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Crawford County’s Designated Area Agency on AgingPURPOSE

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

Please call 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 or email [email protected] for more information.

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Read the ECHO online at www.activeagingecho.com

Join Us for Our Annual OctoberfestIt’s that time of year again so mark your calendars! Experience the annual Octo-berfest craft show at Active Aging, Inc. located at 1034 Park Avenue in Mead-ville, PA on Friday, September 29th from 9am to 5 pm and Saturday, Sep-tember 30th from 9am to 3pm. Come and enjoy live demonstrations, beer and wine tastings, wonderful art displays, an all-new lunch menu and see everything from woodcrafts, metal-working, handmade jewelry and cloth-ing along with much more from local vendors. Your Crawford County Se-niors will also be displaying their hard work with beautiful tiles and hand-made quilts. Lunch will be held each day from 10am to 2pm with a take-out option. There will be so many choices that you won’t know what to choose! This year we will be serving sausage with peppers and onions, chili, broccoli cheddar soup and everyone’s favorite, Smith’s hot-dogs with all the toppings. We will also have our cabbage rolls again this year. New and exciting on our menu will be hot baked potatoes with all the trimmings. Fresh fruit will be available and crisp garden salads will be made fresh on site not to mention our Ba-varian pretzels with hot cheese dip. Of course we couldn’t forget those with a sweet tooth so expect fresh homemade pies, turnovers, apple dumplings and many other baked goods. If your mouth is watering already, make sure to stop by and experience the fun and festive atmosphere!We hope to see you participate in this fun! For more information or to regis-ter as a vendor please contact Rhonda Wood at (814) 683-4959 or [email protected].

Active Aging Inc. September 2017

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

Patty Flaherty & Karen Lee [email protected]

Services and Programs we offer are:

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

Senior Center Services

In-Home Services

Special Services

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

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

for more information.

- Alzheimer’s Support Group- “Echo” Newsletter- Information & Referral - Apprise Insurance Counseling - PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) - Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program- Older Adult Protective Services- Ombudsman- Voter Registration- Nursing Home 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 [email protected]

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Lakeland Valley Regional Senior Center

237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424

(814) 683-4959Rhonda Wood and Aaron Drake [email protected]

Cambridge Springs Senior Center

156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

(814) 398-8616Tami Boylan

[email protected]

Titusville SeniorCenter

714 East Main Street-Titusville, PA 16354

(814) 827-9134Tim Snyder

[email protected]

Canadohta Senior CenterBloomfield Twp Building Lincolnville

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

PA 16438(814) 336-1792

Patty Flaherty

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.

September means Labor Day. Labor Day means the end of summer! Good grief that time went quickly. It seems like I say that every month. Maybe I do, but I always feel that way. Last month I promised stories from our family vacation, and boy am I going to deliver. However, I’m going to use all my space this time to tell this story. Please check out the rest of the Echo for exciting news on all the other things Active Aging has going on. We went to Glacier National Park in Montana in the middle of July. Most of our family vacations involve hiking in our National Parks, it is one of our favorite things to do, and Glacier is my favorite one. This was my third trip there, but the first time for Luke and Tucker, so I was excited to show them some of my favorite places. The first one of those was Iceberg Lake. It is a 5 mile hike into a beautiful lake that literally has icebergs in it year round. I think it is one of the most amazing sights I’ve ever seen. We hiked that trail on our very first day. We were probably about half way to the lake, walking single file because the trails are relatively narrow, when from behind me I hear Tucker say “hey, guys”. I turn around to see him looking into the bushes on the side of the trail, so I look there too. All of a sudden I see a huge brown head come up out of the bushes and hear a huffing sound. It didn’t take me any time at all to figure out we were standing within 15 feet of a grizzly bear. Tucker was reaching for his bear spray and I started saying “bear, bear, bear” over and over so the people behind us would know. Luke and I immediately moved toward Tucker until we were all in one huddle, bear spray in hand, backing calmly away from the bear. She never made a move toward us, or away from us. As we continued along the trail, we let fellow hikers know that we saw a bear, so they could be prepared. On our way back down the trail we stopped to talk to one of the park rangers who told us that the bear we saw was a momma grizzly with 3 cubs. I’m so glad I didn’t know that at the time! We were definitely closer to that bear than any of us would have ever gone willingly, and certainly close enough that if she meant to do us harm, there wouldn’t be much we could do about it. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case. Another ranger informed us further down the trail that another male grizzly was hanging out close to the trail and we should keep an eye out. We came around a bend in the trail to find a ranger holding up the trail traffic because that bear was only a few feet from the trail, casually eating huckleberries without any concern or interest in the people nearby. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes for him to decide to move further away before we were escorted by a ranger out of harm’s way. The park service shut that trail down for a few days to allow the bears to move from the area. It was quite an experience, one I don’t hope to repeat! How’s that for an eventful family vacation? Krista Geer


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.


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: Patty Flaherty & Karen Lee*Every Tuesday-Thursday from 1-3:30PM Fruit and Vegetable Vouchers

Distribution while they last9/4 CLOSED in Observance of Labor Day9/5 10:30AM Make your own Picture Frame with Karen, Cost $29/6 11:00AM Center for Community Resources Bridget Mills on Waiver 9/7 10:45AM Wesbury’s Melissa Porter on Dealing with Change9/11 10:45AM Meadville Medical Center’s Randy & Sherry: Wound Recovery 5:00PM Cooking Demo with Maria: Grilled Brie with Walnuts/Apple Sandwich9/12 10:30AM Council Meeting 11:00AM Allegheny College Creek Connections’ Wendy to Present: Creatures from the Creek 9/13 10:45AM Crawford County Historical Society Annette Lynch on African American Meadville Heritage 9/14 11:00AM Card / Table Games, Birthday Party, Chinese Auction and 50/50 1:00PM-3:00PM Flu Shots9/15 11:00AM Edinboro Historical Society’s Phyllis Woods on Native American Local Heritage9/18 10:45AM Southern Care Hospice Volunteer Program’s Rhonda Eck9/19 6:00PM PENDING: Live Performance with Academy Members9/20 11:00AM Rite Aid’s Tina Skelton on the Wellness Program9/21 11:00AM Group Family Feud9/22 10:30 Craft with Linda Harvey 9/25 11:00AM Drug and Alcohol’s Becky Pears on ‘Gambling Away the Golden Years’ 9/27 11:00AM Northwest’s Cheryl Davern on On-line Banking9/29 & 9/30 Octoberfest: Enjoy the fun!

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 BINGO 1:00PM Open Computer LabTuesday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines10:00AM-11:00AM Chi Kung 11:00AM-12:00PM Yoga1:00PM Super Circuit Wednesday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines 9:00AM-10:00AM Healthy Steps In Motion 210:00AM Chair Exercise11:00AM-12:00PM Tai Chi 1:00PM-2:00PM Silver Sneakers 1:00PM Quilting1:00PM Open Computer Lab Thursday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines 10:00AM-11:00AM Chi Kung10:00AM PALS Book Club Last Thursday of month 11:00AM-12:00PM Yoga 1:00PM Knitting1:00PM Super Circuit2:30PM Grief Group 1st Thursday each monthFriday8:00AM-9:00AM & 12:00PM -2:00PM Exercise Machines 9:30AM Painting Group10:00AM SMILE Exercise10:00AM Line Dancing 1st Friday of month then Thursday’s 1:00PM BINGO

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs

Center Manager: Tami Boylan 814-398-86169/4 Closed for Labor Day9/5 11:00AM Sign Language with Marci Williamson9/7 11:00AM Gambling Away the Golden Years9/12 11:00AMEyeHealthwithDr.Griffin9/14 11:00AM Cell Phone 1019/19 9:30AM Center Council Meeting 10-3:30 Bake Sale 1:30-3:30 Flu Shots 9/25 8:30AM-12:30PM AARP Safe Driving 9/26 11:00AM Risen from the Ashes” A Breast Cancer Survivor9/28 Closing for Octoberfest at 1:30PM 9/29 Octoberfest Craft Show in Meadville- Closed in C.S.9/30 Octoberfest Craft Show in Meadville

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 Wii Bowling10:00AM Coffee Talk TimeTuesday9:00AM Silver Sneakers10:00AM Games- Skip Bo & Dominoes10:00AM Walking Group12:30PM Chair Yoga

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.

Wednesday9:30AM Euchre Card Party10:00AM Walking GroupThursday9:00AM Silver Sneakers9:00AM Sewing Group10:00AM Games10:00AM Walking GroupFriday9:00AM 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

9/1 12:45 PM ~ Bingo9/4 Center Closed for Labor Day9/5 12:45 PM ~ Cooking Class9/6 Cranberry Mall Shopping Trip 12:45 PM ~ Bingo9/7 12:45 PM ~ Wii Bowling for Dollars9/8 12:45 PM ~ Afternoon Movie9/11 12:45 PM ~ Patriot Day Pinochle Party9/12 Learn to Play Euchre9/13 12:45 PM ~ Bingo9/14 9:00 AM ~ Coffee, Donuts and Conversation9/15 10:00 AM ~ FREE Massages with Anderson Physical Therapy 11:00 AM ~ FREE Blood Pressures with Anne Logan Birthday Luncheon 12:45 PM ~ Bingo sponsored by Asera Care9/18 9:00 AM ~ TASCC Board of Directors 12:45 PM ~ Bean Bag Toss9/19 12:45 PM ~ Crafter’s Corner9/20 9:00 AM ~ Breakfast 10:00 AM ~ Senior Center Council 12:45 PM ~ Johnny Appleseed Bingo9/21 12:45 PM ~ Apple Dumpling Gang9/22 Fall into Fall Y’all ~ Football Tailgate Party9/25 12:45 PM ~ Pinochle Party9/26 Clearview Mall Shopping Trip 12:45 PM ~ Bocce Ball9/27 9:30 AM ~ Rise & Shine Bingo9/28 12:45 PM ~ Apple Dumpling Gang9/29 Octoberfest at Active Aging, Inc.9/30 Octoberfest at Active Aging, Inc.

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

Tuesdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion1:00 PM Yoga

Thursdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion


Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford County. Call Active Aging, Inc. 814-336-1792

or 1-800-321-7705.

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

We invite you to participate in our “Tree of Giving” gift program. This is an on-going and permanent gift program that gives you, as a donor, the discretion to honor 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.


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.*Every Friday from 10:00AM-2:00PM Fruit and Vegetable Vouchers Distribution 9/1 10:30 Southern Care Hospice Volunteer Program’s Rhonda Eck Italian Sub-Sale from 11:30AM till 1:30PM Pre-order or stop in!9/8 10:30AM Meadville Medical Center’s Randy & Sherry: Wound Recovery9/15 10:30AM Wesbury’s Melissa Porter on Dealing with Change9/22 10:00AM Game Day: Wii bowling, Trivia, Group Family Feud 9/29 CLOSED for Octoberfest in Meadville; Come join the fun!

LAKELAND VALLEY REGIONALCOMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

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

9/4 LABOR DAY – CENTER CLOSED9/5 5:00PM – Cooking Demo: Grilled Brie Sandwich with Wal-nuts & Apples9/6 1:00PM – Advisory Board in Meadville9/7 5:30PM – Boot Camp9/11 10:00AM – Draw Club9/12 12:00PM – Sub Orders Due9/14 12:00PM – Birthday Dinner 12:30PM – Square Dancing 5:30PM – Boot Camp9/15 11:00AM – Randy Clark speaks on Vaccinations 9/18 10:30AM – Executive Council Meeting 1:00PM – Center Closes early for Staff Meetings9/21 12:30-2:30PM – Flu Shot Vaccinations 5:30PM – Boot Camp9/22 10:45AM – Grief Group with Mary MacIntosh9/25 10:00AM – EUCHRE TOURNAMENT @ Lakeland Valley9/26 10:00AM – Sub assembly Day – Volunteers needed9/28 LUNCH AT 11:30AM TODAY/CENTER CLOSING AT 12:30PM9/29 & 30 CENTER CLOSED FOR OCTOBERFEST! Join us in Meadville…

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 – 10:45amTuesdayTai-Chi 9:30am - 10:45amHealthy Steps in Motion 10:45am -11:45am500 Card Party 12:30pm - 2:30pmWii Games 12:30pmWednesday**NEW** Super Circuit 8:00am – 8:50amCrafting, Crocheting & Quilting for Fun 9:00am - 12:00pmSilver Sneakers 9:00am – 9:50amChair Fit Class 10:00am – 10:45amThursdayBingo 9:30am -11:30am Games/Cards 12:30pmFriday**NEW** Super Circuit 8:00am – 8:50amSilver Sneakers 9:00am - 9:50amHealthy Steps in Motion 10:00 -11:00amEuchre 12:30pm - 2:30pm


MON TUE WED THU FRISeptember 2017 LUNCH SCHEDULE

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Tuna SaladLettuce/Tomato

Pasta Veg. Salad (1c)Whole Wheat Bread(2)

Fresh Honey Dew Melon

Meatloaf w/ GravySour Cream & Chive Potatoes

Green BeansWhole Wheat RollMandarin Oranges

Lasagna Roll up Marinara sauce

Green Garden Salad (1 cup)Summer squash w/Tomatoes

Dinner RollFresh Fruit

Breaded FishCheese

Crookneck Squash (1 cup)Hamburger Bun

Fresh FruitTartar Sauce

Italian Meatball HoagieMozzeralla Cheese(1/2 oz)

Fresh Vegetables in Green Garden Salad (1 cup)

Hoagie BunMixed Fruit

Baked Pork ChopPork Gravy

Baked PotatoGreen Beans

Whole Wheat BreadRocky Road Pudding

Taco Salad Shred.Cheese & Fresh Tom.

Romaine Lettuce SaladBlack-eyed Pea Salad

Tortilla Chips & Birthday Cake

Chicken Cordon BleuGreen Garden Salad (1 cup)

Sweet Potato FriesWhole Wheat Bread

Cherry Crisp

Sloppy JoeBroccoli Raisin Salad

Baked BeansHamburger BunRoyal Brownie

Ham & Vegetable FrittataParsley Potatoes

Orange Juice 4 oz.Blueberry Cake

Lemon Herb ChickenRed Bliss Potatoes

Glazed CarrotsWhole Wheat Bread

Pineapple Tidbits

Penne & Meatballsw/Italian Tomato Sauce

Green BeansRomaine/Iceberg Salad

Garlic BreadApple Crisp

Baked FishTartar Sauce

Tri-Color Bean SaladCarrot Raisin SaladWhole Wheat RollPineapple Tidbits

Seafood SaladGreen Pea Salad

Creamy Cucumber Whole Wheat BreadFresh Cantaloupe

* MENU IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE

PizzaLarge Tossed SaladFresh WatermelonRanch Dressing

HamburgerAmerican CheeseChuckwagon Corn

Apple Confetti Cole SlawHamburger Bun

Fresh Fruit

BIRTHDAYSPECIAL

Chicken SaladPickled Beets

Lettuce & TomatoWhole Wheat Bread (2 slc)

Fresh Fruit

Roast BeefBrown Gravy

Mashed PotatoesGreen Beans

Whole Wheat RollFresh Fruit

CLOSED

Chicken Breast Filletw/Honey Mustard Sauce

Green PeasCabbage & CarrotsWhole Wheat BreadPeanut Butter Bar

Sliced Roasted TurkeyPoultry Gravy

Chantilly PotatoesBroccoli Cuts

White Dinner RollFresh Orange

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Active Aging, Inc. Services Available For Age 60 And OlderSeniors in Crawford County may be eligible for a variety of in-home services that are pro-vided 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 re-ferral made to our office. Intake and Referral is a free service provid-ed to anyone who calls into the Active Ag-ing, Inc. with questions. Specially trained employees can answer questions regarding in-home services, community services, in-surance 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 Co-ordinator will work to ensure that the con-sumer 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 com-munity services consumers 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 fall-en, are having a medical emergency, or feel threatened, they can push the button and have emergency contacts or medical person-nel respond 24/7.Personal Assistance and Personal Care with home support provide consumers with needed assistance for bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, ambulation and meal preparation. Along with this 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.


From the FoundationSeptember 2017

Ahoy ye’ mateys! I hope all of you had a chance to stop by and say hello at our booth at the Crawford County Fair. September is one of my favorite months of the year for many reasons, not the least of which is the weather. Who doesn’t like warm days and cool nights?There is a lot going on in the Foundation offices these days. Coming up on Saturday, September 23rd, the Active Aging Foundation will be holding its fourth annual Big Cash Treasure hunt. There will be $1,600.00 in cold, hard cash treasure to be won! $1,000.00 for the 1st place team in treasure points then $300.00, $200.00 and $100.00 for teams in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place in treasure points, respectively.Think of this as Escape Room meets Geocaching meets PokemonGo, with the chance to win big money at the end! Be sure to start making your teams now, as this should be yet another fantastic, fun event for everybody. Here’s a quick tip: for bonus treasure points, make sure your teams are all dressed in a team theme attire. We’ve just launched our first GoFundMe campaign to meet an im-portant need here in Crawford County. With the advent of new state regulations on the meals provided to senior citizens through Active Aging’s Home-Delivered Meals program, seniors now receive meals with reduced calorie counts. We know that many seniors will share their meals with their pets for a variety of reasons, including their lack of funds to buy an adequate amount of pet food each month. By supporting these seniors with a supplemental supply of pet food to help them maintain their pet’s nutritional needs, we have found that the senior’s nutritional needs are also being met because they are now eating all of their Home Delivered Meals without feeling the need to share their meals with their pet. Our campaign is titled “Pets & Seniors Need You To Deliver,” and can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/healthy-seniors-healthy-pets. If you’d like more information about this important cause or other ways you can support Active Aging, please give me a call (814-336-1792) or stop by the office at 1034 Park Avenue in Meadville.

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

September 1, 1985- 73 years after it sunk to the North Atlantic Ocean floor, the wreck of the Titanic was found.September 2, 1969- First ATM opens for business. September 3, 1777- The American flag was flown in battle for the first time on this day. September 4, 1998- Google is incorporated. September 5, 1774- The first session of Continental Congress convenes.September 6, 1915- First tank is produced.September 7, 1776- World’s first submarine attack. September 8, 1986- Oprah goes National.September 9, 1776- Congress renames the nation “United States of America.”September 10, 1813- The Battle of Lake Erie.September 10, 1897- The first drunk driving arrest was made. September 11, 2001- Attack on America. September 12, 1940- Lascaux cave paintings are discovered.September 15, 1954- Famous Marilyn Monroe “skirt” scene is filmed.September 16, 1908- William Durant creates General Motors.September 17, 1976- NASA publicly unveils its first space shut-tle, the Enterprise. September 19, 1957- Nevada is site of first-ever underground nuclear explosion.September 20, 1963- Kennedy proposes joint mission to the moon. September 22, 1994- Friends debuts.September 23, 1846- Eighth planet is discovered. September 24, 1789- The fist Supreme Court.

On This Day in September


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.

PACE / PACENETCould 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 resourcesIf 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. AP-PRISE is a free service provided by the PA Department of Aging, and is funded in whole or part by a grant through the Ad-ministration for Community Living.

LIS MSP News Release Important Reminder: Open Enrollment for

Medicare Prescription Drug

Plans Begins October 15th and

Ends December 7thOpen enrollment for your Medicare pre-scription drug coverage begins October 15th and ends December 7th for coverage effective January 1, 2018. After December 7th you will not be able to choose a different plan for 2018 unless you have a reason that allows for a special enrollment period. It is very important that you have your cur-rent plan checked during the open enroll-ment period even though you may be hap-py with the current coverage of your plan. Plans will change the formulary lists and you may not be aware that one, or more, of your current medications will not be cov-ered by your plan in 2018. Premiums, co-pays and deductibles also may change on your current plan for next year. The APPRISE Program at Active Aging, Inc. in Meadville can assist Medi-care beneficiaries of any age understand any changes your current prescription drug plan may be making for 2018 and to help you choose and enroll into a plan for 2018. APPRISE is the free State Health Insurance Counseling Program for all Medicare bene-ficiaries. APPRISE Counselors are trained and certified by the PA Department of Ag-ing. Counselors are available by appointment only. Please call Active Aging, Inc. in Mead-ville at 814-336-1792 or toll-free 1-800-321-7705. Active Aging, Inc. is located at 1034 Park Ave. in Meadville.


You may qualify for the 2016 PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate. Active Aging, Inc. has trained staff volunteers who can help you file if you meet the qualifications. 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

Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources

The Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources is a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Commonly referred to as the PA Link, this network of local, state and federal partners works togeth-er to provide information on, and improved access to, long-term care services and supports to all Pennsyl-vanians regardless of age, ability or income. PA Link partners in Crawford County can provide information and support in the following areas:• Assistive Technology• Caregiver Support• Care Transitions• Disability Services• Drug and Alcohol Services• Emergency Contacts• Employment Services• Financial Assistance• Health and Nutrition

• Health Insurance• Home Modification• Housing Assistance• In-Home Services• Legal Aid• Lifespan Respite• Medical Services• Mental Health Services• Nursing Home Transition• Options Counseling• Protective Services• Support Groups• Transportation• Utilities and Fuel• Veterans ServicesThe Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources Helpline: 1-800-753-8827

What is the PA Link?Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) exist nationwide. In Pennsylvania, ADRC is known as the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, commonly known as the PA Link. It is designed to be a cross-age, cross-system 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 ac-cess information, assistance, and resources through a “no wrong door” ap-

proach, thereby minimizing 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, advocacy, and faith organizations. PA Link partners strive to help the following populations, regardless of income: adults age 60+, individuals living with any type of disability, persons living with behavioral health or substance abuse issues, Veterans, and the caregivers and family members of these populations.The mission of the PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources is to as-semble and strengthen an organized alliance of private and public com-munity agencies to better support consumer wishes and empower 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 Pennsylvanians looking for information on long-term living services and supports. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday - 8:30am to 5pm (excluding holidays). #1-800-753-8827

Achieva Family TrustActive Aging, Inc.

Alma Health Skilled ServicesAlleghenies United Cerebral

PalsyAlzheimer’s Association

APPRISEAristaCare @ Park Ave.

AseraCare HospiceAutomated Security AlertAt Your Request Cleaning

Better Business Bureau of W. PABureau of Blindness and Visual

Serv.Byham’s Insurance ServicesCenter for Family Services

CHAPSCommunity Care Network

Community Health Services/MMC

Community Resources for Inde-pend.

Consumer Satisfaction TeamCrawford CAO

Crawford County Care CenterCrawford County Human

ServicesCrawford County READ Program

Crawford County RSVPExperience Works

Family Assistance CenterFamily to Family Home

HealthcareFrom The Heart

Funkhouser Shaffer Financial Serv.

Guardian Elder CareHCF Management

Health Care SolutionsHealth South

Heartland HospiceHelpmates

Home InsteadHospice of Crawford County

Current PA Link Partners in Crawford CountyHVA Sr. Living Alliance

Institute for Successful AgingInterim Health Care

JEVS Juniper Village at Meadville

Lakeland Area HospiceMed Staffers

MERPMillcreek Community Hospital

Mount Hope Home CareNorthwest Pharmacy Solutions

Presbyterian Senior Care Network

Primary Health NetworkRegional Home Health and

HospiceRolling Fields

Saint Vincent / Allegheny Health Network

Self Determination Housing Project

Senior HelpersSeniors Choice Home Care

Service Coordination UnlimitedShryock Senior Housing

Social Security AdministrationSouthernCare Hospice

Stairways Behavioral HealthSupports Coordination of NW PA

Titusville Area Senior Citizens Corp

Titusville Healthcare and Rehab. Center

Titusville Social ConnectionThe ARC of Crawford CountyTransition Assistance Advisors

UCP/CLASSVenture Forthe Home Care

Veterans ServicesVNA Alliance

Walberg Family PharmaciesWesbury

WIC Program/CHSWomen’s Services

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