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Square dance is excellent form of exercise and fun for all ages

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

You may not have heard the terms “contra”, “quadrille” or “round dance” but, chances are, you know what square dancing is. This form of move-ment was first documented in 17th Century England and incorporates social and folk dances from many countries. It came to North America

with the European settlers and was popularized in the US during the 20th Cen-tury as Western films about American cowboys hit the silver screen.

While square dance doesn’t enjoy the notoriety of other forms of dance on televi-sion these days—think of the popularity of shows like “Dancing With the Stars”

and “So You Think You Can Dance,” for example—it does remain a quietly be-loved outlet for exercise, entertainment and socializa-tion. Here in southwestern Pennsylvania, hundreds of members in 15 clubs are actively do-si-do’ing on a regular basis.

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Even if you’ve never square danced before, it’s never too late to pick up this hobby. It’s an excellent form of exercise and fun at any age. Read our cover story to learn more about local clubs that offer square dance opportunities.

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Here are a few tips to help you take charge of your health. What is the issue? Why is it a problem? How can I take charge of my COPD?

Smoking Some people think it’s too late to quit smoking

because they already have lung disease. That’s not true! If you quit smoking, you can slow down the rate of lung damage.

• Call the PA Quit Line at (800) 784-8669.

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Richard and Darla Willliams of Peanut Squares club spin around the dance floor.

Peanut Squares caller Brad Deiberty and wife Lenore join in the fun.

Ruth and Ed Bailey of Upper St. Clair got involved in square dance 24 years ago when they were seeking a new hobby. “At the time, Ed [now 73] was a salesman and he wanted to do something other than work all the time,” recalls Ruth, 70, who serves as president of the Peanut Squares club in Scott Township. “We met someone who said we should try it and we really liked it. We go to all the clubs in the Pittsburgh area and we’ve been to many of the state and national conventions.”

At one convention in Arizona, the Bailey’s met dancers from all over the world. “No matter where [in the world] square dance is called, it’s always called in English,” Ruth explains. “At the convention, we met people from Japan who didn’t speak English, but they never made a mistake because they knew the calls.” In most Ameri-can forms of square dance, the danc-ers are prompted or cued through a sequence of steps by a “caller.” It is termed “square” dance because it is traditionally a dance for four couples (eight dancers) arranged in a square, with one couple on each side, facing the middle of the square.

Anyone of any age can participate in this form of dance. “The clubs are open to all ages,” Ruth points out. “Currently, our youngest member in the Peanut Squares is a 17-year-old boy. We usually host a family night during the summer where we teach beginning steps. We have ages two to 92 at that event. The kids especially look forward to it.”

The hobby doesn’t require any special equipment or gear, and it costs very little to participate. Most clubs charge $4 to $5 per person, per lesson each week. The first night is always free to

Continued from page 1new participants. “When I first started dancing, we would wear square dance clothes year round but now we’re not required to have ‘square wear’,” Ruth explains. “Women usually just wear something like a prairie skirt and men wear Western shirts. There are square dance shoes but they are also not required.”

Perhaps the best thing about the hobby is the physical and mental benefits it offers, Ruth says. “It’s great exercise for not only your body but your mind. You need to listen to each call, do it and move onto the next one, which is great for concentration. If you make a mistake, that’s fine; we just laugh about it. We’re not that se-rious about it. Chances are, we made the same mistakes when we were first learning.”

Beyond exercise, square dance brings people together for fun and fellowship, even if participants are just taking lessons. “The fun starts right on the first night,” Ruth says. “You meet new people and make new friends. It’s a wonderful way to escape the worry and pressures of today’s busy world. Club members take a turn bringing food and refreshments each week, so we have great snacks to enjoy and everyone is well fed.”

Ruth has no intention of giving up her hobby anytime soon, despite having a knee replacement in Janu-ary. “I was back to dancing less than three months after surgery. I can dance just as fine and I can keep up with anybody. Nothing is going to stop me.” PSN

To learn more about square dance clubs

in the area, contact Barb MacDonald,

president of the Western Pennsylvania

Square and Round Dance Federation at

(724) 776-2029.Y-Nots caller Jim Yoest keeps things lively.

Eileen and Ron Morris of Allison Park belong to Y-Nots club.

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Peggy and Jack Cooper of Peanut Squares club dance a waltz round square dance.

Lisa Hambel and Terry Osif of Peanut Squares club enjoy themselves.

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Peanut Squares club couples promenade.

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will host its annual membership confer-ence, “Emerging Community Models for Long-Term Living,” from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26 at Robert Morris University’s Sewall Center. The conference will discuss and explore how long-term living models are transforming “aging in place” to “aging in the community.”

The term “aging in place” includes a variety of services and supports over an extended period of time that can be provided in many settings, from hospital and nursing facilities to individual homes and community supports. The conference will address the current status of the state’s aging priorities, as well as the Affordable Care Act’s impact on long-term liv-ing. It will also explore how emerging

Annual conference examines “emerging community models for long-term living

community models, such as the Green House, revolutionize the way in which nursing home services are organized and delivered in small-scale settings. Attendees will learn about contempo-rary culture change models, such as The Eden Alternative, that are meant to banish loneliness, helplessness and boredom from the lives of nursing home residents.

Also presented will be a wide mix of Continuing Care at Home program services that provide support for older residents while they stay in the comfort and safety of their own homes. The event will examine new ideas and innovations in community design and culture, clinical practice, and regional long term living models, among other topics. PSN

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Ready or not, winter is on the way. And since it’s certainly better to be ready than not,

now is the perfect time to prepare for the cold and snow. The Al-legheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging has compiled some simple, useful tips for getting through the upcoming winter months.

Bundle up when you go out.. Stay inside as much as possible but if you have to go out, cover all exposed areas. Wear warm footwear and dress in layers. Wear a hat and gloves and cover your mouth to avoid getting cold air in your lungs.

Eat well and get enough fluids. Nutritious, healthy meal choices for colder weather are vegetable-laden stews and soups made with reduced sodium broths. Soups will not only warm you up on a cold day, they also provide the body with beneficial nutrients. It is also important to make sure you are drinking at least six to eight glasses of liquid a day, espe-cially in dry, cold weather. Drinking plenty of water can help you avoid dehydration and prevent dry skin problems. Limit your alcohol intake because alcohol speeds up the loss of body heat.

Gather the right tools and sup-plies. Have snow removal sup-plies available in case you have to dig out. Keep a bag of rock salt, a snow shovel and ice scraper in your house.

Get ready for winter with these tips from DHS/AAA

Inspect your heating system. It’s a good idea to have a routine maintenance and inspection check done on your heating system to make sure it is in good working order. At least once a season, replace the air filter in your heat-ing unit. Make sure all heating vents are open and unblocked by furniture or other items so that air is evenly distributed through your home.

Get proper rest. Fatigue can make you more vulnerable to sub-normal heat and cold.

Keep emergency contact num-bers nearby. Have the phone numbers of your local police, fire and emergency medical service next to your phone. It is also a great idea to have the phone numbers of people in the neighbor-hood who can help with shoveling snow or picking up groceries and prescription drugs.

Consider home safety. Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be sure they are in working order.

Take care with your cane. Re-place rubber tips on canes, walk-ers, and crutches. Home health-care stores sell “ice picks” that fit on the ends of canes and walkers to provide extra traction.

Prepare an emergency kit. Have a three-day emergency supply of easily opened canned food, bottled water and other supplies to keep you comfortable and safe. You should also keep on hand a battery powered radio, clock and lighting (flashlight, lantern), manu-al can opener, blankets or sleeping bags, emergency supplies of your prescription drugs, heavy clothes, socks and warm shoes, a first-aid kit and personal hygiene items.

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Use technology. Technology can be a valuable aid during a winter emergency. If you have a computer

with Internet access, use it to keep track of weather and emergency service notices on websites of your local community government, televi-sion stations and Allegheny County

UTILITIES ASSISTANCE

LIHEAP LIHEAP II CRISIS PROGRAM

DOLLAR ENERGY FUND

UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAMS

PHONE 412-562-0330 or 1-866-857-7095

412-562-0330 or 1-866-857-7095

412-431-2800 or 1-800-683-7036

West Penn Power: 1-800-207-1250 Duquesne Light: 1-888-393-7600 Columbia: 1-800-537-7431 Peoples Natural Gas: 1-800-400-9276 Equitable: 1-877-577-8735 Peoples TWP: 1-866-276-4055

COMPANY

Columbia Gas Equitable Gas Peoples Natural Gas Peoples TWP West Penn Power Duquesne Light Fuel Oil Companies


Columbia Gas First Energy Equitable Gas Valley Energy Peoples Natural Gas Citizens Electric Peoples TWP Wellsboro Electric West Penn Power Met-Ed Duquesne Light Penelec PA American Water Penn Power

ELIGIBILITY

Consumers must have responsibility for their main heat source directly or indirectly as part of rental. (For Crisis, responsibility for main or secondary heat source)

A completed application and meet income guidelines 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guideline Documentation of responsibility to pay heating costs. Proof of household members Social Security numbers. Copy of recent utility bill/ for Crisis: proof of emergency. Former participants will be mailed an application and

can return it by mail State Wide Customer Service Center: 1-877-395-8930

Gross income less than 200% FPIG Must apply to LIHEAP or Crisis, if possible. Applicant must have made payments and show

sincere effort of significant payment for gas, electric or water.

Seniors, 62 and older may have a 0 balance but no existing credit.

Fill out an application. Furnish Social Security numbers and birthdates

of all living in apartment or house.

APPLICATION DATES

LIHEAP Opens: November 4, 2013 Closing Date: April 4, 2014 Apply local CAO or at www.compass.state.pa.us

Crisis Opens: January 2, 2014 Closing Date: April 4, 2014 Apply at local CAO or at www.compass.state.pa.us

Services Shut-off or Threat of Termination October 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013 and after February 1, 2014 Services Already Terminated: December 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 Funding may change without notice: call the company for details

CARES representative help customers experiencing a temporary hardship by assisting with referrals for: Energy grants CAP Customer Assistance

Programs (CAP) = Reduced budget amounts for qualifying individuals.

Consumers must accept weatherization to receive CAP

Housing Food Programs Employment assistance

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Main LIHEAP Office = Alle Kiski: 724-339-6800 Messages: 412-770-3677 There is $1,000 maximum grant amount, and $100 minimum grant. Subsidized housing tenants whose rent is based on a percentage of their income and who do not pay for their heating source are not eligible.

$500 is maximum grant, $25 is the minimum grant, for utility service disruption due to lack of payment or unsafe condition. May help in the repair of heating systems or gas lines. May also be used for heating oil.

Consumers must have paid a minimum amount on the account in the last 90 days. Applicants must apply for LIHEAP & CRISIS first and meet the income guidelines. Check www.dollarenergy.org for nearest partner agency to assist. Maximum Grant $500 Applicants can only receive one grant, per utility, per program year (10/2013 to 9/2014)

Get ready for winter with these tips from DHS/AAA(www.alleghenycounty.us). The American Red Cross website (www.redcross.org) is also one of the best sources for personal emergency preparedness advice.

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DOLLAR ENERGY FUND

UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAMS

PHONE 412-562-0330 or 1-866-857-7095

412-562-0330 or 1-866-857-7095

412-431-2800 or 1-800-683-7036

West Penn Power: 1-800-207-1250 Duquesne Light: 1-888-393-7600 Columbia: 1-800-537-7431 Peoples Natural Gas: 1-800-400-9276 Equitable: 1-877-577-8735 Peoples TWP: 1-866-276-4055

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Columbia Gas First Energy Equitable Gas Valley Energy Peoples Natural Gas Citizens Electric Peoples TWP Wellsboro Electric West Penn Power Met-Ed Duquesne Light Penelec PA American Water Penn Power

ELIGIBILITY

Consumers must have responsibility for their main heat source directly or indirectly as part of rental. (For Crisis, responsibility for main or secondary heat source)

A completed application and meet income guidelines 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guideline Documentation of responsibility to pay heating costs. Proof of household members Social Security numbers. Copy of recent utility bill/ for Crisis: proof of emergency. Former participants will be mailed an application and

can return it by mail State Wide Customer Service Center: 1-877-395-8930

Gross income less than 200% FPIG Must apply to LIHEAP or Crisis, if possible. Applicant must have made payments and show

sincere effort of significant payment for gas, electric or water.

Seniors, 62 and older may have a 0 balance but no existing credit.

Fill out an application. Furnish Social Security numbers and birthdates

of all living in apartment or house.

APPLICATION DATES

LIHEAP Opens: November 4, 2013 Closing Date: April 4, 2014 Apply local CAO or at www.compass.state.pa.us

Crisis Opens: January 2, 2014 Closing Date: April 4, 2014 Apply at local CAO or at www.compass.state.pa.us

Services Shut-off or Threat of Termination October 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013 and after February 1, 2014 Services Already Terminated: December 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 Funding may change without notice: call the company for details

CARES representative help customers experiencing a temporary hardship by assisting with referrals for: Energy grants CAP Customer Assistance

Programs (CAP) = Reduced budget amounts for qualifying individuals.

Consumers must accept weatherization to receive CAP

Housing Food Programs Employment assistance

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Main LIHEAP Office = Alle Kiski: 724-339-6800 Messages: 412-770-3677 There is $1,000 maximum grant amount, and $100 minimum grant. Subsidized housing tenants whose rent is based on a percentage of their income and who do not pay for their heating source are not eligible.

$500 is maximum grant, $25 is the minimum grant, for utility service disruption due to lack of payment or unsafe condition. May help in the repair of heating systems or gas lines. May also be used for heating oil.

Consumers must have paid a minimum amount on the account in the last 90 days. Applicants must apply for LIHEAP & CRISIS first and meet the income guidelines. Check www.dollarenergy.org for nearest partner agency to assist. Maximum Grant $500 Applicants can only receive one grant, per utility, per program year (10/2013 to 9/2014)


PA American Water H2O Help to Others Program

TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE

WEATHERIZATION

COMPANY & PHONE

PA American Water Company H2O Help to Others Program 1-888-282-6816

SafeLink Wireless 1-800-723-3546 Assurance Wireless 1-800-395-2108 Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides monthly discounts on ONE telephone service (wireline or wireless) for eligible low income consumers. Check with your phone company about this benefit.

CITY & COUNTY: 412-227-3700 Federally funded program administered by PA Community Economic Development designed to assist low-income households to lower fuel bills by lowering fuel consumption. Provides weather-stripping, insulation assistance and furnace checks.

ELIGIBILITY

Meet income guidelines: 200% FPIG Make sincere effort to pay the bill Complete the application For residential households Must reside in the home

Meet income guidelines: 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guideline.

Or participate in assistance programs Some companies will provide special

rates to those eligible

Meet income guidelines Complete application Live in an area covered by the program Information at “weatherization tab” on www.actionhousing.org

APPLICATION DATES

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

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May qualify for discount on monthly service fee.

Referral to Conservation Consultants CC talks with customer and gives

water saving tips The customer is sent a kit with water

saving devices like water saving shower head and faucet head

SafeLink Wireless - Provides cell phones and 250 free minutes. Information at www.safelink.com Assurance Wireless Provides cell phones and 250 free minutes. Information: www.assurancewireless.com Lifeline Benefit - Reduces the cost of monthly telephone service for Verizon customers: contact your representative.

LIURP (Low Income Usage Reduction Program) All utilities regulated by the PUC are mandated to assist low-income households lower their fuel bills by lowering fuel consumption through Weatherization programs: Contact the Universal Services Program for that utility for information and assistance; telephone numbers are on the reverse side of this page.

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Stay in touch. Reach out to family and friends on a regular basis so that you can let them know how you are and can ask for their help, if needed. If you live alone, arrange for a daily check-in call with a friend, neighbor or relative.

When in need, get help with your heating bill. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other programs provide crisis as-sistance for cold weather emergencies such as termination notices, service restoration, emergency repairs to

heating systems and delivery of heating fuel. See the article in the following pages that outline avail-able programs and how to apply for them. PSN

For more information, call Senior-Line at (412) 350-5460.

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Volume 5, Issue 3

November Menu 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 Executive

William McKain, Allegheny County Manager

Marc Cherna, DirectorMildred E. Morrison, Administrator

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

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

Toll Free – 1 (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

SOCIAL SERVICESInformation and ReferralCare 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) 521-8010Lemington Community Services (412) 362-7301

LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300Lutheran 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

Friday, November 1: Beef stew, brown rice, mandarin oranges.

Monday, November 4: Pork, yams, green beans, oatmeal-raisin cookies.

Tuesday, November 5, Election Day: Chicken leg and thigh, broccoli florets, rice pilaf, apple.

Wednesday, November 6: Meatloaf, horseradish whipped potatoes, carrot coins, pistachio pudding.

Thursday, November 7: Tuna and noodle casserole, baby peas, sweet and sour coleslaw, peaches.

Friday, November 8: Chili, tossed salad, macaroni, banana.

Monday, November 11, Veterans Day: Roast beef, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, wide noodles, mandarin oranges and pineapple cuts, sugar cookie.

Tuesday, November 12: Baked cod, roasted potatoes, baby carrots, banana.

Wednesday, November 13: Rigatoni with mini meatballs, tossed salad, apple.

Thursday, November 14: Chicken dinner salad, coleslaw, fruit cocktail.

Friday, November 15: Cabbage roll, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, ginger bread with powdered sugar glaze.

Monday, November 18: Pork loin, lemon seasoned potatoes, mixed vegetables, orange.

Tuesday, November 19: Baked cod, Italian green beans, macaroni and cheese, pineapple tidbits.

Wednesday, November 20, Holiday menu: Turkey breast, yams, broccoli and cauliflower florets, stuffing, pumpkin pie.

Thursday, November 21, Deli plate: Tuna salad, potato salad, black bean and corn salad, chocolate chip cookies.

Friday, November 22: Meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, leaf spinach, banana.

Monday, November 25: Barbecued beef sandwich, parsley potatoes, green and wax beans, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday, November 26: Chicken leg and thigh, garlic whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, applesauce.

Wednesday, November 27: Whole wheat penne with meat sauce, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits, sugar cookie.

Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day: Closed.

Friday, November 29: Roast beef with Swiss cheese, sweet and sour coleslaw, macaroni salad, apple.

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AARP is on a mission is to help end hunger; won’t you join us?

By Barbara Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

AARP is bringing the na-tionwide Drive to End Hun-ger program to the attention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its com-munities. Recently, there was an AARP-sponsored roundtable discussion in Philadelphia at which vari-ous nonprofits met with hunger advocates to study the problem of hunger. They discussed various ways to bring food to the tables of

famished adults ages 50 and older. Many of our seniors are too proud to tell anyone that they do not have suffi-cient food. They don’t want to be a burden to family or friends so they suffer in silence. That’s why AARP and AARP Foundation have teamed up for this Drive to End Hunger.

Statistics provided by AARP Foundation reveal that in Pennsylvania, 8.51 per-cent of older adults live below the poverty level and 5.61 percent are threat-ened by hunger. What can we do about it? Here are some ideas:

2 Consider volunteer-ing with the Meals on Wheels program.

2 Go to the Greater Pitts-burgh Community Food Bank and give several hours to assist in boxing or sepa-rating food.

2 Check your pantry for canned or boxed goods that you can donate.

2 Volunteer at a local food pantry or soup kitchen.

2 Create a food drive with-in your local organization or chapter.

2 Spread the word about SNAP (Supplemental Nutri-tion Assistance Program).

Allegheny County team members recently spent the day at the food bank in Duquesne, where they worked the assembly line

preparing boxes of nutri-tious food to be distributed to seniors at various local se-nior centers. The food bank can always use groups or individuals to staff the floor. Many chapters are sharing that they, too, are collecting food to donate, and are on the track to combat hunger in our communities.

Together, we can combat hunger. PSN

Take the first step to help end hunger by calling 1 (855) 383-4669 or visit [email protected]. To inquire about volunteering, contact Megan Bailey at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at (412) 460-3663, ext. 211.

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AARP NewsBirmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. November 20 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors are welcome.

Dormont AARP #3016 will meet at noon November 14 at Dormont Presbyterian Church, corner of Espy and Potomac Av-enue, Dormont. Donations for monthly food bank accepted each month. Guests and new members welcome.

Gateway North AARP #3586 will meet at 7:30 p.m. November 19 at the West View Firehall, 398 Perry Highway, West View, for a health fair and flea market. Guests are welcome and refreshments will be served.

Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 7 p.m. November 12 at Elfinwild Pres-byterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. The meeting will be followed by entertainment and refreshments.

Seniors for Safe DrivingIf you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior driv-ing education program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance dis-count. If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person.

• November 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at HealthSouth-Harmarville, 320 Guys Run Rd.

• November 14 and 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, 236 5th Ave.

For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. Online courses are now available. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. Space is limited so register early. PSN

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 11:30 a.m. November 21 at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township, for a covered dish luncheon. Bring table setting for the luncheon along with a covered dish (no desserts). The West Allegheny Special Choral Group will entertain. New members and guests are welcome.

Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. November 18 at the Ingram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., Ingram. Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Members and guests welcome. Call (412) 331-2669.

Squirrel Hill AARP #3354 will meet at 1 p.m. November 20 at the New Light Synagogue, 1700 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill. Entertainment and re-freshments will be provided. PSN

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You may not have heard the name “Telly” but it’s worth knowing, as this device utilizes the best of technol-ogy to help nursing home residents get the best care

they can from their medical teams. Telly is a telemedicine cart that is operated remotely by a physician or nurse prac-titioner, with the assistance of a nurse located at your loved one’s bedside. The Kane Centers are working with the clini-cal staff at the nursing facility, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Technology Development Center, the Center for Connected Medicine, the Division of Geriatric Medicine, and the Department of Biomedical Informatics to bring patients this new device. .

“We recognize that a patient’s physician or nurse practitioner is sometimes not available at the nursing home to evaluate and treat the resident when there is a change in their usual state of health,” comments Kane executive director Dennis Biondo. “The goal is to provide continuous access to high quality healthcare and healthcare professionals.”

Telly allows a clinician to remotely perform a history and physical examination of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, heart, abdomen, skin, extremities and nervous system. Telly can also allow family members with a telephone or computer to be involved in making better informed decisions about treatment options and any potential changes to the care plan, which may include a decision to transfer the resident to a hospital.

Telly does not replace the usual direct face-to-face care that a resident receives, and it isn’t used for the residents’ routine medical examinations. Telly is used to help a physician or nurse practitioner assess a change in a resident’s usual state of health—such as breathing, heart function, urination, pain, skin finding or level of confusion. All residents who require hospital-level care either before or following a telemedicine session will be sent to the hospital if medically indicated and consistent with the resident’s and their family’s wishes.

The telemedicine consultations will be conducted by CRNPs who function within a collaborative practice agreement with the attending physician, and they will conduct telemedicine consults for residents with acute changes in condition and/or palliative care needs when after-hours Telly coverage is available. PSN

To learn more, call Steven Handler, MD at (412) 648-9215.

“Telly” enables clinicians to remotely perform medical examinations for nursing home residents

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Kane Regional Centers Care and Services

No matter what type of care your loved one may need, Kane is dedi-cated to providing your family with peace of mind by offering our complete personal and professional attention on every level:

• 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

• Short-Term Rehabilitation

• Adult Education

• Alzheimer’s/Memory Care

• Community Outings

• Hospice Care

• Pastoral Care

Contact Kane Regional Centers

Phone: (412) 422-KANE (5263)

Website: www.kanecare.com

• Recreation Therapy

• Respite Care

• Social Services

Kane to Participate in the RAVEN Project

Kane Glen Hazel, Kane McKeesport and Kane Ross have begun to participate in the RAVEN Initiative to help cut down on 30-day readmissions to hospitals.

The initiative is being led by UPMC Community Provider Services, which was awarded a $19 million grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). RA-VEN is an abbreviation for “Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations Using Evidence-based Interventions for Nursing Facilities in Western Pennsylvania. It focuses on long-term nursing facilities that are enrolled in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

RAVEN hopes to cut down on potentially avoidable hos-pitalizations from nursing homes over the next four years. The project will include on-site nurse practitioners in nursing facilities who will work with existing staff to provide pre-ventative services, improve the management and assessment of residents’ medical conditions, and provide advance–care planning, as well as support and treatment for those who choose palliative care at the end of life.

“Here at Kane we are committed to improving care tran-sitions and reducing avoidable hospitalizations,” says

executive director Dennis Biondo. “We are excited to have the opportunity to participate in this significant initiative.”

The project has been implemented in 16 participating nurs-ing homes in the region, and is led by a partnership among UPMC, Robert Morris, Excela Health, Heritage Valley Health System and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. RAVEN is one of several initiatives that the Kane centers have recently undertaken that are aimed at avoiding unnecessary hospital readmissions. Kane McKeesport participated in a three-year study along with CMS and Quality Insights that targeted reducing readmissions and smoothing care transitions. All four Kane facilities are undergoing INTERACT II training, which is designed to help with identifying factors that may require intervention.

According to a study by CMS, about 45 percent of hospitaliza-tions among Medicaid and Medicare nursing home residents are avoidable, and that last year it cost the nation between $7 billion and $8 billion. PSN

For more information, contact Bryan Nicodemus at (412) 422-

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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

[email protected]

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:

• Skilled Nursing • Mental Health Nursing • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Social Work • Home Health Aides

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

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Home Health Aides • PDA and VA Services • Long Term Care Insurances • Worker’s Compensation

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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Diabetes can be controlled but it must be taken seriously

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

Okay, so the terminology has been updated. Many people still report that they have “sugar” instead of diabetes. Regardless of what we call this chronic disease, we some-times rely on old ideas when we live with it. November has a national focus on diabetes and it’s a great time to learn more of the facts.

Eating too much sugar is not a cause of diabetes. There

are strong genetic connec-tions; however, even with uncooperative genes, dia-betes is controllable.

Weight is a factor and an overabundance of calories within a day (on the plate or in the glass or cup) and a sedentary lifestyle raise your risk.

Check your blood levels. A basic first test is a blood test but this should be a fasting sample, not after a meal. This is something to remember when your doctor schedules you for a glucose screening. Even done correctly, the diagnosis should be confirmed, since we all digest or metabolize differently, and the timing of meals, medications and even the last foods consumed can make a difference. In other

words, a quick blood test at a wellness fair is a screen but you need to confirm it with your medical team.

Diet can help control diabe-tes and it isn’t a special diet. It is the same as the basic rec-ommendations for generally healthy people (the Dietary Guidelines for Americans) and those recommended by the American Heart As-sociation and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Reasonable portions based on the calories you need and following the My Plate recommendations is a good start. Yes, you can even have some sugar in your diet.

Meeting guidelines for fi-ber, keeping animal fat to a minimum, and exercising or at least staying active for about 30 minutes a day are

guidelines for everyone, especially for persons with diabetes. Salt or sodium may also be something to control, not cut out of your diet entirely.

Having regularly scheduled meals may become even more important, especially if medication or insulin is prescribed to keep blood sugars under control.

Diabetes is still the leading cause of blindness. Uncon-trolled high levels of glucose in the blood interfere with healing and have the potential to cause problems with circu-lation and even loss of limbs. It sounds scary, but diabetes is controllable and should be taken seriously. PSN

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HARRISON HI RISE Senior Apartments

2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Rent Assistance

Harrison Hi Rise is a Secure Apartment building conveniently located near shopping and public transportation.

Amenities Include:

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Call (724) 224-4571 for more information.

By Henry Peter Gribbin For Pittsburgh Senior News

For many Pittsburgh seniors, there is one thing that bonds them together forever: World War II. During this great conflict, Pittsburghers not only manned the

factories that supplied the arms necessary to defeat the Axis Powers, this city also sent its youth overseas to do battle.

Much has been written about these heroes but one aspect of the war not mentioned very often is that while Allied Forces were dropping bombs on Tokyo and Berlin, the Second and Fourth Army Air Corps were raining footballs on military camps and college campuses across the country.

In the movie “From Here to Eternity” the main theme was a soldier’s refusal to box. At one time, boxing was the main sport of the military but in 1943 and 1944, football was king. In the 1943 Associated Press Football Poll, four military teams were in the top 20. In 1944, nine military teams made the list.

Names like El Toro Marines, March Field, the Second and Fourth Air Force, Randolph Field and Bainbridge replaced teams normally seen in college football polls. Many Pittsburgh seniors are familiar with these names since many were guests at these facilities, courtesy of Uncle Sam. Military teams were like college all star teams. Football players joined together from

Military football teams kept the sport alive in the ‘40s

the entire country to make powerhouse squads. While college football players were asked to report to their universities with their food ration books, military athletes didn’t have to worry about where their next meal was coming from.

It also wasn’t unheard of for a college player to be called up in the middle of the season only to play for one of the military

Photo taken from www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/navyband/history.html.

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teams against his old college. In 1943, one of the most dominant teams in the country was Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Great Lakes, Illinois. Clark Shaughnessey’s Pitt Panthers found this out early in the season as the Panthers lost to the Bluejackets, 40-0. In defense of Shaughnessey, his roster was filled with fresh-men, as most of the upper classmen were involved in the war.

But in ‘43, “The Game of the Year” was a more exciting affair. It matched the Bluejackets against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a game held at Ross Field Stadium at Great Lakes. Notre Dame was undefeated and would go on to win the National Cham-pionship, but that particular day the Irish had their hands full.

Twenty two thousand sailors and a complement of WAVES cheerleaders watched as the Bluejackets scored in the last 33 seconds to win the fame 19-14. Great Lakes would finish sixth in that year’s AP poll.

Some of the other military teams of note are Fort Pierce, Del Monte Preflight, Norman P-F and St. Mary’s P-F. We should not forget that both West Point and Annapolis both fielded excellent teams during the course of the war. Navy would finish no worse than fourth in the AP poll from 1943 through 1945. Who could ever forget the great Army backfield of Blanchard and Davis?

While World War II has been over for more than 50 years, we should try to remember everything about it, including the military football teams and the impact they once had on college football. PSN

Fleet of new vans makes getting to VA hospitals easier for disabled Allegheny County veterans State Rep. Bill Kortz reminds local disabled veterans that transportation is available to the local Veterans Administra-tion Medical Center in Pittsburgh. This year, the General Assembly appropriated funds to purchase an additional 14 vans to be provided to the eight Veterans Administration fa-cilities throughout Pennsylvania. The new vans were recently dedicated during a ceremony in Harrisburg.

“As a member of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, I am always looking for ways to help those who served our country,” Rep. Kortz said. “These vans are crucial to helping our disabled veterans receive the medical care they have earned. There are hundreds of veter-ans in my district, and thousands in Allegheny County who will benefit from the new vans.”

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, working in conjunc-tion with the Commonwealth, Department of Pennsylvania Hospital Transportation Network, Veteran Integrated Service Network 4 and the Disabled American Veterans coordinate 361 DAV drivers who transport Pennsylvania veterans to medical appointments and back home.

“The volunteer drivers for the DAV deserve our thanks, as well,” Rep. Kortz added. “Without drivers, the vans would be worthless.” PSN

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Available UnitsEva P. Mitchell Residence

1621 Lincoln Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206Now accepting Housing Applications. Age 62 and older or Mobility Impaired.

Section 8 assistance available to those who qualify. Rent reduced to 30% of tenant income. 20% Income Limits: 1 Person $9,100; 2 Person $10,400 50% Income Limits: 1 Person $22,750; 2 Person $26,000 60% Income Limits: 1 Person $27,300; 2 Person $31,200

• Newly renovated spacious efficiencies and 1 bedroom apartments • Carpet and central air conditioning • Controlled building entry • Emergency call systems in units • On-site service coordinator

• Community room/planned activities • On-site laundry facilities

For information on placing an application, call

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

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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 6000577.Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group. Email: [email protected]. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today.Laughter Yoga, laugh your socks off without jokes. Call (412) 271-7660, email [email protected] or visit www.compassionatelaughter.net.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 [email protected] 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. Singerentertainer. (724) 7453064.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.Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 3506374.Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack 1 (800) 756-9161.

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IW Abel Place

Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.Eligibility: 62 years or older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income

• Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning,

laundry facilities, and community room.

Call [email protected]

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Rent is 30% of Income

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Remember when gum was a penny?Gum used to be a penny. Gas was 39¢ a gallon and you were a young tyke. Things change. But at the Roosevelt Arms, service and quality are still #1.

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• 1 BR starting at $703 • All utilities included • Section 8 subsidy accepted • Accessible units available • Across from Heinz Hall

Uptown Ebenezer Tower Apartments

420 Dinwiddie Street, Pgh, PA. 15219 62 Years or Older or Mobility Impaired

• 1 Bedroom Apartments • W/W Carpet • Balcony

• Card Entry Access Intercom TV System • Central Air and Heat

• Utilities Included • Equipped Kitchen

• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Public Transportation at Corner

Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200 (412) 391-9465

East Liberty - Pennley Commons

Senior ApartmentAccepting ApplicationsOne bedroom, full appliances,W/W, A/C, off street parking

Income limits applyCall (412) 362-2040 or stop by the

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Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Tiffany Apartments925 California Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15202Lovely updated units. 1BR $590-620+e includes central AC & heat. Elevator, laundry, social room. Parking garage available.

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Lynn Williams Apartments

3710 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• Affordable housing for seniors

62 years of age and older.

• HUD subsidized rent

based on income

• Income limitations apply.

Come see all that we have to offer!

Call (412) 734-4229

West LakeAPARTMENTS

1015 Crucible St. West End, PA 15220

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER

1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 683-5850

62 years of age and older Each unit features • wall-to-wall carpet

• individually controlled heat and AC • large storage areas • pantry

• linen closet • an intercom system • emergency pull cord devices in every

bedroom and bathroom • secured doors with spring locks

& peep holes • Handicapped accessible

John Paul Plaza

Brinton Towers Apartments• One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments

• Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door

• Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost‑free Refrigerator

• Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room

• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning

• Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System

• Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking

• Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income

• 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon

• Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped

Hours: Mon‑Fri. 8 a.m.‑5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.‑1 p.m.

Don’t wait, call today! (412) 824-9000

3000 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Lloyd McBride Court614 Lincoln Ave.

Millvale, PA 15209

• Affordable housing for seniors

62 years of age and older.

• HUD subsidized rent

based on income

• Income limitations apply.

Come see all that we have to offer!

Call (412) 821-4474

Milliones Manor

Apartments 2827 Bedford Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for one and two bedroom units

• All household members

must be 62 years of age or older.

• Income restrictions apply.

• Section 8 vouchers and

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

management • Central air and heat • Laundry facility • Balcony • Intercom

system • Community room

(412) 244-8180 and

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Homewood House Apartments

7130 Frankstown Avenue

Now accepting applications

• 62 Years or Physically Disabled 18 and over

• Access to Public Transportation • Balcony

• 1 Bedroom Apartment • WW Carpeting

• Rent based on Section 8 • Equipped Kitchen

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• Intercom System • On-Site Management

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• Individual Controlled Heat & Air Conditioner

• Off Street Parking

Call (412) 244-8161 Voice/Relay 711 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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ORMSBY MANORAPARTMENTS

(Mt. Oliver)

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Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired

HUD subsidized onebedroom apartments

Call 412-563-6566 or visit www.baptisthomes.org

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For personalized assistance, visit a UPMC Connect Service and Sales Center in a mall near you: Century III Mall, Monroeville Mall, The Mall at Robinson, Ross Park Mall, and South Hills Village Mall.

The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits may change on January 1 of each year. UPMC for Life has a contract with Medicare to provide HMO and PPO plans. Enrollment in UPMC for Life depends on contract renewal. UPMC for Life is a product of and operated by UPMC Health Plan, Inc., UPMC Health Network, Inc., and UPMC Health Benefits, Inc.

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