May 26, Message from the Secretary

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1 May 26, 2017 Message from the Secretary As we enter the Memorial Day weekend, it s easy to focus our attention on backyard barbecues, spending time with family and friends, and looking forward to the relaxing and warm days of summer. But, it s important to remind ourselves that Memorial Day is a day dedicated to honoring all those who sacrificed their lives in service to this great nation. In researching the purpose of, and history of Memorial Day, I stumbled across some interesting tidbits to share with you, which include: In May 1868, General John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of the Union veterans group known as the Grand Army of the Republic, decreed that May 30th should become a nationwide day of commemoration for soldiers killed in the Civil War. This late date in May was chosen because it was a rare day that did not fall on the anniversary of a Civil War battle, and it was thought that the spring flowers were sure to be in full bloom. Originally, the day was known as Decoration Day, recognizing that it was a time when family and friends would honor those who died serving the country by decorating their graves with beautiful spring flowers. The flower of choice at that time was poppies. The official birthplace of Memorial Day is often disputed. Boalsburg, Pennsylvania claims that they are the first celebrants of the holiday as in 1864 a group of women gathered to mourn those recently fallen at Gettysburg. Carbondale, Illinois, also claim the holiday as theirs thanks to a parade that was held in 1866, which was led by General John A. Logan. Ultimately, there is only one town that holds the official recognition from the government, and that is Waterloo, New York. In 1966, after more than 100 years of community-wide celebrations of the holiday, then President Lyndon Johnson recognized this tiny village as the holiday s birthplace. In 1971, United States Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which declared Memorial Day as a national holiday and officially set the holiday as the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. To ensure that the sacrifices of America s fallen heroes are never forgotten, in December 2000, the United States Congress passed, and the president signed into law the National Moment of Remembrance Act, which created the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. The commission s charter is to encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity. The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on every Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. It s the one minute we should all take to pay tribute to those who have given so much to protect and defend our nation. 1

2 In closing, I share with you an excerpt from an article that I stumbled upon while preparing this Memorial Day message, written by Mort Marks, for The Villager: Freedom, contrary to the sound of that word, is not free. It comes at a high price, and those who pay the ultimate do not get to share in its benefits. Only we who are left behind are the fortunate ones. Hence, we have the obligation and duty to remember that the only reason we now live in a free society is because some Americans stood up for freedom and fell while trying to defend its supremacy. Teresa Osborne Secretary Personnel Updates Trevor Monk is transferring on June 2, 2017, from a Press Assistant position in the Communications Office to a Deputy Communications Director position in the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Press Office. His address will remain the same. Queenette Echefu is starting on 5/31/17 as a Legal Extern in the Office of Chief Counsel. She can be reached at , c-qechefu@pa.gov. Congratulations to Denise Getgen, Director of the Protective Services Office, for receiving the 2016 Governor s Award for Excellence for her dedication to public service! The Governor s Awards for Excellence recognize commonwealth employees for exemplary service that reflects initiative, leadership, innovation, and increased efficiency. Denise is one of 37 state employees to be honored for At a ceremony on May 22nd, she was recognized for her efforts to coordinate and collaborate with programs across state agencies to prevent and assist victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Protective Services Office SAVE THE DATE! Pennsylvania Department of Aging Annual Protective Services Conference October 26 27, 2017 Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA Additional details and registration information will be available this summer! Save the Dates! Cross Training Opportunities Through the collaborative efforts of PDA, PCCD, PCAR and PCADV, we are pleased to announce the dates of 4, one-day long statewide training symposiums at locations across PA. Every AAA must be represented at one of these training opportunities. All trainings will be held from 9 am 4 pm on the dates as follows: Symposium #1 - June 6, Butler County - American Legion Post #778, 150 Legion Memorial Ln, Butler, PA Symposium #2 - June 13, Clearfield County - Lock Haven University, 201 University Dr, Clearfield, PA

3 Symposium #3 - June 20, Union/Snyder Counties - Government Training Center, 155 N. 15th St, Lewisburg, PA Symposium #4 - June 27, Montgomery County - Temple University/Ambler Campus Learning Ctr, 580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler, PA 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) LifeSpan Knoxville Resource Center 320 Brownsville Rd Pittsburgh, PA Date: May 30, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Contact: Jessica Gettig, Regional Manager, at Berks Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) LVPG Family Medicine Hamburg 700 Hawk Ridge Drive Hamburg, PA Dates: Wednesdays, May 25, 2017 June 29, 2017 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please contact: Ann Barlet, Public Advocacy & Outreach Manager at Blair Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Central Blair Senior Center, Blair Senior Services, Inc th Avenue Altoona, PA Schedule: Mondays, June 12, 2017 July 24, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Aubrey Lidwell, Community Services Program Coordinator, at Website: Bucks Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Center 8040 Route 611 Ottsville, PA Schedule: Thursdays, April 20, June 1, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please contact: Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Center at

4 Bucks Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Northampton Twp. Senior Center 165 Township Road Richboro, PA Dates: Wednesdays, April 19, May 31, 2017 Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please contact: Northampton Twp. Senior Center at Butler Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Historic Lafayette Apartments 302 S Main Street Butler, PA Date: June 27, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Contact: Brittany Buzzelli, Health and Wellness Coordinator, at Carbon Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Jim Thorpe/Penn Kidder Senior Center 995 State Route 903 Jim Thorpe, PA Schedule: Fridays, June 2, 2017 July 7, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Anne Horrigan, at (ext. 227) Chester Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Trinity House 15 Leopard Rd Berwyn Schedule: Tuesdays, May 16, June 20, 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Please contact: Nicole Robinson, at Clearfield Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Graysone Court Villas 650 Leonard Street Clearfield, PA Dates: Thursdays, September 7, October 12, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please contact: Heather Ressler at Clearfield Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Clearfield Center for Active Living 116 South 2nd Street Clearfield, PA Schedule: Tuesdays, May 2, June 5,

5 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Please contact: Cheryl Mosley, Clearfield Center for Active Living Manager, at Decatur Village 65 Irwin Drive Philipsburg, PA Schedule: Thursdays, June 8, July 13, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Pam, Director at Decatur Village, at Coalport Center For Active Living 850 Rear Main Street; Glendale Medical Center Complex Coalport, PA Schedule: Fridays, August 4, September 8, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Sharon Hamilton, Center Manager, at 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. All activities are posted 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

6 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 Delaware Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Surrey Broomall 144 Lawrence Road Broomall, PA Dates: Mondays, May 1, 2017 June 12, 2017 Time: TBD Please contact: Kathy Henderson at Glen Mills Senior Living 242 Baltimore Pike Glen Mills, PA Dates: April 27, 2017 June 1, 2017 Time: 1:30 p.m. Please contact: Kathy Henderson at Delaware Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Plush Mills Senior Living 501 Plush Mill Rd. Wallingford, PA Schedule: Tuesdays, May 23, 2017 June 27, 2017 Time: 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Contact: Ellen Williams, Health & Wellness Program Manager, at Delaware Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Schoolhouse Senior Center 600 Swarthmore Avenue Folsom, PA Dates: Tuesdays, June 6, 2017 and June 13, 2017 Time: 12:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Please contact: Schoolhouse Senior Center at Friendship Circle Senior Center 1515 Lansdowne Avenue Darby, PA Dates: June 8, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 2:45 p.m. 6

7 Please contact: Friendship Circle Senior Center at Indiana Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) 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: Indiana Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Saltsburg Social Center 212 Point Street Saltsburg, Pa Dates: Thursdays, May 25, 2017 and June 1, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Margaret Kupchella, Center Manager, at Mahoning Hills Social Center Rt. 119 Hwy. North Punxsutawney, PA Dates: Wednesdays, June 7, 2017 and June 14, 2017 Time: 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Mary Beth Wilson, Center Manager at Two Lick Valley Social Center 450 Franklin Street Clymer, PA Dates: Wednesdays, June 7, 2017 and June 14, 2017 Time: 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Please contact: Betsy Miller, Center Manager, at Armagh Fire Hall Rt 56 E Armagh, PA Dates: Tuesdays, June 20, 2017 and June 27,

8 Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Ashlee Long, Center Manager, at Indiana Social Center 1001 Oak Street Indiana, PA Dates: Wednesdays, June 21, 2017 and June 28, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Lori Sarver, Center Manager, at Lackawanna Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Voluntary Action Center 829 Jefferson Avenue Scranton, PA Dates: Thursdays, May 18, July 6, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Please contact: Nancy Post, Health & 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 Time: 11:00 a.m. Please contact: Nancy Post, Health and Wellness Coordinator, at Lutherwood 1 Lake Scranton Rd. Scranton, PA Schedule: July 10, 2017 August 31, 2017 Time: 3:30 p.m. Please contact: Wendy Carlin, Social Services Coordinator, at Lackawanna Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Carbondale Senior Center 66 N Church Street Carbondale, PA Dates: June 20 and 22, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Please contact: Nancy Post, Health and Wellness Coordinator, at Lancaster Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine Community Health and Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike 8

9 Lancaster, PA Dates: Thursdays, July 6, August 10, 2017 Time: 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Please contact: Derek Bendetti, Health Promotion/Activity Coordinator at 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, Lawrence Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) UPMC Jameson Place Apartments 3345 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA Date: June 21, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Contact: Geralyn Cavallo, Health and Wellness Assistant, at ext Lehigh Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) 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 Luzerne 10-Keys to Healthy Aging (education on taking control of your health and Medicare Preventative Services) Rose Tucker Active Adult Center 145 East Green Street Nanticoke, PA Date: Wednesdays, September 6, 2017 October 4, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Please contact: Gail Voyton, Center Director, Lycoming Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Lincoln Center 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport, PA Dates: June 13, 2017 and June 20, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 9

10 Please contact: Tammy Frye, Health Nutrition and Fitness Center Coordinator, at Monroe Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Loder Senior Center 62 Analomink Street East Stroudsburg, PA Dates: Tuesdays, May 23, 2017 June 27, 2017 Time: 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Please contact: LaTania Jones, Health & Wellness Coordinator, at Montgomery Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) The Center at the Open Link 517 Jefferson Street East Greenville, PA Dates: Fridays, June 9, July 14, 2017 Time: 1:00 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: 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: Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital 4200 Hospital Rd Coal Township, PA Schedule: Thursdays, July 6, 2017 August 10, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: GHP Wellness at Weblink: 10

11 Perry Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Central Perry Senior Center 227 West Main Street New Bloomfield, PA Dates: June 12, 2017 and June 15, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Please contact: Allyson Valentine, Outreach Coordinator at Philadelphia Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with chronic pain) West Philadelphia Senior Community Center North 41 st Street Philadelphia, PA Schedule: Tuesdays, May 2, 2017 June 6, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. Please contact: Helen Rayon at , ext Center at Journeys Way 403 Rector Street Philadelphia, PA Schedule: Wednesdays, May 24, 2017 June 28, 2017 Time: 1:30 p.m. Please contact: Rebecca Kochman at Philadelphia Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Stephen Klein Wellness Center 2144 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA Dates: Fridays, May 12, 2017 June 23, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. Contact: Neva White, Senior Health Educator, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Hamilton Building 10 th and Locust Streets Philadelphia, PA Dates: Thursdays, May 25, 2017 June 29, 2017 Time: 12:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Contact: Neva White, Senior Health Educator, 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,

12 Time: 9:30 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 Warren Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Allegheny Community Center 42 Clark Street Warren, PA Schedule: Wednesdays, June 14 - July 19, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Please contact: Lynn Espin, Health and Wellness Coordinator, at Warren Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) Warren YMCA 212 Lexington Avenue Warren, PA Schedule: Mondays, June 5 July 10, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Please contact: Chris Dolan at Warren Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) Sheffield Hospitality Center 519 S Main Street Sheffield, PA Dates: July 17, 2017 and July 24, 2017 Time: 10:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Please contact: Sherry Servesko, Sheffield Senior Center Director, at Washington Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) First Christian Church 615 E. Beau Street Washington, PA Dates: May 25, 2017 June 29, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Please contact: Patricia Mounts, Health & Wellness Coordinator, at

13 Wayne Healthy Steps in Motion (exercise classes for strength & balance) Hamlin Senior Center 15 Township Building Road Hamlin, PA Dates: April 19, 2017 June 14, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Please contact: Sunshine Bryant, Hamlin Center Manager, at Wayne Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) Honesdale Senior Center th Street Honesdale, PA Dates: Fridays, May 26, 2017 June 30, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Please contact: Diane Riveland, CDSM Master Trainer, at Westmoreland Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life) 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 Wyoming 10-Keys to Healthy Aging (education on taking control of your health and Medicare Preventative Services) Laceyville Public Library West Main Street Laceyville, PA Date: Thursdays, Beginning June 29, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Please contact: Mary Tyler, Librarian, at York Diabetes Self-Management Program (education on living a healthier life with Diabetes) 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 Country Meadows Leader Heights 2760 Pine Grove Road York, PA Schedule: Thursdays, May 25, 2017 June 29,

14 Time: 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Please contact: Megan Craley, Administrative Officer 1, at York Healthy Steps for Older Adults (fall risk screening & education) York Jewish Community Center 2000 Hollywood Drive York, PA Dates: September 13 and September Time: 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Please contact: Megan Craley, Administrative Officer I, at PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources Adams & York County Event: Making A Difference In the lives of people with Dementia Description: Free Seminar designed for family caregivers to help in: What to expect as the disease progresses How to communicate better with someone with Dementia or memory loss Techniques and approaches for different stages of Dementia Simple activities & games Updated medical advances & research Location: Cross Keys Village, Nicarry Meetinghouse, 2990 Carlisle Pk, New Oxford Date: Friday, June 2 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Contact: Phone Adams County Event: Spring Fling Description: Spring Fling, PA Link and Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. are partnering for an Information Fair for Older Adults & People with Disabilities. There will be Exhibitors, Health Screenings, and Entertainment featuring the Apple Core Band, Door Prizes and Bingo Location: Gettysburg College - Hauser Field House Date: Wednesday, May 31st Time: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Contact: Pat Isch, Adams County PA Link Coordinator, adrc@acofa.org Berks County Event: Bernville Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service. Description: A parade to honor all those who served their country as well as those currently serving. The parade begins at the Penn-Bernville Elementary School, continues down Main Street and ends at Umbenhauer Park. Location: Bernville, PA Date: May 29 2:00 pm. Contact: n/a. Registration Deadline: n/a. Berks County Event: Veterans EXPO & Job Fair 14

15 Description: The Veterans Expo & Job Fair is intended for active military and veterans of all ages, men and women, from all branches of service and their families. The Expo is being held to ensure that eligible individuals are aware of the benefits they have earned. Location: Crowne Plaza Reading, 1741 Papermill Road, Reading, PA Date: May 31 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Contact: Kimberly Shaffer Registration Deadline: none. Berks County Event: The Circle of Life Coalition s June 2017 Seminar Life Review Presented by N. Thomas Johnson-Medland Description: Life Review is a process in which hospice patients and their family members dig into the life that the patient has lived. It is a way to unearth a sense of direction for reconciliation, therapeutic exploration, coping, or celebration at end-of-life. Life Review can impact the overall direction of care planning within the psycho-social aspects of hospice care. Join us for an informative and reflective presentation. Location: The McGlinn Conference and Spirituality Center, 460 St. Bernardine Street Reading, PA Date: June 1 8:15 am to 9:15 am. Contact: n/a Registration Deadline: none. Centre County Event: Geriatric Interest Network Spring Conference HOT Topics in Aging Description: The Centre County GIN in collaboration with PA Link will present their Spring Professional Conference. FeatureD speaker is Terri Clark from the SAGE Institute. Topics will include Sexcessful Aging, Welcoming LGBT Seniors, and Best Practices for Inclusion. 6 CEUs are pending for NHA, SW, PCHA and case management. Location: Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Park Blvd., State College, PA Date: May 5, 2017 Time: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Contact: Sandy Schuckers ssschuckers@centrecountypa.gov Phone Registration Deadline: Registration at Delaware County Event: 2017 Caregiver Academy Description: Caregivers will learn from professionals covering subject areas relevant and helpful to caregivers, including expert psychologists and licensed clinical social workers. Caregiver Tools which will include items such as books or CD s reinforcing the learning experience will be provided to the first 25 registered attendees. Peace of mind to the caregiver will also be provided by offering on-site activity-focused respite care for care receivers who attend with their caregiver. All six sessions are free of charge. Location: Good Neighbor Senior Center, 1085 Hook Rd, Sharon Hill, PA Date: Every other Thursday starting April 6 th. (April 20 th ; May 4th, 18 th ; June 1 st, 15th) from 4:00-5:30pm Contact: Joanne Graham or Bea McGlone at Registration Deadline: None 15

16 Lebanon County Event: Building Workforce partnerships panel discussion to look at constructing new initiatives Description: The Lebanon Valley Workforce Alliance presents a keynote panel roundtable discussion on workforce initiatives, opportunities and resources. Location: Multipurpose Room, Harrisburg Area Community College Lebanon Campus, 735 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA Date: May 31 8:00 am - noon Contact: n/a Registration Deadline: n/a Lebanon County Event: Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources Lebanon County partners network cross-training meeting. Description: The monthly partners network meeting and cross-training features two presenters: Vicki Hoak, executive director, Pennsylvania Homecare Association and Bill Ames, Ames Home Services. The meeting is open to everyone and FREE. Location: Ames Home Services, 240 Hinkle Road, Annville, PA. Date: June 2 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Contact: If you require accommodation or want more information, call or text to Brian Long, Link coordinator at or blllink@mail.com Registration Deadline: May 31. Lehigh/Northampton Counties Event: Empowering Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Conference Description: A conference to educate professionals about empowering individuals who are aging with an intellectual disability. Location: De Sales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA Date: June 7, 2017 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: kimberlymelusky@lehighcounty.org Phone Registration Deadline: Registration is $45.00 and deadline to register is May 19, Lehigh/Northampton Counties Event: Empowering Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Conference Description: A conference to educate professionals about empowering individuals who are aging with an intellectual disability. Location: De Sales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA Date: June 7, 2017 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: kimberlymelusky@lehighcounty.org Phone Registration Deadline: Registration is $45.00 and deadline to register is May 19, Luzerne/Wyoming/Lackawanna/Carbon Counties Event: What it Means to Grow Old for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Description: Linda Schumaker, RN, Outreach Coordinator for the PA Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition will be training on identifying signs of mental disorder that should be assessed by a professional. Education includes normal age related physical and mental 16

17 changes, psychiatric issues including depression, dementia,and early intervention of delirium in clients with chronic mental illness or intellectual disabilities. Location: Genetti s Conference Center, 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Date: June 9, 2017 Time: 8:30-9:30-Registration/ Workshop: 9:30-3:30 Contact: Julie ccaging14@ptd.net There is no fee for this workshop and lunch is included. Registration Deadline: May 29, 2017 Lycoming 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 May RVSPG Meeting will be held at The Hillside Senior Living Community in Montoursville. Stacy Milheim, Community Liaison for Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA will speak about Understanding Older Adult Aggression. There is no cost to attend. Location: Hillside Senior Living Community, 2725 Four Mile Drive, Montoursville, PA Date: May 10, 2017 Time: 7:45 AM 9:00 AM Contact: Melissa Bottorf, Lead Link Coordinator mbottorf2016@gmail.com Phone Registration Deadline: None 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. Guest speakers will be Kevin Cope from Hope for Veterans, Kristie Ondisco from Arcadia Visiting Nurses and Alicia Smith from Seton Manor. There is no cost to attend. Location: Seton Manor, 1000 Seton Drive, Orwigsburg, PA Date: May 11, 2017 Time: 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Contact: Melissa Bottorf, Lead Link Coordinator mbottorf2016@gmail.com Phone Registration Deadline: None 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 Westmoreland County Event: Veterans Resource Training 17

18 Description: Various resources for Veterans will be discussed by Veteran s Affairs, Veterans Homeless Program, White Oak Vet Center, Vietnam Veterans of America & Southwest PA Veterans Home. The event is FREE. Location: The Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Rd. Greensburg, PA Date: Tuesday, June 6 Time: 8:30am-12:00pm Contact: palinkcoordinator5@gmail.com or call (724) by May 26 th, leave a message to register. Washington County Event: Western PA Regional Housing Services Forum Description: Join PHFA, PA Link, and other agencies for a great opportunity to meet resources in your community and network with other professionals in our field. We have created the agenda to explore and share resources that support you in meeting the needs of families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Presenters include: Washington County Drug & Alcohol Commission, United Health Care, Teen Outreach Program, Domestic Violence Services of SW Pa, and Transitional Paths to Independent Living. Location: Ramada Inn at 1170 W. Chestnut Street, Washington, PA Date: Thursday, June 1, 2017 Time: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm. Contact: Cost for the forum is $10.00 which includes lunch. Fee must be paid by Monday, May 29. Register by ing Melissa Mmedernach@phfa.org. In the , include forum location as the Subject. Send payment of $10, check or money order, made out to PHFA. Mail to: PHFA Housing Services Department, ATTN: Melissa Medernach, 211 N. Front Street. Harrisburg, PA Receipt for payment will be available day of the forum. York County Event: Rediscover York-A First Friday Event for Older Adults (Rescheduled) Description: Rediscover all the City of York has to offer! Meet many PA Link Community Partners and learn about services to help adults 50+ live longer and stronger in the place they call home. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and fun! Open to all ages! For more information visit Location: Cherry Lane Downtown York PA Date: Friday, June 2, 2017 Time: 11 a.m. 3 p.m Contact: Pat Isch, York County PA Link Coordinator, adrc@acofa.org Announcements Creative Aging a Program of: startsomething This project was funded by grants from York County Community Foundation s Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging and startsomething. Our deepest appreciation for their grants that will fund our 3rd residency: More Acrylic Painting. Classes are Mondays, July 10-August 28, from 12:00-1:30pm, preregistration required. Aging Services Specialist civil service exam open The Aging Services Specialist is a program professional civil service job title used by the Department of Aging. The civil service examination for the Aging Services Specialist is now open and will continue to be open until September 23, To find out more about the exam, please click on Open Test Announcements. You will be taken to the Open Test Announcements page of 18

19 the State Civil Service Commission s website. Click on the Social and Employment Services block and scroll down to the Aging Services Specialist Announcement # Open the Announcement to find information about job duties, qualifications, testing and how to apply. Exam applications can be completed on-line at the State Civil Service Commission s website, If you have questions about the Aging Services Specialist job, please contact Mayra De la Torre Serrano, Recruitment Specialist, in the Department of Aging s Human Resource Office at or mdelatorre@pa.gov. Grant - Relatives As Parents Program As the nation continues to grapple with the toll of the opioid abuse epidemic, particularly in rural areas, more grandparents are raising their children. The Brookdale Foundation group has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for its Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP). Brookdale will select up to 15 programs to receive a seed grant of $15,000 and ongoing technical assistance to create or expand support services to grandparents and other relatives raising children. Any not-for-profit organization can apply for the program, including aging service providers, county agencies, and health care providers. June 15 application due date. 19