ECHFunded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Published by The Area Shopper

April 2017complimentary copy

Crawford County’s Designated Area Agency on AgingPURPOSE

The purpose of Active Aging Inc. is to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive, coordinated, and supportive human services system for older persons aged 60 years and older in Crawford County.

Please call 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 or email aainc@activeaging.org for more information.

ACTIVE AGING, INC.

Read the ECHO online at www.activeagingecho.com

The annual Allegheny College Senior Recognition Day will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 9:00a.m. until 1:30p.m. on the campus of Allegheny Col-lege in Meadville, PA. Senior Day will begin with registration and a lite continental breakfast. A warm welcome by Allegheny College Provost Ron Cole will take place in the morning fol-lowed by some morning enter-

Senior Recognition Day at Allegheny CollegeLife Long Learning Event

tainment. At 10:40 it’s off to morning ses-sions. Participants will have a choice of many special work-shops and lectures. Allegheny faculty and students will lead a wide range of choices from cur-rent events, cooking, biology, the arts, self-defense techniques and local Crawford County his-tory. Lunch will be provided at the beautiful Schultz Banquet

Hall. Seniors will enjoy spe-cial entertainment following lunch. Festivities will wrap up at 1:30p.m. This special day is open to the public for people aged 60 years and over, who want to attend these fun learning opportuni-ties. Limited transportation is available from Crawford Coun-ty Senior Centers. If you have never been to this

exciting educational event please contact Active Aging, Inc at 814-336-1792, or your local senior center or email tboylan@activeaging.org for more infor-mation. The activities are with-out charge, but preregistration is required. Seniors who have attended in the past will receive a packet in the mail in early April.

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

Seniors in Crawford County may be eligible for a variety of in-home services that are provided through Active Aging, Inc. Most of the services below can be received on a no or low cost share basis or through the Medicaid funded PDA Waiver Program. The services listed below may be obtained through a referral made to our office. Intake and Referral is a free service provided to anyone who calls into the Active Aging, Inc. with questions. Specially trained employ-ees can answer questions regarding in-home services, community services, insurance and benefits. They may also take referrals for anyone interested in in-home services. Care Management/Service Coordination- Specially trained care managers and service coordinators are available to assess each con-sumer to determine their level of care and needs in the community. Care Managers/Service Coordinators (CM/SC) develop care plans with the individuals to ensure that their needs are being met. Once services are in place, the Care Manager or Service Coordinator will work to ensure that the consumer is getting all appropriate services to manage their needs. CM/SC are available to consumers during the week via phone and home visits as needed. CM/SC can answer questions regarding services and other community services consum-ers may be eligible for.Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) provide safety and security for those who may live alone or are alone long periods throughout the day. Emergency buttons can be worn around the neck or on the wrist and can be through a land line and even through a cellular network. If consumers have fallen, are Continued Page 11

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ACTIVE AGING, INC. SENIOR CENTERS

1034 Park Ave, Meadville, Pa 16335

(814) 336-1792

Meadville Senior Center1034 Park Avenue, Meadville 16335

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

Ashlee Ketcham meadsc@activeaging.org

Services and Programs we offer are:

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

Senior Center Services

In-Home Services

Special Services

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

*These are examples of services available, and is not an all inclusive listing. Contact us

for more information.

- Alzheimer’s Support Group- “Echo” Newsletter- Information & Referral - Apprise Insurance Counseling - PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) - Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program- Older Adult Protective Services- Ombudsman- Voter Registration- Nursing Home TransitionPrograms funded in part by the Pa. Department of Aging and supported by the Active Aging Foundation.

For information on Long Term Care Services and Choices: www.longtermcare.state.pa.us

(814) 336-1792 - 1-800-321-770 - Fax (814) 336-1705E-mail aainc@activeaging.org

REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not

abuse.Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County. Call Active Aging, Inc.

814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.

The ECHO is published by The Area Shopper. Questions concerning

Advertising please contact Lon Wilson (814) 425-7272 or

lon@zoominternet.net

Lakeland Valley Regional Senior Center

237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424

(814) 683-4959Rhonda Wood and Aaron Drake lakevalleyinfo@activeaging.org

Cambridge Springs Senior Center

156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

(814) 398-8616Jessica Feltenberger and Tami Boylan

cambsc@activeaging.org

Titusville SeniorCenter

714 East Main Street-Titusville, PA 16354

(814) 827-9134Tim Snyder

goseniors@zoominternet.net

Canadohta Senior CenterBloomfield Twp Building Lincolnville

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

PA 16438(814) 336-1792

Patty Flaherty

Guys Mills Senior CenterUnited Evangelical Church

(1st & 3rd Monday of month)11534 Highway 198-Guys Mills, PA

16327(814) 398-8616

Tami Boylan

MEADVILLE LIONS CLUB WILL BE ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS FOR GLASSESThe Meadville Lions Club will be accepting applications from Meadville area individuals of any age that are in need of glasses but are unable to pay for them. Individuals need to complete an application (available at the front desk of Active Aging) and come to be inter-viewed on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Lew Davies Com-munity Building, 1034 Park Avenue, Mead-ville. People who live in outlying areas from Meadville can be referred to a Lions Club in their area. Questions – call 382-1905. You do not need an appointment.

Happy Easter, everyone. I hope you all have wonderful plans for spending time with family and friends to celebrate this holiday. I have found that as my boys, as well as my sisters children, grow up it is becoming harder and harder to nail down a time everyone can get together. It isn’t an easy feat, but as you all know, when it matters enough, you find a way. Easter is the one holiday we normally go out to eat instead of cooking at home. I’m not sure why other than it has been our tradition for a long time, and I honestly enjoy any tradition that saves me the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after. In my remarks last month I talked about the Governor’s proposed budget and the consolidation of the Department of Aging, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and the Department of Drug and Alcohol. Since that time, I have had the opportunity to learn more about the Governor’s plan and how this “new” Department of Health and Human Services would be structured. Currently, the PA Department of Aging has a cabinet level Secretary of Aging who reports directly to the Governor on behalf of the Aging population of the Commonwealth. This new structure would have one Cabinet level Secretary in charge of all of these myriad of services and an office of Aging and Adult Community Living would be run by a Deputy Secretary who sits 3 levels down from that Secretary. The Governor has said that there will be no reduction in the level of services provided to seniors. However, close evaluation of the numbers in the budget projections from 2019 on show a reduction in the allocation of funding to the agencies like Active Aging, Inc. who provide services in each county of Pennsylvania. To the tune of about $90 million. I really don’t understand how you can have a reduction in funding without a reduction in services. Especially when you factor in that our senior population is growing rapidly, as are their need for services like those provided by Active Aging, Inc. Our current level of services is higher now than at any other time in our history. Clearly this is of great concern to us, to consider that this need will only continue to grow, while our funding is going to be reduced. Now I feel I should also clarify one other point. The funding that supports our programs is not tax based. Not one tax dollar will be saved by consolidating the Department of Aging with the others. Our board, and our seniors have expressed their concern with these plans and have asked me to continue to inform them on this issue. I am committed to doing that. Each of our senior centers have requested an audience with various local legislators as well to express their concerns personally. If you are interested in any information, or being involved with these discussions, please reach out to your local center or our office. Krista Geer

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VOTERREGISTRATION

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

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

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MEADVILLE/CRAWFORD COUNTY SENIOR CENTERACTIVE AGING, INC.

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

Center Manager: Ashlee Ketcham and Patty Flaherty4/3 9:00AM Peep show voting begins 9:00AM Coconut Macaroon sale 11:00AM Meadville Medical Center: Randy & Sherry on Wound Recovery and Hyperbaric Department 4/4 10:00AM Zentangles: Adult coloring 4/5 10:00AM Dying Easter eggs4/6 11:00AM Core Presentation on organ donation 11:00AMCardPartySpringFling,OutdoorBasketRaffle4/7 10:30AM Pinterest: DIY Easter tree $3:00 1:00PM 10 Keys: Components of Health with Ashlee&Ashlee4/10 Allegheny College Session Forms Due 10:30AM Pinterest: DIY Face cloth bunny 4/11 Easter Party 10:00AM Room C: Aging and Disability Program 10:30AM Easter Egg Hunt 11:00AM PENDING: Mennonite Easter Chorus 4/12 10:00AM Coffee Clatch with Maria 10:30AM Executive Council 4/13 10:00AM Michelle & Shaun with United Health Care on Medicare and Medicaid 11:30AM Ball of Fun 11:45AM Chinese Auction Drawing4/14 10:30AMPinterestDIYButtonflowermagnets 1:00PM 10 Keys: Components of Health with Ashlee&Ashlee 3:00PM Peep show voting ends 4/17 10:30AM Live Auction: Donated Items to be auctioned 5:00PM Announce Peep Show Winners4/18 10:30AM Earth Day: Trivia and seed bombs4/19 All Day: Allegheny College Day: Attend Session of your choice and lunch 4/20 11:00AM Jay Breneman on Foot Health Care 4/21 10:30AM 3D Paper Flower craft 1:00PM 10 Keys: Components of Health with Ashlee&Ashlee 4/24 10:30AM The Price is Right Game4/25 11:00AM Trooper Owens on Heroin and Opioid Epidemic4/26 10:30AM Planting an Herb Garden @ ActiveAging 4/27 11:00AM Volunteer Banquet: Celebrating our volunteers (invitation only) 4/28 1:00PM 10 Keys with Ashlee&Ashlee

DAILY ACTIVITIES:Monday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM-2:00PM Exercise Machines 9:00AM Blood Pressure Screenings 9:00AM-10:00AM Healthy Steps In Motion 210:00AM SMILE Exercise 10:00AM Gratitude Group 11:00AM-12:00PM Tai Chi 1:00PM-2:00PM Silver Sneakers 1:00PM Ballroom Dancing 1:00PM BINGO Tuesday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines 10:00AM-11:00AM Chi Kung 11:00AM-12:00PM Yoga Wednesday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines 9:00AM-10:00AM Healthy Steps In Motion 211:00AM-12:00PM Tai Chi 1:00PM-2:00PM Silver Sneakers 1:00PM Quilting Thursday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines 10:00AM-11:00AM Chi Kung 11:00AM-12:00PM Yoga 1:00PM KnittingFriday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines 9:30AM Painting Group10:00AM SMILE Exercise 1:00PM BINGO 10:00AM PALS Book Club 4th Thursday of month10:00AM Line Dancing 1st Friday of month then Thursday’s 2:30PM Grief Group 1st Thursday each mo.

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs

Center Manager: Tami Boylan 814-398-86164/3-4/7 Rummage Sale4/4 11:00AM Crawford County READ 5:00PM Cooking Demonstration4/6 11:00AM Brazil Bound 2016 with Dennis Weaver 4/11 10:00AM Foot Health Easter Luncheon Bake Sale 4/13 11:00AM Trooper Owens Presents Heroin & Opiod Epidemic4/18 9:30AM Center Council Meeting 11:00AM Get Batty with Terry Lobdell4/19 Senior Recognition Day at Allegheny College4/20 11:00AM Tai Chi Demonstration with Karen Schreiber4/24 10:00AM Euchre Card Party4/25 Volunteer Luncheon4/26 10:00AM Eyeglass Cleaning4/27 10:00AM Homemade Pretzel Day

Exercise Equipment Available Monday - FridayMeal Reservations needed two days in advance

Monday lunch served at 11:30, Tues- Fri. served at noonWeekly Events:

Monday9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion9:00AM Sewing Group10:00AM Walking Group 10:15AM Gentle Chair Yoga10:00AM Coffee Talk TimeTuesday9:00AM Silver Sneakers10:00AM Games- Skip Bo & Dominoes10:00AM Walking Group12:30PM Knitting GroupWednesday9:30AM Euchre Card Party10:00AM Walking Group2:00PM Fit & Active YogaThursday9:00-3:00PM Woodcarvers9:00AM Silver Sneakers9:00AM Sewing Group10:00AM Games10:00AM Walking Group10:00AM Woodcarvers Group

A $2 donation is greatly appreciated for Silver Sneakers. Yoga classes are $5 per class or $30 a month. Ballroom Classes are $25 per person per month. Please remember to reserve your lunch at least 2 days in advance. A $2 donation towards your meal is appreciated.

Friday9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion10:00AM Coffee Talk Time10:00AM Walking Group10:00AM Euchre Card Party

TITUSVILLE SENIOR CENTER714 E. Main St., Titusville

Center Manager: Tim Snyder 814-827-9134www.goseniors.org

4/3 12:45 PM Pinochle Party4/4 Chess for Beginners4/5 11:00 AM Healthy Speaker Series4/6 Lucky Luncheon Silent Auction4/7 12:45 PM April Showers Bingo4/10 ShoppingTriptoKraynak’s&Daffin’s4/11 12:45 PM Egg Coloring4/12 Easter Party! 12:45 PM Easter Bunny Bingo4/13 Jelly Bean Day4/14 Center Closed Good Friday4/17 9:00 AM TASCC Board of Directors 12:45 PM Pinochle Party4/18 12:30 PM Karaoke Sing-a-Long4/19 9:00 AM Breakfast & 10:00 AM ~ Senior Council 12:45 PM Pajama Party Bingo4/20 Lucky Luncheon Silent Auction4/21 10:00 AM FREE Massages with Anderson Physical Therapy Birthday Luncheon 12:45 PM Bingo sponsored by AseraCare4/24 12:45 PM Afternoon Movie “Gone with the Wind”4/25 Charter Bus Trip to the Strip, Pittsburgh’s Historic Market District4/26 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon4/27 12:30 PM Ice Cream Social4/28 9:30 AM Rise & Shine Bingo

The Titusville Senior Center is again hosting the AARP Tax Aide Program. FREE help with Federal, State, and Local taxes is available by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays. There is no age limit and no income limit. For more information, or to schedule your appointment, call the Titusville Senior

Center at (814) 827-9134.Please reserve lunch and/or bus 2 days in advance when

going to CenterTuesdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion

Thursdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion1:00 PM A Taste of Yoga

Active Aging Inc. April 2017 Page 5GUYS MILLS

UNITED EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHCenter Manager: Tami Boylan - 814-398-8616

Open the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.4/3 9:15AM Coffee Klatch, 9:45AM Bingo, 11AM Speaker on Healthy Feet, Lunch4/17 9:15AM Coffee Klatch, 9:45AM Bingo, 11AM Trooper Owens- Heroin and Opioid Epidemic, Lunch

REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not abuse.

Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County. Call Active Aging, Inc. 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.

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

Every Friday – Please check Meadville Tribune on a weekly basis for presentation changes or additions.4/7 10:00AM Michelle & Shaun with United Health Care on Medicare and Medicaid 1:00PM Executive Council4/14 Wii Bowling, Farkle Game4/21 10:30AM Meadville Medical Center: Randy & Sherry on Wound Recovery and Hyperbaric Department 4/28 Wii Bowling, Mad Gab and Family Charades

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

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

LAKELAND VALLEY REGIONALCOMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

237 South Pymatuning Street, Linesville 814-683-4959Center Manager: Rhonda Wood

4/3 1:00PM Center Closes Early – Meeting in Meadville4/5 11:15AM Randy Clark speaks on Aging and Alcohol 12:30-2:30PM “Matter of Balance” 12:30PM Back Room BINGO 1:00PM Advisory Board in Meadville4/6 9:30AM NEW! “10 Keys to Healthy Aging” 3:00PM Gentle Yoga 4/7 11:00AM Trooper Owens speaks on the Heroin & Opioid Epidemic4/10 12:30PM Back Room BINGO 4/11 10:00AM Easter Dinner Celebration SUB ORDERS DUE!4/12 11:00AM Crawford County READ Program 12:30-2:30PM “Matter of Balance”4/13 9:30AM NEW! 10 Keys to Healthy Aging 12:00PM BIRTHDAY LUNCH! 12:30-2:30PM NEW! Square Dancing 4/17 1:00PM Center Closes Early4/18 10:00AM Keystone Blind here for eyeglass cleaning & adjustments 11:00AM Volunteer Recognition Dinner4/19 Allegheny Day – CENTER CLOSED4/20 9:30AM NEW! 10 Keys to Healthy Aging 3:00PM Gentle Yoga 3:00PM Grief Group4/21 EARTH Day Celebration4/24 10:00AM Euchre Tournament in Cambridge Springs 12:30PM BINGO4/25 SUB BUILD DAY! Volunteers Needed!!4/26 12:30-2:30PM “Matter of Balance” 12:30PM Back Room BINGO4/27 9:30AM NEW! 10 Keys to Healthy Aging 12:30-2:30PM NEW! Square Dancing – Modern Western Country Style w/Don Yoslen4/28 10:45AM Grief Group (Meets the last Friday of each month)

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

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

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

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

on the previous Thursday. Thank you!Weekly Events:

MondaySilver Sneakers 9:00 - 9:50amChair Fit Class 10:00 – 10:45amWii Games 12:30pm

TuesdayTai-Chi 9:30am - 10:45amHealthy Steps in Motion 10:45am -11:45am500 Card Party 12:30pm - 2:30pmWii Games 12:30pm

WednesdayCrafting, Crocheting & Quilting for Fun 9:00am - 12:00pmSilver Sneakers 9:00am – 9:50amChair Fit Class 10:00am – 10:45am

ThursdayBingo 9:30am -11:30am Games/Cards 12:30pm

FridaySilver Sneakers 9:00am - 9:50amHealthy Steps in Motion 10:00 -11:00amEuchre 12:30pm - 2:30pmWii Games 12:30pm

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MON TUE WED THU FRIApril 2017 LUNCH SCHEDULE

4 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 14

17 18 19 20 21

24 25 26 27 28

3Chicken Cordon Bleu

Baked Plain Sweet PotatoGreen Peas

Whole Wheat BreadFresh Banana

Oriental Shoyu ChickenVegetables in Stir FryWhole Kernel Corn

Steamed RiceFresh Orange

Sliced Hamwith Honey Mustard Sauce

AuGratin PotatoesGlazed Carrots

White Dinner Roll & Cake

Hot DogChuckwagon Corn

Cole SlawHot Dog Bun

Bread Pudding w/Raisins

Vegetable Quiche (Spin., Carrot.)

Green PeasGreen Garden SaladWhole

Wheat BreadJoy’s Applesauce Cookie

Sliced Roasted TurkeyPoultry Gravy

Candied Sweet PotatoesGreen Beans w/ Red Peppers

White Dinner Roll Peaches

Honey Mustard ChickenMixed VegetablesFiesta Potatoes

Whole Wheat BreadFresh Fruit

Chicken Chef SaladSalad Greens for Chef Salad

Pasta Vegetable Salad (1 cup)Whole Wheat Crackers

Fresh Cantaloupe

Roast PorkApple Berry SauceMashed Potatoes

Broccoli CutsWhole Wheat RollTapioca Pudding

BBQ ChickenBaked Beans

Marinated Vegetable SaladWhole Wheat Bread

Apple Cobbler

Lemon Herb ChickenCapri Blend Vegetables

Baked PotatoWhole Wheat Bread

Pears

Chicken Caesar SaladSalad Greens for Entrée

Broccoli Raisin SaladSaltine CrackersFresh Banana

HamburgerAmerican Cheese

Baked BeansCole Slaw

Whole Wheat Hamburger BunPeanut Butter Fluff

Chicken ParmesanNormandy Blend VegetablesGreen Garden Salad (1 cup)

Penne PastaMixed Fruit

Salisbury SteakSummer Squash w/Tomatoes

Mashed PotatoesWhite Dinner RollMandarin Oranges

* MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Breaded FishAmerican Cheese

Tartar SauceMixed Vegetables

Tator TotsWhole Wheat Hamburger Bun

Fresh Fruit

BIRTHDAYSPECIAL

Penne & MeatballsGreen Peas

Green Garden Salad Garlic Bread

Spiced Apple Slices

Egg PattyBreakfast SausageO’Brien Potatoes

Orange Juice 4 oz.Apple Cinnamon Muffin

Fresh Fruit

Beef TipsBrown GravyBroccoli Cuts

Rosemary PotatoesWhole Wheat Bread

Brownie

MeatloafMashed Potatoes

Green BeansWhole Wheat Roll

Birthday Cake

EASTERSPECIAL

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REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not abuse.

Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County. Call Active Aging, Inc. 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.

Nicole Currier, RN and Jay Bren-eman, LSW, from LIFE-NW-PA, will provide a fun and in-formative presentation about the importance of good foot health. They will discuss com-mon foot problems and some of the available treatment options, including measures senior can all take to maintain healthy feet and prevent potential problems. Be sure to join us at one of the centers for this informative pro-gram.

Guys Mills Center: 11534 Highway 198-Guys Mills, PA

16327 Contact: Tami Boylan at

(814) 398-8616Monday, April 3, 2017

at 11:00 am

Titusville: 714 East Main Street-Titusville, PA 16354-2013

Contact: Tim Snyder at (814) 827-9134

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:00 am

Cambridge Springs Center: 156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge

Springs, PA 16403 Contact: Tami Boylan at

(814) 398-8616

Healthy Feet Program at Active Aging Senior Community

Centers

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:00 am

Lakeland Valley Regional Center: 237 S. Pymatuning

St.-Linesville, PA 16424 Contact: Rhonda Wood at

(814) 683-4959Wednesday, April 12, 2017

at 11:00 amCanadohta Center: 22978

Shreve Ridge Road-Lincolnville Union City, PA 16438

Contact: Patty Flaherty at (814) 336-1792

Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 am

Meadville Center: 1034 Park Avenue-Meadville, PA 16335 Contact: Ashlee Ketcham at

(814) 336-1792Thursday, April 20, 2017

at 11:00 am

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

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Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability ResourcesThe Pennsylvania Link to Ag-ing and Disability Resources is a program of the Pennsyl-vania Department of Aging. Commonly referred to as the PA Link, this network of local, state and federal partners works together to provide informa-tion on, and improved access to, long-term care services and supports to all Pennsylvanians regardless of age, ability or in-come. PA Link partners in Crawford County can provide information and support in the following ar-eas:• Assistive Technology• Caregiver Support

• Care Transitions• Disability Services• Drug and Alcohol Services• Emergency Contacts• Employment Services• Financial Assistance• Health and Nutrition• Health Insurance• Home Modification• Housing Assistance• In-Home Services• Legal Aid• Lifespan Respite• Medical Services• Mental Health Services• Nursing Home Transition• Options Counseling• Protective Services• Support Groups

• Transportation• Utilities and Fuel• Veterans ServicesThe Pennsylvania Link to Ag-ing and Disability Resources Helpline: 1-800-753-8827

Active Aging, Inc.Alleghenies United Cerebral

PalsyAlma Health Skilled Services

Alzheimer’s Association APPRISE

Arista Care at Park Ave.AseraCare Hospice

At Your Request CleaningAutomated Security Alert

Better Business Bureau of W. PA

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Serv.

Byham’s Insurance ServicesCenter for Family Services

CHAPSCommunity Care Network

Community Health Services/MMC

Community Resources for Independ.

Consumer Satisfaction TeamCrawford CAO

Crawford County Care CenterCrawford County Human

ServicesCrawford County READ

ProgramCrawford County RSVP

Current PA Link Partners in Crawford CountyExperience Works

Family to Family Home Healthcare

From The HeartFunkhouser Shaffer Financial

Serv.GECAC/SCSEP

Guardian Elder CareHealth Care Solutions

Health SouthHeartland Hospice

HelpmatesHome Instead

Hospice of Crawford CountyHVA Sr. Living Alliance

Institute for Successful AgingInterim Health Care

JEVS Juniper Village

Lakeland Area HospiceMed Staffers

MERPMillcreek Community Hospital

Mount Hope Home CareNorthwest Pharmacy Solutions

Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

Primary Health NetworkRegional Home Health and

Hospice

Rehabilitation CenterRolling Fields

Saint Vincent / AHNSelf Determination Housing

ProjectSenior Helpers

Seniors Choice Home CareService Coordination

UnlimitedShryock Senior Housing

Social Security AdministrationSouthernCare Hospice

Stairways Behavioral HealthSupports Coordination of NW

PAThe ARC of Crawford CountyTitusville Area Senior Citizens

CorpTitusville Healthcare and

Titusville Social ConnectionTransition Assistance Advisors

UCP/CLASSVeterans Services

VNA AllianceWalberg Family Pharmacies

WesburyWesbury Hillside Home

WIC Program/CHSWomen’s Services

Aging and Disability Re-source Cen-ters (ADRC) exist nation-wide. In Pennsylvania, ADRC is known as the Penn-sylvania Link to Aging and Disability Re-sources, commonly known as the PA Link. It is designed to be a cross-age, cross-sys-tem network of local, regional, and state partner agencies that collaborate to help individuals who need home and commu-nity based services and supports. This coordinated network of partners allows a consumer to initiate contact with any PA Link partner and access information, assistance, and resources through a “no wrong door” approach, thereby minimiz-ing consumer and provider duplication, reducing confusion, streamlining access, and creating much needed “safety nets”. PA Link partners represent a wide range of local human service and healthcare providers as well as community leaders, civic organizations, state agencies, and other groups such as consumer, advo-cacy, and faith organizations. PA Link partners strive to help the following pop-ulations, regardless of income: adults age 60+, individuals living with any type of disability, persons living with behavioral health or substance abuse issues, Veter-ans, and the caregivers and family mem-bers of these populations.The mission of the PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources is to assemble and strengthen an organized alliance of pri-vate and public community agencies to better support consumer wishes and em-power them to understand, determine and effectively navigate their long term care service options, regardless of age, ability or income. A toll-free statewide ADRC helpline is operated by trained staff who assist Penn-sylvanians looking for information on long-term living services and supports. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday - 8:30am to 5pm (excluding holi-days). #1-800-753-8827

What is the PA Link?

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Started in 1984, the Pharmaceutical Assis-tance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) Pro-gram helps older persons living in Penn-sylvania to pay their prescription expenses. PACENET is the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhance-ment Tier. This program has been created to assist older Pennsylvanians, whose incomes are slightly higher than the PACE income limits, with the cost of their prescription drugs.Eligibility Information:PACE requirements:• 65 years of age or older.• A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of application.• Ineligible for pharmaceutical benefits un-der medical assistance.• Total income for last year for a single per-son must be less than $14,500.• Total income for last year for a married couple must be less than $17,700.Once an application is approved, an enrollee is responsible for $6 copayment for generic drugs or a $9 copayment for brand name drugs for each prescription reimbursed by PACE.PACENET requirements:• 65 years of age or older.• A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of application.• Ineligible for pharmaceutical benefits un-der medical assistance.• Total income for a single person from last year must be between $14,501 to $23,500.• Total income for a married couple last year must be between $17,701 to $31,500.PACENET may have a monthly drug plan

premium to pay at the pharmacy, which will be cumulative if not met each month. Once that monthly drug premium has been met, PACENET has an $8 copayment for generic drugs and a $15 copayment for brand name drugs. Your out-of-pocket costs to you are computed by the PACE program.To use your PACE/PACENET card: Take your card and prescription to any drugstore that accepts PACE. Always keep your card with you. Do not leave your card at the drugstore. Do not mail your card to a mail-order pharmacy.You may not use your card to purchase drugs out of the state or to mail drugs out of the state. You can use your card ONLY while you are in Pennsylvania.Can I have other medical insurance or pre-scription coverage and still apply for PACE/PACENET?Yes, However, PACE is the payor of last re-sort and will only cover prescription costs not covered by other medical insurance. You will be asked to provide information about your insurance coverage when you apply for PACE/PACENET, and you should in-form your pharmacist of all your medical and prescription plans.Is it possible to get help with completing the PACE/PACENET application?Yes! Please call Active Aging, Inc. at (814) 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. An appoint-ment can be scheduled for you.

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Are you eligible for a rebate from either paying property tax or rent in 2016? Do you need help filling out the forms? Ac-tive Aging, Inc. has trained volunteers who can help you file for a rebate if you qualify and are age 60 or older. For more information on the program details or to schedule an appointment for this free ser-vice, please call Active Aging, Inc. at 814-336-1792.

Help is available to file for a 2016 PA Property Tax/

Rent Rebate

Could you or some-one you know quali-fy for EXTRA HELP or the MEDICARE SAVINGS PRO-GRAM? APPRISE wants to make sure Medicare beneficia-ries residing in Pennsylvania know about these two important programs. Extra Help: Helps lower prescription co-pays and premiums and cover the cost of the “donut hole” (coverage gap).Medicare Savings Program: Helps with the payment of the Part B premium and possibly with the payment of Medicare Part A and Part B cost-sharing.Based on the amounts below, do you think you are qualified? LIS Eligibility for 2017: If you are single and have total monthly income of less than $1,508/month; and less than $13,820 in resourcesIf you are married and have a total month-ly income of less than $2,030/month; and less than $27,600 in resourcesThere are certain deductions taken for Ex-tra Help. You may qualify even if you are above these limits. MSP Eligibility for 2017: If you are single and have a total month-ly income of less than $1,357/month; and less than $7,390 in resources If you are married and have a total month-ly income of less than $1,827/month; and less than $11,090 in resources

If you think you might qualify, or aren’t sure, please contact the APPRISE Pro-gram at Active Aging, Inc., 1034 Park Ave., Meadville at 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 to schedule an appointment. APPRISE is a free service provided by the PA Department of Aging, and is funded in whole or part by a grant through the Administration for Community Living.

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REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and respect … not

abuse.Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County. Call Active Aging, Inc.

814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.

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Happy spring! I’m going out on a limb as I write this, assuming that we will be having spring-like weather when you read it. I think I’ve mentioned before that my favorite season is baseball season, so I’m happy that it is time to play ball again. I’m a Pittsburgh Pirates fan, and for that matter a National League fan. If you’d like to debate the merits (or as I call them the demerits) of the Des-ignated Hitter in baseball, let me know. Last month we had our annual Winnin’ of the Green Reverse Raffle. The Community Center was all dressed up in green as gave some “green” away. This is really a great facility we have in Meadville. We rent the Community Center out for all types of events, including weddings,

showers, family functions, banquets, pancake breakfasts, graduation parties, funeral luncheons/dinners, and many others. We’ve added uplight-ing to the list of things that we can offer here. Proceeds from rentals of our facility are used to provide support to Active Aging, Inc. I hope you’ll consider using this gem right in the heart of Meadville for your next event!Donna CessnaDevelopment Coordinator**Active Aging Foundation Mission**The Active Aging Foundation was established in 1994 to provide support and assistance to ad-vance the mission, interest and goals of Active Aging, Inc.

Active Aging Services Cont...having a medical emergency, or feel threat-ened, they can push the button and have emergency contacts or medical personnel re-spond 24/7.Personal Assistance and Personal Care with home support provide consumers with needed assistance for bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, ambulation and meal preparation. Along with this assistance, con-sumers may also receive light housekeeping and home support for cleaning, laundry, errands, transportation to medical appoint-ments and in some cases, medication man-agement and reminding.Home Delivered Meals can provide assis-tance with prepared meals for those who are unable to cook on their own, or for those who do not have anyone that can assist them. Meals are frozen and are delivered on a weekly basis to the consumer’s home. Meals include an entrée with sides, bread, milk and fresh fruit. The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) provides reimbursement to unpaid caregivers who are caring for an older rel-ative or friend. Caregivers may be reim-bursed for a variety of services and supplies, including respite care, incontinent supplies, home modifications, home adaptations or other medical supplies. The FCSP also pro-vides education to caregivers regarding care and managing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Reimbursement for this program is cost shared based on yearly total household

income.The Nursing Home Transition program (NHT) assists seniors residing in nursing facilities with the ability to return to the community with in-home services when ap-propriate. The NHT coordinator will make referrals for in-home services, set up housing if necessary and assist the senior with over-coming any barriers that are preventing them from returning to a home in the community. The assessment unit provides another ser-vice to seniors and individual with disabil-ities in the community. For those entering a nursing facility or wishing to receive un-der 60 waiver services, the assessment unit will schedule an assessment to determine the consumer’s level of care. Information regarding the assessment will be provided to the facility, enrollment agency, consumer and the department of human services to de-termine eligibility.If you or a family member would like to be assessed for any of the services listed, please call our office at (814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. Please ask for Intake and Referral. Once a referral is made, care managers or service coordinators will set up an appoint-ment with the older adult to conduct an as-sessment.

April 1, 1778 Oliver Pollack invents the dollar sign $ April 1, 1856 Dexter Mason Ferry and partners found Gardener, Ferry & Church Seed Company, now called Ferrry-Morse, the oldest seed company in America April 2, 1792 Congress passes the Coin-age Act and the U.S. Mint is born. April 3, 1860 The Pony Express begins delivering the mail.April 4, 1887 Susanna Medora Salter is the first woman to be elected mayor in the nation in Argonia, Kansas.April 4, 1968 Martin Luther King Jr. is as-sassinated. April 4, 1949 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is signed. April 6, 1930 Twinkies hit the market. The first twinkies were banana-filled.April 7, 1948 The World Health Organi-zation (WHO) is founded. April 9, 1865 Confederate General Rob-ert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, ending the Civil War. April 10, 1912 The “unsinkable” RMS Ti-tanic departs on it’s maiden voyage from Southampton, England. April 11, 1900 The U.S. Submarine Force was officially established. April 12, 1900 By an Act of Congress, Puerto Rico becomes a U.S, territory. April 14,1865 President Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. He died the next day.April 15, 1912 The Titanic hits an iceberg in the Northern Atlantic ocean as sinks.April 18, 1775 Paul Revere makes his famous ride from Charlestown to Lex-ington, Ma., shouting “the Red Coats are coming” as the American Revolutionary War begins. April 19, 1775 The Revolutionary War begins. April 20, 1999 Two teenage boys go on a shooting rampage in Columbine High school in Littleton, Colorado. One teacher and 12 students are killed. April 25, 1945 Delegates from 45 countries meet in San Fransisco to orga-nize the United Nations. April 27, 1937 The first Social Secu-rity checks were distributed on this day.April 29, 1913 Gideon Sundback of Hoboken, N.J. patents the zipper.

This Month in HistoryFrom the Foundation - April 2017

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