ECHFunded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Published by The Area Shopper

April 2018complimentary 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 aainc@activeaging.org for more information.

ACTIVE AGING, INC.

Read the ECHO online at www.activeagingecho.comPower Interruptions with

Northwestern RECJoin us at our Active Aging cen-ters as we welcome Amy Fuller from Northwestern REC as she educates us on power interrup-tions. She will cover how power interruptions happen, what to do in the event a power interruption occurs and how power is then re-stored. Titusville Center on Health and

Aging714 East Main Street, Titusville

PA 16354Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at

11:00amCambridge Springs Center:

156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Contact: Tami Boylan at (814) 398-8616

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11:00 am

Meadville Center: 1034 Park Avenue-Meadville, PA

16335 Contact: Patty Flaherty at (814)

336-1792

Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 10:45 am

Lakeland Valley Regional Cen-ter: 237 S. Pymatuning St.-Lines-

ville, PA 16424 Contact: Debbie Meyer at (814)

683-4959Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at

11:00 amCanadohta Center: 22978 Shreve Ridge Road-Lincolnville Union

City, PA 16438 Contact: Patty Flaherty at (814)

336-1792Friday, April 20, 2018 at

10:30AM This program is open to all se-niors, age 60 and over. If you would like to stay for lunch, please be sure to make reserva-tions two days in advance by call-ing your local senior center at the above numbers. If you have ques-tions or need more information, feel free to contact Tami Boylan at (814) 398-8616.

AARP SMART DRIVER Classes for April 2018

AARP and Active Aging will host classes for individuals, age 50 and over, desiring to refresh their driving skills and receive an update on the many changes to the Pennsylvania Vehicle code. This course is the new 7th edition, known as the AARP SMART DRIVER Pro-gram, complete with new workbooks and videos. There will be “Re-freshers” class for those individuals who have taken a previous class within the three year period and bring their certificate with them at registration time. The class is four hours in length and is scheduled for Monday, April 2, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Lew Davies Community Building, 1034 Park Avenue, Meadville. There are also 8-hour classes, at the same location, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, April16 and 17, 2018from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

each day. It is for those people that have not taken a previous class, cannot find their certificate or have exceeded the three year period mandated by PennDot. Seating is limited for all classes. Please pre-register by calling Active Aging, Inc., 814-336-1792. Class Registration fee is $15 per person for AARP members. You will need your AARP membership number to receive the lower rate. If you do not know your Continued Page 11

Spring is here! Of course, sometimes in the great northwest areas of Pennsylvania, winter often has a way of giving us one last blast we weren’t quite ready for. One of the ladies I work with informed me of the “old wives tale” that says our daffodils and crocus’ will be covered with snow three times before spring arrives. I hadn’t heard that particular tale before, but it sounds about right. I think those three snows have come and gone, so let’s hope it holds true and we can begin to enjoy longer and sunnier days. I’m excited for April because I’m looking forward to an adventure with some of my friends. One of my very strong and speedy friends managed to qualify for the Boston Marathon, which is quite an accomplishment. So a group of us are taking a road trip to Boston to cheer her along and hopefully make it feel a little less daunting for her. 26.2 miles of running is pretty daunting no matter how you look at it, but we are hoping our encouraging cheers and signs make it a little less so. Adventures with friends are good for the soul.Of course our work continues at Active Aging, Inc. Our Foundation continues to work to raise funds to support our supplemental pet food program for those seniors receiving home delivered meals. Interaction with pets has been shown to offer a variety of health benefits, including reducing stress and boosting moods. We understand that quite often, pets are the only companions our seniors have and that the costs of caring for them can be signifi-cant. While we cannot begin to provide enough resources to fully care for our seniors pets, we hope to alleviate some of the financial burden through this program. Please consider donating to help us continue to assist our community members in this way. Krista Geer

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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 AgingFoundation. 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 aainc@activeaging.org

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 ECHO is published by The Area Shopper. Questions concerning

Advertising please contact Lon Wilson (814) 425-7272 or lon@zoominternet.net

ACTIVE AGING, INC.SENIOR CENTERS

1034 Park Ave, Meadville, Pa 16335

(814) 336-1792Meadville Senior Center

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

or dining room 336-1800 Patty Flaherty

meadscarts@activeaging.org

Lakeland Valley Regional Senior Center

237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424

(814) 683-4959Debbie Meyer

lakevalleyinfo@activeaging.org

Cambridge Springs Senior Center

156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

(814) 398-8616Tami Boylan

cambsc@activeaging.org

Canadohta Senior 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

goseniors@zoominternet.net

MEADVILLE LIONS CLUB WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

GLASSESThe Meadville Lions Club will be accept-ing applications from Meadville area in-dividuals of any age that are in need of glasses but are unable 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 second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Lew Davies Communi-ty Building, 1034 Park Avenue, Meadville. People who live in outlying areas from Meadville can be referred to a Lions Club in their area. Questions – call 382-1905. You do not need an appointment.

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

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

The Lakeland Valley Senior Center hosted a Wii Bowling Tournament on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. There were eight bowlers who partic-ipated and after much fun and cheering by their peers, the winners

emerged unscathed!!From left to right, Second Place Winner - Cindy Miller, Champion/First Place Winner – Joe Ferraro, and Third Place Winner – Pat Leonheart.

They were awarded with neck ribbons and medals showing their place-ment in the Tournament!! Congratulations to the winners!!!

A good time was had by all and they are already asking if we can do it again!!!!

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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: Patty Flaherty

4/2 10:00 a.m. Peep Party! Minimum 2 people Teams create a ‘Peep Show’ in 1 hour! 11:00 a.m. Cussewago Mennonites Easter Program 1:00 p.m. AARP Safe Driving 4 Hour Class – call for pricing and to register4/3 9:00 a.m. Powerful Tools for Care Givers, 1.5 hour class: 1st of 6 classes4/4 11:00 a.m. Active Aging: Tami Bolyan on the Purple Martin 4/5 10:45 a.m. Edinboro Manor: Jaime Flatter on Decluttering 4/6 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Sr. Center’s BINGO4/9 10:30 a.m. Wesbury’s Dietician Amanda Cusick presents an educational seminar 4/10 9:00 a.m. Powerful Tools for Care Givers, 1.5 hour class: 2nd of 6 classes4/11 Allegheny Day: Call for Information to spend the day at Allegheny College 4/12 10:45 a.m. Northwestern REC: Amy Fuller on Power Outages and Brownouts 11:30 a.m. Chinese Auction Drawing 12:00 p.m. Celebrating April Birthdays Meal4/13 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Sr. Center’s BINGO4/16 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Rummage Sale Drop Off Day 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Kim Lengling: Hearing Screening, contact for appointment 1:00 p.m. AARP Safe Driving 1st 4 hours of 8 hour class – call for pricing and to register4/17 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Rummage Sale 10:45 a.m. Baltimore Life: Barbie Pringle on Life Insurance and Annuities 9:00 a.m. Powerful Tools for Care Givers, 1.5 hour class: 3rd of 6 classes 1:00 p.m. AARP Safe Driving 2nd 4 hours of 8 hour class4/18 9:00 a.m. – noon Rummage Sale $1 Bag Day 10:00 a.m. Ron Lippert: Bird House Workshop; $5-$12 bird houses; sign up!4/19 10:45 a.m. Rolling Fields, Stephanie Hayes on Falls Prevention4/20 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Sr Center’s BINGO 4/23 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Janet Pazey 15 minute Massages Call to schedule only 15 slots! 11:00 a.m. Meadville Center Participants Debbie Reefer/Mary Anne Shay on Canning4/24 9:00 a.m. Powerful Tools for Care Givers, 1.5 hour class: 4th of 6 classes4/25 10:45 a.m. Rite Aid Tina Skelton on Wellness4/26 Volunteer Dinner: Celebrating all of our volunteers!4/27 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Sr. Center’s BINGO4/28 Evening: Senior Center Volunteers handling concession for Special Designer BINGO4/30 9:00 a.m. Humana MarketPoint: Craig Schneider on “Are you Smarter than your Smart Phone”. Call to sign up for 15 minutes, only 7 appointments available!DAILY ACTIVITIES:Monday8:00-9:00 a.m. & 12:00-2:00 p.m. Exercise Machines9:00 a.m. *Healthy Steps in Motion 29:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings10:00 a.m. SMILE Exercise10:00 a.m. Gratitude Group11:00 a.m. **Tai Chi1:00 p.m. *Silver Sneakers1:00 p.m. Bingo1:00 p.m. Open Computer Lab till 3:00p.m.Tuesday8:00-9:00 a.m. & 12:00-2:00 p.m. Exercise Machines9:00 a.m. *Healthy Steps in Motion Level 110:00 a.m. *Chi Kung11:00 a.m. */**YogaWednesday8:00-9:00 a.m. & 12:00-2:00 p.m. Exercise Machines9:00 a.m. *Healthy Steps in Motion 210:00 a.m. Wii Bowling10:00 a.m. Chair Exercise10:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesday, Card Group11:00 a.m. **Tai Chi1:00 p.m. *Silver Sneakers1:00 p.m. Quilting Group1:00 p.m. Open Computer Lab till 3:00p.m.

TITUSVILLE SENIOR CENTER714 E. Main St., Titusville

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

4/2 April Fool’s Day! Open Mic Jokes!4/3 Hostess Twinkie Day4/4 12:45 p.m. Pinochle Party4/5 12:45 p.m. Easter Candy Bingo4/6 11:00 a.m. Current Events Discussion4/9 Chocolate Covered Pretzels4/10 Country Music Day4/11 12:45 p.m. Pinochle Party4/12 12:45 p.m. April Showers Bingo4/13 12:45 p.m. Ice Cream Social4/16 12:45 p.m. Mystery Bingo4/17 Crafter’s Corner4/18 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & 10:00 a.m. Senior Council 12:45 p.m. Pinochle Party4/19 12:45 p.m. Bean Bag Toss4/20 Birthday Luncheon & 12:45 p.m. Bingo4/23 12:45 p.m. Afternoon Movie4/24 9:00 a.m. Grove City Outlets Shopping Trip4/25 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 12:45 p.m. Pinochle Party4/26 12:45 p.m. Lollipop Bingo4/27 Senior Prom4/30 9:30 a.m. Rise & Shine Bingo

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

DailyPinochle - Wii Bowling - Computer LabTuesdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion1:00 PM YogaThursdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion

A $2 donation is greatly ap-preciated for Silver Sneak-ers. Yoga classes are $5 per class or $30 a month. Ballroom Classes are $25 per person per month. Please remember to re-serve your lunch at least 2 days in advance. A $2.50 donation towards your meal is appreciated.

Thursday8:00-9:00 a.m. & 12:00-2:00 p.m. Exercise Machines9:00 a.m. *Healthy Steps in Motion Level 110:00 a.m. *Chi Kung10:00 a.m. PALS Book Club (last Thursday of month)10:00 a.m. Line Dancing11:00 a.m. */**Yoga11:30 a.m. Mah Jong2:30 p.m. Grief Group (1st Thurs. each month)Friday8-9 a.m. & 12-2 p.m. Exercise Machines9:30 a.m. Painting Group10:00 a.m. *Smile Exercise11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Fridays, Card Group1:00 p.m. Bingo1:00 p.m. Open Computer Lab till 3:00p.m

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LAKELAND VALLEY REGIONALCOMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

237 South Pymatuning Street, Linesville 683-4959Center Manager: Debbie Meyer

4/2 1:15 p.m. – Center Closes for Meeting in Meadville4/4 1:00 p.m. – Advisory Board in Meadville4/11 Center Closed – Allegheny Day4/16 10:30 a.m. – Council Meeting4/16 1:15 p.m. – Center Closes for Staff Meeting in Meadville4/18 11:00 a.m. – Healthy Speaker Series Amy Fuller – Northwestern REC about Power Outages/Brownouts4/20 10:45 a.m. – Grief Group Meets4/23 10:00 a.m. – Volunteer Day Dinner4/30 10:00 a.m. – Rock Painting w/Paula

Weekly Events:MondaySilver Sneakers 8:45 - 9:35amTuesdayTai-Chi 9:30am - 10:45amWoodcarving 10amHealthy Steps in Motion 10:45am -11:45am500 Card Party 12:30pm - 2:30pmWii Games 12:30pmWednesdaySilver Sneakers 8:45am – 9:35amCrafting, Crocheting & Quilting for Fun 9:00am - 12:00pmPinochle 10:00 a.m.ThursdayBingo 9:30am -11:30amGames/Cards 12:30pmFridaySilver Sneakers 8:45am – 9:35amHealthy Steps in Motion 10:45-11:45amEuchre 12:30pm - 2:30pmWii Games 12:30pm

A $2 donation is greatly appreciated for Silver Sneakers andHealthy Steps In Motion. A $1 donation is greatly appreciated for

our Tai Chi Class and Healthy Steps in Motion – Level I.Walking Track: 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM- 3:00 PM/Exercise

Machines in the Cardio Room 8:00 AM-3:00 PMLunch is served daily at noon; reservations are needed two days in

advance. A $2.50 donation is greatly appreciated.PLEASE NOTE: Monday and Tuesday lunches are ordered by 2pm

on the previous Thursday. Thank you!

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs

Center Manager: Tami Boylan 398-86164/2 Drop off for Rummage sale4/3-6 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Rummage Sale4/3 11:00 a.m. Stormwater Planning with Scott Sjolander4/5 10:30 a.m. Jeopardy with Tony Viglione 4/10 11:00 a.m. Power Outages, Brownouts and what to do if these occur with Amy Fuller4/12 10:00 a.m. Edinboro University International Students’ Presentation 11:00 a.m. Fashion of the 1860’s with the Pennsylvania Bucktails4/16 8:30 a.m. AARP Safe Driving4/17 8:30 a.m. AARP Safe Driving 9:30 a.m. Center Council Meeting4/19 10:00 a.m. Trivia with Shannon 4/24 Volunteer Luncheon4/25 10:00 a.m. Keystone Blind Association Eyeglass Cleaning4/26 11:00 a.m. Baltimore Life Insurance with Barbie Pringle4/30 10:00 a.m. Euchre Tournament

Exercise Equipment Available Monday - FridayMeal Reservations needed two days in advanceMonday lunch served at 11:30, Tues- Fri. served at noon

Weekly Events:Monday9:00 a.m. Healthy Steps in Motion9:00 a.m. Sewing Group10:00 a.m. Walking Group 10:15 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga10:00 a.m. Coffee Talk TimeTuesday9:00AM Silver Sneakers10:00AM Games- Skip Bo & Dominoes10:00 a.m. Walking Group12:30 p.m. Knitting GroupWednesday9:30AM Euchre Card Party10:00 a.m. Walking Group2:00 p.m. Fit & Active Yoga

CANADOHTA—BLOOMFIELD FIRE HALLCenter Manager: Patty Flaherty 814-336-1792

Every Friday – Please check Meadville Tribune on a weekly basisfor presentation changes or additions.4/6 10:00 a.m. Council Meeting 10:30 a.m. Active Aging’s Tami Boylan on the Purple Martin4/13 10:30 a.m. United HealthCare’s Shaun Akin on Medicaid/ Medicare4/20 10:30 a.m. Northwestern REC: Amy Fuller on Power Outages and Brownouts4/27 10:30 a.m. Edinboro Manor’s Jaime Flattler on Decluttering

Thursday9:00-3:00 p.m. Woodcarvers9:00 a.m. Silver Sneakers9:00 a.m. Sewing Group10:00 a.m. Games10:00 a.m. Walking Group10:00 a.m. Woodcarvers GroupFriday9:00 a.m. Healthy Steps in Motion10:00 a.m. Coffee Talk Time10:00 a.m. Walking Group10:00 a.m. Euchre Card Party

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.

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MON TUE WEDApril 2018 LUNCH SCHEDULE

3

9 10

16 17

23 24

30

2Chicken Cordon Bleu

Baked Plain Sweet PotatoGreen Peas

Whole Wheat BreadFresh Banana

Waikiki ChickenBroccoli

Whole Kernel CornSteamed RiceFresh Orange

Lasagna Roll Upw/Italian Meat Sauce

CarrotsGreen Garden Salad (1 Cup)

Garlic BreadPeach Crisp

Ham & vegetable FrittataFresh vegetables

Green Garden Salad w/ vegeta-bles (1 cup)

Whole Wheat BreadJoy’s Applesauce Cookie

Honey Mustard Chicken Mixed vegetablesFiesta Potatoes

WW BreadFresh Fruit

Sliced Roasted TurkeyPoultry Gravy

Mashed PotatoesGreen Beans w/ Red Peppers

White Dinner RollPeaches

Chicken Chef SaladSalad Greens for Chef Salad

Pasta Vegetable Salad (1 cup)Whole Wheat Crackers

Fresh Cantaloupe

St. CabbageMashed Potatoes

Green BeansFresh Fruit

Roll

Chicken Caesar SaladSalad Greens for Entrée

Broccoli Raisin SaladSaltine CrackersFresh Banana

HamburgerAmerican Cheese

Baked BeansCole Slaw

Whole Wheat Hamburger BunPeanut Butter Fluff

Chicken ParmesanNormandy Blend VegetablesGreen Garden Salad (1 cup)

Penne PastaMixed Fruit

Salisbury SteakSummer Squash w/Tomatoes

Mashed PotatoesWhite Dinner RollMandarin Oranges

Baked Fish w/ Lemon SauceBroccoli

Rice PilafPeaches

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WED THU FRIApril 2018 LUNCH SCHEDULE

4 5 6

11 12 13

18 19 20

25 26 27

Chicken Cordon BleuBaked Plain Sweet Potato

Green PeasWhole Wheat Bread

Fresh Banana

Ham & vegetable FrittataFresh vegetables

Green Garden Salad w/ vegeta-bles (1 cup)

Whole Wheat BreadJoy’s Applesauce Cookie

* MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Hot DogChuckwagon Corn

ColeslawHot Dog Bun

Bread Pudding w/ Raisins

Chicken Chef SaladSalad Greens for Chef Salad

Pasta Vegetable Salad (1 cup)Whole Wheat Crackers

Fresh Cantaloupe

Roast PorkApple Berry Sauce

Whipped Sweet PotatoesBroccoli Cuts

Whole Wheat RollTapioca Pudding

BBQ ChickenBaked Beans

Marinated Vegetable SaladWhole Wheat Bread

Apple Cobbler

HamburgerAmerican Cheese

Baked BeansCole Slaw

Whole Wheat Hamburger BunPeanut Butter Fluff

Beef TipsBrown GravyBroccoli CutsEgg Noodles

CarrotsBrownie

Penne & MeatballsGreen Peas

Green Garden Salad (1 cup)Garlic Bread

Spiced Apple Slices

Lemon Herb ChickenCapri Blend Vegetables

Baked PotatoWhole Wheat Bread

Pears

Breaded FishAmerican Cheese

Tartar SauceBroccoli CutsFresh Fruit

MeatloafMashed Potatoes

Green BeansWhole Wheat Roll

Birthday Cake

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From the FoundationApril 2018

Happy spring! I’m going out on a limb as I write this, assuming that we will be having spring-like weather when you read it. Also, at around the time you are reading this, my son will be graduating from US Coast Guard Basic Training in Cape May, NJ. When he left on February 13th, he was scheduled to graduate on April 6th. Hopefully that is still the case, as many in his training company had come down with the flu. They say that no news is good news, so supposedly he is not one of them. Last month we had our annual Win-nin’ of the Green Reverse Raffle. The Com-munity Center was all dressed up in green as gave some “green” away. What a great event! If you missed it this year, mark your calendar for the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day in 2019 to join us for the next one. This is really a great facility we have in Meadville. We rent the Community Cen-ter out for all types of events, including wed-dings, showers, family functions, banquets, pancake breakfasts, graduation parties, fu-neral luncheons/dinners, and many others. We’ve added uplighting to the list of things that we can offer here. Proceeds from rentals of our facility are used to provide support to Active Aging, Inc. I hope you’ll consider using this gem right in the heart of Meadville for your next event!Donna CessnaDevelopment Coordinator

APPRISE UpdateAPPRISE, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for all Medicare beneficiaries resid-ing in Pennsylvania, recently completed anoth-er successful Annual Open Enrollment Period. During Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment, beneficiaries have the opportunity to compare their current Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plans and make any necessary changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. At Active Aging, Inc., the APPRISE Program re-mains very busy all year. APPRISE counselors are available, by appointment, to give informa-tion to individuals who are new to Medicare, assist with problems or questions about current coverage, and to screen and assist those eligible for Medicare cost-savings programs.Outside of Annual Open Enrollment, there are Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) for individuals who may be eligible to make a change to their current coverage. Below is a list of examples for when a person may qualify for a SEP:You change where you live• I moved to a new address that isn’t in my plan’s service area. • I moved to a new address that’s still in my plan’s service area, but I have new plan options in my new location. • I moved back to the U.S. after living outside the country. • I just moved into, currently live in, or just moved out of an institution (like a skilled nurs-ing facility or long-term care hospital). • I’m released from jail. You lose your current coverage • I’m no longer eligible for Medicaid. • I left coverage from my employer or union (in-cluding COBRA coverage). • I involuntarily lose other drug coverage that’s as good as Medicare drug coverage (creditable coverage), or my other coverage changes and is no longer creditable. • I had drug coverage through a Medicare Cost Plan and I left the plan. • I dropped my coverage in a Program of All-in-clusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) plan. You have a chance to get other coverage• I have a chance to enroll in other coverage of-

fered by my employer or union. • I have or am enrolling in other drug coverage as good as Medicare prescription drug coverage (like TRICARE or VA coverage). • I enrolled in a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) plan. Your plan changes its contract with Medicare• Medicare takes an official action (called a “sanction”) because of a problem with the plan that affects me. • Medicare ends (terminates) my plan’s contract. • My Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Pre-scription Drug Plan, or Medicare Cost Plan’s contract with Medicare isn’t renewed. Other special situations• I’m eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. • I qualify for Extra Help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage. • I’m enrolled in a State Pharmaceutical Assis-tance Program (SPAP) or lose SPAP eligibility. (This is PACE/PACENET in PA) • I dropped a Medigap policy the first time I joined a Medicare Advantage Plan. • I have a severe or disabling condition, and there’s a Medicare Chronic Care Special Needs Plan (SNP) available that serves people with my condition. • I’m enrolled in a Special Needs Plan (SNP) and no longer have a condition that qualifies as a spe-cial need that the plan serves. • I joined a plan, or chose not to join a plan, due to an error by a federal employee. • I wasn’t properly told that my other private drug coverage wasn’t as good as Medicare drug coverage (creditable coverage). • I wasn’t properly told that I was losing private drug coverage that was as good as Medicare drug coverage (creditable coverage).These Special Enrollment Period situations have been adapted from www.medicare.gov; if you would like to learn more about special enroll-ment period situations, please visit www.medi-care.gov or contact APPRISE. For more informa-tion on APPRISE, or to schedule an appointment for assistance, please call Active Aging, Inc. at 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. Active Aging, Inc. is located at 1034 Park Ave., Meadville, Pa.

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Home Delivered Meals can provide assistance with prepared meals for those who are unable to cook on their own, or for those who do not have anyone that can assist them. Meals are frozen and are de-livered on a weekly basis to the consumer’s home. Meals include anentrée with sides, bread, milk and fresh fruit. The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) provides reimbursement to unpaid care-givers who are caring for an older relative or friend. Caregivers may be reimbursed for a variety of services and supplies, including re-spite care, incontinent supplies, home modifications, home adapta-tions or other medical supplies. The FCSP also provides education to caregivers regarding care and managing dementia and Alzhei-mer’s disease. Reimbursement for this program is cost shared based on yearly total household income.The Nursing Home Transition program (NHT) assists seniors re-siding in nursing facilities with the ability to return to the communi-ty with in-home services when appropriate. The NHT coordinator will make referrals for in-home services, set up housing if necessary and assist the senior with overcoming any barriers that are prevent-ing them from returning to a home in the community. The assessment unit provides another service to seniors and in-dividual with disabilities in the community. For those entering a nursingfacility or wishing to receive under 60 waiver services, the assess-ment unit will schedule an assessment to determine the consumer’s level of care. Information regarding the assessment will be provid-ed to the facility, enrollment agency, consumer and the department of human services to determine eligibility.If you or a family member would like to be assessed for any of the services listed, please call our office at (814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. Please ask for Intake and Referral. Once a referral is made, care managers or service coordinators will set up an appointment with the older adult to conduct an assessment.

Active Aging, Inc. Services Available For Age 60 And OlderSeniors in Crawford County may be eligible for a variety of in-home services that are provided through Active Aging, Inc. Most of the services below can be received on a no or low cost share basis or through the Medicaid funded PDA Waiver Program. The services listed below may be obtained through a referral made to our office.Intake and Referral is a free service provided to anyone who calls into the Active Aging, Inc. with questions. Specially trained em-ployees can answer questions regarding in-home services, commu-nity services, insurance and benefits. They may also take referrals for anyone interested in in-home services.Care Management/Service Coordination - Specially trained care managers and service coordinators are available to assess each con-sumer to determine their level of care and needs in the community. Care Managers/Service Coordinators (CM/SC) develop care plans with the individuals to ensure that their needs are being met. Once services are in place, the Care Manager or Service Coordinator will work to ensure that the consumer is getting all appropriate services to manage their needs. CM/SC are available to consumers during the week via phone and home visits as needed. CM/SC can answer questions regarding services and other community services con-sumers may be eligible for.Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) provide safety and security for those who may live alone or are alone long peri-ods throughout the day. Emergency buttons can be worn around the neck or on the wrist and can be through a land line and even through a cellular network. If consumers have fallen, are having a medical emergency, or feel threatened, they can push the button and have emergency contacts or medical personnel respond 24/7.Personal Assistance and Personal Care with home support provide consumers with needed assistance for bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, ambulation and meal preparation. Along with this as-sistance, consumers may also receive light housekeeping and home support for cleaning, laundry, errands, transportation to medical appointments and in some cases, medication management and re-minding.

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.

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PACE / PACENETStarted in 1984, the Pharmaceutical As-sistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) Program helps older persons living in Pennsylvania to pay their prescription ex-penses. PACENET is the Pharmaceutical 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 en-rollee is responsible for $6 copayment for generic drugs or a $9 copayment for brand name drugs for each prescription reim-bursed 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 $23,500.• Total income for a married couple last year must be between $17,701 to $31,500.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-pock-et costs to you are computed by the PACE program. To use your PACE/PACENET card: Take your card and prescription 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 pur-chase 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 prescrip-tion costs not covered by other medical in-surance. You will be asked to provide in-formation about your insurance coverage when you apply for PACE/PACENET, and you should inform your pharmacist of all your medical and prescription 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 ap-pointment can be scheduled for you.

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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• Options Counseling• Protective Services• Support Groups• Transportation• Utilities and Fuel• Veterans ServicesThe Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disabil-ity Resources Helpline: 1-800-753-8827

Current PA Link PartnersAchieva Family Trust

Active Aging, Inc.Alma Health Skilled Services

Alleghenies United Cerebral PalsyAlzheimer’s Association

APPRISEAristaCare @ Park Ave.

AseraCare HospiceAutomated Security AlertAt Your Request Cleaning

Better Business Bureau of W. PABureau of Blindness and Visual Serv.

Byham’s Insurance ServicesCenter for Family Services

CHAPSCommunity Care Network

Community Health Services/MMCCommunity Resources for Independ.

Consumer Satisfaction TeamCrawford CAO

Crawford County Care CenterCrawford County Human ServicesCrawford County READ Program

Crawford County RSVPExperience Works

Family Assistance CenterFamily to Family Home Healthcare

From The HeartFunkhouser Shaffer Financial Serv.

Guardian Elder CareHCF Management

Health Care SolutionsHealth South

Heartland HospiceHelpmates

Home InsteadHospice of Crawford County

HVA Sr. Living AllianceInstitute for Successful Aging

Interim Health CareJEVS

Juniper Village at MeadvilleLakeland Area Hospice

Med StaffersMERP

Millcreek Community HospitalMount Hope Home Care

Northwest Pharmacy Solutions Presbyterian Senior Care Network

Primary Health NetworkRegional Home Health and Hospice

Rolling FieldsSaint Vincent / Allegheny Health Network

Self Determination Housing ProjectSenior Helpers

Seniors Choice Home CareService Coordination Unlimited

Shryock Senior HousingSocial Security Administration

SouthernCare HospiceStairways Behavioral Health

Supports Coordination of NW PATitusville Area Senior Citizens Corp

Titusville Healthcare and Rehab. Center Titusville Social Connection

The ARC of Crawford CountyTransition Assistance Advisors

UCP/CLASSUPMC Health Plan

UPMC for LifeVeterans Services

VNA AllianceWalberg Family Pharmacies

WesburyWIC Program/CHSWomen’s Services

Did you pay PA Property Tax or Rent in 2017?

You may qualify for the 2017 PA Prop-erty Tax/Rent Rebate. Active Aging, Inc. has trained staff volunteers who can help you file if you meet the qual-ifications. For more information on the program details or to schedule an ap-pointment for this free service, please call Active Aging, Inc. at 814-336-1792.

number, call AARP @ 1-888-687-2277 before class. The fee for non-members is $20. Make checks payable to AARP. On the day of the class, please be prepared to arrive by 12:45 PM to sign in and make your course payment by check or exact cash. Classes are scheduled to start promptly at 1:00 PM. Remember, the 4 hour class requires that you present your cer-tificate from the previous class. Participants will need their driver’s license info with them whether or not they drive to any of the class-es. This course is designed to review defensive driving skills, teach you how to compensate for age related changes, provide for a reduc-tion in insurance premium of at least 5%, for age 55 and over as long as everyone listed on the policy has taken a driver safety course within three years and maintained a good driving record. It will also generally help you drive safely for a longer period.

AARP continued

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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