28OCT

Caring for the Caregiver: Let's Battle Addiction

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Mount Lebanon Public Library
 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Date and Time: 10/28/2025 9:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: About the training:
This training will equip participants with the knowledge and understanding of how addiction occurs, the signs to look for, and how to care for the caregiver. Participants will learn stress-relieving practices that can be easily incorporated into their daily lives to promote well-being.

Free to attend
1.5 social work CEUs, no cost
This training is made possible by a generous grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: PennCares Support Services, trainings@penncares.org, 717-632-5552 x4100
 Click here to view informational flyer

22OCT

Free Dementia Caregiver Conference

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: West Penn Hospital Conference Center, Wintergarden Room, (1st Floor next to the cafeteria)
 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Date and Time: 10/22/2025 9:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Are you caring for a loved one living with dementia? Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd for a special conference dedicated to providing education, resources, and a supportive community for dementia caregivers.

Connect with fellow caregivers and professionals in the fields of geriatrics and dementia, gain valuable insights, and discover practical strategies to enhance your caregiving journey.

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
9am-2pm
Registration begins at 8am
A complimentary light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Topics include:
-Stages of dementia
-Diagnostic modalities
-Family dynamics and relationships
-Nutrition
-Caregiver panel
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Joanne McCamey, 412-699-0603
 Click here to view informational flyer

27OCT

Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month: Coffee and Conversations: Brain Health: What's the Connection?

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: 
 532 N Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Date and Time: 10/27/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: You are invited to Coffee & Conversations: Brain Health: What's the Connection?
Parkinson's Disease Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease

Everyday cafe, October 27, 2025, 2-3pm

Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Pitt ADRC, des327@pitt.edu
 Click here to view informational flyer

9OCT

Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Vintage Center for Active Adults
 421 North Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Date and Time: 10/09/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Vintage Center for Active Adults is hosting a Memory Cafe! These free events will occur on Thursdays from 1pm-2pm on Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, and Dec. 11th.

We are excited to invite individuals living with dementia and their care partners, families, and friends for snacks, crafts, and socialization!

What is a Memory Cafe?
A Memory Cafe provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia, their care partners, and their family and friends.
Memory Cafes are a space for people living with dementia to be themselves in a non-judgmental, accepting social setting.
People living with dementia and their care partners can find new friends and make connections to resources and others living a similar journey.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Jenn Englert, jenglert@familylinks.org, 412-361-5003 ext. 2209

15OCT

Memory Cafe @ the JCC South Hills

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: JCC South Hills
 345 Kane Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Date and Time: 10/15/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-3:30pm

The Memory Cafe provides a safe & welcoming space for individuals with dementia & their care partners to connect with others with similar experiences. The cafe helps to foster new connections & reduce social isolation.

Each month will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. The memory cafe at the JCC is open to all community members who are experiencing cognitive decline & are seeking an accepting social setting.

Registration is required. Please RSVP by contacting Hillary Green, hgreen@jccpgh.org or 412-278-1780.
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Hillary Green, hgreen@jccpgh.org, 412-278-1780
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16OCT

Walter Allen Memorial Community Lecture – Healing Rhythms: The Power of West African Drumming in Cognitive and Emotional Wellness

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Pitt Community Engagement Center
 1908 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Date and Time: 10/16/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: This community lecture explores the transformative impact of West African drumming, a centuries-old communal practice on cognition, mood, and connection. Drawing from emerging research and lived experiences, we'll highlight how rhythmic engagement can stimulate brain activity, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and foster meaningful interaction between individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.

Speaker: Kyaien Conner, PhD, LSW, MPH
Director, Center on Race and Social Problems
Professor and Donald M. Henderson Endowed Chair
University of Pittsburgh
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, 412-692-2712
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