10JUN

Crafting at the Exchange

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Exchange Bloomsburg
 24 E. Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/10/2026 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with The Exchange in Bloomsburg
offers a monthly activity where those individuals with dementia and their care partners
come and have a time filled with good conversation and a simple art activity. When at the
Exchange, individuals will also have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the art gallery
display which changes themes monthly. We meet on the second Wednesday of each
month at 1:30 PM. Please contact Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211 for more information.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, elaines@kmaelderlaw.com, 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

13JUL

Dementia Friendly PA Webinar: Nourish to Flourish: Quick, Affordable Meals to Support Brain Health

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 07/13/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for our next Dementia Friendly PA Webinar: Nourish to Flourish: Quick, Affordable Meals to Support Brain Health on Monday, July 13th from 1-2pm EST on Zoom.

This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Allegheny BOLD Coalition and The Food Trust and will feature speakers from The Food Trust, Sol Moure, M.Sc., Senior Manager of Nutrition Incentives, and Kate Gunter, MS, RDN, Senior Manager of Cooking Matters.

You'll learn how to:
-choose healthy foods from each food group
-shop smart on a budget
-make quick, simple meals

Register for free! The recording and slides will be emailed to all registrants after the conclusion of the webinar in case you can't attend live.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, info@dementiafriendlypa.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

15JUN

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Free Library of Springfield Township
 8900 Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Date and Time: 06/15/2026 7:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: You are invited to a Dementia Friends Information Session! Monday June 15th, 7pm-8:15pm at the Free Library of Springfield Township. Email dementiafriendlymontco@gmail.com to register!

What makes you a Dementia Friend?
You become a Dementia Friend by attending an interactive 60-minute Information Session to learn about living with dementia and the small things you can do to show support to members of your community.

What happens at the Information Session?
The 60-minute session is a discussion led by a Dementia Friends Champion from Dementia Friendly Montgomery County.
You will be able to:
-Describe dementia and know the most common types
-Learn five key messages about dementia
-Understand ways to effectively communicate with a person living with dementia
-Choose a small dementia-friendly action
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, dementiafriendlymontco@gmail.com
 Click here to view informational flyer

23JUN

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton
 501 S. Washington Ave., Suite 1000, Scranton, PA 18505
Date and Time: 06/23/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

15JUL

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre
 169 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Date and Time: 07/15/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

22SEP

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton
 501 S. Washington Ave., Suite 1000, Scranton, PA 18505
Date and Time: 09/22/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

23OCT

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley
 5 S. Washington Ave, Jermyn, PA 18433
Date and Time: 10/23/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

18NOV

Dementia Friends Information Session

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre
 169 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Date and Time: 11/18/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: The Wright Center for Community Health, in partnership with Age-Friendly Lackawanna, is offering free, one-hour educational sessions to help individuals better understand dementia and learn practical ways to support loved ones living with the condition. Led by a specially trained Dementia Champion, these informative sessions provide clear, compassionate guidance and everyday strategies that can make a meaningful difference. Sessions are available both in person and virtually, making it easy for community members to participate and feel more confident in supporting those affected by dementia.

These sessions are designed to break down stigma, increase understanding, and empower you to help build dementia-friendly communities, with options to become a Dementia Friend or a volunteer Champion.

For more information, including how to join a session virtually, contact Nicole Flynn at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nicole Flynn, flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

25JUN

DFSV Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kreisher Marshall & Associates
 401 Market St. , Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/25/2026 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association
offers a monthly caregiver support group. It is typically the 4th Thursday evening of each
month at 6 pm in the Kreisher Marshall & Associates building on the corner of 4th and
Market Street in Bloomsburg; however, the schedule will be adjusted as needed
depending on conflicting events such as holidays. This group provides a time for
caregivers to share what they are going through and cultivates a supportive atmosphere.
We also schedule relevant guest speakers from time to time to provide current resources
and education. All are welcome. To register, please call Elaine Spicher at 570-784-5211.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, elaines@kmaelderlaw.com, 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

23JUN

Finding Balance: Dementia Friends and Caregiver Stress Management

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Shaler North Hills Library
 1822 Mount Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116
Date and Time: 06/23/2026 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: A Complimentary Community Seminar:
Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia is a journey that no one should walk alone. Join us for a valuable education session, practical resources, and stress management strategies designed specifically for you.

Featured Speaker:
Deanna Page, MS, LPC, NCC, Program Specialist, Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Statewide Co-Coordinator, Dementia Friends PA & Dementia Friendly PA

June 23, 2026, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Shaler North Hills Library, 412-486-0211
 Click here to view informational flyer

12JUN

Lorenzo's House SUMMIT 2026

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/12/2026 8:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: What is SUMMIT?
For those who have a parent living with or who has lived with younger-onset dementia. SUMMIT offers a range of sessions, co designed and co-led by our Youth Leads & Dementiacators (an 'educator'; expert in the field). ‍


Over 250 young people, from 16 countries at our 2025 virtual SUMMIT.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Lorenzo's House
 Click here to view informational flyer

24JUN

Strategies for Support: Transfer Techniques

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/24/2026 2:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 2:30pm ET for “Strategies for Support: Transfer Techniques” an insightful webinar designed for anyone supporting individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD).

Led by Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS, this session will explore safe and efficient methods for transferring individuals with LBD and techniques that help reduce the risk of injury for both the person assisting and the individual receiving support. You will also learn effective cueing approaches that promote clearer communication and cooperation, making daily activities more manageable.

Unable to attend live? Register anyway and we will email you a link to the recording once it becomes available on our YouTube channel, LBDAtv.

For questions or more information, please contact Rachel T. Rose, Education Manager at rrose@lbda.org.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Rachel T. Rose, rrose@lbda.org

10JUN

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia: Dementia Friends Online Information Session

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/10/2026 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: HOSTED BY COMMUNITY AND FAMILY BUILDERS
Community and Family Builders is hosting an online information session.

Registration is required. Click the link or copy/paste into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DHQOra6_T1iFQGFOU2t1Ow

Saturday, June 10, 2026 at 2pm

For assistance, email Communityfamilybuilders@gmail.com
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Community and Family Builders, communityfamilybuilders@gmail.com
 Click here to view informational flyer

6AUG

What Are Memory Cafes? Free Community Information Sessions

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC of South Hills
 345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Date and Time: 08/06/2026 3:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, Vintage Senior Services, and the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh for a FREE community information session on "What are Memory Cafes?"

There are two options to attend this in-person event:
August 6th 3pm-4:30pm EST
JCC of South Hills 345 Kane Blvd,
Pittsburgh, PA 15243

September 24th 5-6:30pm EST
Vintage Senior Services
421 N Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
-Explain the purpose and impact of memory cafes
-Explore different memory cafe models and programming approaches
-Identify resources, partnerships, and funding strategies
-Apply best practices and activity ideas to support successful programs

Register to attend a FREE session at https://bit.ly/3RVVPJg
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, info@dementiafriendlypa.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

24SEP

What Are Memory Cafes? Free Community Information Sessions

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Vintage Senior Services
 421 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Date and Time: 09/24/2026 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, Vintage Senior Services, and the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh for a FREE community information session on "What are Memory Cafes?"

September 24th 5-6:30pm EST
Vintage Senior Services
421 N Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
-Explain the purpose and impact of memory cafes
-Explore different memory cafe models and programming approaches
-Identify resources, partnerships, and funding strategies
-Apply best practices and activity ideas to support successful programs

Register to attend a FREE session at https://bit.ly/3RVVPJg
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, info@dementiafriendlypa.org
 Click here to view informational flyer