March 3, Message from the Secretary

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1 March 3, 2017 Message from the Secretary On Tuesday of this week, my travels brought me to Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania where I had the great pleasure and tremendous honor to meet the oldest American resident, Pennsylvanian Delphine Gibson, who is 113 years old. The Gerontology Research Group, which validates longevity and tracks supercentenarians, verified that as of February 28, 2017, Ms. Gibson is the oldest American resident. A supercentenarian is someone who has lived to or passed their 110th birthday. Ms. Gibson is currently the oldest of seven verified supercentenarians. Throughout my career in aging services, I have always been fascinated to read about men and women who, through good genes, good habits, and good fortune, manage to live 30 to 40 years longer than most of us can expect to live. As I have mentioned in this Wrap-Up message in the past, I am one of six children. I fall 5th in the line-up. I have three older brothers and one younger; and our sister (3rd child and first daughter) died almost seven years ago at the tender of age 49 following a brave battle with cancer. Like most sisters, my sister and I had an awesome relationship and she was an incredibly protective older sister. We often talked about the gene pool we inherited and the bad habits we managed to develop through the years. While we never dwelled on how many years of life we would be granted, we regularly commented to each other that we could never see ourselves living a particularly long life. For us, living to 113 years of age would be simply unthinkable. Needless to say, when I learned that the oldest American is a Pennsylvania resident, I sincerely desired to learn more about her and pursue a chance to meet. I learned that Ms. Gibson was born in South Carolina on August 17, 1903, and following her marriage to Taylor Gibson in 1928, they moved to Pennsylvania where they raised their three children: Frank, Moody, and Ella. After her husband died, she lived at home in her community until she was 100 years old when she was placed into a skilled nursing facility. For approximately 28 years, Ms. Gibson benefited from a variety of home-and-community-based services through the Bedford/Huntingdon/Fulton Area Agency on Aging (AAA), including care management, prescription assistance, meals, and protective services. At the time Ms. Gibson needed home based care in order to age in place, her AAA care manager was Connie Brode, who now serves as the AAA Administrator. Because of her efforts, Ms. Gibson was able to benefit from the services, supports, and protections that the Department of Aging provides through its local AAAs. So, on Tuesday, we journeyed to Huntingdon County to meet Ms. Gibson. Accompanying me was Dan Smedley, Executive Assistant. We set out to extend greetings from Governor Wolf who also 1

2 desired to recognize Ms. Gibson s incredible gift of longevity, along with her status as the oldest Pennsylvanian and the oldest American resident. Ms. Gibson was absolutely delightful. She is blind, very hard of hearing, and relies upon a wheelchair to get around. She has a contagious laugh and a smile that fills her entire face. She has a strong voice, which she uses to sing gospel songs. We were thrilled when she sang two songs, including Jesus Loves Me. She was gentle, kind, and friendly, and the skin of her hands was so soft as she took our hands into hers with the caress of a mother. We also had the privilege of meeting some of her caregivers. They were very attentive to Miss Delphine and shared with us how for many years, the community has embraced her. They shared that Miss Delphine credits her longevity to her faith in God, her church, and her church family; and that she loves singing gospel, eating good Southern food, and taking naps! Each of the staff we met commented how blessed they are to have Miss Delphine with them. It was indeed a blessing to meet the oldest American, who calls Pennsylvania home. It was a grace-filled moment that I will treasure forever. Teresa Osborne Secretary Personnel Update Abdoul Barry is transferring on March 10, 2017 from the Legislative Director position in the Legislative Liaison Office to another state agency. Education and Outreach Office Health and Wellness Program The Health and Wellness Program focuses on health promotion and disease prevention activities for older Pennsylvanians with a special focus on health risk screening, nutrition, chronic conditions, fall risk, exercise, and strengthening to prevent fall-related injury, monitoring behavioral health, and managing medications. Please see upcoming wellness workshops below: Allegheny Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Elizabeth Seton Center 1900 Pioneer Avenue Pittsburgh, PA Date: April 10, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Contact: Cheryl Reithmiller at or cheryl@setoncenter.com Website: Plum Senior Community Center 499 Center - New Texas Road Pittsburgh, PA Date: March 21, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. Contact: Maria Schafer, Program Coordinator, X-4707 Website: 2

3 Century III Mall West Mifflin, Pa Date: March 20, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Contact: Mollieann Gray, Site Coordinator - CPE III, at or mgray@lifespanpa.org Website: Berks Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Alvernia University 400 Saint Bernardine Street Reading, PA Schedule: Thursdays, March 30, May 4, 2017 Schedule: Fridays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Contact: Ann Barlet, Public Advocacy & Outreach Manager, at or abarlet@countyofberks.com Mifflin Senior Community Center at Grace Lutheran Church 30 Liberty Street Shillington, PA Schedule: Fridays, March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact: Martha Sitler, Vice President of Education at Berks Encore, at x 224 or msitler@berksencore.org Bradford Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Valley Senior Center 118 S. Main St Athens, PA Date: March 21, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, Health & Wellness Coordinator at Chemung View Apartments 222 Chestnut Street Athens, PA Date: April 13, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, Health & Wellness Coordinator at Bradford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church Berwick Turnpike Gillett, PA Dates: Thursday s, April 13, 2017-May 18,

4 Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, Health & Wellness Coordinator at Bucks Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Northampton Twp. Senior Center 165 Township Road Richboro, PA Dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 24, and 31, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please contact: Northampton Twp. Senior Center at Middletown Senior Center 2142 Trenton Rd Levittown, PA Dates: April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 15, and 22, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please contact: Middletown Senior Center at Bucks Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Bensalem Woods 2300 Byberry Rd Bensalem, PA Date: March 31, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Bonnie Nase, Bensalem Senior Center Manager, at Middletown Senior Center 2142 Trenton Rd Levittown, PA Dates: March 31, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please contact: Middletown Senior Center at Falls Twp. Senior Center 282 Trenton Rd Fairless Hills, PA Dates: April 3, 2017 and April 4, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Falls Twp. Senior Center at Wood River Village 3200 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA Date: March 28, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4

5 Please contact: Bonnie Nase, Bensalem Senior Center Manager, at Butler Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Passavant Senior Community 105 Burgess Drive Zelienople, PA Date: May 8, 2017 (workshop), June 8, 2017 (phone follow up) Time: 1:00 p.m. Contact: Brian Damaska, Wellness Coordinator at Passavant Community, at Cameron Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Emporium Senior Center 213 ½ Maple Street Emporium, PA Date: March 14, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Contact: Kelly Spencer, Senior Center Director, Chester Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Surrey Services for Seniors-Center for Healthy Living 60 Surrey Way Devon, PA Dates: Wednesdays, March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please contact: Nicole Robinson at Website: Clearfield Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) Mahaffey Center for Active Living 958 Market Street Mahaffey, PA Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. All activities are posted at Coalport Center for Active Living 851 Rear Main Street Glendale Medical Center Complex Coalport, PA Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. All activities are posted at Clearfield Center for Active Living 116 South 2nd Street Clearfield, PA Schedule: Thursdays 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. All activities are posted at 5

6 Columbia Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Bloomsburg Sr. Center/St. Luke's Lutheran Church Lightstreet Road Bloomsburg, PA Schedule: Mondays, February 27, 2017 April 3, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Tylee Fausey at Crawford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Lakeland Valley Senior Center 237 South Pymatuning Street Linesville, PA Dates: Wednesdays, May 10- June 14, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please contact: Rhonda Wood, Senior Center Manager, at Crawford Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Lew Davies Community Center 1034 Park Ave Meadville, PA Schedule: Thursdays, May 4, 2017 June 8, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Please contact: Ashlee Kechum, Senior Center Manager, at Elk Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Fox Twp. Senior Center 365 Main Street Kersey, PA Dates: March 2, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Please contact: Barb Rajchel, Senior Center Director, at Greene Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Bridge Street Commons 600 Bridge Street. Waynesburg, PA Date: March 15, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Contact: Patricia Mounts, Health & Wellness Coordinator at Indiana Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) Indiana Social Center 1001 Oak Street 6

7 Indiana, Pa Schedule: March 10, 13, 17 20, 24, 27 and 31, 2017 Time: Fridays and Mondays 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Contact: Vicki Burgess at Website: Two Lick Valley Social Center 450 Franklin Street Clymer, Pa Schedule: Feb. 27, - March 10, 13, 17 20, 24, 27 and 31, 2017 Time: Fridays: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. and Mondays: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Contact: Vicki Burgess at Website: Indiana Social Center 1001 Oak Street Indiana, PA Schedule: Mondays and Fridays, April 3, 2017 June 2, 2017 Time: 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Contact: Lori Sarver, Center Manager, at Website: Two Lick Valley Social Center 450 Franklin Street Clymer, PA Schedule: Mondays and Fridays, April 3, 2017 June 2, 2017 Time: Mondays: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and Fridays: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Contact: Betsy Miller, Center Manager, at Website: Lackawanna Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) VNA Hospice and Home Health 301 Delaware Ave Olyphant, PA Dates: March 7 and 9, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Nancy Post, Health and Wellness Coordinator, at Lackawanna Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) VNA Hospice and Home Health 301 Delaware Ave Olyphant, PA Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginning April 4, 2017 Time: 11:00 a.m. Please contact: Nancy Post, Health and Wellness Coordinator, at

8 Lancaster Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Lancaster Regional Medical Center 250 College Avenue Lancaster, PA Schedule: Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Derek Bendetti at Website: Lancaster - Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Lititz United Methodist Church (Lititz Senior Center) 201 East Market Street Lititz, PA Dates: March 13, and 15, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Derek Bendetti at Lawrence Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Lay Leader Training Challenges, Options in Aging 2706 Mercer Rd New Castle, PA Dates: April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Please contact: Rachel Yeager, Center Supervisor at or ryeage@ccpgh.org Cost: for the training. Participants are responsible for their own lodging, transportation, and meals. This training is offered under the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Stanford license. Participants must be affiliated with an Area Agency on Aging as an employee, subcontractor, or AAA volunteer. Lawrence Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Challenges, Options in Aging 2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA Schedule: Wednesdays, April 26 May 31, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. Contact: Rachel Yeager, Center Supervisor, Lehigh Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th and Chew Streets Allentown, PA Dates: March 20, May 1, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at

9 Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 West Elm Street Room 102 Allentown, PA Dates: Wednesdays, May 3 June 7, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at Lehigh 10-Keys to Healthy Aging (education on taking control of your health and Medicare Preventative Services) Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 West Elm Street Allentown, PA Date: April 18, 20, 25 and May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, & 18, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at Episcopal House 1428 West Walnut Street Allentown, PA Date: March 20, 22, 27, and April 3, 5, 10, 12, & 19, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at Lehigh Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Phoebe Apartments 4th Floor Community Room 1901 Linden Street Allentown, PA Dates: April 4, 6 & 11, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at Coopersburg Senior Center Located in St. John s UCC 538 Thomas Street Coopersburg, PA Dates: March 21, 23, 28 & 30, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Drive Whitehall, PA Dates: March 14, 16 & 21,

10 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at Lehigh Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) AHEPA South Albert Street Allentown, PA Dates: March 30 May 18, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Monica Yastrzab-Kempf, RN Consultant at Luzerne - Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Edwardsville Active Adult Center 57 Russell Street Edwardsville, PA Schedule: Mondays, March 6, 2017 April 10, 2017 Time: 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Rachael Kiwak, Edwardsvill AAC Director at Website: Hazleton Active Adult Center 24 East Broad Street Hazleton, PA Schedule: Mondays, March 3, 2017 April 21, 2017 Time: 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Harley Bobby, Hazelton AAC Director at harley.bobby@luzernecounty.org Website: McKean Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Kane Senior Center 100 Fraley Street Kane, PA Dates: March 23, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Please contact: Beth Lenaway, Senior Center Director, at Eldred Senior Center 169 Main Street Eldred, PA Dates: March 7, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. Please contact: Charlotte Schweikart, Senior Center Director, at Smethport Senior Center 10

11 119 West Main Street Smethport, PA Dates: March 20, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. Please contact: Jill Simms-Yingling, Senior Center Director, at Greater Bradford Senior Activity Center 60 Campus Drive Bradford, PA Dates: March 23, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. Please contact: Carol Steck, Senior Center Director, at Montgomery Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) - new Generations of Indian Valley 259 North Second Street Souderton, PA Dates: April 12, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Please contact: Amy Stover, Program Director, at Open Link 517 Jefferson Street East Greenville, PA Dates: March 23, 2017 & March 30, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m. Please contact: Sheila Ruth, Center Manager, at Northumberland Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital 4200 Hospital Rd Coal Township, PA Schedule: Thursdays, March 2, April 6, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Maria Welch at Website: events.geisinger.org/events.cfm Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital 4200 Hospital Rd Coal Township, PA Schedule: Wednesdays - April 5, 2017 to May 10, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Please contact: GHP Wellness at Website: events.geisinger.org/events.cfm 11

12 Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital 4200 Hospital Rd Coal Township, PA Schedule: Fridays, May 5, 2017 June 9, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please contact: GHP Wellness at Website: Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital 4200 Hospital Rd Coal Township, PA Schedule: Mondays, June 5, 2017 July 17, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Please contact: GHP Wellness at Website: Pauline House 1136 Chestnut Street Kulpmont, PA Schedule: March 2, 2017 to April 6, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: GHP Wellness at Website: Perry Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) Marysville Sr. Center 198 Leonard Street Marysville, PA Date: April 4, May 25, 2017 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Please contact: Allyson Valentine, Outreach Coordinator at Philadelphia Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Philadelphia Senior Center Avenue of the Arts 509 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA Schedule: March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 6, & 13, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m. Please contact: Edwina Griggs, Program Coordinator at Philadelphia Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Mahlon Lewis Residence 5600 Race Street Philadelphia, PA

13 Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 13, 2017 Time: 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Leah Lewis at Philadelphia - Center in the Park Health Promotion/Evidence-Based Programs Winter/Spring 2017 On Site Classes Center in the Park 5818 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA To register for any of the below workshops contact: Delores Palmer ext. 305 or by info@centerinthepark.org Philadelphia - Pain Self-Management Program: PSMP Do you wake up every morning looking for relief from pain in your shoulders, lower back, fibromyalgia, arthritis etc. If you are 60 +, learn how to manage that pain you have been living with for many years. This is a free 6 week class. Class will start: Wednesday, April 5, Time: 9:00 11:30 am Philadelphia - National Council on Aging s Aging Mastery Program: AMP Empowers older adults to make impactful changes in their life behaviors. We are living longer. Are we living better? After completing this 10 Week program your answer will be yes. Classes will start: April 7, Time: 10:00 11:30 am Off Site Classes - Facilitated by Center in the Park Lay Leaders New Covenant Church of Philadelphia 7500 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA Hosting: Pain Self-Management Program Date March 2, April 6, 2017 Time 10:00 am -12:30 pm St Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Church th Avenue Philadelphia, PA Hosting: Pain Self Management Program Date April 13, 2017 May 18, 2017 Time 10:30am -1:00 pm Schuylkill Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) All Saints Catholic Church 17 N Cleveland Street McAdoo, PA Schedule: March 20, 23, 27, 30 and April 3, 6, 10 & 13, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Jenny Wagner, Community Wellness Coordinator, Diakon Community Services, at Schuylkill - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Providence Place Senior Living 13

14 2200 First Avenue Pottsville Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please contact: Jenny Wagner at Susquehanna 10-Keys to Healthy Aging (education on taking control of your health and Medicare Preventative Services) B/S/S/T AAA, Inc. office 157 Spruce St Montrose, PA Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays May 23 June 22, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, Health & Wellness Coordinator at Tioga Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Mansfield Senior Center 1103 South Main St Mansfield, PA Dates: April 6, 2017-May 11, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, Health & Wellness Coordinator at Tioga 10-Keys to Healthy Aging (education on taking control of your health and Medicare Preventative Services) Mansfield Senior Center 1101 S. Main St Mansfield, PA Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays May 23 June 22, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, Health & Wellness Coordinator at Union Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Mifflinburg YMCA Center 333 East Chestnut Street Mifflinburg, PA Dates: Thursdays, March 2 - April 6, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Please contact: Angela Haines at Westmoreland Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Latrobe Center For Active Adults Fifth Ward School Building, 15 Avenue C Latrobe, PA Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3, & 10,

15 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Sharon McElhoes, Supervisor, at Mckenna Center For Active Adults 971 Old Salem Road Greensburg, PA Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 6, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Mary Biagini, Supervisor, at Westmoreland Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) New Kensington Center For Active Adults 1039 Third Avenue New Florence, PA Date: March 24, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - (Break for Lunch) Contact: Bonnie Dudek, Supervisor, at East Vandergrift Center For Active Adults 400 McKinley Avenue East Vandergrift, PA Date: April 24, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - (Break for Lunch) Contact: Dee Wilson, Supervisor, at Valley Center For Active Adults 135 Kalassay Drive Ligonier, PA Date: April 14, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - (Break for Lunch) Contact: Judy Holden, Supervisor, at New Alexandria Center for Active Adults Community Center, 207 Main Street New Alexandria, PA Date: May 5, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - (Break for Lunch) Contact: Ms. Dale Rowles, Supervisor, at York 10-Keys to Healthy Aging (education on taking control of your health and Medicare Preventative Services) YMCA 90 North Newberry Street York, PA Date: Thursdays March 23 April 20,

16 Time: 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Please contact: YMCA at York Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of York 1850 Normandie Drive York, PA Schedule: April 4, 11, 18, 25, and May 2, and 9, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Please contact: Megan Craley, Administrative Officer 1, at York County ANNEX Building Classroom #3 112 Pleasant Acres Rd York, PA Schedule: April 20, 27, and May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Megan Craley, Administrative Officer 1, at St. Peter s Lutheran Church 947 N. George Street York, PA Schedule: July 13, 20, 27, and August 3, 10, and 17, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Megan Craley, Administrative Officer 1, at PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources Bradford County Event: Medicare Seminar, sponsored by PA Link Description: Basics of Medicare presented by the APPRISE Program Location: Sons of Italy, 301 Desmond St., Sayre, PA Date: Thursday March 30, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, PA Link Coordinator at or twarner@bsstaaa.org Deadline: Please call by March 23 rd Bradford County Event: Scams and ID Theft Seminar Description: Presentation by the Pennsylvania Attorney s General Office on scams and how to avoid ID Theft. Location: Towanda Independent Baptist Church, 109 Cherry St., Towanda, PA Date: Thursday, April 12, 2017 Time: 10:00 am.-12:00p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, PA Link Coordinator at or twarner@bsstaaa.org Deadline: Please call by April 5 th 16

17 Bradford County Event: Cascading Effects of Aging: working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Description: The cascading effects of both the emotional and physical change can present with behavioral and psychiatric symptoms in individuals with intellectual disabilities. This presentation will discuss the normal age related changes in older individuals and the specific changes that present in individuals with Down s Syndrome. This seminar targets all professionals working in the aging, intellectual/ developmental disabilities, mental health, substance abuse or long-term care systems. Presented by Linda Shumaker at the PA Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition. Location: Wysox Fire Hall, 111 Lake Rd., Wysox, PA Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, PA Link Coordinator at or twarner@bsstaaa.org Deadline: Please call by May 15 th Lehigh/Northampton Counties Event: PA Link Networking Meeting Description: An opportunity to network and make valuable contacts while learning about community programs and services. Location: Northampton County Human Services Building 2801 Emrick Blvd in Bethlehem, PA Date: March 8, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Contact: kimberlymelusky@lehighcounty.org Phone Registration Deadline: Training is free, but registration is required. Luzerne/Wyoming/Lackawanna/Carbon Counties Event: Hoarding Behavioral Workshop Description: Linda Schumaker, RN, Outreach Coordinator for the PA Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition will be discussing hoarding as a disease, as well as hoarding behaviors, demographics, assessments and treatment Location: Mercy Center Skilled Nursing and Personal Care, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA Date: April 5, 2017 Time: Registration - 9:15 a.m. -10:00 a.m. / Training - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Julie ccaging14@ptd.net Seating is limited Registration Deadline: March 24, 2017 Schuylkill County Event: Schuylkill PA Link Partner Meeting Description: Join PA Link to meet other like-minded professionals who are working to help local seniors and individuals with disabilities. Topics will include the role of the Register of Wills and legal issues when someone passes away. Guest speakers will include Theresa Santai Gaffney, Schuylkill County Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans Court, Hank Clarke, Esq. and Melissa Clarke, Director of Admissions at Luther Ridge. There is no cost to attend. Location: Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, 160 Red Horse Road, Pottsville, PA Date: March 9, 2017 Time: 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Contact: Melissa Bottorf, Lead Link Coordinator mbottorf2016@gmail.com Phone

18 Registration Deadline: None Sullivan County Event: Medicare Seminar, sponsored by PA Link Description: Basics of Medicare presented by the APPRISE Program Location: Endless Winds Fire Company, 9121 Route 154, Shunk, Pa Date: Thursday, March 23, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, PA Link Coordinator at or Deadline: Please call by March 16 th Susquehanna County Event: Medicare Seminar, sponsored by PA Link Description: Basics of Medicare presented by the APPRISE Program Location: Forest City EMS Building, 380 Railroad St., Forest City, Pa Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, PA Link Coordinator at or Deadline: Please call by March 15 th Susquehanna County Event: Scams and ID Theft Seminar Description: Presentation by the Pennsylvania Attorney s General Office on scams and how to avoid ID Theft. Location: New Milford Methodist Church, 65 Pratt St., New Milford, Pa Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, PA Link Coordinator at or twarner@bsstaaa.org Deadline: Please call by June 1 st Tioga County Event: Medicare Seminar, sponsored by PA Link Description: Basics of Medicare presented by the APPRISE Program Location: Knoxville Community Room, 301 Main St., Knoxville, Pa Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Tiffani Warner, PA Link Coordinator at or twarner@bsstaaa.org Deadline: Please call by March 21 st Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Columbia and Montour Counties Event: Susquehanna Valley Region Affordable Housing Forum Description: PA Link and the Self-Determination Housing Project of PA are hosting a free Affordable Housing Forum. The morning will include interactive sessions and networking with fellow community partners. Discussions and presentations will focus on how we can work together on complex, non-traditional housing options in our communities. A full agenda and registration is available online at Location: Union County Government Building at 155 North 15 th Street, Lewisburg, PA Date: April 5, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Contact: Melissa Bottorf, Lead Link Coordinator mbottorf2016@gmail.com 18

19 Phone Registration Deadline: April 3, Register at Union County Event: River Valley Senior Providers Group Meeting Description: Join PA Link to meet other like-minded professionals from a seven county area who are working to help local seniors and individuals with disabilities. Our March RVSPG Meeting will be held at CRI at Brookpark Farms in Lewisburg. Shaun Hayes, Karen Heyler and the team from CRI will provide an overview of the services they offer as a community-based, non-residential, non-profit corporation. There is no cost to attend. Location: Community Resources Inc., 11 Reitz Blvd. #105, Lewisburg, PA Date: March 8, 2017 Time: 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Contact: Melissa Bottorf, Lead Link Coordinator mbottorf2016@gmail.com Phone Registration Deadline: None Announcements Save the Date! - Health & Wellness Conference The annual Health & Wellness conference provides training, as well as, a networking opportunity for Health & Wellness Coordinators, AAA staff, Health & Wellness Advisory members, and community partners. Date: May 17, 2017 Location: The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Avenue, State College, PA Phone: (814) Save The Date! - Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association Annual Conference The Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association (PADSA) will be holding its annual conference this year on Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27 at the Harrisburg Hilton beginning with morning with your legislators. We will kick off the conference a bit different this year On the Hill. Advocacy breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning followed by visits at 9 a.m. We will also be offering a pre-intensive Wednesday morning - How to Start an Adult Day Center lead by current and former board members of PADSA. The conference will officially begin in the afternoon with Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne. Please visit for more details or if you d like to be a sponsor, vendor or advertiser please contact Tina Hess, Conference Chair at or at thess@goodnewsconsulting.com. PennSERVE Announces a Request for Applications for Pennsylvania AmeriCorps State Formula Grants Grants are available for the planning and/or operation of AmeriCorps national service programs by community and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions. Two types of grants are available: program operating grants and planning grants. A Notice of Intent to Apply is required to be eligible for this competition and is due by Friday, March 24, at 5:00 p.m. Applications are due Thursday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m. 19

20 For more information and to apply, visit Senior Corps RSVP - Notice of Funding Opportunity The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced a new grant opportunity intended to increase the impact of national service in one or more counties across the country. RSVP grants support volunteers age 55 years and older in activities that serve community needs and respond to the National Performance Measures in the following focus areas: disaster; education; economic opportunity; environment; healthy futures; and veterans and military families. In addition to addressing the focus areas above, CNCS is particularly interested in supporting applications that propose to include the priority areas of elder justice, education intergenerational programming, access to care opioid abuse, aging in place transportation, and economic opportunity housing. Click here to view the announcement Alzheimer's Association Annual Dementia Conference - April 24th in King of Prussia, PA Join the Alzheimer's Association on April 24, 2017 in King of Prussia, PA for the Annual Southeastern Pennsylvania Dementia Conference. Learn from national and regional dementia experts and attend a variety of specialized & interactive workshops to customize your learning experience. Visit with local healthcare vendors and network with 450+ family caregivers and healthcare professionals. CE applications will be submitted for nurses and social workers. For sponsorship opportunities, contact: kristina.prendergast@alz.org or call our 24/7 Helpline Alzheimer s and Dementia Care Relief Grant Program Hilarity for Charity and the Home Instead Senior Care network are working together to award inhome care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer s disease or other dementias. Hilarity for Charity is proud to have awarded over 110,000 hours of in-home respite care across the United States and Canada. Guidelines & Eligibility The Alzheimer s and Dementia Care Relief Advisory Board will review all applications on a monthly basis. They will be looking for key indicators such as: diagnosis, financial need, emotional need, and access to social support. Please be as detailed as possible. Grants will be awarded on a quarterly basis. To be eligible for Alzheimer s and Dementia Care Grant, the caregiver(s) or loved one living with Alzheimer s & Dementia must fit within the following criteria. 1. Currently living at home with Alzheimer s disease or related Dementia. 2. Caregiver(s) is facing financial and emotional hardships due to the unique challenges of Alzheimer s or related Dementia. 3. Resides in the United States or Canada. Alzheimer s and Dementia Care Relief Grant Program will award three types of Grants: Year Long Grants which consist of 25 hours per week for 52 weeks; Mid Length Grants which consist of 15 hours per week for 52 weeks to be used in hourly increments agreed upon by the caregiver and local provider, and within the calendar year; and Short Term Relief Grants which consist of a one-time 25-hour grant to be used in hourly increments agreed upon by the caregiver and local provider, and within calendar year. 20

21 The goal of the Alzheimer s Care Grant Program is to provide exceptional in-home care to families affected by this disease and to give these families support and rest. For more information click here. 21