According to the National Council on Aging, “A new Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center tip sheet provides helpful information and guidance about disability literacy, etiquette, accessibility, accommodations, and inclusion. This tip sheet is useful for anyone offering or wishing to offer evidence-based programs (EBPs) to adults with disabilities.” Click here or on the graphic below to download the entire report.
- About
- Berks County
- Cross-training meetings
- Events
- May 02 and May 12 - “Help Grieving Children” | free public seminars for parents, caregivers and providers
- May 04 - (and every Wednesday) LGBT Support Group at The Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance
- May 05 - Aging Parent Fair at Penn State Health St. Joseph
- May 05 - Circle of Life Coalition presents “The Healing Power of Reiki”
- May 05 - Webinar: Vulnerability, Cognitive Impairment, and Undue Influence: Webinar on Protecting People with Dementia Against Elder Abuse
- May 11 - Epilepsy 101: From Diagnosis to Treatment and Management
- May 12 - BerksEncore’s @Nite 2016 courses
- May 15 - Walk for Mental Wellness
- June 07 – Special training – Providing Services for aging LGBT persons
- June 10 - Veterans’ Expo and Job Fair at the Crowne Plazw Reading Hotel
- June 27 - Medicare Mondays are for you | see the schedule of dates and places
- July 28 - SAVE THE DATE - Hiring our Heroes | A Free Hiring Fair for Veterans, Guard and Reserve Members, Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses
- September 14 - 16 - Everyday Lives Conference at Hershey Lodge
- September 26 - Save the date | 2016 Pennsylvania Community Alliance Summit
- September 27 - Recovery Works Summit 2016
- November 02 & 03 - Pennsylvania’s Hearing Loss EXPO | Put it on your calendar now.
- Berks County Senior Centers
- Berks County Partners Network
- Lancaster County
- Cross-training meetings
- “pecha kuchas”
- Events
- April 30 - Lancaster County women’s expo at Spooky Nook Sports
- April 30 -Light Up the Night, an annual gala event of The Arc of Lancaster County
- May 02 - 06 - Lancaster’s Senior Games are coming - Get in shape and save the date(s)
- May 02 and May 12 – “Help Grieving Children” | free public seminars for parents, caregivers and providers
- May 04 - PA Home Care of Lancaster hosts Alzheimer’s / Dementia Community Education Group at Willow Lakes Outpatient Center
- May 05 – Webinar: Vulnerability, Cognitive Impairment, and Undue Influence: Webinar on Protecting People with Dementia Against Elder Abuse
- May 05-06-07 2016- Spring 2016 Basic Mediation Training offered by Conflict Resolution Services
- May 12 - Disability Empowerment Center at the Barnstormers | reserve your ticket by May 5
- May 12 - No Longer Alone Ministries celebrates 25th Anniversary with mental health awareness event during Mental Health month | FREE screening at Penn Cinemas
- May 13 - Interventions Save Lives | a program at the Ephrata Rec Center
- May 13 - Making a difference in the lives of people with dementia | a FREE seminar
- May 16 - Learn how to live longer and stronger in the place you call home
- May 18 - Lancaster County 50plus EXPO
- May 18 – Epilepsy 101: From Diagnosis to Treatment and Management
- May 19 - Save the date! 5th Annual Early State Symposium | “Navigating the Journey of Dementia”
- May 20 - In Lancaster, it’s “Bike to Work Day”
- May 21 - Save the date | Mental Well-Being EXPO
- June 07 - Special training - Providing Services for aging LGBT persons
- June 14 - Housing: Yours, Mine, Ours | Save the date for the South Central Pennsylvania Regional Housing Summit
- July 28 – FREE hiring fair for veterans, National Guard and Reservists and military spouses
- August 4, 5, 6 - Elder Mediation Training sponsored by Conflict Resolution Services
- September 14 – 16 – Everyday Lives Conference at Hershey Lodge
- September 21 - Lancaster County 50plus EXPO
- September 26 – Save the date | 2016 Pennsylvania Community Alliance Summit
- September 27 – Recovery Works Summit 2016
- November 02 & 03 – Pennsylvania’s Hearing Loss EXPO | Put it on your calendar now.
- November 15 - Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair
- Lancaster County Senior Centers
- Lancaster County Partners Network
- Lebanon County
- Cross-training meetings
- “pecha kuchas”
- Events
- April 30 - Special Breakfast to benefit Life Skills Prom sponsored by Kiwanis Club
- May 05 – Webinar: Vulnerability, Cognitive Impairment, and Undue Influence: Webinar on Protecting People with Dementia Against Elder Abuse
- May 06 - Two cross-training presentations at the Lebanon County Link partners’ network meeting - everyone welcome!
- May 10 and May 24 - Lebanon Parent Café at The Salvation Army
- May 11 … It’s the Lebanon County 50+ Festival … mark your calendars.
- May 12 - Disability Empowerment Center invites you to a Barnstormer’s game | reserve your ticket by May 5
- May 15 - Freedom From Smoking sessions begin; register now
- May 16 - “Swing for the Troops Golf Tournament at Lebanon Country Club
- May 17 … Building the Healthcare Response to Domestic Violence
- May 19 - Community Game Day at HACC Lebanon Campus
- May 19 – Save the date! 5th Annual Early State Symposium | “Navigating the Journey of Dementia”
- May 23 - Free home pre-purchase classes
- May 24 - Military Appreciation Breakfast
- June 03 -Zumbathon at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
- June 07 – Special training – Providing Services for aging LGBT persons
- June 08 (15 and 22, too) – Trauma Awareness & Resiliency Youth Worker Institute at the ELCO High School library
- June 11 - Compeer Corps’ Vet2Vet Benefit Ride
- June 14 – Housing: Yours, Mine, Ours | Save the date for the South Central Pennsylvania Regional Housing Summit
- July 28 – FREE hiring fair for veterans, National Guard and Reservists and military spouses
- September 14 – 16 – Everyday Lives Conference at Hershey Lodge
- September 26 – Save the date | 2016 Pennsylvania Community Alliance Summit
- September 27 – Recovery Works Summit 2016
- October 1 - Lebanon County women’s expo
- November 02 & 03 – Pennsylvania’s Hearing Loss EXPO | Put it on your calendar now.
- Lebanon County Senior Centers
- Lebanon County Partners Network
- NEED HELP? CALL 2-1-1
- Demographics
- Facebook pages
- Information Referral Tool
- Initiatives & projects
- Resources
- affordable homes and apartments
- Area Agencies on Aging Resources
- Disability Rights Network of PA
- Emergency Preparedness
- Financial exploitation
- Guide to Legal Issues for Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
- Lebanon County Resource Guide - 2015
- Links to other sites
- Long-term Care Planning Resources
- PA Council on Independent Living
- PA Department of Aging State Plan on Aging
- PA Developmental Disabilities Council
- Power Point presentations & videos
- Resource Guide for college resources for disabled students
- Resource Guide for College Students Living With Chronic Health Issues
- 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR ACTION
- Wounded Heroes - helpful resource lists for all veterans
- Acknowledgements
