY!!!


Elderly Especially Susceptible To The HeatMany people might choose a nice, hot day over a blustery, cold af-ternoon. However, ex-cessively hot days can not only feel uncomfort-able, but they can also prove life-threatening. Elderly men and women, in particular, are suscep-tible to the effects of hot temperatures.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people ages 65 and older are more prone to heat stroke and heat-related stress than those of other ages. Se-niors’ bodies are not able to adjust to sudden changes in temperature as quickly as younger people’s. A chronic con-dition that affects the body’s response to heat, as well as taking certain prescription medications also may play a role in seniors’ susceptibility to the heat.

The City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation says that around 370 deaths from heat-related illnesses occur across the United States each year. Near-ly half of those deaths

are people who are 65 and older. Prolonged heat exposure can take quite a toll on the aver-age person. Factor in the more delicate health of many seniors, and the hot weather can be quite dangerous.

Further compounding the problem is higher energy costs. Seniors living on fixed incomes may not be able to afford to turn on air condition-ers because of the power draw.

There are different types of heat-related injuries, though heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common. Here are signs that a person may be experiencing one or the other.

Heat Exhaustion* weakness* tiredness* heavy sweating* paleness* dizziness* nausea* vomiting* fainting* fast, weak pulse rate* headache* fast and shallow breathing

Heat stroke* extremely high body temperature (over 105 F)* red, hot and dry skin* absence of sweat* throbbing headache* dizziness* nausea

What to do

Friends or family mem-bers should check in with an elderly relative or friend when the weather is especially warm to en-sure they’re safely han-dling the heat.

In addition, people of all ages can take the follow-ing precautions to keep cool when the tempera-tures rise.

* Drink cool, nonalco-holic beverages. Water and diluted fruit juices can help rehydrate the body quickly.* Restrict physical activ-ity.* Take a cool shower or bath or wipe yourself down with a damp cloth.* Seek an air-condi-tioned environment. For those who won’t or can’t turn on the air condition-ing, visit a shopping mall or library to keep cool.

Some towns and cities also make cooling cen-ters available in extreme heat.* Wear lightweight clothing.* Try to remain indoors during the hottest hours of the day.

* Wear hats or use an umbrella to shield your head from sunshine out-doors.* Eat cool foods, but avoid extremely cold foods. Otherwise you risk the chance of devel-oping stomach cramps.

* Do not do laundry or turn on appliances that contribute to extra in-door heat.The heat is nothing to take lightly, especially when it comes to se-niors’ health.

Check on an elderly friend or family member at least twice a day to ensure that he or she is not experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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