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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

We have made it to February. This, to me, is the longest part of winter. We don’t have any holidays to look forward to or prepare for, it’s cold outside, and it feels like it is dark when I come to work and dark when I leave. However, we are on the pos-itive side of the winter solstice now, where every day gives us just a little bit more daylight. As I write this, it is still early in January. We have not had much snow yet and the weather has been warm then cold and then warm again. I have no doubt we will get our fair share of snow, especially since the lake is not freezing over. I have rented a cabin in Cooks Forest for a January weekend getaway with the fam-ily that I am looking forward to very much. We have plenty of new board and card games to try and hope to do some hiking and animal spotting while we are there. My sister and her family will join us during the days for some activities, which will make it all the more special. Active Aging has been settling into the winter doldrums also. Things have been rel-atively status quo as we move into the new year. Some of our staff are learning new things as their responsibilities change with the implementation of managed care that came on January 1st. They are an incredibly talented and dedicated group, so I know they will all do well in their new roles. This is a good time of year to seek out new experiences and meet new people. Check out the activities we have sched-uled at our Active Aging centers in this edition of the Echo. Pick just one and give it a try. You just might find a new hobby or meet a new friend. Krista Geer

From the Director’s Desk February 2020 February 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]

Visit our website at www.activeaging.org

for information about senior centers and services

available to Crawford County residents

age 60 and over.

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Active Aging Inc. February 2020

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.

The Importance of the Census Program at Active Aging CentersThe Active Aging Centers will welcome Nancy Agostine, the Partnership Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau she will be presenting about the impor-tance for the upcoming 2020 Census. She will go over what to expect on the census and how easy it is to respond. She will also discuss the Federal Laws that are in place to protect your personal information as well as answer questions. We hope that you will join us for this important program.

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, February 27, 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, February 21, 2020 at 10:45 AM

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

Contact: Janet Wasserman at (814) 683-4959 Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Cambridge Springs Center:156 Venango Ave.

Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 Contact: Tami Boylan at (814) 398-8616

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:45 AM

February 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 Meadville2/3 10:45AM Debbie Kingzett presents Immune Support with Essential Oils 12:00PM Valentine’s Dinner Reservations due with payment2/4 1:00PM Council Meeting2/5 9:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students presents on Cold & Flu Prevention2/6 10:45AM Trisha Carpinello presents InstaCart – Grocery Delivery from Aldi, CVS and Tops2/7 1:15-3:45PM Chronic Disease Class. Class 1 of 6.2/11 10:45AM Devon Stout, Director of Audience Development presents on the Meadville Tribune2/12 9:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students presents on Winter Safety2/13 10:30AM Valentine’s Day Party with games and trivia 11:30AM Lunch 1:00PM Jim Felix with Sounds of Elvis2/14 1:15-3:45PM Chronic Disease Class. Class 2 of 6.2/17 10:00AM Chili and Soup Cook-off2/19 9:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students presents on Arthritis 2/21 1:15-3:45PM Chronic Disease Class. Class 3 of 6 7:00-9:00PM Leap Year Party with DJ Brian Silvis. Tickets $5. Doors opens at 6:30PM. BYOB.2/25 10:30AM Mardi Gras Party with games and trivia2/26 9:00AM Crawford County Technical School Practical Nursing Students presents on Medication Safety2/27 10:45AM Nancy Agostine, Partnership Specialist Census Bureau presents on Importance of 2020 Census 2/28 1:15-3:45PM Chronic Disease Class. Class 4 of 6 **Parking in Gravel/Paved lots off of Pine and Market Street

TITUSVILLE SENIOR CENTER714 E. Main St., Titusville

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

2/3 BINGO2/4 Speaker “The Census”2/5 Pinochle Party2/6 Afternoon Movie2/7 Donuts & Civil War Coffee Klatch2/10 BINGO2/11 Millcreek Mall Shopping Trip2/12 Breakfast & Senior Council Pinochle Party2/13 Lucky Luncheon Silent Auction2/14 Valentine’s Day Party2/17 BINGO2/18 Dessert Tea Party2/19 Pinochle Party2/20 Afternoon Movie2/21 Birthday Luncheon & BINGO2/24 BINGO2/25 Cooking Class2/26 Pinochle Party2/27 Crafter’s Corner2/28 Rise & Shine BINGO

DailyPinochle - Wii Bowling - Computer LabTuesdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in MotionThursdays10:00 AM Healthy Steps in Motion

Active Aging, Inc. gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for

donations made to this agency:In Memory of:

Lottie NicholsPatricia Walker

Given by:Lance and Diane JohnsonGretchen Woods, Tom & Anita Woods and Tom & Sue Miller

DAILY ACTIVITIESMONDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 9:00AM Healthy Steps in Motion; $1 9:00AM Blood Pressure Screenings; no fee10:00AM – 2:30PM Massages, 3rd Monday; no fee10:30AM Smile Exercise; $111:00AM Tai Chi; $1 1:00PM Silver Sneakers; $21:00PM 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 Adult Coloring; no fee10:00AM Chi Kung; $110:00AM Card Group-500Bid, 2nd & 4thTuesdays; no fee11:00AM Yoga with Khris; every Tuesday except the 3rd Tuesday; $312:30PM Woman to Woman; no fee1:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee2:00PM Diabetes Support Group, 1st Tuesday; no fee 6:00PM – 7:30PM Social Dance Lessons, 1st and last Tuesday; $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 Chair Fitness; $1

1:00PM Quilting Group; no fee1:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee6:00PM – 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; $110:00AM PALS Book Club, last Thursday; $110:00AM Line Dancing; $111:00AM Chair Fitness; $11:30PM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee

FRIDAY8:00AM – 3:30PM Exercise Machines; $1 8:00AM – 3:30PM Computer Lab; no fee 8:00AM—3:30PM Open Billiard Table; no fee 9:30AM Painting Group; $110:00AM Card Group-Pinochle; no fee10:30AM Smile Exercise; $11:00PM Bingo; .50/card for 10 games & .25/card for coverall

Fees vary for anyone under 60 years of age. Please call with any questions or suggestions involving daily activities.

Active Aging Inc. February 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/ValleyFeb 3 1PM Center closesFeb 5 (Advisory Board Meeting – Meadville)Feb 6 Healthy Speaker Series: Nancy Agostine on the CensusFeb 7 12:30PM Sign Language ClassFeb 10 9:30AM Movie and Movement Monday– featured movie: The Princess BrideFeb 10 9:45AM Scrapbooking with PaulaFeb 11 Sub Sales start – subs are from Miller’s Country Store in Cochranton -orders will be accepted until Feb 18Feb 13 12:30PM Speaker: Journey to the Mountains of Colorado – Arco Wasserman, PhD, GeomorphologistFeb 14 10:00AM Valentine’s Day Party!! Bring a snack to share! Be prepared to play “The Price Is Right”Feb 17 1PM Center closesFeb 18 Sub orders dueFeb 19 Tax/Rent Rebate Clinic: Holly Arms from Rep.ParkeWentling’sofficeFeb 20 12PM First Ever 500 Tournament! Feb 21 Rummage Sale drop-offFeb 21 10:45AM Hope Support GroupFeb 21 12:30PM Sign Language ClassFeb 24 9:30AM Rummage Sale set-up beginsFeb 24 10AM Council MeetingFeb 24 (Euchre Tournament at Cambridge Springs)Feb 25 9AM-7PM Rummage Sale Feb 26 9AM-3PM Rummage SaleFeb 27 9AM-3PM Rummage Sale Feb 27 11:30AM Sub pick-up dayFeb28 9AM-12PMRummageSalebagday–fillabagfor$1.00

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/CardsFridayAll 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/Chat with Friends – featuring the best priced cup of coffee in town!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.

2/7 10:00AM Council Meeting 12:30PM Bingo 2/14 10:30AM Valentine’s Day Party with trivia and games2/21 10:30AM Nancy Agostine, Partnership Specialist Census Bureau presents on Importance of 2020 Census 12:30PM Bigno2/28 10:30AM Celebrating Leap Year with games and trivia

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS ––CENTER156 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs

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

of Cambridge Springs3 8:30AM-12:30PM Safe Driving Refresher Course4 9:45AM Blood Pressure Reading 6 10AM Oscar Red Carpet Party7 9:30AM-12PM Diabetes Self-Management Workshop10 9:30-11:30AM Learn Pinochle11 9:30AM Council Meeting 10AM Oscar Afterparty 10:45AM Healthy Speaker: Importance of the Census 13 10AM Great Backyard Bird Count w/ Judy Acker 11AM Mike and Friends Band Valentine’s Day Lunch14 9:30AM-12PM Diabetes Self-Management Workshop18 9:45AM Blood Pressure Reading 11AM Love through the Ages w/Jamie Fattler20 12:44-1:45PM Bingo21 9:30AM-12PM Diabetes Self-Management Workshop24 10AM-2:30PM Euchre Tournament27 10AM Kelly Diley and her Therapy Dog28 9:30AM-12PM Diabetes Self-Management Workshop

DAILY ACTIVITIESMonday 9:00AM Healthy Steps 10:00AM Coffee Talk TimeTuesday: 9:00AM Silver Sneakers 10:00AM Games- Skip Bo & Dominoes 10:00AM Chair Yoga (Not on Second Tuesday of the Month) 1:30-2:30PM Gentle YogaWednesday: 9:30AM Euchre Card PartyThursday: 9:00-3:00PM Woodcarvers 9:00AM Silver Sneakers 10:00AM Games 1:00-2:00PM Tai ChiFriday: 9:00AM Healthy Steps 10:00AM Coffee Talk Time 10:00AM Euchre Card Party

Exercise 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

February 2020 Active Aging Inc.

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Baked Meatloaf Marinaraw/Mozzarella Topping

1/2c. Baked Potato w/sour cream1/2c. PeasDinner Roll

1/2 c. Strawberry MousseLL & CanLk on Thursday

BBQ Pulled Pork 1/2c.Seasoned Potatoes

1/2c. Lima BeansWhite Bread

1/2c. Sliced Apples

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

1 c. Tossed Salad w/cucumber & drsGarlic Breadstick

1/2c. Mixed Fruit Salad

Lemon Pepper Chicken w/gravy1/2c Vegetable Rice Pilaf

1/2c. Green BeansWheat BreadFresh Fruit

1 C. Tuna Noodle Casserole1/2 c. Peas & Carrots

white Bread1/2 c. Slice Apples

Chicken Tacow/sour cream & lettuce

1/2c. Seasoned Corn & Blackbeans1/2c. Seasoned Rice

Soft Tortilla ShellFresh Fruit

Happy Valentine’s DayStuffed Chicken Breast

Baked Potato w/ Sour CreamFrench Cut Green Beans

Dinner Roll w/ ButterShrimp w/ Cocktail Sauce

Cherry CheesecakeLL & CanLk on Friday

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Chicken Caesar Clubw/lettuce, tomato, cheese

1c.Creamy Broccoli Soup w/crackersSandwich Roll

1/2c. Blushed Pears

Smokey BBQ BurgerTop w/cheddar, bbq sauce, crispy

onions1c. Cauliflower Soup w/crackers

Sandwich RollFresh Seasonal Fruit

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Chicken & Biscuit- 1c.1/2c. Pepper Slaw

Whole Grain Buttermilk Biscuit1/2c. Warm Peaches

Bratwurst1/2c. Scalloped Potatoes

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

Ash WednesdayBreaded Fish Sandwich

w/lettuce, tartar1c. Creamy Vegetable Chowder

w/crackersWG Sandwich Roll 1/2c. Mixed Fruit

Sweet & Sour Roasted Pork 1/2c. Blended Rice Pilaf

1/2c. Green BeansWG Dinner Roll1/2c. Mixed Fruit

Seafood Mac & Cheese 1c1/2c. Stewed Tomatoes

WG Dinner RollFresh Fruit

February BirthdaysSalisbury Steak

w/2 oz Onion Gravy1/2c.Cabbage & Noodles

1/2c. Diced CarrotsWheat BreadBirthday Cake

*Menu Subject to Change*

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Creamy Chicken Divan -6ozover 1/2c. White Rice

1 c. Tossed Salad w/tomato & drsBreadstick

1/2c. Warm Peaches

Baked Cabbage Rollw/2 oz tomato Sauce

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

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

Greek Chicken Salad Chicken, Blk Olives, Red Onion,

Tomato, & Mozzarella Cheese1c. Mixed Greens w/dressing1c. Wedding Soup w/crackers

Dinner Roll 1/2c. Mandarin Oranges

Cottage Pie(Stewed Beef & vegetables in gravytopped with buttery mash potatoes)

1/2c. ColeslawWG Biscuit

1/2c. Warm Cinnamon Applesauce

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Alternate SandwichEgg Salad

Mon. & Tuesday Meals are ordered on Thursdays. All others ordered

2 days in advance

Active AgingCrawford County

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

1/2c. Warm BeetsWhite BreadFresh Fruit


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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.

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

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.


Did you pay PA PropertyTax or Rent in 2019?

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

REMINDER:Elder

Pennsylvaniansdeserve honor and respect …

not abuse.Stop Elder Abuse inCrawfordCounty.

Call ActiveAging, Inc.336-1792 or

1-800-321-7705.

From the Foundation Feb. 2020Warm winter greetings from the Active Aging Foundation Staff! As I write this in January, it’s a balmy 35 degrees. I don’t know about you, but I’ll take it! As we make our way through 2020, the Foundation will contin-ue to provide support and assistance to advance the mission, interest and goals of Active Aging, Inc. If you have not visited one of our Ac-tive Aging Centers lately, or if you are not aware of all of the services and programs provided by Active Aging, please stop by our offices in Meadville or any of our Centers throughout Crawford County for an update or give me a call and I will share what I have come to know about this agency and the wonderful people who work here. During the past few months we have seen an increase in the number of memorial donations that we receive. It is such a wonderful tribute to donate in someone’s memory. Sometimes memorial donations are suggested in an obituary, other times it is the donor’s idea. Whatev-er the prompting, family members always appreciate being informed that their loved one has been remembered in this way. Please consider donating in this way, no amount is too small.Our next scheduled special event is our special Leap Year Bingo called “Blingo Bingo” on Saturday, February 29th. We’ll be playing bingo for designer purses, jewelry and cash that afternoon. Tickets are only $29 in advance. After that, our 30th annual “Winnin’ of the Green” Re-verse Raffle is coming up on Saturday, March 14th and we would love to have you join us. Tickets are limited and currently on sale at the Community Center of Crawford County. Stop by and get yours today to have a shot at winning the special $3,000 grand prize. This event is always a good time and we get rave reviews on it. Stop in, check out our website or Facebook page, or give us a call at 336-1792 for more information on these events.Continued best wishes,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 heat-ing 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 di-rectly to the utility 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 house-hold, dates of birth for all household members, Social Security numbers for all household members, proof of income for all household 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 county assistance office at 814-333-3400, or, call the LI-HEAP hotline 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 appointment: 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.

• February 1, 1884 – The first portion of the Ox-ford English Dictionary is published.• February 2, 1887 – Groundhog Day is cele-brated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney.• February 4, 1922 – The Ford Motor Company acquires the failing luxury automaker Lincoln Motor Company for $8 million.• February 5, 1918 – The U.S. steamship Tus-cania, traveling as part of a British convoy and transporting over 2,000 American soldiers bound for Europe is torpedoed and sinks off the coast of Ireland by the German submarine U-77.• February 11, 1990 – Nelson Mandela is re-leased from prison after 27 years.• February 12, 2008 – General Motors offers buyouts to all 74,000 of its hourly employees in the U.S.• February 16, 1997 – 25 year old Jeff Gordon claims his first Daytona 500 victory, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the NA-SCAR event.• February 18, 1885 – Mark Twain publishes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.• February 21, 1965 – Malcolm X nationalist and religious leader is assassinated by rival black Muslims while addressing his organiza-tion of Afro-American Unity at the Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heights.• February 23, 1954 – Children from Arsenal El-ementary School in Pittsburgh, PA receive the first injections of the new polio vaccine devel-oped by Dr. Jonas Salk.• February 27, 1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the begin-ning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebra-tions.• February 28, 1953 – Cambridge University scientists James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick announce that they have determined the double-helix structure of DNA, the molecule containing human genes.

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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

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