27AUG

CARE Partner Connections Dementia Training Program: Techniques & Tips for Family Caregivers

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Residence at Fitz Farm
 2200 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Date and Time: 08/27/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Our CPC programs helps give you, the caregiver, the tools needed to help keep your loved one as independent as possible, as long as possible regardless of where they live. It helps ensure you are delivering the most effective and compassionate care you can offer. Through hands-on workshops, we will share best care practices, tips, and techniques that are successfully used by dementia care professionals worldwide.

Classes are....
-Especially for primary caregivers who have a loved one at home who has memory loss or a dementia diagnosis.
-For anyone who provides support and care to someone with dementia including family, friends, neighbors, and other supportive individuals (not including home care agency staff).

Each Session...
-Builds on content from the previous session yet stands alone if you cannot attend a class
-Supplies the "How To" of specific techniques
-Provides technique support for the caregiver/s who practiced the techniques between sessions at home or in the community
-Provides additional resources from community partners
-Provides 1:1 support as needed

Time: 2-3:30PM
All sessions are FREE!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly to: info@goodnewsconsulting.com (717-843-1504) or kkoller@integracare.com (717-818-6593)

April 23: Welcome & Introduction to Dementia Friends/Dementia Friendly PA
May 28: Building Blocks of Dementia
June 25: Behavior and Communication
July 23: Helping Skills and Activities of Daily Living
August 27: Activities and Engagement in Your Home and Community
September 24: Safety in Your Home
October 22: Taking Care of You
November 19: Preparing for the Holidays
December 17: Holiday Celebration
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

24SEP

CARE Partner Connections Dementia Training Program: Techniques & Tips for Family Caregivers

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Residence at Fitz Farm
 2200 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Date and Time: 09/24/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Our CPC programs helps give you, the caregiver, the tools needed to help keep your loved one as independent as possible, as long as possible regardless of where they live. It helps ensure you are delivering the most effective and compassionate care you can offer. Through hands-on workshops, we will share best care practices, tips, and techniques that are successfully used by dementia care professionals worldwide.

Classes are....
-Especially for primary caregivers who have a loved one at home who has memory loss or a dementia diagnosis.
-For anyone who provides support and care to someone with dementia including family, friends, neighbors, and other supportive individuals (not including home care agency staff).

Each Session...
-Builds on content from the previous session yet stands alone if you cannot attend a class
-Supplies the "How To" of specific techniques
-Provides technique support for the caregiver/s who practiced the techniques between sessions at home or in the community
-Provides additional resources from community partners
-Provides 1:1 support as needed

Time: 2-3:30PM
All sessions are FREE!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly to: info@goodnewsconsulting.com (717-843-1504) or kkoller@integracare.com (717-818-6593)

April 23: Welcome & Introduction to Dementia Friends/Dementia Friendly PA
May 28: Building Blocks of Dementia
June 25: Behavior and Communication
July 23: Helping Skills and Activities of Daily Living
August 27: Activities and Engagement in Your Home and Community
September 24: Safety in Your Home
October 22: Taking Care of You
November 19: Preparing for the Holidays
December 17: Holiday Celebration
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

22OCT

CARE Partner Connections Dementia Training Program: Techniques & Tips for Family Caregivers

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Residence at Fitz Farm
 2200 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Date and Time: 10/22/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Our CPC programs helps give you, the caregiver, the tools needed to help keep your loved one as independent as possible, as long as possible regardless of where they live. It helps ensure you are delivering the most effective and compassionate care you can offer. Through hands-on workshops, we will share best care practices, tips, and techniques that are successfully used by dementia care professionals worldwide.

Classes are....
-Especially for primary caregivers who have a loved one at home who has memory loss or a dementia diagnosis.
-For anyone who provides support and care to someone with dementia including family, friends, neighbors, and other supportive individuals (not including home care agency staff).

Each Session...
-Builds on content from the previous session yet stands alone if you cannot attend a class
-Supplies the "How To" of specific techniques
-Provides technique support for the caregiver/s who practiced the techniques between sessions at home or in the community
-Provides additional resources from community partners
-Provides 1:1 support as needed

Time: 2-3:30PM
All sessions are FREE!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly to: info@goodnewsconsulting.com (717-843-1504) or kkoller@integracare.com (717-818-6593)

April 23: Welcome & Introduction to Dementia Friends/Dementia Friendly PA
May 28: Building Blocks of Dementia
June 25: Behavior and Communication
July 23: Helping Skills and Activities of Daily Living
August 27: Activities and Engagement in Your Home and Community
September 24: Safety in Your Home
October 22: Taking Care of You
November 19: Preparing for the Holidays
December 17: Holiday Celebration
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

19NOV

CARE Partner Connections Dementia Training Program: Techniques & Tips for Family Caregivers

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Residence at Fitz Farm
 2200 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Date and Time: 11/19/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Our CPC programs helps give you, the caregiver, the tools needed to help keep your loved one as independent as possible, as long as possible regardless of where they live. It helps ensure you are delivering the most effective and compassionate care you can offer. Through hands-on workshops, we will share best care practices, tips, and techniques that are successfully used by dementia care professionals worldwide.

Classes are....
-Especially for primary caregivers who have a loved one at home who has memory loss or a dementia diagnosis.
-For anyone who provides support and care to someone with dementia including family, friends, neighbors, and other supportive individuals (not including home care agency staff).

Each Session...
-Builds on content from the previous session yet stands alone if you cannot attend a class
-Supplies the "How To" of specific techniques
-Provides technique support for the caregiver/s who practiced the techniques between sessions at home or in the community
-Provides additional resources from community partners
-Provides 1:1 support as needed

Time: 2-3:30PM
All sessions are FREE!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly to: info@goodnewsconsulting.com (717-843-1504) or kkoller@integracare.com (717-818-6593)

April 23: Welcome & Introduction to Dementia Friends/Dementia Friendly PA
May 28: Building Blocks of Dementia
June 25: Behavior and Communication
July 23: Helping Skills and Activities of Daily Living
August 27: Activities and Engagement in Your Home and Community
September 24: Safety in Your Home
October 22: Taking Care of You
November 19: Preparing for the Holidays
December 17: Holiday Celebration
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

17DEC

CARE Partner Connections Dementia Training Program: Techniques & Tips for Family Caregivers

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Residence at Fitz Farm
 2200 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Date and Time: 12/17/2025 2:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Our CPC programs helps give you, the caregiver, the tools needed to help keep your loved one as independent as possible, as long as possible regardless of where they live. It helps ensure you are delivering the most effective and compassionate care you can offer. Through hands-on workshops, we will share best care practices, tips, and techniques that are successfully used by dementia care professionals worldwide.

Classes are....
-Especially for primary caregivers who have a loved one at home who has memory loss or a dementia diagnosis.
-For anyone who provides support and care to someone with dementia including family, friends, neighbors, and other supportive individuals (not including home care agency staff).

Each Session...
-Builds on content from the previous session yet stands alone if you cannot attend a class
-Supplies the "How To" of specific techniques
-Provides technique support for the caregiver/s who practiced the techniques between sessions at home or in the community
-Provides additional resources from community partners
-Provides 1:1 support as needed

Time: 2-3:30PM
All sessions are FREE!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly to: info@goodnewsconsulting.com (717-843-1504) or kkoller@integracare.com (717-818-6593)

April 23: Welcome & Introduction to Dementia Friends/Dementia Friendly PA
May 28: Building Blocks of Dementia
June 25: Behavior and Communication
July 23: Helping Skills and Activities of Daily Living
August 27: Activities and Engagement in Your Home and Community
September 24: Safety in Your Home
October 22: Taking Care of You
November 19: Preparing for the Holidays
December 17: Holiday Celebration
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

16MAY

Caring Connections Partner/ caregiver support group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Elm Terrace Gardens
 660 North Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446, Pa 19446
Date and Time: 05/16/2025 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Partner and Caregiver support group meets at Elm Terrace on the 3rd Friday of every month in our Dorothy Morris Room.
10a-11a

call 215-361-5600 or check out our website for updates. www.elmterrace.org
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Erin Trout, erin.trout@etg-ccrc.org, 2153615600

6MAY

Centre County Geriatric Interest Network Spring 2025 Conference: Empowering Aging: Exploring the 7 Dimensions of Wellness in Older Adulthood

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Church of the Good Shepherd
 867 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda, PA 16870
Date and Time: 05/06/2025 8:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Empowering Aging: Exploring the 7 Dimensions of Wellness in Older Adulthood
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

CGNE, Nese College of Nursing is proud to co-sponsor GIN’s spring and fall educational conferences, providing contact hours for nursing and other professionals at no additional cost to event attendees.

Full day cost of $75 for members and $100 for non-members, which includes all educational sessions and 6 CEUs, if applicable. Please register via website at https://www.centrecountygin.com/conferences.

Conference Agenda Time Description
8:00 AM: Registration and Light Breakfast
8:20 AM: Welcoming remarks and announcements, Jill McKenrick, GIN President
8:25 AM: Introduction - Active Aging and the Seven Dimensions of Wellness for Older Adults, Janice Whitaker, MEd, BSN, RN, CGNE Administrator, Penn State Nese College of Nursing
8:45 AM: Active Aging: Enhancing Health and Independence Through Exercise for Older Adults, Dr. Mitchell Straub, PT, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Founder/Owner, Vital Rehab and Wellness; CEO/Owner, In-Home Services of Central PA
9:45 AM: Exploring Good Stewardship: Reciprocity as a Core Principle for Environmental Wellness Later in Life, Jenny Rank, MSOT, OTR/L, CDP, CGNE Education Program Specialist, Penn State Nese College of Nursing, Erica Husser, PhD, Assistant Research Professor, Penn State Nese College of Nursing
10:45 AM: Break
11:00 AM: Embracing Aging: Promoting Engagement in Life through Dimensions of Wellness, Amy Lorek, PhD, Assistant Director, Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State University
12:00 PM: Lunch and Networking
1:00 PM: Support in Your Second Half of Life: What Care Options are Available and How to Pay for Long-Term Care, Kristin Daugherty, Long-Term Planner & Certified Medicaid Planner with Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak
2:00 PM: Nurturing Emotional Wellness in Older Adulthood: An Active Approach, Veronica Clapp, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor and Practice Owner at Verus Ridge Counseling PC
3:00 PM: Break
3:15 PM, Spirit and Truth: Pursuing Grace-Laden Spiritual Well-Being, Reverend Dave Hersh, MDiv Chaplain, Grane Hospice Care
4:15 PM: Closing - Promoting Wellness through Lifelong Learning, and Creating Balance, Janice Whitaker, MEd, BSN, RN, CGNE Administrator, Penn State Nese College of Nursing
4:35 PM: Evaluations
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Geriatric Interest Network (GIN) of Centre County
 Click here to view informational flyer

14MAY

Crafting at the Exchange

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Exchange
 24 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 05/14/2025 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:30PM-2:30PM
-February 12
-March 12
-April 9
-May 14
-June 11

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creating art and making friends!
RSVP to Elaine @ 570-784-5211 or email at elaines@kmaelderlaw.com
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, elaines@kmaelderlaw.com, 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

11JUN

Crafting at the Exchange

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: The Exchange
 24 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Date and Time: 06/11/2025 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:30PM-2:30PM
-February 12
-March 12
-April 9
-May 14
-June 11

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creating art and making friends!
RSVP to Elaine @ 570-784-5211 or email at elaines@kmaelderlaw.com
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Elaine Spicher, elaines@kmaelderlaw.com, 570-784-5211
 Click here to view informational flyer

13MAY

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 05/13/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

10JUN

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 06/10/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

8JUL

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 07/08/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

12AUG

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 08/12/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

9SEP

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 09/09/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

14OCT

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 10/14/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

11NOV

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 11/11/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

9DEC

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Emmaus Public Library
 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Date and Time: 12/09/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Taking care of a loved one with dementia isn't easy...We're here to help!

Join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Group facilitated by our Marketing & Admissions Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Careen Steele.

When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Emmaus Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Please RSVP:
~By phone: 610-965-7662
~To Careen: csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com
~On our website: www.southmountainmemorycare.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Careen Steele, csteele@southmountainmemorycare.com, 610-965-7662
 Click here to view informational flyer

15MAY

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Main Street Center
 516 Main Street, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214
Date and Time: 05/15/2025 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: SAMANTHA SCHRECENGOST, sschrecengost@clarionaaa.org, 814-226-4640

19JUN

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Main Street Center
 516 Main Street, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214
Date and Time: 06/19/2025 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: SAMANTHA SCHRECENGOST, sschrecengost@clarionaaa.org, 814-226-4640
 Click here to view informational flyer

17JUL

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Main Street Center
 516 Main Street, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214
Date and Time: 07/17/2025 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: SAMANTHA SCHRECENGOST, sschrecengost@clarionaaa.org, 814-226-4640
 Click here to view informational flyer