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Milestones 2 June 2020
EDITOR’S COLUMN
By Alicia M. Colombo, Milestones editor
In my younger years, I was a victim of bullying.
From its impact, I knew at an early age that I wanted
WHAT IS PCA? to make a difference. These schoolyard experiences
helped shape me into a staunch supporter of equal
Philadelphia Corporation for rights. Although, I didn’t know that’s what I was until
Aging (PCA) is a nonprof-
I got older. As a child, I just thought that life would
it agency dedicated to serving
be much better if everybody just got along and was
Philadelphia seniors. In addi-
tion to bringing you Milestones nice to each other.
newspaper, PCA offers:
• Care in the home
• Home-delivered meals
• Home repairs and “We should indeed keep
modifications
• Protective services calm in the face of difference,
• Senior centers • Ombudsman services
• Caregiver support • Health education and live our lives in a state
• Information and referral
• Employment and
volunteer programs For more information, call the PCA
of inclusion and wonder
• Legal services
• Transportation
Helpline at 215-765-9040 or visit
pcaCares.org. at the diversity of humanity.”
Call 24/7 to report suspected elder abuse.
PCA Helpline: 215-765-9040
Outside Philadelphia toll-free:
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pcaCares.org ~ George Takei
Najja Orr, President and CEO Milestones is published monthly and distrib- When I grew into a teenager and young homelessness, opioid addiction, senseless
Board of Directors uted at more than 1,100 locations throughout
Philadelphia, Lower Bucks and Eastern Mont- adult, I quickly became a supporter of rights gun violence and murder, war, elder abuse,
Katherine E. Galluzzi, D.O.,
gomery counties. for LGBT individuals. The mistreatment of terrorism, and currently the dire public
F.A.C.O.F.P., Chair
Check us out online: pcaMilestones.org. LGBT people always struck me as especially health and economic consequences of the
Judee M. Bavaria, Vice Chair
Satya B. Verma, O.D., Secretary cruel and unnecessary – very similar to how COVID-19 pandemic. The list goes on and
Editor: Alicia M. Colombo
Glenn D. Bryan, Treasurer 215-765-9000, ext. 5081 I felt about bullying. I wanted to stand up on.
PCA, 642 N. Broad St. for people in the way that I wish people had But do you know what is NOT a prob-
Louis A. Bove, Esq. Philadelphia, PA 19130
Nora Dowd Eisenhower, Esq. supported me when I was younger. lem to be solved? Two people who love
Email: MilestonesNews@pcaCares.org
Lynn Fields Harris Today, I stand with the LGBT community each other and want to be together. LGBT
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Email: Lucea.Jennings@pcaCares.org
Jacqueline S. Zinn, Ph.D. Home delivery: $12/year There is absolutely no justification for ha- intellect, values and skills.
Emeritus: Arthur E. Helfand, D.P.M. tred and violence. In a world where we can choose to be
The views expressed in Milestones are not necessarily those of Philadelphia Corporation for Ag- How people treat others based on their anything, I hope that you choose kindness.
ing (PCA). Milestones will not knowingly accept or publish fraudulent or misleading advertising.
Milestones reserves the right to edit, revise or reject ads. Milestones assumes no responsibility for lifestyle (or any other factor, for that matter) Choose love. Even if you must, choose to
errors, misprints, omissions or misinformation; for failure to publish an ad; or for any damages of
is always a decision. We have many prob- look the other way – just don’t make hate
any kind. Neither the publisher nor any other party is rendering expert advice in this publication.
No part of this newspaper may be reproduced without the permission of PCA. lems in this world: rampant poverty and your choice.
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PCA REMAINS UNITED IN ITS MISSION DURING COVID-19
Milestones 4 June 2020
to,” Guaracino said, “We’re talking smart
Evgeni Tcherkassk
and that pulls on what people really need
New state of mind
to hear – but also we can assure them what
will be done by businesses that, in turn,
desperately need their support. There’s no
one right answer but I think the consen-
sus knows that the boomer generation is a
strong force in our economy, so their sense
of security will determine how rapidly they
brave venturing out.”
The optics of just how safe it is going to
be are a tall order, considering the senior
population contracts and witnesses fatali-
ties as a result. From nursing home living
to residential treatment facilities, seniors
have been just a part of what seems to be
the 24-hour news cycle of COVID-19 as
anything else.
And everyone from older adult advo-
cates to State Senators are calling it out.
“It’s essentially putting [seniors] on an
island where they essentially have to fend
Regardless of age, everyone is concerned about COVID-19. But seniors, who it affects the most, have a great deal more to be concerned about. for themselves,” Pennsylvania Sen. Morgan
Cephas said. “We’ve always talked about
Senior life in the aftermath of COVID-19 ensuring that our seniors were able to age
in place [and] that means age in place with
the necessary resources that they need – ac-
By Kerith Gabriel up in a city all your life and be afraid of ‘Not risking my life’ cess to transportation, access to facilities
germs. But now I’m so concerned about ev- “People my age are getting this the worst.
and their ability to get to grocery stores. We
Before COVID-19 and the statewide erything I touch, how I interact with peo- Even after this is over, it’s going to take a lot
have to make sure that those safety nets are
mandated stay-at-home orders that fol- ple, and how I go about getting the things for me to get on a bus or get in someone’s
working again and agreed upon from every
lowed, most mornings found Ida Christian I need. Plus, people don’t come around car,” said Christian. “You just don’t know
facet.”
with quite the social calendar. much anymore to talk in person, in fact, I because people can have it and not even
Cephas says if you want to help seniors,
A typical week found the Mount Airy think the [sanitation workers] are the only know they are a carrier. I think it’s going
give them the tools to help themselves.
resident taking public transportation to actual people I talk to each week in person. to be a real barrier for people like me [who
“I mean, this is a whole different conver-
get to a number of appointments – doc- This has changed my entire life.” are depended upon] to help the economy.
sation around the digital divide with our
tor’s visits, art classes at her nearby senior From loneliness to food insecurity to I’d love to go to a restaurant or a shopping
senior population,” she continued. “Ensur-
center and dinner with her son’s family at a hit on finances, COVID-19 and the iso- center, but until I can be sure I’m not risk-
ing they have a way to easily access infor-
his Germantown home. Christian, 80, felt lation it’s brought has hit older adults ing my life, then I don’t know if I’ll go any-
mation, help and resources to get them up
fortunate to still be in good health and of arguably the hardest. But there’s also the where.”
to speed. Those are some of the things we
sound mind to do all the things she’s done after-effects of how life will return to nor- These are questions currently being
are actually considering in Harrisburg, but
for herself – independently. Like she’s done mal for many of these seniors. Even after asked and evaluated by people who need
we’re coming at it from a resource perspec-
since she moved out of her parents’ North restrictions are lifted, the virus will still be Philadelphia’s economic engine to fire
tive.”
Philadelphia rowhome as a wide-eyed prevalent and older adults still remain the back up and rely on people from all de-
Whatever comes, Ida Christian hopes it
19-year-old newlywed in 1959. most affected. According to data from the mographics to serve as fuel. Jeff Guaracino,
arrives soon. She has a host of good years
But mornings look a lot different for Centers for Disease Control and Preven- vice president of Visit Philadelphia, the
left to enjoy. “I don’t think this is gonna
Christian in the aftermath of a pandemic tion, 8 out of 10 deaths from COVID-19 city’s tourism board, notes that without
break me. I grew up in a house with three
in which she represents the most vulner- in the United States have been adults 65 a strategic approach, the reinvigoration is
brothers; I’m tough,” she laughed. “All I
able population. Now, mornings find her and older. In Pennsylvania, at the time of going to be a slow process that a city like
can do is live through it, do the best I can
sitting on the front porch, with a face mask this report, 28% of those who tested posi- Philly can’t afford to drag its feet on.
and come out better on the other side.”
on, contemplating what has happened. tive and accounted for highest numbers of “It’s going to take an immense amount
“How did we get to this? I just don’t un- fatalities were older adults, 65-plus. of marketing and assuring older people to Kerith Gabriel is the communications manager at
derstand,” Christian says. “You can’t grow Older adults like Ida Christian. venture out and do the things they used Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.
Milestones 5
Senior sewists make masks to protect against COVID-19
By Barbara Sherf ends meet. For me, making the masks also water and waste matter, so we like to refer
gives me purpose.” to ourselves as sewists,” said Wallace. The
Philadelphian Sandy Marea Folzer An electric cord was added to the combination of the words “sew” and “art-
dusted off her grandmother’s Singer sew- once-manual machine that Folzer now ist” describes someone who creates sewn
ing machine to join a group of 60 mostly uses both ways, which comes in handy for works of art, including clothing.
senior women who united to help limit mask-making. Wallace remembers making clothes
the spread of COVID-19. These senior “It’s very simple, but some of those sew- during high school and college. “I think
“sewists” joined forces to make masks for ists have complained of breaking needles our generation of women was probably
hospitals, nursing homes and nonprofit while sewing the masks,” said Folzer, who the last to sew the majority of our own
organizations. is also a runner and was looking forward clothes,” she said.
Folzer’s sewing machine has a storied to participating in the Broad Street Run Montgomery County resident Marge
past. It was purchased during difficult until the virus hit. “So when I come to Dailey, who also serves as the third sewing
times in 1927 by her grandmother, Mar- a tricky part of sewing I can use [the sew- team project manager, got into the spirit
ea Folzer, an immigrant who came from ing machine] manually to get around the when she saw a Facebook post by Ellen
France to America around the turn of the complicated tasks.” Stevenson of Flourtown. “I was thinking
century. Folzer is a project manager on one of about how women rolled bandages every
“My grandfather was a teacher and got three teams of 10 to 12 sewists, a newer day during World War II and was look-
cataracts,” said Folzer, 81, from her Chest- term according to fellow project manag- ing for a way to help [fight coronavirus],”
nut Hill home. “At that time there was no er, Betsy Wallace, 68, who lives in Wyn- Dailey said from her Oreland home. “We Kirk Folzer
surgery [to correct cataracts], and he went dmoor. have a big emphasis on supporting people Sandy Folzer, 81, uses her grandmother’s sew-
blind. My grandmother then took up “When you look at the word sewer, one in the medical field, but there are sewists ing machine to make masks for area hospitals,
sewing full-time to help the family make might think of the drains for underground • continued on page 14 nursing homes and nonprofit organizations.
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Milestones 6 June2020
Kaskey Park: M.Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia
Get out and safely explore the city’s parks
By Alicia M. Colombo Oval until further notice. The 24-hour- Before you go ing. Parks may be busier during lunch-
a-day closure will allow trail users more The outdoor grounds are open, but all time or later in the day.
Philadelphia boasts more than 10,000 space for social distancing. Parks & Rec buildings, including play- • Warmer days are not an invitation to
acres of public land and waterways, in- Another welcome expansion to the city’s grounds, athletic courts and restrooms, start hanging out with friends outside.
cluding more than 150 neighborhood recreational offerings was the re-opening are closed until further notice. This in- Walk alone or with members of your
parks. A walk, bike ride or run can do of Parks & Rec’s five golf courses and two cludes all recreation and older adult cen- household.
wonders for your mental and physical driving ranges on May 1st. Until further • Learn when, why and how to wear a
ters. Any Parks & Rec events and programs
health, especially now. All parks, athletic notice, patrons and maintenance staff are mask. Wear a scarf or bandana around
are canceled or postponed until further
fields and trails remain open to visitors required to practice safe social distancing. your neck. Pull it up over your mouth
notice. Park maintenance operations, such
during the COVID-19 pandemic. and nose if you will be passing some-
Advance reservations are required at the as trash pickup, landscaping and turf man-
One of Philadelphia’s most famous one else and cannot maintain distance.
following city-owned golf courses. Con- agement, will continue in a limited capaci-
trails, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is • Practice proper trail etiquette. Stay to
tact each site for more information on op- ty and may be suspended at any time.
making changes to accommodate people the right; pass on the left. Announce
erating procedures. If you do decide to venture outdoors, be
traffic. The drive will be closed to vehicu- yourself when passing by saying, “on
lar traffic from East Falls Bridge to Eakins • Cobbs Creek and Karakung Golf prepared to practice safe social distancing your left.”
Courses — 7900 Lansdowne Ave.; and follow the advice of the Philadelphia • If you need to stop, move off the trail.
Department of Public Health: • Wash your hands for 20 seconds before
Crossword puzzle solution 215-877-8707
(See page 15 for clues.) • Walnut Lane Golf Club — 800 Walnut • Do not go out if you are self-quarantin- going outside, and when you return
Ln.; 215-482-3370 home.
ing or do not feel well.
• John F. Byrne Golf Club — 9500 Leon • Try not to touch commonly touched
• Keep at least six feet away from other
St.; 215-632-8666 objects, like benches and handrails.
people.
• Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
• Juniata Golf Club — 1391 Cayuga St.; • Bring hand sanitizer, since facilities to
• Don’t take part in group sports.
215-743-4060 wash your hands may be closed.
• Don’t let your dog off-leash.
• Burholme Golf & Family Entertain- • Do not use athletic courts and outdoor
ment Center — 401 Cottman Ave.; exercise equipment. ***
215-742-2380 (Batting cages and min- • Stay local. Visit your neighborhood For more information and an interac-
iature golf closed.) tive map of the city’s parks, go to phila.
park or one close to your home.
gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-rec-
• Strawberry Green Driving Range — • Limit your park visits to one hour.
33rd St. & Oxford Ave; 215-235-9436 reation.
• Go at less popular times of day. Try vis-
(Batting cages closed) iting the park first thing in the morn- Alicia M. Colombo is editor of Milestones.
Milestones 7
Feeling
down?
YOU’RE NOT
ALONE! Shutterstock If you are SINGLE and If you are MARRIED and
By Alicia M. Colombo “In therapy, we work from where the per- have a total monthly have a total monthly
son is at and with what they’re experienc-
income of less than income of less than
The mantra of COVID-19 has been: ing,” Romasco said. “Then we check that
We’re in this together, separately. This state- out with what’s going on in the real world. $1,615, and less than $2,175, and less than
ment also perfectly describes our collective Are their reactions justified? In this case, $14,610 in resources $29,160 in resources
feelings of fear and despair. But these feel- yes. We’re all worried about this. I don’t
ings are magnified amongst seniors. know if it helps to know that everyone is
“Across the board, people are nervous dealing with it. Don’t personalize it. It’s
about going out and highly anxious,” said OK to share your feelings, but try not to
Misa Romasco, director of geriatric coun- dwell on the negative.”
seling and vice president at Journey’s Way. The good news is that there are things
“They are afraid they are going to get sick that you can do to lift your spirits at home. If you are SINGLE and If you are MARRIED and
and die. All you need to do is turn on your Among the most helpful tips is to focus on
TV or radio, and you’re going to hear that the positive. “Humor is important. It is a have a total monthly have a total monthly
people over 65 are the most vulnerable great coping mechanism,” said Romasco, income of less than income of less than
[to the ill effects of coronavirus]. We have who suggests finding a productive distrac- $1,456 and less than $1,960 and less than
some center members who were getting gr- tion. “We are telling people at this time
$7,860 in resources $11,800 in resources
ab-and-go meals from the center in March. to do something they’ve always wanted
Now, they are sending people out to pick to do or to try something that they hav-
the meals up for them.” en’t. We’re suggesting they take up an old
According to Romasco, the Geriatric pastime that they’d stopped. Try to bake
Counseling Service typically has a high something, if you’ve never done it before. ”
no-show and cancel rate, even for in-home People are finding interesting ways to
therapy sessions. “That’s not happening socialize. “People are going out on their
now,” she said. “People are reaching out porches or their stoops and talking or
and keeping their appointments. Those yelling over to each other. It is the perfect
who receive in-home counseling don’t distance for safe socialization,” Romasco
have a lot of social connectivity. They just said. Her mother is almost 90 and lives
hear from their family and therapist. Peo- in a retirement community in Delaware
ple are asking when the center is going to County. “They get people to come out on Pennsylvania
be open again [for regular socialization]. their patio or balcony to do exercise with
Unfortunately, we don’t have an answer.” the instructor down on the grass.”
Social isolation is such a huge risk fac- For anyone with a history of mental
tor in developing depression among older health issues, it’s important to continue
adults, even under normal circumstances. • continued on page 14
BEST BETS FOR ENTERTAINMENT
In keeping with last month’s theme of suggested activities, Milestones staff offer their
recommendations for additional media to keep your mind active and your stress at ease.
ROCK
THE JUKEBOX
Milestones Editor Alicia M. Colombo This massive compilation features
is a self-proclaimed music lover 51 unique performances of classic hits
of all genres, but oldies from the by famed rock musicians, including
‘50s-‘60s and country from the ‘90s Chuck Berry, Bruce Springsteen, Al
to today are her favorites. Here are Green, U2 and The Who.
a few recommendations from her The band Train has been rocking
rock music library. All of the artists out since the early ‘90s with hits,
and albums here are available in a including chart-toppers “Drops of
variety of formats, including online Jupiter,” “Calling All Angels” and
streaming, digital downloads, and “Soul Sister.” They are certainly
purchase on CD or vinyl. not hard rock, but also not too soft:
You can’t go wrong with good The perfect mix of vocals and in-
old rock and roll! Billy Joel is one of strumentals. Train’s notable albums
the most prolific song writers and include a greatest hits compilation,
pianists of our time with a recording an homage to Led Zeppelin and my
career that spans 30 years. At 71, favorite, “Save Me, San Francisco.”
he’s still selling out arenas. His earlier If you like a mix of southern rock,
albums from the late ‘70s, including blues and folk, give singer/song-
“The Stranger” and “52nd Street,” writer/guitarist Edwin McCain a
may be his best work. However, listen. His biggest hits include “I
don’t overlook his recordings from Could Not Ask for More” and “I’ll
the late ‘80s, most notably “The Be.” Beyond that, you won’t find his
Bridge” and “Storm Front.” For music on the radio. He once opened
a “throwback” through rock ‘n’ roll for Hootie & The Blowfish, but never
history, check out his numerous live really made it to the “big time.”
and compilation albums, including Regardless, his talent is amazing
three greatest hits volumes. and worthy of mention here. “The
For more classic rock, be sure to Austin Sessions” and “Messenger”
check out “The Best of Rock ‘n” Roll are my two favorite albums.
Hall of Fame & Museum Live.”
SURFING THE NET
Michael Hanisco, Milestones the click of a button. To start your
calendar editor and multimedia animal adventure, visit the website
SHOWS communications specialist at
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams.
FOR
(PCA), shared some cool websites For nature enthusiasts
that he’s discovered. The National Park Foundation has
SENIORS
compiled a list of more than a dozen
Virtual field trips national parks offering virtual expe-
The COVID-19 pandemic has put riences during the pandemic. With
field trips on hold for the time being, a mix of pre-recorded video tours,
but that hasn’t stopped our friends live webcams and 360-degree pho-
at Southwest Senior Center from tographs, visitors are in complete
tapping into their inner explorer. The control of their experience. To get
Few things help pass the time Woodstock: Three Days that center has been hosting virtual “field started, visit bit.ly/Virtual-Parks.
more effectively than a good televi- Defined a Generation (PBS) trips” on their Facebook page each
sion program binge watch or a doc- A retelling of the concert festival Friday, sharing online resources that For appreciators of art
umentary to get informed. We’ve that sparked the revolution of con- allow older adults and their families The Philadelphia Museum of Art
had the time to check out a couple cert festivals to come. Woodstock, to explore some of our country’s allows visitors to view some of the
ourselves and here’s a few of the which took place on a small dairy most famous cultural institutions institution’s most famous pieces
best out there now to consider. farm in rural New York in the summer from the comfort of home. Check online. Virtual visitors can view works
of 1969, would go on to change out more of their weekly field trips at by artists like Rembrandt, Monet,
NCIS (CBS) the way we looked at music, pop Facebook.com/SouthwestSeniorCenter. Picasso, O’Keefe and many more.
There’s a reason why this series culture and people as being defined Search for an individual piece or view
is going into its 17th season. This in a trope or box. This documentary For animal lovers a curated collection by visiting bit.ly/
action-drama looking at the real-life accurately portrays the event with The San Diego Zoo’s website MuseumOfArt.
exploits of the Naval Criminal Inves- stunning video and photography features live camera feeds of some
tigative Service (NCIS) has brought you won’t forget. of their most popular exhibits. Virtual
both serious and comical issues at visitors can check in on penguins,
the forefront for people familiar with Jerry Seinfeld: 22 Hours to Live tigers, koalas, giraffes and more with
the various branches of the United (Netflix)
States Armed Forces. Even if you’re We don’t want to push comedians
not familiar with the military, NCIS on you, but again, you need a laugh
Special Agent Jethro Gibbs, played and the timeless Jerry Seinfeld is
by actor Mark Harmon, provides a here to create one. In this 90-minute
personality worth watching in its comedy special, Seinfeld, 66, really
own right. harkens back to his stand-up roots
and is far from the sitcom actor vibe
Marc Maron: End Times Fun (Netflix) that made him a cult sensation.
The hysterical Marc Maron and Depending on your humor level,
his relatively new Netflix special is some of his punchlines may be
fantastic at putting life after 50 into more of a chuckle than a hearty
real perspective. Topics range from laugh, however, we do think you’ll
his children, who he claims grew up to do both over the course of this one,
be “nerds,” to the amount of vitamins making it well worth the time.
one has to take and the hustlers
pushing the next best ones. Maron, 56,
is laugh-out-loud funny in a way we
all could desperately use right now.
Milestones 10 June2020
Recipe Box
Celebrate International Picnic Day
Philadelphia’s parks are a great way to relax in the fresh air and practice social dis-
tancing. (See page 6.) While you’re there, why not have a picnic? In observance of
International Picnic Day on June 18, try these great twists on picnic staples.
Chimichurri Potato Salad iStock
(Source: Women’s Day Kitchen)
Ingredients:
2 lb. small new potatoes
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 lemon
1 small red chili pepper
until the potatoes are just tender, 10 to 15
4 scallions
minutes. Drain and run under cold water
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley,
to cool.
roughly chopped
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to-
1 clove garlic
gether the oil, vinegar, mustard, and ¼
Kosher salt
teaspoon each salt and pepper. Peel four
Pepper
strips of lemon zest and finely slice.
Directions: Cut potatoes in half (or quarter if
Stay safe ,
Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover large). Add potatoes to dressing and gen-
with cold water and bring to a boil. Add tly toss to coat. Fold in lemon zest, chili,
secure and
2 teaspoons salt, reduce heat and simmer scallions, parsley and garlic.
well-cared-for
Pressed Grilled Chicken Salad and 2 teaspoons
Sandwiches lemon juice.
with PCA .
(Source: Women’s Day) Grill chicken un-
til cooked through,
Ingredients:
6 to 7 minutes per
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
side, basting with
2 tsp. curry powder iStock
the chutney mix-
Kosher salt
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging 4 large boneless, skinless chicken
ture during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
has 45 years of experience helping breasts (about 2 lbs.)
Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Cut
each breast in half lengthwise, then slice
seniors get the care they need 2 tbsp. sweet mango chutney
¼” thick. In a large bowl, whisk together
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
to stay in their own homes. ¼ cup mayonnaise
mayonnaise and remaining 2 teaspoons
lemon juice. Fold in celery, scallions,
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
For service coordination 2 scallions, finely chopped
grapes and cut-up chicken (along with
any juices).
you can rely on, choose PCA. ½ c. red grapes, quartered
Cut bread in half lengthwise and scoop
1 (1½-lb.) loaf crusty bread
out the insides, leaving a ¾”-thick shell.
215-765-9040
2 cups baby spinach
Line the bottom with spinach and top
Directions: with chicken. Sandwich with the top half
pcaCares.org Heat grill to medium-high. In a large
bowl, whisk together oil, curry and 1⁄2
of the bread, wrap tightly in foil and press
with a heavy pan for at least 1 hour or up
teaspoon salt. Add chicken and toss to to overnight in the refrigerator. Cut into
coat. In a small bowl, combine chutney thick pieces when ready to serve.Milestones 11
In the time of COVID-19, grandparent caregivers are feeling the strain
By Shannon Reyes shopping or running out for supplies. iStock
“The greatest conflict is that many
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic [grandparents] are in an age bracket that
has rippled through every aspect of dai- is most susceptible to the negative health
ly life. Many are managing several roles effects related to COVID-19,” Davies said.
simultaneously from within the home. “So for them, one of the greatest obsta-
These roles include full-time employee, cles is accessing resources when they are
homeschooler, domestic caretaker and [among the] most vulnerable.”
caregiver. While the majority of the focus Williamson adds that food is especially
has been on younger families bearing the crucial for these families as having the chil-
brunt of these compounding responsibil- dren home all day means that more food
ities, grandparents who are raising their is being consumed. Fortunately, guidelines
grandchildren are also feeling the same of the CSP allow grandparents to receive
strain. reimbursement for hiring outside help.
In the city alone, more than 16,000 “In keeping with the Pennsylvania De-
grandparents are the primary caregiver partment for Aging guidelines, CSP care
of their grandchildren, with 67% being managers and grandparent caregivers are
younger than 60. These caregivers are not working together to come up with some
immune to the conflict of responsibilities, creative ways to utilize the funding,” Wil-
as many are still working. liamson said. “This has really helped
Case manager Carolyn Davies, who grandparents to be a caregiver to grandchil-
works in the Caregiver Support Program dren during this time.”
(CSP) at Philadelphia Corporation for Through the CSP, reimbursements can
Aging (PCA), says a number of the grand- be issued for hiring others to grocery shop
parents she works with are employed at or run errands, if the grandparent does these calls, Williamson says she always said. “It’s okay if you’re stressed right now.
Walmart, so they are considered essential not feel comfortable going out to stores. asks about family members or other sup- It’s okay to ask for help and to take a few
and must physically report to work. Davies Williamson also notes that grandparents port systems who can pitch in to help with minutes for yourself.”
currently oversees close to 40 cases at PCA, are receiving reimbursement for pur- caregiving responsibilities. It is especially For more resources and information
which includes the bulk of cases involving chases related to protecting their families important for grandparent caregivers to ask about PCA’s Caregiver Support Program,
grandparents raising grandchildren. against COVID-19, including hand sanitiz- for help when they feel that they are being please call the Helpline at 215-765-9040
er, gloves and face masks, which can help pushed to their limits. or go to pcaCares.org/caregivers.
Other obstacles grandparent caregivers
offset additional food costs. Payments for “Sometimes, we think we are not good
are facing include navigating online class-
enough, but it’s important to call someone Shannon Reyes is public relations specialist at
rooms and a curriculum that looks very babysitters are also eligible for reimburse-
and talk through those feelings,” Davies Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.
different from when they were in school. ment, since it is especially important for
For one thing, most schoolchildren are grandparents to take time for themselves.
using small laptops or Chromebooks to
complete schoolwork. “They’re having
“Grandparents are constantly stepping
up to the plate,” Davies said. “And right
SeniorLAW Center continues advocacy for
difficulty with the Chromebooks, so as a now, not only are they acting as full-time older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
result they’re calling on older children or teachers, they’re also now acting as full-
neighbors to help,” said Francine William- time playmates, which can really expel While physical offices are closed, elder abuse, social security/income,
son, another CSP case manager who also some energy.” services are being provided remote- and utility shutoffs.
handles cases involving grandparents. Caregivers are always susceptible to ly to those impacted by the crisis.
Areas of law include: fraud/bank For information or assistance:
Williamson and Davies are both seeing burnout, but with school-aged children at
215-988-1242 (Philadelphia)
many of the grandparents reach out to home all day, grandparents are even more account issues, illegal lockouts/evic-
1-877-727-7529 (Pennsylvania)
family and friends in the community to at risk. CSP has initiated bi-weekly check- tions, COVID-19 scams, emergency
SeniorLAWCenter.org
mitigate some of the struggles they are fac- in calls with grandparents to provide in- custody and protections from abuse,
ing, including enlisting them to do grocery creased support during these times. DuringMilestones 12 June 2020
Photographer’s starry career capturing musicians, celebrities
By Jay Nachman
During Scott Weiner’s
last semester at Temple
University in 1976, he
decided to write a pa-
per on concert photog-
raphy for his final exam
and to try to get a pic-
ture published in The
Philadelphia Inquirer.
So, Weiner headed
down to the Spectrum
and took photographs Photos: Scott Weiner
of musician Leon Rus-
sell, who was performing that night with derful encounters for Weiner, who was doing a record promotion tour in the raphers to take a few pictures from the
his wife Mary, in his dressing room. the staff photographer for Philadelphia’s city, Turner ordered it and Weiner had no back of the room.
He can’t remember how it happened Live 8 concert in July 2005 and for Friday idea what it was. So, she insisted that he “I used to love that last shot when the
(who can blame him, it was more than Morning Quarterback, the so-called bible order the same thing. “She said I would band would gather at the front of the
40 years ago), but the photograph was of the music industry. He’s asked Ozzy love it and I did,” he recalled. “I eat it to stage and hold their hands up in celebra-
published in the Inquirer the next day. Osbourne to chew on a rubber bat for a this very day.” tion,” he said.
The other photographs were bought by photograph; discussed Fiats with Darryl He’s also had a few exhibitions of his Roger Barone
Russell’s label, A & M Records, for $25 Hall (of Hall & Oates) after discovering work, including one at Philadelphia In-
each. “I thought I was collecting gold they had each recently bought one; and ternational Airport, tilted “I’m in Philly.”
nuggets,” Weiner said. called out for President Jimmy Carter to For 10 years, in secret, after an assign-
That was the serendipitous start to a give him a peace sign for a picture. The ment, Weiner asked the celebrities he
photography career that has seen Weiner, former president complied with the re- was photographing to hold up a hand-
now 69, take pictures of musicians from quest. He has plenty of other stories from made sign that read: “I’m in Philly.” In
Aerosmith to ZZ Top, and just about ev- the sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll era that are all, there were about 50 portraits in the
eryone in between. His career has also not fit to print. exhibition.
encompassed shooting scores of actors, And, he has Tina Turner to thank for According to Weiner, one way in which
authors, presidents and even a pope. his fondness for arugula and goat cheese the industry has changed, and not for the
It’s led to all kinds of weird and won- salad. At lunch together while she was better, is the limited access to musicians
that photographers now have. When The
Milestones readers: Send us your Who played at JFK Stadium in 1981, he
climbed up on top of the scaffolding
Photographer Scott Weiner, pictured above in
picks for “The Best Of” Issue without anyone stopping him and pho-
2006 at the Vans Warped Tour in Camden, N.J.,
has photographed hundreds of celebrities,
tographed the concert from up high. including (top, left to right) Sylvester Stallone,
We’re seeking seniors submissions for a future issue to feature “The Best Of” When he began his career, Weiner said, President Jimmy Carter, Jon Bon Jovi and Ozzy
everything senior-related. Tell us what’s best about being a senior! You can Osbourne.
he used to be able to roam backstage be-
also share your picks for leisure activity, Philadelphia restaurant or food, and He still loves his job, though “I love the
fore a show and then take as many pho-
more. Whatever you think is “The Best,” we want to hear about it! Email brief art of it,” Weiner said. “I just don’t take a
tographs as he wanted from the front of
submissions to MilestonesNews@pcaCares.org by Friday, June 12. Be sure to picture with the artist. I try and make my
the audience. Now, photographers are
include your name and contact information. pictures stand out in a lineup.”
only able to photograph two, maybe
PCA reserves the right to not publish any submission; receipt may not be acknowl- three, of the first songs by a band from Jay Nachman is a freelance writer in Philadelphia
edged; and submissions will not be returned. the front. Major stars only allow photog- who tells stories for a variety of clients.May 2020 Milestones 11
Milestones 14 June 2020
Senior sewists
• continued from page 5 but the masks are also reusable and are
eco-friendly. They can be hand-washed at
who are also making masks for people in night, air dried and ready for use the next
Preserving Independence homeless shelters and food pantries, as day. We are very grateful to Ellen and her
well as others who are on the front lines.”
with Exceptional Care A retired hospital administrator, Steven-
sewing teams for their work and time and
[for dedicating] themselves to this cause.”
son, 72, started the local mask making by
For Our Clients: For Our Caregivers: As of mid-May, these senior sewists have
• Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting • Competitive Wages
putting out a call to her 400-member Indi- already made more than 1,300 masks,
visible Social Justice group shortly after the which have been donated to Temple Uni-
• Grocery shopping • Medical/Dental/Life Benefits
virus took hold. versity Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital,
• Light exercise • Paid Time Off (PTO)
“People want to do something. We will Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St.
• Light housekeeping • Holiday pay at time & a half
do what we can, and we should do what Christopher’s Hospital for Children and
• Meal preparation • Paid travel time between clients we can,” Stevenson said. “The masks ar- Chestnut Hill Hospital.
• Accompany to medical appointments • Paid training en’t for sale, but any donations would go To get involved or make a donation,
• Changing Linens/Laundry • Personal Protective Equipment into making more masks.” email Ellen Stevenson at pegactivists@
• Community Integration • Discounts on scrubs & protective Ken Yang, managing director of Penn gmail.com. Donations can also be sent to
• Respite footwear Asian Senior Services in North Philadel- Stevenson at 18 Rose Lane, Flourtown, PA
• Companion Services • Reward & Recognition program
phia, recently received 50 masks, most- 19031 or made online at https://paypal.
ly for caregivers who are still going into me/pools/c/8o5w9QHBTg.
• Assistance while families are out of town • Flexible schedules
homes to help seniors. “The quality and
• Holiday Helpers
craftsmanship is really impressive,” Yang Author and speaker Barbara Sherf captures the
• Additional services by request or stories of businesses and individuals.
said. “Safety is the paramount issue,
per service plan
Feeling down? a while. If you need help, ask for it.
• continued from page 7
Exercise: Exercise is a natural antidepres-
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Health Brief Crossword Solution
The solution can be
New research suggests Chinese On Your Feet found on page 6.
exercise proven aid for sedentary life Across
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5 Woody Allen movements 41 Play part composer
film 23 Notion: Fr. 42 Branch 60 Haste makes it
10 Strikebreaker 24 Fr. holy woman 43 Appliance button 61 Mast
14 Invisible 25 Certain fishing 44 Perpendicularly 62 Natalie’s sibling
emanation lure 47 ___ of the Lost 63 Organic
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leader Willie 11 Ann or Cod 31 One who 48 Enrages
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Newshour partner 26 Canary’s need 39 Previous 56 Second word of
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As you read this, a collaboration of both Yin, public health professor in the College 9 Caught in a net 29 Can material 46 Disencumber 58 Sketched
health professors and faculty at the Uni- for Health, Community and Policy at the
versity of Texas are close to proving that University of Texas. “The movements are a
the ancient Chinese practice of qi gong combination of stretches, balancing, bear-
can greatly contribute to the health and ing of body weight and eye-hand coordi-
vitality of older adults. nation. Controlled breathing is integrated
The study, titled “Function Improve- into each movement.”
ment Exercises for Older Sedentary Com- Yin and the staff working on the proj-
munity-Dwelling Latino Residents,” is ect have begun tracking the stress level of
in the pilot phase to enhance both the the participants through routine check-in
physical and cognitive function of seniors. calls. They say participants are cognizant
Since February, roughly 60 seniors have of their stress levels, but qi gong has been
taken part in the study by exercising inside effective at providing some relief. The end
senior and community centers. result for Yin and his team is proving that
Even since COVID-19 closed many of a little-known, yet ancient, mind-body
the centers in the study, researchers con- exercise can have positive effects – at the
tinued working with many of these same right time.
seniors. Despite the stress that comes with “The seniors [in the program] have re-
social isolation and despair for the future, ported an increased level of stress,” Yin
the older adults that have made qi gong said. “Research has shown that mind-
part of their routine have seen positive re- body exercise can reduce the level of stress
sults. and improve the immune function, so we
“Qi gong exercises are low-impact, low- will be able to explore if the mind-body
cost and low-to-moderate-intensity phys- exercise can help to lower the level of
ical activities that can be practiced safely stress and its harm on seniors.”
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