Phoebe Institute on Aging presents the Home Centered Health Care Workshop!
$35 per person. Half-day workshop, includes lunch.
Workshop Schedule
8:15 am Coffee and Registration
8:30 am– 8:45 am Welcome and Introductions
8:45 am– 10:15 am Dr. Mike Magee Home Centered Health Care: A vision for the future of senior care and services
10:15 am– 10:30 am Break
10:30 am– 11:30 am John Michael Hall Pennsylvania’s vision for long term living
11:30 am– noon Questions and Answers
Noon – 1:30 pm Luncheon and roundtable discussions with aging services leaders
SEATING IS LIMITED!
For more information contact:
Phoebe Institute on Aging
Institutional Advancement #24
1925 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Fax 610.794.5414
E-mail: hhaas@phoebe.org
Call 610.794.5135
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
LVAA Launches the NEW Direct Care Worker Section of Webpage!
For the past several years, the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, a strategic partnership of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, has maintained a website for older adults and those that care for them. One of the sections of the website is dedicated to our Lehigh Valley Direct Care Workers Association.
AND IT IS COMPLETELY REDESIGNED!
Click here to stop by the site today and check out:
* The Come Aboard Booklet -- a downloadable and printable booklet written BY Direct Care Workers FOR Direct Care Workers. It has tips and hints for the first 90 days on the job.
* Minutes for our monthly meetings
* A link to this blog
* Conferences and Trainings
* Information on becoming a member
* Association flyers
Don't forget to check out the other sections of the website for the latest information on transportation, housing, life planning, the BenefitsCheckUp program and more!
AND IT IS COMPLETELY REDESIGNED!
Click here to stop by the site today and check out:
* The Come Aboard Booklet -- a downloadable and printable booklet written BY Direct Care Workers FOR Direct Care Workers. It has tips and hints for the first 90 days on the job.
* Minutes for our monthly meetings
* A link to this blog
* Conferences and Trainings
* Information on becoming a member
* Association flyers
Don't forget to check out the other sections of the website for the latest information on transportation, housing, life planning, the BenefitsCheckUp program and more!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
National Memory Screening Day 2008
Are you concerned for yourself or a family member?
FREE confidential memory screenings are available!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phoebe Terrace Retirement Community
1940 Turner Street, Allentown
Call 610-974-6555 for more information or to reserve your place.
FREE confidential memory screenings are available!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phoebe Terrace Retirement Community
1940 Turner Street, Allentown
Call 610-974-6555 for more information or to reserve your place.
Bayada Training
Bayada invites you to attend our Fall Educational Seminar Dinner
Wednesday November 12th
Reception 4:30 – 5:30; Dinner & Speaker 5:30 – 6:30
Guest Speaker: Lisa Fiore RN, CRRN of
The Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis
Credits Received 1.2 CEU’s
Please RSVP Nancy Dominguez by Nov. 10th Call for directions (610) 829-0100
215 Cedar Park Blvd. Easton Pa 18042
Wednesday November 12th
Reception 4:30 – 5:30; Dinner & Speaker 5:30 – 6:30
Guest Speaker: Lisa Fiore RN, CRRN of
The Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis
Credits Received 1.2 CEU’s
Please RSVP Nancy Dominguez by Nov. 10th Call for directions (610) 829-0100
215 Cedar Park Blvd. Easton Pa 18042
Monday, October 20, 2008
Public Policy Issues Impacting You!
The following information was compiled by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and is provided to you for informational purposes only. The Lehigh Valley Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging (LVAA) and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley do not endorse any specific piece of legislation or candidate.
House Companion to Empowered at Home Act Introduced
On Sept. 28, House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Pallone (D-NJ) and Rep. DeGette (D-CO), introduced H.R. 7212, the House companion to Sen. Kerry’s (D-MA) Empowered at Home Act (S. 3327). The bill is designed to improve states’ ability to provide Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) to eligible beneficiaries.
According to NCOA, both the House and Senate bills would:
In addition, the House bill would increase the federal Medicaid match (FMAP) by five percent for HCBS State Plan Amendment services provided under the DRA. It also would exclude from the asset/resource eligibility criteria for Medicaid HCBS services an amount equivalent to the cost of six months of nursing facility services. • Read H.R. 7212.
Social Security Announces 2009 Cost-of-Living Adjustment
On Oct. 16, the Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 5.8 percent for 2009, the largest increase since 1982. Social Security COLAs are based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) over the past year. In January, the COLA will be applied to the Social Security benefits of over 50 million Americans. The increase for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which goes to more than seven million beneficiaries, will begin on Dec. 31. The average Social Security benefit will increase $63 per month, compared with an average $24 per month increase in 2008. • Read more about the COLA.
AARP 2008 Voter Guide Available
AARP has released its Voter Guide for the 2008 election cycle. This Web-based tool presented questions to state and national candidates based on issues that are important to AARP members. Each candidate had the opportunity to respond, and AARP posted their responses (limited to 125 words). Issues include Social Security, retirement savings, healthcare affordability, and long-term care.• View the Presidential Election Voter Guide. • View the State Elections Voter Guide.
House Companion to Empowered at Home Act Introduced
On Sept. 28, House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Pallone (D-NJ) and Rep. DeGette (D-CO), introduced H.R. 7212, the House companion to Sen. Kerry’s (D-MA) Empowered at Home Act (S. 3327). The bill is designed to improve states’ ability to provide Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) to eligible beneficiaries.
According to NCOA, both the House and Senate bills would:
- Develop Medicaid demonstration grants for evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs, similar to those available under the OAA.
- Improve the HCBS State Plan Amendment Option passed under the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005.
- Ensure that spousal impoverishment protections available to couples in nursing homes also are available to those who choose HCBS.
- Improve Medicaid HCBS data collection.
- Analyze and report on state implementation of the Medicaid Home Health program.
In addition, the House bill would increase the federal Medicaid match (FMAP) by five percent for HCBS State Plan Amendment services provided under the DRA. It also would exclude from the asset/resource eligibility criteria for Medicaid HCBS services an amount equivalent to the cost of six months of nursing facility services. • Read H.R. 7212.
Social Security Announces 2009 Cost-of-Living Adjustment
On Oct. 16, the Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 5.8 percent for 2009, the largest increase since 1982. Social Security COLAs are based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) over the past year. In January, the COLA will be applied to the Social Security benefits of over 50 million Americans. The increase for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which goes to more than seven million beneficiaries, will begin on Dec. 31. The average Social Security benefit will increase $63 per month, compared with an average $24 per month increase in 2008. • Read more about the COLA.
AARP 2008 Voter Guide Available
AARP has released its Voter Guide for the 2008 election cycle. This Web-based tool presented questions to state and national candidates based on issues that are important to AARP members. Each candidate had the opportunity to respond, and AARP posted their responses (limited to 125 words). Issues include Social Security, retirement savings, healthcare affordability, and long-term care.• View the Presidential Election Voter Guide. • View the State Elections Voter Guide.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Arden Courts Holds Alzheimer's Candlelight Reflection
NOVEMBER IS
NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
AND NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH
Arden Courts ♥
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18106
(610)366-9010
INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
CANDLELIGHT REFLECTIONS
NOVEMBER 24, 2008
Beginning at 2:30PM
For those who now struggle with Alzheimer’s disease
For Families, Caregivers, Friends and Supporters
For those who have died of Alzheimer’s disease
And for those who seek the cause, cure, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease-
We will light our candles in memory and support,
We will light our candles in hope.
Space is limited for this service. Please R.S.V.P. by calling
610-366-9010 by November 18,2008
NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
AND NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH
Arden Courts ♥
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18106
(610)366-9010
INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
CANDLELIGHT REFLECTIONS
NOVEMBER 24, 2008
Beginning at 2:30PM
For those who now struggle with Alzheimer’s disease
For Families, Caregivers, Friends and Supporters
For those who have died of Alzheimer’s disease
And for those who seek the cause, cure, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease-
We will light our candles in memory and support,
We will light our candles in hope.
Space is limited for this service. Please R.S.V.P. by calling
610-366-9010 by November 18,2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition -- Northeast Regional Meeting
Eldercare Assessment & Resources
A Community Services Group Program
is pleased to host:
Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition-Northeast Regional Meeting
Thursday, November 6th: 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Best Western-Lehigh Valley Hotel
300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem
Training in Health Literacy, Cultural Sensitivity, and Advance Care Planning
(CEUs applied for Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and CME’s for Physicians)
Presented by Linda Shumaker, R.N., C., M.A.
LUNCH AND WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA CONSORTIUM (University of Pittsburgh, The Pennsylvania State University, and Temple University)
Please RSVP by October 31st to CSG-Eldercare at 484-895-3720
Email: zbyszinskv@csgonline.org
A Community Services Group Program
is pleased to host:
Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition-Northeast Regional Meeting
Thursday, November 6th: 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Best Western-Lehigh Valley Hotel
300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem
Training in Health Literacy, Cultural Sensitivity, and Advance Care Planning
(CEUs applied for Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and CME’s for Physicians)
Presented by Linda Shumaker, R.N., C., M.A.
LUNCH AND WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA CONSORTIUM (University of Pittsburgh, The Pennsylvania State University, and Temple University)
Please RSVP by October 31st to CSG-Eldercare at 484-895-3720
Email: zbyszinskv@csgonline.org
Monday, October 6, 2008
Candidates Answer Questions
The Public Policy group of the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging (LVAA) recently contacted candidates Charlie Dent and Sam Bennett to get their views on various health questions.
Please take a moment and watch their answers:
Please take a moment and watch their answers:
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