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Travel Perks at Phoebe Berks!

Simple Strategies to Keep Elders

Safe and Comfortable During Cold Winter

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TRAVEL PERKS AT PHOEBE BERKS!

For today’s active seniors, the word “retirement” means the ability to enjoy life after their children and grandchildren have left home. Instead of sedentary lifestyles, they are ramping up their exercise routines, diving into new hobbies, and seizing opportunities for travel. Phoebe Berks has a reputation for encouraging exercise enthusiasts, hobbyists with varied interests, and, most recently, travel lovers! Phoebe’s new Snow Bird Option is designed to meet the needs of seasonal travelers, while a program called Passport to Travel gives residents the opportunity to explore the USA with tremendous cost-savings.

Tom and Donna Hartz, Phoebe residents since 2010, feel grateful for the new Snow Bird Option. For years, Tom and Donna have enjoyed summers in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. They relish the views and the cooler temperatures at their summer home on Big Moose Lake. Donna reports, “We share the land with animals such as deer, bears, coyotes, and migratory birds such as loons.” Besides using their pontoon boat most days, Tom and Donna take walks to enjoy nature. Donna adds, “Another favorite activity is exploring the ‘Great Camps’ - the grandiose family compounds built by the very wealthy in the latter half of the nineteenth century around the lakes. They are steeped in fascinating history and distinctive Adirondack architecture.”

The Snow Bird Option amounts to a great deal of cost savings for the Hartzes. This option gives a 50% reduction in monthly fees to residents who are gone for a minimum of three consecutive months, up to a maximum of four consecutive months. Says Executive Director Mary Kay McMahon, “Many seniors enjoy traveling. Some want to keep a vacation home even after moving to an active senior community.” Although the term “snow bird” typically describes retirees from the north who travel south during winter, McMahon notes that the Snow Bird Option stretches the use of this term. She explains, “This option is available to any travelers who leave Phoebe at any time of year, for any vacation destination, as long as it is for at least three consecutive months. We want to encourage seniors to keep doing what they love. If they love traveling, we want to help ease the financial hardship that might otherwise stand in their way.”

George and Jan Morneau, residents of Phoebe Berks since 2009, utilize the Passport to Travel program, another benefit available to travelers. This program, initiated in 2011 by The Council for Health and Human Services (CHHSM) of the United Church of Christ, allows residents of CHHSM-related senior communities to lodge free of charge at a sister community for up to two weeks. Residents can experience new cities for the mere cost of their own travel and incidentals. Lodging choices include 17 senior communities located in 12 different states from the East Coast to the West Coast.

The Morneaus first experience with Passport to Travel was in August 2012. “We decided to give it

a try on our way to visit friends in Stowe, Vermont,” recalls George. After eight hours on the road, they arrived at Havenwood-Heritage Heights in Concord, New Hampshire. Their hosts, Rita and Larry Pelland, were past Passport visitors at Phoebe Berks. “It was a great experience. We met wonderful folks, made new friends, and received a very warm welcome,” says George.

Just weeks after this experience, George and Jan were on the road again. After visiting friends in Tennesee, they spent two days at Abernathy Laurels, a CHHSM-community located in Newton, North Carolina. At this campus, the Morneaus had villa-style accommodations. Their stay included a complimentary dinner on their first night, followed by a full day touring the city of Ashville, and ending nicely with Happy Hour on their second and final night.

In April 2013, the Morneaus third Passport trip was to visit friend Phyllis Morell, resident at the CHHSM- community of Lake Prince Woods in Suffolk, Virginia. The Morneaus first met Phyllis when she was a Passport visitor to Phoebe. On their first full day, Phyllis took the Morneaus to Smithfield Village, a quaint town with interesting shops. The next day, Phyllis accompanied them to Williamsburg, where George says “We enjoyed sight-seeing and lunch at a Colonial-style pub.”

Recalling their last Passport experiences during fall 2013, George reports, “It was a Sunday afternoon in Saline, Michigan when we arrived at Brecon Village. We were greeted by the Director of Facilities who gave us a tour before showing us to our cottage-style accommodations.” Besides receiving a dining room gift card, they were surprised to find their refrigerator well-stocked. They departed on Wednesday morning and drove to Cedar Ridge near West Bend, Wisconsin. At the campus entrance was a billboard stating “We Welcome the Morneau’s on a Passport to Travel!” After a tour by their hosts, Dennis and Betty Rintelman, past Passport travelers to Phoebe Berks, the Morneaus enjoyed a pontoon ride on Cedar Lake with residents Richard and Mary Miller. Recalls Jan,

“The next day, we all explored the shops in Cedarburg and had lunch at Wayne’s, an old-fashioned drive-in. When we departed, the billboard was still welcoming us. George and I agreed that we felt truly welcome!”

Travel can be one of the greatest gifts of your retirement years. If you have continually put off vacations in lieu of family and work obligations, now is the time to reap the travel benefits offered at Phoebe Berks. Says Tom Hartz, “The savings from the Snow Bird Option has made me even more satisfied with the whole Phoebe experience!” According to George Morneau, “Passport to Travel provides great places to stay while we’re traveling to visit friends and family in other parts of the country. It’s a bargain in terms of lodging and a wonderful way to make new friends!”

Are you ready to give yourself the gift of travel? For more information call the Phoebe Berks Marketing Office at 610-927-8171.

By Andrea Long, Phoebe Berks

A collection of photos from the Passport travels of George and Jan Morneau.

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Articles

1 Travel perks at Phoebe Berks!

3 Senator Judy Schwank – Report to the People

4 No Tests, No Grades or Pressure! Just Fun!

5 PACE

6 Frugal RV Traveling Tips – John Noble

7 Defining Home Care: Understanding Your Options

8Advantage Care Cottages: A New Option for Long Term Care for Seniors

9 Home Care Resource Guide

10Simple Strategies to Keep Elders Safe and Comfortable During Cold Winter Weather - Shelley Webb

11 Make Your Home Safer – Howard Bell

13 Resource Directory

16 Adult Day Care Resource

18 “Aunt Tilly’s Kitchen”

20 “Do You Remember When…?”

iBcAging in Place in the 21st Century: How It’s Done – Cheryl Culbertson

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is encouraging Pennsylvanians to sign up for a free program aimed at saving lives in

emergency situations. Pennsylvania’s Yellow Dot Program was created to assist citizens in need of emergency care following a traffic accident when they may not be able to communicate their needs themselves. Placing a yellow dot in your vehicle’s rear window alerts first responders to check your glove compartment for vital information to ensure you receive the medical attention you need. Emergency responders need as much information as possible as quickly as possible when victims are in a crash or emergency situation. The Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program provides vital information on victims when they can’t speak for themselves.

Participants in the Yellow Dot program fill out a personal information form which includes the participant’s name with their emergency contact information, medical history and medications, allergies and the participant’s doctors’ names. A photo showing only the participant’s head and shoulders is then taped to the front of the completed information sheet. Place the completed information sheet, with the attached picture, into the Yellow Dot folder, and then place the folder into the vehicle’s glove box.

The yellow dot decal provided in the program kit is placed in the lower left corner of the participant’s vehicle’s rear windshield. The decal should be no higher than three inches from the bottom of the windshield. This decal alerts first responders that vital information can be found in the vehicle.

To learn more about the Yellow Dot program or to sign up for a program folder, visit www.YellowDot.pa.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, you can call the Sales Store at 717-787-6746 and order a packet to be mailed to you. There is no charge for the packets.

PENNSYLVANIA YELLOW DOT PROGRAM

State Senator Judith L. Schwank • 11th Senatorial District

Report To The People

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The Highlands at Wyomissing is redefining retirement living and believes in the benefits of Lifelong Learning for active Senior Adults. Scientific research from the 1990s now reveals that more than ever before, a challenged, stimulated brain may well be the key to a vibrant later life. As 78 million Baby Boomers prepare to redefine their own retirement, news that staying active and keeping their brains constantly engaged may help stave off mental and physical ailments and diseases has many asking how best to do so. The answer is simple: lifelong or later-life learning.

Lifelong learning is the continued educational experience that utilizes non-credit academic courses, educational travel, and community service and volunteerism to fully engage the brain, heighten physical activity, and maintain healthy social relationships.

Lifelong learning guru Nancy Merz Nordstrom advocates “When you look at the benefits gained from keeping your mind sharp, it’s incredible. Lifelong learning is like a health club for your brain. And an active mind can stimulate physical activity and keep your spirits high. It’s an all-around fantastic tool for better health.” Nancy Merz Nordstrom has correctly championed lifelong learning as a proactive lifestyle for overall personal development and a primary factor for brain health!

The partnership begins with the Fall 2014 classes. Some classes will be held at The Highlands and transportation for Residents will be provided to classes held at Alvernia University.

The benefits of knowledge through lifelong learning include: • Keeping your mind sharp • Improve memory • Increase self-confidence • Offers an inexpensive way to try something new • Saves money as you learn to “do it yourself” • Gives you a feeling of accomplishment • Helps you meet people who share your interests • Builds on skills you already have • Offers an opportunity to learn a new skill or trade • Gives you a new interest that you can share with family and friends

The Highlands at Wyomissing announces a new partnership with Alvernia University’s Seniors College.

Residents of The Highlands can now attend all Seniors College classes offered by the University for free.

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The Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly or PACE program is a lottery-funded program. PACE, PACENET and PACE plus Medicare are Pennsylvania's prescription assistance programs for older adults, offering low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older. For information, call 1-800-225-7223.

Who is eligible?To be eligible for PACE and PACENET:

• You must be 65 years of age or older• A Pennsylvania resident for at least 90 days prior to the date of application • You cannot be enrolled in the Department of Public Welfare's Medicaid prescription benefit

PACE and PACENET eligibility is determined by your previous calendar year’s income.PACE

• For a single person, total income must be $14,500 or less• For a married couple, combined total income must be $17,700 or less• There are no income deductions and all income is counted. There is no asset limit for eligibility. • Qualified individuals have to pay copayments of $6 for each generic and $9 for each brand name medication.

PACENET• PACENET income limits are slightly higher than those for PACE• For a single person, total income can be between $14,500 and $23,500• For a married couple, combined total income can be between $17,700 and $31,500• Qualified individuals have to pay a monthly premium at the pharmacy and prescription copayments are $8 for each

generic and $15 for each brand name medication.PACE Plus Medicare

• Under PACE Plus Medicare, PACE/PACENET coverage is supplemented by federal Medicare Part D prescription coverage and offers older Pennsylvanians the best benefits of both programs. Older adults continue to receive the same prescription benefits while, in many cases, saving more money.

Information and Assistance with Application Process• For more information, to download an application, or to apply online, please visit the PACECares website (pacecares.

magellanhealth.com) Applications can be obtained through the PACE/PACENET toll-free number, 1-800-225-7223, or through the local Area Agency on Aging.

Questions?• For local assistance, contact your local Area Agency on Aging or visit a local pharmacy.

PACE, PACENET, and PACE Plus Medicare

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Hitting the road in your RV and the RV lifestyle can be one of the most economical ways to travel. If you do a little planning and research ahead of time, it's easy to save even more – without ever feeling like you're pinching pennies.

One obvious way to take the frugal route is to plan your RV travel during the "shoulder seasons" - before and after prime travel time - when discounts are often offered at various campgrounds and attractions.

Frugal RV Traveling Tips: Keeping and Eye on the Road and Your BudgetBy: John Noble

Here are 5 cost-cutting RV travel tips that are good any time of the year:

1. RV Travel On One Tank of GasRemember the ending to The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy says she doesn't have to look any further than her own backyard to find her heart's desire? Well, we're not suggesting camping out right outside the house, but think about going to places not too far away that you've always meant to check out.

You'll be surprised at how many new and interesting destinations are just one tank of gas away. A lot of territory can be covered in just a few hundred miles, and you're bound to discover exciting locations you never knew existed so close to home.

Tip: Your neighborhood library is a terrific resource for researching local and state information and attractions – and most of it is free!

2. Put Your RV On A Diet And Get Better Gas-MileageIt's a simple fact that the less your RV weighs, the more mileage you'll get on the road. Look around for places in your rig where you can institute a "less is more" policy.

For example, you don't have to set out with a full, fresh water tank for your RV excursion. Take what you need for the first day's travel, plus a small reserve, and fill up once you've reached your day's destination.

Forget that bulky, economy-sized can of coffee: empty a smaller amount into an airtight plastic container that you can refill later. (One place not to cut back, though, is tire inflation: riding on fully inflated tires is a sure way to increase your gas mileage.)

Tip: When buying food staples, consider dehydrated items like soup and dried fruit, and transfer cereal and pasta from bulky boxes into heavy-duty plastic bags – not only do they take up less space, you can reuse them once they're empty!

3. Plastic not Paper Dinnerware - A More Economical Approach OverallSure, the eat-and-toss approach of paper plates and cups is the easy way to go – and might even seem economical when you buy in bulk. But lightweight, inexpensive plastic dishes are easy to find, and while they might not last forever, they'll certainly see you through the duration of a long-distance RV excursion.

Choosing plastic over a big stack of paper goods is also another way to save on weight, especially when you're starting out on your RV trip.

Tip: Buy your plastic ware in a mix-and-match variety of vibrant colors, and these snazzy dishes will brighten up even the simplest road fare!

4. Drive Less, Stay More - Save on Gas AND Get Campsite DiscountsWhen creating your RV travel itinerary, consider making fewer stops and spending more time at each destination. This will save on fuel and campsites costs as most of them offer discounts for lengthier stays.

By driving less and staying more, you'll receive an additional benefit: It's much more relaxing to know that once you've turned off the ignition you're settling in for a while. Also, by spending more time in one place, you'll be able to do some more in-depth exploring of the area.

Tip: Look online at the local newspaper for the area you'll be visiting. Check for listings of events that you might not hear about otherwise … and don't forget to look in the classifieds for yard sales and flea markets, too!

5. Stop and Shop - At Local Discount or Dollar StoresWhen you need to refill on groceries avoid supermarkets and convenience stores where prices are at a premium. Instead, look for local discount and dollar stores and roadside fruit and vegetable stands -- depending on the season. You might not save much money there, but there's nothing better than freshly picked produce.

Keep an eye open for discount outlets in the area. And stop at flea markets and yard sales where you might find a one-of-a-kind treasure. Not only do these unconventional choices offer the opportunity to find unusual items, it's a great way to get to know the local neighborhoods and people.

Tip: Keep your birthday and holiday gift list handy – you might spot the perfect knickknack for a family member at someone's yard sale!

Some Final Frugal RV Travel Tips:

• Make use of the cheaper parks, like state parks • Join Good Sam Club for 10% discount at their parks• Subscribe to RV magazines for great ideas on RV travel• Shop around for best prices on camping stuff like Wal-Mart,

K-Mart, GI Joes - instead of RV stores• Avoid buying your RV "supplies" - like toilet paper - that claim to

be for RVs/motorhomes. Save money and buy the cheap stuff. • Save money and cook all your meals in the RV; don't eat out. You

can even make dishes ahead and store in your RV's refrigerator• Ask for senior discounts everywhere you go• If members of AAA, see if any campgrounds give discounts.

Look at a "Trailer Life Campground Directory" at your local library to compare camping fees.

• Plan!!

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Defining Home Care: Understanding Your OptionsHome Care is a service that assists those in need to continue living and celebrating life from the comfort of their own home. Home care

is a model of care that includes both professional and informal support networks that include family and friends. To remain independent, these individuals work together to meet your goals. At some point, you may determine that a professional in-home care company is needed to join your Care Team.

Considering your optionsWhen selecting a Home Care company, you will have many questions. Chances are, if you’re researching senior care you’ve heard a

lot about senior housing options such as a nursing home, assisted living community, adult day care, retirement community, or continuing care retirement community. These elderly care options all have unique benefits, however, at home care is often the preferred choice for seniors who wish to age in place at their own home. Your financial, social, and health situation will often determine which environment you choose. Depending on your loved ones needs, you may opt for him or her to receive non-medical home care to provide them with companionship and supervision throughout the day when you’re unable to attend to their needs.

If your goal is to remain at home, we can helpWhen families choose the at home option, they are often choosing to keep the family together. While making the decision to age at

home is a great first step, there are many variations of home care and support services that you should know about. As you research your options, start by understanding the options available in your community:

• Home and Community Based Services: Are to help seniors and disabled adults with physical or mental limitations to live in their own home. Some are paid by the government, non-profits, or other businesses depending on qualification and need.

• Non-Medical Home Care Company: You receive services from professional caregivers, who have many years of experience. Typically care is paid privately and with long-term care insurance.

• Home Health Agency: Is usually a medical variety of home care and provides mainly skilled care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for homebound patients. Usually funded by Medicaid, this payment source will only pay for skilled care for a limited amount of time and care workers must follow a prescribed treatment of medical support as directed by a physician. It may include home health agencies, medical equipment suppliers, technology services, hospice, social, and therapeutic providers. Please keep in mind that if you opt for a non-medical home care agency that these services may not be covered under Medicaid.

• Private Hire: Usually involves the family sourcing, screening, and hiring a caregiver directly. This process can be risky as the recruiting time is very resource intensive and opens more possibilities that you could hire an unqualified aide.

Regardless of the type of Home Care service you are researching, non-medical home care is a key part in supporting the Activities of Daily Living, such as dressing, bathing, & meal preparation, that will enable you or a loved one to stay at home. Griswold Home Care supports clients with personal care, homemaking, and companionship services to keep you safe and comfortable.

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Advantage Care Cottages:A New Option for Long Term Care for Seniors

Recognizing the overwhelming need for alternative care environments for seniors, Advantage Home Care has developed Advantage Care Cottages, a unique alternative to nursing home placement that is rooted in the belief that seniors deserve to age in the community, rather than institutions.

The living environment involves three seniors sharing a private, single-family home in a normal neighborhood. Berks VNA, Pottstown VNA and Advantage Home Care provide individualized personal care tailored to each resident’s needs to ensure they have 24/7 support, enabling them to remain in the environment that is most comfortable – an actual home.

“Advantage Care Cottages are designed to blend into the fabric of the community,” says Home Health Care Management President & CEO Lucille Gough. “These homes are authentic in every way –from the way they look, to how they are decorated, even the way they smell – it’s an authentic home for people who would otherwise be in a nursing home.”

In fact, you would not recognize an Advantage Care Cottage if you walked past it. They are well-kept homes in normal neighborhoods – there are no signs out front – but in reality, you’d be seeing one of Pennsylvania’s most innovative approaches to senior care.

“We have been serving Berks, Montgomery, and Chester counties, and the surrounding area, for more than 100 years. All of our services are geared toward enhancing seniors’ independence and ability to age in the community, not in an institution,” concluded Mrs. Gough. “Advantage Care Cottages will ensure that seniors have the opportunity to age with dignity, in safe and independent homes.”

“With few exceptions, home is where seniors want to remain,” says Mary Ellen Moreland, Director of Advantage Home Care. “Home is where they maintain their dignity and independence. Home is where they heal and recover faster and more effectively. Home is where the most cost-effective and flexible care can be delivered. We recognize the tremendous need in our community for this type of environment, and we have created Advantage Care Cottages to meet this need.”

Individuals who are interested in the residential opportunities of Advantage Care Cottages should email advantagecarecottages@hhcminc.orgor call 610-378-0491.

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What is Home Health Care?Home health care is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The goal of home health care is to treat an illness or injury. Home health care helps you get better, regain your independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible.

In general, home health care includes part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care, and other skilled care services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology (therapy) services. Services may also include medical social services or assistance from a home health aide. Usually, a home health care agency coordinates the services your doctor orders for you.

• Wound care for pressure sores or a surgical wound• Physical and occupational therapy• Speech-language therapy• Patient and caregiver education• Intravenous or nutrition therapy• Injections• Monitoring serious illness and unstable health status

• Help with basic daily activities like getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, eating, and using the bathroom

• Help with light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and cooking for the patient

NOTE: In order to cover home health care, Medicare and other health insurance plans have certain requirements. For example, Medicare requires you to be “ homebound. ” Read more about how Medicare covers home health care, or call your plan for more information.

If your doctor or referring health care provider decides you need home health care, they should give you a list of agencies that serve your area. If they suggest an agency or give you a list, they must tell you whether their organization has a financial interest in that agency.Use Home Health Compare to find out more about each agency and talk to your doctor or other health care provider about the information you find here. Keep these things in mind:

• There are differences in how home health agencies operate and the services they provide. Look closely at each agency and the services they offer, discuss your options with your doctor or other health care provider, and choose the agency that best meets your needs. Your choice should be honored by your doctor, hospital discharge planner, or other referring agency.

• Your choices may be limited by agency availability, or by your insurance coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare health plans, or other health insurance plans may require that you get home health services from agencies they contract with. Call your plan for more information.

Once your doctor refers you for home health services, the home health agency will schedule an appointment and come to your home to talk to you about your needs and ask you some questions about your health. The home health agency staff will also talk to your doctor about your care and keep your doctor updated about your progress. Doctor’s orders are needed to start care. It is important that home health staff see you as often as the doctor ordered.Here are some examples of what the home health staff should do:

• Check what you are eating and drinking. • Check your blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and breathing. • Check that you are taking your prescription and other drugs and any

treatments correctly. • Ask if you’re having pain. • Check your safety in the home. • Teach you about your care so you can take care of yourself. • Coordinate your care. This means they must communicate regularly with

you, your doctor, and anyone else who provides care to you.

As a patient of a Medicare-approved home health agency, you have several rights and the home health agency must provide you with a written copy of them. They include rights such as the following:

• The right to choose your home health agency. (For members of managed care plans, the choices will depend upon which home health agencies your plan works with.)

• The right to have your property treated with respect • The right to be given a copy of your plan of care, and participate in

decisions about your care • The right to have your family or guardian act for you if you are unable • The right to make complaints to the agency or the State Survey Agency

about your treatment, care that’s not provided, or staff shows disrespect for you or your property

For more information go to www.medicare.gov, and select Home Health Compare.

Examples of skilled home health services include:

Examples of home health aide services include:

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Bayada Nurses 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 610-406-9000Berks VNA 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 610-378-0491

chestnut Knoll 3 3 3 3 610-473-3328comfort Keepers 3 3 3 3 3 610-678-8000

compassionate concern Home care 3 3 3 610-780-4009Griswold special care 3 3 3 3 3 610-372-9940Heartland Home Health 3 3 3 3 3 888-800-0224

Home instead senior care 3 3 3 610-372-2500Maxim Healthcare services 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 610-678-1594

Patientcare 3 3 3 610-373-0300senior Helpers 3 3 3 3 610-323-0460

seniors Helping seniors 3 3 3 3 610-898-0090the Birches at Home 3 3 3 267-933-6800

United Disabilities services 3 3 3 888-837-4235Visiting Angels 3 3 3 610-898-7880

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Some strategies to consider:

• Keep thermostat between 68 and 70 degrees. It will be an additional expense, but a necessary one. (Low income seniors might be able to receive help with their heating bills. Check with the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR). A list of participating states (and other available assistance programs) can be obtained on their web site.

• Space heaters are a good way to heat a small space, such as a bedroom or den, but be very careful that the heater has enough safety features so as not to place your loved-one in a dangerous situation. You will want to choose one that can be set to turn off when the room reaches a certain temperature or when the heating unit falls over. My own father tends to keep his room at 78-80 degrees.

• Advise your elder to optimize clothing choices for warmth during the day by dressing in layers of loose-fitting, lightweight garments. This helps to keep warm air between each layer.

• Layering additional blankets on the bed at night is helpful and works to keep warmth between layers. Electric blankets are not such a good idea for elders because they can sometimes burn delicate skin.

• When going outdoors, elders should wear mittens instead of gloves because they allow space for warm air and for the fingers to touch each other, thereby generating warmth.

• Eating enough food to keep their weight up is also important in keeping heat inside the body. Warms foods like oatmeal and soups are comforting and nutritious.

• With the cold weather often comes continued ice and snow. This can increase an elderly person's chance of falling, so precautions must be taken for this situation, as well. I try to keep my father OFF the ice and snow as much as possible by parking the car in the garage and dropping him at the curb in front of buildings when possible. It's not always possible to do this though, so some other suggestions would be:

Winter weather can be a trying season for anybody living in colder climates, but for those of us caring for seniors, it is a time to remember that the colder weather can pose a higher risk of health and safety challenges for these aging loved ones. The American Geriatric Society Foundation for health states that since older adults have slower metabolisms, they don't produce enough heat from their own body. They are also frequently affected by poor circulation and thus are prone to cold hands, feet, ears, nose, etc. That's why it's difficult for them to FEEL warm and why it's important to know how to keep them warm, both indoors and outdoors.

• Provide your loved-one with non-skid boots to wear outdoors. Even when he or she is using a walker, the non-skid boots will be an improvement. (This may be a good time to introduce a walker if your aging loved one is not already using one.)

• Replace the rubber tips on canes or walkers well before they are worn so that they won't become slippery when wet.

• Pay attention to the walking surface and avoid any "slippery" areas.

• Keep sidewalks at the elder's home clear and apply salt or sand to icy patches.

• Keep a good, stable (stabilize with carpet-stay) doormat so that boots will not be slippery when re-entering the home.

• If your loved one is living independently, be certain that their electric and/or gas bills are being paid. You might want to take note of who provides these services so that if a lapse in service takes place at a future date, it can easily be remedied.

• Because seniors are often confined to their homes during these icy cold months, and can become lonely, check with your local area on aging or your place of worship for programs with "senior buddy visits".

With a little extra attention to comfort and safety, winter can be a very pleasant season for our elders.

Simple Strategiesto Keep Elders Safe and Comfortable

During Cold Winter WeatherBy Shelley Webb

Shelley Webb, a Geriatric Care Manger, has been a registered nurse for over 30 years with experience in the fields of neonatal intensive care, dialysis, case management and geriatrics. She founded The Intentional Caregiver in 2008 in order to support caregivers of aging parents and loved ones._In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, raising chickens, ballet classes and wine tasting.

Please see http://www.IntentionalCaregiver.com

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Fact: At age 65, older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires or falls compared to the population at large.

Fact:Thirty percent of people age 65 and older are involved in falls each year, the leading cause of death from unintentional injury in the home.

Fact: In the U.S. and Canada, adults age 65 and older make up about 12 percent of the population and their numbers are increasing.

Most Fall Can be PreventedEach year, thousands of older Americans fall at home. Many of them are seriously injured, and some are disabled. In 2002, more than 12,800 people over age 65 died and 1.6 million were treated in emergency departments because of falls

Among people 65 years and older, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Each year in the United States, nearly one third of older adults experience a fall.

Center for Disease ControlThe following checklist will ask you as a family member or owner/manager to review the home or apartment of a senior citizen and offer this checklist for them to use. Please customize this list to suit your own.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Make Your Home SaferBy: Howard Bell

National Fire Protection Association

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/551061

YES NO1 Is there a light switch at the top and bottom of all stairs

2 With the light on can you clearly see the outline of each step

3 So all stairways have sturdy handrails on both sides

4 Do all handrails run the full length of the stairs slightly beyond the steps

5 Are all steps in good repair. None should be broken or loose

6 Are all small rugs secure when you walk on them or do they slide

7 Do all the carpets lie flat

8 Are all lamp cords and extension cords out of the way

9 Do all entrances have outside lights on interior and exterior

10 Does the doorbell ring loudly for the hard of hearing

11 Are all walkways free and clear of holes and cracks

12 Is there unnecessary clutter in any room

13 Are all the doorway thresholds flat to reduce trip hazard

14 Is there a working phone jack by the bed

15 Do you have an emergency exit plan

16 Do you have all the emergency phone numbers and their location

17 Is the house properly sealed against cold weather

18 Do you have nightlights in the bedroom, bathroom and all the stairs

19 Is there a smoke detector in every bedroom and hallway

20 Keep a working flashlight and cell phone by the bed

YES NO

1 Are their grips or a rub-ber mat in the bathtub

2 Is there a grip bar in the tub and near the toilet

3Is the toilet too low, there are booster seats that raise the seat area

4 Are all rugs secure

YES NO

1Is there a fire extinguisher in the kitchen

2 Is there a smoke detector in the kitchen

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Active seniors will soon have a new retirement living

option in EPHRATA with no buy-in fees.

The models are now open for Keystone Villa at Ephrata. Located at 100 North State Street, Ephrata, PA the building will be home

to about 160 new residents. The four-story residence will consist of 139 apartments; 78 Independent Living, 43 Personal Care and 18 Memory Care. The 150,000 sq. ft building designed by Muhlenberg Greene Architects, LTD will open in Fall of 2014.

Residents are looking for an active lifestyle both on campus and within the surrounding community. When Keystone Villa is choosing a location, convenience is top priority. Ephrata has just that with an abundance of local entertainment, retail shops and medical services nearby.

Keystone Villa offers an impressive package of amenities such as meals, housekeeping, linen service, transportation to local outings, and an abundance of social, recreational and educational activities! Apartment styles feature spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedrooms that are complete with wall-to-wall carpeting, kitchenettes, large bathrooms, and ample closet space. With a number of floor plans available, it is easy to discover which one is right for you. This carefree and healthy lifestyle will allow you to focus on enjoying life. Residents can keep active at the fitness center, relax in the outdoor courtyard, escape to the beauty salon, take in a good book from the library, or meet friends for a drink at the Bottle Club. An activity-packed calendar is a great way to meet new friends or relax with family.

“We’re building more than a building, we’re building a community for seniors to live in, a place where they can feel secure, where they can meet new friends, where they can stay active,” said Jim Elliott, general partner.

Keystone Villa Retirement Communities opened its first building in Douglassville for Independent Living in 2005, which expanded to 123 apartments in 2008. In 2009 the Douglassville campus added a second building of 83 apartments adjacent to the Independent Living residence for Personal Care and Memory Care. In 2010, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood opened with 125 apartments for Independent Living and Personal Care.

“The difference is not in the services that we provide, but in the human approach that we take when we are delivering those services: a smile, a friendly greeting, a hug, a word of encouragement and time to listen,” said Chris Henderson, Regional Director of Operations.

Keystone Villa at Ephrata is a distinctive retirement community conveniently located at 100 North State Street, Ephrata, PA. To schedule a personal tour, please call 717-738-5700 or log onto www.KeystoneVilla.com. Pre-construction wait-list deposits are currently being taken, so be the first to choose your apartment!

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evans retirement centerPC • 610-944-7257Fleetwood PA

Golden living center of readingN • 610-779-8522reading PA

Golden ridge at Furnace KnollPC • 610-693-5850robesonia PA

Grand View ManorPC• 610-944-1800Fleetwood PA

Green Hills ManorPC • 610-775-1451 10 tranquility lanereading PA 19607

Harmony Hill Assisted livingPC • 610-589-5415Womelsdorf PA

the HawthornePC • 610-375-9696reading PA

Hearthstone at AmityPc • 610-385-7600Douglassville PA

Hearthstone at MaidencreekPc • 610-926-7600reading PA

the Heritage of Green Hillsccrc • 484-269-5100reading PA

The Highlands at WyomissingCCRC, A/D • 610-775-23002000 Cambridge AvenueWyomissing PA 19610www.TheHighlands.comKeystone Villa at DouglassvilleIND, PC, A/D • 610-385-50021152A Ben Franklin Highway EastDouglassvilla, PA 19518www.keystonevilla.com

Directory of Residential Facilities inBERKS, CHESTER, LANCASTER, LEBANON, LEHIGH & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES

Properties in boldface are advertisers in The Senior GuidebookLists provided and updated by PA Dept of Health, PA Dept of Insurance, and the County Offices of Aging

Email changes/additions to: seniorguidebook@mac.com

AA - Active Adult IND - independent living PC – Personal care/Assisted living N - skilled Nursing

RHB – rehabilitation A/D - Alzeimer’s & Dementia care CCRC – continuing care retirement community (Assisted living/skilled Nursing/independent living)

BERKS Keystone Villa at FleetwoodIND, PC • 484-637-8200501 Hoch Rd.Blandon, PA 19510www.keystonevilla.com

Kutztown ManorN • 610-683-6220Kutztown PA

laurel Personal care HomeN, PC • 610-562-2284Hamburg PA

liberty squarePC • 610-589-1679stouchsburg PA

the lutheran Home at toptonCCRC, A/D • 800-322-9597 topton PA

the Manor At Market squareIND, PC • 610-373-0800reading PA

Manor care Health servicesN, A/D • 610-374-5166West reading PA

Manor care Health servicesN, A/D • 610-921-9292laureldale PA

Manor care Health servicesN, A/D • 610-670-2100sinking spring PA

Manorcare PottstownN • 610-323-1837Pottstown PA

Mifflin centerN • 610-777-7841shillington PA

Mifflin courtPC • 610-796-1600shillington PA

Miller Personal care HomePC • 610-374-9203reading PA

Berkshire commonsPC, A/D • 610-779-3993reading PA

Berkshire centerN • 610-779-0600reading PA

Berkshire ManorN • 610-779-0600reading, PA

Berks HeimN • 610-376-4841leesport PA

Berks leisure livingPC • 610-916-8833leesport PA

Bernet Golden Age Guest HomePC • 610-689-5360Birdsboro PA

Beverly Healthcare readingN • 610-779-8522exeter PA

Buehrle Assisted livingPC, A/D • 610-682-1360topton PA

chestnut KnollPC, A/D • 610-473-8066Boyertown PA

colonial Manor Adult HomePC • 610-385-6175Douglassville PA

columbia cottagePC • 610-927-0310Wyomissing PA

country Meadows of WyomissingIND, PC, A/D • 610-374-3122Wyomissing, PA

Danken HousePC • 610-678-9282Wernersville PA

elmcroft of readingPC • 610-370-2211reading PA

Phoebe Berks Health Care CenterN, RHB • 610-678-40021 Heidelberg DriveWernersville PA 19565www.phoebe.org

Phoebe Berks VillageCCRC • 610-927-85501 Reading DriveWernersville PA 19565www.phoebe.org

Phoebe Berks Village CommonsPC • 610-927-8512 1 Reading DriveWernersville PA 19565www.phoebe.org

Providence HouseIND • 610-376-7787reading PA

rittenhouse senior livingof readingPC • 610-208-8890reading PA

sacred Heart VillaPC • 610-929-5751reading PA

spruce ManorN, A/D, RHB • 610-374-5175West reading PA

stabon Manor Personal care HomePC • 610-373-2272reading PA

twin spruce of MyerstownIND • 717-866-2938Myerstown PA

the Villa st. elizabethPC • 610-478-1201reading PA

Walnut Woods of BoyertownIND • 610-367-6616Boyertown PA

Wyomissing Nursing &rehabilitation centerN • 610-376-3991Wyomissing PA

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LANCASTER lancashire terraceretirement VillageIND • 717-569-3215lancaster PA

landis Homesretirement communityCCRC, A/D • 717-569-3271lititz PA

laurel View Memory supportAssisted livingA/D • 717-355-6000New Holland PA

the long communityPC • 717-381-4900lancaster PA

the long HomePC • 717-397-3926lancaster PA

longwood ManorPC • 717-426-0033Maytown PA

luther AcresCCRC • 717-626-6884lititz PA

Magnolias of lancasterA/D • 717-560-1100lancaster PA

Manorcare Health servicesPC, N • 717-367-1377elizabethtown PA

Manorcare Health servicesN • 717-397-4261lancaster PA

Maple Farms Nursing centerN • 717-859-1191Akron PA

Masonic Village at elizabethtownCCRC • 717-367-1121elizabethtown PA

Meadow ridgePC/AL • 717-490-8100lancaster PA

Mennonite HomeCCRC, A/D • 717-393-1301lancaster PA

Moravian ManorCCRC • 717-626-0214lititz PA

Mountain View Assisted livingPC • 717-355-6000New Holland PA

Moyer Personal care HomePC • 717-721-6194ephrata PA

Mt. Hope Nazarene retirement communityN • 717-665-6365Manheim PA

the Muhlenberg lodgePC • 717-627-2335lititz PA

Oak leaf ManorPC • 717-872-9100Millersville PA

Oak leaf Manor NorthPC, A/D • 717-898-4663landisville PA

Personal touch Assisted livingPC • 717-733-3880ephrata PA

Pleasant Viewretirement communityCCRC • 717-665-2445Manheim PA

Quarryville Presbyterianretirement communityCCRC, A/D • 717-786-7321Quarryville PA

red rose ManorPC • 717-394-8999lancaster PA

rheems Nursing centerN • 717-367-1831rheems PA

st. Anne’s retirement communityN, PC, IND • 717-285-5443columbia PA

st. John’s Herr estateIND, PC • 717-684-0678columbia PA

sunny crest HomePC • 610-286-5000Morgantown PA

susquehanna Valley reha-bilitation and Nursing FacilityN • 717-684-7555columbia PA

United Zion HomeCCRC • 717-626-2071lititz PA

Village Vista skilled Nursing Facility N • 717-397-5583lancaster PA

Vineyard of centervillePC • 717-299-2919lancaster PA

evergreen estatesretirement communityPC • 717-394-2208lancaster PA

Fairmount HomesCCRC • 717-354-4111ephrata PA

Faith Friendship Villaof MountvillePC • 717-285-5596Mountville PA

Friendship communityPC • 717-656-2466lititz PA

Garden spot VillageCCRC, A/D • 717-355-6000New Holland PA

Golden living center N • 717-397-4281lancaster PA

the GrovesPC • 717-733-2040ephrata PA

Hamilton ArmsN • 717-393-0419lancaster PA

Harrison House of christianaN • 610-593-6901christiana PA

Harvest View Assisted livingCCRC • 717-445-4551Narvon PA

Heatherbank Nursing andrehabilitation centerN • 717-684-7555columbia PA

Hershey Mill HomePC • 717-285-3358Mountville PA

Hearthstone retirement VillaPC • 717-492-9692Mount Joy PA

Homestead VillageCCRC • 717-397-4831lancaster PA

Hope HousePC • 717-293-9089lancaster PA

lancashire Hall Nursing andrehabilitation centerN • 717-569-3211lancaster PA

Akron HavenPC • 717-859-4141Akron PA

Audubon VillaN, PC • 717-626-0211lititz PA

Brereton Manor Guest HomePC • 717-872-2403Washington Boro PA

Brethren VillageCCRC • 717-569-2657lancaster PA

calvary Fellowship HomesCCRC • 717-393-0711lancaster PA

cambridge lancasterPC • 717-397-3000lancaster PA

cherry street HomePC • 717-684-7060columbia PA

cocalico Assisted livingPC • 717-335-2244Denver PA

cocalico christian HomePC • 717-336-1788Denver PA

colonial HallPC • 717-397-3000lancaster PA

colonial lodgePC • 717-336-5501Denver PA

conestoga ViewN, RHB, A/D • 717-299-7850lancaster PA

country Meadows of lancasterPC, A/D • 717-392-4100lancaster, PA

country View ManorPC • 717-284-3350Quarryville PA

Denver Nursing HomeN, PC • 717-627-1123stevens PA

ephrata ManorIND, N, PC • 717-738-4940ephrata PA

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LEBANON

LEHIGHArden courtsA/D • 610-366-9010Allentown PA

Atria BethlehemIND, PC, A/D • 610-317-0700Bethlehem PA

Blough Healthcare centerN • 610-868-4982Bethlehem PA

cedarbrook Nursing HomesN • 610-395-3727cedarbrook lehigh county Home Allentown PA

country Meadows of AllentownPC, IND, A/D • 610-395-6521Allentown PA

David A Miller Assisted LivingPC • 610-794-53001925 Turner StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.org

Fellowship ManorN, PC, IND • 610-799-3000Whitehall PA

Good shepherd Home BethlehemN • 610-807-5600Bethlehem PA

Good shepherd Homelongterm care FacilityN • 610-776-3136Allentown PA

Green Meadows at AllentownPC • 610-434-7433Allentown PA

Holy Family ManorN • 610-865-5595Bethlehem PA

Kirkland VillageCCR • 610-691-4504Bethlehem PA

lehigh Manor Nursing & rehab center N, A/D • 610-366-0500Macungie PA

lehigh Valley Hospital tcU• 610-402-3300 Allentown PA

liberty Nursing And rehab centerN • 610-432-4351Allentown PA

luther crest retirement communityCCRC • 610-391-8220Allentown PA

Manorcare Health svcs AllentownN, A/D • 610-776-7522Allentown PA

Manorcare Health svcs-Bethlehem iN, A/D • 610-865-6077Bethlehem PA

Manorcare Health svcs-Bethlehem iiN • 610-861-0100Bethlehem PA

Moravian Village of BethlehemCCRC • 610-954-7349Bethlehem PA

Mosser Nursing HomeN, A/D • 610-395-5661trexlertown PA

New seasons at MountainviewPC, RHB, A/D • 610-797-4651Allentown PA

New seasons at AllentownPC, RHB • 610-433-9220Allentown PA

Phoebe ApartmentsIND • 610-794-62621901 West Linden StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.org

Phoebe HomeN, RHB • 610-435-90371925 Turner StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.orgPhoebe TerraceRetirement CommunityAA • 610-794-60001940 Turner StreetAllentown PA 18104www.phoebe.org

sacred Heart Hospital tcFAllentown PA • 610-776-4500

st. luke’s tcU• 610-954-4242Bethlehem PA

traditions of HanoverIND • 610-882-0400Bethlehem, PA

Valley Manor Nursing And rehabN • 610-282-1919coopersburg PA

Westminster VillageCCRC • 610-434-6245Allentown PA

Kar-lyn HomesPC • 717-274-7525lebanon PA

Kindred PlaceIND • 717-867-5572Annville PA

lebanon Valley Brethren Home• 717-838-5406Palmyra PA

lebanon Valley HomeN • 717-867-4467Annville PA

linden VillagePC, A/D • 717-274-7400lebanon PA

Manorcare Health servicesN, A/D • 717-273-8595lebanon PA

Palmyra Nursing HomeN • 717-838-3011Palmyra PA

Pleasant View retirementcommunityCRC, A/D • 717-665-2445Manheim PA

rothermel l caplan tcU• 717-270-7729lebanon PA

spang crest ManorPC, N, RHB, Daycare• 717-274-1495 lebanon PA

stoneridge Poplar runCCRC • 717-866-3200Myerstown, PA

stoneridge towne centerN RHB PC A/D 717-866-3200Myerstown, PA

the traditions of HersheyIND • 717-838-2330Palmyra, PA

twin Oaks Nursing HomePC, N • 717-838-2231campbelltown PA

twin spruce of MyerstownPC • 717-866-2938Myerstown PA

United christian church HomeCCRC • 717-867-4636Annville PA

York streetPC • 717-272-1124lebanon PA

Welsh Mountain samaritan HomePC • 717-355-9522New Holland PA

Westvue at Homestead VillagePC • 717-397-4831lancaster PA

Willow Valleyretirement communitiesCCRC • 717-464-6800lancaster PA 800-770-5445

Willow Valley – the Glen N, PC • 717-464-6161lancaster PA

Willow Valley – Meadow ridgePC • 717-490-8100Willow street PA

Willow View HomePC • 717-786-5519Willow street PA

Woodcrest Villaretirement communityccrc, A/D • 717-390-4100lancaster PA

Woodland Heightsretirement communityCCRC • 717-445-8741Narvon PA

Zerbe sisters Nursing centerN • 717-445-4551Narvon PA

cedar HavenN, A/D • 717-274-0421lebanon PA

columbia cottage-Palmyra• 717-832-2900Palmyra PA

cornwall ManorCCRC • 717-273-2647cornwall PA

elmcroft of lebanonPC • 717-228-0909labanon PA

Hearthstone Manor of lebanonPC, A/D • 717-272-8782lebanon PA

Hill Farm estatePC, IND • 717-867-5176Annville PA

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Adult Daycare Resource Directorylynch Homes Adult Day careMalvern PA Ph. 610-647-4309

tel Hai Adult Day careHrs: 6:00 AM-7:00 PMHoney Brook PA Ph. 610-273-9333

BERKS

LANCASTER

CHESTER

LEBANON

LEHIGH

MONTGOMERY

MONTGOMERY

eldergardenlebanon PAPh. 717-274-3821Palmyr PAPh. 717-832-3854

spang crest ManorAdult Day serviceslebanon PAPh. 717-272-1495

concepts of lehigh ValleyBethlehem PAPh. 610-866-7600

lifepath, Older AdultDaily living centerBethlehem PAPh. 610-814-3141

sarah care Adult Day servicesHrs: M-F 6:30 AM-6:00 PMsat. 8:00 AM-3:00 PMAllentown PAPh. 610-391-1576

Westminster VillageAllentown PAPh. 610-782-8390

Adult Day serviceslansdale PAPh. 215-855-8296

souderton PAPh. 215-703-0523

Advance lane training &employment corporationHrs: 8:30 AM-5:00 PMcolmar PAPh. 215-822-6417

Applied skills industriesHuntingdon Valley PAPh. 215-938-7767

Beelong Adult Day servicesHatboro PAPh. 215-675-0103

Bon Homie Older AdultDaily living centerHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PMlimerick PAPh. 610-792-8820

center Point training centerWorcester PAPh. 610-584-0550

evergreen Adult Day ProgramWyndmoor PAPh. 215-233-6309

Frederick Mennonite community Adult Day careHrs: M-F 7:00 AM-5:30 PMFrederick, PAPh: 610-754-7878

Helen l. Weiss senior Day ProgramNorth Wales PAPh. 215-371-2121

Helping HandsBechtelsville PAPh. 610-754-6491

Main line Adult Day centerBryn Mawr PAPh. 610-527-4220

Manatawny ManorAdult Day servicesHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PMPottstown PA Ph. 610-705-3749

Montgomery AdultDaily living centerlansdale PAPh. 215-855-7997

senior Adult Activities center of Montgomery countyNorristown PAPh. 610-275-1960

senior care of Blue BellBlue Bell PAPh. 610-828-4144

senior care of GibraltarHorsham PAPh. 215-443-5300

Adult Day servicesat Garden spot VillageHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PMNew Holland PAPh. 717-355-6226

ephrata Arearehabilitation servicesephrata PAPh. 717-733-0710

lancaster Generationslancaster PAPh. 717-656-8783

lancaster regional Medical centerlancaster PAPh. 717-295-8211

landis Homes Adult Day serviceslititz PAPh. 717-581-3920

Masonic VillageAdult Daily living centerelizabethtown PAPh. 717-361-5353

PAi Adult Day serviceslancaster PAPh. 717-519-6740

spanish Americancivic Associationlancaster PAPh. 717-397-6267

the senior center Adult Daily careM-F 7:30 AM-5:30 PMGap PAPh. 717-442-2496

sarah care of Great ValleyM-F 7:00 AM-6:00 PMMalvern PAPh. 610-251-0801

Ageless HarmonyAdult senior Day careHrs: 7:30 AM-5:00 PMlaureldale PA Ph. 610-929-1197Mt. Penn PA 610-898-0712 sinking spring PA Ph. 610-685-2382

Down on the Farm Adult DaycareHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PMDouglassville PA Ph. 610-385-6175

Fox Hunt Meadowsenior Day respite FarmHrs: 8:00 AM-8:00 PMBirdsboro PA Ph. 610-582-9887

Phoebe Berkstranquility PlaceHrs: 7:00 AM-5:30 PM / M-FWernersville PA Ph. 610-927-8940

Prospectus senior Day servicesHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PMreading PAPh. 610-372-4637

st. Joseph Adult Day servicesHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PMreading PAPh. 610-378-2267

Woodhaven Day care for AdultsHrs: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM2405 New Holland roadshillington, PA 19607Ph. 610-777-4579

Adult care of chester countyHrs: 6:30 AM-6:30 PMexton PA Ph. 610-363-8044Kennett square PAPh. 610-444-4413

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Berks County610-478-6500

www.berksaging.org Chester County

610-344-6350www.chesco.org/aging

Lancaster County717-299-7979

www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_agingLebanon County

717-273-9262Lehigh County610-782-3200

www.lehighcounty.org (Select Human Services)

Montgomery County610-278-3601

www.montcopa.org/mcaas/

Berks County Veterans Affairs726 Cherry St., Reading 19602

610-378-5601veterans@countyofberks.com

OFFICES OF AGING

VEtERANS AFFAIRS

StAtE & COUNtY RESOURCES OtHER SENIOR RESOURCES

AAA Reading-Berks800-373-4339

www.aaardgberks.com AARP PA State Office

717-238-2277 • www.aarp.orgBureau of Consumer Protection

717-787-9707National Council on the Aging

www.ncoa.orgPACENET Prescription Programs

800-225-PACE PA Department of Aging

717-783-1550PANPHA

www.panpha.orgSilver Sneakers Fitness Program

www.silversneakers.com

Local Resources & Websites

Pennsylvaniawww.state.pa.us

Berks Countywww.co.berks.pa.us

Berks Encorewww.BerksEncorePa.org

Chester Countywww.chesco.orgLancaster County

www.co.lancaster.pa.usLebanon County

www.pacounties.org/LebanonLehigh County

www.lehighcounty.orgMontgomery Countywww.montcopa.orgPA Senior Centers

www.paseniorcenters.orgPA State Senior Games

www.keystonegames.com

Here are two recipes sure to warm the home this autumn.Classic Baked Ziti

• 16 oz Ziti noodles• 1 lb. lean ground beef• ½ cup chopped onion• 2 cloves minced garlic• 6 cups meatless spaghetti sauce,

divided (jarred or homemade)• 1 cup pasta water, reserved

from cooking ziti

Ingredients:• 2 cups shredded Mozzarella• 1 cup grated Parmesan

cheese, divided

Preparation:- Slightly undercook Ziti, about a minute less that al dente.- Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, cover and set aside.- Preheat over to 375- In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook beef, onion, and garlic. - Stirring frequently, 6-8 minutes or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.- Stir in 5 cups of spaghetti sauce and pasta water.- Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.- Mix meat sauce with pasta.- Spoon ½ of the ziti mixture into a 13”x9”x2” baking dish.- Sprinkle with Mozzarella and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.- Top with remaining Ziti mixture and remaining 1 cup of spaghetti sauce.- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese (I also add additional Mozzarella cheese)- Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

World’s Best Cookies (at least Tilly thinks so)

• 2 cups Butter• 24oz Chocolate Chips• 4 cups Flour• 2 cups Brown Sugar• 2 tsp. Soda• 1 tsp. Salt• 2 cups Sugar• One 8oz Hershey Bar (grated)• 5 cups blended Oatmeal• 4 eggs• 2 tsp Baking Powder• 2 tsp. Vanilla• 3 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Ingredients:

Preheat oven to 375° Preparation:

Prep time: 30 minutesBake Time: 30 min.Serves 6-8

Makes 112 cookies

- Measure oatmeal, and blend in blender to a fine powder.- Cream the butter and both sugars.- Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda.- Add chocolate chips, Hershey bar, and nuts.- Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet.- Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

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Your Ultimate Resource... Senior Guidebook to Berks County

Providing seniors, baby boomers, and their families a complete resource for their housing, home care and aging needs.

• Complete Facility Directory

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• Local Resources

www.berksseniorguide.com

Top Grossing Movies of the 60’s

Year Title Actors Gross

1960 Spartacus Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Tony Curtis

$14,000,000

1961 West Side Story Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Russ Tamblyn

$43,656,000

1962 Lawrence of Arabia Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn and Alec Guiness

$44,824,000

1963 Cleopatra Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowell, Martin Landau

$57,777,000

1964 Goldfinger Sean Connery, Gert Frobe, Honor Blackman, and Harold Sakata

$124,900,000

1965 The Sound of Music Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Nicholas Hammond

$163,214,000

1966 The Bible: In the Beginning

Michael Parks, Richard Harris, John Huston, George C. Scott, Ava Gardner, Stephen Boyd, Peter O'Toole

$34,900,000

1967 The Graduate Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels, Murray Hamilton, and Elizabeth Wilson

$104,901,000

1968 2001: A Space Odyssey

Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and Douglas Rain

$56,700,000

1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross

$102,308,000

Top Grossing Movies of the 70’s

Year Title Actors Gross

1970 Love Story Ali MacGraw, Ryan O’Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland

$106,397,000

1971 Billy Jack Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor $98,000,000

1972 The Godfather Marlon Brando and Al Pacino James Caan and Robert Duvall

$133,698,000

1973 The Sting Paul Newman, Robert Bedford, Robert Shaw

$156,000,000

1974 Blazing Saddles Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Slim Pickens, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise

$119,500,000

1975 Jaws Roy scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss

$260,000,000

1976 Rocky Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Bert Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith

$117,235,000

1977 Star Wars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness

$307,263,000

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Consider an Aging in Place Specialist.

Aging in place specialists are people who consult with construction companies and homeowners in remodeling homes for the needs of older adults. Some contractor's work with people certified in aging in place design and remodeling; the National Association of Homebuilders and Home Innovation Research Labs offer a Certified Aging in Place Specialist credential for experts in the field. If you are considering making adjustments to your home, ask your construction company if they work with a certified aging-in-place specialist.

Know the modifications you need.

Aging in place remodeling adjustments could be as simple as adding bars in the bathroom and night-lights in the hallways-or as complex as installing elevators or moving your master bedroom and bathroom downstairs.

Choose the right construction company.

Not all construction companies have experience in remodeling for seniors who want to age in place. Find out from your local hospital or health care facility, friends who have undergone similar remodeling efforts, and online to find construction companies with specific experience in this area.

Find small things you can do to make your home safer.

While a more extensive remodeling project is definitely important to consider, there are several things you can do at no or very little cost, without hiring a contractor. These include:

Remodeling your home is only part of the picture. Many people have difficulty aging in place because they're isolated-and can't get the help they need grocery shopping, getting to doctors' appointments, and more. Check for local resources that can provide help as you grow older. The National Aging In Place Council www.ageinplace.org, which has local chapters in a number of states, is a great place to start looking.

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• Widening hallways to accommodate walkers or wheelchairs.

• Adding bars to the toilet and the bath or shower.• Adding no-slip floors to your kitchen and bathrooms.• Putting all shelves within reach in the kitchen.• Adding a bathroom or bedroom to a lower level.• Installing night lights in hallways leading from the

bedroom to the bathroom.• Installing hand railings on stairs.• Installing light switches on both the top and bottom

of the stairs.• Installing an electric chairlift for stairs.• Replacing outdoor steps with ramps.• Installing a Medical Alert System.

• Programming emergency numbers into your phone• Getting rid of throw rugs that bunch up underfoot• Setting your water heater's maximum temperature

to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.• Removing any clutter or small furniture that presents

danger of tripping• Moving your furniture to give yourself room to

maneuver easily• Putting a lamp close to your bed

Some possible remodeling projects include:

As people age, even navigating stairs or getting into a bathtub can be a dangerous experience. Without special adjustments to accommodate changing needs, familiar and comfortable homes can become death traps.

However, it's possible to make your home safer-and increase the chances you'll be able to age in place. Aging in place remodeling projects have become big business-and could be a good idea for your home. Here are a few things to think about.

Aging in Place in the 21st Century: How It’s DoneBy Cheryl Culbertson