The public is invited to the 7th annual TRIAD breakfast! You do not need to be a member of TRIAD to attend!
Please come out to show your support for our seniors. Dr. Francis Salerno-The Associate Chief of Geriatrics at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Co-Author of the book, “Basic Prevention: A Guide to Healthy Aging” (and the speaker for LVDCWA's last conference!) will be our key note speaker. Learn about Project Lifesaver!
Please RSVP by September 1st. If you would like to be a sponsor, please send your information and payment in by August 31st. Checks should be made out to TRIAD. Payment and give-aways may be mailed or dropped off at:
Arden Courts
Attention: Karen Francis
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18106
***********************************************************************
Lehigh County TRIAD
invites you to attend our
7th Anniversary Breakfast
to be held on
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
7:30 a.m.- Registration & Buffet Breakfast
Keynote Speaker:
Francis Salerno M.D.
Associate Chief of Geriatrics-Lehigh Valley Hospital
Co-author of the book, “Basic Prevention: A Guide to Healthy Aging”
Program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. at:
Traditions of Hanover
5300 Northgate Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Seniors $15.00 All Others $20.00
Please R. S.V.P. by September 1, 2009
Name: _______________________________________________
Organization: __________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
Number attending: __________ Amount Enclosed:______________
I am unable to attend, but would like to contribute _______________
Make checks payable to: TRIAD
Please send to : Karen Francis
Arden Courts
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18106
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sandwich Generation
July is Sandwich Generation Month!
Did you know?
* According to the Pew Research Center just over 1 of every 8 Americans aged 40 to 60 are both raising a child and caring for a parent.
* In addition, between 7 to 10 million adults are caring for their aging parents from a long distance.
* U.S. Census Bureau statistics indicate that the number of older Americans aged 65 or older will double by the year 2030, to over 70 million.
Lehigh Valley area babyboomers (ages 45-65) who are part of the ever growing sandwich generation are invited to attend this celebration and information event. Learn more about services available to you. This event commemorates your dedication, patience and caring for your children and your aging parents. Get resources and information at:
Devon House Assisted Living Facility
1930 Bevin Dr.
Allentown, PA 18103
Friday July 17th
1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
FREE ICECREAM SANDWICHES
Learn more and celebrate!
Contact Terry L. Weber at
610-821-0821 or gsclehi@ptd.net for event details.
Sponsored by GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE
Over 100 Offices nationwide
including Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Northeast
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Alzheimer's Association Holds Memory Walk Committee Meeting
The Alzheimer's Association will hold a Memory Walk Commmittee Meeting on Monday, July 13th 3:30 PM at Lehigh Commons!
Where: 1680 Spring Creek RdMacungie, PA 18062-974, (610) 530-8089
Special Guest: Adam Recke and his family! Adam's dad, Sean will talk to our Committee about the Walk and what this local family is facing! We have asked the family to have Adam as our "Honored Guest" at this Year's Memory Walk..... and they have agreed! Adam Recke is a 4th grade student at Farmersville Elementary School in Bethlehem Township. He was diagnosed with Type C Niemann-Pick Disease (Childhood Alzheimer’s)...Adam's nowhere near 65, the age at which the risk of dementia starts to zoom.
Some of you may have never heard of Niemann-Pick Type C, or NPC .....
Did you know that kids with NPC lose their ability to walk, talk or even to remember the name of a favorite stuffed animal??
This incurable disease, which afflicts about 500 children in the USA, has been called the pediatric version of Alzheimer's, a disease that afflicts 4.5 million people — most of them seniors — in the nation today.
Alzheimer's is thought to be caused by abnormal brain deposits, almost identical to the deposits seen in children with NPC, says NPC researcher Steven Walkley of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. Children who live long enough with NPC also can develop dementia, he says.
"A lot of us think that if we could really understand NPC, maybe it would help us understand Alzheimer's," he says. Consider coming out to find what this family is facing and how the Alzheimer's Association plans to work with them!
If you would like to attend the meeting, please contact Sara Drey 484-951-2330 or sadcelt@aol.com
Where: 1680 Spring Creek RdMacungie, PA 18062-974, (610) 530-8089
Special Guest: Adam Recke and his family! Adam's dad, Sean will talk to our Committee about the Walk and what this local family is facing! We have asked the family to have Adam as our "Honored Guest" at this Year's Memory Walk..... and they have agreed! Adam Recke is a 4th grade student at Farmersville Elementary School in Bethlehem Township. He was diagnosed with Type C Niemann-Pick Disease (Childhood Alzheimer’s)...Adam's nowhere near 65, the age at which the risk of dementia starts to zoom.
Some of you may have never heard of Niemann-Pick Type C, or NPC .....
Did you know that kids with NPC lose their ability to walk, talk or even to remember the name of a favorite stuffed animal??
This incurable disease, which afflicts about 500 children in the USA, has been called the pediatric version of Alzheimer's, a disease that afflicts 4.5 million people — most of them seniors — in the nation today.
Alzheimer's is thought to be caused by abnormal brain deposits, almost identical to the deposits seen in children with NPC, says NPC researcher Steven Walkley of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. Children who live long enough with NPC also can develop dementia, he says.
"A lot of us think that if we could really understand NPC, maybe it would help us understand Alzheimer's," he says. Consider coming out to find what this family is facing and how the Alzheimer's Association plans to work with them!
If you would like to attend the meeting, please contact Sara Drey 484-951-2330 or sadcelt@aol.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Local Direct Care Worker Selling Walker Bags
Carol Hofacker, local direct care worker and attendee at our June conference on empowerment and self-esteem, has a personal business!
She makes personalized denim walker bags with four pockets.
This is a great gift idea!
contact tamar77@ptd.net for pics and prices!
She makes personalized denim walker bags with four pockets.
This is a great gift idea!
contact tamar77@ptd.net for pics and prices!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Op-Ed in OUR local Morning Call Urges Investment in PA Direct Care Workforce
There are many organizations working on a national level to bring the needs of the direct care workforce to the forefront. Sometimes, as a local chapter of the Direct Care Worker Association, we may feel disengaged with these movements.
Recently, however, the national blogs began to discuss an April 23rd op-ed that appeared in Allentown’s The Morning Call, right here in the Lehigh Valley!
The op-ed was written by Robert S. Zimmerman. He formerly served as the state’s secretary of health and also its Medicaid director. More recently he was director of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Region 3 Office for the Mid-Atlantic States.
In the article, Zimmerman asks state leaders to take advantage of the infusion of $4 billion in additional Medicaid funding from the federal stimulus by “mak[ing] a significant investment in an important but under-recognized industry – publicly-funded home and community-based services (HCBS)” Read the full article by clicking here.
Recently, however, the national blogs began to discuss an April 23rd op-ed that appeared in Allentown’s The Morning Call, right here in the Lehigh Valley!
The op-ed was written by Robert S. Zimmerman. He formerly served as the state’s secretary of health and also its Medicaid director. More recently he was director of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Region 3 Office for the Mid-Atlantic States.
In the article, Zimmerman asks state leaders to take advantage of the infusion of $4 billion in additional Medicaid funding from the federal stimulus by “mak[ing] a significant investment in an important but under-recognized industry – publicly-funded home and community-based services (HCBS)” Read the full article by clicking here.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Free Health Fair!
When?
Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where?
Sacred Heart Senior Living
4851 Saucon Creek Road
Center Valley, PA
Free Health Screenings!
Vision, Balance, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar, Dental, Audiology, Diabetic Footwear and more.
Information on stress management, anxiety, depression, smoking cessation, sleep apnea, insurance, prescription drugs and medical equipment. Veterans Affairs and State Representatives available.
Special appearance by Iron Pigs Mascot "Ferrous"
Raffle tickets to upcoming Iron Pigs Games!
Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where?
Sacred Heart Senior Living
4851 Saucon Creek Road
Center Valley, PA
Free Health Screenings!
Vision, Balance, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar, Dental, Audiology, Diabetic Footwear and more.
Information on stress management, anxiety, depression, smoking cessation, sleep apnea, insurance, prescription drugs and medical equipment. Veterans Affairs and State Representatives available.
Special appearance by Iron Pigs Mascot "Ferrous"
Raffle tickets to upcoming Iron Pigs Games!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Virtual Dementia Tour
Virtual Dementia Tour:
Changing the
Perception of Aging
Free Dementia Workshop
Especially for Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals
Credits received: 1 CEU
Arden Courts and Manorcare of Allentown invites you to take an emotional journey to experience the realities of life for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
People say that you don’t know what life is like until you walk a mile in their shoes.
After experiencing this sensory training, you will understand the overwhelming effects of the aging process when combined with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This life-changing workshop can also help you make better care-giving and health care decisions by knowing what your patient may be coping with on a daily basis.
Tuesday, April 28th 2009
Beginning at 11:00AM
At Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living
5151 Hamilton Blvd..
Allentown, PA 18106
366mktg@hcr-manorcare.com
A time slot must be reserved for the tour/testing, please call Karen Francis for more information or questions.
Join us for this special enlightening workshop. Call today as space is limited for this event. Appointments will be booked every ½ hour beginning at 10:00AM. Light refreshments will be served.
Arden Courts
Alzheimer’s Assisted Living
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18106
(610)-366-9010
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Alzheimer's -- Past and Future!
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association was very pleased to hold an Alzheimer's conference on April 17th 2009!
Judy Matthewson, Executive Director of the Third Street Alliance, welcomes us to her beautiful building:
Karen Francis, Director of Marketing for Arden Courts and representative of the Alzheimer's Association, welcomes the group and discusses her experiences.
Judy Matthewson, Executive Director of the Third Street Alliance, welcomes us to her beautiful building:
Karen Francis, Director of Marketing for Arden Courts and representative of the Alzheimer's Association, welcomes the group and discusses her experiences.
Karen reviews the different types of dementia that workers may encounter:
If you missed our wonderful conference, there are still more opportunities for you to get Alzheimer's training in the Valley! The Alzheimer's Association will be sponsoring another event at the Third Street Alliance. Here are the details:
What? Family Caregiver Training Workshop In Lehigh Valley
Where?
Sharing the caring
41 North Third Street
Easton, PA 18042
When?
Saturday May 16th, 2009
8:30am -4pm
How do I sign up?
Skilled, experienced professionals will conduct the sessions.
Pre-Registration is required, as space is limited
Call the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter
RSVP before May 8th @ 800-272-3900 or 610-258-6271
(24/7) to reserve your seat today!
Visit our web site at: www.alz.org/desjsepa.org
Friday, April 3, 2009
Sacred Heart New Building Dedication!
Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek will be holding a Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new building," The Wedgewood ", at Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek ( just off Rte. 378)!
The event will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 2PM... followed by Refreshments !! and Tours until 5pm.
You can RSVP by calling 610-814-2700 or emailing Sue May at alfpch@hotmail.com
The event will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 2PM... followed by Refreshments !! and Tours until 5pm.
You can RSVP by calling 610-814-2700 or emailing Sue May at alfpch@hotmail.com
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Arden Courts Holds Car Wash To Raise Money For Alzheimer's Association!
CAR WASH!
Where?
Arden Courts
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA
610-366-9010
When?
May 1st
10am - 4pm
Why?
To benefit the Alzheimer’s Association!
All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association Berks/Lehigh Memory Walk 2009
Where?
Arden Courts
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA
610-366-9010
When?
May 1st
10am - 4pm
Why?
To benefit the Alzheimer’s Association!
All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association Berks/Lehigh Memory Walk 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Chocolate and Wine Event!
YOU ARE INVITED
Special Open House at Hess Healthcare Services in Bethlehem
Chocolate & Wine Extravaganza
Alzheimer's Disease: Home Safety Information
Our VERY Special Guest will be:
Kellie Butsack
Alzheimer’s Association Berks Branch Coordinator
This is a FREE event that is open to the Public!
Making the Home Environment Safe
Innovative ideas for people to stay safely in their homes.
Hess Healthcare Services
643 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA. 18018
610-867-2733
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4:00PM– 7:00PM
Guests will have the unique experience of tasting chocolate and wine pairings!!
Not only is chocolate and red wine a tantalizing combin ation for its sensational taste, but research shows these foods also contain antioxidants which may be good for your health.
Special Open House at Hess Healthcare Services in Bethlehem
Chocolate & Wine Extravaganza
Alzheimer's Disease: Home Safety Information
Our VERY Special Guest will be:
Kellie Butsack
Alzheimer’s Association Berks Branch Coordinator
This is a FREE event that is open to the Public!
Making the Home Environment Safe
Innovative ideas for people to stay safely in their homes.
Hess Healthcare Services
643 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA. 18018
610-867-2733
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4:00PM– 7:00PM
Guests will have the unique experience of tasting chocolate and wine pairings!!
Not only is chocolate and red wine a tantalizing combin ation for its sensational taste, but research shows these foods also contain antioxidants which may be good for your health.
Monday, March 30, 2009
BAVTS Willing To Pay Conference Fees For Local Workers!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BAVTS Willing To Pay Conference Fees For Local Workers!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Low Cost Alzheimer's Conference -- 3 CEUs!
The NEXT CONFERENCE IS APRIL 17th!
When? Friday, April 17th, 8:00 am to noon
Who? Any direct care worker or manager working in the Greater Lehigh Valley may attend.
Where?
Gym
Third Street Alliance
41 North Third Street
Easton, PA 18042
How much? Free for members that register before April 10th. $5 for non-members and late registrations.
What? The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, the Workforce Investment Board and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley understand how quickly new strategies and ideas emerge in Alzheimer’s care. We are offering this low‐cost option to get the training you need!
The training will be provided by Karen Francis of Arden Courts. Karen has over 15 years of Alzheimer’s experience and several years of experience working as director of community relations and marketing director for various Assisted Living/Dementia Care facilities in the Lehigh Valley. Karen serves on a number of Alzheimer’s/Aging committees, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition, the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging’s Public Policy subcommittee, the Lehigh Valley Direct Care Worker Association, the American Cancer Society and the ACS Cancer Action Network for District 15. In addition, she runs the Early Stage Memory Loss Dual Group for Sacred Heart Hospital, and the monthly dementia support groups at Sacred Heart and Arden Courts.
Karen will cover a variety of Alzheimer’s topics:
* Introduction and Overview of Alzheimer’s
* Disease and Related Dementias
* Tools for Diagnosis
* Behaviors and Communications
* Activities for Daily Living
This course is pending approval for 3 CEU credits for social workers, RNs and Administrators.
How do I sign up? Contact Cori Rolón at corir@unitedwayglv.org or 610-807-5742.
When? Friday, April 17th, 8:00 am to noon
Who? Any direct care worker or manager working in the Greater Lehigh Valley may attend.
Where?
Gym
Third Street Alliance
41 North Third Street
Easton, PA 18042
How much? Free for members that register before April 10th. $5 for non-members and late registrations.
What? The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, the Workforce Investment Board and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley understand how quickly new strategies and ideas emerge in Alzheimer’s care. We are offering this low‐cost option to get the training you need!
The training will be provided by Karen Francis of Arden Courts. Karen has over 15 years of Alzheimer’s experience and several years of experience working as director of community relations and marketing director for various Assisted Living/Dementia Care facilities in the Lehigh Valley. Karen serves on a number of Alzheimer’s/Aging committees, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition, the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging’s Public Policy subcommittee, the Lehigh Valley Direct Care Worker Association, the American Cancer Society and the ACS Cancer Action Network for District 15. In addition, she runs the Early Stage Memory Loss Dual Group for Sacred Heart Hospital, and the monthly dementia support groups at Sacred Heart and Arden Courts.
Karen will cover a variety of Alzheimer’s topics:
* Introduction and Overview of Alzheimer’s
* Disease and Related Dementias
* Tools for Diagnosis
* Behaviors and Communications
* Activities for Daily Living
This course is pending approval for 3 CEU credits for social workers, RNs and Administrators.
How do I sign up? Contact Cori Rolón at corir@unitedwayglv.org or 610-807-5742.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Last Days to Register for the $5 Conference on Surviving the Economic Crises!
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, the Workforce Investment Board and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley understand how the economic crunch is affecting your wallet. When you are stressed with money problems, your work can be affected.
We proudly offer you this opportunity to learn how to stretch your paycheck in these trying times.
When? Friday, March 13th, 8:00 am to noon
Where?
Moyer Hall
Phoebe Home
1925 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
How much? $5
What? The training will be provided by Denise Continenza from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Denise Continenza is the Family Living Educator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lehigh County. She conducts community education programs on topics related to families across the life cycle such as parenting, family financial management, youth resiliency, and life skills. She is also a panelist with Help for Families, the weekly parenting column appearing in the Morning Call. Denise has been an extension educator since August, 2001. Denise holds a B.A. in sociology from East Stroudsburg University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Youth and Family Education through Penn State. Denise is an avid runner, and she lives in Whitehall, PA with her husband and three children. Denise will provide practical ways to make your money go farther this year.
She will discuss: Making Decisions about Money· Developing a Budget· Credit and Debt· Recordkeeping· Consumer Protection/Credit Reports
How do I sign up? Call Cori Rolón today at (610) 807-5742 or email her at
corir@unitedwayglv.org
We proudly offer you this opportunity to learn how to stretch your paycheck in these trying times.
When? Friday, March 13th, 8:00 am to noon
Where?
Moyer Hall
Phoebe Home
1925 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
How much? $5
What? The training will be provided by Denise Continenza from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Denise Continenza is the Family Living Educator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lehigh County. She conducts community education programs on topics related to families across the life cycle such as parenting, family financial management, youth resiliency, and life skills. She is also a panelist with Help for Families, the weekly parenting column appearing in the Morning Call. Denise has been an extension educator since August, 2001. Denise holds a B.A. in sociology from East Stroudsburg University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Youth and Family Education through Penn State. Denise is an avid runner, and she lives in Whitehall, PA with her husband and three children. Denise will provide practical ways to make your money go farther this year.
She will discuss: Making Decisions about Money· Developing a Budget· Credit and Debt· Recordkeeping· Consumer Protection/Credit Reports
How do I sign up? Call Cori Rolón today at (610) 807-5742 or email her at
corir@unitedwayglv.org
Monday, March 2, 2009
State AND Local Conference
There are several conference opportunities coming up!
First, we will be holding a conference on March 13th in Allentown-- LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY on strategies for surviving the economic crunch. The cost of the conference is only $5 and that includes breakfast AND lunch AND a goodie bag with a $10 book entitled, "Your Money or Your Life". Click here to read more details and sign up today.
Secondly, the PA State Direct Care Workers Association is holding their annual conference in May in Harrisburg:
DIRECT CARE WORKERS
Spring Into Action For A Better Tomorrow
Pa. Direct Care Workers Association
5th Annual Conference
Monday, May 18th, 2009 in Harrisburg Pa
Email brendanachtway@gmail.com or call (570)412-1447 with your questions about the state conference.
Email corirolon@unitedwayglv.org or call (610) 807-5742 with your questions about the local conference.
First, we will be holding a conference on March 13th in Allentown-- LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY on strategies for surviving the economic crunch. The cost of the conference is only $5 and that includes breakfast AND lunch AND a goodie bag with a $10 book entitled, "Your Money or Your Life". Click here to read more details and sign up today.
Secondly, the PA State Direct Care Workers Association is holding their annual conference in May in Harrisburg:
DIRECT CARE WORKERS
Spring Into Action For A Better Tomorrow
Pa. Direct Care Workers Association
5th Annual Conference
Monday, May 18th, 2009 in Harrisburg Pa
Email brendanachtway@gmail.com or call (570)412-1447 with your questions about the state conference.
Email corirolon@unitedwayglv.org or call (610) 807-5742 with your questions about the local conference.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Reduced Cost For Lifeline Service for NAZARETH Residents!
The Wagner Family Foundation recently awarded the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley grant funding to be utilized with their Lifeline Personal Response program. As a result, American Red Cross will be able to subsidize the cost of the Lifeline service for a number of residents who reside in the Nazareth area.
Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, has helped over 6 million seniors and their families. It is an easy to use service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button. The appropriate help is sent, resulting in reduced hospitalization, lower medical costs, shorter recovery times, and greater independence for the user.
The cost of the Lifeline service is $40.00 per month. Individuals would be responsible for paying $30.75 per month, plus a one-time shipping and handling fee of $12.95. The Wagner Family Foundation grant funding would cover their balance of $10.00. This reduced fee is available for a maximum of 12 months.
If you know someone living in Nazareth, please pass on this information. To sign up for the program or for more information, please contact Laura Sheehan at the American Red Cross -- 610-865-4400.
Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service, has helped over 6 million seniors and their families. It is an easy to use service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button. The appropriate help is sent, resulting in reduced hospitalization, lower medical costs, shorter recovery times, and greater independence for the user.
The cost of the Lifeline service is $40.00 per month. Individuals would be responsible for paying $30.75 per month, plus a one-time shipping and handling fee of $12.95. The Wagner Family Foundation grant funding would cover their balance of $10.00. This reduced fee is available for a maximum of 12 months.
If you know someone living in Nazareth, please pass on this information. To sign up for the program or for more information, please contact Laura Sheehan at the American Red Cross -- 610-865-4400.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Local FREE Conference on Handling Paychecks for Direct Care Workers!
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, the Workforce Investment Board and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley understand how the economic crunch is affecting your wallet. When you are stressed with money problems, your work can be affected. We proudly offer you this
opportunity to learn how to stretch your paycheck in these trying times.
When? Friday, March 13th, 8:00 am to noon
Where?
Moyer Hall
Phoebe Home
1925 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
How much? Free for members that register before March 6th. $5 for non-members and late registrations.
What?
The training will be provided by Denise Continenza from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Denise Continenza is the Family Living Educator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lehigh County. She conducts community education programs on topics related to families across the life cycle such as parenting, family financial management, youth resiliency, and life skills. She is also a panelist with Help for Families, the weekly parenting column appearing in the Morning Call. Denise has been an extension educator since August, 2001. Denise holds a B.A. in sociology from East Stroudsburg University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Youth and Family Education through Penn State. Denise is an avid runner, and she lives in Whitehall, PA with her husband and three children.
Denise will provide practical ways to make your money go farther this year. She will discuss:
· Making Decisions about Money
· Developing a Budget
· Credit and Debt
· Recordkeeping
· Consumer Protection/Credit Reports
How do I sign up?
Simply fill out the following information and send or email to:
Cori Rolón
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
2200 Avenue A
Third Floor
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2189
corir@unitedwayglv.org
(610) 807-5742
Registration Form:
Name: __________________________________________
Company:_______________________________________
Street Address:__________________________________
City______________________________
State: _________ Zip: _____________
Phone #:_________________________
Email: ____________________________
Social Security #: (required by the grant)
__________________________________
Please make all checks payable to:
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
opportunity to learn how to stretch your paycheck in these trying times.
When? Friday, March 13th, 8:00 am to noon
Where?
Moyer Hall
Phoebe Home
1925 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
How much? Free for members that register before March 6th. $5 for non-members and late registrations.
What?
The training will be provided by Denise Continenza from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Denise Continenza is the Family Living Educator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lehigh County. She conducts community education programs on topics related to families across the life cycle such as parenting, family financial management, youth resiliency, and life skills. She is also a panelist with Help for Families, the weekly parenting column appearing in the Morning Call. Denise has been an extension educator since August, 2001. Denise holds a B.A. in sociology from East Stroudsburg University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Youth and Family Education through Penn State. Denise is an avid runner, and she lives in Whitehall, PA with her husband and three children.
Denise will provide practical ways to make your money go farther this year. She will discuss:
· Making Decisions about Money
· Developing a Budget
· Credit and Debt
· Recordkeeping
· Consumer Protection/Credit Reports
How do I sign up?
Simply fill out the following information and send or email to:
Cori Rolón
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
2200 Avenue A
Third Floor
Bethlehem, PA 18017-2189
corir@unitedwayglv.org
(610) 807-5742
Registration Form:
Name: __________________________________________
Company:_______________________________________
Street Address:__________________________________
City______________________________
State: _________ Zip: _____________
Phone #:_________________________
Email: ____________________________
Social Security #: (required by the grant)
__________________________________
Please make all checks payable to:
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Town Hall Meeting on Electric Rates!
Experts from AARP and the PA Consumer Advocate's office will be on hand to tell you about potential changes that could result in dramatic increases in your electric bill over the next two years.
Intended Audience: General Public
Reservation Required: Yes
Cost: Free
Contact: John Vargo
Phone: (717)231-5325
Additional Information: AARP will also provide information about how YOU can take action against electricity price hikes. Limited seating, registration required by calling 1-877-926-8300 by March 2. All registered attendees will receive complimentary snacks and materials.
Handicap Access:
WHEN?
Date: March 6, 2009
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM
WHERE?
South Side Senior Center 401 W. Berwick Street, Easton, Pennsylvania Northampton County
Intended Audience: General Public
Reservation Required: Yes
Cost: Free
Contact: John Vargo
Phone: (717)231-5325
Additional Information: AARP will also provide information about how YOU can take action against electricity price hikes. Limited seating, registration required by calling 1-877-926-8300 by March 2. All registered attendees will receive complimentary snacks and materials.
Handicap Access:
WHEN?
Date: March 6, 2009
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM
WHERE?
South Side Senior Center 401 W. Berwick Street, Easton, Pennsylvania Northampton County
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Today
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association will meet today from 2:00 - 3:30 in Conference Room West, Third Floor, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Our previously scheduled dementia tour will NOT occur at today, but will be rescheduled for another meeting. Our deepest condolences to the presenter as she deals with a death in her family.
Our previously scheduled dementia tour will NOT occur at today, but will be rescheduled for another meeting. Our deepest condolences to the presenter as she deals with a death in her family.
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