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Dear Friends:
We are proud to present to you the 2011 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide. As
Allegheny County’s legislative body, our duties include creating, enacting and altering services
and legislation that improve your quality of life. Since we are always seeking ideas for new
programs and ways to better current programs that affect you, we welcome and encourage your
thoughts, feelings and requests.
Each of us is dedicated to improving the lives of those within the senior community, and we
hope you will contact us to let us know how we are doing.
We thank the Pittsburgh Senior News for supplying this guide to the community; the
organization’s perpetual efforts exceed our expectations of quality. They have helped us
consolidate our programs into this comprehensive booklet for you.
John DeFazio, At-Large Matt Drozd, District 1 Jan Rea, District 2 Chuck McCullough. At-Large
412-350-6516 412-350-6525 412-350-6530 412-350-6520
Jim Burn, District 3 Michael Finnerty, District 4 Vince Gastgeb, District 5 Joan Cleary, District 6
412-350-6535 412-350-6540 412-350-6545 412-350-6550
Nick Futules, District 7 Charles Martoni, District 8 Bob Macey, District 9 Bill Robinson, District 10
412-350-6555 412-350-6560 412-350-6565 412-350-6570
www.SrCare.org 412-828-5600
counseling on long-term living options and community based LTCCAP offers the option of staying in one’s own home and,
services to newly admitted nursing home residents. if necessary, being transported to a day health center to re-
ceive required services, which can include in-home skilled
Several times per month, new admission reports from nursing
and personal care, meals on wheels, home safety assessments
facilities are given to the AAAs; they, in turn, are expected
and transportation.
to make long-term living (LTL) counseling visits in a timely
manner. LTL counseling includes working closely with family LIFE Pittsburgh and Community LIFE eligibility
members and caregivers, facility staff and providers to make requirements:
certain that the best LTL option, as determined by the con-
sumer and family members, is accessible to the individual. • Age 55 or older
For details about Enhanced Nursing Home Transition, visit
• Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid or able to pay pri-
www.aging.state.pa.us/aging. vately
• Determined to be clinically eligible by AAA
• Lives within the program’s service area
• Able to live safely in their home with LIFE’s services
To learn more about eligibility for LTCCAP, contact SeniorLine
at (412) 350-5460. Trained professionals are on hand to answer
questions and, if necessary, arrange for a home assessment
to determine which program would best suit your needs. LIFE
Pittsburgh can be reached at (412) 388-8050 and Community
LIFE can be reached at 1 (866) 419-1693.
Dom Care Program
The Domiciliary (Dom) Care program provides safe and sup-
portive housing for elderly, physically disabled, mentally ill
and mentally retarded residents in Allegheny County. Dom
To qualify, the person must be: Care is an adult foster care program that matches people
who cannot live independently with individuals or families
• age 60 or older. willing to open their homes. In return for their efforts, Dom
• age 18 or older with a physical disability that is expected Care providers receive a monthly payment.
to last for at least 12 months. Dom Care providers offer meals, assistance with daily activi-
• able to either independently or with support direct their ties, personal care, 24-hour supervision and companionship.
Dom Care homes are certified and inspected annually. CPR
care and handle their financial and legal matters.
and first aid training is provided for all Dom Care providers.
Services include but are not limited to: The support and companionship of the Dom Care program
helps individuals live full, happy, responsible lives, and be
• Adult day services • Home modifications valuable contributors to their communities.
• Advocacy • Information and referral Dom Care eligibility requirements:
• Affordable housing • Peer support and skills • Age 18 years or older
training
• Assistance finding or • Unable to live alone
accessing social and • Personal assistant services • Difficulty with daily living activities
recreational opportunities
• Personal emergency • Independently mobile or semi-mobile
• Equipment not available response systems
through health insurance • Willing to live with a family
• Respite for caregivers
Individuals on a limited income may be eligible to receive a
• Home delivered meals
• Transportation financial supplement to assist with payment for Dom Care
services.
M
any of us serve as caregivers at some point in our Ten Tips for Caregivers
lives—especially as we grow older. If you unexpect- 1. Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward
edly find yourself in a caregiver role, please know yourself with respite breaks often.
that there are plenty of services out there to help you. This
section of the Guide explains the many forms of support that 2. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in get-
ting professional help when you need it.
can help keep your loved one living independently for as
long as possible, while taking into consideration your needs 3. When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest
as a caregiver. specific things that they can do.
Caregiver Support
Respite care (volunteer or paid), Home Health Agencies or in- 4. Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition and
home non-medical care may be the answer. Or you may decide how to communicate effectively with doctors.
to hire a geriatric care manager to arrange and oversee your
5. There’s a difference between caring and doing. Be open
loved one’s care. Perhaps adult day care may be appropriate
to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one’s
for your situation. This section will give you an overview of
independence.
all of these services and more, and local resources for finding
the support you need. 6. Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in
the right direction.
In addition, it includes helpful checklists, health screening
information, tips on choosing a doctor and even making your 7. Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing and pulling.
hospital stay pleasant, if you or your loved one should need Be good to your back.
to spend time there. We are fortunate to have an abundance
8. Grieve for your losses and then allow yourself to dream
of these resources in Allegheny County; consider taking new dreams.
advantage of them. After all, you can’t adequately care for
someone else if you don’t care for yourself, as well. 9. Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength
in knowing that you are not alone.
10. Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
Provided by the National Family Caregivers Association.
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Caregiver Support
Aging Care:
www.nia.nih.gov
www.agingcare.com
Next Step in Care:
American Association of Retired Persons:
www.NextStepinCare.org
www.aarp.com
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving:
Caregiver Stress:
www.rosalynncarter.org
www.caregiverstress.com
Strength for Caring:
Caregiving in America:
www.strengthforcaring.com
www.CaregivinginAmerica.com
This Caring Home:
Care Pages:
www.ThisCaringHome.org
www.carepages.com
Children of Aging Parents: Today’s Caregiver:
www.caps4caregivers.org www.caregiver.com
Family Caregiver Alliance: Visiting Nurse Associations of America:
www.caregiver.org www.vnaa.org
Medicare: Well Spouse Association:
www.medicare.gov/caregivers www.wellspouse.org
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services?
• Are health problems making it challenging for you to maintain your independence at home?
Would you like recommendations to help you remain in your own home?
• Does your family live a distance away from you, and so you find it difficult to keep track of all
your doctor appointments?
• Do you lack information on community and support services to fit your needs?
• Are you having difficulty managing your medications?
Geriatric Care
• Would you benefit from someone arranging help for you to pay bills on time and keep track of
finances?
• Are you a caregiver who spends a lot of time going to medical appointments with your loved one?
• Do you want peace of mind regarding appropriate healthcare for yourself and your loved ones?
• Would you like to decrease emergency room visits or hospitalizations?
• Do you need help coordinating household chores and personal care? Would you like someone
to assist you or coordinate your care needs?
• Are you interested in Meals-on-Wheels or other home-delivered meals?
• Do you feel isolated?
• Would you like help with arranging transportation?
Coordinated Care
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Healthy at Home
The UPMC Staying-At-Home Program is
a geriatric care management program that provides
peace of mind for seniors and their loved ones.
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W
e all want to maintain the best possible health while
remaining independent in our own homes. Home Questions to consider when looking for a home health
Health Agencies, or HHAs, help older adults meet agency:
this goal by providing healthcare services to ill, disabled or 1. How long has the agency been serving your commu-
vulnerable individuals right in their residences. nity?
HHAs offer services such as:
2. Does the agency have brochures describing the services
• physical, occupational and speech therapy it offers and how much they cost? If so, get one.
Home Health Agencies
• personal caregivers
3. Is the agency an approved Medicare provider?
• home health aides and nursing
• social work 4. Is the agency’s quality of care certified by a national
Medicare may pay for services provided by HHAs that are accrediting body such as the Joint Commission for the
approved for certification by the Federal Health and Human Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations?
Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 5. Does the agency have a current license to practice (if
See page 22 for a partial list of HHAs licensed by the Depart- required in the state where you live)?
ment of Health in Pennsylvania.
6. Does the agency offer seniors a “patient’s bill of rights”
Who can get Medicare-covered home healthcare?
that describes the rights and responsibilities of both the
If your doctor decides that you need medical care at home and agency and the senior being cared for?
the home health agency caring for you is Medicare-certified,
7. Does the agency write a plan of care for the patient
you can receive services. You must need any of the following
services and must be homebound, or unable to leave home (with input from the patient, his/her doctor and family),
without help. and update the plan as necessary?
What services does home healthcare cover? 8. Does the care plan outline the patient’s course of treat-
ment, describing specific tasks to be performed by each
Skilled nursing care—that is, services and care that can only caregiver?
be performed by a registered or licensed practical nurse.
9. How closely do supervisors oversee care to ensure
Home health aide services—these aides support nurses by quality?
providing help with personal care tasks.
10. Will agency caregivers keep family members informed
Physical therapy—includes exercise to regain movement about the kind of care their loved one is getting?
and strengthen a body area, and training on how to do daily
activities. 11. Are agency staff members available around the clock,
seven days a week, if necessary?
Speech-language therapy—to regain and strengthen speech
skills. 12. Does the agency have a nursing supervisor available
to provide on-call assistance 24 hours a day?
Occupational therapy—to help with usual daily activities,
including learning new ways to eat, put on clothes, etc. 13. How does the agency ensure patient confidentiality?
Medical social services—to help you with social and emo- 14. How are agency caregivers hired and trained?
tional concerns related to an illness.
15. What is the procedure for resolving problems when
Certain medical supplies—like wound dressing (but not they occur, and who can I call with questions or com-
prescription drugs). plaints?
Durable medical equipment—such as a wheelchair or 16. How does the agency handle billing?
walker.
17. Is there a sliding fee schedule based on ability to pay,
Who orders home healthcare services?
and is financial assistance available to pay for services?
Most often, your doctor, social worker or hospital discharge
18. Will the agency provide a list of references for its
planner will help arrange for Medicare-covered home health
caregivers?
care. You have a say, however, in which home healthcare
agency you use. 19. Who does the agency call if the home healthcare worker
cannot come when scheduled?
Visit www.medicare.gov/Coverage/Home.asp for details about
home healthcare coverage and Medicare benefits. 20. What type of employee screening is done?
Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC is ranked among
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and care you should get for your health issue. You have the right to be involved in any decisions about your treatment. Your
plan of care should include the following:
Advantage Home Health Diversified Health Care Interim Healthcare Paramount Home Health
Services, LLC (412) 784-8888 (412) 436-2200 Services
(412) 440-0142 (412) 650-3100
Extended Family Care Landmark Home Health
Anova Home Healthcare (412) 241-7292 Care Personal Touch Home
(412) 859-8801 (724) 444-6767 Care
Family Home Health (412) 681-1044
Aseracare Home Health (412) 856-4000 Liken Home Care
and Hospice (412) 816-0113 PRN Health Service
(412) 271-2273 Family Hospice and 1 (800) 860-8222
Palliative Care Maxim Healthcare
Bayada Nurses (412) 572-8800 Services Renaissance Home Care
(412) 374-1440 (412) 563-5055
(412) 687-2838
Forbes Hospice
(412) 578-6788 Sandin Home Health
Care at Home Preferred Medi-Home Health
Services
(412) 967-1111 Agency
Gallagher Home Health (412) 816-2325
(412) 702-1840
Care Unlimited (412) 279-7800
St. Barnabas Home Care
(412) 367-3620 Northern Home Care (724) 444-5502
Loving Care Agency
(412) 781-1175, ext. 2060
Cedars Home Health Care (412) 920-1900
UPMC/Jefferson Regional
(412) 380-9500 Nursefinders of Western 1 (888) 860-2273
HealthSouth Harmerville
Pennsylvania
Celtic Healthcare Home Health Agency West Penn Allegheny
(412) 429-5880
1 (800) 355-8894 (412) 826-2799 Home Care
Omni Home Care (412) 330-4211
Concordia Visiting Nurses Heartland Home Health
(412) 276-5030
1 (877) 352-6200 Care
(412) 928-2126
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In-Home Service, Non-Medical Care
“Personal Directions for Quality Living” Form
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care has a useful form called “My Personal Directions for Quality Liv-
ing” that can be used by anyone for their personal directed care. The form encourages communication between those who
might need care and those who provide care. The form lists 14 categories where (potential) care receivers can write in their
wishes. Fill out the form, sign and date it, and give a copy to your family so they can share it, as the need arises, with your
caregivers. The form can be downloaded at www.theconsumervoice.org. From the home page, type “personal directions”
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Hospice Care
H ospice provides support and special care for a person
at the end of life or in the final phase of an incurable
illness. Hospice neither advances nor postpones death but
Must someone be with the patient at all times? Not in the
early weeks of care; however, since one of the most common
fears of patients is dying alone, hospice generally recommends
recognizes dying as a normal part of life. Under hospice care, that someone be there continuously. Hospice can provide
individuals can live their last days as comfortably and fully as trained volunteers to offer respite care.
possible; the patient and family are able to prepare for death
both mentally and spiritually. Is the patient’s home the only place where care can be
delivered? No. The majority of hospice patients are cared for
A doctor is required to prepare a hospice order but a team of in their own homes but also in homes of loved ones, nursing
people are involved in providing hospice services, including homes, personal care homes and prisons.
Hospice Care
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Hospice Care
Albert Gallatin Amedisys Hospice Grane Hospice Care
(724) 438-6660 1 (800) 379-0129 Family and Medical Leave Act
Aseracare Hospice Harmony Hospice (FMLA)
(412) 271-2273 1 (877) 276-7770 United States Department of
Labor
Bethany Hospice of Heartland Homecare and Hospice 1 (866) 487-2365
Western Pennsylvania (412) 928-2126
1 (877) 781-2221 Hope Hospice If you are responsible for caring
(412) 367-3685 for an immediate family member
Catholic Hospice
(spouse, child or parent) with a
Hospice Care
(724) 933-6222 Medi Home Hospice serious health condition, you may
Cedars Community Hospice 1 (877) 255-6334 be eligible under the Family and
(412) 380-9500 Odyssey Hospice Medical Leave Act for up to a total
(412) 920-5500 of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave
Celtic Healthcare
1 (800) 355-8894 during any 12-month period.
Paramount Hospice and Palliative Care
(724) 969-1021 You may qualify for the same if you
Family Hospice and
Palliative Care Sivitz Jewish Hospice need to take a medical leave be-
(412) 572-8800 (412) 422-5700 cause you are unable to work due
to a serious health condition.
Forbes Hospice St. Barnabas Hospice
1 (800) 381-8080 (724) 444-5541 The law applies to companies
(412) 325-7200 who have 50 or more employees
Three Rivers Hospice
Gateway Hospice (412) 349-0760 and to those employees who have
(412) 536-2020 received 52 pays.
UPMC Hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice (412) 473-5125 To learn more, visit www.dol.gov/
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This foundation’s website offers a number of books, bro- • assists in making difficult medical decisions.
chures, DVDs and webinars to assist family who are being • coordinates care with other doctors and helps to navigate
served by hospice. The free booklet, The Dying Process: A
the often-complex healthcare system.
Guide for Caregivers, is especially helpful to anyone who
is caring for a terminally ill person and has never done so • helps to make a plan for living well and provides emotional
before. Other resources on this site can be purchased for and spiritual support.
as little as $2.50.
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dult day services facilities offer a safe environment for older adults who are not capable of full-time independent liv-
ing. Naturally, most seniors prefer to stay in their own homes as they age, and adult day services help them to do so
by lending support with things such as transportation, supervision, nutrition, basic personal care and socialization.
Another benefit of adult day services comes in the form of welcome relief for caregivers. Many of the centers listed here or-
ganize social activities for seniors, including daily lunches, group trips, cooking and crafts, and visits from beauticians and
podiatrists, to name a few.
All of this provides social enrichment for older adults while providing their caregivers with well deserved breaks. Adult day
facilities are licensed and inspected by the Pennsylvania Office of Long-Term Living. For more details, contact the adult day
Adult Day Services
• Did someone spend time finding out what you want and
Are you caring for an elderly loved one?
need in terms of services?
• Was the facility clean, pleasant and free of odor? Call us today to learn how we can help your elderly
loved one get more out of life.
• Were the building and rooms wheelchair accessible?
www.ValleyCareAssociation.org
• Was the furniture sturdy and comfortable?
experts from the US Preventive Services Task Force have made free health screenings on a monthly basis in various commu-
nities. Medication information is also available. Treatment for
the following recommendations about which screening tests medical conditions is not available, but assistance with refer-
you need and when to get them. rals to services is offered. In the fall flu shots are given.
Warning Signs
hobbies and pastimes What Is Cancer?
There are many kinds of cancer but
• Women generally have indigestion • Social withdrawal and isolation they all begin when cells in a part of
and nausea, fatigue, rapid heart beat,
the body become abnormal and start
shoulder pains and, in some cases, no • Weight loss or loss of appetite making more cells. These extra cells
noticeable warning signs.
form a mass of tissue called a growth
• Sleep disturbances or tumor. If the tumor gets bigger, it can
It is important to seek medical attention
hurt nearby tissues and organs. Cancer
immediately when signs of a heart • Memory problems cells also can break away and spread to
attack or stroke occur. If you experience
other parts of the body. When cancer is
signs of either, dial 911 immediately. • Loss of self-worth found early, treatment is more likely to
Ongoing, it’s important to receive physical work. Early treatment often can shrink
• Increased use of alcohol or other or destroy the tumor and stop it from
exams on a regular basis, and to adopt a drugs
healthy lifestyle—including a balanced, growing and spreading. It may help to
low-fat/high-fiber diet, increased physical get regular checkups and to know the
• Fixation on death, suicidal thoughts symptoms of cancer.
activity, and no tobacco use. This will or attempts
reduce your risk of heart attacks and What Symptoms Should I Watch For?
strokes. For more information, visit the Cancer can cause many different symp-
American Heart Association at www. Dementia and Alzheimer’s
toms. Here are some things to watch
americanheart.org, Centers for Disease Disease: for:
Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov,
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute • Slow mental decline • A thickening or lump in the breast
at www.nhlbi.nih.gov or National Stroke or any other part of the body
Association at www.stroke.org. • Becomes lost in familiar locations
• A new mole or a change in an exist-
• Difficulty with short-term memory ing mole
Stroke:
• A sore that does not heal
• Sudden muscle weakness, • Doesn’t notice memory problems or
numbness or paralysis in face, arm or seem to care • Hoarseness or a cough that does not
leg, especially on one side of the body go away
• General confusion, disorientation to
date, time or place • Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Sudden blurry vision or loss of
vision in one or both eyes • Discomfort after eating
• Apathy, irritability, depression,
• Confusion, or trouble speaking or anxiety • A hard time swallowing
understanding simple statements • Weight gain or loss with no known
• Problems with language, math,
abstract thinking, and judgment reason
• Sudden trouble walking
• Unusual bleeding or discharge
• Dizziness, loss of balance or • Personality changes with strange
coordination quirks or inappropriate behaviors • Feeling weak or very tired
• Wandering or hiding objects Most often, these symptoms are not due to
• Sudden severe headache with no cancer. They may be caused by non-can-
known cause cerous (benign) tumors or other problems.
• Problems with eating and sleeping
If you are having any of these symptoms
• Sudden nausea, fever and vomiting
or other changes in your health, see your
doctor as soon as possible. Don’t wait to
• Brief loss of or decreased
Source: Pennsylvania Department feel pain. In its early stages, cancer usually
consciousness (fainting, confusion,
of Health and National Institutes of doesn’t cause pain.
convulsions or coma)
Health. Source: National Institute on Aging.
For your primary care doctor, you might • Do I prefer a group practice or an
want one of the following: individual doctor?
A
geriatrician is a physician
trained in the care of older
adults. A geriatrician will
complete an assessment of a potential
patient, and may work in tandem with
the patient’s primary care doctor to
provide care. Alternatively, a geriatri-
cian can serve as a patient’s primary
Geriatric Medicine
care doctor. In either case, geriatri-
cians work with their staff to gather
a team of caregivers, as needed—in-
cluding psychiatrists, social workers,
nurses, pharmacists and therapists.
F
or seniors with low incomes and little or no health insurance, the cost of healthcare can be overwhelming. For the
uninsured, even the cost of getting a flu shot or basic check-up at a physician’s office can cause financial strain. Unfor-
tunately, in an effort to save money, many older adults opt to forego healthcare.
Health clinics/centers can help ease that financial strain and keep seniors on track with preventative health practices. They
provide family healthcare services such as check-ups, shots, blood pressure checks and more. Call a center near you for
more information.
Health Clinics/Centers
Disability
For information on programs and services for adults with disabilities caused by
pleting paperwork necessary to apply
for individuals with disabilities, contact stroke, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
for programs and services, case manage-
DHS AAA at the above phone number or disease/dementia, and younger adults
ment (for individuals ages 18 to 59 with
website. One federal disability program with disabilities. Easter Seals Adult
disabilities) and follow up to ensure that
for individuals ages 60 and older that is and Senior Services also includes
consumers are receiving the programs
managed locally through the county is respite and caregiver support.
and services that they applied for. Walk-
Allegheny Link:
ins are welcome weekdays from 8:30
Allegheny Link a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Department of
441 Smithfield St., Second Floor Public Welfare
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 1 (800) 692-7462
1 (866) 730-2368
Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania
www.dpw.state.pa.us
TTY (412) 350-5205 Adult Senior Services
www.alleghenylink.com 2525 Railroad St. For information about a broad range
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 of disability resources in Allegheny
Allegheny Link simplifies and streamlines (412) 281-7244 County and beyond, contact the De-
access to long-term living services and 1 (800) 587-3257 partment of Public Welfare.
supports in an effort to help older adults www.westernpa.easterseals.com
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TTY 1 (877) 732-1890
(412) 350-4456 (24-hour emergency service)
TTY (412) 350-3467 If you are receiving Medicaid assistance and are denied mental
Mental Health Telephone and Mobile Crisis Intervention health, alcohol, drug and other addictive services, call Al-
Services (re:Solve): 1 (888)796-8226 legheny HealthChoices to speak with an ombudsman who can
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/ help you understand and exercise your rights, find advocacy
services in the community, navigate the complaint and griev-
OBH provides Allegheny County residents with a coordinated, ance process and facilitate general problem solving during
community focused system of high quality and cost-effec- your recovery process. Email ombudsman@ahci.org.
tive mental health and substance abuse services, including
prevention, crisis intervention, treatment, case management
and community support services. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pittsburgh Vet Center
Mental Health Emergency 2500 Baldwick Rd.
1 (888) 796-8226 Pittsburgh, PA 15205
The re:solve Crisis Network includes telephone crisis services (412) 920-1765
and mobile crisis services. (See a complete listing for re:solve McKeesport Veterans Resource Center
on the next page.) 2001 Lincoln Way
McKeesport, PA 15131
Behavioral Health Questions (non-emergency) (412) 678-7704
(412) 350-4456 or TTY/TDD (412) 350-3467 www.va.gov/rcs
Crisis Assistance
as well as survivors of homicide vic- All county residents are eligible to
nancial exploitation. It also provides tims. Services include advocacy, Crime receive services through re:solve 24
assistance to alleviate the risk of Victim Compensation Assistance, pre- hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless
harm. To anonymously report a con- of whether or not they are receiving
vention and education programs, crisis
cern, call the hotline listed above. mental health services or have health
response and community outreach,
Any person who suspects that an Victim-Witness Services and therapy. A insurance. If you or someone you love
24-hour support line is also available. is having a mental health emergency,
older adult is being abused, ne-
call the above number. You will be
glected, exploited or abandoned may offered crisis counseling and support
file a report 24 hours a day. Abuse over the phone by a trained counselor,
reports can be made on behalf of an Crisis Center North
(412) 364-5556 information about how to get services
older adult whether the person lives you might need, and a mobile crisis
1 (866) 782-0911
in the community or in a care facil- intervention team will be sent to you,
www.crisiscenternorth.org if necessary. To access services, you can
ity such as a nursing home, personal
care home or hospital. Reporters Provides services to victims of domestic also walk in to the re:solve offices in
may remain anonymous and have violence who live in the northern and Point Breeze (see address, above).
legal protection from retaliation, western communities of Allegheny
discrimination and civil or criminal County. Victims of domestic violence, WARMLINE
prosecution. Victims have the right their children and significant others are Allegheny County Peer Support and
to guarantee that all information eligible for this service. Advocacy Network
concerning their case will remain 1 (866) 661-9276
confidential. Services include a 24-hour hotline,
www.peer-support.org
individual and group counseling, pre-
vention education programs, case man- Feeling lonely? WARMLINE offers
Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center agement, emergency housing, referrals, supportive listening, problem solving,
1 (888) 299-HOPE (4673) speakers bureau, and legal and medical resource sharing and peer support.
www.akhopecenter.org advocacy.
A domestic violence agency serving Woman’s Center and Shelter of
the Alle-Kiski Valley area. Empowers National Suicide Prevention Greater Pittsburgh
victims through a crisis hotline, crisis (412) 687-8005 or 1 (877) 338-8255
intervention counseling, education,
Lifeline
1 (800) 273-8255 www.wcspittsburgh.org
shelter and advocacy.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline,
temporary shelter, ongoing individual
This free, confidential 24-hour hotline is
American Red Cross counseling and support groups, advo-
available to anyone in suicide crisis or cacy and support services for women
Southwestern PA Chapter emotional distress. Calls are routed to
225 Blvd. of the Allies victims of domestic violence and their
the nearest crisis center near you. children.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-3100
1 (888) 217-9599 Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
www.swpa.redcross.org
Womansplace
1 (866) 363-7273 (412) 678-4616 or 1 (866) 202-5573
Provides emergency shelter, food and www.paar.net www.womansplace.org
emotional counseling to address basic Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, emer-
Responds to survivors of sexual violence
human needs affected or eliminated gency shelter, transitional housing,
with crisis intervention, counseling and
due to disasters, as well as basic legal and medical advocacy, children’s
advocacy. PAAR also advocates for
assistance, help with long-term re- advocacy, residential and non-residen-
systems to prevent sexual violence and
covery and information and referral tial counseling and support groups, and
educates to prevent sexual violence.
service. elder abuse services and programs.
Hearing Assistance
hearing impaired—such as audiological screenings, hearing aid to be connected with an assistant who then reads text mes-
fittings and assistive devices. Donations of used hearing aids are sages aloud to hearing persons and types messages to TTY
accepted for those who cannot afford the cost of a new one. users.
and services for people who are blind, deaf-blind and vision
impaired, including “personal adjustment to blindness” train-
ing, computer access technology training, low vision services,
employment and vocational services, and community based
training and day classes. Students either commute or stay in
the center’s residence.
A free audio anthology for blind, visually impaired or physi- Printed applications should be mailed to Free White Cane
cally handicapped subscribers. It offers contemporary maga- Program, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells
zine writing to adults who are unable to read standard print. St., at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230.
The required four-track player is provided free of charge by
the Library of Congress through its Talking Book program. OneSight
1 (800) 522-LENS (5367)
www.onesight.org
EyeCare America
1 (800) 222-3937 A family of charitable programs that provide free vision
www.eyecareamerica.org care and eyewear to underprivileged individuals. Poten-
tial recipients in need of free eye care can inquire at local
The Seniors EyeCare Program helps to ensure that all eligible
LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical or Target Opti-
seniors ages 65 and older have access to medical eye care.
cal stores.
Eligible seniors who have not seen an ophthalmologist in
three or more years may be able to receive a referral for eye
care at no out-of-pocket cost for up to one year.
Vision Services
in their communities. specially tuned radio capable of receiving a private signal and
program guide with a daily broadcast schedule. Programming
Independent Living for the Older Blind (ILOB) is also an is also available by phone and online. Listeners outside Al-
OVR program that serves individuals ages 55 and older who legheny County can call 1 (888) 218-1816. The annual fee is
are legally blind. It’s designed to help individuals achieve $40; scholarships are available.
or regain maximum independence within their homes and
communities.
Vision USA American Optometric Association
No financial needs test is required but visual eligibility must 1 (800) 766-4466
be documented. Services include advocacy, counseling, www.aoa.org
information referral, blindness skills training, rehabilitation Helps low-income, uninsured individuals and their families
teaching, orientation and mobility instruction, and low vi- by providing basic eye health and vision care services free of
sion services. charge. To qualify for an exam, applicants must meet certain
conditions—including not having had an eye exam in the past
two years. Eyewear may also be provided at no cost or for a
small fee in some states.
The following common eye problems can be easily treated For more information, contact:
but sometimes can be signs of more serious issues. Check
National Eye Institute: (301) 496-5248 or�www.nei.nih.
with your eye doctor.
gov
• Presbyopia is a slow loss of ability to see close objects or
National Library of Medicine�MedlinePlus: www.med-
small print. This is normal as you age. Reading glasses usu-
ally help with this problem. lineplus.gov
• Floaters are tiny specks that float across your vision. You National Institute on Aging�Information Center: 1 (800)
might see them in well-lit rooms or outdoors. Floaters can 222-2225, TTY 1 (800) 222-4225 or www.nia.nih.gov.
be a normal part of aging but could be a sign of retinal de- Source: National Institute on Aging
tachment.
Anita M. Cichon, O.D. • Timothy C. McKernan, O.D. View the most recent issues of
• Pittsburgh Senior News
• Beaver County Senior News
• Butler County Senior News
• Allegheny County Senior
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• Alzheimer’s Support • Pharmaceutical Assistance
Hospitals
It’s best to bring as little as you can to lack of sleep can cause confusion. Family
the hospital. You will need: you. RNs can give medicines, licensed
practical nurses can help feed you and and caregivers may be the first to notice
• Bathrobe and slippers; most hospitals nurse’s aides can help with personal these changes. Families should talk to a
provide special hospital bed clothes. care. doctor if they see any confusion. During
your hospital stay, you may have ques-
• Comfortable clothes to wear home. • Respiratory therapists prevent and tions about what’s happening. You may
treat breathing problems. They teach want to ask your doctor or nurse:
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, exercises that help avoid lung infections
comb and brush, deodorant and razor. after surgery. • What will this test tell you? Why is
it needed and when will you know the
• Your hearing aids or eye glasses.
• Technicians can take blood or perform results?
• Cash (no more than $10) to buy news- tests such as X-rays.
• What treatment is needed and how
papers or magazines.
• Physical therapists show you how to long will it last?
Be sure to bring your health insurance build muscle, increase flexibility and
improve coordination. • What are the benefits and risks of
card and this updated information:
treatment?
• Past illnesses and surgeries. • Occupational therapists work with
• When can I go home?
you to restore, maintain or improve the
• Your medicines, including prescription ability to perform everyday tasks like • When I go home, will I have to change
and over-the-counter drugs. cooking, eating, bathing or dressing. my regular activities or my diet?
• Your allergies. • Dietitians can plan menus and teach • How often will I need checkups?
• Names and telephone numbers to you how to have well-balanced meals
at home. • Is any other follow-up needed?
contact in an emergency.
• Clinical pharmacists may be consulted • Who should I call if I have questions?
about the medicines you take.
Admission
Once your hospital stay is planned, many • Social workers assist you and your Dissatisfied with the Quality of
hospitals will have a staff member call family. They can help find home care, Your Healthcare?
to ask pre-admissions questions over the rehabilitation, social services, long-term If you are denied admission to a hospi-
phone. Then when you go to the hospital, care and support groups. tal, are asked to leave a hospital before
many of the forms are already filled in.
you feel well enough or are dissatisfied
Your first stop at the hospital is the admit-
with the quality of the medical care you
ting office. You will sign forms that: Safety Tips received from a medical provider, call
Because you may feel weak or tired,
• give the hospital details about your- Quality Insights of Pennsylvania (QIP)
self, your doctor and your insurance. follow these safety tips.
at (877) 346-6180.
• explain your surgery, test or procedure. • If you are told to stay in bed, use the
call button when you need help.
• give your okay for the medical staff Going Home
to treat you. • Use the controls to lower your bed When you are ready to go home, you’ll
before getting in or out. get discharge plans from the medical
You will be asked about advance team and a release form from the hos-
directives. If you don’t have health • Sit on the edge of the bed for a minute pital business office. Sometimes people
insurance, talk with the admissions before standing up. go from the hospital to a rehabilitation
staff about other payment meth- • Watch out for the wires and tubes that center before going home. The social
ods and sources of financial aid. may be around your bed. worker can help you go home or arrange
A hospital bracelet will be put on your admission to a rehab center.
wrist. Look at the bracelet to make sure • Try to keep the things you need within
your information is correct. reach. Source: National Institute on Aging
• answers questions about Alzheimer’s disease and other • offers registration for a fee, which includes an engraved
forms of dementia. ID bracelet.
• be an outlet to express your feelings and concerns to some- Comfort Zone
one who understands your situation and can offer practical www.alz.org/comfortzone
tips for coping.
Comfort Zone is a location management tool that provides
• offer ongoing, unconditional support during the course of
peace of mind to the caregiver and independence to those
the disease.
struggling with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Wearing this
• provide insight into the effects the disease will have on the GPS device allows multiple family members to check on
afflicted person and family members. the whereabouts of their loved one across town or across
the country through a variety of devices such as your cell
• offer information on assessment centers, legal and financial
issues, home care, adult day services, personal care homes, phone or computer. This web-based service also provides
nursing homes and other community resources. a 24/7 call center in case you are not able to access the
Internet.
With over 11 years in the Pittsburgh area, Arden Courts has established itself as
a proven leader providing quality care for many persons living with Alzheimer’s
and dementia and providing the latest dementia education to many health care
professionals.
At Arden Courts, we provide:
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Memory Care Community
380 Wray Large Road 120 Wyngate Drive 1125 Perry Highway
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 Monroeville, PA 15146 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 384-0300 (412) 380-1300 (412) 369-7887
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Alzheimer’s Support
Support Groups Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Hills
The Alzheimer’s Association sponsors support groups (412) 655-2000
where individuals can connect with other families and Presbyterian SeniorCare/Woodside Place, Oakmont
caregivers who are dealing with the disease. Meeting with
(412) 826-6505
a group reduces feelings of isolation, provides techniques
that can help ease the physical and emotional burden for PrimeTime Adult Day Services, Bethel Park
both the diagnosed person and caregiver, and offers a (412) 835-6661
chance to share practical ideas and feelings in a compas- Schenley Gardens, Oakland
Alzheimer’s Support
sionate setting. (412) 621-4200
Alzheimer’s Support Groups St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon
(412) 561-4900, ext. 1680
Following is a list of Alzheimer’s support groups in
St. Stephen’s Church, Sewickley
Allegheny County.
(memory loss group)
Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Tarentum (412) 741-1790
(724) 226-7314 St. Stephen’s Church, Sewickley
Anathan Club, Squirrel Hill (caregiver group)
(412) 422-1550 (412) 741-1790
Arden Courts, Jefferson Hills Sunrise of Fox Chapel, Indianola Twp.
(412) 384-0300 (412) 767-5808
Arden Courts, Monroeville Sunrise of McCandless, McCandless
(412) 380-1300 (412) 441-1241
Arden Courts, Ross Township Sweetbriar Place, Mt. Washington
(412) 369-7887 (412) 559-5419
Asbury Place, Mt. Lebanon The Pines of Mt. Lebanon, Mt. Lebanon
(412) 571-5663 (412) 341-4400
Beulah Presbyterian Church, Penn Hills UPMC St. Margaret, Aspinwall
(412) 242-4570 (412) 784-5050
Christ Church, North Hills Willow Lane, McKees Rocks
1 (877) 933-7750 (412) 875-1606
Country Meadows, Bridgeville
(412) 257-2855 Care Consultation
Harbour Assisted Living, Green Tree This service assists persons with Alzheimer’s or related de-
(412) 571-1300 mentias and their families in planning for and dealing with
all aspects of the illness. Components of Care Consultation
Hill House Association, Hill District include:
(412) 261-0742
Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Squirrel Hill • assessment of needs;
(412) 422-7200 • assistance with planning and problem solving;
Juniper Village, Forest Hills
(412) 244-9901 • information and resource lists;
Marian Manor, Green Tree • supportive listening; and
(412) 440-4367
• follow up, as needed.
McKeesport Hospital, McKeesport
(412) 664-2183 Care Consultation is not case management, care management,
counseling, crisis intervention or case advocacy, but part of
Mt. Vernon of South Park, South Park
it may identify the need for and refer families to appropri-
(412) 655-3535
ate agencies or persons that provide these services. Care
Paramount Senior Living, Baldwin coordinators are not trained to provide crisis intervention.
(412) 650-3100 Families with ongoing or extremely critical needs will be
Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park linked with resources in the community that are best able
(412) 833-3500 to support them.
Serves the medical and social service needs of homeless in- including food, clothing and furniture, and help applying
dividuals. Direct healthcare services are delivered by clinical for energy assistance. The society also provides financial
volunteers and staff teamed with outreach workers. resources (based on availability) through its conferences
and groups of volunteers.
Persad Center
5150 Penn Ave. South Hills Interfaith Ministries
Pittsburgh, PA 15224 5301 Park Ave.
(412) 441-9786 Bethel Park, PA 15102
www.persadcenter.org (412) 854-9120
www.shim-center.org
Persad Center improves the well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual
Provides food pantry, energy assistance, clothing, school
and transgendered individuals, people who are HIV positive,
and their loved ones. Emotional and mental health counsel- supplies, gifts for loved ones during the holiday season
ing and substance abuse services are available—including and energy assistance.
prevention, treatment, HIV/AIDS and smoking cessation
support groups, education and advocacy. The Brashear Association
Programs designed for adults ages 55 and older include a vol- Brashear Center
unteer home visitor program, case management, and “Senior 2005 Sarah Street
Conversations” social networking events that feature speak- Pittsburgh, PA 15203
ers on specific topics. Persad’s experienced mental health (412) 431-2236
and social service professionals provide quality, confidential
www.brashearassociation.org
services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
Henry Kaufmann Neighborhood House
Rainbow Kitchen Community Services 2201 Salisbury St.
135 E. Ninth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Homestead, PA 15120 This association has been a vital part of Pittsburgh’s South
(412) 464-1892 Side through the operation of its two community centers.
www.rainbowkitchen.org They provide programs and services that span from infancy
to the elderly, and from community service to community
Provides supplemental groceries through monthly food pantry
action. Senior services are provided five days a week at
distribution, hot meals Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 both centers, including lunch, socialization and recreation,
to 10:30 a.m., short-term and extended case management volunteer opportunities, transportation assistance, educa-
services, bus tickets for medical appointments through the tion, counseling and information and referral. Please note
Medical Assistance Transportation Program, winter coat dis- that meals must be ordered at least one day in advance
tribution, holiday meals and a variety of supportive services. before noon.
Call for eligibility guidelines.
The Welcome Center for Immigrants and
Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division Internationals
PO Box 742 5743 Bartlett St.
700 N. Bell Ave. Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
(412) 422-8795 or 1 (866) 774-2231
Carnegie, PA 15106
www.wcii.org
(412) 446-1500
www.salvationarmy-wpa.org The Welcome Center is a new non profit agency that pro-
vides the foreign-born with assistance in either moving
This division serves 28 counties in western Pennsylvania with to southwestern Pennsylvania or improving the quality
programs aimed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual of life for those already here through referrals and direct
needs of those hurting most. Services include emergency shel- service. The center, with its multi-lingual staff and dynamic
ter and disaster assistance, social services support, drug and group of volunteers, provides all services free of charge in
alcohol treatment, and special programming for seniors. a comfortable, welcoming environment.
sponsored by the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
assists low-income older adults who have difficulty with their (412) 565-2146
financial affairs. The program matches trained volunteers with www.dpw.state.pa.us or www.compass.state.pa.us
seniors who need help budgeting, balancing their checkbook Provides financial assistance in order to prevent eviction or
and paying bills on time. The program also lends guidance to foreclosure, or obtain permanent housing or temporary shel-
seniors on credit card debt, bankruptcy issues, rescue loans, ter. Consumers must be receiving public assistance benefits to
reverse mortgages, energy assistance programs and welfare qualify.
programs that may provide financial relief.
In some cases, the program’s director receives referrals from Homeowner’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance
consumers and caregivers about other assistance regarding Program (HEMAP)
financial matters, including complex financial situations that ACTION-Housing
seniors cannot manage on their own. The director meets with (412) 281-2102
these consumers one on one to assess their individual needs. 1 (800) 792-2801
If these needs exceed the Money Management Program’s of- www.actionhousing.org
ferings, the consumer is guided to the appropriate agencies in
Allegheny County that offer different types of assistance. The HEMAP program works to cease foreclosure actions by
assisting clients in applying to the Pennsylvania Housing Fi-
nance Agency (PHFA) for emergency financial assistance.
Advantage Credit Counseling Service/Consumer Credit
Counseling Service of Western Pennsylvania (CCCS ) Hospital Accountability Project
River Park Commons
Pennsylvania Health Law Project
2403 Sidney St., Suite 400 (800) 274-3258
Pittsburgh, PA 15203 TTY (866) 236-6310
(412) 390-1300 www.phlp.org
1 (888) 511-2227
www.cccspa.org The Hospital Accountability Project is a coalition of organiza-
tions working to improve hospital charity care policies and
CCCS educates and assists consumers with free credit coun- practices. What is charity care? Pennsylvania hospitals are
seling and debt consolidation. The agency also provides con- required by law to provide care for people who can’t fully
fidential budget counseling and debt management programs pay their medical bills. They are required because most hos-
that allow consumers to repay credit card debt in affordable pitals receive funds—called “charity care” funds—that are
monthly payments that may include reduced interest rates, to be used to help such patients. Still, hospitals don’t always
waived late and over-limit fees, and peace of mind that your follow through on providing this charity. If you have trouble
qualifying for health insurance or free or low-cost care from
finances are under control.
your hospital, call Community Legal Services’ welfare law
line at (215) 227-6485 or Pennsylvania Health Law Project’s
Allegheny County Economic Development (AHLIP) helpline at (800) 274-3258.
Allegheny Home Improvement Loan Program
(412) 350-6337
(412) 350-1043
Medical Bureau of Pittsburgh
(412) 539-0990
http://economic.alleghenycounty.us www.medicalbureau.org
www.county.allegheny.pa.us
This agency lends patients monies in the form of no-in-
AHLIP is a home-improvement loan program administered by terest loans to obtain needed medical services, including
the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development. dental, optometry, plastic surgery and podiatry. The treat-
It’s an affordable way for eligible Allegheny County residents ing physician must be a member of the Medical Bureau
to rehabilitate and improve their homes. Eligibility is based on
of Pittsburgh.
Financial Assistance
more, see page 10 of this Guide, or contact DHS AAA or the If you are a homeowner in danger of foreclosure or the loss
Department of Public Welfare at 1 (800) 692-7462. of your property, there are a number of ways to avoid it. You
could be eligible for counseling assistance at little or no cost.
Here is a list of agencies that may be able to help you.
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
(PATF) ACTION-Housing: (412) 281-2102
1 (888) 744-1938 Allegheny County Save Your Home Program: (412) 281-2102
www.patf.us/funding/fac.php
CCCS of Western PA: 1 (888) 511-2227
This nonprofit organization provides low-interest loans to
Community Action Southwest: (724) 852-2893
people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians so that
they can buy the assistive technology devices and services Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pgh: (412) 391-2535
they need. Loan application forms can be downloaded Garfield Jubilee Associates: (412) 665-5200
online. Mon Valley Initiative: (412) 464-4000
Mon Valley Unemployed Committee: (412) 462-9962
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Nazareth Housing Services: (412) 381-6925
Mortgage Refinance Options NeighborWorks Western PA: (412) 281-9773
1 (800) 822-1174
Pgh. Community Reinvestment Group: (412) 391-6732
www.phfa.org
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: (412) 429-2842
Are you at risk of losing your home unless you can refinance
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh: (412) 227-4246
to more affordable terms? If so, read about the following
two PHFA programs. If you are renting property that is currently listed for sheriff’s
sale, you may have certain legal rights. If you have questions,
REfinance to an Affordable Loan Program (REAL): seek assistance from an attorney (the Sheriff’s Office cannot
The REAL program offers 30-year fixed rate mortgages to provide legal aid). If you cannot afford an attorney, you may
homeowners who otherwise may not qualify for typical be eligible for free legal assistance. To learn more, contact
mortgage refinance programs. REAL combines 100 percent one of these legal services:
financing with flexible credit underwriting. You may borrow
Allegheny County Bar Association: (412) 261-0518
up to 100 percent of your home’s value based upon a cur-
rent appraisal. A REAL loan may be used to finance items Lawyer Referral Services: (412) 261-5555
such as subordinate mortgages, closing costs, prepayment
penalties, delinquent property taxes and arrearages. Your Neighborhood Legal Services: (412) 255-6700
monthly total debt costs (credit cards, car loans, installment A mortgage company or taxing body may be able to work
loans, REAL mortgage payment, student loans, etc.) may with you to avoid foreclosure. You may be eligible to apply
not be more than 50 percent of your total gross monthly for refinancing assistance such as a reverse mortgage or refi-
income. nancing of your existing mortgage (see Mortgage Refinance
Options, previous column). But act fast because delays could
Homeowners’ Equity Recovery Opportunity Loan Program cause fees, cost and interest to increase significantly.
(HERO): HERO is a loan program designed to improve the
financial situation of Pennsylvanians who are not able to af- If you have not contacted the creditor, consider doing so. Many
ford their current mortgage payments. It provides up to 100 creditors will work with you to try to avoid a sheriff’s sale of
percent financing but, instead of refinancing your current your property. If the sheriff’s sale involves a mortgage fore-
mortgage into a new loan, PHFA purchases your loan directly closure of your residence, you may reinstate your mortgage
from your current lender then sets you up on an affordable by paying the full amount of the delinquencies, including all
repayment agreement. Funding for the HERO program is fees and costs up to the day of the sheriff’s sale.
limited. Loans are reviewed by PHFA on a case-by-case basis
as funding levels permit. All approved borrowers must attend For more details, contact the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Of-
financial counseling at a PHFA-approved agency to increase fice Mortgage Foreclosure hotline at (412) 350-4704 Mondays
their financial knowledge and learn how to more effectively through Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Or, visit
manage debt, budget income and save money. www.sheriffalleghenycounty.com/realestate/fore_asst.html.
Visit dollarbank.com/ReverseMortgages or
contact Randy Davis for a free consultation
at 1-800-344-5626.
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Financial Assistance
On the Social Security Administration’s website, you can
determine if you qualify for benefits, apply for benefits (re-
tirement and disability) and estimate your future benefits.
You can also get help with a particular situation such as a
death in the family, and receive information for widows,
widowers and other survivors on how to report a death.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security’s toll-free number operates from 7 a.m. to 1 (800) 772-1213
7 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have a touch-tone TTY 1 (800) 325-0778
phone, recorded information and services are available 24 www.ssa.gov
hours a day, including weekends and holidays, seven days SSI is a federal program that provides monthly cash pay-
a week. For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, call the ments to people who have a limited income and resources if
TTY number above between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday they are age 65 or older, or if they are blind or have another
through Friday. Have your Social Security number handy disability.
when calling.
Being eligible for SSI means:
Following is a list of Allegheny County SSA offices. • you receive a monthly benefit.
• your Medicare premiums are paid in full.
The phone number for all the offices is 1 (800) 772- • Medicaid and Food Stamp benefits may be available.
1213 or TTY 1 (800) 325-0778.
707 Fifth Ave. 540 Fifth Ave. Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
New Kensington, PA McKeesport, PA 15132 200 Ross St.
15068 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
322 Monroeville Mall (412) 255-6600
921 Penn Ave. Monroeville, PA 15146 www.ura.org
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
650 Washington Rd., Ste. 120 The URA helps City of Pittsburgh residents to buy a home
(Downtown) or improve their existing home through funding from mort-
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
gage revenue bonds and federal, state and local funds. Their
6117 Penn Circle North (Mt. Lebanon) mortgage and home improvement plans vary in features and
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 eligibility.
(East Liberty) Four Allegheny Center
Second Floor URA’s loan offerings include the following home improve-
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 ment loans:
(North Side) Pittsburgh Home Rehabilitation Program (PHRP): Provides
a zero percent fixed interest rate for up to 20 years for home
improvements. Consumers can borrow up to $25,000. For low
to moderate income homeowners in the City of Pittsburgh.
Grant funds are available if you apply for this loan.
Things you can do online at www.ssa.gov:
Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP). The interest
• Replace a Medicare card rate is 5.99 percent with terms of 10, 15 and 20 years with no
• Get “proof of income” letter equity requirements. Consumers may borrow up to $15,000
• Get your 1099 tax form for a single-unit home, although the home can have up to
• Get other forms four units. For moderate income homeowners in the City of
• Change your address* Pittsburgh.
• Start/change direct deposit* Keystone Renovation and Repair Program (R&R). This pro-
• Check your account information* gram is for homeowners in the City of Pittsburgh who earn
less than $90,000. Consumers can borrow up to $35,000. The
*With established password attractive interest rates are based on the term of the loan (10,
15 or 20 years) and there are no equity requirements.
• disability benefits;
www.va.gov
• education and training benefits; www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/pension/vetpen.htm#7
• vocational rehabilitation and employment;
• home loans; The Aid and Attendance (A&A) Special Pension provides
• burial benefits; benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require
• dependents and survivors benefits; and the regular attendance of another person to assist in eat-
• life insurance. ing, bathing, dressing and undressing or toileting. It also
includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing
The administration and variety of benefits varies from the home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted
county to state to federal level. Many benefits are time-sen- care in an assisted living facility also qualifies.
sitive. For more information on the veterans benefits listed
Call to request the forms and instructions for applying. Ap-
above, contact the following offices: plications are also available at the location in downtown
Pittsburgh, above. (Discharge papers are required.) Filling
Federal VA out the technical forms necessary to apply for this benefit
Pittsburgh Regional Office may seem daunting to veterans and their families, but help
1000 Liberty Ave. is available.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1 (800) 827-1000 If you wish to file for non-service connected pension or
www.va.gov widow’s pension, contact one of the following organiza-
tions for more information or help with filling out forms:
State Military and Veterans Affairs
Deputy Adjutant General’s Office • Military Order of the Purple Heart (412) 395-6250
1000 Liberty Ave. #1612 • Disabled American Veterans (412) 395-6241
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Paralyzed Veterans of America (412) 395-6255
(412) 395-6225 • Veterans of Foreign Wars (412) 395-6257
www.dmva.state.pa.us • American Legion (412) 395-6231
Allegheny County Veteran Affairs
Soldiers and Sailors Hall Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America
4141 Fifth Ave., Third Floor 113 Main St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 621-4357 (412) 781-2474 or 1 (800) 775-9323
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/ www.kpva.org
veterans
The Paralyzed Veterans (PVA) of America is a congres-
Southwestern Veterans Center sionally chartered veterans’ service organization that has
7060 Highland Dr. developed a unique expertise on many issues relating to the
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 special needs of its members: veterans of the armed services
(412) 665-6706 who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
The Southwestern Veterans Center provides a broad spectrum PVA is the leading advocate for quality health care for its
of healthcare and related services to Pennsylvania veterans and members, research and education addressing spinal cord
spouses who are disabled, chronically ill or in need of special- injury and dysfunction, benefits available as a result of its
ized care. The center helps veterans function independently members’ military service, and civil rights and opportuni-
ties which maximize the independence of its members.
within the limitations of their illnesses. The center has 204
beds with full nursing care and 32 beds for veterans needing The National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be held
minimal care. Forty-four beds are set aside for treatment of August 1 to 6, 2011.
residents with some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s
disease.
Medical Supplies
Blackburn’s: 1 (800) 472-2440
Mann’s Home Medical Products: (412) 672-5680
McArdle Surgical: (412) 821-9000
MedFast HomeCare: 1 (800) 673-1572
Medic Rescue Health Care Co.: 1 (866) 506-9955
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Home Repair, Maintenance and Safety
Make Your Home Safe Home Safety Tips
Getting older brings with it various lifestyle changes. Our Furnaces:
sight, hearing, muscle and bone strength, coordination and Your furnace should be checked regularly by a professional.
reflexes aren’t what they once were. Any of these things The flame should burn a bright, steady blue and should
Home Repair, Maintenance and Safety
can make a fall more likely, so we need to take extra care. never come outside of the furnace. If you hear or smell
Here are some things you can do to make your home safer natural gas leaking from your furnace lines, evacuate the
to prevent falls. house immediately and use a phone outside the house to
In Stairways and Hallways: call 911.
• Make sure there is good lighting with light switches at the
top and bottom of the stairs. Fireplaces:
• Keep areas where you walk tidy. Fireplace chimneys regularly build up creosote that can ignite.
Chimneys need to be cleaned out frequently and inspected for
• Have handrails on both sides of all stairs and be sure cracks and obstructions. Use a fireplace screen that is both big
they're tightly fastened. If you must carry something while enough to cover the entire opening of the fireplace to catch
on the steps, hold it in one hand and use the handrail with flying sparks and heavy enough to stop rolling logs.
the other.
Wood Stoves:
In Bathrooms: Inspect and clean your stovepipe and chimney on a regular
• Mount grab bars near toilets and on the inside and outside basis and check monthly for damage or obstructions. Be
of your tub and shower. sure to keep combustible objects away from the stove. Be
sure to check with your local fire department and check
• Place non-skid mats or carpet on all surfaces that may get wet. local codes before having your stove installed.
• Keep night lights on.
Space Heaters:
In the Bedroom: Only use heaters with the Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
• Put night lights and light switches close to your bed. safety listing. The heater should be placed on the floor,
away from combustible materials, and out of high-traffic
• Keep the telephone near your bed. areas. Never put anything on top of your space heater. Use
only crystal clear K-1 kerosene in your kerosene heater.
This nonprofit organization provides home construction and Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh works in partnership with
repair services (such as roof and siding repair) as a means the community to provide free home repairs, renovations
to alleviate poverty among very low-income households and
and modifications for low-income senior homeowners in
keep their homes habitable and handicapped assessable. (HUD
income guidelines vary by county). Hosanna constructs new Allegheny County so they can live safely and independently
homes in one week’s time for qualifying families. Financial in their homes. Homeowners must be financially or physi-
verification and a photocopy of one’s deed must accompany the cally unable to do the repairs.
application. Personal donations and volunteers are welcome.
Programs include Rebuilding Day on the last Saturday in
April. About 1,000 skilled and unskilled volunteers renovate
Neighborhood Safety Program and repair up to 30 homes in one day. Operation Urgent
Pittsburgh Community Service Care provides free emergency repair services 12 months a
1835 Centre Ave. year to qualifying senior homeowners. Corporate Workdays
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 take place Saturdays during summer and fall. Volunteers
(412) 392-6467 complete projects such as painting, yard work, cleaning
www.pghcsi.org and minor repairs.
The Neighborhood Safety program offers free security/safety
hardware for City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County renters
and homeowners who meet income guidelines. There are no
age limitations. Households living in Section 8, AHRCO or fed-
erally subsidized housing also qualify. Verification of income
is required. The Crime and Disaster Prevention program allows
low-income residents to feel safe in their homes. This objec-
tive is achieved by installing home safety and security items
such as deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide
detectors and life light adapters. Auxiliary hardware, such as
peep holes and door knobs, is also available.
Pittsburgh Project
2801 N. Charles St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 321-1678 Recycling Program
www.pittsburghproject.org Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD)
Provides minor repairs including painting, drywall and gar- 3901 Penn Ave., Building 5
dening for owner-occupied homes of those who physically Pittsburgh, PA 15224
or financially cannot do the work themselves. Qualifying (412) 578-8390
participants must live in the City of Pittsburgh or neighboring www.achd.net/recycling/recycling.html
boroughs, and must document that your household’s income
was at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines The Allegheny County Health Department has a com-
for the previous 12 months. prehensive resource directory titled “Recycling Together
in Allegheny County” for recycling all types of products
locally. The directory lists recyclables by material type—ev-
erything from appliances, batteries and cell phones and
paper to printer cartridges, glass, tires and yard debris. It
also gives tips on pollution prevention inside and outside
the home.
Of the 130 municipalities in Allegheny County, 80 of them
have a curbside collection program and 19 have a drop-off
program. Most residential municipal recycling programs
collect aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastics, clear
and colored glass, and newsprint.
724-779-8800
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• Stairlifts
SafeLink Wireless
(800) 977-3768 • Residential Elevators
www.safelinkwireless.com
• Wheel Chair Lifts
SafeLink Wireless participates in the federal government’s
Lifeline Assistance program by providing discounted or free • Inclined (Stair) Platform Lifts
cellular telephone service to income-eligible consumers. It
includes free cellular service, a free phone and free minutes
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Emergency Preparedness
a main entrance or get to the street.
Your plan should list all the other
ways that you can safely get out of
and away from your home.
What you need to take with you. If • you have special medical needs such as oxygen or insulin.
you have to leave your home, your
• you need special medical services such as dialysis or heart
plan should list the things that you will
monitoring.
need to take with you so that you can
find and pack them quickly, especially • you have no automobile and will need transportation.
your medications. It also helps to keep
some basic clothing items packed in a • you have to take medications regularly.
bag and ready to go. See “Emergency • you have other medical conditions or disabilities that affect your
Home Supplies,” on the next page. ability to move around such as arthritis or poor eyesight.
How to secure your home. Since you
• you have pets that will need to be cared for.
may be away for a while, your plan
should list the things you need to do
to safeguard your home, such as the
following.
Learn more about emergency preparedness
• Lock doors and windows
Two of the best places to get information about being prepared for emergen-
• Unplug all major appliances
cies are online at the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) and the Federal
• Turn off utilities Emergency Management Administration (www.fema.gov). Or contact the local
office of the American Red Cross by calling (412) 263-3100 or writing to 225
• Have a house key with you and
Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
give another one to a nearby family
member or friend
opener and, if it’s hard for you to use a can opener, food in
easy-to-open containers)
✔ Water (three-day supply, one gallon per person per day for
drinking and sanitation)
✔ Cash, checks and credit cards ✔ Pet supplies, if needed (including transport container)
Identity Theft
according to Don Grant, Supervisor of the Protective Services
Unit of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Area Agency on Aging (DHS AAA).
“The most important thing is to protect your personal infor-
mation,” he says, explaining that identity thieves snatch your
Social Security number, credit card numbers, date of birth,
mother’s maiden name and other personal data in order to im- Steps to Prevent Identity Theft
personate you. “This information enables the thief to commit Here are some other things you can do to help reduce the
numerous forms of fraud which include—but are not limited likelihood of becoming a victim of identity theft.
to—taking over your financial accounts; opening new bank
✔ Promptly remove mail from your mailbox. Take outgoing
accounts; purchasing automobiles; applying for loans, credit
mail to a post office collection mailbox or local post office.
cards and Social Security benefits; renting apartments and
establishing services with utility and phone companies.” ✔ Never give personal information over the telephone.
Thieves can obtain this information by stealing wallets, purs- ✔ Shred pre-approved credit applications, credit card re-
es, mail and accessing your information online on unsecured ceipts, bills and personal financial data before discarding
websites, from personnel records at work or in your home, in the trash.
rummaging through your trash and public trash dumps, or
✔ Empty your wallet of extra credit cards and IDs; better
by posing as someone who needs your information, such as yet, cancel the ones you don’t use. Never loan your credit
stating that they represent a government agency, your em- cards to anyone.
ployer, bank or landlord.
✔ Never leave receipts at bank machines, trash receptacles
“Don’t give your Social Security number to just anyone,” Don or gasoline pumps.
cautions. “Don’t carry your card in your wallet or purse; keep
it locked in a safe place with your other important papers. ✔ Save all credit card receipts and match them against
And check your credit reports once a year to monitor any your monthly bills.
suspicious activity.” (You can do this free of charge at www. ✔ Track the normal receipt of routine financial state-
annualcreditreport.com.) ments. Contact the sender if they stop being delivered in
If you are a victim of identity theft or suspect that your infor- the mail.
mation has been misused, take immediate action to minimize ✔ If you applied for a new credit card but it hasn’t arrived
the damage, making sure you document everything. “Also, in a timely manner, call the bank or company involved.
follow up in writing with all contacts,” Don advises. “Mail Report all lost or stolen credit cards immediately.
your correspondence certified, return receipt. Start a file and
keep copies of all correspondence you mail. Don’t send the ✔ When shopping online, use caution when disclosing
originals of supporting documentation.” personal financial data unless you receive a secured au-
thentication key from the provider.
AAA also offers a variety of financial-related services that
can help you stay on top of your financial data on an ongo-
ing basis:
To report identity theft, contact:
✒ Equifax: 1 (800) 525-6285, Experian: 1 (888) 397-3742
• Neighborhood Legal Services assists with living wills, power and TransUnion: 1 (800) 680-7289
of attorney, bankruptcy and landlord/tenant disputes. ✒ Federal Trade Commission: 1 (877) IDTHEFT (438-4338)
• Center for Victims of Violence and Crime provides therapy, ✒ Social Security Administration fraud hotline: 1 (800)
counseling, court support, restitution funds and police report 269-0271
assistance.
✒ Your local police department or US postal inspection
• Ursuline Senior Services Money Management program is an service office
AARP-modeled bill payer program that can assist you with
budgeting, preparation of checks, and proper maintenance You can report financial abuse by calling SeniorLine at
of your check register. (412) 350-5460 or AAA’s Protective Services program at
(412) 350-6905 or 1 (800) 344-4319.
2011 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide 75
Food Assistance
Angel Food Ministries Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
1 (877) 366-3646 (SNAP)
www.angelfoodministries.com SNAP is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program.
True to its new name, changes have been made to SNAP so
A nondenominational program that provides food to families that the program is more accessible to low-income individu-
in 35 states. It offers name brand groceries to recipients for als and families to buy the food they need for good health.
about one-half to one-third of retail cost. Supplemental Nutri- Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like
tion Assistance Program (SNAP) vouchers are accepted as pay- an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.
ment. Call the number above to find a location near you.
Food Assistance
How to Apply
Food Assistance
tion is from 10 a.m. to noon; call the above number for supporters; consider adding a few kosher food items to your
a distribution schedule. To qualify, your total household weekly shopping list for donation to the pantry.
income must be below 150 percent of the poverty level.
Bring a box, wheeled cart, or durable bags to the distribu-
tion and dress appropriately for standing outside for more Home-Delivered Meals Program
than an hour. Eleven agencies in Allegheny County receive funding from
the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area
Agency on Aging (DHS AAA) to implement their Home-
Senior Community Center Shared Meals Delivered Meals programs (HDM), or “meals on wheels.”
Allegheny County Department of Human Services More than 600,000 meals per year are served through HDM
Area Agency on Aging and available to homebound seniors ages 60 or older on
441 Smithfield St., Second Floor a short- or long-term basis. All recipients must register
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 with AAA. Each agency asks for a modest donation for
SeniorLine (412) 350-5460 the meals. Registered seniors receive one complete meal,
TDD/TTY (412) 350-2727 which meets one-third of an older adult’s nutritional needs.
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/aaa The program also provides meals for modified diets (such
as diabetic) with a doctor’s prescription. One agency,
Hot, nutritious lunches are served at senior centers through- Mollie’s Meals, provides kosher meals.
out Allegheny County every Monday through Friday. The
menus are designed to provide varied and satisfying fare Home-Delivered Meals providers:
for seniors. Specially prepared meals are also available to Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342
anyone with a dietary prescription. Meals are planned with Eastern Area Adult Services (412) 247-1446
input from older adults and designed to meet one-third of Elder-Ado, Inc. (412) 381-6900
a senior’s daily nutritional requirements. For a listing of Hill House Senior Services (412) 392-4450
senior centers, see page 133. LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300
Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330
Mollie’s Meals (kosher) (412) 421-7616
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Penn Hills Senior Centers (412) 244-3400
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Plum Senior Center (412) 795-2330
Area Agency on Aging Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062
441 Smithfield St., Second Floor Wilkinsburg Community Ministry (412) 241-8072
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
SeniorLine (412) 350-5460
Let us do your grocery store
TDD/TTY (412) 350-2727 Groceries
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/aaa shopping for you!
(Q-I) Qualified Individual 1 $1,219 or less $1,640 or less $6,680 $10,020 Return of Part “B” Premium
Health Insurance
is sold by private insurance companies to fill the “gaps” In addition to a monthly premium, you may be responsible
for out-of-pocket costs including an annual deductible, co-
in Original Medicare Plan coverage. Medigap policies only
pays and co-insurance for office visits, hospital stays and
work with the Original Medicare Plan. Generally, when you outpatient services like physical therapy. Depending on the
buy a Medigap policy you must have Medicare Part A and type of Medicare Advantage plan you choose, you may need
Part B. You will be required to pay the monthly Medicare a referral from your primary care physician to see a specialist
Part B premium; additionally, you will pay a premium to or get lab work. Doctors and specialists outside your plan’s
Medigap. Spouses must buy separate Medigap policies. provider network may be partially covered but you will pay
more to use them instead of an in-network provider.
The best time to buy a Medigap policy is during the six-
month period that begins on the first day of the month in Note: Medicare Advantage Plans differ from a Medigap policy.
which you are both age 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare You should not buy a Medigap plan if you are in a Medicare
Part B. After this initial enrollment period when you are Advantage Plan.
guaranteed acceptance into a Medigap plan, your option Medicare Advantage Plans include:
to buy a Medigap policy may be limited.
• Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
In some situations, you may be able to buy a Medigap policy
outside your initial enrollment period. To learn more about • Preferred Provider Organization Plans (PPO)
Medigap, order the publication Choosing a Medigap Policy • Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
at www.medicare.gov/medigap.
• Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans (MSA)
• Medicare Specialty Plans
www.fswp.org
APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program
Insurance
• your rights and protections under the Medicare Program. Their education programs offer information and resources
on benefits, and their public policy team alerts Congress
• how you can get issues resolved. and the administration about problems facing Medicare
How does the ombudsman help you through other orga- consumers and recommends systemic improvements.
nizations? The center’s website (above) includes a comprehensive
list of answers to Medicare questions on topics such as
The ombudsman works with organizations such as APPRISE coverage basics, eligibility and enrollment, plan options
and Quality Improvement Organizations to ensure they re- and costs, private health and drug plan costs, filling gaps
solve your issues promptly. This allows these organizations
in Medicare, your rights, help paying for Medicare costs
to provide information, counseling and assistance to help
you with: and advice for caregivers.
• Visit the ombudsman webpage at www.cms.hhs.gov/cen- Provides free legal services to low income consumers, se-
ter/ombudsman.asp. niors and persons with disabilities who are having trouble
accessing publicly funded healthcare coverage or services.
• Call your Quality Improvement Organization if you have a If you are denied or terminated from enrollment in a pub-
complaint about the quality of Medicare-covered services.
licly funded healthcare program or have a service denied,
• Call APPRISE at (412) 661-1438. reduced or terminated, PHLP may provide you free direct
representation on your appeal.
Source: www.medicare.gov.
ting a prescription filled, you may scribed drugs. The program is free to tion drugs, healthcare, utilities and
have a choice between a generic or Allegheny County resident regardless other services.
brand-name drug. They contain the of age, income or existing health cover-
same active ingredients; the only age. More than 300 pharmacies in the
difference is that generic drugs cost Leukemia and Lymphoma
county participate in this program, and
less. Ask the pharmacist if a generic
a national network of more than 60,000
Society
drug is a choice. Patient Financial Aid Programs
pharmacies honor the NACo prescrip- (412) 395-2873 or 1 (800) 726-2873
Talk with your doctor and phar- tion discount card. www.leukemia–lymphoma.org
macist. Once your doctor prescribes
a medicine, tell him about all the Ask your local pharmacy if they par- LLS offers two financial assistance
over-the-counter and other meds you ticipate or call the number above to programs for treatment of certain
are taking. Remind him about any find out if a specific pharmacy is part types of blood cancer. The locally
allergies or problems you’ve had. of the program. Cards are available based Patient Financial Aid Program
And find out the right way to take at county offices, libraries, senior helps to reimburse costs related to
the medicine. centers, Goodwill stores and many travel to treatment centers, as well as
pharmacies. certain medications. A $150 stipend
When taking your meds: applies; you do not have to qualify
• Take it in the exact amount and financially to take part in this pro-
time prescribed. American Kidney Fund (AKF) gram. Call the above phone numbers
1 (800) 638-8299 to learn more.
• Don’t skip doses or take half
doses. www.kidneyfund.org The second program is the Co-Pay
Assistance Program. This offers assis-
• Avoid mixing alcohol and medi- The AKF’s program provides financial tance to patients who qualify toward
cine. assistance to qualified dialysis patients private health insurance premiums
• Take the medicine until it’s fin- who are referred by their physicians and co-pay obligations, Medicare
ished. and social workers. Safety Net Grants Part B, Medicare Plan D, Medicare
are provided for treatment-specific Supplementary Health Insurance and
• Don’t take meds prescribed for
another person or give yours to expenses such as transportation, over- Medicare Advantage premium or co-
someone else. the-counter medicines, medication co- pay obligations. To register for this
payments and kidney donor expenses. national program, call LLS’s office at
• Don’t take medicine in the dark. 1 (877) 557-2672.
Medicare Part D grants and the Gen-
• Don’t leave your pills where a
young child may get into them. zyme Patient Assistance Program grants
are also available. For details, visit the Medicare Part D Prescription
Source: National Institute on Ag- above website or contact the social Drug Coverage
ing, National Institutes of Health, worker at your dialysis center. 1 (800) 783-7067 or 1 (800) 633-4227
www.nia.nih.gov. Visit www.nih- www.medicare.gov
seniorhealth.gov for more informa-
tion. American Respiratory Alliance of Pennsylvanians have the option of
choosing from a variety of prescrip-
Western Pennsylvania tion drug plans. Most plans will have
1 (800) 220-1990 a premium about $27 per month, as
$4/$10 Generic Drug Program (724) 772-1750 well as a deductible, cost sharing and
Certain grocery and retail stores offer www.healthylungs.org co-pays for medications. Medicare en-
generic prescription medications at rollees can contact the APPRISE Pro-
low cost (usually $4 for a month of The Emergency Assistance Program is
gram’s insurance counseling service
medication or $10 for three months). a one-time-only grant for respiratory at (412) 661-1438 for free, unbiased
Usually there are no income guidelines medications, including oxygen. It is advice about whether to enroll in the
or restrictions regarding insurance cov- non-renewable and is payable to the Medicare Part D benefit. (See page 80
erage. Check with your local pharmacist pharmacy. Call for an application. to learn more about APPRISE.)
for details.
Pharmaceutical Assistance
also lists about 11,000 free, low-cost is supplemented by federal Medicare
and sliding-scale clinics. manufacturer has set their own eligibil-
Part D prescription coverage, offering ity guidelines.
older Pennsylvanians the best benefits
of both programs. Older adults con-
PACE and PACENET
1 (800) 225-7223
tinue to receive the same prescription Rx Outreach
benefits while, in many cases, saving 1 (800) 769-3880
https://pacecares.fhsc.com
more money. Enrollees must meet in- www.rxoutreach.com
PACE stands for Pharmaceutical As- come/age guidelines to qualify.
This fully-licensed mail order pharmacy
sistance Contract for the Elderly;
is committed to providing a safe, af-
PACENET stands for PACE Needs En-
hancement Tier. Both are funded by the
PA Rx Price Finder fordable and easy way for people of all
www.parxpricefinder.com ages to get the medications they need.
Pennsylvania Lottery and administered
The program offers prescription drugs
by the Pennsylvania Department of This web site allows you to compare
to uninsured individuals and families,
Aging. These programs offer compre- prices of many medications at different
as well as those who have limited pre-
hensive prescription drug coverage to pharmacies convenient to you. Finding
the best price will help you save money scription drug coverage.
older Pennsylvanians and cover most
medications that require prescriptions, on your prescription drugs so that you
including insulin, syringes and insulin can take better care of your own health, Together Rx Access
needles. They do not cover over-the- as well as your family’s. 1 (800) 444-4106
counter medicines, medical equipment www.togetherrxaccess.com
or doctor, hospital, dental or vision ser- Partnership for Prescription
vices. Enrollees must meet income/age Provides savings of 25 to 40 percent
guidelines to qualify.
Assistance off more than 300 brand-name medi-
1 (888) 477-2669 cations to eligible hardworking people
PACE – Who is eligible: www.pparx.org who have no prescription drug cover-
Brings together America’s pharma- age. Individuals who meet all three of
To be eligible for PACE, you must be
ceutical companies, doctors, other the following guidelines qualify for a
65 years of age or older, a Pennsylva-
healthcare providers, patient advocacy Together Rx Access card: not eligible
nia resident for at least 90 days prior
organizations and community groups for Medicare; have no prescription drug
to the date of application, and cannot to help qualifying patients who lack coverage of any kind; and their house-
be enrolled in the Department of Pub- prescription coverage get free or nearly hold income is equal to or less than
lic Welfare’s Medicaid prescription free brand-name medicines. Each $45,000 for a single person ($15,000 for
benefit. For a single person, your total manufacturer has set their own eligibil- each additional family member.)
income must be $14,500 or less. For a ity guidelines.
married couple, your combined total
income must be $17,700 or less. US Department of Veterans
Pennsylvania Department of
PACENET – Who is eligible: Affairs
Health 1 (877) 222-8387
To be eligible for PACENET, you must Chronic Renal Disease Program www.va.gov
be 65 years of age or older, a Penn- 1 (800) 225-7223
www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health Find out if you are eligible for VA ben-
sylvania resident for at least 90 days
efits, how to apply and what it will cost
prior to the date of application, and Provides life-saving care and treatment by visiting the above website. Complete
you cannot be enrolled in the Depart- for adults with end-stage renal disease.
an application online or contact the VA
ment of Public Welfare’s Medicaid The program assists with costs related to
Health Care Benefits Service Center.
prescription benefit. A single person’s dialysis services, renal transplantation,
total income can be between $14,500 medical management, inpatient and out-
and $23,500. A couple’s combined patient services, medications and limited
total income can be between $17,700 patient transportation. You must meet
and $31,500. income guidelines to qualify.
Legal Resources
wills are available at special flat rates. For more details, visit
the above website and click on “Member Benefits.” Lawyer Referral Service (LRS)
Allegheny County Bar Association
400 Koppers Building
Disabilities Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) 436 Seventh Ave.
429 Fourth Ave., Suite 701 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 261-5555
(412) 391-5225 www.acba.org
www.drnpa.org
LRS assists the public in locating lawyers for specific types
DRN provides legal consultation and representation for of legal matters. Clients can be referred by telephone, mail or
the Internet. LRS matches potential clients to a member of the
people with disabilities and their families to ensure their Lawyer Referral attorney panel, and provides a 30-minute con-
rights to live in their communities and receive the services sultation with an LRS member for $30. The Allegheny County
they need, as well as a quality education, employment Bar Association offers free booklets on its website, including
opportunities, housing options and the right to live free of “Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney” and “The
discrimination, abuse and neglect. Truth about Probate and Living Trusts in Pennsylvania.”
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2011 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide 87
Legal Resources Funeral Planning
Funerals: What you Should Know as a Consumer
When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends
are often confronted with dozens of decisions about the
funeral, which must be made quickly and under emotional
duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral
provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the
Legal Resources/Funeral Planning
Final Details
Set up a new bank account.
Secure an ample number of certified copies of the death certificate.
Find important papers: deeds, bankbooks or account statements, stock certificates or investment account
statements and insurance policies.
Locate important certificates: your marriage certificate, spouse’s birth certificate, military discharge papers, Social
Security card, tax forms and birth certificates of any minor children. These records are needed to establish claims
for Social Security, life insurance or veteran’s benefits.
Notify your insurance companies in writing about the death of your spouse. Each company will need a
statement of claim and a death certificate before the surviving spouse can receive benefits. Keep copies of all
correspondence.
Contact your Social Security office to find out if you are eligible for new benefits. Social Security benefits are not
automatically paid out after a death; you must apply for them.
Write a formal letter to your spouse’s employer, union or any other group or professional organization with
which he may have had an association. Many of these organizations have insurance policies of which you may
be the beneficiary. Also inquire about any 401(k), pension or company stock benefits. If your spouse was a veteran,
apply for veteran’s benefits at the nearest Veterans Administration office. Keep copies of all correspondence.
Advise all creditors in writing, including issuers of credit cards, that your spouse has died. If you have any
loans, find out if they are insured.
Consult a lawyer. Your family may be very well meaning, but they are not necessarily legal experts. Discuss fees
before you engage any legal help.
Within the First Six Months
See a tax accountant or tax lawyer. Federal law requires that an estate tax return be filed within nine months
of the death, in many cases. Since tax laws are constantly being revised, it is important to seek out expert advice
to determine your full tax liability.
Probate. These procedures can be a complex matter, depending upon the size of the estate and claims against it.
In some states, probate can take a year to complete, so again, an attorney can be helpful.
Within the First Year
Determine your annual income, which consists of your salary (if you work), benefits and income-producing
assets, including investments and savings.
Create a yearly budget.
Source: www.AARP.org.
Additional Notes:_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tax Information
who are:
• Age 65 and older
• Widows and widowers age 50 and older
utility company can adjust the bill four times a year higher or
lower depending on the customer’s usage. There is no charge Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
for switching to budget billing.
(LIHEAP)
Customer Assistance Programs (CAP): This program is (412) 562-0330
set up between the utility company and a customer and al-
lows low-income, payment troubled customers to pay utility Income-eligible households can apply for energy assistance
bills based on household size and gross household income. grants. The program is based on income and number in
CAP customers agree to make regular monthly payments, a household, and is administered by the Department of
which are usually less than the current bill, in exchange for Public Welfare. LIHEAP provides cash assistance to help
continued utility service. Each utility company may have a utility customers pay residential energy bills. The program
different name for this program. Contact your local utility normally opens around November each year.
provider for details.
Customer Assistance Referral and Evaluation Program Pennsylvania Utility Choice (PUC)
(CARES): The CARES program helps customers with spe- 1(800) 782-1110 or 1 (888) 782-3228
cial needs such as consumers who are experiencing family www.puc.state.pa.us/utilitychoice
emergencies, divorce, unemployment or medical emergencies.
A CARES representative may assist with referrals for food Helps to educate Pennsylvania consumers about the ben-
programs, housing, energy grants, budget counseling and em- efits of competition and how to shop for utilities.
ployment assistance. The program’s goal is to provide support
and direction to help customers pay their utility bills.
Public Utilities Commission
Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP): LIURP Bureau of Consumer Services
helps low-income residential customers lower the amount 1 (800) 692-7380
of electricity or natural gas used each month. The utility www.puc.state.pa.us
company may provide free home weatherization. A utility
company representative may come to your home to install The law requires telephone companies to provide local
energy saving features to help reduce your monthly bill. telephone assistance programs for low-income consumers.
Here are three that are provided through Verizon:
Lifeline 135 Service: Lifeline 135 helps customers who
Crisis Assistance have incomes at or below 135 percent of the federal pov-
(412) 350-5869 erty guidelines or receive help from any of these programs:
Income-eligible households can apply for crisis assistance when General Assistance (GA), Supplemental Security Income
service has been turned off or they are in danger of being without (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),
heat. Emergency situations include having broken heating equip- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP),
ment such as a furnace or leaking lines, a fuel shortage that may Federal Public Housing Assistance, Medicaid or SNAP.
leave you without heat or having utility service shut off. The Lifeline 135 helps pay for line connection charges and
program normally opens around November each year. one phone line.
Link-Up America: Link-Up America offers discounts on
Dollar Energy Fund line connection charges up to 50 percent (up to a maximum
(412) 431-2800 of $30) and allows customers to spread their payments for
line connection charges over 12 months. For more details
Provides cash assistance to utility customers to help them pay on this or Lifeline 135, call Verizon at (800) 837-4966.
their utility bills. Hardship funds provide assistance grants to
Universal Telecommunications Assistance Program
customers who “fall through the cracks” of other financial
assistance programs, or to those who still have a critical need (UTAP): UTAP helps Verizon customers who qualify for
for assistance after other resources have been exhausted. Lifeline pay their overdue bills, avoid shut-offs and restore
The fund makes payments directly to companies on behalf basic local telephone service. To learn more, call 1 (800)
of eligible customers. 771-3312.
Utility Conservation
Conserve Energy at Home we’ll get it to you.
By winterizing your home, your energy bills can be reduced
from 10 to 50 percent. Follow these tips to make your home Whatever it takes.
more energy efficient:
• Prevent outside air from entering your home. Inspect your
house and seal any cracks or openings around windows, Eugene Beck Company
doors, fireplaces, pipes, electrical outlets and bathroom, Heating and Air Conditioning
kitchen or clothes dryer vents. Weather stripping, caulk, or
fiberglass insulation can be used for this purpose. 924 Western Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
• If you own an older home, adding storm doors and win-
dows can reduce heat loss by up to 50 percent. (412) 321-3356 • (412) 931-0949
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/aaa
Ombudsmen also inform and educate
Ombudsmen are advocates who receive, older individuals, service providers
investigate and resolve concerns related and the public about long-term care
to the health, safety, welfare and rights services and consumer rights.
A trained individual who can help Residents of nursing and personal care Older consumers of long-term care
if you have a complaint or problem homes. services have basic and special rights
with any long-term care service. under federal and state law. Some of
Individuals receiving long-term care these rights are:
A source to provide information services in their homes and commu-
about your rights as a consumer Right to know and exercise your
nity.
Rights.
and assistance in exercising those
Families and friends of individuals
rights. Right to know about services and
who live in nursing or personal care charges.
An advocate for high standards of homes.
quality of care who promotes strict Right to be consulted in planning
Staff of long-term care facilities. your medical treatment.
enforcement of those standards.
Government agencies. Right to decline medical treatment.
A promoter of the highest quality
of life for care-dependent Pennsyl- Right to confidentiality of medical
vanians ages 60 and older. records.
A consumer representative who Right to privacy in treatment and
works within the legislative and care.
What Kinds of Issues are Handled?
rulemaking process to improve
Right to freedom from abuse, ne-
long-term care services throughout glect, and exploitation.
Questions about billing and charges,
the state.
including those covered by Medicare Right to freedom from restraints.
A person who assists long-term and Medicaid.
care consumers in pursuing rem- Right to express grievances without
Concerns about the quality of care or fear of retaliation.
edies to their problems.
treatment from a long-term care service
To contact an ombudsman nearest provider. Rights pertaining to admission,
transfers and discharges, includ-
you, contact SeniorLine at (412)
Appeals regarding transfers, discharges, ing the Right to appeal in certain
350-5460 or 1 (800) 344-4319.
discontinuance or changes in services. instances.
Consumer Advocacy
meetings throughout Pittsburgh and in every state. Mem- sues, and influences public policy through education and
bers also receive special products, services and discounts at advocacy.
participating retailers, hotels and more. Sign up online for
AARP news, discount information, tips for healthy living,
retirement planning and more. National Do Not Call Registry
1 (888) 382-1222
TTY 1 (866) 290-4236
Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association www.donotcall.gov
325 Commerce St. The federal government created this registry to make it easy for
Wilmerding, PA 15148 consumers to stop receiving unwanted telemarketing calls in
(412) 823-3977 their homes. Register online or by calling the toll-free number
above. This is a free service. The Federal Trade Commission,
The association offers general information on funerals, re-
Federal Communications Commission and individual states all
ferrals to funeral directors, grievance arbitration, literature enforce the Do Not Call Registry. Placing your phone number
and speakers on related topics.
on it will stop most (but not all) telemarketing calls.
www.dos.state.pa.us
Individuals who are solicited by charitable organizations can
call the Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organiza-
tions to inquire if a charity is registered.
Elected Officials
(412) 261-5091 (412) 241-6690
rep.doyle@mail.house.gov 30th, Randy Vulakovich (R)(412) 571-2169 costa@pasenate.com
mnsmith@pahouse.net
18th, Timothy Murphy (R) 1407 Mt. Royal Blvd. 45th, Jim Brewster (D)
504 Washington Rd. Glenshaw, PA 15116 44th, Mark Mustio (R)
One Monroeville Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15228 (412) 487-6600 1009 Beaver Grade Rd.
3824 Northern Pike, Ste. 350
(412) 344-5583 rvulakov@pahousegop.com Ste. 220
Moon Township, PA 15108 Monroeville, PA 15146
murphy@mail.house.gov 32nd, Anthony DeLuca (D)
(412) 262-3780 (412) 380-2242
7205 Saltsburg Rd. brewster@pasenate.com
State Legislative Districts mmustio@pahousegop.com
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
19th, Jake Wheatley (D) 45th, Nick Kotik (D) 46th, Kris Vanderman (R)
(412) 793-2448
2015-2017 Centre Ave. 1350 Fifth Ave. 364 Pittsburgh Rd.
tdeluca@pahouse.net
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Coraopolis, PA 15108 Bentleyville, PA 18314
33rd, Frank Dermody (D) (724) 255-2296
(412) 471-7760 (412) 264-4260
jwheatley@pahouse.net 1331 Freeport Rd., Ste. 202 nkotik@pahouse.net
47th, Elder Vogel (R)
Cheswick, PA 15024
20th, Adam Ravenstahl (D) 46th, Jesse White (D) 488 Adams St.
(724) 274-4770
4455 Highridge St. 3855 Millers Run Rd. Rochester, PA 15074
fdermody@pahouse.net
Pittsburgh, PA 15214 PO Box 285 (724) 774-0444
(412) 337-3407 34th, Paul Costa (D) Cecil, PA 15321 http://senatoreldervogel.com
21st, Dom Costa (D) 519 Penn Ave. (724) 746-3677
1808 Chislett St. Turtle Creek, PA 15145 jwhite@pahouse.net Governor of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 824-3400
54th, John Pallone (D) Tom Corbett (R)
(412) 361-2040 pcosta@pahouse.net
1625 Fifth Ave. PO Box 1145
dcosta@pahouse.net 35th, Marc Gergely (D) Arnold, PA 15068 Harrisburg, PA 17108
22nd, Chelsa Wagner (D) 1540 Lincoln Way (724) 339-1990 (717) 238-4009
900 Brookline Blvd. White Oak, PA 15131 jpallone@pahouse.net
Pittsburgh, PA 15226 (412) 664-0035 US Senators
(412) 343-2094 mgergely@pahouse.net State Senatorial Districts
cwagner@pahouse.net Pat Toomey (R)
36th, Harry Readshaw (D) 37th, John R. Pippy (R)
23rd, Dan Frankel (D) 3440 Hamilton Blvd.
1917 Brownsville Rd. 1009 Beaver Grade Rd.
2345 Murray Ave. Allentown, PA 18103
Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Ste. 210
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Moon Township, PA 15108 (484) 809-7994
(412) 881-4208
(412) 422-1774 (412) 262-2260 Joe Sestak (D)
hreadsha@pahouse.net
dfrankel@pahouse.net jpippy@pasen.gov PO Box 1936
38th, William Kortz II (D)
24th, Joseph Preston Jr. (D) 38th, Jim Ferlo (D) Media, PA 19063
208 N. Highland Ave. 751 Pittsburgh-McKeesport
3519 Butler St. (610) 891-8956
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 361-3692 Dravosburg, PA 15034 (412) 621-3006
jpreston@pahouse.net (412) 466-1940 www.senatorferlo.com
wkortz@pahouse.net
25th, Joseph Markosek (D) 40th, Jane C. Orie (R)
Commerce Bldg., Ste. 303 39th, David Levdansky (D) La Casa Blanca Building
4232 Northern Pike 122 Second Ave. 9400 McKnight Rd., Ste. 105
Monroeville, PA 15146 Elizabeth, PA 15037 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 856-8284 (412) 384-2258 (412) 630-9466
jmarkose@pahouse.net dlevdans@pahouse.net www.senatororie.com
Retired Status Motor Vehicle Registration • Drive when you feel angry or tired. If you start to feel
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation tired, stop your car somewhere safe. Take a break until
1 (800) 932-4600 you feel more alert.
www.dmv.state.pa.us
• Eat, drink or use a cell phone while driving.
Eligible applicants, regardless of age, must be retired and
receiving Social Security, SSI payments, retirement benefits If —
or other pensions and annuities. The total income from all • If you don’t see well in the dark, try not to drive at
these sources must not exceed $19,200. night or during storms.
To be eligible for the retired status processing fee, the vehicle • If you have trouble making left turns at an intersection,
must be titled and registered in the person’s name. If the vehicle make three right turns instead of one left turn.
is registered jointly, at least one of the registrants must meet the
requirements above. The qualified person must be the principal • If you can, avoid driving in bad weather such as rain,
driver of the vehicle unless physically or mentally incapable of sleet or snow.
driving. Only one vehicle per person may be registered for the
$10 processing fee. Forms are available at notaries, tag agencies
and dealerships, by calling PennDOT or visiting www.dmv. Take Care of Your Car
state.pa.us/pdotforms/fact_sheets/fs-rest.pdf.
• Make sure you have plenty of gas in the tank.
Wheelchair Getaways • Keep windshields and mirrors clean.
1 (800) 642-2042
www.wheelchairgetaways.com • Keep a cloth in your car for cleaning windows.
Wheelchair Getaways provides wheelchair accessible van • Replace your windshield wiper blades when they be-
rentals for people with disabilities, as well as scooter and come worn out.
power wheelchair rentals, and GPS rentals.
Transportation
in making this decision.
What are the warning signs when someone should begin to limit driving or stop altogether?
2. Dents and scrapes on the car or on fences, mailboxes, garage doors and curbs.
4. Getting lost.
7. Medical conditions or medications that may affect your ability to handle the car safely.
10. Other drivers honking at you and instances when you are angry at other drivers.
12. Difficulty seeing the sides of the road when looking straight ahead.
14. Having a hard time turning around to check over your shoulder while backing up or changing lanes.
15. Frequent traffic tickets or warnings by traffic/law enforcement officers in the last year or two.
If you notice one or more of these warning signs, you may want to have your driving assessed by a professional or attend
a driver refresher class (see listing below or download the booklet mentioned below, which lists more driver refresher
courses). You may also want to consult with your doctor if you are having unusual concentration or memory problems,
or other physical symptoms that may be affecting your ability to drive.
Source: www.AARP.org.
AARP Driver Safety Program Seniors for Safe Driving
1 (888) 227-7669 (724) 283-0245 or 1 (800) 559-4880
www.aarp.org www.seniorsforsafedriving.com
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and This driver improvement program is designed especially for
largest classroom refresher course for drivers ages 50 and seniors. It allows drivers a chance to refresh their driving
older. The eight-hour course is designed to help update driv- techniques, develop positive driving attitudes and regain
ing skills and knowledge of the rules of the road, learn about lost confidence. There is no written exam or behind-the-
normal age-related physical changes and how they impact wheel test. A nominal tuition fee is charged. Call for class
driving, and obtain an insurance discount. To learn more locations, dates and times. You can also register for a class
and to locate classes in your area, visit the above website onine at the above website.
and type “Driver Safety Program” in the search box.
www.cancer.org
ACS’s transportation grants program gives relief to thousands
of cancer patients each year by providing funds to social ser-
vice departments of qualifying facilities that provide cancer
treatment. The funds are used to assist cancer patients with
recurring transportation needs when no other assistance is
available. The patient must be ambulatory. Please provide
three to five day’s notice of your transportation needs.
ACS’s Road to Recovery program pairs up cancer patients with
local volunteers who drive them to their treatment appoint-
ments. To learn more, call the phone number above.
Port Authority Transit (PAT)
534 Smithfield St. at Mellon Square
American Kidney Fund Pittsburgh, PA
1 (800) 638-8299 (412) 442-2000
www.kidneyfund.org www.portauthority.org
As part of AKF‘s Safety Net Program, offers grants are offered Seniors ages 65 and older presenting a Commonwealth
to needy dialysis and kidney transplant patients for treatment- of Pennsylvania Senior Citizen Identification card (blue
specific expenses such as transportation to reach dialysis. for men, yellow for women) or a Medicare card at the
time of fare payment can ride Port Authority service for
free at all times.
Elder Express
(412) 702-0050 When registering for a Senior Citizen Transit Card, you
must show proof of age (birth certificate or driver’s
A program of Agewell Pittsburgh, this service includes regu-
license). There is a simple form to complete and your
larly scheduled door-to-door van service for seniors who wish
transit pass will be mailed directly to your home. Show
to travel from their homes or apartments in Squirrel Hill to
this pass to your driver each time you ride. This program
select locations throughout Squirrel Hill. Ride all day between
is made possible by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for $2.
Transportation Options
Eligibility Age 60 or older; Due to disability, Anyone with a Age 65 or older; Current Medical
Allegheny County functionally unable disability without bus resident of Assistance recipient;
resident; not living in to use Port Authority service in their area. Pennsylvania resident of
nursing home bus independently Provides either a Allegheny County
either all of the time ride to a nearby bus
or only under some stop, or a direct
conditions ACCESS trip
Application At any DHS AAA Physical, cognitive Short application At DHS AAA senior Initial phone
senior center; by in- or visual disability. available by mail centers, Legislative application with
home visit, if Application process offices, healthcare, medical verification.
needed; by care includes in-person ACCESS office (650 Will be offered bus
manager (for care interview, Smithfield Street); tickets. Direct
mgmt consumers); transportation skills proof of age reimbursement of
proof of age and evaluation. Proof of required ACCESS service
health insurance age and verification depending on
card required of disability required. personal ability and
specific trip
Hours of Operation Mon.-Fri., 6AM-6PM Mon.-Sun., 6AM – Mon.-Sun., 6AM – Mon.-Sun., 6AM – Mon.-Sun., 6AM –
midnight midnight midnight 10PM
Reservations One day in advance, One day in advance, One day in advance, One day in advance, Two working days in
between 8:00 AM between 7:00 AM – Mon.-Sun., 8:00 AM- Mon.-Sun., 8:00 AM- advance between
AND 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 8:30 and 3:00, Mon.-
Fri.
Trip Limits Age 60-64 requires None None; any number For medical
authorization for of trips for any (physical and
medical trips. Age No trip purpose No trip purpose purpose anytime behavioral health)
65 and older – four restrictions restrictions within hours of services only; no
one-way medical operation. emergency or
trips per month; care ambulance service;
mgmt., as needed; children under age
grocery shopping, 12 must be
once per week; adult accompanied by
day services, as parent or
prescribed by CM; responsible adult.
senior center, daily
on request
Ticket Prices and Book of 20 tickets: No tickets – Fare is No tickets – Fare is No tickets – Fare is Free - NA
Ticket Colors $5.00 ($0.25 /ticket) paid through the use paid through the use paid through the use
Light Blue of an electronic of an electronic of an electronic
purse (E-Purse) purse (E-Purse) purse (E-Purse)
Minimum Grocery shopping or Minimum one way Ride to a bus stop - Minimum one way Free
Fares/Escort Policy senior center trips, fare $2.25 $2.00 one way. fare - $2.52 Escorts - Free but
three tickets each Maximum one way Direct trip from Maximum one way must be authorized
way fare $4.48 home to destination fare - $6.30 by MATP
Medical minimum one way - Escort Fare - $2.50
Age 60-64 – 11 If required, personal $3.00 – Maximum one way.
tickets each way assistant rides free $9.00 Call ACCESS for
Age 65 and over – 6 fares to Airport and
tickets each way Companion – Same out of Allegheny
fare as eligible rider County.
Escort: Free, as
needed for medical
trips
Phone Numbers 412-562-5385 (OPT) 412-562-5353 412-562-5353 412-562-5353 1-888-547-MATP
412-350-4083 PA Relay – PA Relay – PA Relay – MATP 162871
(AC/AAA) (800) 654-5984 (800) 654-5984 (800) 654-5984
Revised 12/10
2010 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide
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ublic housing is rental housing provided to income eligible families, seniors and persons with disabilities. Public hous-
ing comes in all sizes and types – from single-family houses to high-rise apartments for seniors. A resident in public
housing may either pay 30-40 percent of the adjusted gross income to rent, or a flat fee based on the unit for which
they qualify. The type of payment depends on the way the building is funded, so contact each building for information.
(412) 434-1425
The Apartment Locator is a free service that links consum- Silver Lake Commons
ers to affordable housing options throughout the state. The 6935 Frankstown Ave. May Building
above website offers information about apartment locations, Homewood, PA 15208 111 Fifth Ave.
rental prices, accessibility features, development amenities, (412) 362-0165 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
current vacancies and waiting lists. (Downtown)
I W Abel Place (412) 471-4726
4720 Hatfield St.
Christopher Smith Terrace Lawrenceville, PA 15201 Fred T. Finello Pavillion
Central 2829 Bedford Ave. (412) 687-7120 3206 Niagara St.
Sylvania Place Hill District, PA 15219 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-2024 St. Augustine Plaza (South Oakland)
29 Sylvania St.
230 36th St. (412) 456-5000
Beltzhoover, PA 15210 Ebenezer Towers Lawrenceville, PA 15201
(412) 829-3910 420 Dinwiddie St. Carson Retirement
(412) 683-6155
Hill District, PA 15219 Residence
Lambeth Apartments Eva P. Mitchell
(412) 391-9465 2850 East Carson St.
4003 Penn Ave. 1621 Lincoln Ave.
Bloomfield, PA 15224 K. Leroy Irvis Towers Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (South Side)
(412) 682-1151 715 Mercer St. (Lincoln-Lemington)
Hill District, PA 15219 (412) 481-0700
Laurentian Hall (412) 363-4169
(412) 765-1008 Carson Towers
5321 Penn Ave. Pennsylvania-Bidwell
Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Milliones Manor 2117 East Carson St.
High-Rise Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(Bloomfield/Garfield) 2827 Bedford Ave.
Hill District, PA 15219 1014 Sheffield St. (South Side)
(412) 361-4462 Manchester, PA 15233
(412) 681-6350 (412) 431-8232
Harriet Tubman Terrace (412) 456-5000
550 Negley Run Blvd. The Legacy Morse Gardens
2121 Centre Ave. Bellefield Dwellings 2416 Sarah St.
East Liberty, PA 15206 4400 Centre Ave.
Hill District, PA 15219 Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 363-8422 Oakland, PA 15213
(412) 281-8199 (South Side)
Pennley Commons (412) 621-1132 (412) 456-5000
Western Manor, Inc.
5601 Penn Ave. 2851 Bedford Ave. Parkview Manor
East Liberty, PA 15206 John Paul Plaza
Hill District, PA 15219 3250 Parkview Ave. 1005 Herron Ave.
(412) 362-2040 (412) 681-4056 Oakland, PA 15213 Polish Hill, PA 15219
Greenfield Terrace (412) 621-7863, ext. 10 (412) 683-5850
Homestead Apartments
Apartments 441 East Eighth Ave. William Moorhead Tower
3909 Raff St. Forward Shady
Homestead, PA 15120 375 N. Craig St.
Greenfield, PA 15207 (412) 462-1441 Apartments
Oakland, PA 15213 5841 Forward Ave.
(412) 421-1016 (412) 681-3709
Second Baptist Senior Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
Hazelwood Towers Apartments Perrysville Plaza (412) 521-3065
111 Tecumseh St. 128 W. 12th Ave. 2403 Perrysville Ave.
Hazelwood, PA 15207 Homestead, PA 15120 Murray Towers
Pittsburgh, PA 15214 2825 Murray Ave.
(412) 421-2000 (412) 829-3910
(412) 322-0888 Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
Allegheny Union Baptist Bennett Place (412) 456-5000
Riverview Towers
2700 Centre Ave. 7245 Bennett St.
Homewood, PA 15208 52 Garretta St.
Hill District, PA 15219 Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 683-8059 (412) 242-9977
(412) 521-7876
Senior Apartments
Braddock Hills, PA 15221 Bernice Crawley Manor/
(412) 824-9000 Glen Hazel St. Therese Plaza Swissvale Towers
945 Roselle Court 4 St. Therese Ct. 1826 Monongahela Ave.
G.W. Carver Apartments Munhall, PA 15120 Swissvale, PA 15218
Glen Hazel, PA 15207
565 Reed St. (412) 462-2319 (412) 351-6031
(412) 456-5000
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9544 Fifth Avenue Commons General Braddock Towers Pennshaw Estates
1205 Fifth Ave. 620 Sixth St. 101 Shaw Ave.
Grant Towers McKeesport, PA 15132 North Braddock, PA 15104 Turtle Creek, PA 15145
100 Grant Ave. (412) 678-0488 (412) 351-1360
(412) 823-9200
Duquesne, PA 15110 Shady Park Place
(412) 466-3222 Grandview Apartments Beechtree Commons
415 Lobinger Ave.
2130 Grandview Ave. 6460 Leechburg Rd.
North Braddock, PA 15104
Harry S. Truman McKeesport, PA 15132 Verona, PA 15147
(412) 271-7132
Apartments (412) 673-6942 ext. 6 (412) 798-5589
25 North Second Ave. Parkledge Arms
Isbir Manor 1600 Rosedale St. Heritage Park
Duquesne, PA 15110
Building 17 North Versailles, PA 15137 1301 Delaware Ave.
(412) 466-8550
11th and Market (412) 823-9223 White Oak, PA 15131
Miller Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132 (412) 823-9200
Apartments (412) 673-1289 ext. 4 Munroe Towers
101 Delaware Ave. The Oaks Retirement
16 Miller Ave. McKeesport Towers Oakmont, PA 15139 Residence
Duquesne, PA 15110 601 Sixth St. (412) 828-1820
(412) 829-3910 2967 Jacks Run Rd.
McKeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-6942 ext. 218 Duff Manor White Oak, PA 15131
Summit Retirement 50 Duff Rd. (412) 675-0412
Residence Midtown Plaza Penn Hills, PA 15235
125 South Sixth St. 516 Sinclair St. (412) 243-5555 Douglas Plaza Apartments
Duquesne, PA 15110 McKeesport, PA 15132 2407 Laketon Rd.
Jefferson Manor Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
(412) 466-7755 (412) 664-1940
201 Jefferson Dr. (412) 241-8280
Bessemer Terrace Steelview Manor Penn Hills, PA 15235
Apartments Apartments (412) 241-0289 Gable Ridge
850 Main St. 501 Pirl St. 8000 Beacon Hill Dr.
Penn Arbors
Pittsburgh, PA 15112 McKeesport, PA 15132 10918 Frankstown Rd. Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
(East Pittsburgh) (412) 673-6942 ext. 3 Penn Hills, PA 15235 (412) 241-9474
1 (800) 238-7555 Versailles Apartments (412) 247-4973
Shields Building
Electric Avenue 4626 Walnut St. Penn Hills Senior Housing 822 Wood St.
Apartments McKeesport, PA 15132 100 Lavender Heights Court Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
325-B Electric Ave. (412) 823-9200 Penn Hills, PA 15235 (412) 884-2700
Pittsburgh, PA 15112 (412) 798-1341
Versailles Archer Wood Towers
(East Pittsburgh) Apartments Broadview Manor 810 Wood St.
(412) 823-9223 3221 Versailles Ave. 270 Broadway Ave. Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
McKeesport, PA 15132 Pitcairn, PA 15140
Forest Hills Senior (412) 244-8180
(412) 829-3910 (412) 823-9200
Apartments Wilmerding Apartments
2111 Ardmore Blvd. East Boros Apartments Bry-Mard Apartments
4165 Ivanhoe Dr. 8630 Bricelyn St. 314 Commerce St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Wilmerding, PA 15148
(Forest Hills) Monroeville, PA 15146 Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 856-7480 (412) 241-2543 (412) 823-3472
1 (800) 238-7555
Senior Apartments
(412) 829-3910
Noble Towers
2440 Baldwick Rd.
Richard Caliguiri/ Green Tree, PA 15205
Allentown Plaza (412) 921-9087
801 E. Warrington Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Leetsdale Hi-Rise
(412) 456-5030 27 Spencer St.
Leetsdale, PA 15056
South Hills Retirement (724) 226-7116
Residence
125 Ruth St. Leo Meyer Manor
Pittsburgh, PA 15211 1015 Church Ave. Homestead Partnership, Homestead, PA
(412) 481-0700 McKees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 331-8000
West Mifflin Manor
2400 Sharp Ave. Ohioview Tower
West Mifflin, PA 15122 250 Jefferson Dr.
(412) 466-4111 McKees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 331-4633
West Robinson Manor
Bridgeville Towers 1 Robinson Manor Blvd.
479 Banks St. Ext. McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Jefferson Manor, Penn Hills, PA
Bridgeville, PA 15017 (412) 490-9545
(412) 221-6674 North
Sto-Rox Plaza
Goodwill Manor Housing 731 Chartiers Ave. Blawnox Apartments
McKees Rocks, PA 15136 412-828-0139
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Bridgeville, PA 15017 (412) 331-4112 412-366-6150
(412) 257-4844 Springdale Manor
WoodCrest Retirement Model Unit 724-274-7303
Goodwill Villa Residence Kitchen West View Towers
617 McMillen St. 1502 Woodcrest Ave. 412-931-6373
Bridgeville, PA 15017 Moon, PA 15108
(412) 257-4180 (412) 264-0918 South
G.W. Carver Hall
Carnegie Retirement Goodwill Plaza 412-233-9544
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200 Railroad Ave. Sheraden, PA 15204 412-466-4111
Carnegie, PA 15106 (412) 771-0122 Model Unit
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6655 Frankstown Ave. East Liberty, 15206
The Angelus Convalescent Center, 200 Amber St., Highland Park, 15206 (412) 362-6300 $1,529-2,995 • • • •
Southwestern Veterans Center, 7060 Highland Dr., Highland Park, 15206 (412) 665-6706 N/A • • •
Canterbury Place, 310 Fisk St., Lawrenceville, 15201 (412) 622-9100 Call • • • •
Schenley Gardens, 3890 Bigelow Blvd., Oakland, 15213 (412) 621-4200 $3,000 • • • •
Woodside Place, 1215 Hulton Rd., Oakmont, 15139 (412) 826-6500 $5,000-6,000 • • • • •
Norbert Personal Care Home, 2413 Norbert Dr., Overbrook, 15234 (412) 885-5202 $1,800-3,500 • • •
Assisted Living at Weinberg Village, 300 JHF Dr., Squirrel Hill, 15217 (412) 420-4000 Call • • • • • •
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Fosnight Personal Care Home, 6005 Valencia Rd., Gibsonia, 15044 (724) 625-1530 $3,000-3,800 • • • • •
Windsor Place of Gibsonia, 3954 Gibsonia Rd., Gibsonia, 15044 (724) 443-3790 $2,000-3,600 • • • •
The Arbors at St. Barnabas, 5827 Meridian Rd., Gibsonia, 15044 (724) 625-4000 $1,900-4,500 • • • • • •
Hartwood Personal Care Home, 3666 Saxonburg Blvd., Indiana Twp., 15238 (412) 767-9403 $1,400-2,100 • • •
Sunrise of McCandless, 900 Lincoln Club Dr., McCandless, 15237 (412) 441-1241 Call
Vincentian Personal Care, 111 Perrymont Rd., McCandless, 15237 (412) 366-1039 Call • • •
Henderson House, 528-30 Pressley St., Northside, 15212 (412) 231-0350 Call • • •
Manna Personal Care Home, 27 Kenwood Ave., Northside, 15214 (412) 322-2853 Call • • • •
Reformed Presbyterian Home, 2344 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, 15214 (412) 321-4139 $2,779-3,779 • •
The Haven at North Hills, One Windsor Way, Ross Twp., 15237 (412) 364-6411 Call • • • •
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• how to pay for a nursing home
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Forbes Road Nursing and Rehabiliation Center (412) 665-3232 Call 134 • • • •
6655 Frankstown Ave., East Liberty, 15206
Highland Park Care Center, 745 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty, 15206 (412) 362-6622 $303-328 144 • • • • •
Southwestern Veterans Center, 7060 Highland Dr., East Liberty, 15206 (412) 665-6706 Call 204 • •
Vincentian De Marillac, 5300 Stanton Ave., East Liberty, 15206 (412) 361-2833 Call 50 • • •
John J. Kane Regional Center, 955 Rivermont Dr., Glen Hazel, 15207 (412) 422-6800 Call 210 • • • • •
UPMC Canterbury Place, 310 Fisk St., Lawrenceville, 15201 (412) 622-9000 Call 59 • • • •
UPMC Transitional Care Unit, 200 Lothrop St., Oakland, 15213 (412) 692-4262 Call 30 • •
Reformed Presbyterian Home, 2344 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, 15214 (412) 321-4139 $238-308 58 • • •
Residence for Renal Care at Shadyside, 5511 Baum Blvd., Shadyside, 15232 (412) 661-8000 Call 64 • • • •
Heartland Health Care Center, 550 S. Negley Ave., Shadyside, 15232 (412) 665-2400 Call 224 • • • • •
Shadyside Nursing and Rehab. Center, 5609 Fifth Ave., Shadyside, 15232 (412) 362-3500 $320 150 • • • •
Sky Vue Terrace, 2170 Rhine St., Spring Hill, 15212 (412) 323-0420 $318 100 • • •
Charles M. Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Jewish Association on (412) 420-4000 $260 159 • • • • •
Aging, 200 JHF Dr., Squirrel Hill, 15217
UPMC Heritage Place, 5701 Phillips Ave., Squirrel Hill, 15217 (412) 422-5100 Call 145 • • • •
The Commons at Squirrel Hill, 2025 Wightman St., Squirrel Hill, 15217 (412) 421-8443 $200-500 178 • • •
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John J. Kane Regional Center, 100 Ninth St., McKeesport, 15132 (412) 675-8600 $225 360 • • •
Riverside Care Center, 100 Eighth Ave., McKeesport, 15132 (412) 664-8860 $238 120 • • • •
UPMC McKeesport Long Term Care, 1500 Fifth Ave., 15132 (412) 664-2601 Call 19 • •
Golden Living Center, 4142 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, 15146 (412) 856-7570 $259 120 • • • •
HCR ManorCare Monroeville, 885 MacBeth Dr., Monroeville, 15146 (412) 856-7071 $304-330 120 • • • •
The Cedars of Monroeville, 4363 Northern Pike, Monroeville, 15146 (412) 373-3900 $205 59 • • • •
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LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center, 800 Elsie St., Turtle Creek, 15145 (412) 825-9000 $210-225 120 • • • •
Longwood at Oakmont, 500 Rt. 909, Verona, 15147 (412) 826-5900 Call
UPMC Senaca Place, 5360 Saltsburg Rd., Verona, 15147 (412) 798-8000 Call 178 • • • •
Village at Pennwood, 909 West St., Wilkinsburg, 15221 (412) 723-3662 Call 126 • • • •
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Concordia at Rebecca Residence, 3746 Cedar Ridge Rd., Allison Park, 15101 (724) 444-0600 $203-223 60 • • •
Vincentian Regency, 9399 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, 15101 (412) 366-8540 $254-327 143 • • •
Highland Center, 1050 Broadview Blvd., Brackenridge, 15014 (724) 224-9200 $230 97 • • • •
Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Brighton Heights, 15212 (412) 307-1100 Call 36 • • •
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Senior Training and Employment
Senior Training and Employment Program
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Office of Community Services
One Smithfield St., Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 350-7119
Senior Training and Employment
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/aaa
The Senior Training and Employment Program (STEP) pro-
vides work experience, as well as training opportunities and
job readiness assistance to Allegheny County residents ages
55 and older who meet income guidelines.
Individuals enrolled in the program receive 20 hours/week
of training and work experience in nonprofit or government
agencies and are paid minimum wage. In addition to work
experience and training, enrollees also receive assistance
in securing full- and part-time employment in the private
sector. Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania
(412) 481-9005
TTY (412) 325-2854
AARP Senior Community Service Employment www.goodwillpitt.org
Program (SCSEP) Offers a variety of programs and services that provide employ-
Pittsburgh Office
ment-related education, training, counseling and job oppor-
2020 Ardmore Blvd.
tunities for people with disabilities, economic disadvantages
Forest Hills, PA 15221
and other barriers to employment.
(412) 271-1580
www.aarp.org/scsep
SCSEP is a work-training program for low-income job seek- Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
ers ages 55 and older. It offers the job training and support Pittsburgh District Office
needed to make the transition to a permanent full- or part- 531 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
time job. Training typically takes place at community agen-
(412) 392-4950
cies where older adults can develop skills and confidence.
TTY (412) 392-5921
Other assistance includes resume updating, computer train-
ing, job leads and tips on preparing for job interviews. All Part of the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
participants must meet age, income and residency require- (OVR), their purpose is to expand and strengthen employ-
ments and be unemployed. ment outcomes, independence and specialized services for
Pennsylvanians with disabilities. An Individualized Plan for
Nonprofits and public organizations are encouraged to be-
Employment (IPE) is developed, outlining a vocational objec-
come host agencies for this program. Wages (up to 18 hours
tive, services, providers and responsibilities. To learn more,
per week at minimum wage) are covered by SCSEP. visit www.cwds.state.pa.us.
Education Opportunites
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a multi-faceted educa- best years of their lives. It offers a broad range of stimulating
tional program supported and chartered by Carnegie Mellon. classes—from arts and humanities to wellness, fitness, travel
It is a gathering of people eager to extend their education and volunteer opportunities. Membership is free and open to
by learning in a non-threatening atmosphere. The program anyone age 50 and older.
includes three semesters of non-credit classes and once-per-
month evening lectures (except in the summer), as well as
one day and multi-day trips. Size of membership is limited University of Pittsburgh
and new applicants are placed on a waiting list. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Cathedral of Learning, Fourth Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Community College of Allegheny County (412) 624-7308
www.pitt.edu
Allegheny Campus (412) 237-2511
Boyce Campus (724) 325-6614 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers a rich array
North Campus (412) 369-3600 of programs and events for adults ages 50 and older without
South Campus (412) 469-4301 the stress of tests and grades. OLLI members can choose from
www.ccac.edu dozens of short courses in the arts, humanities and sciences,
and they may sit in on regular undergraduate courses. OLLI
CCAC is one of the region’s largest and most accessible providers also offers special events and trips, a university computer
of education with four campuses and six neighborhood centers. account and access to many university services. Full and as-
Adults ages 65 and older can take up to two free credit courses sociate memberships are available for reasonable prices.
per semester at any CCAC location. Additional costs include
textbooks and other minor fees (depending on the course).
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
(412) 396-6000
www.duq.edu
Duquesne University is a private, renowned educational in-
stitution located on a 48-acre bluff in the city of Pittsburgh.
The university offers a 50-percent discount on its basic tuition
rates to adults ages 60 and older who are eligible. The cur-
riculum offers 10 schools of study–from law and nursing to
music and leadership. Winter/Spring 2011 Locations
La Roche College
9000 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 536-1079
www.laroche.edu
La Roche offers the Lifetime of Learning program to non-tra-
ditional age students. These are college courses at a reduced
rate that do not carry credits, which means that students are
not required to take an examination. One course per semester
per student; the cost is $100 per course.
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enior centers are places for older adults to make new
friends or gather with old friends, share a meal and get
involved in a variety of activities. The following are just
some of the exciting opportunities that await older adults.
• Life enrichment classes
• Exercise programs
• Trips to interesting places
Senior Centers
• Transportation to and from the center
• Financial and benefit counseling
Senior center activities are geared to the social, intellectual,
cultural, economic, emotional and physical needs or interests
of adults 60 years of age or older. In addition, the centers
offer helpful information about benefits that are available to PrimeTime Health Program
older adults in Allegheny County. A shared lunch meal is also Supports and encourages older adults in making informed
available Monday through Friday at the centers. decisions about consumer health issues. Fitness and exer-
Community Focal Points are the larger centers located in cise programs are a fun and invigorating component to the
various locations throughout the county. These centers are program.
open eight hours daily, Monday through Friday. See page
134. Smaller satellite centers may be open for four hours a
day, around lunchtime, to serve a shared meal. Some of the Shared Meals
available activities and opportunities include: The menus are designed to provide an attractive meal to please
older adults. Special diets are also available to individuals
with a diet prescription. Meals are planned with input from
Counseling seniors and designed to meet one-third of the older adult’s
Information and guidance regarding public and private ser- daily nutritional requirements.
vices and benefit programs are available to assist older adults.
This includes assistance with paperwork, forms and agency
contact information. Volunteer Programs
Opportunities are available for older adults to provide mean-
ingful services to the community. Coordinators recruit and
Life Enrichment train volunteers to help in the center and other agencies in
Education and seminars are available to address different their neighborhood.
types of activities and interests. These programs are selected
by older adults and can range from dancing and history to Opportunities may include the following:
gardening or therapeutic massage. Topics are limited only by
the seniors’ imaginations. • clerical work.
• telephone reassurance.
• friendly visits.
Boston, PA 15135
Homewood Center (412) 828-1062
(412) 751-0329
7321 Frankstown Ave. www.rcacorp.org
www.lifespanpa.org
Homewood, PA 15208 Penn Hills Senior Service Center
Braddock Hills Center (412) 244-4190
147 Jefferson Rd.
3000 Locust St. www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Braddock Hills, PA 15221 healthy_active_living.htm#centers
(412) 824-9660 (412) 244-3400
Lawrenceville Center www.pennhills.org
www.eaas.net 4500 Butler St.
Steel Valley Resource Center Lawrenceville, PA 15201 Plum Senior Center
530 Miller Ave. (412) 622-6918 499 Center - New Texas Rd.
Clairton, PA 15025 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ Plum, PA 15239
(412) 233-4847 healthy_active_living.htm#centers (412) 795-2330
www.lifespanpa.org TTY (412) 573-0057
Lemington Community Services
www.plumseniorcenter.com
Vintage, Inc. 1701 Lincoln Ave.
401 N. Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Polish Hill Community Center of CYA
East Liberty, PA 15206 (412) 362-7301 30th and Paulowna Streets
(412) 361-5003 TDD/TTY (412) 362-7307 Polish Hill, PA 15219
www.vintageseniorservices.org www.lemingtoncs.org (412) 621-8197
Stephen Foster Community Center www.catholicyouthassociation.com/
Forest Hills Senior Center seniors.html
444 Avenue D of CYA
Forest Hills, PA 15221 286 Main St. Brashear Center
(412) 824-5610 Lawrenceville, PA 15201 2005 Sarah St.
www.eaas.net (412) 621-3342 South Side, PA 15203
www.catholicyouthassociation.com/ (412) 431-2236
Glen Hazel seniors.html www.brashearassociation.org
945 Roselle Court
Three Rivers Senior Center South Side Center
Glen Hazel, PA 15207
1014 Sheffield St., Suite 213 12th and Bingham Streets
(412) 422-6554
Manchester, PA 15233 South Side, PA 15203
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/
(412) 322-6119 (412) 488-8404
healthy_active_living.htm#centers
www.lsswpa.org www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/
Greenfield Center Mon-Valley Center healthy_active_living.htm#centers
745 Greenfield Ave. 614 Lysle Blvd.
Greenfield, PA 15217 Jewish Community Center
McKeesport, PA 15132
(412) 422-6551 5738 Forbes Ave.
(412) 664-5434
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
www.lifespanpa.org
healthy_active_living.htm#centers (412) 521-8010
EAAS/Center Without Walls www.jccpgh.org
Hazelwood Center Senior Information Station
5344 Second Ave. Monroeville Mall, Lower Level #100 C Swissvale Senior Center
Hazelwood, PA 15207 Monroeville, PA 15146 7350 McClure Ave.
(412) 422-6549 (412) 856-2251 Swissvale, PA 15218
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ www.eaas.net (412) 731-6125
healthy_active_living.htm#centers www.eaas.net
Morningside Center
K. Leroy Irvis Towers 6944 President’s Way Turtle Creek Senior Center
715 Mercer St. Morningside, PA 15206 519 Penn Ave.
Hill District, PA 15219 (412) 665-4342 Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(412) 765-1008 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ (412) 824-6880
www.hillhouse.org healthy_active_living.htm#centers www.eaas.net
Senior Centers
www.eaas.net www.elder-adoinc.org
www.northernareacompanies.com
Mt. Washington Center
North Highland Area Senior Center
122 Virginia Ave.
704 Second Ave., Ste. 100 B
Senior Center North Tarentum, PA 15084 Mt. Washington, PA 15211
Nativity Lutheran Church (724) 224-1552 (412) 488-8405
4517 Mt. Royal Blvd. www.northernareacompanies.com www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/
Allison Park, PA 15101 healthy_active_living.htm#centers
(412) 486-6426
South Elizabeth Seton Adult Enrichment
www.northernareacompanies.com Allentown and Hill Top 2199 Dartmore St.
631 E. Warrington Ave. Overbrook, PA 15210
West Deer Senior Center of CYA Allentown, PA 15210
(412) 882-7135
4834 Rt. 910 (412) 481-5484
www.setoncenter.com
Allison Park, PA 15101 Henry Kaufmann Center
(724) 443-8220 2201 Salisbury St. West
www.catholicyouthassociation.com/ Arlington, PA 15210 Bridgeville Resource Center
seniors.html (412) 431-0557 601 McMillen St.
Leland Senior Center Bridgeville, PA 15017
PrimeTime Activity Center
5230 Wolfe Rd. (412) 221-1566
440 Lincoln Ave. Baldwin, PA 15236 www.lifespanpa.org
Bellevue, PA 15202 (412) 655-1779
(412) 734-9330 www.lifespanpa.org Chartiers Senior Resource Center
www.lsswpa.org 300 Lincoln Ave.
Beechview Center
Carnegie, PA 15106
Brighton Heights Center 1555 Broadway Ave.
(412) 276-5056
3515 McClure Ave. Beechview, PA 15216
(412) 571-3224 www.lifespanpa.org
Brighton Heights, PA 15212 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ LifeSpan Oakdale Resource Center
(412) 766-4656 healthy_active_living.htm#centers 104 Seminary Ave.
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ McKinley Park Center (Elder-Ado) Oakdale, PA 15071
healthy_active_living.htm#centers 900 Delmont Ave. (724) 693-8540
Etna Senior Center Beltzhoover, PA 15210 www.lifespanpa.org
49 Locust St. (412) 481-2433 West End Senior Community Center
www.elder-adoinc.org 80 Wabash Ave.
Etna, PA 15223
(412) 781-6517 Bethel Park Senior Resource Center Pittsburgh, PA 15220
5151 Park Ave. (412) 937-3068
www.northernareacompanies.com
Bethel Park, PA 15102 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/
Millvale Senior Center (412) 831-7111 healthy_active_living.htm#centers
917 Evergreen Ave. www.lifespanpa.org
Sheraden Center
Millvale, PA 15209 Elizabeth Seton Adult Enrichment
720 Sherwood Ave.
(412) 821-1257 1900 Pioneer Ave.
Sheraden, PA 15204
www.northernareacompanies.com Brookline, PA 15226
(412) 344-4777 (412) 777-5012
Northview Heights Center www.setoncenter.com www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/
533 Mt. Pleasant Rd. healthy_active_living.htm#centers
Carrick Senior Center (Elder-Ado)
Northview Heights, PA 15214
2019 Brownsville Rd.
(412) 323-7240 Carrick, PA 15210
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ (412) 881-6800
healthy_active_living.htm#centers www.elder-adoinc.org
Grandparenting Assistance
and guest speakers at the meetings. Call
Program (CHIP) the above number for details.
this generation is something that is
1 (800) 986-5437 understandably in the back of your
http://chipcoverspakids.com mind. What will happen to your
dependents if you become unable to
Administered by private health insur- Parent Education Network (PEN)
care for them, or if you are deceased?
ance companies, CHIP is Pennsylvania’s 1 (800) 522-5827
Reading about the organizations, below,
program to provide health insurance to www.parentednet.org
might ease your mind.
all uninsured children and teens who PEN is a statewide coalition of profes-
are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical sionals and parents of children rep-
Assistance. For many families, it’s free. ACHIEVA
resenting a range of disabilities and 711 Bingham St.
Families with incomes above the free ages. Information on their website is
CHIP limits pay low monthly premiums Pittsburgh, PA 15203
designed for parents of children with (412) 995-5000 or 1 (888) 272-7229
and co-pays for some services. See page special needs from birth to adulthood.
78 for more health insurance options. www.achieva.info
ACHIEVA provides comprehensive
Special Kids Network services for children and adults with
Education Law Center (ELC) 1 (800) 986-4550 disabilities and their families. Their
(412) 258-2120 www.gotoskn.state.pa.us services include vocational and fam-
www.elc-pa.org
This statewide hotline links callers to ily support, respite and in-home care,
ELC is a nonprofit legal advocacy or- a broad range of services for children and residential and community living,
ganization dedicated to ensuring that with special healthcare needs, including among others. In addition, ACHIEVA
children in Pennsylvania have access healthcare products, training, recreation knows that individuals with disabilities
to a quality public education. Call them and leisure, social services, counseling, and their families face significant chal-
if you have a question concerning a support, advocacy and therapy. lenges in planning for their financial
Pennsylvania student’s rights in public stability. For this reason, they offer the
schools. ACHIEVA Family Trust to counsel indi-
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) viduals on disability-based financial and
239 Fourth Ave., Sixth Floor estate planning.
KinKids Pittsburgh, PA 15222
KinKids is also known as the GrandKIN (412) 350-5801
Raising GrandKIDS program. It provides www.achd.net/wic Emmaus Community
support and services to grandparents 2821 Sarah St.
and other relatives who are raising chil- WIC serves to safeguard the health of Pittsburgh, PA 15203
dren, as well as to the children whom low-income women, infants and children (412) 381-0277
they are raising. KinKids collaborates up to age five who are at nutritional risk
www.emmauspgh.org
with other community agencies for the by providing nutritious foods to supple-
common purpose of serving families ment diets, information on healthy eat- The Emmaus Community—inspired by
that are headed by relative caregivers. ing, and referrals to healthcare. A legal faith and a desire to help others—seeks
Its programming and services enable guardian of a child up to age five may to improve the quality of life for persons
intergenerational families to remain receive WIC for that child. with developmental disabilities and
functional and healthy. Some of its autism. In living, working and breaking
partners include the Family Resources Grandparent Support Groups
bread together, people with and without
Warmline and A Second Chance. East End
disabilities enjoy fellowship by sharing
A Second Chance
who they are and what they have with
Family Resources Warmline (412) 342-0600
one another. The community includes
(412) 641-4546 Sharpsburg residential homes in South Side, Brook-
All of Us Care Grandparents Group line, Troy Hill, Dormont, Mt. Lebanon
Part of the KinKids program, this helpline
(412) 782-6855 and Emmaus. Emmaus hosts various
is an alternative to support groups for
those who are not able to leave the house special events and meetings for parents,
for a meeting. Call the Warmline with Wilkinsburg caregivers and others who are interested
your questions or concerns and speak Wilkinsburg Family Support Center in learning more about services for
with trained counselors. (412) 871-7948 people with special needs.
Pittsburgh Chapter, call Jay Garber at locations throughout the South Hills, schedule (some concerts are free of
at the above phone number or email including senior centers and churches. charge) online.
jaygarber@verizon.net.
Entertainment
Regional History Center www.comtratheatre.com Gateway Clipper Fleet
Beechwood Farms Nature (412) 454-6000 (412) 355-7980
Reserve and Audobon Society www.heinzhistorycenter.org Harris Theater www.gatewayclipper.com
of Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Filmmakers)
(412) 963-6100 Soldiers and Sailors (412) 681-5449 Idlewild Park
www.aswp.org Memorial Hall and Museum www.pghfilmmakers.org (724) 238-3666
(412) 621-4253 www.idlewild.com
Carnegie Museums of Art and www.soldiersandsailorshall.org Heinz Hall
Natural History (412) 392-4900 Kennywood Park
(412) 622-3131 (412) 461-0500
McKeesport Little Theater
www.carnegiemuseums.org Music and (412) 673-1100
www.kennywood.com
D
o you enjoy helping others? Or do you feel gratified by helping to support a cause that you believe in? If so, then
lending your time and talent as a volunteer may be right for you. As thousands of Allegheny County seniors have
discovered, the opportunities for volunteering are as varied and plentiful as their interests—from reading, gardening,
teaching children, caretaking other seniors and conserving wildlife to simply helping those less fortunate in a variety of ways.
Whatever your talents, interests or available time, the perfect volunteer position is waiting for you. Political organizations,
social clubs, food banks, churches, theatres, elementary schools, hospitals, nursing homes—they all need and want your
help. Following are a few local organizations that use volunteers. Check with your favorite organization to see what kind of
difference you can make.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ombudsman Program
Ombudsmen are advocates for nursing home and personal
care home residents; they help to resolve problems related to
rights and quality of care. Ombudsmen inform and educate
seniors, service providers and the public about long-term care
services and consumers’ rights. An ombudsman monitors the
quality of care and services, as well as quality of life issues Holiday Project
to ensure that seniors are being provided with appropriate Distributes holiday gifts to children in Allegheny County who
care and services. A training process is involved which leads have experienced abuse and neglect. Donations of new gifts
to state certification. To learn more about volunteering as an for children ages birth to 18 years are accepted year round.
ombudsman, call one of the numbers listed above. Financial donations are also accepted. During November and
December, volunteers are needed to sort and distribute gifts.
Senior Companion Program
The Senior Companion program of Allegheny County provides American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania
companionship for people who live alone. To become a senior
companion, individuals must be age 55 or older, be in good Chapter
health, be able to volunteer 20 hours each week, and have a 1 (888) 217–9599
current annual income of approximately $10,000 or less. www.swpa.redcross.org
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that
relies upon the generous support of volunteers to help the
Other Volunteer Projects community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergen-
DHS AAA has retail and storage space at Century III Mall. cies. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter offers a wide
The following projects are organized at the third floor of the range of volunteer opportunities, including health and safety
mall above the food court directly off the escalators. Volun- instruction, disaster response, military relations, community
teer opportunities are available on the first Wednesday of outreach, marketing and much more. For more information,
every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For groups interested in call or visit the above website.
scheduling time to assist with these projects, appointments
can be arranged. Call (412) 350-3428 to volunteer or for more
information. Community Impact (United Way of Allegheny County)
(412) 456-6781
(412) 255-1155
Project Prom www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org
Provides evening attire to high school students who may
not be able to afford to attend school dances. Donations The United Way website is designed to help potential volun-
of evening wear and tuxedos are accepted from January to teers find the right fit for their time, talents and locations so
March. During the giveaway in April, female volunteers are they can best serve their communities. To learn about various
needed to organize dresses and assist with being “personal current opportunities at local charitable and service organiza-
shoppers” for girls looking for gowns. tions, click on the “Give Help” tab.
Volunteer Opportunities
Millvale (412) 487-6316, option 2
www.nhco.org/fia.htm
Foster Grandparent Program of Southwestern PA
225 Boulevard of the Allies NHCO pairs caring volunteers with seniors and adults with
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 physical disabilities through the Faith in Action program.
(412) 263-3168 Volunteers are matched with those in need. There are no in-
www.seniorcorps.gov/about/programs/fg.asp come requirements to receive help through Faith in Action. To
receive assistance or to volunteer for Faith in Action, contact
FGP offers seniors the opportunity to serve as mentors, tutors Cathy Pschirer at (412) 307-0069.
and caregivers to at-risk youth and children with exceptional
needs through various community organizations: schools,
hospitals, shelters, drug treatment facilities, correctional insti- Pittsburgh Cares
tutions, Head Start programs and day care centers. FGPs serve 239 Fourth Ave., Suite 1007
at least 20 hours each week and receive a tax-free stipend, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
travel reimbursement, meals and supplemental insurance
(412) 471-2114
while volunteering.
www.pittsburghcares.org
With a broad menu of activities, convenient scheduling and
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank flexible commitment levels, Pittsburgh Cares makes it easy for
One N. Linden St. anyone to become involved in volunteering in the Pittsburgh
Duquesne, PA 15110 region. They partner with 350 local nonprofit organizations
(412) 460-3663 to provide volunteers in service projects such as senior care,
www.pittsburghfoodbank.org adult literacy, animal support, disaster relief, homelessness
Collects and distributes food through a 380-plus member net- and hunger, renovation-revitalization-repair and more.
work in 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Volunteer
opportunities exist with fundraising, special events, at soup
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
kitchens and food pantries, Meals on Wheels and more.
(412) 263-3184
www.seniorcorps.org
Highmark PALS Program RSVP connects volunteers ages 55 and older with commu-
1 (800) 988-0706 nity based service opportunities that match their skills and
PALS stands for People Able to Lend Support. This program availability. From building houses to immunizing children,
provides non-medical help to Highmark Medicare Advantage enhancing the capacity of nonprofit organizations to im-
and MedigapBlue members. PALS volunteers are screened proving and protecting the environment, RSVP volunteers
and trained to provide help with everyday activities such as truly make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers are
grocery shopping, household chores, yard work, meal prepa- reimbursed for some out-of-pocket expenses.
ration, errands and friendly visits.
Westinghouse Service Uniting Retired Employees (SURE)
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) (412) 256-2860
(412) 345-7420 www.WestinghouseSURE.org
TTY (412) 345-0018 SURE is a 22-year-old organization of former employees and
www.ivcswpa.org retirees of Westinghouse and their successor companies.
IVC’s Faith in Action volunteers make friendly visits and phone SURE members provide more than 50,000 volunteer hours
calls, help with grocery shopping, drive to appointments, man- annually to more than 50 programs throughout southwestern
age correspondence, conduct home safety assessments and Pennsylvania. It also provides information on senior health
shovel snow. Office help is also needed occasionally. and financial concerns for members.
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Alphabetical Index
Caregiver Support .......................................................................14-16 Long-Term Living Alternatives .................................................10-12
Choosing a Doctor ........................................................................... 36
Choosing a Personal Care or Nursing Home ....................118-119 M
Choosing an Apartment ................................................................ 103 Medical Supplies ............................................................................. 65
Community Support Programs ..................................................54-57 Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Services .................................. 40
Consumer Advocacy ..................................................................94-95 Message from the Office of the Chief Executive,
Continuing Care Retirement Communities ................................. 129 County of Allegheny ..................................................................... 3
Crisis Assistance ............................................................................. 41
Cultural Arts .................................................................................... 140
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Nursing Homes ........................................................................126-129
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Dancing ........................................................................................... 138
Office of the Allegheny County Council ......................................... 4
Dental Needs .................................................................................... 42
Disability ............................................................................................ 39 P
Drug and Alcohol Services/Mental Health .................................. 40 Palliative Care .................................................................................. 31
Personal Care Homes/Assisted Living Facilities ...............118-123
E Pharmaceutical Assistance ......................................................84-85
Equipment Lending Programs ........................................................ 64 Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives .............................. 86
Education Opportunities ............................................................... 131 Preventative Health/Screenings ................................................... 34
Elected Officials ............................................................................... 97
Emergency Preparedness .........................................................72-74 S
Entertainment ................................................................................. 141 Safety for Seniors .......................................................................70-71
Exercise and Wellness.................................................................. 137 Screenings/Preventative Health ................................................... 34
Senior Apartments ..................................................................104-107
F Senior Centers .........................................................................133-135
Final Details ...................................................................................... 89 Senior Programs ............................................................................ 132
Financial Assistance ..................................................................58-61 Senior Training and Employment................................................. 130
Food Assistance ..........................................................................76-77 Social Security ................................................................................. 61
Funeral Planning .............................................................................. 88 Sports ............................................................................................... 136
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Geriatric Care ................................................................................... 19 Table of Contents ............................................................................... 7
Geriatric Care Managers ................................................................ 18 Tax Information............................................................................90-91
Geriatric Medicine ........................................................................... 37 Transportation ...........................................................................98-100
Grandparenting Assistance ......................................................... 139 Transportation Options.................................................................. 101
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Health Clinics/Centers .................................................................... 38 Utility Assistance ............................................................................. 92
Health Insurance ........................................................................78-80 Utility Conservation ......................................................................... 93
Health Insurance Advocacy .....................................................82-83
Health Insurance Counseling ........................................................ 80 V
Health Related Support Groups ................................................52-53 Veterans ............................................................................................ 62
Hearing Assistance ......................................................................... 43 Vision Services ............................................................................44-47
Home Health Agencies .............................................................20-23 Volunteer Opportunities .........................................................142-143
Home Repair, Maintenance and Safety ..................................66-69 Volunteer Respite Care ................................................................... 17
Hospice Care ...............................................................................28-31 Voter Registration ............................................................................ 96
Hospitals .......................................................................................48-49
Housing Options ............................................................................. 102 W
Warning Signs .................................................................................. 35
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