Many of you have registered for our local conference, Two Hands Caring: Helping You Help Others. We still have a few spots left and the cost is only $5 per person, including breakfast and lunch. If you are interested in attending, please call Cori Rolón ASAP at
(610) 807-5742 or email her at corir@unitedwayglv.org by May 12th at the latest. We will be giving the final meal count to the venue on the 13th and cannot accept last minute registrations.
Due to funding requirements, the conference is only open to Direct Care Workers working in Lehigh or Northampton Counties.
Training will be provided by Kelly O'Shea Carney, Ph.D., CMC. Dr. Carney is a licensed psychologist and is certified as a geriatric care manager. She has over 20 years of experience in working with older adults. This program meets state requirements for dementia training under state regulations for a variety of geriatric care services. Please check the licensing regulations for your program regarding specific dementia training requirements.
Friday, May 16th, Morning Session
8:30-8:45 Registration and Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Welcome by Donna Zimmerman
9:00 – 10:30 Understanding Dementia
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:15 Behavior Management with Dementia
Friday, May 16th, Afternoon Session
12:15—12:30 Afternoon Registration
12:30 —1:15 Lunch
1:15 – 2:45 Understanding Depression and Anxiety in Elders
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 4:30 Coping With Bereavement
The Training will be held at:
Northampton Memorial Community Center
1601 Laubach Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
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