24JUN

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/24/2025 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

29JUL

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 07/29/2025 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

26AUG

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 08/26/2025 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

30SEP

Alzheimer's Outreach Program Caregiver Support Group

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 09/30/2025 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

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

17JUN

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/17/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Music Memory Cafe happens online weekly, Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. (NYC) on Zoom. It is 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 long 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
 Click here to view informational flyer

24JUN

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/24/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Music Memory Cafe happens online weekly, Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. (NYC) on Zoom. It is 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 long 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
 Click here to view informational flyer

1JUL

Music Memory Cafe

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 07/01/2025 10:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: The Music Memory Cafe happens online weekly, Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. (NYC) on Zoom. It is 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 long 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
 Click here to view informational flyer

13AUG

Nourishing the Brain: Nutrition's Role in Dementia Risk Reduction and Care

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 08/13/2025 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: A Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania Webinar
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
11am-12:30pm EST

Speaker: Dr. Kyra O'Brien, MD, MSHP
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Medical Director, Penn Medicine GUIDE Program
Penn Memory Center
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

What you'll learn:
-How to change your diet to support healthy brain aging
-How Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can impact appetite and nutrition
-Ways to address eating and drinking difficulties for persons living with dementia
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

17JUN

PPA Care Partner Support Group (Virtual)

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/17/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Peer-Led Support Group for Care Partners of People Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

TUESDAYS, 1PM

DESCRIPTION: Are you feeling overwhelmed, looking for new tips or just someone who understands? Drop by this ‘open’ ZOOM room especially for care partners for people living with primary progressive aphasia. This room is not staffed by an Aphasia Center professional. It is a space designed especially for Care Partners of those with PPA.

Please explore our PPA Conversation Cafe which runs simultaneously.


https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/aphasia-center.html
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nikki Benson, nxb328@jefferson.edu, 215.663.6344
 Click here to view informational flyer

17JUN

PPA Conversation Cafe (Virtual)

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/17/2025 1:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Clinician-Facilitated Conversation Group for People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Tuesdays, 1PM

FACILITATOR: Karen R. Cohen, M.S.P.A. CCC-SLP

DESCRIPTION: Group members are given the opportunity to have their voices heard in a supportive environment. Sessions provide opportunities for adult conversation and social interaction, while encouraging the use of successful and effective communication techniques and strategies for coping with aphasia and enjoying life.

There is a nominal cost & an SLP intro meeting needed prior to beginning group. Scholarships are available if cost presents a hardship. Please contact Nikki at nxb328@jefferson.edu or 215.663.6344.

CARE PARTNERS: Please explore our free Peer Led PPA Care Partner Support Group which runs simultaneously.


https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/aphasia-center.html


Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Nikki Benson, nxb328@jefferson.edu, 215.663.6344
 Click here to view informational flyer

18JUN

Spring/Summer Dementia Caregiver Education Series

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/18/2025 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: All sessions will be held virtually via zoom from 5-6 pm and are FREE. You may attend as many sessions as you want, but you must register for each one separately. Click the link below the session title or scan the QR code to register.

June 18, 2025
Levels of Care and Placement Options
Ben Meyer, CDP, CSA
Oasis Senior Advisors Southwest PA
https://events.ahn.org/L1LQWD

July 16, 2025
Symptom Management
Lori Hildebrand, BSN, RN, CDP
Allegheny Health Network
https://events.ahn.org/3M2DlP

Contact Joanne McCamey at 412-699-0603 with any questions or for help registering
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

16JUL

Spring/Summer Dementia Caregiver Education Series

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 07/16/2025 5:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: All sessions will be held virtually via zoom from 5-6 pm and are FREE. You may attend as many sessions as you want, but you must register for each one separately. Click the link below the session title or scan the QR code to register.

July 16, 2025
Symptom Management
Lori Hildebrand, BSN, RN, CDP
Allegheny Health Network
https://events.ahn.org/3M2DlP

Contact Joanne McCamey at 412-699-0603 with any questions or for help registering
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

3JUN

Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 06/03/2025 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

26AUG

Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 08/26/2025 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

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