County Urges Awareness of Heat’s Effect

The Board of Bucks County Commissioners reminds residents that extreme hot weather can cause serious heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Though everyone should take precautions, seniors are especially vulnerable to the effects of heat. The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) advises that the best precaution during the current heat wave is to remain indoors with an air-conditioner or in a ventilated room with a fan. Unless restricted, residents are encouraged to drink plenty of water and/or non-alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration.

The public is encouraged to check on elderly neighbors, friends and family members. If you or someone you know are experiencing symptoms such as faintness, dizziness, nausea, weakness, heavy sweating, etc., CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. Also, fans may be available through the Area Agency on Aging for senior residents of Bucks County (age 60+) who do not have a fan or air conditioner.

“We encourage seniors to visit one of Bucks County’s 13 senior community centers located throughout the county to enjoy activities, lunches and air conditioning. Please call your local center for specific information,” stated Commissioner Chairman Charles Martin.

For more information or assistance, please call:

The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
30 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, Pa. 18901
Phone:  215-348-0510 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or
1-800-243-3767 (after hours and weekends)

Here's a list of Bucks County senior centers:

Benjamin H. Wilson Senior Center

Address:

580 Delmont Ave.
Warminster, Pa. 18974

Contact:

John Simon, Center Manager
215-672-8380

Bensalem Senior Citizens Center

Address:

1850 Byberry Road
Bensalem, Pa. 19020

Contact:

Bonnie Nase, Center Manager
215-638-7720

Bristol Township Senior Center

Address:

PO Box 1078
Levittown, PA 19058

Contact:

Bonnie Worth, Center Manager
215-785-6322

Central Bucks Senior Center

Address:

700 Shady Retreat Rd.
Doylestown, Pa. 18901

Contact:

Edward Shean, Center Manager
215-348-0565

Eastern Upper Bucks Seniors, Inc.

Address:

8040 Rt. 611, PO Box 545
Ottsville, Pa. 18942

Contact:

Kim Gasper, Center Manager
610-847-8178

Falls Township Senior Center

Address:

Trenton and Oxford Valley Rds.
P.O. Box 24
Fairless Hills, Pa. 19030

Contact:

John Petras, Center Manager
215-547-6563

Lower Bucks Senior Activity Center

Address:

Wood and Mulberry Sts.
Bristol, Pa. 19007

Contact:

Katherine Gesualdi, Center Mgr.
215-788-9238

Middletown Senior Citizens Center

Address:

Municipal Bldg. - 2142 Trenton Rd.
Levittown, Pa. 19056

Contact:

Lydia Konopka, Center Manager
215-945-2920

Morrisville Senior Servicenter

Address:

Borough Annex
31 E. Cleveland Ave.
Morrisville, Pa. 19067

Contact:

215-295-0567

Web:

www.morrisvilleseniors.org

Neshaminy Senior Citizens Center

Address:

1842 Brownsville Rd.
Trevose, Pa. 19053

Contact:

Joseph Waters, Center Manager
215-355-6967

Northampton Township Senior Center

Address:

165 Township Road
Richboro, Pa 18954

Contact:

Sheila Jobs, Center Manager
215-357-8199

Pennridge Senior Center

Address:

146 E. Main St.
Silverdale, Pa. 18962
(Mailing Address:
146 East Main Street
Perkasie, PA 18944-5421)

Contact:

Sue Morgan, Center Manager
215-453-7027
215-453-7028

Upper Bucks Senior Citizens Center

Address

P. O. Box 46  ( Mailing Address)
Quakertown, PA  18951
(Temporary Site Address:
Milford Square Fire Company, Social Hall
2183 Milford Sq. Pike
Milford, PA 1895)