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.

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

PHI Testifies Before Senate Aging Committee

Support Direct Care Workers and Save Taxpayer Dollars!

Terry Lynch wrote a wonderful article about a presentation he made in the United Kingdom:

"I just gave a keynote speech at the annual conference of an organization that’s influencing the future of long-term care in the United Kingdom. It’s called In Control, and its mission is to enable people using long-term care services to determine what services they need and to control how they are provided. This approach to service provision is known, both there and in the United States, as Self-Directed Support (SDS)."

Read the rest of Terry's story on the Direct Care Alliance blog by clicking here.

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

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