18NOV

A Dementia Friendsgiving: Celebrate with DFA

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 11/18/2025 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: This fall, you're invited to Dementia Friendly America's inaugural Dementia Friendsgiving. We're celebrating the growth and acceleration of our movement over the last decade. Please join us for this online potluck--and stay tuned for what to bring! Open to all!

November 18, 11am-3pm ET, and 3pm-4pm ET afterparty to connect and learn in themed breakout rooms

Featuring keynote speaker Teepa Snow, people living with dementia, caregivers, champions from every corner of the dementia-friendly movement, and a special awards presentation.

Special request: Friendsgiving will be a potluck. As you wait for registration to open, think about something you can bring for fellow attendees! Everyone will have an opportunity to share a contribution – and see what others bring as well. Choose something that represents an aspect of the dementia friendly movement for you: what brought you to the movement, how you’re currently involved, what you hope to see in the future, or anything else that’s meaningful to you. For example, you could:
~Make a donation in honor of someone special and tell your group about that person
~Show a photo or flyer from a memory cafe or other event
~Share a song, quote, link to news story, or letter of support from mayor
~Describe a cherished memory
~Bring a friend you’re introducing to the movement
~Describe a resource or practice you use if you’re an aging services professional or a caregiver of someone living with dementia
~Bring anything you can imagine – don’t be afraid to get creative!

Pre-register at https://dfamerica.org/friendsgiving/
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly America, 202-872-0888
 Click here to view informational flyer

28OCT

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/28/2025 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

25NOV

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 11/25/2025 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

16DEC

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/16/2025 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

5NOV

Dementia Friendly PA Webinar Series: Move Your Body, Boost Your Brain: The Role of Physical Activity in Brain Health

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 11/05/2025 12:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us on Wednesday, November 5th, from 12:00PM-1:00PM
Register for free at www.tinyurl.com/yns359e2

What You’ll Learn:
-How physical activity supports brain health and reduces the risk of cognitive decline
-Ways to incorporate regular movement into daily routines across diverse settings and abilities
-How the CDC’s BOLD grants support public health strategies to promote healthy brain activities, increase early detection of dementia, and support people living with dementia and their care partners

Presenters:
-James Wheeden, EdD, CHES, Allegheny County Health Department, Chronic Disease, Violence, and Injury Prevention Program Manager
-Halle McCormick, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, SCW Certified Personal Trainer, MedFit Classroom Certified Alzheimer's Fitness Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Alzheimer's Fitness Specialist, Creator of Brain Body Fitness LLC
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

7OCT

Dementia Friendly PA Webinar Series: Rural Realities: Innovation and Challenges in Dementia Support

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/07/2025 11:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: A Dementia Friendly Webinar
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 11:30am-1:00pm on Zoom

What you'll learn:
-Trends in demographics, health care access and services, and the implications for Pennsylvania residents living with dementia.
-Unique experiences of supporting individuals living with dementia in rural Pennsylvania.
-Successful strategies and barriers in building dementia friendly communities in rural settings.
-Actionable steps individuals, organizations, and communities can take to promote dementia awareness, inclusion, and support in rural Pennsylvania.

Presenters:
Laura R. Dimino, Ph.D., Center for Rural Pennsylvania
Dara Bergel Bourassa, Ph.D., LSW, Shippensburg University
Sara A. Grove, J.D., Ph.D., Duquesne University
Elaine Spicher, BSW, CMP, CDP, Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley
Marissa B. Marshall, Esq., Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley
Marty Coyne, Care Partner, Programmer, and Dementia Friends Champion

Register for free at tinyurl.com/yskw2rej
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

7OCT

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/07/2025 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 along 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, 3176506388
 Click here to view informational flyer

14OCT

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/14/2025 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 along 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, 3176506388
 Click here to view informational flyer

21OCT

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/21/2025 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 along 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, 3176506388
 Click here to view informational flyer

28OCT

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/28/2025 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 along 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, 3176506388
 Click here to view informational flyer

21OCT

Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/21/2025 8:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Understanding the Journey of Dementia Care
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 8:30am-5:00pm, Virtual Meeting, link will be sent prior to the seminar, $199.00

Join Carrie Chiusano, Marcy Keibler, and Kennedy Jason, experts in dementia care, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, for an intensive and informative full-day virtual seminar. Learn about the disease process, how to successfully care for someone living with dementia and the significance behind communication and education for all.

This education is required for those pursuing the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) designation with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Attendees will earn 7 CEU credits for attending and receive a digital student notebook with all materials. To become a CDP, send a certificate of attendance along with your completed application and fee to NCCDP. Attendees of this seminar qualify for a discounted application fee when they apply for their CDP.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, cchiusano@srcare.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

21OCT

Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 10/21/2025 8:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Understanding the Journey of Dementia Care

Join Carrie Chiusano, Marcy Keibler and Kennedy Jason, experts in dementia care, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, for an intensive and informative full-day virtual seminar.

Learn about the disease process, how to successfully care for someone living with dementia and their significance behind communication and education for all.

This education is required for those pursuing the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) designation with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Attendees will earn 7 CEU credits for attending and receive a digital student notebook with all materials.

To become a CDP, send a certificate of attendance along with your completed application and fee to NCCDP. Attendees of this seminar qualify for a discounted application fee when they apply for their CDP.

1 event - 4 dates
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

8:30am-5:00pm

Virtual meeting, link will be sent prior to the seminar

$199.00
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Carrie Chiusano, cchiusano@srcare.org
 Click here to view informational flyer

2DEC

Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/02/2025 8:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Understanding the Journey of Dementia Care

Join Carrie Chiusano, Marcy Keibler and Kennedy Jason, experts in dementia care, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, for an intensive and informative full-day virtual seminar.

Learn about the disease process, how to successfully care for someone living with dementia and their significance behind communication and education for all.

This education is required for those pursuing the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) designation with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Attendees will earn 7 CEU credits for attending and receive a digital student notebook with all materials.

To become a CDP, send a certificate of attendance along with your completed application and fee to NCCDP. Attendees of this seminar qualify for a discounted application fee when they apply for their CDP.

1 event - 4 dates
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

8:30am-5:00pm

Virtual meeting, link will be sent prior to the seminar

$199.00
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Carrie Chiusano, cchiusano@srcare.org

2DEC

Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 12/02/2025 8:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Understanding the Journey of Dementia Care
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 8:30am-5:00pm, Virtual Meeting, link will be sent prior to the seminar, $199.00

Join Carrie Chiusano, Marcy Keibler, and Kennedy Jason, experts in dementia care, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, for an intensive and informative full-day virtual seminar. Learn about the disease process, how to successfully care for someone living with dementia and the significance behind communication and education for all.

This education is required for those pursuing the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) designation with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Attendees will earn 7 CEU credits for attending and receive a digital student notebook with all materials. To become a CDP, send a certificate of attendance along with your completed application and fee to NCCDP. Attendees of this seminar qualify for a discounted application fee when they apply for their CDP.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, cchiusano@srcare.org
 Click here to view informational flyer