PA Link to Aging & Disability Resources
Counties of Service Area 8
Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union
PA Link Helpline: (800) 753 - 8827
EVENTS
March 16, 2023
PA Link: Back to Basics Webinar
Guardianships 101
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
What if someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and they do not have a POA? What if the POA is not acting in their best interest? At what point is a guardianship necessary and what does that mean?
Why a guardianship may be necessary and the legal process involved
What a guardian CAN and CANNOT do and red flags for professionals to know
Alternatives to a guardianship Register on our website
March 29, 2023
GIN Lunch
12:00 PM - 1 PM
Join us the last Wednesday of each month for an informal networking meeting for the Geriatric Interest Network. Open to anyone and NO RSVPs required.
Bring your cards and fliers and we'll see you then!
Location: 505 Cafe, 505 Washington Blvd. Williamsport (we'll be in the back room)
April 14, 2023
PA Link: Back to Basics Webinar
Hoarding 101
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join our area's hoarding guru Linda Shumaker of Optimizing Aging for this basic/refresher hoarding training.
During the 1 1/2 virtual training, you will learn:
- How to identify hoarding behaviors with your clients.
- How to best approach the topic with your clients and
- How to assist them in finding help and resources for their hoarding behaviors
Register on our website
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Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak are hosting Alzheimer's Support Group Meetings
Virtual: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1 PM (phone or zoom)
In-Person: 3rd Thursday of each month at 2 PM @ Resource Center, 401 Washington Blvd., Williamsport
For more information, view their flier.
EVERY FRIDAY
Nanny's Kitchen - Take & Bake Pizza Sale
Email khughes@avenursofpa.org or call 570-622-7920 x 201 by 12 PM Thursday to place your order.
Pick Up is between 2 PM - 4 PM 1755, W. Market St. Pottsville
Prepared by Avenues Vocational & Employment Services
March 21, 2023
Schuylkill Link Lunch
11:45 AM - 1 PM
Join us for an informal networking meeting for PA Link. Open to anyone and NO RSVPs required. Bring your cards and fliers and we'll see you then!
Location: Vito's Coal Fired Pizza, 400 Terry Rich Blvd, St Clair, PA 17970
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April 12, 2023
9:00 AM
PA Link Statewide Webinar
Topic: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Join Link: https://paaging.webex.com/paaging/j.php?MTID=m30d6916aa9527758bad53484ca1f3fa0
Session number: 2538 279 9497
Session password: link
April 20 2023
Centre County GIN Conference
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
GIN sponsors conferences held in the spring and fall each year.
CEUS (RN, SW, CM, NHA, PCHA, CLE) applications are made for
events as practical.
Legal Updates, End of Life
& Living Life to Its Fullest
Good Shepherd Church
(867 Grays Woods Blvd., Port Matilda, PA 16870)
CEUs pending
View Registration Page
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Dementia Friendly Susquehanna Valley Caregiver Support Group
The vision of DFSV is to make the Susquehanna Valley Region a place where those living with dementia, and their loved ones, feel supported, understood, and included as a valued member of their community.
6 PM - 7 PM
MARCH 16TH
APRIL 27TH
MAY 18TH
To register, contact Elaine Spicher or Karrie Sarisky at (570) 784-5211
In-Person: KREISHER MARSHALL & ASSOCIATES, L LC 401 S MARKET STREET BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
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March 22, 2023
A Conversation about Palliative Care and Hospice with Compassus
6 PM
Brookdale Bloomsburg, 420 Shaffer Road, Bloomsburg, PA
There are many misunderstandings surrounding the word Palliative
Care and Hospice. Susan Smith, RN, MSN, CHPN, Director of Clinical Services for Compassus Hospice will be here to present on both topics and answer your questions!
RSVP to Jasmyn at 570-490-5934
April 12, 2023
RVSPG Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
Nottingham Village
58 Neitz Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
Speaker:
TBD
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May 10, 2023
Marshall, Parker & Weber Elder Law Update
7:30 AM - Breakfast & Registration
8:00 AM - Presentation
Marshall, Parker & Weber is very excited that the 2023 Elder Law Update is going to be IN PERSON! Click on the Registration Link below to let us know you’ll be attending. We'll do the rest - Including sending you a confirmation email.
* PLEASE NOTE: This will serve as our May RVSPG Meeting
Register here
Crafting at The Exchange
The vision of DFSV is to make the Susquehanna Valley Region a place where those living with dementia, and their loved ones, feel supported, understood, and included as a valued member of their community.
2nd Wednesday of each month
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: The Exchange, 24 East Main St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815
To register, contact Elaine Spicher at (570) 784-5211 or elaines@columbiacountylaw.com
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Our Mission Statement
The mission of the PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources is to improve access to long term services and supports for individuals, their loved ones and caregivers, regardless of age, income, or ability, through an integrated network of partner agencies committed to expanding the use of community based solutions, promoting person centered decision making, and enhancing the quality of services.