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More than 300 Allegheny County and City of Pitts-burgh residents ages 60 and older participated in the 2015 Spring Senior Games sponsored by the Citiparks’ Healthy Active Living Pro-gram. The games are held twice a year, with spring and fall games throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.

Allegheny County senior athletes go for the gold

Congratulations to Bob B a k e r - We s t E n d , J i m Boyle-Mt Washington, Milt Jones-Lawrenceville, Leon McCray-McKinley Park, Phyllis Haduch-Mt. Wash-ington and Christel Krausse-Morningside, who were the leading overall male and female winners from this year’s spring competition.

Bob, Jim, Milt and Leon led the way in the men’s divi-sion with 12 medals each. Phyllis and Christel led the women’s division with 11 medals.

Other top medal winners were Dee Stromberg-Mt. Washington and Oscar

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Betty Berizillo, Ruth Cane and Christel Krausse compete in the frisbee toss.

The frisbee toss competition.

Mary Szulborski of Lawrenceville Center competes in the softball toss.

Sandy Saverseisen, MD takes Lori Morgano’s blood pressure.

Leon McCray represents the McKinley Park Center in darts.

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Roni Bench and Janice Carter warm up before the walk-a-thon.

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Coffman-Sheraden all with 10 medals. Robert Yee-Penn Hills took home nine medals while Dick Barton-Lawrenceville, Bill Carey-Greenfield, Charlie Seay, Jr.-Homewood took home eight medals a piece. Monna Baker-West End, Joanne Haduch-Southside, and Giovanna Palm-ieri-Greenfield all won seven medals each. Betty Callio-Lawrenceville, Frank Grassel-West End, Dora Jackson-South-side, Jim Weaver-Sheraden, and Rose-marie Wilczynski-Lawrenceville were awarded six medals each. Five-time med-alists are Gretchen Bryant-Homewood, Elizabeth Chambers-Hazelwood, Chuck Gilbert-Hazelwood, Barbara Robinson-Hazelwood, Fran Sokol-Southside, Ted Szoch-Beechview, Mary Szulborski-Law-renceville, Jenny Thompson-Homewood and Mike Urbaniak-Lifespan. With four medals a piece were Roni Bench-Sher-aden, Jerry Cirell-Lawrenceville, Carol

Harper-Sheraden, Bob Mazzei-Stephen Foster, Nalda Millender-Northview Heights, Mary Ellen Purnell-Lawrencev-ille, Kay Schutz-Lawrenceville and Ar-lene Whitmer-Greenfield.

Fourteen events were conducted over a two-week period, including 8-ball pool, basketball shoot, archery, bowling at Princess Lanes and Wii bowling, darts, kooshball, shuffleboard, table tennis, frisbee toss, softball throw, walk-a-thon, the team pentathlon, which consists of teams of four participating in tailgate toss, darts, basketball shoot, hockey shoot-out and walk-a-thon. The highest overall scored team wins the Citiparks’ Pentathlon Trophy for their center and will compete to defend their title at the Fall Games, which will take place from September 5 through 21. The Citiparks Pentathlon Trophy will be awarded to the team of Phyllis Haduch, Jim Boyle, Dee Stromberg and Rosemarie Wilczynski.

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Rosemary Wilczynski shows Lee Chuande the proper technique for holding a softball.

Liz Cooke of Lawrenceville Center.Oscar Coffman of Sheridan takes aim during the basketball shoot-out.

This year, the Spring Games awards celebration was held at Riverview Park on June 21. All games participants were invited to attend a fun-filled day of mini-senior games events and social-ization. Doughnuts and coffee were provided for breakfast and lunch was cookout-style consisting of hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and marble cake. Mayor William Peduto was on hand to award gold, silver and bronze medals to the first, second and third place male and female athletes in the 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85+ age divisions. More than 450 med-als were awarded.

There were 15 triple medalists at this year’s games: Rosemary Arnold-West End, Betty Berrillo-Morningside, Janice Carter-Sheraden, Maureen Dobson, Bill Ernharth-Sheraden, Charles Kehren-Southside, John Kopay-Hazelwood, Alma Kuczynski-Morningside, John Kushner-Sheraden, Mae Norris-Hazelwood, Walt Peterson-Southside, Loretta Plocki-Lawrenceville, Regina Scott-Northview Heights, Patricia Toney-Southside and John Werthman-Southside.

Meanwhile, there were 28 double medalists: Alberta Bey-Homewood, Richard Bittner-Greenfield, Rudy Bocchicchio-Lawrenceville, Joseph Boortitch, Buzz Brunory-Mon Valley, Dorcas Byrnes-Lawrenceville, Rosa Lee Coleman-Vintage, Albert Cross-Southside, Helen Dennis-Hazelwood, Rose Eleazor-Elderberry Junction,

Thomas Herisko-Beechview, Gladys Hollaman-Northview Heights, Susan Kocyan-Sheraden, Margaret Lockhart-Southside, Doreen Lyden-Lawrencev-ille, Albert Makar-Mon Valley, John Mazzarini-South Hills, Ed McCardle-Southside, Mary Ann Merville-Sher-aden, Betty Rall-Lawrenceville, Mary Reith-Morningside, Richard Ritter-South Hills, Frank Rizzo-Mt. Wash-ington, William Scheiwer-South Hills, Kathy Sloan-Mon Valley, Yvonne Smith-Sheraden, Mary Stadelman-Lifespan and George Williams-Hazelwood.

Congratulations to all the single med-al winners: Arthur Bartrug-Carnegie, Rich Bisidia-Ross Township, Joanne Boring-Morningside, Robert Boring-Morningside, Russell Bowe-Homewood, Cecil Broadus-Vintage, James Bruce-Mon Valley, Dolores Burcheck-Mon Val-ley, Eileen Cane-Morningside, Edwin Carlisle-Southside, Liz Cooke-Law-renceville, Chuan De Li-Greenfield, Ken Doerschner, Alzada Elmore-Northview Heights, Rita Ernharth-Sheraden, Don-ald Filip-Southside, Carolyn Flowers-Homewood, Robert Follette-Bethel Park, Donald Gannon-Greenfield, Shirley Grab-Southside, Tom Greene-Home-wood, Janice Grossi-Elderberry Junc-tion, Nancy Guglielmo-Olympia, Bill Helterbran-Sheraden, Beatrice Hogan-Northview Heights, Carrie James-North-view Heights, Mimi Johnson-Southside, William Jones-Sheraden, Richard Keller- West End, Eileen Krachala-Lawrenceville,

Claudia Lawrence-Lawrenceville, Bangsheng Liu-Greenfield, Charles Lowe, Carolyn Malock-Southside, Paul Mancerella-Greenfield, Marion Mar-tin-Mon Valley, Alberta Mosco-Law-renceville, Joe Mastriano-Greenfield, Mabel McCaskill-Homewood, Janet McConaha-Southside, Joan McDonald-Hazelwood, Richard McDonald, Helen Miller-Elderberry Junction, Richard Miller, Ellen Mitchell-West End, Jack Murphy-Hazelwood, Harry Nordquist-South Hills, Anean Pesante-Mon Valley, Paul Pfeuffer-Beechview, Mary Sankey-Southside, James Schultz-Oakdale, Bernadette Smith-Cedarhurst, Dessie Solomon-Homewood, Michael Staub-Southside, James Stedeford-South Hills, Cenythia Strothers-Hazelwood, Donna Taylor-Homewood, Laura Thomas-Brighton Heights, Virginia Turba-Mt. Washington, Mary Jane Waymire, Mary Weisen-Mon Valley, Jacque-line Williams-Homewood, Thomas Williams-Bethel Park, Ruby Wilson-Homewood, Marlene Zemler-Law-renceville, Ken Zirkle-Mon Valley and Marlene Zirkle-Mon Valley.

Thanks to all of the talented senior athletes who participated in the Spring Games!

Citiparks Healthy Active Living will host its Fall Senior Games from Septem-ber 5 through 23. To join in the fun or to learn more about one of the 14 City of Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living Cen-ters near you, call (412) 422-6401. PSN

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By Jennifer Hogan For Pittsburgh Senior News

Sports are synonymous with Pittsburgh, also known as the “City of Champions.” Our three

major sports teams can boast of win-ning 14 championship titles, so it’s no wonder that our city has taken on this nickname over the years. We are fortu-nate to have the Heinz History Center Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum to house and preserve our sports heri-tage of hockey, football, baseball, golf, racing, boxing and more. If you get a chance to visit, don’t miss the following highlights.

A replica of Franco Harris making the “Immaculate Reception” will greet you at the door before you enter a mini locker room that will help you get your head in the game. You’ll then enter a wide theatre with Steeler Country fans pictured in the background and screens counting down to kickoff, along with a montage of video and sound featuring some of the greatest moments in local sports history.

The sports museum has more than 70 interactive activities in which you can test your skills alongside the greats. Not all of the displays are for the most familiar sports. You may not be expect-ing marbles, but western Pennsylvania has been making glass for more than 100 years, including marbles, and US national tournament winners from Pittsburgh date back to 1927. You prob-ably wouldn’t expect bocce ball either, but it was brought to Pittsburgh with Italian immigrants. You’ll see bocce balls from the 1930s and you can play on the built-in bocce court.

Other exhibits highlight local Olympic athletes, such as silver medalist Herb Drury, who participated in the first ever Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France in 1924.

Heinz History Center is a treasure trove of Pittsburgh sports history

Learn about the history of cycling and western Pennsylvania’s champion cyclers, such as Matt Eaton, Mat Harris, and Danny Chew.

Enjoy a variety of interactive activities inside the golf section of the Sports Museum.

Steelers football is a big part of the Heinz History Center.

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The Steel City has also produced some of the toughest fighters over the past 100 years. By 1920, we had three middle-weight world champions. Between 1939 and 1941, five western Pennsylvania boxers won champi-onships in five of eight traditional weight classes. Learn about boxing and wrestling greats like Billy Conn, Harry “The Human Windmill” Greb, Bruno Sammartino, Kurt Angle and Bruce Baumgartner.

The museum includes sections devoted to high school and college sports, the roots of some of the world’s greatest players such as Jim Kelly, Bill Cowher and Dan Marino. Four Heisman trophy winners and nearly 50 professional quarterbacks have come from our region. Featuring the WPIAL Hall of Fame, which got its start in 2007, more than 125 athletes, coaches, teams, of-ficials and administrators have been honored. Check out jerseys and other items highlighting local teams like Pitt, Penn State and Duquesne

Golf is big locally with more than 700 golf courses, including one of the old-est: Foxburg Country Club, built in 1887. The most famous is Oakmont Country Club, which has hosted eight US Open championships with the ninth coming in 2016. Latrobe is home to golf legend Arnold Palmer, who has won 62 PGA tours and seven major champion-ships. In the golf section, investigate the evolution of golf balls and putt your way through Oakmont’s famed “church pew” sand bunkers.

While the Penguins didn’t make it far in the playoffs this year, we can still celebrate their past and hope for future victories. Check out game-worn jer-sey’s and skates, plus sticks and pucks. This exhibit will take you through ice hockey’s beginnings at the Duquesne Gardens, the founding of the Penguins in 1967, Mario Lemieux’s 1984 draft and into the present with artifacts from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury.

Billy Conn championship belt.

Willie Stargell’s home jersey in 1982.

Mario Lemieux’s 1991 Stanley Cup jersey.

A Homestead Grays jersey.

It’s the 40th anniversary of the Steel-er ’s first championship win, Super Bowl IX. Explore the full history of Steelers nation from its founding by Art Rooney Sr. in 1932. The Steelers have won six Super Bowls and have produced countless Hall of Fame players. Check out hundreds of foot-ball trading cards, many of which are signed, a Steelerette uniform (yes, the Steelers once had cheerlead-ers), Max Starks’ size 19 shoes and Super Bowl rings.

Baseball season is now in full swing. The Pirates have won five World Series and nine National League pen-nants. The History Center includes artifacts spanning Pittsburgh’s lega-cy of more than 125 years. Experience the evolution of game uniforms and gear, and relive the days of Forbes Field with the museum’s two-story mural. Alongside Pirate history, Pittsburgh was once the center of Negro League baseball with two im-portant teams: the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords. Both won Negro World Series titles and have 15 players in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The museum has an entire section devoted to them, with uniforms, gear, photographs, video and a virtual tour of Greenlee Field, the first field built and owned by African-Americans.

As you can see, the Heinz History Center Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum has a lot to offer, so get out there and play, cheer on and enjoy Pittsburgh sports! The Heinz History Center is located at 1212 Smallman Street in the Strip District. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. To learn more, call (412) 454-6000 or visit www.heinzhis-torycenter.org. PSN

Jennifer Hogan earned a bachelor of art’s degree in art history from Chatham University and bachelor of science degree in art from Community College of Al-legheny County.

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Entertainment and Events2 The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon June 18 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyte-rian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Rd. and Audrey Dr. in Pleasant Hills. Dr. Charles Cline will discuss his experiences as a medical missionary in South America. Cost for the lunch is $7. For more informa-tion, or to RSVP, call (412) 655-2000 by Friday, June 12 to be included in the lunch order.

2 The Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Rd., Plum, will host summer super bingo at 1 p.m. July 25. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. There will be regular games, specials, Chinese auction, door prizes, raffles and a $500 jackpot. The cafe will be open to pur-chase lunch and snacks. Cost for bingo is $25 per person. Call (412) 795-2330 or visit www.PlumCommunityCenter.org for details.

2 An indoor rummage sale of qual-ity gently used merchandise will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 and 13 at St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Rd., Gibsonia. There will be furniture, collectibles, books, toys, baby items, kitchenware, home decor, wall art, jewelry and accessories, tools, sports, pet supplies, holiday decor and much more. Call (724) 444-1971 or visit www.saintrichardparish.org for details.

2 The fourth annual Rocking for Resi-dents fundraiser will take place from noon to 3 p.m. June 13 at Vincentian Homes in North Hills, Marian Manor in South Hills and Vincentian de Marillac in East End. This fundraiser is similar to a walk-a-thon but instead of walking, par-ticipants solicit pledges from sponsors for time spent rocking in rocking chairs. Festivities will include a sing-a-long, cake walk, games, prizes and refreshments. Celebrity “Rock Stars” will include Mr.

McFeely, Pirate Parrot, Steely McBeam, Elvis and others. To register to rock or volunteer, contact Vincentian at www.vcs.org or (412) 548-4056. Money raised will directly benefit the residents of these three senior care communities.

2 Travel to Medina and Cleveland, Ohio for a Christmas Bazaar in July. The group will meet at 7:45 a.m. July 28 from the VFW, 1820 Morningside Ave., Morningside, and will depart at 8 a.m. The first stop will be at Castle Noel in Medina. Enjoy lunch and stories from Kris Kringle himself then a tour of the largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction. The group will depart at 1:15 p.m. for the Christ-mas Story House in Cleveland. From there it is off to the Big Fun Toy Store, recently named one of the “Coolest Stores” in America. The group will head back to Pittsburgh at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $99 per person. Call Venie at (412) 361-0285 for details. PSN

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By Barb Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

AARP has looked around the city and surveyed how to entice us to get involved in the interesting new hap-penings in and around the ‘Burgh. Here are some sug-gestions of ways in which you get out into your com-munity this summer.

Summer is here! Come out and dance in the streets! How often do you get a chance to dance in the streets? Consider Open Streets PGH, which is coming to the city on three Sundays: May 31, June 28 and July 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. This is part of a movement called Ciclovia happening throughout cit-ies all over the world. This family friendly event brings people together to have fun! A city street will be closed down and can be used by a variety of people for a few hours for exercises, dancing, cycling, skating and walking. Grandparents, grandkids and their parents can join in. Learn to salsa dance or try a free yoga class.

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along the way and enjoy a relaxing breakfast or luncheon. Local retailers would love to have you ex-plore their establishments. To learn more, visit www.openstreetspgh.org. Invite your friends and neigh-bors to meet you there. Look for AARP’s informa-tional table and say hi to our volunteers.

Another great opportunity for us to stay healthy and have a nice day’s outing is visiting the local Farm-ers Market Outreach Pro-gram. Fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables will be available to purchase. Citiparks will also have lo-cal volunteers on hand with an informational table. You

may be able to join our local volunteers and talk to folks who are walking along and enjoying the open market. Perhaps you are looking for ways to converse with potential chapter members. You won’t find a better way than a one-on-one conversation in a relaxing atmosphere. Feel free to contact one of our market captains and let them know you would love to be out in the sunshine and join them. Neighborhood loca-tions include Squirrel Hill, East Liberty, Beechview and Northside.

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AARP NewsBauerstown AARP #2490 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bauerstown Fire Hall, 15 Wible Run Rd., entrance in rear. All area seniors are welcome to visit and consider becoming a member.

Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at Advent Episcopal Church, AKA Church of the Advent, 3010 Pio-neer Ave., Brookline.

Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 5 p.m. June 9 at Hampton Banquet Hall, 5416 Rt. 8, Gibsonia, for their annual Installation Dinner. Dancing with DJ Rick Angelone will follow dinner.

Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine

Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Every oth-er month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. June 25 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Town-ship. Fred Kelieher, Music Man, will entertain. Fred imitates some musi-cians from the 50s and 60s. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program. New members and guests welcome.

Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month from September through May. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.

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Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at noon June 15 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram, for the annual in-door, catered picnic. Members and guests welcome. Call (412) 276-2639 for reservations.

Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. June 17 at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Rd., Penn Hills, for the an-nual luncheon. Entertainment will be provided.

Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a dona-tion. Entertainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Contact Chris Lakomy with questions at (412) 881-1726 or crsy4329@verizon.net. PSN

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• Medical and healthcare appointments

• Outpatient testing and hospital stays

• Vision care, including examinations, treatment and corrective devices such as eyeglasses

• Dental care, including dentures

• Psychiatry

• Audiology, including hearing aids

• Homemaker and chore services as necessary

• Individual and family counseling

LIFE Pittsburgh is Living Independence for the ElderlyDo I have to change doctors?

Yes, eventually. During the initial enrollment period, you may choose to visit your physician. However, you may want to mention to your doctor that you are applying for LIFE Pittsburgh. During the enrollment process, our staff will contact your physician to request your medical records so that your care is continued without interruption.

What about my specialists?

LIFE Pittsburgh has a full network of specialists and other healthcare providers. Our physician and team work closely with these providers to ensure that you are cared for in the most effective way so that you may remain as healthy and independent as possible.

What do I do if I become sick or injured after hours?

LIFE Pittsburgh staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. LIFE Pittsburgh’s medical team will advise you what to do and will make necessary arrangements for you to receive the care you need. If you need to be taken to the hospital, the medical team will call the ambulance company to dispatch an ambulance to your home.

What if I need to go to a nursing home?

Our goal is to provide services to enable you to remain in the community. However, if it is no longer feasible to meet your needs in the community, we have nursing facilities in our network that will most effectively meet your needs. Your LIFE Pittsburgh team will continue to closely monitor you and the care you receive. This option will be reviewed and considered with you and your family if that need occurs.

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Summer arrives this month, which means farmers’ markets all over Allegheny County are now open for business. A great way to take advantage of

the markets’ bounty is through the annual Senior Farm-ers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA). Mark your calendars, as checks will be distributed at senior centers throughout the county on Tuesday, June 16. Eligible seniors can receive four $5 checks for a total one-time benefit of $20.

Participating in SFMNP can benefit your health, support your local farmers, and expand your taste for seasonal produce. To be eligible for the program, you must be age 60 or older by December 31, 2015, live in Allegh-eny County, not live in a residential facility, and meet income guidelines ($21,775 annually for a one-person household and $29,471 for a two-person household). Remember to bring personal identification with proof of age and residency to the distribution site.

If you are not physically able to get to a senior center, you can designate a proxy to pick up and redeem your checks. An individual can be a proxy for up to two eligible older adults. Proxy forms must be completed correctly, signed by the eligible older adult and the proxy, and presented on June 16 at a distribution site. Proxy forms are available at senior centers, on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website at www.agriculture.state.pa.us and on the Area Agency on Aging website at www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadults.aspx.

Vegetables have proven health benefits

By now, you are probably aware that eating vegetables regularly provides many health benefits. Those who eat vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of your body, such as potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), and vita-mins A and C.

Another great thing about vegetables is that they are naturally low in fat and calories, and none have cho-lesterol (although adding sauces and seasonings may add fat, calories or cholesterol). Eating vegetables that are lower in calories per cup instead of other higher-calorie foods may be useful in helping to lower your overall calorie intake, which can help keep your weight in check.

In Pennsylvania, the best produce is available during the peak season, which runs from late July through the end of August. Eating seasonally is also a way to ensure that you are getting a variety of vitamins and minerals in your diet. So take a trip to a local market with friends and after you arrive home with your purchases, try a new dish like the one on page 15.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: A great way to take advantage of fresh, local fruit and vegetables

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Lemon Spinach Sauté

Serves 4

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

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4 1 bunch (1 pound) fresh spinach

4 1/4 t. black pepper

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Wash the spinach and trim off stems. Place spinach, black pepper and lemon juice in a pan.

Cook over medium heat. Let the spinach sauté for about 3 minutes or until just tender. Enjoy!

To learn more about SFMNP, visit your local senior center, contact the Allegheny County AAA SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460, or call Natasha Sumetsky at (412) 350-4219 or email Natasha.sumetsky@Allegh-enyCounty.us. More information is available at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website: www.agriculture.state.pa.us. PSN

Beginning in May, shoppers using food stamps at local farmers’ mar-kets will be getting more bang for their buck. For every $5 a shopper spends using their food stamps at 14 participating markets, they’ll receive an additional $2 coupon to spend on fruits and vegetables.

The coupons are called Food Bucks and will be available at 13 Fresh Access farmers markets in Allegh-eny County and one in Washington County. Fresh Access is the pro-gram that enables shoppers to use food stamps, credit and debit cards at participating markets.

Just Harvest, a local nonprofit that works to eliminate hunger and poverty, launched Fresh Access at two Citiparks farmers markets in 2013, expanding to seven by the end of the market season. Before that, costly technological barriers

effectively prohibited farmers’ mar-ket vendors from accepting food stamp benefits, barring the 160,000 recipients in Allegheny County from shopping there.

“We worked to make farmers mar-kets accessible to shoppers us-ing food stamps, because we believe everyone deserves ac-cess to healthy, fresh food,” says Ken Regal, executive director at Just Harvest. “Now, we’re able to make sure that good food is more affordable.”

According to a report issued by Just Harvest in 2013, nearly one in two Pittsburgh residents live in a com-munity defined as a “food desert” and do not have adequate access to fresh, healthy food. In some com-munities, farmers markets are one of the only sources of produce.

Shoppers who want to use their food stamps, or credit or debit card at the markets should look for the Just Harvest or market manager’s tent. There, they can swipe their card and receive wooden tokens, which work like cash at the mar-ket and are redeemable with all participating vendors for eligible products. Food stamp shoppers

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will also receive a $2 Fresh Access Food Bucks cou-pon for every $5 they spend. Food Bucks can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables.

Funding for the Food Bucks program comes from the USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive program in partnership with the Food Trust in Philadelphia.

To see a list of the locations of the participating mar-kets, visit www.justharvest.org/get-help/fresh-access. To learn more about Just Harvest, call (412) 431-8960 or visit www.justharvest.org.

Other nutrition program resources in Allegheny County

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) administers two meal programs for adults ages 60 and older: congregate meals and home-delivered meals. There is no charge for the meals but a voluntary donation is requested.

Seniors can enjoy a meal at one of the 51 Senior Com-munity Centers across the county. Meals are designed to meet the nutrient requirements set by the Older Americans Act for adults ages 60 and older, including Vitamins A and C, calcium, sodium and fiber. A nutritious meal and the opportunity to meet friends, new and old, contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Basic modified meals are available.

For individuals living alone and not able to travel inde-pendently any longer, home-delivered meals may be an option. Eligible older adults can receive meals delivered to the home, along with a brief visit from a trained staff person. Meals provide needed nutrients and the delivery person completes a wellness check at each delivery.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP / Food Stamps) is used to buy food and help eligible low-income households in Pennsylvania obtain more nutritious diets by increasing their food purchasing

power at grocery stores and supermarkets. You can apply for SNAP benefits at the local county assistance.

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank provides assistance through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), or Senior Box Program. Once per month, registered seniors are eligible to receive a free box of healthy, nonperishable foods. Products are pro-vided by the USDA and include bottles of juice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats and stews, milk, cereal, peanut butter and more. Each box also comes with two pounds of fresh American cheese.

For additional information on any of these programs, call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460. To find a Farmer’s Market location near you, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadults.aspx. PSN

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

2015 ELIGIBILITY & PROXY FORM RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I have been advised of my rights and obligations under the SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. This certification form is being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance. Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law.

Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP. Participant Name: ________________________________ Date ________________

(Person the checks are for) Address: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________ Birthday _____________ (month/year) Income guidelines: $21,775 1 person in the household; $29,471 for 2 people in the household Please check the box of the most appropriate identifier for each. Ethnicity: Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Race: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Proxy Name: _____________________________________ Date _________________

(Person picking up the checks) Address: _______________________________________________________________ I hereby acknowledge with my signature that I am a Pennsylvania resident, I am 60 years or older and my household income is within the income guidelines for participation in SFMNP. Participants Signature ___________________________________(Person checks are for) Proxy Signature ____________________________________(Person picking up checks) Check numbers Received: ____________, ____________, ___________, __________ **The proxy must take this form to a distribution site in the county you reside. DO NOT MAIL

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Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Area Agency on AgingBirmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County ExecutiveWilliam McKain, Allegheny County Manager

Marc Cherna, DirectorMildred E. Morrison, Administrator

June Menu

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460;

Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

SOCIAL SERVICESInformation and AssistanceCare ManagementAdult Day ServicesAdult Foster CareHome Delivered MealsHome Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support ServicesProtective ServicesLong Term Living CounselingHealth Insurance CounselingFamily Caregiver SupportCompanions for HomeboundNursing Home Resident Advocacy

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers

Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342Citiparks (412) 422-6570Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

SENIOR CENTER SERVICESEducation ProgramsExercise and FitnessVolunteer OpportunitiesSocial and Recreational ProgramsCongregate MealsLegal ServicesAssistance in Applying for Benefit ProgramsHealth Insurance Counseling

Volume 6, Issue 7

Monday, June 1: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, orange.

Tuesday, June 2, Birthday menu: Chicken breast, broccoli and cauliflower florets, diced paprika potatoes, brownie.

Wednesday, June 3: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, tossed salad, banana.

Thursday, June 4: Sliced turkey breast, yams, spinach, peaches.

Friday, June 5: Baked cod, scalloped potatoes, peas, apple.

Monday, June 8: Barbecue shredded beef, au gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, pineapple tidbits.

Tuesday, June 9: Boneless pork loin, Harvard beets, green rice, orange.

Wednesday, June 10: Boneless chicken breasts,whipped potatoes, green beans, banana.

Thursday, June 11: Springs in pasta with meatballs, tossed salad, apple.

Friday, June 12: Tuna salad, potato salad, marinated cucumbers, fruit cocktail.

Monday, June 15: Swiss steak, baby peas, peach cuts.

Tuesday, June 16, Farmer’s Market Day: Turkey, potatoes, broccoli florets.

Wednesday, June 17: Coney Island hot dog with chili sauce, coleslaw with a twist, green and wax bean, banana.

Thursday, June 18: Chicken breast, spinach salad, yams, pears.

Friday, June 19: Cabbage roll with ground beef, whipped potatoes, carrot coins, watermelon.

Monday, June 22: Cod with lemon pepper, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes with zucchini, pineapple.

Tuesday, June 23: Italian meatballs with penne, broccoli florets, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, June 24: Chicken salad, sweet and sour slaw, apple.

Thursday, June 25: Open face meatloaf sandwich, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, nectarine.

Friday, June 26: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, orange.

Monday, June 29: Beef tips, whipped horseradish potatoes, carrot coins, peaches.

Tuesday, June 30: Tuna baby pea salad, marinated tomatoes, sliced beets, shells, fruit cocktail.

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The OASIS Tutoring Program office operating out of Macy’s downtown store is in need of office volunteers ages 50 and older. A volunteer recruitment meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to noon June 25 in the OASIS office located in Macy’s on the 6th Floor, 400 Fifth Ave., downtown.

Get volunteer information, enjoy refreshments, door prizes and more. Office volunteer activities include office support, computer work, putting together crafts for tutoring sessions and more. Volunteers can work one or more hours per week. OASIS operates in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Lit-eracy Council. If interested and for more information, contact John D. Spehar at (412) 232-2021. PSN

OASIS is in need of office volunteers

ICU StoryWeb provides a forum for coping and healing following the loss of a loved one in the intensive care unit (ICU) after a decision to limit life support. The unchanging reality is that many families face the difficult decision to limit life support for a loved one. ICU StoryWeb can help families navigate their grief and cope with this decision.

The stories of families who struggle after an ICU death are not rare occurrences. In fact, one in five deaths occur in an ICU. Nine out of 10 of these deaths involve a decision to limit life support. Patients are usually too sick to participate in these decisions, so clinicians ask families for help.

The University of Pittsburgh-based online platform’s crowd-funding campaign kicked off on May 22 to raise funds for ICU StoryWeb. Money raised during the campaign will go toward recording additional storytelling sessions, editing by a professional producer and, ultimately, underwriting the cost of incorporation as a nonprofit organization.

Participating in life support decisions places a significant burden on families, even when they are following a loved one’s stated wishes. In the aftermath of making these decisions, most fam-ily members will experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complicated grief.

That’s where ICU StoryWeb comes in. ICU StoryWeb offers a welcoming, online community where people who are grieving can listen to other people’s stories and share their own stories. It is the first tool designed specifically to support ICU families in the acute bereavement period. This storytelling forum is more than just another social network; decades of research prove that storytelling after a traumatic event, such as the loss of a loved one in the ICU, actually improves mental and emotional well being. ICU StoryWeb can harness the power of storytelling to help ICU families make meaning from their experiences.

To donate, visit https://pitt.scalefunder.com/icustoryweb. PSN

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Caring for the Caregiver

Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like fam-ily.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employ-ees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physi-cal therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medi-cal condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provid-ed in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be or-dered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipi-ent must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most long-term care insurance policies.

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregiv-ers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN

For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 279-7800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services

A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services Home Care Services

For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development

412-279-2257Kpoeschel@gallagherhhs.com

We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom

Our Home HealthDivision can provide you with Skilled Servicesordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include:

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Do you have questions?

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Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care

• Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services

• Companions • Medication Management

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Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or Non-Medical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

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By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News

In last month’s column, we began reviewing some of the hot topics being dis-

cussed as part of the newly revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Sodium, sugar and the fat in our diets are be-ing reevaluated, especially as they appear in the prepared foods we enjoy.

It’s interesting that these nutrients are also connected to how food tastes, as well as their links to health. Last month, the emphasis was on sodium, commonly known as various forms of salt but also present in additives. And yes, most of us have far more than the recommended 2400 milligrams but like other nu-trients, knowing more about your needs and learning to choose and prepare food is a part of the overall message.

What’s New? Part 2 of the revised Dietary Guidelines for AmericansSugar is the emphasis this month. The evidence shows again that added sugar is a health problem for many of us. Not only is sugar a source of calories, but those calories are without other nutrition benefits. So let’s take a look at sugar.

Granulated, raw, brown, powdered, cane, beet . . . it’s sugar! Add to the list corn syrup, maple syrup and honey, and you are still talking forms of sugar. When you read the Nutrition Facts on a label, sugar will include all of the ingredients that are forms of sugar, as well as its naturally occurring forms in food. For example, plain yo-gurt with nothing added will have grams of sugar listed because it is made from milk and lactose is a component of milk. A piece of whole fruit has the naturally occur-ring sugar fructose. This also means foods that contain fruit or dairy milk will have some sugar in the Nutrition Facts.

Checking the list of ingre-dients can help sort out the sugar sources. Again, fruit, dairy and any of the forms of sugar listed earlier will show up by weight on the ingredients. Those listed first are in the highest amounts. Bear in mind that a trick

now being used is to have several sources of sugars so that sugar doesn’t show first on the list—but it may actually add up to being first!

Why worry about sugar? The first is the empty calorie link but know that these calories are quickly digested and raise blood sugar fast. That’s why some foods are “quick energy” but also why a per-son with diabetes has to be cautious to avoid blood sugar spiking. Some sugar replace-ments have no calories while others like agave syrup or sugar alcohols have calories but are slower acting.

Cutting back on sugar may be important to your health to control diabetes. Eating too much sugar does not cause diabetes but the added weight could raise your risk, especial-ly if you have a family history

of diabetes, are overweight or don’t exercise. The same links are true for heart disease since weight and exercise patterns are risk factors.

To cut back on sugar, just use a bit less of the real thing. In-stead, try some vanilla sprin-kled on your strawberries or find a low- or no-calorie option that you like. And if sweetened soda is your bev-erage of choice, cut back on it. Have you tried water with some lemon or orange slices?

Remember, reading ingre-dient lists becomes more important when you are at-tempting to lower the sugar in your diet. Foods are lower-ing the added sugar but they may be doing it by adding sweeteners! Check it out!

For more information, email nutrition@shrs.pitt.edu. PSN

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Pittsburgh, PA 15219

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for one and two bedroom units

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• Income restrictions apply.

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certifications accepted. For more details call (412) 681-6350

Wood Towers Apartments

810 Wood St., Wilkinsburg

• One bedroom • Section 8 Certified Housing • 62 Years of Age or if disabled must be mobility or sensory impaired • On-site

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Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired

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Steelworkers TowerElderly Hi-Rise

2639 Perrysville Avenue • Now accepting applications

for efficiency and one­bedroom apartments

• Eligibility: 62 years old or in need of features of an accessible unit

• Section 8 certified• Equipped kitchen, W/W carpet,

A/C, FREE laundry facilities, lounge area, community room and balconies.

• Equal Housing Opportunity

Call (412) 321-2460 steelworkers@ehdoc.org

Forest Hills Senior Apartments

2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

RENT ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER

1 BEDROOM APARTMENTSEquipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting,

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Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Lovely updated units. 1BR $650-670+e.Includes central AC & heat.Elevator, laundry, social room.Parking garage available.

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Stem cells may be the next penicillin

By David Ebner For Pittsburgh Senior News

Chances are that you have heard about stem cells, but did

you know that stem cells are being used right now in the United States to treat debili-tating lung diseases? With advancements in the study of stem cells, the question is posed: are stem cells the next penicillin? Stem cells and

penicillin come from humble beginnings, they are both used to treat life-threatening conditions, and just like penicillin, stem cell biologists have won Nobel Prizes for their discoveries. Penicillin, originally discovered in 1928 by the Scottish biologist, Sir Alexander Fleming, did not see its full potential until WWII. It wasn’t until 1945, that Sir Fleming received the Nobel Prize.

Over time, stem cells have crept into the national dialogue as a buzzword, particularly the stem cells found in fetuses. However, the stem cells being used to treat diseases in the US and the same cells that war-ranted the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine, are adult stem cells. This type of stem cell

is found fully developed in all people.

At the turn of the 20th Cen-tury, biologists discovered that some cells in the body had not yet been assigned as a certain type of cell. The use of these cells to treat diseases traces back to 1968 when the first bone marrow transplant was performed. The result of placing healthy stem cells into a sick indi-vidual’s body is the creation of healthy blood cells that are not infected. In turn, these cells replace the dis-eased ones and start to heal the patient.

Today, a clinic called the Lung Institute is using adult stem cells from the patient’s own fat, blood or bone marrow to provide similar

healing results for people with lung diseases. The phy-sician gives the patient a growth factor that multiplies the stem cells into millions of healthy cells before extract-ing the stem cells from the patient, then they separate the cells and reintroduce them into the patient’s body. The result, healthy cells re-place the damaged ones found in the lungs.

Just as penicillin was recog-nized by the medical com-munity, so have stem cell de-velopments. If the number of people who have already been successfully treated with stem cells is any indica-tion of the future, then it will undoubtedly be heralded as one of the ground-breaking medical technologies of its time. PSN

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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back?

For more information, please call 412-623-1714.

If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.

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You must:• be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.

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Participants will receive study treatment at no cost and may be compensated up to $230 for their time.

PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSISUniversity of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.

However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances. This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis:

1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections

2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting

3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors

If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.

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Grabber reacher

The body of this reacher is similar to the standard style but has a jaw that opens and closes in a side-to-side (east/west) motion. Grabber style reachers are useful for picking up and moving household objects such as cans or boxes of food, dishes, laundry baskets and pillows.

Some styles allow the jaw to rotate and lock in many different angles for greater use and versatility. The two ends of the jaw may have rubber tips or suction cups to increase the ability to maintain a grip on the object.

Standard reacher

This style is used frequently for activities such as lower body dressing, pulling up bed covers, and picking up light items (one pound or less) that may have fallen to the floor. They weigh about a half-pound and require less than a pound of grip strength to squeeze the trigger handle. The jaw opens and closes in an up/down (north/south) motion.

Many standard reachers have a hook on the rod, opposite the jaw, which can easily pick up items like a sock or towel without even needing to squeeze the trigger. They also often have a small magnet on the tip, which is useful for picking up paperclips or other small metal items. Stan-dard reachers come in different sizes ranging from 24 to 32 inches. Longer reachers offer more reaching distance but will require more strength and greater coordination by the person using it. Standard reachers also come with various types of trigger handles including a shortened trigger handle that is less painful to use for people who have arthritic hands.

By Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy University of Pittsburgh For Pittsburgh Senior News

Editor’s note: This article is part of a series that shares informa-tion about adaptive equipment and assistive devices to help older adults age-in-place.

Whether grabbing your holiday dishware from the top shelf of your kitchen cabinet or picking up your dog’s

empty water bowl from the floor, it is easy to take for granted the ability to reach until it becomes a limitation in your daily life. Limitations in reaching high and low surfaces can be caused by a number of age-related changes or chronic health conditions. These reasons include but are not limited to stiff joints, muscle weakness, changes in height and posture, poor balance, pain and even being overweight. If you are having difficulty reaching items that you use in daily life or performing the activities you need to do to remain in your home, consider an assistive device called a reacher.

Reachers are long, slim-shaped devices that resemble a curtain rod. They are generally about two-and-a-half-feet in length, with a trigger handle on one end and a closable jaw on the other. An object is picked up and held within its closable jaw by squeezing the trigger handle. There are many shapes and models of reachers, and it can easily become over-whelming or frustrating to decide which model to choose. When choosing one, consider the person who will be using it, the place where they will use it, and the reason they need to use it. To the right is an overview of the various styles of reachers and reasons for use.

In addition to the right, reachers come in extra-lightweight styles, are sometimes foldable for portable use, and may have an attachment that allows them to be easily attached and carried with a wheelchair or walker.

Reachers are not usually considered to be a reimbursable item by insurance, so it is important to consider and obtain the best model to meet your needs. Prices range from $9 up to $35 depending on the model style and seller. Because some styles are so economical, users may buy multiple reachers to use for different activities or to keep in various rooms or on different floors of their home. Reachers are available through online purchase, national large-chain retailers and local pharmacies.

Dr. Toto is an assistant professor in the Department of Oc-cupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. She is board certified in gerontology and has more than 25 years of experience helping older adults maintain independence in their homes and communities. PSN

Assistive device can help with daily objects that are out of reach

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Depression among the aging is an unfortunate fact: One in 10 older adults living at

home has symptoms of depression, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the incidence is even higher among those living in a hospital or nursing home. Depression and other mental health issues are treatable, but older adults often face barriers, including physical disabilities and lack of reliable trans-portation, that keep them from visiting a therapist’s office.

Familylinks’ Mobile Mental Health Tre a t m e n t ( M M H T ) p ro g r a m , launched in January, addresses men-tal health issues within the older population by bringing therapists to the homes of clients who are unable to reach traditional outpatient clinics. MMHT offers treatment to help older Allegheny County residents tackle

Mobile Mental Health Treatment brings therapy to the homes of older adultsmental health problems and, in the process, stay healthier physically and remain independent.

The MMHT program is in the pro-cess of implementing PEARLS, an evidence-based approach to in-home treatment of depression, pioneered at the University of Washington. PEARLS has been shown in studies to improve the quality of life of older adults with depression and decrease their rate of hospitalization. When the program is fully implemented in May, Familylinks will be the first PEARLS provider in Pennsylvania.

Mental health issues like depression and anxiety among older adults are associated with increased general healthcare costs and exacerbated phys-ical health problems, according to the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition.

Adults ages 65 and older make up 18 percent of the population of the Pittsburgh region; our area has the second highest rate of older adults in the United States. With an aging US population — those age 65 and older are predicted to make up more than 20 percent of the overall population by 2030 — services geared toward older adults is a priority in healthcare.

To learn more about MMHT or to speak with someone from Family-links and/or PEARLS, contact Andy Mulkerin at (412) 942-0521 or by email at amulkerin@familylinks.org.

Familylinks is a western Pennsyl-vania-based provider of integrated family-centered services, focused on behavioral, social and developmental health issues. Services include hous-ing, recovery support, mental-health treatment and education. Learn more at www.familylinks.org. PSN

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BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA

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Gable Ridge

8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

62 and Older

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(412) 241-9474Alia Carter, Senior ManagerRent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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1 & 2 bedroom apartments availableLocated on a bus line, convenient to shopping,

cultural activities and health care facilities. Building with on-site laundry and roof garden.

Income-based rent, Section 8 with utilities included.Applications accepted daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

4400 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

*MUST BE 62 YEARS OR OLDER OR DISABLED* (412) 621-1132

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Alia Carter, Senior Manager Office (412) 793-8693 Fax (412) 798-3210

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Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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Rent is based on income.

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To enter, mail your answers to Pittsburgh Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Pittsburgh Senior News.

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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600­0577.Mikey Dee Accordionist and Commentary. (412) 751-1328.Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group. Email: jimmy.sapienza@verizon.net. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today.Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412)-608-8429. Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites. Bob (412) 487-3134.Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469­2299.Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or lesshe403@verizon.net.Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com.Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093. Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.Speakers Available:Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.Mr. John. Lecure: American Names~Their origin and meaning. Irish culture too. (412) 758-5446.Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573.Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.

Entertainers

The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc.10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235

(412) 241‑5415

Fax: (412) 241‑0312

Bernadette L. Rose, Supervisor

Beechtree Commons6460 Leechburg Rd. Verona, PA 15147

62 and Older

➻ Central Air ➻ Community/Game Room

➻ Controlled Access ➻ Elevator

➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Library

➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan➻ All Utilities Included

(412) 798-5589Alia Carter, Senior ManagerRent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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Call to schedule a visit! 412.431.0211

211 Sweetbriar Street Pittsburgh, 15211

Professionally managed by SeniorCare Network www.SrCareNetwork.org

SWEETBRIAR PLACE Located in Mt. Washington Offers one bedroom and efficiency

apartments Walking distance to public

transportation Small pets welcome Smoke-free community Laundry facilities 24-hour emergency maintenance Parking available

Income guidelines apply. Designed for persons 62 years of age and older or 18 years of age and older with mobility impairment.

MT. NAZARETH COMMONS Located in Ross Township Offers one and two bedroom

apartments All utilities included in rent Smoke-free community Small pets welcome Intercom building 24-hour emergency maintenance Individually controlled heating

and air conditioning

Call to schedule a visit!

412.415.0475

250 Nazareth Way Pittsburgh, 15229

Age and income guidelines apply. Designed for persons 62 years of age and older.

Supportive and Affordable Housing Now accepting applications for residency!