Women’s Independent Press

It’s easy to look on aging with fear; there’s plenty at stake. New research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network confirmed that 90 percent of seniors put loss of independence at the top of their list of aging worries. It’s a valid concern, but there is good news about aging. While staying physically active may be a challenge for seniors, getting Mom (and Dad) moving can help prevent and even reverse signs of frailty. That’s according to Stephanie Studenski, M.D., M.P.H., one of the nation’s foremost authorities and researchers of mobility, balance disorders, and falls in older adults. Dr. Studenski, who serves as director of clinical research for the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging, says, “Through activity, seniors build both physical and mental reserves that can help their bodies better tolerate problems that come with aging.”

For fifteen years, the Home Instead Senior Care® franchise network has been devoted to providing seniors with the highest quality care in their own homes, and to arming families with the information they need to make the best decisions about caring for aging loved ones. The Get Mom Moving campaign is part of that effort, designed to help seniors stay mentally and physically active, as well as emotionally engaged.

According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one-third of people age 65 or older fall each year. Falls and fall-related injuries, such as hip fracture, can have a serious impact on an older person’s life. Balance exercises, along with certain strength exercises, can help prevent falls by improving a senior’s ability to control and maintain his/her body’s position, whether moving or still.

The five exercises that follow are aimed at improving balance and body strength.*

Stand on One Foot
1. Stand on one foot behind a sturdy chair, holding on for balance.
2. Hold position for up to 10 seconds.
3. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
4. Repeat 10 to 15 times with other leg.
5. Repeat 10 to 15 more times with each leg.

Walking Heel to Toe
1. Position the heel of one foot just in front of the toes of the other foot. Your heel and toes should touch or almost touch.
2. Choose a spot ahead of you and focus on it to keep you steady as you walk.
3. Take a step. Put your heel just in front of the toe of your other foot.
4. Repeat for 20 steps.

Balance Walk
1. Raise arms to sides, shoulder height.
2. Choose a spot ahead of you and focus on it to keep you steady as you walk.
3. Walk in a straight line with one foot in front of the other.
4. As you walk, lift your back leg. Pause for 1 second before stepping forward.
5. Repeat for 20 steps, alternating legs.

Back Leg Raises
1. Stand behind a sturdy chair, holding on for balance. Breathe in slowly.
2. Breathe out and slowly lift one leg straight back without bending your knee or pointing your toes. Try not to lean forward. The leg you are standing on should be slightly bent.
3. Hold position for 1 second.
4. Breathe in as you slowly lower your leg.
5. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
6. Repeat 10 to 15 times with other leg.
7. Repeat 10 to 15 more times with each leg.

Side Leg Raises
1. Stand behind a sturdy chair with feet slightly apart, holding on for balance. Breathe in slowly.
2. Breathe out and slowly lift one leg out to the side. Keep your back straight and your toes facing forward. The leg you are standing on should be slightly bent.
3. Hold position for 1 second.
4. Breathe in as you slowly lower your leg.
5. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
6. Repeat 10 to 15 times with other leg.
7. Repeat 10 to 15 more times with each leg.

*Safety tips: Have a sturdy chair or a person nearby to hold on to if you feel unsteady. Talk with your doctor if you are unsure about doing a particular exercise.

If you, or any organization of which you are a part, is interested in learning more, please contact our office. We would be happy to speak to your group free of charge about this subject, our services, and even employment opportunities.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Champagne, Human Resource Coordinator
Home Instead Senior Care
1102 S Braddock Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: (412) 731-0733
Rebecca.Champagne@homeinstead.com

September 7, 2011· 7:30 to 9:30AM · Rivers Club · One Oxford Center
Human Trafficking
The Courage to Speak Up
Greater Pittsburgh Business and
Professional Women’s Association Speaker Series
P.O. Box 4620 · Pittsburgh, PA 15206 ·
(412) 889 - 2401
PITTBPW@hotmail.com
Breakfast $35 Call (412) 889-2401 or email: pittbpw@hotmail.com
Find out what Human Trafficking is, how to recognize the signs in our own community and how to help victims speak up.

September 8 - Washington Women’s Power Lunch–NEW! Double Tree by Hilton - Meadowlands-Pittsburgh 340 Race Track Road - Washington - 1:00–3:00 pm $30.00 Prepayment required at www.womenspowerlunch.com or melanieansell@comcast.net - We invite all the business women from Washington County to join us at this new networking lunch in your area.

September 8- Paul Schwartz wants you to know that Every year, the Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association (TRASA) hosts a free PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS show for savvy marketing people who are interested in the latest and greatest products in our industry.
This year it’s being held at the new Monroeville Convention Center (free parking!), on Thursday, September 8, from 11 am to 3 pm. And remember — the Holidays are coming soon. Get your shopping done now for your co-workers and clients!
Contact Paul 412-719-1921 or Anna Marie, wip@fastmail.fm for an invitation form

September 8,-Join the Pittsburgh Business Times, J. Verno Studios and our
partners to network with Pittsburgh business professionals at
BizMix, an evening networking event presented by the
Business Times.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are $35 for
Business Times subscribers ($45 for nonsubscribers) and
include hors d’oeuvres and two drinks.
Call 412-208-3845 8am-5pm Monday-Friday or email kkomondor@bizjournals.com for more information.

September 9 - Butler Women’s Power Lunch - 1:00-3:00 pm - Butler Country Club
310 Country Club Road Butler $30. Prepayment required at www.womwnspowerlunch.com
Suzannef@zoominternet.net - Please pass this along to all the business owners you know in Butler County. This is a beautiful Country Club and we need more women to come and enjoy the food and the networking!

BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON

September 9, 2011
The monthly luncheon meeting of the Women’s Networking of the
Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will meet on
Friday, September 9, noon, at South Hills Country Club. Please plan
on attending and Bring a friend. We welcome members and
non-members. Tables are available for ladies who would like to
display products or merchandise. Everyone will pass out business
cards and brochures and present a one-minute “commercial.”
Demetria Pappas, Co-Founder of Mother, May I–MMI, will speak
on modern business etiquette and share some great take-away
on mealtime manners. What your mother taught, but maybe you forgot.
Please make a reservation by contacting secretary,
Mary Dilla at 412-884-1233
or email: secretary@bbwchamber.com
Chamber Members Lunch-$15
Non-Members Lunch-$18

September 13th – November 22nd - Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture - 10-Week Program - Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 PM - Chatham University -Cost: $295 (includes instruction, FastTrac textbook and access to online toolkit ) - Register Online: www.chatham.edu/cwe - Have you always wanted to start your own business? Before you quit your job or invest your life savings, FastTrac NewVenture will help you identify whether or not your business idea has merit. You will write a feasibility plan, examining the market potential of your business from every angle. This step-by-step hands-on program is taught by seasoned entrepreneurs who will help you craft your business idea

September 14 - Brown Bag Lunch - 12:00 – 1:00pm - Speaker: Wendy Maletta, Ahhluminating Marketing Topic: “What’s your FIRST Impression?” Join us for a fun conversation about leaving a positive, memorable impression on the people you meet. Develop your skills for successful introductions, cold calls and emails that get your business noticed. Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - 1650 Main Street Pittsburgh – FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org

September 15 - Disability Resource Breakfast - 8:30 – 9:30 AM - Speaker:
Lynne Taiclet, DMD, Director of the Center for Patients with Special Needs at The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Mary Anderson Hartley, Manager, Disability Healthcare Initiative at ACHIEVA - Topic: Why Your Teeth Matter! Good dental care can make a difference in getting and keeping a job. Learn tips for finding the right dentist and practical advice on home care - Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - 1650 Main Street Pittsburgh – FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org

September 16 - Pittsburgh Women’s Power Lunch - 1:00-3:00 pm - Wyndham Grand Hotel - 600 Commonwealth Way Downtown Pittsburgh
Quarterly Speaker: Rebecca Harris, Director, Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship Chatham University $35. prepayment required at: www.womwnspowerlunch.com, Suzannef@zoominternet.net - This is going to be one of our best and most well attended affairs of the year. Please RSVP today!

2011 NAWBO DAY
“Think GINORMOUS - We have an App for that!”
September 16, 2011
Radisson Pittsburgh Hotel
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and those even thinking
about starting abusiness are all welcome!
If you’re interested in bettering your business or are
looking for information,this event is for you!
Trade Show Tables Available
$250 /table-includes admission for 2 people and
program book ad
PURCHASE TRADE TABLES
Sponsorships are also Available!
Please call 412.854.4827 for details

Pittsburgh Professional Women
 Friday, September 16th, 2011  Meet The Media!
* Have you wondered if you could be an “expert” media source?
 * Do you want to get media coverage for your fundraising  events?
 * Do you have a great story to tell, but not sure how to
   approach a reporter?
 * Has your company or staff achieved something remarkable, but you don’t know how to announce it?

Learn the Answers to These Questions and More at
 Meet The Media!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: The Greentree Raddison, 101 Radisson Drive, Greentree
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Professional Women
 Cost: By Sept. 9: Members-$35; Non-members-$45
         (After 9/9, add $4; Includes breakfast at 8:30 a.m.)
RSVP: In advance (Limited Seating) www.pittsburghprofessionalwomen.com

September 17 - 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - Phipps Conservatory — Botany Hall, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh - Registration: Please arrive 15 minutes early to register for the session. Cost: $10 -Credit: Act 48 credits are available. What to expect: At this workshop, participants will: RSVP: Laura Tuel, Vice President of Development, American Forest Foundation; ltuel@forestfoundation.org; or 202-463-2585

Spadafora’s Dine Out for CCN
September 18th
Spadafora’s Bar and Restaurant will generously donate 10% of
all food saleson this date to CCN to assist with their mission to
provide direction to victims
of domestic violence. Stop by on Sunday the 18th from 4-9pm
to enjoy great food and support CCN.
Spadafora’s is located at 3932 William Flynn Highway (Route
For more information,
please contact Stacy de las Alas at 412-364-6728 x15

The 51 Communities Golf Outing will be on Monday September 19th,early bird registration September 2nd.
The 51 Communities Golf Outing is the major fund raiser for the
Chamber,Brentwood Business Owners Association and Economic
Development South
Please contact Bob McKown or Rita Day at 412-885-4868×104,
Mary Halerz at 412-390-7555 or Mary Dilla, 412-884-1233 for
informationregarding sponsorship.
If you don’t golf, plan to attend the dinner. This is a great opportunity
to meet and network with your fellow business owners.
www.bbwchamber.com

September 23 - Westmoreland Women’s Power Lunch - 1:00-3:00 pm - $30. Prepayment required at www.womenspowerlunch.com Location to be determined - Contact: melanieansell@comcast.net
412-848-0165

Save the Date
Please join the Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
as we kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at our
3rd annual Paws for the Cure® dog walk event.
October 2, 2011
Hartwood Acres Concert Area
Allison Park, PA
Registered participants will receive our NEW specially designed t-shirt.
Shirts will only be available for pick up at the event.
To guarantee availability register by September 15, 2011.
Call 412 342-0500.
Visit our website at www.komenpittsburgh.org for a complete
listing of all upcoming Komen events.
Paws for the Cure® features a one-mile walk or nearly two-mile walk
through the scenic, rolling hills of Hartwood Acres

October 10 - Welcome to Oz – Where Small Business and Sustainability Collide - Allegheny County, The City of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center, Chatham University and Building Bridges for Business will host Welcome to Oz – Where Small Business and Sustainability Collide to educate and empower business owners. The third seminar in the SOLD OUT series will be held on October 10 at the Fairmont Hotel. The key note speaker will inspire attendees and 15+ resources will share strategies to be sustainable and grow their business. Details for the October 2011 Welcome to Oz event are located on www.buildingbridgesforbusiness.org. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will give opening remarks. Dr Winslow Sargeant, coming to Pittsburgh specifically for this event, is currently the Chief Advocate for Small Business Research and Regulatory Affairs. President Obama appointed Winslow to this role in 2009.

November 12 - The Unique Boutique, an annual fund raising event for Heritage Valley Health System, is on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10am to 4pm at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive. We are looking for vendors who are selling adult/children clothing/gifts, home decor or gourment food. If interested, please contact Terri Tunick at territun@comcast.net for additional information.
All of our jewelry vendor spaces have been filled. Please contact me with any questions.

by Anne Fleming

With the growing number of online resources and car dealer reviews, it’s never been a more empowering time for women to buy a car. However, the years in between a purchase can result in neglecting to review their insurance coverage to match their current driving reality.

Life circumstances are dynamic and changing, and our paperwork needs to keep up. Just like many other things over time that need periodic upgrading, proper insurance coverage on your vehicle for you and your family couldn’t be more important. Reviewing and updating your auto insurance might be seen as an inconvenient errand to put off another day, but have you considered that your policy might be outdated with inadequate coverage, or potentially costing you money?

Women often only review their car insurance needs when purchasing a new vehicle. However, when annually renewing their insurance policy on the same vehicle over several years, they can overlook important factors and cost-saving changes that are needed to match their present lifestyle, driving habits and any vehicle equipment upgrades. It’s wise to consider some key factors to ensure you and your passengers are protected, and you’re not caught by surprise if the worse happens.

Auto Insurance Updates to Consider

Lifestyle Changes:
Review any changes in the past year(s) or mid-way through your policy term, such as:
• a different route and mileage to/from work
• or not driving to work at all anymore and pleasure use only
• the number of passengers that travel in your car vs. driving alone
• a move to a new geographical location with different weather (more snow), heavier traffic or increased crime
• new equipment in your car that could result in discounts (see below)

Vehicle Safety Discounts:
Along with equipment that already comes with a new purchase, if you’ve also added new safety devices or equipment to your car, talk to your insurance provider to take advantage of the available discounts that could apply to you, which can bring substantial savings on your premium payments:
• anti-theft devices, which in some states can result in a 25% discount on your comprehensive premiums
• back-up rear view monitor/sensors/camera
• front and side air bags, passenger or back seats
• day-time running lights
• keyless starter;
• wireless tracking devices that monitor driving behavior – these are installed by the insurance company themselves at your request and gauge actual mileage and speed driven
• alcohol sensors that do not allow a car to start if the driver is under the influence

Driver Discounts
• your gender - although varying by state, the average car insurance rate for women is around 9% lower than for men
• a safe driving record, for every year that you’ve had no accidents or tickets;
• low mileage
• retiree, generally for drivers aged 55 or older
• women as head of the household
• college student who lives 100 miles away from home that does not have a car on campus
• taking adult and student driver education courses

Other Discounts:
• insuring multiple vehicles from one household with the same provider, or bundling your auto, life and home insurance with the same carrier
• cost paid, or estimated to be paid, for your car
• VIN, Year, Make, Model, Body Style of car
• safety equipment standard on car

Don’t wait until after an incident to learn what you’re covered for or not. There are many benefits and wise precautions in having updated coverage. Take the time to review your auto insurance policy so it accurately reflects your current lifestyle, driving habits and vehicle enhancements. You’ll be glad you did!

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Programs are held at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield Street, Downtown on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. They are free and open to the public.

Thursday, September 2 No Program. Enjoy the Holiday Weekend!

Thursday, September 9 Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Using Social Media
Shawn Agyman, Director ofMarketing
SponsorChange.org

Even if startups follow the lean philosophy of keeping their “burn rate” low, they still have to find a way to attract and retain customers. With the effective use of social media, they can leverage media attention, engage customers and market services. Mr. Agyman will use his company, SponsorChange.org, as an example of how this low-cost marketing strategy can benefit entrepreneurs in many types of businesses.

Thursday, September 16 Leveraging Online Social Media to Avoid Burnout in Volunteer Organizations
Geri Puleo, President/CEO
Change Management Solutions, Inc.

Volunteer leaders face numerous challenges that can lead to burnout. This workshop identifies the
unique challenges of volunteer leadership and provides concrete channels, strategies and tools to
harness social media technology (including Social Media 2.0) that will engage members, reduce burnout, and build a vibrant online community.

Thursday, September 23 Common Mistakes in Estate Planning and How to Avoid Them
Theodore T. Blair, Attorney-at-Law
T. T. Blair & Associates

When you want to have your assets transferred to your heirs according to your wishes, finding out what
you need to do ahead of time is crucial. Mr. Blair, an experienced estate attorney, will bring us up to date
on recent legal changes and explain how to avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes that many people make in drafting their wills and estate plans.

Thursday, September 30 The Great Squeeze: Surviving the Human Project
(DVD – 60 minutes)

This award-winning documentary explores the current ecological and economic cris stemming from our dependence on cheap and abundant energy. A journey through history shows how past civilizations made the same mistakes – growing too fast, depleting their natural resources and ultimately collapsing. It’s urgent that we make significant lifestyle changes if we are to save ourselves from a similar fate.