Senior living community touts understanding of cognitive impairment during March 13 event

Newhaven Court at Clearview will host the Dementia Live Program on March 13, as the senior living community hopes to provide participants with a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change.

“The Dementia Live experience immerses participants into life with dementia,” said Gary Renwick, Executive Director of Newhaven Court at Clearview. “The program is designed to enhance bridges of communication while acting as an important catalyst to change for residents and our team as well as those who visit our community. The experience offers a first-hand look at how dementia impacts those afflicted with this disease.”

The Dementia Live Program is offered exclusively by AGE-u-cate Training Institute. The program is labeled as “the newest tool in the powerful arena of sensitivity awareness training for a fast-aging world.” [Read more…]

Memory Café

Mingle at our Memory Cafe! Memory Café is a casual gathering designed exclusively for people with dementia and their caregivers. The Memory Café is a place where individuals with memory loss and their caregivers can get together in a supportive and engaging environment.

The Memory Café is full of laughter, support and even the sharing of concerns—all without the feeling of being embarrassed or misunderstood. Plus, we provide cookies and coffee!

Memory Café – Oakmont area

WHEN: 2nd Wednesday of the month

• January  10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12

TIME: 11:30 am to 1 pm

WHERE: Somma Pizza, 380 Route 909, Verona, PA 15147

The Memory Café is free to attend and no RSVP required. Just pop on in! Questions? Please call 877-851-1440.

Memory Café – Washington area

WHEN: 3rd Saturday of the month

• January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15

TIME: 10 am to 11:30 am

WHERE: Eat’n Park, 320 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA 15301

The Memory Café is free to attend. RSVP’s are helpful, but not necessary. To RSVP, please call Julie Elling at 724-250-4998 or Rena Tatka at 724-223-5745.

 

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest pre-college science competition, is returning to Pittsburgh in 2018 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  This competition brings together 1700 students in grades 9-12 from 75 countries, regions and territories.  These are the best and brightest in the world, having won at local, regional, state and national fairs to get here. 

Twenty percent of competitors hold patents or published papers.

They need your help!

They need about 1,000 judges in 22 categories, covering the whole of science and engineering.  Judges are required to have a B.A., B.S. or a master’s degree with a minimum of six years related professional experience OR a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent.  Senior level graduate students may also qualify. 

If in doubt apply, and credentials will be reviewed.  Judges are expected to be available from Tuesday afternoon (register no later than 5:00 PM) May 15 through Wednesday evening May 16, 2018, to complete their judging assignments.  Judge training is available.  Parking and all meals are provided free.

Judging at Intel ISEF is wonderful.  The students consistently rank talking with the judges as the high point of their experience.  The opportunity to meet these students is a tremendous experience for you.  The positive energy in the exhibit hall with the students is inspiring!  [Read more…]

Today, representatives from the Trauma Center at Forbes Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network (AHN), and Plum EMS will provide approximately 350 faculty members from the Plum School District with training on how to help control bleeding from injuries in the event of a mass causally incident.

Similar to how healthcare providers educate the general public in CPR, the “Stop the Bleed Campaign” focuses on training the general public in bleeding control techniques. In mass casualty incidents, individuals often suffer injuries that result in preventable deaths. Left untreated, victims can die from uncontrolled bleeding within minutes. By training the general public in basic bleeding control techniques, bystanders will be able to initiate lifesaving measures before the first responders arrive.

Where: Plum High School- Auditorium and Gymnasium

900 Elicker Road, Pittsburgh PA 15239

When: 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Friday, August 25, 2017

The Western PA Chapter of AHRMM – Association of Healthcare Resources and Materials Management  – is hosting its 2017 Healthcare Supply Chain Conference.

Current president of the Western PA AHRMM Chapter, Jackie Bechdel, CMRP, announced that registration is now open for the Healthcare Supply Chain Management Conference. Being held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Cranberry, on Friday, September 8 from 8:30 AM until 6 PM, the conference draws nearly 200 professionals in the healthcare supply chain industry.

As president of the local chapter, Ms. Bechdel oversees the planning and organization of the conference along with a team of conference committee volunteers. Ms. Bechdel is a Category Manager with Pensiamo, Inc., the pioneering cognitive supply chain company helping healthcare providers and suppliers succeed in an industry rapidly transitioning to value-based care. The mission of Pensiamo is healthcare transformation through supply chain elevation.

“This is a day filled with dynamic speakers and the latest information in the industry,” says Ms. Bechdel, “it is one not to miss.” [Read more…]

Runners, on your mark!

Passavant Hospital Foundation will hold its 5th Annual Scrub Run/Walk on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the North Park Pool Loop, located on Hemlock Drive. This evening race begins at 7 PM, rain or shine.  Participants have the option of running or walking one loop for the 4K or two loops for the 8K.

Both races will have awards in each age group.  Wear your “scrubs” and enter their “Best Dressed Scrubs” contest!  You do not need to be a medical professional to participate. Following the race, join them for a celebration at Harmar Pavilion with raffles, prizes, refreshments and awards ceremony.  Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.

Special thanks to Signature Sponsor North Hills Toyota. Additional Race Sponsors include Armstrong, Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers, American Discount Uniform, Lally & Co., McCall Scanlon & Tice, Jean Muth, Pittsburgh Mailing, Reed & Witting, Richland Sportsman’s Club, Scott L. Winkler DMD Family Dentistry, UPMC Centers for Rehab Services; and Race Partners Mojo Running & Multisport and Northern Connection Magazine.

Register online at www.RunSignUp.com/Race/PA/ScrubRun. For more information contact Jennifer Sears, Events Manager, at 412-748-6648 or email steinsdoerferj@ph.upmc.edu.  Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available.

 

All proceeds support Passavant Hospital Foundation’s mission benefiting UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry campuses, advancing the health and wellness for all in our community through education, outreach and grant making.  Learn more about the Foundation’s impact at www.PassavantHospitalFoundation.org.

In 1997, Dutch psychiatrist Bere Miesen introduced the idea of a place where those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and their caregivers can mingle in a comfortable and fun environment – a Memory Cafe. This concept spread throughout Europe and successfully made its way to the U.S. in 2008.

What is a Memory Café?

A Memory Café is a casual gathering designed exclusively for people with dementia and their caregivers. The Memory Café is held in a private room and is a place where individuals with memory loss and their caregivers can get together in a supportive and engaging environment. The Memory Café encourages laughter, support and even the sharing of concerns—all without the feeling of being embarrassed or misunderstood.

Presbyterian SeniorCare Network hosts free monthly Memory Cafes in three locations:

Oakmont area

• Where: Somma Pizza, 380 Route 909, Verona, PA 15147 (private area)
• When: Held on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month
• Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm

Washington area

• Where: Eat’n Park, 320 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA 15301 (reserved room)
• When: Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month
• Time: 10 am to 11:30 am

Erie area

• Where: Wayside Presbyterian Church, 1208 Asbury Road, Erie PA 16505
• When: Held on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month
• Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Open to the public, no RSVP required – just pop on in! Snacks provided. For more information, visit www.SrCare.org/cafe.

Presbyterian SeniorCare Network offers a continuum of person-centered living options for older adults. To learn more, visit www.SrCare.org or call 877-851-1440.

September 8 – 10, 2017 | St. Pete Beach, Florida – Sirata Beach Resort
Pre-Conferences: Friday, September 8 | Main Conference: September 9 – 10

To learn more, visit https://nnbanow.com/conference-agenda/.

This week learn and discuss the basic science underlying the pharmacologic and therapeutic options associated with medical cannabis in patient care, and clinical insights on the use of medicinal cannabis in practice at the first two events along the PA Medicinal Cannabis Education Tour in Philadelphia and Allentown.

CE credits will be available at each event and provided by The Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp at Thomas Jefferson University. Use promo code, GHVWPAHCN to save $15 of ticket price!

The first event on the PA Medicinal Cannabis Education Tour is Tuesday, July 25th, in Philadelphia at Bluemle Life Science Building at Thomas Jefferson University. A limited number of tickets are still available for this location. The second event takes place Wednesday, July 26th, in Allentown at the Hamilton Boulevard Building at Cedar Crest College. Seats are still available in Allentown for overflow from Philadelphia.

For the dates and locations of the remaining four locations click here.