Timeless in Bedford County Magazine No. 1

ISSUE NO 1

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Huntingdon Bedford Fulton Area Agency on Aging

Providing Assistance on Programs and Services for Seniors and Those Who Care for Them

Throughout life, we’ve been able A phone call away, Huntingdon
to rely on others to help us Bedford Fulton Area Agency
navigate through its ever changing on Aging offers resources to
phases. Getting married, buying help with personal care, home
a home or having children. The support, congregate programs and
same holds true now that you’re protective services.
looking at care options for yourself
or spouse, housing, transportation, Dedicated to serving the seniors
meals, and legal assistance. of Bedford County, contact their
office today.

The Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton

Area Agency on Aging

The Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging provides direct and subcontracted services,
and serves as the focal point providing long term programs for older individuals such as Personal
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assist and advise seniors in Bedford selling their home. Cara will be hosting
County and surrounding areas about small informative seminars and looks
real estate opportunities available to forward to answering seniors questions
them. She will instill knowledge and or concerns as they begin a new
chapter in their lives.

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Pennknoll Village Primary Care Physician (PCP),
notifying them of any changes
between visits. “What’s nice here
Short Term Rehabilitation Services is most of the doctors in Bedford
County see their own patients,”
Koontz said. She also stated that Dr.
Amanda Williams, the Director of Eric R. Weaverling, in Fishertown, is
“The journey Rehabilitation and Occupational their Medical Director.
Therapy added, “The importance of
home starts the Before discharge, staff provides
very first day.” family involvement when possible. an evaluation to assess the home
Their input can help determine how and make sure there are no tripping
A quote from Susan Koontz, Care much or little assistance a patient hazards like area rugs, furniture,
Liaison for Pennknoll Village in may have available or need once or other obstacles that may need
Everett. The perfect sentiment they’re discharged.”
when a loved one is faced with Koontz continued, “Family moved, or removed for a time, in an
needing therapy after a surgery, effort to reduce the risk of falling.
debilitating illness, or as the result participation can be beneficial They may also suggest additions
of an accident. Whether it be during and toward
physical, occupational, speech, or the end of their stay for safety in the
a combination of these, Pennknoll because loved ones bathroom and shower
Village offers a skilled treatment can actually see the What’s nice like grip handles,
plan based on the individual and patient’s progress. It here is most of grab bars, and other
their specific care needs. offers encouragement the doctors in prevention aids.
and creates an Bedford County
Certified Occupational Therapy opportunity for us to see their own Once discharged,
Assistant, Carrie Baumgardner has train them on what patients. the patient is
been with Pennknoll Village for over responsibilities they provided strength
20 years. “It’s important to get as may have once their – Susan Koontz, exercises to maintain
much information as possible on loved one is able to Care Liaison for treatment from the
the patient’s home life and daily go home.” Pennknoll Village comfort of home.
routine. This helps us establish a Staff can also assist
plan to achieve getting back to that Recreation is with referrals that
prior level of function. The goal another service that may be needed
is to become as independent as Pennknoll Village for home health,
possible”. She also noted that the provides patients to wound care, or other
treatment plan, from the beginning, instill an at home community services
is designed by a registered environment during as well as regular
therapist that includes a thorough their stay. Activities follow up phone calls
body evaluation to incorporate Director, Tara Mitchell that continue for
every facet of care needed. rom gives patients an several months.
assistance with bathing, dressing, In addition to short
opportunity to term rehabilitation services, this
participate in 4 to 5 activities per
day. Spiritual services are provided 133-bed skilled nursing center can
through visits from local minister, provide long term care, Alzheimer’s
and dementia care, and care for
nutrition, and pain management to David Wright and for patients
ensure the patient’s comfort level admitted during the holidays, family medically-complex patients.
during therapy and the healing members are invited to join in the All major medical insurances are
accepted, and you can find out
process. She concluded, “At times, festivities, so they can celebrate more about Pennknoll Village by
adaptive equipment or offering a together.
new technique to a patient may be In addition to their staff offering contacting them at 814-623-3200 or
needed to assist with completing the highest level of care, they also on-line centers.consulatehealthcare.
tasks we take for granted”. work closely with the patient’s com and scheduling a tour.

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Local Government
with Josh Lang

Josh Lang is ready to grants for the county, and
run for his second to protect one of the lowest
term as Bedford County tax rates in the area for all
Commissioner, and the county’s residents.
has been a strong and
successful advocate for Seniors in the Bedford
senior residents since area are so familiar with
taking office. He realizes Lang being present at their
the challenges the Agencies events and functions—
on Aging are facing with they’ve come to expect him
funding issues, and how being there. He frequently
their needs are addressed. has lunch at the senior
Lang works with leaders centers and said, “I truly
at the state level to be enjoy the camaraderie we
certain Bedford County’s share.”
seniors are represented
in Harrisburg—to be their Lang was invited to and
voice, to make their matters attended everything from
known. the Bedford County Senior
Center Christmas Dinner to
Many of the seniors here the yearly Young at Heart
are veterans, Lang said. Games—“I’m honored to be
He worked to develop a included!”
discount program, to secure

Bedford Senior Center mystery lunches take place during
the summer. He also states the
Providing Meaningful Activities for Adults 60+ center provides a hot meal each day
at noon for recommended donation
The Bedford Senior Center is is every Monday and Thursday. price of $3.00. Special events and
located in the Historic Fort Center Manger Mick Gordon says, holidays are celebrated throughout
Bedford Inn in Bedford and provides “In addition to our regular schedule, the year also. The Bedford Senior
a wide range of activities for adults we take monthly shopping trips Center is a home away from home
aged 60 and older. Weekly activities to Altoona and Johnstown, offer for many senior citizens. A place
include exercise and bingo every educational and nutritional where people gather to have fun
Monday and Friday, Thursdays programs, blood pressure screenings and fellowship and make new
offer art class or bible study and and Chartered Bus trips throughout friends, and you’re invited! For more
for a bit of a challenge Mah-Jongg the year.” Special “Meet and Eat” information, call 814-623-5140.

Bedford Senior Center

205 South Richard Street • Bedford, PA 15522

We welcome seniors 60 years of age or older for weekly activities,
monthly shopping trips to Altoona and Johnstown, Educational &
Nutritional Programs, Chartered Bus Tours, Lunch served daily & more!

Join Us For Snowman Bingo
Wednesday, January 30th at 10AM!

Open Mon. – Fri. from 8AM – 3:30PM • 814-623-5140 • [email protected]

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FEATURE STORY

Bedford County Charm

By Deanna Weaverling hunt his mountain grounds close for settling into this area was the

There is an absolute charm to home in the early morning hours weather. “We could enjoy the four
to Bedford County. One
may say it’s the people, and then see patients at work seasons here but they weren’t quite
another, the picturesque
afterward. as severe as the weather there.”

A Bedford County native and avid She also admits that meeting Tom

mountains surrounding us. Some hunter, he said he “Lives where not too long after that was another

may say they enjoy he’s always dreamed of living and reason for staying. They married
and have been living in Bedford
the proximity of lives the life he’s always wanted.”
County ever since. “It’s quaint here.
being near major When asked about his childhood
here, some of his fondest memories When company comes to visit,
cities without growing up in Meadowbrook were we’re proud to show them the local

actually living in the days spent with his shops and restaurants. The people

city. Whatever the little league ball team, are so down-to-earth

appeal is for you Weaverling the Fishing Rodeo at The people and welcoming. If
personally, I hope Shober’s Run (still you open yourself up,

this article reminds in operation today), are so down- people really care in
hunting, riding his to-earth and Bedford County. We’re
all of us that we live in a truly bike, popsicles at truly blessed,” said

amazing part of the country.

Tom and Lana Allen, both retired Cam Donahue’s, and welcoming. Lana.
playing “Kick Up and Vicki Nycum,
business owners, were kind Slaughter” with the – Lana Allen
though living in
enough to allow me to visit their

lovely home and enjoy the bay neighborhood kids. Bedford now, was

window view of the mountainside Tom’s conclusion raised in the Broad

overlooking Friends Cove. An of living here: “It doesn’t get any Top area of Bedford County. She

area that Tom describes as “Little better than Bedford County”. states that while she was growing

Montana” with the scenic beauty up, she loved living in the small
community. Vicki stated, “Aunts,
of the West but quite the contrast Prior to meeting one another, his uncles, and cousins, all lived close
wife Lana initially came to our area by and my grandparents lived right
of the bigger, vaster mountain for work. “I grew up in Keyser, West across the street.” As an adult, she
Virginia so this was close to my and her husband made their home
expanse. “They could have twenty home, only an hour or so away, so right outside of town for the same
that was a draw. I lived in Somerset reason. Family was close by and
to thirty miles there compared to for a while and commuted at first.”
She also notes another reason
two or three miles here,” he says.

A retired chiropractor, Tom says

he relishes the best of both worlds

living in Bedford. The ability to

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they also liked the proximity of the the area, lived in Altoona for a few unlike any other, she didn’t hesitate
school their children attended. “If
our kids were in a sport or had an years, when Pennknoll Village first to say Fall Foliage is one of her
activity, it was nice living so close.”
opened its doors over forty years favorites, then added, “I like that
After retirement in 2015, Vicki has
remained active. She enjoys the ago, she took a job there to move we have entertainment groups
fact that Bedford County has so back and live close to where they
much to offer from the beauty of like the Bedford County Players,
our local parks, the H&BT Rail Trail grew up. Sandy then began working and the fact that we have our own
and the Heritage Trail. As an active for the Fishertown practice in 1994, movie theatre, great little ice cream
participant herself, a local Senior until retirement.
Olympics group and The Bedford stands, unique stores
County Young at Heart Games. “The During our
games are so important. It was a to shop in and so many
way for me to reconnect with old conversation, she We
classmates and friends,” stated shared some moments are truly beautiful churches.”
Vicki. She also added, “They’re of her childhood, being blessed In an effort to capture
great for people moving in to the bussed to the lake at to live
area. It’s an opportunity to learn Shawnee State Park to here. a small collaboration of
more about the community and take swimming lessons, what makes the heart
make new friends.” and parades they use of our Hometown, I’ve
to have in town during been given a special
Even though she retired in 2013, opportunity to talk with a
Sandra (Sandy) Claycomb, may still
be known to most as one of the the summer holidays. spectrum of individuals.
nurses at Chestnut Ridge Family
Medicine. She grew up in New Paris, Sandy said, “It was a A brief look into the
and says that it was nice because
family was always near. Though she real treat when I was younger. We window of lives that vary in many
and her husband, who is also from
would decorate our bikes, then ways but yet still all have one thing

ride in town (Alum Bank) to walk in common, they chose to live in

around, eating push popsicles and Bedford County. I would love to

then there would be a parade to thank each of you for your time and

celebrate Memorial Day or the 4th sharing the gift of your experiences

of July.” She describes the people into what makes our community

here as friendly and when asked shine and couldn’t agree with Lana

about some of the things she truly more, “We are truly blessed to live
enjoys that make our community here.”

The Gambling Addiction • Traumatic circumstances
• Job-related stress
Gambling has become a way Sometimes, it will get so bad that • Depression or anxiety
to temporarily forget about it continues even when it causes • Loneliness
one’s problems, like a form of problems with finances, family and • T he presence of other
entertainment. Unfortunately, friends, school, work, etc.
it cannot be easily stopped. It addictions
will be done over and over again Some triggers that can lead to If you or a family member need to
until it becomes worse over time. gambling addiction are: talk to someone, call 1-877-565-2112
or go to https://apps.ddap.pa.gov/
• Retirement gethelpnow

GAMBLING ADDICTION Source: www.drugaddiction.org/
gambling/gambling-addiction-
symptoms-look

“Those who engage in problem gambling behaviors suffer from a type of impulse-control
disorder where they have lost the ability to stop or control the behavior.”

SYMPTOMS OF GAMBLING ADDICTION

Mood Swings Ignoring Work Persistent Need
Neglecting Close Responsibilities to Gamble
Relationships Money Problems Problems Sleeping

Do you think someone you know may have a gambling problem?
For more information contact: PA Gambling Helpline 877-565-2112 or www.paproblemgambling.com

Personal Solutions Inc. 145 Clark Building Road, Bedford, PA 15522 • 814-623-5009 • www.personalsolutionsinc.org

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Community Life Bedford choose from the healthy options.
And most of all, focus on family and
Helps Seniors Stay Healthy and Safe in Winter friends rather than food – easier said
than done, I know!”

Winter brings many wonderful Much like diabetes, congestive
things, like the beauty of a
fresh snowfall and the joy of holiday and disability. “Falls cause 95% heart failure can worsen during the
gatherings. Winter is also a season of of hip fractures, so avoiding falls holidays, especially when we indulge
hazards, especially for older adults, is of the utmost importance. One in high-sodium foods like ham,
but planning ahead can go a long recommendation is to be aware of sausage and cheese. “It can be tough
way toward making certain that your environment when outdoors; be to limit sodium when we are eating
you stay healthy, happy, warm and very careful in public places around out or going to parties. High amounts
safe, no matter how cold or snowy wet, snowy or icy surfaces. If you need of sodium can lead to fluid retention,
the weather is. At Community Life help, ask for it!” Katie says that you swelling and shortness of breath,” Liza
Bedford, a program of all-inclusive don’t have to figure it all out on your says. “Stay hydrated, walk when you
own. “At Community Life, we make can, take your medications as ordered
sure you have the assistance and
care for seniors, the staff is committed support you need. We will check your and monitor your weight: if you gain
to helping participants remain as shoes and assistive devices for wear 2-3 pounds overnight, contact your
active and independent as possible, or problems. We keep track of falls
and this includes providing assistance and work as a team to address the doctor.”
and expert guidance on dealing with causes of falls. Our goal is for you to Depression is another medical
the hazards of winter. remain as safe as possible, in every
season.” condition that can become worse
Unfortunately, when the during the winter months and after
temperature falls, people fall too. Fall Community Life Bedford’s nurse the holidays. Winter days are often
prevention is a priority and a team manager, Liza Martinez, R.N., says that dark, with little sunlight, and the
effort at Community Life. Bob Lacy, another hazard of winter is that it can winter lasts a long time. “We may be
transportation supervisor, says the ice make certain medical
and snow are a leading cause of falls conditions worse. socially isolated; we
may be missing those

and injuries in winter. “A slip and fall Chronic obstructive Our goal is we have lost and the
due to ice and snow can cause serious pulmonary disease, or holidays may not be
injury and even death,” he explains. COPD, is a lung disease
“Every year, one third of people over that makes breathing for you to what they once were.
65 will experience a fall; 2.8 million difficult; in winter, the remain as safe Depression can have
older adults will require treatment cold, dry air can worsen as possible. physical symptoms,
for fall related injuries including shortness of breath including increased
head injuries and hip fractures. At and cause increased – Katie Kozielec, pain, insomnia, and
Community Life, we want to prevent coughing and fatigue. physical therapist excessive eating or
people from falling at any time, for To avoid having to go drinking; be sure to get
any reason. We recommend that out into the frigid air, plenty of rest and and
you always wear proper, well fitted Liza suggests stocking take your medications

footwear with a good tread. If you are up on groceries and other necessities as prescribed. If your feelings are
on medication that makes you dizzy as much as possible. “If you have to overwhelming you, reach out and
or lightheaded, take precautions by go out, wear a scarf around your neck
using assistive devices.” and cover your nose and mouth to ask for help. You are not alone,” Liza
warm the air. Protect yourself from says. “We can help you stay active and
As for the ice and snow, Lacy says getting colds and viruses by getting spend time with others.”
it’s important to think ahead. “Have your flu shot and washing your hands
a winter plan ready with your family, frequently. With a chronic medical Community Life Bedford provides a
friends and neighbors to have ice and condition, you are at greater risk for range of all-inclusive services that are
snow removed from the walkways and catching a contagious illness.” designed to help seniors who meet an
driveways around your home. Identify income requirement and are nursing
someone who can be counted on to Diabetes can also be tougher to home-eligible to remain in their
do this for you. Community Life does manage in the winter months, says homes and function at the highest,

not clear ice and snow and we will not Liza. “When its’ cold outside, we most independent level possible.
bring you out if there is dangerous all want comfort foods, and that
ice and snow on your porch, steps usually means carbohydrates. Plus, Community Life is a home away from
or sidewalk. If this is a concern for winter has many holidays. All the
you, let us know and we will help celebrations can lead to weight gain home for many participants, and this
you figure it out. Our occupational and send your blood sugar soaring. can go a long way toward easing the
therapists can help with home To manage holiday eating, it’s best to challenges of winter. Social support,
modifications to improve safety.” stick to your regular eating schedule: transportation services, activities
eat at the same times you usually and individualized medical care
Physical therapist Katie Kozielec do, keep active, and when you have from Community Life’s dedicated,
adds that women are more likely to sweets, count them as your carbs. Be highly skilled staff help ensure that
experience a fall than men, but both participants are safe, healthy, happy

genders are at risk for hip fracture, careful of alcohol and don’t drink on and warm throughout the holidays
which can lead to many complications an empty stomach. At restaurants, and the winter months.

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Reimagine On the threshold of their one the 100th anniversary in 2023, and
Everett year anniversary this March, create a venue that everyone in the
Reimagine Everett, an organization community can utilize.
Bringing History to Life established through the support of
groups like; The Everett Area Better “We’re hoping to open as a
Walking through the beautiful Business Association (EABBA), The dinner theatre and community
streets of Downtown Everett, Everett Area Fund, local business center, to be rented for parties and
on any given day, opens to owners and community members special events.” Ken Tewell, Vice
excitement in the air. A momentum, volunteering time and resources, Chair, Reimagine Everett.
if you will, of growth and newness. has enabled them to begin funding
What was once just a conversation for their very first project, The To learn more about this
about rebuilding the community Theatre on Main Street. Restoration organization, how to volunteer
has now become a reality. of this historical landmark is in your time and talents or to make a
motion and two of their main monetary donation, log on to the
goals are, to re-open its doors by Reimagine Everett Facebook Page or
call 814-494-2120.

www.reimagineverett.org Reimagine Everett

Restoration of the Stuckey Theater on Main Street is moving
forward. Join in fulfilling the dream of renovating this

historical landmark and help reach the goal of re-opening the
doors by the 100th anniversary in 2023.

Find information on the Reimagine Everett Facebook Page
or to make a tax-deductible donation, mail check or money order to:

14280 Lincoln Highway, Everett, PA 15537

Benefits of Volunteering

They say like a great wine, we looking for people just like you. assisting with their many events
only get better with age. There’s Whether you pass out lunches and programs, or even sharing your
a lot of truth in that statement to the homeless or homebound business experience and mentoring
evident with the years of wisdom seniors, read to children as a foster young adults new to commerce.
and knowledge you possess through grandparent, or connect with Stop by the Chamber’s office at 203
your experiences waiting to be someone your own age as a senior South Juliana Street or to learn more
shared with others. companion helping them remain about the EABBA, please refer to the
independent as they age in their information above.
Volunteering provides older adults own homes or at assisted living
opportunities to help others, but facilities, you’re sure to brighten With so much opportunity, don’t
at the same time help themselves someone’s day. wait. Volunteer your time during
too. Volunteering can help sustain these “fine wine” days. You’ll be
a healthier lifestyle including The Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton helping others, setting a great
counteracting stress and anxiety. It Area Agency on Aging is a great example, and improving your overall
combats depression, loneliness, and place to start when looking for health and wellness.
makes the volunteer happier with volunteer opportunities. They have
feelings of accomplishment and several programs and older adults
purpose. It can actually improve and in need of volunteer help. Visit their
maintain physical health as well. Bedford office at 240 Wood Street or
give them a call at 814-623-8148.
If you work part time or are
retired, you should think about The Bedford County Chamber of
the benefits of sharing your gifts Commerce and Everett Area Better
of talents, skills, and time. There Business Association also have
are many groups and organizations a need for volunteers. Consider
throughout Bedford County helping with their monthly mailers,

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Sonya Hinson, senior clinical exercise physiologist
at UPMC Bedford Memorial (left), with Tom Marra
(center) and Richard Foor (right).

Breathing Easier UPMC Bedford
P eople with breathing problems Bartkowiak, MD, who has special Pulmonary
are discovering that they can training in respiratory and cardiac Rehabilitation
live better and breathe easier by disease,” says Tom. “Together, we
learning to make the most of their apply our individual expertise and UPMC Bedford
lung capacity at UPMC Bedford’s backgrounds to create a highly 10455 Lincoln Hwy., Everett
pulmonary rehabilitation program. personalized and monitored plan of 814-623-3538
support for each patient.” Hours: Tuesdays and
With 20 years of experience Thursdays, 7 a.m.
working with pulmonary Are you a candidate? to 3:30 p.m.
rehabilitation patients, exercise
physiologist Thomas Marra, Pulmonary rehabilitation requires when my family doctor suggested
MS, MBA — regional director of a doctor’s referral. Your doctor may pulmonary rehabilitation,” he says.
cardiopulmonary rehabilitation at recommend pulmonary rehab if you
UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona — have a form of chronic obstructive Richard enrolled in UPMC Bedford
sees firsthand the impact rehab can pulmonary disease (COPD), such Memorial’s pulmonary rehab
make on someone’s life. as asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic program where he worked with Tom,
fibrosis, emphysema, interstitial who calls him a “perfect example of
“Lung problems are chronic, so lung disease, or lung cancer. how rehab can change a life.”
we can’t change their structure or
make a problem disappear,” he says. The real-life impact Richard’s health insurance covered
“But we can teach the body to adapt of rehab his initial three-month rehab. “I
through education and exercise, loved going,” he says. “Tom and
which can lead to a much better More than a half-century on the the staff were incredible — and the
quality of life.” road hauling steel took its toll on experience turned back the clock for
Richard Foor’s health. me.”
Tom heads up UPMC Bedford’s
pulmonary rehabilitation program, The retired truck driver Pulmonary and cardiac rehab
along with a similar program at remembers spending long hours “graduates” can continue to work
UPMC Altoona. Sharing quarters behind the wheel, often smoking out at both UPMC Bedford and
with UPMC Bedford’s Cardiac to pass the time. “I drove up and UPMC Altoona through a $40
Rehabilitation program on the down the East Coast and as far west monthly maintenance plan. At age
second floor of the hospital, the as Kansas,” he says. “I developed a 82, Richard now walks a mile and
facility’s exercise equipment half-pack a week habit.” a half every day — and performs
includes treadmills, elliptical pulmonary rehab several times a
machines, bikes, and weights. After he retired in 2000, Richard’s week.
breathing gradually became
“Our team includes nurses more difficult. He eventually was “My friends see me walking and
and respiratory therapists who diagnosed with COPD. can’t believe it,” says Richard. “Why
understand the body and how would I ever stop exercising?”
it responds to exercise. We also In early 2017, he was hospitalized
have a medical director, Anthony twice for pneumonia. “That’s

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Celebrating their 16th year! shuffleboard, a golf scramble, a
mile walk, cards and more. So much
The Young At Heart Games are coming soon! heart goes into making every year
even more successful than the
Planning for the Bedford County year’s charge was only $12 and last. If you’re 50 years or older and
Young At Heart Games (Senior gave participants an opportunity to Young At Heart, find out how you
Olympics) 2019 will be under way sign up for as many games as they can join by calling Bobbi at 814-
soon. The games are open to any wished to take part in. Events run 623-8148 or find them on Facebook
Bedford County resident 50 years throughout the month of May and at https://www.facebook.com/
of age or older for a small fee. Last range from bocce, bowling, darts, YoungAtHeartGames.

Are you 50 Years of Age or Older?

Come join the games…

The Bedford County Young at Heart Games 2019

These Senior Olympics Games are open to any
Bedford County resident 50 years of age or older.
Games take place all over Bedford County the month of May.
To learn more about the games call Bobbi at 623-8148 or follow
us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/YoungAtHeartGames

‘Cause you’re never too old to play!

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Bedford County Pink Ribbon Fund
Gains Steam, Helps Local Families

October may be Breast Cancer needs. With the help of Lori other facilities, with free screenings,
Awareness Month, but Bedford Whetstone of Thirty-One Gifts, breast informational hand-outs and a
County’s Pink Ribbon Fund is working cancer patients will receive chemo cheerful atmosphere to encourage
hard to help those dealing with the care kits with welcomed comfort those reluctant to take part in this all-
disease all throughout the year. items like blankets, lotion, lozenges important preventative measure.
and other helpful aids to make the
While their highest-profile events treatments just a little easier. Ultimately the Pink Ribbon
take place in the fall, including the Committee hopes that someday soon
huge Pink Ribbon Walk and the Additional monies are available, a cure will be found and their efforts
popular Pink Jail; the committee, which and the Fund is always accepting will no longer be needed. But until
was formed as a grass-roots effort to new referrals and requests. With then, the Fund of the Community
aid Bedford County families, continues an allocation committee comprised Foundation for the Alleghenies &
to provide assistance to those facing entirely of breast cancer survivors, Bedford County Endowments will
the fight of their lives. those seeking assistance have continue to be crusaders for those
someone to talk to who has walked in with breast cancer.
“We love all people and we hate their shoes.
cancer,” says Dr. Katherine Erlichman, Information on how breast
chair of the Bedford County Pink “We help them monetarily, but it is cancer patients may request
Ribbon Fund and two-time breast more than that,” said Erlichman. “We assistance is available online at
cancer survivor. “Our goal is to help want to boost their spirits and bring BedfordCountyPinkRibbonFund.com.
them on the way from their diagnosis a smile to their face knowing that we
to being a survivor.” care, and if we can beat cancer, they
can too.”
Some of the proceeds raised through
the first two Pink Ribbon Walks have The Pink Ribbon Fund is raising
been dispersed to dozens of patients, awareness in addition to dollars. The
providing assistance with medical bills, first Mammogram Day was held this
travel expenses and other immediate past October at UPMC Bedford and

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WE SEE MORE

THAN BONES

AND LIGAMENTS

WE SEE YOUR PASSION AND POTENTIAL

Our doctors in Bedford and Altoona aren’t just
setting broken bones or repairing ligaments.
They are pioneering medical breakthroughs.
From innovative ways to repair shoulder
and knee injuries, to new and improved joint
replacement techniques, every surgery we
do and advancement we make is to keep
people moving. Head to toe. Start to finish.
Close to home. More people trust UPMC
Orthopaedic Care. For more information or
to find a doctor near you, call 866-987-ORTHO
or visit UPMC.com/Ortho.