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MOVING MEDICINE FORWARDBuilding on our commitment to your health.

www.readinghealth.org/seventhavenue

The Seventh Avenue Project, with completion in the Fall of 2016, will be a combination surgical and inpatient tower that includes seven patient-care levels and combines the hospital’s many surgical services into one of the most technologically advanced and sophisticated surgical centers in the region. The new 476,000 square foot building will add new surgical suites, private patient rooms, and an all-new “Green Roof” while paving the way for the existing Emergency Department and Trauma Center to be expanded by 21,000 square feet.

With the addition of the Seventh Avenue Project to our main campus, our community is assured that Reading Health System will continue to provide the highest level of care for many years to come.

The Seventh Avenue Project will include:

24 surgical suites, including six hybrid- capable operating rooms

eight minor procedure rooms

150 total private patient rooms

16 new emergency treatment rooms

bays

88,000 square foot rooftop Healing Garden making up over 72% of the building’s overall footprint and the third largest green roof on a healthcare building in the U.S.

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Introduction & ContentsActive Adult CommunitiesPage 12Acute Care FacilitiesPage 33Care CodesPages 19, 27, 34, 47Continuing Care (CCRC)Pages 13–19Directory of ServicesPages 39–43 Home Care Can Enhance Quality of LifePages 31– 32Home Care ServicesPages 34–35HospicePage 38How to Make Your Kitchen Safer and Easier to UsePages 10– 11How to Use This GuidePages 4, 23IndexPage 46 Legend and MapPages 22–25Nursing/RehabPage 30Personal Care HomesPages 28–29Reader Information ServicePage 44ResidentialPages 8–9Retirement CommunitiesPages 26–27Senior-Friendly Furniture Aids for Mobility-Challenged SeniorsPages 20– 21Susquehanna/Delaware Valley ProfilePages 6–7Types of Facilities, Care OptionsPages 4–5Understanding Hospice CarePages 36– 37

“I give you this to take with you: Nothing remains as it was. If you know this, you can begin

again, with pure joy in the uprooting.” ― Judith Minty, Letters to My Daughters

To move, or not to move? It is a question most of us will face more than once in our lives, usually faced with at least some trepidation at the prospect of a change in living arrangements. Our homes are where we feel rooted, after all!

But today’s baby boomers and many seniors want to alleviate some of the homeowner chores while still enjoying their independence.

Others find that changes in health and everyday needs and mobility make a move more imperative, even if not immediately desired.

But what if we knew our roots to be transferrable? With careful planning and some help from your community, it’s possible to modify your current house to accommodate changing needs or to begin the process of downsizing to a smaller residence.

We are fortunate to have abundant housing/living accommodations, healthcare, and community resources in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The 20th edition of 50plus Living gathers this information and presents it all in a readable, concise format to help you navigate the myriad choices available to suit your changing needs or those of a loved one.

In the pages that follow, the housing and care categories that compose 50plus Living are identified, explained, and presented in descending order of independence: from residential living, to assisted living residences, to dementia/Alzheimer’s care facilities, to hospice services and all points in between.

Also included are available support services for caregivers, such as respite care and adult day centers.

We hope you find this guide to be a valuable tool as you consider a move or lifestyle change. The businesses and organizations included 50plus Living are all eager to help you relocate your roots!Regards,

Donna K. Anderson President, On-Line Publishers

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How to Use This Guide1. Determine the type of need by referring to Types of Facilities, Care Options

on these two pages.2. Select the region desired on the map featured on pages 24 and 25.3. Refer to the Index on page 46 for type of facility or care option with

corresponding page number.4. Refer to care codes on pages 19, 27, 34, and 47.

Types of Facilities, Care OptionsA number of broad categories of care

options and facilities are included in this guide. Terminology may vary from facility to facility.

Residential living is for individuals who are responsible for their own basic needs. Nursing services are not available on site nor are residential communities affiliated with nursing care providers. No meal service or activity programs are offered.

Active Adult Communities are residential-type communities for mature adults only. Individuals are responsible for their own basic needs. Nursing services are generally not available on site. Meal service is not provided. Outdoor maintenance service may be provided.

CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) are facilities offering a variety of residential living options in addition to comprehensive medical and nursing services. Many CCRCs are self-contained communities offering educational and recreational activities, dining accommodations, banking facilities, transportation services, etc.

Residents move between independent living, assisted living, and nursing care based on changing needs.

Retirement Communities are planned for those who are able to care for their

own basic needs (or almost so) who choose to live in a community with other seniors. Organized social programs, meal service, transportation, recreational activities, and access to health and shopping are typical amenities.

Nursing care is not usually provided. Some do offer assisted living/personal care designed for individuals who function on their own most of the time but may require assistance with medications, bathing, or dressing.

Services offered are similar to those provided by assisted living/personal care facilities. Retirement communities can be freestanding or affiliated with a complex offering nursing care services.

Personal Care Homes offer food, shelter, and personal assistance or supervision. They are ideal for people who do not want to forfeit independence and do not require the services in or of a licensed long-term care facility but do require assistance or supervision in activities of daily living (ADL).

Some ADL provided are transferring in and out of a bed or chair, toileting, bladder and bowel management, personal hygiene, securing and managing healthcare, self-administering medication, and proper turning and positioning in a bed or chair.

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Assisted Living Residences are designed to provide an environment that combines housing and supportive services to allow residents to “age in place” without having to move to a licensed long-term care facility when their care needs increase.

ALRs will have living units with kitchen capacity and private bathrooms and only one person per unit. An ALR may provide services that otherwise would be provided in a long-term care facility (Personal Care Homes may not). As of January 2011, changed regulations regarding licensure for assisted living communities became effective.

Nursing/Rehab Facilities provide nursing care and related medical or other personal health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to individuals who require full-time care or supervision but do not need more intensive, hospital-based care.

Nursing/rehab facilities may be independent or part of another community. Individuals may be temporarily placed for rehabilitation following an illness, injury, or surgery or reside long term due to illness or aging. Nursing facilities offer skilled medical care under the supervision of licensed nurses, and at least one registered nurse must be on duty during the day.

Custodial care is also offered and includes services that assist in the activities of daily living, which include bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, or transferring from a bed to a chair. Nursing centers are licensed by the State Department of Health.

Acute Care Facilities are licensed as hospitals. They provide the highest level of care under a physician. Some of the

services provided at an acute care facility include emergency services, critical care, medical/surgical services, and maternal/childbirth services.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s services offer assistance and support to those who are living with memory issues. These units/communities offer the person living with memory issues the opportunity to be as independent as possible while enhancing their freedom of movement in a safe, secured environment.

Adult Day Centers offer programs in facilities or function as independent organizations. The services may include but are not limited to personal care, assistance with eating or using the toilet, assistance with taking medication, and social assistance. Centers offer a protective, supervised setting and generally operate during normal business hours.

Respite Care provides caregiving opportunities on a short-term basis. Care may range from personal to nursing care.

Home Care Services may be provided in a residential setting or as ancillary services, such as in personal care and assisted living or a nursing care environment. Services include skilled nursing services, therapies, and changing and reinforcing simple wound dressing, as well as non-medical services such as light housekeeping, transportation to doctor visits, shopping, respite, and more.

Hospice Care is for families living and coping with life-limiting illnesses. Hospice provides professional treatment of pain and symptom management with support and counseling. It includes medical, psychological, and spiritual support.

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Susquehanna/Delaware Valley Profile

WeatherAverage high temperatures are the 80s

in the summer months and the 30s in the winter.

The warmest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 85 degrees. The coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 20-23 degrees.

Average annual precipitation is 41-47 inches.

TaxesSales tax is 6 percent. Sales tax

exemptions include groceries, health-related items, medical services, prescription drugs, and groceries.

State income tax is 3.07 percent; retirement income is tax-exempt. Property tax is determined by the local government according to school districts and municipalities.

State Lottery BenefitsThe Pennsylvania Lottery contributes

to programs such as Property Tax/Rent Rebate; the Mass Transit Program; PACE, PACENET, and PACE Plus Medicare; long-term care services administered by the Department of Public Welfare; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging.

PACETo be eligible for PACE, you must

be 65 years of age or older and a Pennsylvania resident at least 90 days before the date of application. You cannot be enrolled in the Department of Public Welfare’s Medicaid prescription benefit.

PACE and PACENET eligibility is determined by your previous calendar year’s income. Effective in 2014, Social Security Medicare Part B premiums are excluded from income.

For a single person, your total income must be $14,500 or less. For a married couple, your combined total income must be $17,700 or less.

Once you are enrolled in the PACE program, a benefit card will be sent to you, and you will pay no more than $6 for each generic prescription medication and no more than $9 for each brand-name prescription at your pharmacy. These co-payments are based on a 30-day supply.

PACENETTo be eligible for PACENET, you

must be 65 years of age or older, a Pennsylvania resident at least 90 days before the date of application, and you must not be enrolled in the Medicaid prescription benefit program.

A single person’s total income must be between $14,501 and $23,500. A couple’s combined total income must be between $17,700 and $31,500.

PACENET cardholders that do not enroll in a Part D plan will pay a nominal deductible each month at the pharmacy, which will be calculated through the cost of their medications. If the deductible is not met each month, it will accumulate.

In addition, the individual will pay no more than $8 for each generic prescription medication and no more than $15 for each brand name.

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PACENET cardholders enrolled in one of the program’s partner Part D plans will pay the Part D premium at the pharmacy each month, which will be calculated through the cost of the medications.

PACENET cardholders enrolled in a Part D plan that is not one of the program’s partner plans will pay the Part D premium directly to the Part D plan.

In addition, they will pay no more than the PACENET co-payments of $8 for each generic prescription medication and $15 for each brand name.

To apply for PACE or PACENET, call (800) 225-7223 or visit the PACECares website at https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com.

PACE Plus MedicareUnder PACE Plus Medicare, PACE/

PACENET coverage is supplemented by federal Medicare Part D prescription coverage and offers older Pennsylvanians the best benefits of both programs.

Older adults continue to receive the same prescription benefits while, in many cases, saving more money.

TransportationPennsylvania Free Transit Program – Provides free transit service on bus routes, trolley, and rapid-transit lines. Individuals 65 and older may ride free on fixed-route services at all regular operating times on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

You will need a senior citizen transit identification card to ride free. The identification card is available free of

charge from participating local transit operators.

Shared-Ride Program – Provides reduced-fare transportation services to persons 65 and older utilizing shared-ride transportation services. Reduced-fare transportation is provided to medical appointments, senior community centers, and adult daycare centers.

Mature Driver Safety Program – There is a mandated auto insurance discount for older drivers who complete a mature driver improvement course. Courses are offered through AARP, AAA, and the National Safety Council. It is intended for drivers 55 and older.

Low-Vision License – Persons who do not meet the vision standards for a driver’s license may qualify for a restricted (low-vision) license. A restricted license allows the driver to drive during daylight hours on roadways other than freeways.

A person with visual acuity of less than 20/70 combined vision, but at least 20/100 combined vision with best correction and 120 degrees’ field vision in the horizontal meridian, may qualify with a recommendation from an optometrist or physician.

Retired Status Registration – Customers who qualify for retired status registration pay a $10 per year processing fee instead of the full $36 registration renewal fee. Total income must not exceed $19,200 and vehicles must weigh less than 9,000 lbs.

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Residential

CumbeRland County Housing and Redevelopment autHoRities114 North Hanover StreetCarlisle, PA 17013(717) 249-1315www.cchra.comLocations in Carlisle, Enola, Mechanicsburg, Mt. Holly Springs, New Cumberland, Newville, and South Middleton Township APT, SSA 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 18, 20, 28, 35, 36

The Authorities offer affordable living for seniors 62 or older. Efficiency and one-bedroom apartments are available in 11 locations in the county.

Buildings are safe, secure, and elevator assisted, each with 24-hour on-call maintenance, laundry facilities, community room, and opportunities for activities and socialization. Medical facilities, restaurants, shopping, and churches nearby. Call us, visit our website, or write us for information and income limits.

Community basiCs, inC.941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite 204Lancaster, PA 17603(717) 735-9590jraff@communitybasics.comwww.communitybasics.com

AAC, APT, RET/IND, SSA 16, 19, 21

Community Basics, Inc., a non-profit, affordable housing provider, has several communities for persons age 55 and older. All communities

are accessible and include community rooms, an on-site laundry facility, and parking. Most apartment rents include all utilities. Supportive services available. Stay independent as long as you can! Call today to set up a personal showing at the community of your choice. Equal housing opportunity.

Please visit us at an upcoming event in your area!

717.285.1350

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may 18, 2016Shady Maple Conference Center Smorgasbord Building, East Earl

may 31, 2016Hershey Lodge, Hershey

June 8, 2016Church Farm School, Exton

sept. 21, 2016Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim

sept. 28, 2016York Expo Center

Memorial Hall East, York

oct. 19, 2016Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle

march 12, 2016Hershey Lodge, Hershey

april 30, 2016Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim

oct. 1, 2016Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon

nov. 12, 2016Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle

april 6, 2016York Expo Center

Memorial Hall East, York

June 10, 2016Crowne Plaza Reading Hotel

Wyomissing

august 25, 2016Radisson Hotel Harrisburg

Camp Hill

nov. 15, 2016Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim

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Residential

Eastwood Village is conveniently located in the heart of Lancaster County, with easy access to Route 30. Our community is attracting home buyers looking to downsize to one floor. A picturesque landscape with country atmosphere and just miles away from shopping, restaurants, Amish tourism, downtown Lancaster and health campus.

Eastwood Village Homes LLCEastwood Village Homes LLC102 Summers Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601

717-397-3138www.eastwoodvillagehomes.com

Directions: Rt. 30E – Greenfield Road exit, Right onto Greenfield Road to Fallon Drive. Right onto Fallon Drive; follow signs to Sales Center.

eastWood village Homes llC102 Summers DriveLancaster, PA 17601(717) 397-3138www.eastwoodvillagehomes.comSee our ad on this page

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Eastwood Village is conveniently located in the heart of Lancaster County in East Lampeter Township with easy

access to Route 30. Our community is attracting individuals looking to downsize to one floor and for the convenience of less home maintenance. The community design lends itself to a cozy, comfortable, and private environment. Our picturesque landscape with country atmosphere is just moments away from shopping, dining, Amish tourism, cultural attractions in downtown Lancaster, and the health campus. We are also an easy drive or train ride away from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Eastwood Village is an established community that carries a reputation of a well-maintained and managed community of locally owned and operated High Associates Ltd. The homes are attractive, high quality, and affordable. All are certified Energy Star, keeping your monthly costs low.

Eastwood Village Homes LLC

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Savvy Senior:

How to Make Your Kitchen Safer and Easier to Use

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,What tips can you recommend for

making a kitchen senior friendly? My wife, who loves to cook, has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year, which is why we would like to modify it to make it safer and more practical.

– Hungry Husband

Dear Hungry,

There are a number of simple modifications and inexpensive add-ons that can make a big difference in making your kitchen more age-friendly.

Depending on your wife’s needs, here are some tips for each aspect of the kitchen.

Floors: If you have kitchen throw

rugs, to reduce tripping or slipping, replace them with non-skid floor mats or consider gel mats, which are cushiony and more comfortable to stand on for long periods. GelPro (www.gelpro.com) and WellnessMats

(www.wellnessmats.com) offer a nice selection.

Lights: If the lighting in her

kitchen is dim, replace the old overhead fixture with a bright new

ceiling light, and add under-cabinet task lighting to brighten up her kitchen countertops.

Cabinets

and drawers: To reduce bending or reaching, organize your kitchen cabinets and drawers so

that the items you most frequently use are within comfortable reach.

You can also make your cabinets and pantry easier to access by installing pullout shelves or lazy susans.

And D-shaped pull-handles for the cabinets and drawers are also recommended because they’re more comfortable than knobs for arthritic hands to grasp.

Faucet: If you have a twist-handle

kitchen faucet, replace it with an ADA-compliant, single-handle faucet.

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They’re easier to use, especially for seniors with arthritis or limited hand strength.

There are also kitchen faucets on the market today (like the Delta Touch20 faucet and Moen MotionSense) that will turn themselves on and off by simply touching the base or moving your hand over a motion sensor.

And, for safety purposes, set your hot-water tank at 120 degrees to prevent possible water burns.

Microwave and stove: If your

microwave is mounted above the stove, consider moving it to a countertop. This makes it safer and easier to reach.

And if you’re concerned about your wife remembering to turn the stove off, there are automatic stove shut-off devices you can purchase and install to prevent a fire.

See Cookstop (www.cookstop.com), Stove Guard International Ltd. (www.stoveguardintl.com), and Pioneering Technology (www.pioneeringtech.com) for some different options.

If you’re looking to upgrade some

of your appliances too, here are some different senior-friendly features you should look for when shopping.

Refrigerator and freezer: Side-

by-side doors work well for seniors because the frequently used items (refrigerated and frozen) can be placed at mid-shelf range for easy access.

Pullout, adjustable-height shelves and a water/ice dispenser on the outside of door are also very convenient.

Stove or cooktop: Look for one

with controls in the front so you won’t have to reach over hot burners to turn it off, and make sure the controls are easy to see.

Flat-surface electric or induction burners or continuous grates on gas stoves are also great for sliding heavy pots and pans from one burner to the next. And ask about automatic shutoff burners.

Oven: Self-cleaning ovens are a

plus, and consider a side-swing door model. They’re easier to get into because you don’t have to lean over a hot swing-down door. Also consider a wall-mounted oven, installed at your wife’s preferred height to eliminate bending.

Dishwasher: Consider a

dishwasher drawer that slides in and out and is installed on a 6- to 10-inch raised platform. These require less bending to load and unload.

Washer and dryer: Front-load

washers and dryers with pedestals that raise the height 10 to 15 inches are also back-savers and easy to access.

Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org

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active adult Communities

Enjoy Low-Maintenance Living!• Active Adult (50+) Condos• NEW Construction Underway!

• 2 Model Homes!• NEW Units Starting at

$143,900

www.rothsfarmvillage.com

ROTH’S CHURCH ROAD SPRING GROVE, PA

Model Homes Open Daily 12–4(717) 225-6570

RotH’s faRm villageP.O. Box 262, 1396 Chami DriveSpring Grove, PA 17362(717) 225-6570info@rothsfarmvillage.comwww.rothsfarmvillage.comSee our ad on this page

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Roth’s Farm Village age 50-plus condominium community offers a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle for those who want to leave

behind the maintenance of a home but who still want to maintain their independence! The low association fee covers all exterior and common-area maintenance. The community offers a choice of one-story plans with an array of options to choose from.

HeRitage Run2320 Oak StreetLebanon, PA 17042(717) 272-4332home@heritagerun.netwww.heritagerun.netSee our ad on page 26

AAC, RET/IND 9

Heritage Run, a 55+ independent living community, offers the comfort and freedom

to enjoy life without the exterior maintenance. Our low monthly fee includes lawn and landscape care, snow removal, and garbage removal. Great Lebanon County location close to shopping, golf, and all the attractions of Hershey and Lancaster. Come home to Heritage Run!

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Continuing Care (CCRC)

CalvaRy felloWsHip Homes 502 Elizabeth DriveLancaster, PA 17601(717) 393-0711www.calvaryhomes.org

ALZ, APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, SSA, WSS, *** 3

Calvary Fellowship Homes is a Christian, not-for-profit continuing care retirement

community. Our beautiful suburban campus features residential living (cottages and apartments), personal care with memory care, and skilled nursing with therapy services (Medicaid approved). We offer amenities and activities for those seeking a unique, faith-based, and friendly retirement setting. Contact us for more information.

betHany village 325 Wesley DriveMechanicsburg, PA 17055(717) 766-0279www.BethanyVillage.org See our ad on this page

ALR, ALZ, APT, CCRC, RET/IND, RSP, SNF, SUB, WSS, *** 2

Bethany Village is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit retirement community for people 55 and better. Numerous residential living options are available, ranging from charming, one-bedroom apartments to estate homes. Residents enjoy the convenience of having on-site amenities, such as a fitness center with an indoor pool and whirlpool, restaurant, café, miniature golf course, library, bank, pharmacy, beauty/barber shop, and so much more!

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Continuing Care (CCRC)Homeland CenteR 1901 North Fifth StreetHarrisburg, PA 17102(717) 221-7902www.homelandcenter.org See our ad on page 38

LeadingAge & LeadingAge PA MemberALZ, CCRC, HOS, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, SSA, WSS, *** 13

A CCRC, Homeland Center is a place of beauty and caring. Chartered in 1867, Homeland is the area’s oldest healthcare provider. Personal care suites combine the charm of past eras with contemporary convenience. Skilled nursing, hospice, and rehabilitation are available, as are short-term rehab and specialized dementia care. Residents and their families enjoy the beauty of numerous secure, private courtyards. A full complement of highly competent clinical staff meets residents’ medical and social needs. Spiritual care is provided by local volunteer clergy, priests, and rabbis.

tHe Campus of tHe JeWisH Home4000 Linglestown RoadHarrisburg, PA 17112(717) 657-0700www.Jewishhomeharrisburg.orgSee our ad on facing page

ALZ, APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, SNF, SUB, *** 15

The Campus of the Jewish Home provides a continuum of programs and services including independent living, personal care, skilled

nursing, and rehabilitation services. The Campus also offers a secure memory care unit for residents with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. The Campus welcomes people of all faiths. For more information, visit Jewishhomeharrisburg.org.

messiaH lifeWays100 Mt. Allen DriveMechanicsburg, PA 17055(717) 591-7225www.MessiahLifeways.org

AAC, ADC, ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, SSA, SUB, WSS, *** 17

Providing a network of options for people 55+ in South-Central PA, including: life coaching; enrichment —

lifelong learning, wellness, and senior centers; community support services — home care, adult day, and age-in-place options through Connections, short-term rehab stays, and respite; and resident communities — Messiah Village and Mount Joy Country Homes. Contact the Messiah Lifeways coach to learn more!

Homestead village enHanCed senioR living 1800 Marietta AvenueP.O. Box 3227Lancaster, PA 17604-3227(717) 363-8682 www.homesteadvillage.org

CCAC AccreditedALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, SNF, SSA, SUB, WSS, *** 14

Centrally located near shopping, medical care, and historic downtown Lancaster,

Homestead Village offers apartments, cottages, and villas with the security of on-site personal care and 24-hour skilled nursing care. A full range of services and amenities allows residents to enjoy life to its fullest. Learn more about this accredited, not-for-profit, non-denominational continuing care retirement community at homesteadvillage.org.

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Continuing Care (CCRC)pleasant vieW RetiRement Community544 North Penryn RoadManheim, PA 17545(717) 665-2445Info@PleasantViewrc.orgwww.PleasantViewrc.org

ALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, RSP, SNF, SSA, WSS, *** 23

Spanning 108 acres in the rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pleasant View offers residential living with 52 cottages and 100 apartments, personal care (including beds for shorter-term respite care), short- and long-term rehabilitation, secure memory care units, as well as home and community services through Care at Home. Our state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Center addition offers integrated medical treatment, nursing expertise, specialty services, and personal support. Amenities include walking trails, dining room, two cafes, library, health club with heated indoor pool, hair salon, on-site physician, and more, available under one roof.

Riddle village1048 West Baltimore PikeMedia, PA 19063(610) 891-3700www.riddlevillage.org

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Comprehensive Lifecare program with ideal Main Line location adjacent to Riddle Hospital. Multiple dining venues, expansive fitness

area with indoor pool, and underground parking garage. Pet friendly.

we welcome people of all faiths

When it is No Longer Possibleor Practical to Live at Home

Everything you want… Everything you need… Right Here.

the Jewish home of Greater harrisburg• Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Respite Carethe Residence• Independent Living, Personal Care, CCRCGuild special care center• Memory Impairment Services; Secured Setting

4000 linglestown rd. • harrisburg, pa 17112 jewishhomeharrisburg.org

the Jewish homeSkilled Nursing

and Rehabilitation

717.657.0700

the ResidenceA Senior Living Community

717.441.8880

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Continuing Care (CCRC)spiRitRust lutHeRan, tHe village at gettysbuRg1075 Old Harrisburg RoadGettysburg, PA 17325(717) 334-4443www.spiritrustlutheran.orgSee our ad on facing page

APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RSP,SNF, SSA, *** 29

The Village at Gettysburg, one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, provides maintenance-free living options, including cottages, apartments, personal care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services in a historic setting. Walking paths, fitness room, library, social programs, hair salon, and gardening area are a few of the amenities available. Enjoy the faith-based, not-for-profit difference and make living in historic Gettysburg part of your history.

spiRitRust lutHeRan, tHe village at lutHeR Ridge 2998 Luther DriveChambersburg, PA 17202(717) 261-1251www.spiritrustlutheran.orgSee our ad on facing page

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The Village at Luther Ridge, one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, provides maintenance-free living in several cottage floor plans and assistive living services in the personal care residence. Our on-site home care office is ready to offer you support and care in the comfort of your very own home. Luther Ridge’s location offers a pastoral setting at the base of South Mountain with stunning seasonal views, yet is within a few miles of Interstate 81.

spiRitRust lutHeRan, tHe village at Kelly dRive750 Kelly DriveYork, PA 17404(717) 854-5010www.spiritrustlutheran.orgSee our ad on facing page

APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RSP,SSA 30

The Village at Kelly Drive, one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, provides maintenance-free living options, including cottages, apartments, and personal care. Classic brick ranch homes, personalized with your selections from our new Decorator Dollar Program, are situated in a park-like setting of mature trees and benches. Enjoy the faith-based, not-for-profit difference and convenience of a great York location. Call today to schedule a personal tour or to attend our monthly open house or seminar.

spiRitRust lutHeRan, tHe village at sHReWsbuRy800 Bollinger DriveShrewsbury, PA 17361(717) 235-5737www.spiritrustlutheran.orgSee our ad on facing page

CCRC, PCH, RET/IND, RSP, SNF,SSA, *** 32

Part of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s family of senior living communities, The Village at Shrewsbury is one of the area’s best-kept secrets around. Set within walking distance of the town library, YMCA, post office, drugstore, convenience store, and even a doctor’s office, residents are afforded the frequent opportunity to engage in the greater community at large. Should healthcare needs arise, personal care suites and a skilled nursing center with rehabilitation services are also located on campus.

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With six conveniently located communities, you’ll find one

close to your ideal retirement.

At the heart and soul of each SpiriTrust Lutheran® community, we remain steadfast in our commitment to quality homes and services designed to meet your needs for an active lifestyle now and for years to come. Come discover a beautiful home, a great retirement lifestyle and secure your plan for the future at an amazing value!

The Village at Gettysburg, GettysburgThe Village at Kelly Drive, YorkThe Village at Luther Ridge, Chambersburg

The Village at Shrewsbury, ShrewsburyThe Village at Sprenkle Drive, YorkThe Village at Utz Terrace, Hanover

888-404-3500 • www.SpiriTrustLutheran.org

Residential Living • Assisted Living • Memory Support CarePersonal Care • Skilled Care • Short-term Rehabilitation

Pet Friendly

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Continuing Care (CCRC)spiRitRust lutHeRan, tHe village at spRenKle dRive1802 Folkemer CircleYork, PA 17404(717) 767-0579www.spiritrustlutheran.orgSee our ad on page 17

ALR, ALZ, APT, CCRC, RET/IND,RSP, SNF, SSA, *** 33

The Village at Sprenkle Drive, with its contemporary, open cottage floor plans, is conveniently located in York, close to the area’s “big-city” offerings and cultural attractions. Assisted living, memory support care, skilled nursing, maintenance services, café, and restaurant provide peace of mind and convenient living. And as one of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, you can count on our heritage of providing exceptional senior living. Call today to schedule a personal tour.

spiRitRust lutHeRan, tHe village at utz teRRaCe2100 Utz TerraceHanover, PA 17331(717) 637-0633www.spiritrustlutheran.orgSee our ad on page 17

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At the Village at Utz Terrace, the newest of SpiriTrust Lutheran’s six retirement communities, you can enjoy all the perks of a new home plus maintenance-free living without having to worry about future healthcare, as personal care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services are also on campus. Walking paths, fitness room, library, social programs, hair salon, café, dining room, and a dog park are a few of the amenities available. Enjoy the faith-based, not-for-profit difference!

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Continuing Care (CCRC)WilloW valley Communities600 Willow Valley SquareLancaster, PA 17602(800) 770-5445www.willowvalleycommunities.orgSee our ad on this page

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For over 30 years, Willow Valley has been devoted to helping seniors pursue exceptional lives. Our mission is simple: to inspire each person to embrace the possibilities of a Life Lived Forward. We offer innovative programming and the security of Lifecare, which

provides long-term care at no additional cost. Located in Lancaster, Pa., on two meticulously maintained campuses, residents from nearly 40 states call Willow Valley home.

866.655.0460 | Lancaster, PAWillowValleyCommunities.org

Life Lived Forward

has always been at the heart of Willow Valley Communities’ success.

Innovation

With the opening of The Clubhouse, Willow Valley breaks through convention to create something that once again helps redefi ne senior living. Every amenity in this 30,000-square-foot building illustrates the spirit of “agelessness” that guides the philosophy of development at Willow Valley. The building is also a refl ection of our organization’s commitment to intergenerational engagement. The Clubhouse opens a new world of possibilities for those who live at Willow Valley and creates a spirit of vibrancy compelling to people of all ages.

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Savvy Senior:

Senior-Friendly Furniture Aids for Mobility-Challenged Seniors

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,I am interested in purchasing a

recliner that lifts and lowers off the ground, or some other type of senior-friendly furniture that can help my elderly father. He’s arthritic and overweight and struggles mightily with getting up from most of the cushioned furniture in the house. What can you recommend?

– Need a Boost

Dear Need,The task of

sitting down and/or getting up from soft, cushioned furniture is a problem for many seniors who struggle with excessive weight, arthritis, or other mobility issues.

Here are some different product solutions that can help.

Lift Recliners

One of the most popular types of cushioned furniture on the market today for mobility-challenged seniors is an electric recliner lift chair.

While they look just like regular recliners, powerlift recliners come with a built-in motor that raises and lowers the entire chair, which makes sitting down and getting up much easier.

With literally dozens of different types and styles of lift recliners to choose from, here are a few key points that can help you select a good fit for your dad.

Chair size: The recliner needs to fit the person sitting in it, so your dad’s height and weight will determine the size of chair he needs.

Reclining options: Aside from the lifting system, the

degree in which the chair reclines is your choice too.

Most lift recliners are sold as either two-position, three-position, or infinite-position lift chairs. The two-position chairs recline only to about 45 degrees, which makes them ideal for watching TV or reading.

But if your dad wants to nap, he’ll probably want a three-position or

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infinite-position chair that reclines almost completely horizontally.

Style and features: You’ll also need to choose the type of fabric, color, and back style you want the chair to be; if you want any extra features, like built-in heating or massage elements; or if you prefer a wall-hugging chair, which is great if you’re tight on space.

While there are many companies

that make lift recliners—such as Med-Lift, Nexidea, Catnapper, Berkline, Franklin, and La-Z-Boy—Pride Mobility (www.pridemobility.com) and Golden Technologies (www.goldentech.com) have been around the longest and have some of the best reputations.

With prices typically ranging between $600 and $2,000, you can find lift recliners at many medical-supply stores and online.

You’ll also be happy to know

that Medicare provides some help purchasing a lift chair. They cover the lift mechanism portion, which equates to around $300 toward your purchase.

Risedale Chairs

If powerlift recliners don’t appeal to your dad, another option to consider is a Risedale chair. These are open-legged, wingback chairs that are different from lift recliners because only the seat cushion lifts instead of the whole chair.

Sold by Carex Health Brands (www.carex.com), the Risedale costs $725.

Furniture Adapters

If you’re looking for something less expensive, or if your dad doesn’t want different furniture, there are also a number of assistive products that can be added to his current furniture that can help too, like the Stander CouchCane or EZ Stand-N-Go (see www.stander.com).

These products provide support handles that make sitting down and standing up a little easier, and they both work on couches and recliners. Available online at Amazon.com, the CouchCanes sell for around $110, and the EZ Stand-N-Go costs $129.

Another way to make your dad’s furniture more accessible is by increasing its height with furniture risers. These typically range from 2 to 5 inches in height, are made of heavy-duty plastic or wood, and are inserted under the base of the legs or supports of his furniture.

Costs typically range from a few dollars up to $50 or more. These products can be purchased at retail stores like Walmart and Target or online at Amazon.com.

Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org

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1. American House Apartments – CCHRA

2. Bethany Village

3. Calvary Fellowship Homes

4. Chestnut Commons – CCHRA

5. Colonial Lodge Community

6. East Gate Apartments – CCHRA

7. Eastwood Village Homes LLC

8. Enola Commons – CCHRA

9. Heritage Run

10. The Highlands at Wyomissing

11. Historic Iroquois Hotel Senior Apartments – CCHRA

12. Historic Molly Pitcher Apartments – CCHRA

13. Homeland Center

14. Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living

15. The Campus of the Jewish Home

16. Marietta Senior Apartments – Community Basics, Inc.

17. Messiah Lifeways

18. Mountain View Apartments – CCHRA

19. Nissly Chocolate Factory Apartments – Community Basics, Inc.

20. One West Penn Apartments – CCHRA

21. Park Avenue Apartments – Community Basics, Inc.

22. Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

23. Pleasant View Retirement Community

24. Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital

25. Reading Health System

26. Riddle Village

27. Roth’s Farm Village

28. Roundhouse View Apartments – CCHRA

29. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg

30. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Kelly Drive

31. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge

32. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Shrewsbury

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33. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive

34. SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace

35. Two West Penn Apartments – CCHRA

36. Valley Ridge Apartments – CCHRA

37. WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital

38. Willow Valley Communities

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Care Options on pages 4 and 5.

2. Select the region desired on the map featured on pages 24 and 25.

3. Refer to the Index on page 46 for type of facility or care option with corresponding page number.

4. Refer to care codes on pages 19, 27, 34, and 47.

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Retirement CommunitiesColonial lodge Community2015 North Reading RoadDenver, PA 17517(717) 336-5501www.coloniallodgepa.comSee our ad on page 28

APT, PCH, RET/IND, WSS, NP 5

Independent living at Colonial Lodge includes a safe environment with a 24-hour emergency response system and worry-free senior housing, including cable TV and local phone, access to dining rooms, and a beauty/barbershop on premises. Optional meals and

housekeeping/laundry services available. To find out more about our comfortable living choices—where individual differences are valued—arrange for a tour today.

HeRitage Run2320 Oak StreetLebanon, PA 17042(717) 272-4332home@heritagerun.netwww.heritagerun.netSee our ad on this page

AAC, RET/IND 9

Heritage Run, a 55+ independent living community, offers the comfort and freedom

to enjoy life without the exterior maintenance. Our low monthly fee includes lawn and landscape care, snow removal, and garbage removal. Great Lebanon County location close to shopping, golf, and all the attractions of Hershey and Lancaster. Come home to Heritage Run!

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WilloW valley Communities600 Willow Valley SquareLancaster, PA 17602(800) 770-5445www.willowvalleycommunities.orgSee our ad on page 19

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For over 30 years, Willow Valley has been devoted to helping seniors pursue exceptional lives. Our mission is simple: to inspire each person to embrace the possibilities of a Life Lived Forward. We offer innovative programming and the security of Lifecare, which

provides long-term care at no additional cost. Located in Lancaster, Pa., on two meticulously maintained campuses, residents from nearly 40 states call Willow Valley home.

RotH’s faRm villageP.O. Box 262, 1396 Chami DriveSpring Grove, PA 17362(717) 225-6570info@rothsfarmvillage.comwww.rothsfarmvillage.comSee our ad on page 12

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Roth’s Farm Village age 50-plus condominium community offers a peaceful, low-maintenance lifestyle for those who want to leave

behind the maintenance of a home but who still want to maintain their independence! The low association fee covers all exterior and common-area maintenance. The community offers a choice of one-story plans with an array of options to choose from.

tHe HigHlands at Wyomissing2000 Cambridge AvenueWyomissing, PA 19610(610) 775-2300info@thehighlands.orgwww.thehighlands.org

ALZ, APT, CCRC, PCH, RET/IND,RHB, RSP, SNF, WSS, ** 10

The Highlands offers residential apartments and villas. Our residents enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, heated indoor

swimming pool, computer center, library, art studio, billiards room, woodworking shop, and a putting green. Services include three dining venues, social events, housekeeping, on-site bank, transportation, and educational enrichment opportunities. Residents also enjoy the added security of lifecare with our on-site healthcare.

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personal Care HomesColonial lodge Community2015 North Reading RoadDenver, PA 17517(717) 336-5501www.coloniallodgepa.comSee our ad on this page

APT, PCH, RET/IND, WSS, NP 5

For the past 20 years, Colonial Lodge has considered it a privilege to provide for the people in our community. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible; however, medication monitoring, laundry, housekeeping, meals, and help with

bathing and dressing are what we do every day while also meeting the social and psychological needs of each resident. VA-approved facility.

Sylvia says: Home is where the heart is.

– Sylvia Frank, Resident atColonial Lodge Community

• Independent Living• Personal Care• Medication Monitoring• Assistance with ADLs

• Barber & Beauty Shop Onsite• Private Baths in Rooms• Social & Recreational Activities• VA Approved

All in a peaceful country setting at thePA Turnpike Interchange 286, Rt. 272

To schedule a tour, please call:717-336-5501 x-309 or 800-406-2273

www.coloniallodgepa.com

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pleasant vieW RetiRement Community544 North Penryn RoadManheim, PA 17545(717) 665-2445Info@PleasantViewrc.orgwww.PleasantViewrc.org/Personal-Care

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When living alone becomes difficult, Terrace Gardens at Pleasant View provides personal care living accommodations to individuals needing extra help, while maintaining their independence. Our personal care services are designed to provide some daily supervision and support and feature services such as three meals each day served in our dining room, medication administration, and housekeeping. Personal care respite stays are also available for members of the community as a convenient option when planned or unforeseen circumstances require temporary senior housing.

Homestead villageenHanCed senioR living1800 Marietta AvenueP.O. Box 3227Lancaster, PA 17604-3227(717) 363-8682www.homesteadvillage.org

CCAC AccreditedALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, SNF, SSA, SUB,WSS, *** 14

Personal care services are provided in apartments for those needing assistance with

medications, bathing, dressing, and meals. Many other services and amenities are also on site, including 24-hour skilled care. Homestead Village is an accredited, not-for-profit, non-denominational continuing care retirement community just minutes from historic downtown Lancaster. Learn more at homesteadvillage.org

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nursing/Rehab

pleasant aCRes nuRsing & ReHabilitation CenteR118 Pleasant Acres RoadYork, PA 17402(717) 840-7100

APT, HOS, SNF, WSS, *** 22

At Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, caring about your loved one is as important as caring for them. Our dually certified

Medicare and Medicaid skilled nursing facility provides short-term rehab and long-term care. Our services include a secure dementia unit, rehabilitation therapy, ventilator unit with dedicated respiratory therapists, and an on-site pharmacy. The Elm Spring Residence offers independent living efficiency apartments for seniors.

Reading HealtH ReHabilitation Hospital2802 Papermill RoadWyomissing, PA 19610(484) 628-2388www.readinghealth.org/rehabSee our ad on page 2

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Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital’s specialized team of rehab physicians, clinicians,

nurses, and therapists utilizes the latest technology and advanced therapies, while providing an unparalleled level of care and support. It is the only rehabilitation facility in the area certified by both the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

tHe Campus of tHe JeWisH Home4000 Linglestown RoadHarrisburg, PA 17112(717) 657-0700www.Jewishhomeharrisburg.orgSee our ad on page 15

ALZ, CCRC, SNF, SUB, *** 15

The Campus of the Jewish Home continues its excellent reputation for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. The Guild Special

Care Unit provides a safe environment for residents coping with moderate cognitive impairment. The residents of the home enjoy recreational programming, delicious kosher meals, and scheduled transportation. The Campus welcomes people of all faiths. For more information, visit Jewishhomeharrisburg.org.

Homestead village enHanCed senioR living1800 Marietta AvenueP.O. Box 3227Lancaster, PA 17604-3227(717) 363-8682www.homesteadvillage.org

CCAC AccreditedALZ, APT, CCRC, HOME, PCH, RET/IND, RHB, SNF, SSA, SUB,WSS, *** 14

The Apostles Center for Care at Homestead Village has several households, all with

open kitchens and homelike living rooms. Professional staff offer comprehensive medical care, plus rehabilitation and restorative programs. This accredited, not-for-profit, non-denominational continuing care retirement community is centrally located near historic downtown Lancaster. Learn more at homesteadvillage.org.

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Home Care Can Enhance Quality of Life

By Lisa M. Petsche

Family members may take on a variety of responsibilities to keep a chronically ill, disabled, or aging relative at home. But despite their best efforts, there may come a time when formal help is advisable, if not imperative.

Many circumstances can precipitate the need for home care on a short- or long-term basis. For example, the care receiver may need extra help while recovering from a serious illness, injury, or surgery, or they may have a progressive medical condition that gradually erodes their independence.

Conversely, the caregiver may become acutely ill, have an accident, or undergo surgery and require a period of convalescence. Or, a caregiver may experience physical ailments or psychological distress (also known as “burnout”) due to the ongoing demands involved in their role, especially if they are trying to do everything alone. Arranging outside help can preserve their health.

Read on to learn about the variety of medical and non-medical home care services that typically are available from home care agencies.

Personal care – Assisting with hygiene and grooming activities, giving medication reminders, checking vital signs and weight, and encouraging activity and rest as appropriate.

Toileting – Assisting the client to the bathroom or onto a bedside commode, assisting with the use of a urinal or bedpan, providing

incontinence care, and emptying a catheter or colostomy bag.

Nutrition – Preparing appropriate types and textures of meals and snacks, assisting with feeding, monitoring nutritional intake, and encouraging or limiting fluids as per physician recommendations.

Mobility – Assisting with walking or transferring between bed and chair, repositioning someone confined to bed, and assisting with home exercises recommended by a physical therapist or physician.

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Home support services – Assisting with routine household chores such as making the bed, changing linens, doing laundry, maintaining kitchen and bathroom cleanliness, washing dishes, dusting and vacuuming, watering plants, picking up mail, taking out garbage, and helping with pets.

Companionship – Taking the client for a walk, taking them out on errands, accompanying them to medical appointments, escorting them on leisure outings, and engaging them in activities at home for stimulation and enjoyment.

Specialized services – For situations that require expertise beyond the clinical scope of a nursing assistant, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses can be arranged as appropriate to coordinate complex needs, manage medications, and assist with injections, tube feeding, wound care, and other needs requiring skilled assessment and treatment.

Home healthcare agencies may have specialized programs addressing particular needs or diagnoses, such

as diabetes care, respiratory care, and palliative care. Caregivers work closely with clinical nurses, preventing problems as much as possible and identifying symptoms of potential concern before a crisis develops. This

helps to maximize the quality of life of both the care receiver and caregiver.

Agency nursing services are available on an hourly or shift basis. Help can be provided around the clock or on an as-needed basis when a family caregiver is temporarily unavailable.

The cost of such care is often a concern for caregivers and

care receivers. However, publicly subsidized programs, employer benefits, veterans’ benefits, long-term care insurance, and other resources may fully or partially cover the cost of needed services.

Many home healthcare agencies assist with investigating options and completing paperwork. Talk to someone today if you could benefit from medical or nonmedical homecare services.

Lisa M. Petsche is a medical social worker and a freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior issues.

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acute Care facilities

Wellspan suRgeRy & ReHabilitation Hospital55 Monument RoadYork, PA 17403(717) 812-6100www.WellSpan.org/WSRHSee the WellSpan ad in this issue

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Opened in 2012, WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital offers advanced orthopedic and spine surgeries, as well as

neurosurgical treatments. For patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputations, hip fracture, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological conditions, our CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation hospital prepares them with the skills they need to return home and resume their lives.

Reading HealtH systemSixth Avenue and Spruce StreetWest Reading, PA 19611(484) 628-4357help@readinghealth.orgwww.readinghealth.orgSee our ad on page 2

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At Reading Health System, advancing your health and wellness is our mission. More than 1,000 physicians and

providers across 46 locations offer comprehensive care ranging from prevention, screenings, and education to the latest clinical services and treatments. Our community health programs provide essential resources to residents of Berks County and surrounding areas. Whatever your healthcare needs, we are committed to meeting them.

Let’s get WellAcquainted.

Start your relationship with a WellSpan primary care provider today.

Life is a journey. That’s why you need a health partner who can help you feel your best along the way. At WellSpan, our primary care providers work with you and your family to help you reach your

health record and our vast network of specialists and health services, your WellSpan provider can coordinate all of the health care you may need…close to where you live, work and play.

with WellSpan today.

Call 1-800-840-5905 or visit WellSpan.org/pcp

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Home Care services

by youR side Home CaRe218 West Main StreetLeola, PA 17540(717) 394-5111 – Lancaster(717) 600-8600 – Yorkinfo@ByYourSideCare.comwww.ByYourSideCare.com

HOME, HOS, RSP, NP

Since 1994, By Your Side Homecare, formerly Special Care, has referred quality caregivers for personalized, nonmedical homecare services to thousands of Lancaster and York county families at affordable rates. By Your Side also receives high

client-satisfaction ratings. Services include bathing, dressing, ambulation assistance, medication reminders, and more. Caregiver services can be scheduled on an hourly, overnight, or live-in basis.

affilia Home HealtHSixth Avenue and Spruce StreetWest Reading, PA 19611(484) 628-4663www.affiliahomehealth.orgServing Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, and York countiesSee our ad on page 2

HOME

Affilia Home Health, formerly Reading Health Home Care, brings advanced and compassionate healthcare to your home. We work closely with you, your family members,

and caregivers to ensure your doctor’s treatment plan is carried out for your maximum benefit. We provide skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, disease management, and telehealth.

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AAC – Active Adult Community (Age Restricted); ACF – Acute Care Facility; ADC – Adult Day CenterALR – Assisted Living Residence/Unit; ALZ – Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Diagnoses;APT – Apartments; CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Community; HOME – Home Care ServicesHOS – Hospice Care; PCH – Personal Care Home/Unit; RET/IND – Retirement/ Independent LivingRHB – Rehabilitation Unit; RSP – Respite Care; SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility;SSA – Supportive Services Available; SUB – Sub-Acute Care; WSS – Wandering Security System;* – Medicaid Facility; ** – Medicare Facility; *** – Medicaid and Medicare Facility;NP – Non-Participating in Medicaid or Medicare

asbuRy Home seRviCes5225 Wilson LaneMechanicsburg, PA 17055(717) 591-8332

HOME

Asbury Home Services offers quality, affordable, licensed home care and brings supportive services right to your

door. Our experienced and trained staff will provide a customized package of personal care, companionship, and transportation services to fit your needs. Care is given with the respect and dignity seniors deserve while maximizing their independence.

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Home Care servicespleasant vieW CaRe at Home544 North Penryn RoadManheim, PA 17545(717) 665-6646CareAtHome@PleasantViewrc.orgwww.PleasantViewrc.org/Care-at-Home

HOME, RSP

This licensed service places screened, bonded, and insured caregivers in private residences to enable seniors to remain at home. The caring staff provides personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, and more. We can help on a temporary basis following an illness or injury, or provide assistance on a regular basis. By choosing Pleasant View Care at Home, you will enjoy the same quality of staff and service associated with Pleasant View Retirement Community. Call to schedule a complimentary visit, and allow us to tailor a plan to meet your specific needs.

Wellspan vna Home CaRe540 South George StreetYork, PA 17401(717) 812-4433www.WellSpan.org/VNAHomeCareSee the WellSpan ad in this issue

HOME

Serving Adams, York, and Lancaster counties, WellSpan VNA Home Care provides home healthcare services such as skilled

nursing care, home health aides, therapists (PT, OT, and speech), IV therapy, wound and ostomy care, phlebotomy services, social services, nutrition counseling, patient education, and more. All services are provided in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

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Understanding Hospice Care: What It Is and What It Isn’t

By Claire Yezbak Fadden

I was at the medical center near my home when the administrator of my mother’s board and care introduced the word hospice to me. In her gentle way, she was getting me acquainted with the term.

I had heard the word before. It was used for situations that wouldn’t have a positive outcome. Just hearing her say hospice made me afraid.

She and I were in the doctor’s office with my mom. For some 10 years, my mother had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. She was in the late stages of the disease.

That’s when Mom’s doctor told us “everything that could be done medically was being done. The truth is,” the doctor said, gesturing toward my 89-year-old mother, “we are moving in the direction of comfort care.”

Since that meeting, I have learned a lot about hospice care. The most important lesson is that having

hospice intervention for my mom didn’t mean that I had given up on her. It meant employing a level of care designed to improve her quality of life, even at its end.

It meant that I sought optimal physical and emotional comfort for

her in a way that minimized her pain. In fact, due in part to the efforts of the hospice care workers during the next 16 months, my mother’s quality of life improved. I believe their care extended her life.

What is Hospice?Hospice dates back to medieval

times when travelers, the sick, wounded, or dying would seek a place for rest and comfort.

Today, hospice offers a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life-threatening illness. Hospice is primarily a concept of care, not a specific place of care.

Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment, quality rather than quantity of life. Its goal is

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to relieve and soothe the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure.

Who is Involved?Hospice care involves teamwork

between the caregivers and the family. Working with the patient and the patient’s family, a care plan is outlined.

Emotional, spiritual, and practical support are given based on the patient’s wishes and the family’s needs. The hospice physician, nurses, aides, social workers, clergy, volunteers, and other professionals work together to ease the difficulties and uncertainties of the dying process.

How to DecideAt any time during a life-limiting

illness, it’s appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice.

By law, the decision belongs to the patient. If your loved one is unable to make medical decisions, a relative or friend must have a durable power of attorney for healthcare issues to be able to authorize any medical-related services.

The requirements to be hospice-appropriate include:

• The patient must be diagnosed with a terminal illness by a physician.

• Because of the illness, the patient is considered to have a life expectancy of six months or fewer, if the disease runs its normal course.

• The patient must sign a statement acknowledging that they choose hospice treatment over curative treatment for their terminal illness.

Understandably, most people are uncomfortable with the idea of stopping aggressive efforts to “beat” the disease. Hospice staff members are highly sensitive to these concerns and always available to discuss them with the patient and family.

A patient who needs hospice care exceeding six months can remain in the program.

Is Hospice Care Covered by Insurance?

Hospice coverage is widely available. It is provided by Medicare and by most private insurance providers. To be sure of coverage, check with your employer or health insurance provider.

It’s comforting to know that hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process. Its goal is to neither hasten nor postpone death.

For more information on local hospice services, and to determine if your loved one is “hospice appropriate,” contact your healthcare provider and your insurance carrier. Claire Yezbak Fadden, a freelance writer, was comforted by the team of hospice workers who provided comfort care for her mother.

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Hospice

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Area Agencies on AgingAdams(717) 334-9296www.acofa.org

Berks(610) 478-6500www.co.berks.pa.us/aging

Chester(610) 344-6350www.chesco.org/aging

Cumberland(717) 240-6110(888) 697-0371, ext. 6110www.ccpa.net/aging

Dauphin(717) 780-6130(800) 328-0058www.dauphincounty.org

Franklin(717) 263-2153www.co.franklin.pa.us

Lancaster(717) 299-7979(800) 801-3070www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging

Lebanon(717) 273-9262www.lebcounty.org

Montgomery(610) 278-3601www.montcopa.org/mcaas

Pennsylvania(717) 783-1550www.aging.state.pa.us

Perry(717) 582-5128www.perryco.org

York(717) 771-9610(800) 632-9073www.ycaaa.org

Emergency NumbersCrisis Intervention Unit(717) 394-2631

Poison Control Center(800) 222-1222www.chop.edu/service/poison-control-center

Health and Medical ServicesAlzheimer’s Association (717) 651-5020www.alz.org/pa

American Cancer Society(800) 227-2345www.cancer.org

American Diabetes Association(800) 342-2383www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association(800) 242-8721www.heart.org

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American Lung Association(800) 586-4872www.lunginfo.org

American Parkinson’s Disease Association(800) 223-2732www.apdaparkinson.org

American Urological Association Foundation(800) 828-7866www.urologyhealth.org

Arthritis Foundation(800) 283-7800donor_relations@arthritis.org

Deaf and Hard of Hearing(717) 783-4912 (V/TTY)www.dli.state.pa.us/odhh

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke(800) 352-9424www.ninds.nih.gov

National Osteoporosis Foundation(800) 223-9994www.nof.org

PA Department of Health(877) 724-3258www.health.state.pa.us

HospitalsCarlisle Regional Medical Center(717) 249-1212www.carlislermc.com

Chambersburg Hospital(717) 267-3000www.summithealth.org

Chester County Hospital(610) 431-5000www.cchosp.com

Hanover Hospital(800) 673-2426www.hanoverhospital.org

Heart of Lancaster RegionalMedical Center(717) 625-5000www.heartoflancaster.com

Holy Spirit Hospital(717) 763-2100www.hsh.org

Jennersville Regional Hospital(610) 869-1000www.jennersville.com

Lancaster General Health Suburban Outpatient Pavilion(717) 544-3000www.lghealth.org

Lancaster General HealthWomen & Babies Hospital(717) 544-3700www.lghealth.org

Lancaster General Hospital(717) 544-5511www.lghealth.org

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Lancaster Regional Medical Center(717) 291-8211www.lancasterregional.com

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital(717) 406-3000

Lebanon VA Medical Center(717) 272-6621(800) 409-8771www.va.gov

LifeCare Hospitals of Mechanicsburg(717) 697-7706www.lifecare-hospitals.com

Memorial Hospital(717) 843-8623www.mhyork.org

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center(717) 531-8521(866) 204-0035www.pennstatehershey.org

PinnacleHealth(Systems Center)(717) 782-3131www.pinnaclehealth.org

Pottstown MemorialMedical Center(610) 327-7000www.pottstownmemorial.com

Reading Hospital(610) 988-8000www.readinghospital.org

Penn State Health St. Joseph (Reading)(610) 378-2000www.thefutureofhealthcare.org

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital(717) 733-0311www.ephratahospital.org

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital(717) 334-2121www.wellspan.org

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital(717) 270-7500www.gshleb.org

WellSpan York Hospital(717) 851-2345www.wellspan.org

Meals on WheelsCall your local Area Agency on Aging for information.

PharmacyBenefitsCheckUpwww.benefitscheckup.org

Drug Discount Card Line(215) 625-9609www.padrugcard.com

PACE(800) 225-7223https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com

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RxAssistinfo@rxassist.orgwww.rxassist.org

Senior CentersFor a complete listing of senior centers in your area, call your local Area Agency on Aging.

ServicesAARP(866) 389-5654www.aarp.org

Apprise – HealthInsurance Assistance(800) 783-7067www.sswp.org

Elderly Lawyer Referral(800) 801-3070www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging

Internal Revenue(800) 829-1040www.irs.gov

Latino Affairs(717) 599-0701www.gacla.state.pa.us

Medicare Inquiry (Part B)(800) 633-4227

Medicare Rights(800) 333-4114www.medicarerights.org

Medicare Telephone Hotline(800) 633-4227www.medicare.gov

National Institute on Aging Information Center(800) 222-2225www.nia.nih.gov

Office of Minority Health Resource Center(800) 444-6472www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov

Pennsylvania Department ofHuman Services(800) 692-7462www.dpw.state.pa.us

Social Security Administration (Medicare)(800) 772-1213www.socialsecurity.gov

Toll-Free NumbersBureau of Consumer Protection(800) 441-2555www.attorneygeneral.gov

Consumer Advocate(800) 684-6560www.oca.state.pa.us

General Services Department(717) 787-3197www.dgs.state.pa.us

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National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare(800) 998-0180www.ncpssm.org

National Council on Aging(800) 424-9046www.ncoa.org

Organ Donor Hotline(800) 355-7427

Veterans Affairs(800) 827-1000www.va.gov

TransportationBerks Area Transit Authority (BARTA)(610) 921-0601www.bartabus.com

Capital Area Transit (CAT)(717) 238-8304www.cattransit.com

County of Lebanon Transit Authority (COLT)(717) 274-3664www.coltbus.org

Franklin County Transportation Service(717) 264-5225www.co.franklin.pa.us

PA Department of Transportation(717) 787-2838www.dot.state.pa.us

Perry County Transit Authority(717) 567-2490

Pottstown Transit(610) 326-5413

rabbittransitAdams, Cumberland, Northumberland, and York counties(717) 846-7433(800) 632-9063www.rabbittransit.org

Red Rose Transit Authority(800) 892-1122www.redrosetransit.com

Rover Community Transportation(484) 696-3854 www.riderover.com

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o Pleasant View Care at Home ....................................35oWellSpan VNA Home Care ........................................35

Hospice Careo Homeland Hospice ...................................................38o Reading Health System ............................................38

Nursing/Rehab Facilitieso Homestead Village ...................................................30o The Campus of the Jewish Home .............................30o Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center .......30o Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital ...................30

Personal Care Homeso Colonial Lodge Community ......................................28o Homestead Village ...................................................29o Pleasant View Retirement Community ....................29

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IndexActive Adult CommunitiesHeritage Run ....................................12, 26Roth’s Farm Village ............................... 12

Acute Care FacilitiesReading Health System ..................2, 33WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital .................... 33

Ancillary ServicesArmstrong Relocation & Companies .. 18Caregiver Solutions .............................. 35Holy Spirit Cardiology .....................Back

Continuing Care (CCRCs)Bethany Village ...................................... 13Calvary Fellowship Homes ................ 13Homeland Center .......................... 14, 38Homestead Village ............................... 14The Campus of the Jewish Home .................................14, 15Messiah Lifeways .................................. 14Pleasant View Retirement Community .................. 15Riddle Village ......................................... 15SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg .........16, 17SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Kelly Drive ..........16, 17SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge ......16, 17SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Shrewsbury ........16, 17SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive .. 17, 18SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace ......... 17, 18Willow Valley Communities .............. 19

Home Care ServicesAffilia Home Health ..........................2, 34Asbury Home Services ........................34By Your Side Home Care ....................34Pleasant View Care at Home ............. 35WellSpan VNA Home Care .......... 33, 35

Hospice CareHomeland Hospice .............................. 38Reading Health System ..................2, 38

Nursing/Rehab FacilitiesHomestead Village ............................... 30The Campus of the Jewish Home .................................15, 30Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ....................... 30Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital ................2, 30

Personal Care HomesColonial Lodge Community .............. 28Homestead Village ............................... 29Pleasant View Retirement Community .................. 29

Residential CommunitiesCommunity Basics ...................................8Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities .............8Eastwood Village Homes ......................9

Retirement CommunitiesColonial Lodge Community ....... 26, 28Heritage Run .......................................... 26The Highlands at Wyomissing .......... 27Roth’s Farm Village .........................12, 27Willow Valley Communities ........19, 27

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active adult CommunitiesCare CodesAAC – Active Adult Community

(Age Restricted)

ACF – Acute Care Facility

ADC – Adult Day Center

ALR – Assisted Living Residence/Unit

ALZ – Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Diagnoses

APT – Apartments

CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Community

HOME – Home Care Services

HOS – Hospice Care

PCH – Personal Care Home/Unit

RET/IND – Retirement/ Independent Living

RHB – Rehabilitation Unit

RSP – Respite Care

SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility

SSA – Supportive Services Available

SUB – Sub-Acute Care

WSS – Wandering Security System

* – Medicaid Facility

** – Medicare Facility

*** – Medicaid and Medicare Facility

NP – Non-Participating in Medicaid or Medicare

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