Dementia Friendly Events

Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania offers a calendar featuring dementia friendly events across the Commonwealth. Please use the Events Filter, located on the right side of the page, to find the right event for you!

Interested in adding your upcoming event to the calendar? Complete this form to submit your event for publication on this site.

12DEC

Picture It Book Club : a story hour for adults

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425
Date and Time: 12/12/2023 12:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Gift giving is on everyone's mind this time of year. Join us to listen to a story that makes us slow down and reflect on the true value behind the act of giving. December's featured picture book is Gifts of the Heart, by renowned author and illustrator Patricia Polacco. After the story join us in creating a corn husk doll that you can keep for yourself or give away as a gift of the heart.

The Picture It book club is a book club for adults who love picture books! Each month we look at picture books that explore a different topic. We meet during the lunch hour, so feel free to bring along your lunch as you enjoy the books and camaraderie. Registration is strongly encouraged.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Claire Michelle Viola, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 6103444194
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14DEC

Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kreisher Marshall & Associates, LLC.
401 S Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 12/14/2023 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for the Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley Caregiver Support Group!

The vision of DFSV is to make the Susquehanna Valley Region as place where those living with dementia, and their loved ones, feel supported, understood, and included as a valued member of their community.
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher or Karrie Sarisky, 5707841037
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19JAN

A Dementia Friendly Open House!

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
Virtual URL
Date and Time: 01/19/2024 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us to identify the steps to create a Dementia Friendly Community in your part of Pennsylvania!

Connect with Community Leads, review the application, and learn more about the support offered by Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania!
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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6FEB

Dementia Friendly Webinar: Effective Communication Skills for Persons Living with Dementia

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
Virtual URL
Date and Time: 02/06/2024 12:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for our Dementia Friendly Webinar Series!

Objectives:
Attendees will have a better understanding of how:
• The human brain is impacted by cognitive losses
• Communication “do’s & don’ts” impact people living with dementia
• To approach people living with dementia with flexibility and creativity

Presenter:
Doreen C. Putnam, Author, CDP®, CADDCT®, CMDCP®, CIPG
CEO, DCPutnam Consulting
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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