11FEB

Bridging Movements: The Alignment of Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly Initiatives

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: Virtual
 Virtual URL
Date and Time: 02/11/2026 11:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join us for this free, Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania webinar!
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, 11:30AM-1:00PM EST

What You'll Learn:
-Why Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly initiatives have shared values of inclusion,
accessibility, and social participation
-Practical strategies to incorporate age- and dementia friendly approaches in the community
-Examples of communities in PA that have successfully aligned these movements

Speakers:
-Meaghan Abbott, MSW, Director, Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Office, Pennsylvania Department of Aging
-Jessie Pierce, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Council on Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Aging
-Laura Poskin, Executive Director, Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
-Carmen A. Bell, Sr. Director Healthy Aging, United Way Greater Lehigh Valley
-Mike Castellano, Special Projects Manager, United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike, Age Friendly Lackawanna
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, info@dementiafriendlypa.org
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