22OCT

2nd Annual Empowering Caregivers: A Supportive Expo

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Wysox Fire Hall
 111 Lake Road, Wysox, PA 18854
Date and Time: 10/22/2025 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: An Expo designed for caregivers and their families.

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, 10AM-3PM

Guest Speakers:
Landon Hodges, Esquire, Steinbacher, Goodall, & Yurchak (Law Office for Elder Care)
Amber Denmon, Extension Educator, PennState Extension
Anja Miller, RN, Director, Guthrie Hospice

Along with the guest speakers, there will be many exhibitors to offer information on health care, long term care planning, nutrition and exercise, fraud protection, veterans services, caregiver support, elder law services, grandparents raising grandchildren, and many more!

Practical nursing students from the Northern Tier Career Center will be at the expo from 10AM-12:30PM to do free blood pressure screenings.

Wiggle 100 will be doing a live broadcast of this event from 9:30AM-11:30AM.

Flynn Energy will be providing free lunch.
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, 570-265-6121
 Click here to view informational flyer

17OCT

Aging and Wellness Symposium

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: New Beginnings Church
 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, PA 16335
Date and Time: 10/17/2025 10:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Your pathway to proactive wellness and aging starts here:
-Financial and Legal Planning and Scam Prevention
-Physical and Mental Health Information
-Understanding Long Term Care Options and Caregiving Resources

Friday, October 17th, 2025
10:00am-3:00pm
New Beginnings Church
13226 Leslie Road,
Meadville, PA 16335

Aging Resources
Expert Panel Speakers
40+ Vendors
Free to the Public
Lunch Included
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Aging and Wellness Symposium, agingandwellnesssymposium@gmail.com
 Click here to view informational flyer

15OCT

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Good News Consulting Inc.
 140 Roosevelt Ave Suite 210, York, PA 17401
Date and Time: 10/15/2025 8:30 AM
Brief Description of Event: Certified Dementia Practitioner Require Course
8:30-5:00 Seminar

This is the required seminar for those pursuing CDP certification and who qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.org or just come for the education.

Participants will receive a certificate for 8 contact hours. This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for Personal Care Home & Assisted Living Administrators.

Certified Dementia Practitioner Modules:
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Communication
Feelings
Depression
Repetitive Behavior
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Wandering
Hoarding
Aggressive Behaviors
Catastrophic Reaction
Intimacy and Sexuality
Personal Care
Pain
Nutrition
Activities
Environment
Staff & Family Support
Diversity & Cultural Competence
Spiritual Care
End of Life

$199 Course Fee for In-Person Class

$189 Course Fee for Virtual Class

$75.00 CANCELLATION FEE

In Person class will receive a physical book, virtual class receives a virtual book, participants may purchase a physical book for an extra fee & shipping costs.

October 15, In-Person

December 3, In-Person
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

30OCT

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Cross Keys Village, Lifespring-Community Resource Room
 227 Village Drive, New Oxford, PA 17350
Date and Time: 10/30/2025 7:45 AM
Brief Description of Event: Cross Keys Village Presents: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Location: Lifespring - Community Resource Room, 227 Village Drive,
New Oxford, PA

Cross Keys Village warmly invites health care professionals, front-line staff, students, and family members to attend our upcoming Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar.

Facilitator: Jennifer Holcomb, Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Cross Keys Village

This comprehensive seminar is designed to equip participants with vital knowledge and practical tools related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. Attendees will gain:
• Insight into the progression and stages of dementia
• Effective communication strategies
• Techniques for managing challenging behaviors
• Best practices for delivering personal care
• Approaches for providing compassionate, person-centered support in various care settings

Whether you're a caregiver, a professional, or a student in a related field, this seminar offers valuable guidance to support those living with dementia.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance the quality of care you provide.
**This is the required seminar for those pursuing CDP® certification and who qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. To see if you qualify please visit the NCCDP web site at www.nccdp.org.**

Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Cross Keys Village, 717-624-5403

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

11OCT

ARTZ Notes: Fun in the Sun with MB Singley

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Woodmere Art Museum
 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Date and Time: 10/11/2025 1:30 PM
Brief Description of Event: Join us on October 11th at 1:30 pm (ET) at Woodmere for a special in-person ARTZ Notes program! After you register, we will send you information and instructions.

Please note: If we have inclement weather on the 11th, this program will be rescheduled for the following week, October 18th, at the same time.

Join ARTZ Notes curator and lead facilitator Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger and Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist and musician MB Singley (an ARTZ Notes favorite!) for a very special in-person ARTZ Notes program in the outdoor classroom at Woodmere.

This workshop is all about having fun in the sun while singing along to some of your favorite tunes. We’ll take a stroll on the boardwalk, and get some ice cream…or maybe dip our toes in the sand after we do a little surfing! All you need for this workshop is a willingness to have a good time, so grab your sunglasses and I’ll meet you on the sunny side of the street!

MB explores the human condition through story, song and audience engagement. She has self-produced three albums of original music and she can be heard on John Legend’s Grammy-nominated debut album, Get Lifted. In 2020, MB premiered her one-woman show about growing up as a black woman in the United States, Turn, at the Kimmel Center.

ARTZ Notes invites you to come together with other participants to listen to music, make your own, and engage with each other and the performers. ARTZ Notes offers music and experiences as diverse as our participants. We are exploring different options including facilitating live performances paired with conversations, interactive improvisation and sing-alongs, and conversations and movement around pre-recorded music of all genres.

Admission is free with RSVP!

But we ask that you make your reservation(s) as early as possible. We keep our programs small and intimate in scale so that everyone feels comfortable and at ease. Reservations are first come, first served.

Accessibility, transit and parking:
Woodmere is wheelchair accessible, and there is parking onsite.

The Museum is also accessible via public transit:

By train: From 30th Street Station, Center City Philadelphia, take the R8 Chestnut Hill West train to the end of the line. This leaves you on Germantown Avenue. Go left up Germantown Ave. for about 1 mile to Woodmere (on your right).

By bus: The L bus will take you from the Chestnut Hill West train station to within a 3 minute walk of Woodmere’s doors. Visit septa.org to find updated schedules and information.

For additional directions and information about visiting Woodmere: https://woodmereartmuseum.org/visit
Type of Event: Social
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: ARTZ Philadelphia

9OCT

Burning Bright Without Burning Out: Boosting Resilience Through Self- Care

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: DeSales University Center
 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034
Date and Time: 10/09/2025 8:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Join PA Link for a rejuvenating one-day conference designed to help caretakers and human service workers focus on their own holistic health to better support their mental clarity and overall well-being. Designed to help you burn bright without burning out, the day offers a nourishing and engaging blend of insights into healthy nutrition, expressive art, benefits of time in nature, and mindful reflection—all aimed at helping you become your best self. Reconnect with your inner balance, recharge your energy, and rediscover what true self-care really means. Prioritize you—so you can show up stronger for those you serve. Light breakfast and standard lunch included in fee, plus up to 5 Social Work CEUs available for full day participation! Some grants available for caretakers, please contact jessicayaich@lehighcounty.org for more information.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Jessica Yaich, jessicayaich@lehighcounty.org
 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

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

10OCT

Connections Memory Cafe

Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: William Jeanes Memorial Library
 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Date and Time: 10/10/2025 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: We're thrilled to launch the Connections Memory Café—a heartwarming new program created in grateful partnership with the William Jeanes Memorial Library!

This free monthly gathering welcomes individuals living with dementia, memory, or cognitive changes—and their care partners. Enjoy friendly faces, creative activities, and the chance to relax, connect, and feel part of a supportive community. It's about joy, and being together and a space for fellowship, laughter, inclusion, and meaningful connection.

Meets every 2nd Friday of the month
Food, fun, and new friends await!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
William Jeanes Memorial Library, Lafayette Hill

For more info, email: dementiafriendlymontco@gmail.com

Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Dementia Friendly Montgomery County, dementiafriendlymontco@gmail.com

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

9OCT

Dementia Care & Caregivers Forum

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
 100 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356
Date and Time: 10/09/2025 7:45 AM
Brief Description of Event: Dementia Care & Caregivers Forum featuring Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, world renowned dementia care expert and founder of Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care.

This event will offer insights into and solutions for the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia, as well as families and caregivers who support them. The program is presented by dementia care expert Teepa Snow, along with participation from local agencies, vendors, and area professionals providing resources and more.

October 9th, 2025 at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort.

Registration and Coffee Service: 7:45am/Doors open at 8:00am

Morning Session: 8:30-11:45am, Dementia Care Across the Healthcare Setting
*pending Continuing Education Unit (CEU) accreditation for professional bodies in PA including RN, Social Workers, PT, OT, and Speech Therapy

Lunch break on your own from 11:45am-1:00pm

Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:00pm, Navigating the Journey of Dementia (for family and caregivers)

$20 per session, $30 for whole day, $50 for whole day with CEUs. Tickets and registration online at cfmcpa.org/events or call Barbara Van Nortwick at 570-236-3380.
Type of Event: Education
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Barbara Van Nortwick, 570-236-3380
 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

13OCT

Early Stage Dementia Support Group

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square
 175 W. North Street, Nazareth, PA 18064
Date and Time: 10/13/2025 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Are you or someone you love living with Early Stage Dementia? You don't have to face this journey alone. Our 8-week educational and support program is designed for individuals with early stage dementia and their care partners. Each week explores a new topic -from understanding the diagnosis to practical strategies for daily living- offering tools, encouragement, and connections. Participants gain valuable insights for living well while also sharing experiences with others who truly understand. Our professional group facilitators are trained by the Alzheimer's Association.

8 weekly sessions beginning Monday, September 15th
6-7:30pm
Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square
175 W. North St, Nazareth, PA 18064

Register to attend, call 610-746-1000 or online at https://morningstareventfull.corsizio.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Moravian Hall Square, 610-746-1000
 Click here to view informational flyer

20OCT

Early Stage Dementia Support Group

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square
 175 W. North Street, Nazareth, PA 18064
Date and Time: 10/20/2025 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Are you or someone you love living with Early Stage Dementia? You don't have to face this journey alone. Our 8-week educational and support program is designed for individuals with early stage dementia and their care partners. Each week explores a new topic -from understanding the diagnosis to practical strategies for daily living- offering tools, encouragement, and connections. Participants gain valuable insights for living well while also sharing experiences with others who truly understand. Our professional group facilitators are trained by the Alzheimer's Association.

8 weekly sessions beginning Monday, September 15th
6-7:30pm
Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square
175 W. North St, Nazareth, PA 18064

Register to attend, call 610-746-1000 or online at https://morningstareventfull.corsizio.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Moravian Hall Square, 610-746-1000
 Click here to view informational flyer

27OCT

Early Stage Dementia Support Group

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square
 175 W. North Street, Nazareth, PA 18064
Date and Time: 10/27/2025 6:00 PM
Brief Description of Event: Are you or someone you love living with Early Stage Dementia? You don't have to face this journey alone. Our 8-week educational and support program is designed for individuals with early stage dementia and their care partners. Each week explores a new topic -from understanding the diagnosis to practical strategies for daily living- offering tools, encouragement, and connections. Participants gain valuable insights for living well while also sharing experiences with others who truly understand. Our professional group facilitators are trained by the Alzheimer's Association.

8 weekly sessions beginning Monday, September 15th
6-7:30pm
Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square
175 W. North St, Nazareth, PA 18064

Register to attend, call 610-746-1000 or online at https://morningstareventfull.corsizio.com
Type of Event: Support-group
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Moravian Hall Square, 610-746-1000
 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

8OCT

Memory Cafe

Event Registration Link: Register here.
Locations Details: In-person
Name of Venue: Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center Patio
 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Date and Time: 10/08/2025 11:00 AM
Brief Description of Event: Doylestown Health is pleased to invite you to our free monthly Memory Cafe, at the Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center's Patio. This event is open to older adults with memory loss and their care partners in our community. Each month features a new performance or educational event, while creating a safe space to socialize with those who share similar circumstances.

Program Components: The program activity changes from month to month, and the activity lasts a half hour followed by a half hour of socializing. Our activities could include musicians, artists, educators, and more!

Every Second Wednesday of the Month, Sept.-June, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Registration recommended at www.doylestownhealth.org/memory-cafe. For more information, email outreach@dh.org
Type of Event: Memory Cafe
For more information or questions about this event, please contact: Doylestown Health, outreach@dh.org
 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