30APR

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Good News Consulting Inc.
 140 Roosevelt Ave Suite 210, York, PA 17401
Date and Time: 04/30/2025 8:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Certified Dementia Practitioner Require Course
8:30-5:00 Seminar

This is the required seminar for those pursuing CDP certification and who qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.org or just come for the education.

Participants will receive a certificate for 8 contact hours. This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for Personal Care Home & Assisted Living Administrators.

Certified Dementia Practitioner Modules:
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Communication
Feelings
Depression
Repetitive Behavior
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Wandering
Hoarding
Aggressive Behaviors
Catastrophic Reaction
Intimacy and Sexuality
Personal Care
Pain
Nutrition
Activities
Environment
Staff & Family Support
Diversity & Cultural Competence
Spiritual Care
End of Life

$199 Course Fee for In-Person Class

$189 Course Fee for Virtual Class

$75.00 CANCELLATION FEE

In Person class will receive a physical book, virtual class receives a virtual book, participants may purchase a physical book for an extra fee & shipping costs.

April 30, In-Person

June 25, In-Person

August 20, In-Person

October 15, In-Person

December 3, In-Person
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Good News Consulting Inc. , info@goodnewsconsulting.com, 717-843-1504
 Click here to view informational flyer

29APR

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/29/2025 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Social support, helpful information, and resources for family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.

Held every last Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm-7:30pm

Meetings are via the Zoom platform.
Group facilitators: Melita Terry and Doug Schulkind
To attend or questions, please email terrymh@upmc.edu or schulkinddr@upmc.edu
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Melita Terry, terrymh@upmc.edu
 Click here to view informational flyer

29APR

Dance & Movement Class

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Barrett Administrative Recreation Complex (BARC)
 1200 Route 390 , Cresco, PA 18326
Date and Time: 04/29/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: A gentle, seated exercise class designed to support individuals with chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s, Dementia, arthritis, fibromyalgia, balance challenges, and other movement difficulties. This specialized program incorporates dance-inspired movements, rhythm, and stretching to enhance flexibility, coordination, and muscle memory. By engaging the senses—sight, sound, and touch—participants can improve balance, focus, and overall well-being in a supportive and uplifting environment.

Time: Tuesdays at 2:00 PM
Instructor: Natalie M. Schultz-Kahwaty, PhD
Please call 570-481-4330 or send an email to: info@thefriendlycommunitycenter.org to register for this class.
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Abrams, info@thefriendlycommunitycenter.org, 570-481-4330

26APR

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Barrett Administrative Recreation Complex (BARC)
 1200 Route 390 , Cresco, PA 18326
Date and Time: 04/26/2025 1:15 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Dementia Support Group is for people who are caring for people living with dementia. Caregivers can share caregiving experiences and learn new techniques in care that have been helpful to other caregivers. This support group offers a space to talk, share, brainstorm for solutions, and get the support you need. Let the dementia support group be a part of your dementia caregiver team.

Dates: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 16, September 27, October 18, November 22, December 13, 2025
Time: 1:15 PM -2:30 PM Room #30
Facilitated by: Barbara Van Nortwick, M.Ed., OTR/L
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Positive Approach to Care Certified Community Trainer and Consultant
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Abrams, info@thefriendlycommunitycenter.org, 570-481-4330
 Click here to view informational flyer

30APR

Dementia Self-Management Program

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/30/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: A free program that is based on the science of chronic disease self-management.

Developed for individuals who have been diagnosed with a dementia-related condition, or who think they might be.

A FREE 6-week program on Wednesdays, April 16th-May 21st, 2025, 1:00PM-2:30PM Easter Standard Time (10:00-11:30 AM Pacific Time)
Program overview:
Week 1: An overview of dementia
Week 2: Planning your healthcare
Week 3: Planning your lifestyle
Week 4: Making sense of dementia
Week 5: Connecting with others
Week 6: Focusing on possibilities

100% online and available from anywhere!

You are more than your dementia diagnosis. This program is designed for people living with mild to moderate cognitive changes. Participants must be able to engage in the program independently.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Casey Acklin, DEERprogram@unr.edu, (775)-682-9444
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30APR

How Hearing Works: Impacts of Age, Stroke, Brain Injury & Impairment

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/30/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: • Learn the importance of hearing health
• Strategies for keeping hearing healthy, including prevention of problems and ways to manage any problems that come up

Featured Presenter: Dr. Keith N. Darrow
Co-founder of the Hearing and Brain Centers of America. Harvard Medical School and M.I.T. trained neuroscientist, clinical audiologist, Certified Dementia Practitioner - Trainer, Professor, author of two Amazon.com best-selling books and director of treatment at AuDExperts.

Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nikki Benson, nxb328@jefferson.edu, 215.663.6344
 Click here to view informational flyer

26APR

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: First Baptist Church of Crafton
 1 Oregon Avenue, Crafton, PA 15205
Date and Time: 04/26/2025 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Memory Cafes are welcoming and safe places where individuals with dementia and their care partners can meet with others with similar experiences in a supportive environment. Persons living with dementia can enjoy themselves in a friendly, nonjudgmental setting. Memory cafes are an opportunity to make new friends, learn about resources, and make connections. It is not a day center. The individual with dementia MUST be accompanied by their care partner.

Please join us for snacks, companionship, and games. This is a FREE event.

APRIL 26, 2025
1:30-2:30 PM

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CRAFTON
1 OREGON AVENUE
Crafton, PA 15205

RSVP by April 22, 2025
Joanne McCamey, MSW
412-736-2708
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Joanne McCamey, 412-736-2708
 Click here to view informational flyer

25APR

Memory Cafe at the Gathering Place

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education
 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Date and Time: 04/25/2025 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: What is a Memory Café?
A Memory Cafe is a social gathering for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Care partners can include spouses, children, friends, and professional caregivers.
Who has memory loss?
• People who have had strokes, dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.
Why should someone come to the Memory Café? & What will I do there?
• Enjoy a baked good, coffee or tea.
• Participate in the planned activities or just sit and chat with others. It’s up to you.
• Form new friendships, talk, draw, create crafts, play games and much more.
Is there a cost?
• The Memory Café is free.
When is the Memory Café?
• The second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10 – 11:30 AM.
Where is the Memory Café?
• The Memory Café is at The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education located at 304 S. State Street in Clarks Summit on the first floor of the Clarks Summit Borough Building.
How do I find more information?
• Call 570-575-0384
• Email us at gatheringplacecs@gmail.com

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: The Gathering Place, gatheringplacecs@gmail.com, 570-575-0384
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29APR

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 04/29/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Music Memory Cafe happens online weekly...it's informal and it's free! Everyone is invited to join...older, younger, retired, employed, memory groups, children, youth , and more.

Do you have a favorite song to share? Do you have artwork to show? Do you like to sing long or play an instrument or keep the beat along with the music? If you or a family member or group is interested in listening, singing along, or just watching this one hour of music, please join us! The musicians sing, take song requests, and enjoy making connections.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Marie Harnish, mharnish2017@gmail.com