ECH ACTIVE AGING, INC. March 2020

ECH Published by The Area Shopper

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Crawford County’s Designated Area Agency on AgingPURPOSE

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

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

ACTIVE AGING, INC.

Read the ECHO online at www.activeagingecho.comFunded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Happy March everyone! I hope you are all enjoying our mild winter months. I’m a little disappointed at our lack of snow, but I do realize I’m in the minority on that particular sentiment. The rain has been a challenge. During our family getaway in Cooks Forest we were only able to take a short hike due to the rain on top of the snow. That combination made some of the trails too slippery to be safe, besides we were pretty well soaked within the first hour anyway. That meant we spent more time in the cabin. That turned out to be a lot of fun. I had purchased a handful of family games to play and we had a blast with those. The whole group thought the best was a game created by Jeff Foxworthy called Relative Insanity. It had us laughing for hours. It was a nice family weekend and we all enjoyed ourselves. As we move into spring, Active Aging is working on several projects. The first is our 4 year plan. We are working on developing some plans that fit in to the State Plan on Aging and we will be seeking your input. Watch our Facebook page, our website and the Echo for information on a survey. Another project we are getting started is the SHARE program. SHARE stands for Shared Housing And Resource Exchange. This is a program that matches people together for the purposes of solv-ing some of their living environment challenges. Please watch our Facebook page, our website and the Echo for information on this survey as well. We really appreci-ate your input on these subjects and how they may benefit people in our community. Krista Geer

From the Director’s Desk March 2020 March 2020 Active Aging Inc.

Services and Programs we offer are:

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

Senior Center Services

In-Home Services

Special Services

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

*These are examples of services available, and is not an all inclusive

listing. Contact us for more information.

- “Echo” Newsletter- Information & Referral - Apprise Insurance Counseling - PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) - Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program- Older Adult Protective Services- Ombudsman- Voter Registration

Programs funded in part by the Pa.Department of Aging and supported by the

Active Aging Foundation. For information on Long Term Care Services and Choices:

(814) 336-1792 - 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814) 336-1705 - E-mail [email protected]

The ECHO is published by The Area Shopper. Questions concerning

Advertising please contact Lon Wilson (814) 425-7272 or [email protected]

ACTIVE AGING, INC.CENTERS

1034 Park Ave, Meadville, Pa 16335

(814) 336-1792Meadville Center

1034 Park Avenue, Meadville 16335(814) 336-1792

Ext. 106Patty Flaherty

Ashley McLallen, Center Manager [email protected]

Lakeland Valley Regional Center

237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424

(814) 683-4959Janet Wasserman

[email protected]

Cambridge Springs Center

156 Venango Ave.-Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

(814) 398-8616Tami Boylan

[email protected]

Canadohta CenterBloomfield Twp Building Lincolnville

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

PA 16438(814) 336-1792

Patty Flaherty

Titusville SeniorCenter

714 East Main Street-Titusville, PA 16354

(814) 827-9134Tim Snyder

[email protected]

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Active Aging, Inc. gratefullyacknowledges the following

individuals and organizations for donations made to this agency:

In Memory of:

Susan L. PusbachPat Leonheart

Given by:

Marilyn & John RobbDan HollerKathleen Utz

Active Aging Inc. March 2020

Visit our website at www.activeaging.org for information about senior centers and services

available to Crawford County residents age 60 & over.

Eating for a Healthy Heart at Active Aging CentersLeslie Lawton from the Meadville Medical Center will present a program on Eating for a Healthy Heart. Heart health and nutrition go hand in hand. During this discussion, she will explore food sources of vital nutrients that can protect your heart as well as those that can be harmful if not consumed in moderation. Please join us to learn how to make some heart healthy choice to improve your health.

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

Meadville Center: 1034 Park Avenue

Meadville, PA 16335 Contact: Ashley McLallen at (814) 336-1792

Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at 10:45 am

Canadohta Center:22978 Shreve Ridge Road-Lincolnville Union City, PA 16438

Please call to verify location due to renovations. Contact: Patty Flaherty at (814) 336-1792

Friday, March 20, 2020 at 12:45am

Lakeland Valley Regional Center:237 S. Pymatuning St.-Linesville, PA 16424

Contact: Janet Wasserman at (814) 683-4959 Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Cambridge Springs Center:156 Venango Ave.

Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 Contact: Tami Boylan at (814) 398-8616 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:45 am

March 2020 Active Aging Inc.MEADVILLE/CRAWFORD COUNTY CENTER

ACTIVE AGING, INC.(814)336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 - Fax (814)336-1705

The Lew Davies Community Building 1034 Park Ave., MeadvilleCenter Manager: Patty Flaherty and Ashley McLallen

Follow us on Facebook at The Active Aging Center of Meadville3/2 11:00AM APPRISE3/4 9:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students present Caring for Aging Feet 3/5 9:00AM-3:00PMRummageSaleDrop-off.NoFurniture. UseMainEntranceoffParkAve.3/6 9:00AM - 3:30PM Rummage Sale 10:30AM Bingo 1:15-3:45PM Living a Healthy Life Chronic Disease\ Self-Management Class3/7 9:00AM - 12:30PM Rummage Sale3/9 8:30-11:30AM Healthy Steps for Older Adults 9:00AM-12:00PM Rummage Sale $1 Bag Day Reservations due for St. Patrick’s Day Party3/10 8:30-11:30AM Healthy Steps for Older Adults3/11 9:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students present Personal Fitness3/12 10:30AM Kidney Smart presented by Kimmy Gaudreau3/13 Meadville Center Closed with Canadohta Lake Center hosting lunch, internal auction and bingo. $5 due with reservation by Monday, 3/9/20. 1:15-3:45PM Living a Healthy Life Chronic Disease Self-Management WILL meet at the Center. 3/16 12:00PM Sub Orders and Payment Due 10:30AM Mitch Miller on Victrola presented by Barbara Jean Smith3/17 10:30AM St. Patrick’s Day Party with trivia and game of chance. $2.50 due with reservation by Monday, 3/9/20. 11:00AM Lucky Charms presented by Jaime Fattler with Edinboro Manor3/18 10:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students present Relaxation Techniques3/19 10:30AM Hats presented by Nancy Manning. Hat Day! Wear your favorite hat.3/24 10:30AM Healthcare Decision Making presented by Laurie Fife with Allegheny Health Network 3/25 8:30-11:00AM Volunteers assembling subs 11:00AM- 2:00PM Sub pick-up 10:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students present Bone Health3/26 10:30AM Eating for the Healthy Heart presented by Leslie Lawton3/27 Reservations due for Easter Dinner on April 7th3/30 10:30AM New Camera System & Upcoming Projects presented by Jill Harry with PennDot3/31 10:30AM History of the Battle of Lake Erie presented by Charles Johnson with Niagara League**ParkinginGravel/PavedlotsoffofPineandMarketStreet

TITUSVILLE SENIOR CENTER714 E. Main St., Titusville

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

3/2 BINGO3/3 Scrabble3/4 Pinochle Party3/5 Ice Cream Social3/6 CivilWarCoffeeKlatch3/8 Daylight Savings Time Begins3/9 BINGO3/10 Wii Bowling for Dollars3/11 Pinochle Party3/12 Afternoon Movie3/13 Yahtzee3/16 Leprechaun BINGO3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Party!3/18 Breakfast & Senior Council Pinochle Party3/19 Spring Fling!3/20 Birthday Luncheon & BINGO3/23 Spring BINGO3/24 National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day3/25 Pinochle Party3/26 Pajama Party & Afternoon Movie3/27 AffordableCareHearingAids3/30 BINGO3/31 Kraynak’s&Daffin’sTripDailyPinochle - Wii Bowling - Computer LabTuesdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in MotionThursdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion

MONDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 (Machines available on 3/9/20 12:30-3:30PM)8:00AM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee. No color copies, 10 cents/page.8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $1 (Class canceled 3/9/20)9:00AM Blood Pressure Screenings; no fee10:00AM – 2:30PM Massages, 3rd Monday; no fee10:30AM Smile Exercise; $1 11:00AM Tai Chi; $1 1:00PM Bingo; .50/card for 10 games & .25/card for coverall TUESDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1. 8:00AM - 3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $1 10:00AM Pencil Art and Painting Class; $110:00AM Chi Kung; $110:00AM Card Group-500Bid, 2nd & 4thTuesdays; no fee11:00AM Yoga with Khris; (except the 3rd Tuesday) $312:30PM Woman to Woman; no fee1:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee., copies 10 cents/page, no color 2:00PM Diabetes Support Group, 1st Tuesday; no fee 6:00PM – 7:30PM Social Dance Lessons; $3

WEDNESDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM- 3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $1 10:00AM Card Group-500Bid, 3rd Wednesday; no fee11:00AM Tai Chi; $11:00PM Quilting Group; no fee1:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee., copies 10 cents/page, no color6:00PM – 7:30PM Line Dance Lessons; $3 THURSDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $19:00AM Chi Kung; $1 (Class canceled 3/5/20)10:00AM PALS Book Club, last Thursday; $110:00AM Line Dancing; $1 (Class canceled 3/5/20)11:00AM Chair Fitness; $11:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee. , copies 10 cents/page, no color

FRIDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee., copies 10 cents/page, no color8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 9:30AM Painting Group; $1 10:00AM Card Group-Pinochle; no fee10:30AM Smile Exercise; $1 1:00PM Bingo; .50/card for 10 games & .25/card for coverall (Bingo at 10:30AM on 3/6/20)Fees vary for anyone under 60 years of age. Please call with any questions or suggestions involving daily activities.

Did you pay PA PropertyTax or Rent in 2019?

You may qualify for the 2019 PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate. Ac-tive Aging, Inc. has trained staff volunteers who can help you file if you meet the qualifications. For more information on the pro-gram details or to schedule an appointment for this free service, please call Active Aging, Inc. at 814-336-1792.

Active Aging Inc. March 2020 LAKELAND VALLEY REGIONAL

COMMUNITY CENTER237 South Pymatuning Street, Linesville 683-4959

Center Manager: Janet WassermanFollow us on Facebook at The Active Aging Center of Lakeland/ValleyMar 2 9AM Dr. Suess’ Birthday: Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast and special surprise guest! Mar 2 1:00PM Center closes Mar 4 (Advisory Board Meeting – Meadville)Mar 5 12:30PM Healthy Speaker Series: Leslie Lawton Eating for a Healthy Heart Mar 5 5:00PM ZUMBA!Mar 6 12:30PM Sign Language ClassMar 9 Reservations due for St. Patrick’s Day PartyMar 9 9:45AM Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts with PaulaMar 11 12:30PM Speaker: PennDOT – Camera Systems/ConstructionMar 12 12:30PM Speaker: Nancy Manning-Travel to Ireland Mar 12 5:00PM ZUMBA!Mar 13 Microgreens Workshop – grow greens in your own home!Mar 16 1:00PM Center closes Mar 17 10:00AM St. Patrick’s Day Party - Entertainment by: The Rambling PotatoesMar 17 1:00-2:30PM Easter Chocolate SaleMar 17 1:00-2:30PM Easter Chocolate Sale Mar 19 12:30PM Special Entertainment -Dulcimer Music Mar 19 5:00PM ZUMBA!Mar 20 12:30PM Sign Language ClassMar 23 10:00AM Council Meeting Mar 25 12:30PM Speaker: Hospice Care–What Is It? Jennifer Musone Heartland Hospice Care Mar 26 12:30PM Speaker: Medication Safety- Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Mar 26 5:00PM ZUMBA! Mar 27 Reservations due for Easter Dinner on April 7thMar 30 Euchre Tournament – All Day!

DAILY ACTIVITIESMondayAll Day Puzzles/Games/Cards8:30-9:30AM Silver Sneakers ($2 donation)TuesdayAll Day Puzzles/Games/Cards9:30-10:45AM Tai-Chi ($1 donation)10AM Woodcarving10:45-11:45AM Healthy Steps in Motion ($2 donation)12:30-2:30PM 500 Card Party ($2 to play)12:30PM Wii GamesWednesdayAll Day Puzzles/Games/Cards8:30-9:30AM Silver Sneakers ($2 donation)9 AM – 12PM Crafting, Crocheting & Quilting for Fun (free)10AM PinochleThursdayAll Day Puzzles/Games/Cards9:30-11:30AM Bingo ($1.25 to play / $.05 per card per game)12:30PM Games/Cards

FridayAll Day Puzzles/Games/Cards8:30-9:30AM Silver Sneakers ($2 donation)9:45-10:30AM Silver Sneakers BOOM 10AM – 12PM Crafting (free)10:45-11:45AM Healthy Steps in Motion ($2 donation)12:30-2:30PM Euchre ($2 donation)12:30PM Wii Games2:30-3:30PM Zumba ($2 donation/$5under 60)Daily 8AM Coffee/Newspaper/ChatwithFriends– featuringthebestpricedcupofcoffeeintown!8AM-3PM Exercise/Gym Equipment8-9AM & 12:30-3PM Walking Track

Monday lunch is served at 11:30AM, Tuesday through Friday served at Noon ($2.50 donation), reserve 2 days in advance.

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

Follow us on Facebook at The Active Aging Center of MeadvilleEvery Friday – Please check Meadville Tribune on a weekly basisfor presentation changes or additions.

3/6 10:30AM Lucky Charms presented by Jaime Fattler Edinboro Manor 12:30PM Council Meeting 3/13 Hosting Meadville Center 10:30AM Internal Auction 12:45PM Bingo3/20 St. Patrick’s Day Party with trivia and games. 10:30AM Eating for the Healthy Heart presented by Leslie Lawton 12:30PM Farkle3/27 9:00AM-11:00AM Matter of Balance Class 12:30PM Bingo

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS ––CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs

Center Manager: Tami Boylan 398-8616Follow us on Facebook at The Active Aging Center

of Cambridge Springs2 8:30AM-12:30PM Safe Driving Full Course Part 13 8:30AM-12:30PM Safe Driving Full Course Part 2 9:45AM Blood Pressure Reading4 10AM-1PM Rent and Property Tax Rebates5 8:45AM CSHS Students 10:45AM Tamarack Wildlife: Birds of Prey 6 9:30AM-12PM Diabetes Self-Management Workshop9 9:30AM Pinochle Reservations due for St. Patrick’s Day Party10 9:30AM Council Meeting 10:45AM Healthy Speaker: Eating for a Healthy Heart 11 6:30PM Paint and Sip w/ Laurie Deets12 8:45AM CSHS Students 10:30AM French Creek Valley Mennonite School Singers 12:45PM Nickel Bingo13 Sub Orders Due 9:30AM-12PM Diabetes Self-Management Workshop16 12PM Basket Weaving Class (Peanut Basket)17-20 8:30AM-2:30PM Craft/Book/Puzzle Sale17 St. Patty’s Day Party 9:45AM Blood Pressure Reading18 10AM-1PM Rent and Property Tax Rebates19 8:45AM CSHS Students23 9:30AM Pinochle 24 11AM Lucky Charms by Edinboro Manor26 8:45AM CSHS Students 10:45AM Penn Dot: Construction Speed Traps Sub Pick Up27 Reservations due for Easter Dinner on April 7th30 10AM Rummage Sale Set Up31-4/3 8:30AM-2:30PM Rummage Sale

DAILY ACTIVITIESMonday 9:00AM Healthy Steps 10:00AMCoffeeTalkTimeTuesday: 9:00AM Fitness Fun 10:00AM Games- Skip Bo & Dominoes 10:00AM Chair Yoga (Not on Second Tuesday of the Month)Wednesday: 9:30AM Euchre Card Party 1:30AM Gentle YogaThursday: 9:00-3:00PM Woodcarvers 9:00AM Fitness Fun 10:00AM Games 1:00-2:00PM Tai ChiFriday: 9:00AM Healthy Steps 10:00AMCoffeeTalkTime 10:00AM Euchre Card PartyExercise Equipment/ Gym Available Monday – Friday 8:30-3PMMeal Reservations needed two days in advance 814-398-8616Monday lunch served at 11:45, Tues- Fri. served at noon

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Vegetable LasagnaTopped w/Vegetable Cream Sauce

1c. Tossed Salad w/HB Egg,cucumber, & dressing

Breadstick 1/2c. Diced Peaches

Country Fried Chickenw/2 oz Creamy Gravy

1/2c. Whipped Potatoes w/chives1/2c. Mixed Vegetables

Wheat BreadFresh Fruit

Egg Salad Sandwichw/lettuce & tomato

1c. Homemade Vegetable Soupw/crackers

2 Wheat Bread1/2c. Mixed Fruit

Baked Ham w/Raisin Sauce1/2c. Whipped Sweet Potatoes

1/2c. Warm BeetsWhite BreadFresh Fruit

Baked Tuna Patty w/dill sauce 1/2c. White Rice

1/2c. PeasWheat BreadFresh Fruit

Bratwurst1/2c. Scalloped Potatoes

1/2c. PeasHot Dog RollMustard Pkt1/2c. Pears

March Birthdays Pulled Turkey & Stuffing w/gravy

1/2c. Whipped Potatoes1/2c. Carrots

1/2c. ApplesauceBirthday Cake

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Roasted Pork w/apples1/2c. Whipped Potatoes w/chives

1/2c. ColeslawMini Biscuit w/apple butter

Cookie

1c. White Chicken Chili1 c.Tossed Salad w/Tomato &

Dressing1/2c. Baked Potato w/margarine

WG Mini BiscuitCookie

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Kielbasa w/kraut topping1/2c. Cheesy Potatoes

1/2c. Green BeansHot Dog roll

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Pot Roast w/ 1oz. Gravy1/2c. Whipped Potatoes

1/2c. CarrotsItalian Bread

Cookie

Greek Chicken SaladDiced Chicken, Blk Olives, Red

Onion, Tomato,& Mozzarella Cheese

1c. Mixed Greens w/dressing1c. Wedding Soup w/crackers

Dinner Roll1/2c. Mandarin Oranges

Warm Ham & Cheese Sandwich1 c. Creamy Tomato Bisque

w/crackersSandwich Roll

Fresh Fruit

Happy St. Patricks Day! Corned Beef & Cabbage1/2c. Parsley Redskins

1/2c. CarrotsDinner Roll

1/2c. Lime Sherbet

Sloppy Joe1/2c.Ranch Seasoned Potatoes

1/2c. Green BeansWG Sandwich Roll

1/2c. Mandarin Oranges

*Menu Subject to Change*

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Swedish Meatballs (4)over 1/2c. Egg Noodles

1/2c. PeasWheat Bread

1/2c. Mixed Fruit Salad

Meatloaf w/Gravy1/2c. Mashed Potatoes1/2c. Mixed Vegetables

WG Biscuit1/2c. Warm Cinnamon Applesauce

Mushroom Cheeseburger1c. Creamy Potato Soup

w/crackersHamburger Roll

Fresh Fruit

Mango BBQ Chicken Breast1/2c. Brown Rice1/2c. ColeslawWheat Bread

1/2c. Warm Apple Cranberry Crisp

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Alternate SandwichTuna Salad

Mon. & Tuesday Meals are ordered on Thursdays. All others ordered 2 days in

advance

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Baked Crab Cake Sandwich1/2c. Cheesy Twists1/2c. Baked BeansWG Sandwich Roll

1/2c. Mandarin Oranges


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Baked Ziti(3/4c.) w/Meatballs (3)Marinara Sauce &.5 oz Cheese

Topping1 c. Tossed Salad w/cucumber & drs

Garlic Breadstick1/2c. Mixed Fruit Salad

Chicken Caesar Clubw/lettuce, tomato, cheese & condi-

ments1c.Creamy Broccoli Soup w/crackers

Sandwich Roll1/2c. Blushed Pears


PACE / PACENETStarted in 1984, the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the El-derly (PACE) Program helps older persons living in Pennsylvania to pay their prescription expenses. PACENET is the Pharmaceuti-cal Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier. This program has been created to assist older Pennsylvanians, whose incomes are slightly higher than the PACE income limits, with the cost of their prescription drugs. Eligibility Information:PACE requirements:•65 years of age or older.•A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of application.•Ineligible for pharmaceutical benefits under medical assistance.•Total income for last year for a single person must be less than $14,500.•Total income for last year for a married couple must be less than $17,700.Once an application is approved, an enrollee is responsible for $6 copayment for generic drugs or a $9 copayment for brand name drugs for each prescription reimbursed by PACE.PACENET requirements:•65 years of age or older.•A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 90 days prior to the date of application.•Ineligible for pharmaceutical benefits under medical assistance.•Total income for a single person from last year must be between $14,501 to $27,500.•Total income for a married couple last year must be between $17,701 to $35,500.PACENET may have a monthly drug plan premium to pay at the pharmacy, which will be cumulative if not met each month. Once that monthly drug premium has been met, PACENET has an $8 copayment for generic drugs and a $15 copayment for brand name drugs. Your out-of-pocket costs to you are computed by the PACE prograM. To use your PACE/PACENET card: Take your card and pre-scription to any drugstore that accepts PACE. Always keep your card with you. Do not leave your card at the drugstore. Do not mail your card to a mail-order pharmacy. You may not use your card to purchase drugs out of the state or to mail drugs out of the state. You can use your card ONLY while you are in Pennsylvania.Can I have other medical insurance or prescription coverage and still apply for PACE/PACENET? Yes, However, PACE is the payor of last resort and will only cover prescription costs not covered by other medical insur-ance. You will be asked to provide information about your insur-ance coverage when you apply for PACE/PACENET, and you should inform your pharmacist of all your medical and prescrip-tion plans.Is it possible to get help with completing the PACE/PACENET application? Yes! Please call Active Aging, Inc. at (814) 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. An appointment can be scheduled for you.

Visit our website atwww.activeaging.org

for information about senior centersand services avail-able to Crawford

County residents age 60 and over.

LIS MSP NEWS RELEASECould you or someone you know qualify for EXTRA HELP or the MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM? AP-PRISE wants to make sure Medicare beneficiaries re-siding in Pennsylvania know about these two import-ant programs.Extra Help: Helps lower prescription copays and pre-miums and cover the cost of the “donut hole” (cover-age gap).Medicare Savings Program: Helps with the payment of the Part B premium and possibly with the payment of Medicare Part A and Part B cost-sharing.Based on the amounts below, do you think you are qualified?LIS Eligibility for 2019:If you are single and have total monthly income of less than $1,561/month; and less than $14,390 in re-sourcesIf you are married and have a total monthly income of less than $2,114/month; and less than $28,720 in resourcesThere are certain deductions taken for Extra Help. You may qualify even if you are above these limits.MSP Eligibility for 2019:If you are single and have a total monthly income of less than $1,406/month; and less than $7,730 in re-sourcesIf you are married and have a total monthly income of less than $1,903/month; and less than $11,600 in resourcesIf you think you might qualify, or aren’t sure, please contact the APPRISE Program at Active Aging, Inc., 1034 Park Ave., Meadville at 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705 to schedule an appointment. APPRISE is a free service provided by the PA Department of Ag-ing, and is funded in whole or part by a grant through the Administration for Community Living.

We invite you to participate in our “Tree of Giving” gift program. This is an on-going and permanent gift pro-gram that gives you, as a donor, the discretion to honor someone’s hard work or achievement; remember a special/personal event or anniver-sary; or as an everlasting memorial for a loved one, friend or community leader. The “Tree of Giving” includes

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

brass leaves and three different size brass stones that can be engraved to your desire. For additional information or to make an appointment with our Foundation Staff, please call (814) 336-1792 or 800-321-7705.


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classes, and more!REMINDER: Elder Pennsylvanians deserve honor and

respect … not abuse. Stop Elder Abuse in Crawford Coun-ty. Call Active Aging, Inc. 336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705.

VOTERREGISTRATION

Now available at your Local Senior Center or in your own home when you receive in-home ser-

vices from Active Aging, Inc. As part of the “Motor Voter Law” passed in 1993, Area Agencies on Ag-ing are now required to provide an opportunity for you to register to vote. If you need assistance in

registering to vote, call us at (814) 336-1792

From the Foundation Mar. 2020 Okay, 2 winter months down and 1 to go, right? You know what that means, right? Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training to-day and baseball season is not far off! Dare we taunt Mother Nature for the lack of snow this winter? This was the year I was going to get back on my cross-country skis and enjoy what our area has to offer in the winter. Disclaimer: I am writing this in early February, so may-be I’ve been skiing by the time you read it. Maybe Mother Nature is taunting me at this point. We’ve been busy in the Foundation office planning our annual “Winnin’ of the Green” Reverse Raffle on Saturday, March 14th. There is lots of fun to be had at this event, along with great prizes. This year marks our 30th year of giving away the “Green”! To commemorate this anniversary, we’ve increased the grand prize for the raffle to $3,000. In addition to the grand prize raffle, there will be other merchandise and cash raffles for you to try your luck at. Tickets are on sale now for $50/couple or $40/single and each ticket includes: (1) chance on the $3,000 board, a free $2 sideboard ticket, dinner, mixers, and munchies. This is a BYOB event for individuals age 21 and older. Doors open and an early sideboard sale start at 4:30pm with dinner beginning at 7:30pm and the reverse raffle to follow. Seating is limited, so be sure to pur-chase your ticket(s) early. All proceeds benefit Active Aging, Inc. For additional information or to purchase your ticket(s), please contact the Active Aging Foundation at (814) 336-1792. Make your plans now to join us on March 14th for one of the best St. Patrick Day celebrations in the area and see just how much “Green” you can Win! For those that have been wondering, our next casino bus trip will be on Tuesday, April 28th. We’ll be heading down to Washington, PA to visit The Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Look for details in The ECHO, on our website, and/or on Facebook. Hope you can join us! In the meantime, think spring! Donna CessnaDevelopment Coordinator**Active Aging Foundation Mission**The Active Aging Foundation was established to provide support and assistance to advance the mission, interest and goals of Active Aging, Inc.

The Low-Income Home EnergyAssistance Program, also known as

LIHEAP, opened for the seasonNovember 1, 2019.

LIHEAP helps families with low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Crisis grants also are for households in immediate danger of being without heat. With cash grants, a one-time payment is sent directly to the utili-ty company/fuel provider, and will be credited on your bill. This is a grant and does not have to be repaid.Some facts to know:•You must meet income guidelines (guidelines change each year) 1 person must have an annual income of less than $18,735 2 persons must have an annual income of less than $25,365 Add $6,630 for each additional household member•You don’t have to be on public assistance •You don’t need to have an unpaid heating bill •You can rent or own your home •To apply, you will need: names of people in your household, dates of birth for all household members, Social Security num-bers for all household members, proof of income for all house-hold members, and a recent heating bill. •There are three ways to apply for LIHEAP: online, on paper, or in person.For more information about LIHEAP, please contact the coun-ty assistance office at 814-333-3400, or, call the LIHEAP ho-tline at 1-866-857-7095, Monday through Friday.Active Aging, Inc. can assist persons over the age of 60 apply for LIHEAP. Please call our office to schedule your appoint-ment: 814-336-1792.


APPRISE UpdateAPPRISE, the State Health Insurance Assis-tance Program for all Medicare beneficiaries residing in Pennsylvania, recently completed another successful Annual Open Enrollment Period. During Medicare’s Annual Open En-rollment, beneficiaries have the opportunity to compare their current Medicare Advan-tage Plan or Part D prescription drug plans and make any necessary changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. At Active Aging, Inc., the APPRISE Program remains very busy all year. APPRISE counselors are available, by appointment, to give informa-tion to individuals who are new to Medicare, assist with problems or questions about cur-rent coverage, and to screen and assist those eligible for Medicare cost-savings programs.Outside of Annual Open Enrollment, there are Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) for individuals who may be eligible to make a change to their current coverage. Below is a list of examples for when a person may qual-ify for a SEP:You change where you live•I moved to a new address that isn’t in my plan’s service area. •I moved to a new address that’s still in my plan’s service area, but I have new plan op-tions in my new location. •I moved back to the U.S. after living outside the country. •I just moved into, currently live in, or just moved out of an institution (like a skilled nursing facility or long-term care hospital). •I’m released from jail. You lose your current coverage •I’m no longer eligible for Medicaid. •I left coverage from my employer or union (including COBRA coverage). •I involuntarily lose other drug coverage that’s as good as Medicare drug coverage (creditable coverage), or my other coverage changes and is no longer creditable. •I had drug coverage through a Medicare Cost Plan and I left the plan. •I dropped my coverage in a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) plan. You have a chance to get other coverage•I have a chance to enroll in other coverage offered by my employer or union. •I have or am enrolling in other drug cov-erage as good as Medicare prescription drug coverage (like TRICARE or VA coverage). •I enrolled in a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) planYour plan changes its contract with Medicare•Medicare takes an official action (called a “sanction”) because of a problem with the plan that affects me. •Medicare ends (terminates) my plan’s con-tract. •My Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, or Medicare Cost Plan’s contract with Medicare isn’t renewed. Other special situations•I’m eligible for both Medicare and Medic-aid. •I qualify for Extra Help paying for Medi-care prescription drug coverage. •I’m enrolled in a State Pharmaceutical As-sistance Program (SPAP) or lose SPAP eligi-bility. (This is PACE/PACENET in PA) •I dropped a Medigap policy the first time I joined a Medicare Advantage Plan.

•I have a severe or disabling condition, and there’s a Medicare Chronic Care Special Needs Plan (SNP) available that serves peo-ple with my condition. •I’m enrolled in a Special Needs Plan (SNP) and no longer have a condition that qualifies as a special need that the plan serves. •I joined a plan, or chose not to join a plan, due to an error by a federal employee. •I wasn’t properly told that my other private drug coverage wasn’t as good as Medicare drug coverage (creditable coverage). •I wasn’t properly told that I was losing pri-vate drug coverage that was as good as Medi-care drug coverage (creditable coverage).These Special Enrollment Period situations have been adapted from www.medicare.gov; if you would like to learn more about special enrollment period situations, please visit www.medicare.gov or contact AP-PRISE. For more information on APPRISE, or to schedule an appointment for assistance, please call Active Aging, Inc. at 814-336-1792 or 1-800-321-7705. Active Aging, Inc. is locat-ed at 1034 Park Ave., Meadville, Pa.

MEADVILLELIONS VISIONAPPLICATIONS

When: 2nd TUESDAY of each Month What Time : 5:30 pm- 6:30 pmWhere: Active Aging,Inc. Center- 1034 Park Ave. MeadvilleApplications available at Active Ag-ing Front Desk and all Eye Dr’s. in the area.Applications should be completed be-fore arrival. You do not need an ap-pointment.VISION APPLICATIONS accepted for individuals of any age requiring finan-cial assistanceto pay for eye exams, corrective lens-es and cataract surgery.

For further informationcontact 814-382-1905.

•March 1, 1869- US Postage stamps showing scenes issued for 1st time. These pictorials showed post horse and rider, a locomotive, a shield an eagle, and a ship, the Adriatic•March 2, 1904- Dr. Seuss was born! •March 3, 1921- Toronto’s Dr Banting & Dr Best announce discovery of insulin•March 7, 1876- Alexander Graham Bell re-ceives a patent for the telephone in the US.•March 8, 2014- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 with 239 people loses contact and disappears, prompting the most expensive search effort in history. •March 11, 2011- 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes 130 km (80 miles) east of Sendai, Japan, triggering a tsunami killing thousands of peo-ple and causing the second worst nuclear acci-dent in history. •March 13, 1781- William Herschel sees what he thinks is a “comet” but is actually the dis-covery of the planet Uranus.•March 14, 1794- Eli Whitney patents the cot-ton gin machine revolutionizing the cotton in-dustry in the southern US states.•March 15, 1493- Christopher Columbus re-turns to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.•March 17, 432- Saint Patrick, aged about 16 is captured by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland.•March 21, 1975- Ethiopia abolishes its monar-chy after 3,000 years.•March 22, 1954- 1st shopping mall opens in Southfield, Michigan.•March 23, 1945- Largest operation in WWII’s Pacific War, 1,500 US Navy ships bomb the Jap-anese island of Okinawa.•March 26, 1953- Dr Jonas Salk announces vac-cine to prevent polio.•March 27, 1914- 1st successful blood transfu-sion (in Brussels).•March 28, 1946- Cold War: The United States State Department releases the Acheson-Lilien-thal Report, outlining a plan for the interna-tional control of nuclear power.•March 29, 1974- Chinese farmers discover the Terracotta Army near Xi’an, 8,000 clay warrior statues buried to guard tomb of China’s 1st em-peror Qin Shi Huang.•March 30, 1867- US buys Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 (2 cents an acre - Seward’s Folly).March 31, 1965- US orders first combat troops to Vietnam.

MarchThis day in history


Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability ResourcesThe Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Dis-ability Resources is a program of the Penn-sylvania Department of Aging. Commonly referred to as the PA Link, this network of lo-cal, state and federal partners works together to provide information on, and improved ac-cess to, long-term care services and supports to all Pennsylvanians regardless of age, abil-ity or income. PA Link partners in Crawford County can provide information and support in the fol-lowing areas:•Assistive Technology•Caregiver Support•Care Transitions•Disability Services•Drug and Alcohol Services•Emergency Contacts•Employment Services•Financial Assistance•Health and Nutrition•Health Insurance•Home Modification

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

Current PA Link PartnersAchieva Family Trust

Active Aging, Inc.Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy

Alzheimer’s Association APPRISE

AristaCare @ Park Ave.AseraCare Hospice

At Your Request CleaningBayada

Bethany Christian ServicesBetter Business Bureau of W. PABureau of Blindness and Visual

Byham’s Insurance ServicesCasey Ball Supports Coor.

Center for Community ResourcesCenter for Family Services

CHAPSComfort Care Agencies

Community Care NetworkCommunity Health Services/MMC

Community Resourcesfor Independ.

Consumer Satisfaction TeamCrawford CAO

Crawford County Care CenterCrawford County Human Services

Crawford County VolunteerCoalition

Cross Home CareDiagnostic X-Ray Service

Encompass HealthEvans Square Apts.

Family Assistance Center

From The HeartFunkhouser Shaffer Financial Serv.

GatewayGenesis HealthCareGreen Prosthetics

Guardian Elder CareHCF Management

Health Care SolutionsHeartland Hospice

Help at Home with WesburyHelpmates

Home InsteadHospice of Crawford County

HVA Sr. Living AllianceInstitute for Successful Aging

Interim Health CareJuniper Village at Meadville

Kindred HospiceLakeland Area Hospice

LIFE/NWPAMed Staffers

MERPMillcreek Community Hospital/LE-

COMMount Hope Home Care

NW Pa AIDSNorthwest Pharmacy Solutions

PATFPA Elks Home Service

PathStonePresbyterian Senior Care Network

Primary Health Network

Regional Home Health & HospiceSaint Vincent / Allegheny Health

NetworkSelf Determination Housing Project

Senior HelpersService Coordination Unlimited

Shryock Senior HousingSocial Security Administration

Special Kids NetworkSt. Vincent Behaviorial Health

StairBustersSupports Coordination of NW PA

Titusville Area Senior Citizens CorpTitusville Healthcare and Rehab.

Center Titusville Social Connection

The ARC of Crawford CountyTLC Insurance

Transition Assistance AdvisorsUCP/CLASS

UPMC Health PlanUPMC for Life

Vantage HealthcareVeterans First

Veterans Miracle CenterVeterans Services

VNA AllianceWalberg Family Pharmacies

WesburyWIC Program/CHSWomen’s Services

Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) exist nationwide. In Pennsylvania, ADRC is known as the Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, commonly known as the PA Link. It is designed to be a cross-age, cross-system network of local, regional, and state partner agencies that col-laborate to help individuals who need home and community based services and supports. This coordinated network of partners allows a consumer to initiate contact with any PALink partner and access information, assis-tance,and resources through a “no wrong door” approach, thereby minimizing consumer and provider duplication, reducing confu-sion, streamlining access, and creating much needed “safety nets”.PA Link partners represent a wide range of local human service and healthcare providers as well as community leaders, civic organiza-tions, state agencies, and other groups such as consumer, advocacy, and faith organizations. PA Link partners strive to help the following populations, regardless of income: adults age 60+, individuals living with any type of dis-ability, persons living with behavioral health or substance abuse issues, Veterans, and the caregivers and family membersof these populations.The mission of the PA Link to Aging and Dis-ability Resources is to assemble and strength-en an organized alliance of private and public community agencies to better support con-sumer wishes and empower them to under-stand, determine and effectively navigate their long term care service options, regard-less of age, ability or income.A toll-free statewide ADRC helpline is oper-atedby trained staff who assist Pennsylvanians looking for information on long-term living services and supports. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday - 8:30am to 5pm (excluding holidays). #1-800-753-8827

What is PA Link?

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