BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SWPPA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.swppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SWPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T053647Z UID:4288-1686137400-1686142800@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting\nFirst Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 5 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-education-committee-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Education Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T073000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230419T213503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T213503Z UID:4426-1686117600-1686123000@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Guardianship Listening Session DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Guardianship Listening Session on Wednesday\, June 7\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.\nLocation: Pitt Cathedral of Learning\, Conference Room 2017 (20th floor). URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-guardianship-listening-session/ CATEGORIES:Listening Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T054406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T054406Z UID:4310-1686034800-1686038400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting\nFirst Tuesday of each month from 11 AM – 12 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-membership-committee-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Membership Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T055547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T221758Z UID:4348-1684242000-1684245600@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting\nThird Tuesday of each month from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-friend-and-fundraising-committee-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T054921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T054921Z UID:4328-1683702000-1683705600@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting\nSecond Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-policy-advocacy-committee-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T053717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T053717Z UID:4290-1683113400-1683118800@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting\nFirst Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 5 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-education-committee-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Education Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T054321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T054321Z UID:4308-1683010800-1683014400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting\nFirst Tuesday of each month from 11 AM – 12 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-membership-committee-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Membership Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T070000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T020906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T020906Z UID:4274-1682654400-1682665200@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Networking Breakfast and Legislative Update DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 28\, 2023 \nSWPPA Networking Breakfast and Legislative Update.\nVisit https://swppa.wildapricot.org/event-5170618 for details and registration. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-networking-breakfast-and-legislative-update/ CATEGORIES:Legislative Briefing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T055511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T221827Z UID:4346-1681822800-1681826400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting\nThird Tuesday of each month from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-friend-and-fundraising-committee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T054844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T054844Z UID:4326-1681282800-1681286400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting\nSecond Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-policy-advocacy-committee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T021341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T022117Z UID:4276-1680694200-1680699600@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting\nFirst Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 5 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-education-committee-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Education Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T054240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T054240Z UID:4306-1680591600-1680595200@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting\nFirst Tuesday of each month from 11 AM – 12 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-membership-committee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Membership Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T055431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T055431Z UID:4344-1679392800-1679396400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting\nThird Tuesday of each month from 2:00 – 3:00\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-friend-and-fundraising-committee-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T070000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T054816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T054816Z UID:4324-1678255200-1678258800@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting\nSecond Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-policy-advocacy-committee-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T070000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T054149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T054149Z UID:4304-1678168800-1678172400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting\nFirst Tuesday of each month from 11 AM – 12 PM\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-membership-committee-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Membership Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20230228T022523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T224245Z UID:4281-1672828200-1672833600@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Education Committee Meeting\nThis committee meets the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.\nEmail info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-education-committee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Education Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20220826T163223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T190611Z UID:4062-1668654000-1668681000@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:THE ANNUAL SWPPA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE for 2022 DESCRIPTION:Now in our 32nd year\, The Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging invites you to participate in our Annual Conference.\nThis an unparalleled opportunity to network with those who work to improve the lives of older adults in Southwestern Pennsylvania! \nThe Conference is being held over four (4) days: \nVirtually via Zoom on the following Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: \nOctober 27 Generations of Caring\, Who’s Next? \nNovember 3  More to Know on the Cures Act \nNovember 10 Supporting Change on the Hill \nThe Final Session November 17th In Person \nIt’s a New Day for Healthcare\, Get Ready!\n8:00 AM – 3:30 PM is in person at :\nThe Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute \n8150 McKnight Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237\n(Entrance on Peebles Rd.) \nProviding necessary care to those we serve covers a wide range of services that is dependent on an individual’s needs. To ensure transparency while fostering consumer engagement\, the Centers of Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) established a set of formal rulings that impact consumers and staff who deliver care spanning from community life through long term care\, and everything in between. These mandated rules require providers to evaluate their current practices and pursue new creative solutions to meet the criteria. With the increasing demands being placed on this industry\, and continuing workforce constraints\, how do consumers and providers manage a human services system that begins to place more emphasis on community\, choice\, and transparency? Join us at the conference as we explore and offer new perspectives and innovative solutions related to compliance\, policy\, workforce challenges and trends as we begin discussions about what’s next for the aging and disability services system. \nRegister Here \n(Not yet a SWPPA member? Join here!) \nThe Conference will be facilitated with a number of safety precautions. Please contact Ann Conlin with any questions conference@swppa.org or (412) – 467-6564 \nThe SWPPA Conference provides opportunities to network while gaining visibility for your organization/company. All levels and options are on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Space is limited to 18 Vendors and 100 attendees for the in- person meeting. Please reserve your space before October 1\,  2022. \nClick here to View the Prospectus \n\n\nNow in our 32nd year\, The Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging invites you to participate in our Annual Conference. This an unparalleled opportunity to network with those who work to improve the lives of older adults in Southwestern Pennsylvania! \nThe Conference is being held over four (4) days: \nVirtually via Zoom on the following Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: \nOctober 27 Generations of Caring: Engaging\, Supporting and Empowering Family Members! \nNovember 3  More to Know on the Cures Act \nNovember 10 Supporting Change on the Hill \nThe Final Session November 17th In Person \nIt’s a New Day for Healthcare\, Get Ready! \n8:00 AM – 3:30 PM is in person at :\nThe Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute \n8150 McKnight Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237\n(Entrance on Peebles Rd.) \nProviding necessary care to those we serve covers a wide range of services that is dependent on an individual’s needs. To ensure transparency while fostering consumer engagement\, the Centers of Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) established a set of formal rulings that impact consumers and staff who deliver care spanning from community life through long term care\, and everything in between. These mandated rules require providers to evaluate their current practices and pursue new creative solutions to meet the criteria. With the increasing demands being placed on this industry\, and continuing workforce constraints\, how do consumers and providers manage a human services system that begins to place more emphasis on community\, choice\, and transparency? Join us at the conference as we explore and offer new perspectives and innovative solutions related to compliance\, policy\, workforce challenges and trends as we begin discussions about what’s next for the aging and disability services system. \nhe Conference will be facilitated with a number of safety precautions. Please contact Ann Conlin with any questions conference@swppa.org or (412) – 467-6564 \nThe SWPPA Conference provides opportunities to network while gaining visibility for your organization/company. All levels and options are on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Space is limited to 18 Vendors and 100 attendees for the in- person meeting. Please reserve your space before October 1\,  2022. \n\n\n\nConference Agenda\n\n\nOctober 27\, 2022 (VIRTUAL)\n8:30 – 10:30 AM \nGenerations of Caring: Engaging\, Supporting and Empowering Family Members!\nBarry J. Jacobs\, PhD.\nPrincipal\, Health Management Associates\n\n \nIn an environment where every segment of the healthcare continuum is struggling with ongoing workforce challenges\, the necessity for families\, friends\, and others to become informal caregivers continues to grow.  Who of us isn’t at various times\, maybe even most times\, caring for someone else?  When one of the most viable\, realistic solutions to the ongoing healthcare workforce challenge is to lean more heavily on informal caregivers\, what is the impact on families\, those who need care\, our communities\, and our health care system overall?  How long and at what cost can we continue to count on this informal system?  And what happens when\, or if\, this system is not enough?  We will explore the realities of informal caregiving and what this may look like in the future as informal caregiving continues to evolve. \n\nNovember 3\, 2022 (VIRTUAL)\n8:30 – 10:30 AM \nMore to Know on the Cures Act\nKevin Hancock\, MA\nPrincipal Consultant\, Health Management Associates (HMA)\n\n \nThe 21st Century Cures Act is designed to support consumers on promoting a transparent system with multiple improvements across the sector. How will the impact of the Cures Act and the emerging ways regulations\, policies\, compliance\, and quality intersect? What does this mean for consumers? How do providers of service respond and succeed in balancing meeting compliance requirements and achieving quality outcomes. Participants will be able to identify and understand the implications of these guidelines and how it impacts the long-term care human service system. \n\nNovember 10\, 2022 (VIRTUAL)\n8:30 – 10:30 AM \nSupporting Change on the Hill\nRoy Afflerbach\nFounder and President\, The Afflerbach Group\, LLC.\n\n \nPolicy Priorities & Advocacy Focus for SWPPA in 2023\nThis presentation will identify key state legislations that promote aging and disability services across the sector. The participant will understand the priority of the legislature\, status of the legislation being presented as well as what Pennsylvanians should expect going forward as well as understand the importance of collective advocacy regarding critical policy agendas. \n\nNovember 17\, 2022 (IN-PERSON)\n8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Vincentian Learning & Engagement Institute \nHealthcare Perspectives\nRob Oliver\, MA\nMotivational Speaker\, Award Winning Author\, Podcast Host \n \nThis presentation will share perspectives about utilization to advocacy of the long term / health care system from more than 200 consumers.  Rob has focused on the advantages and disadvantages of the health system from the user’s perspective\, especially considering how the system can be more user friendly.  Moving integrated care models toward implementation of compliance and regulatory requirements and considering the evolution of long-term care services means there is a direct impact on all stakeholders.  For the consumer/family\, there is possibility of improved access to personal information and respect for choice and individuality in their services.  For the provider\, they must consider how to implement unfunded mandates and make critical decisions to continue to provide quality services. \nPanel on Compliance Impact/Experiences Across the Spectrum\nModerator: Rob Oliver\, MA \nRichard Wellins\, PhD\nRetired Chief Marketing Officer\, DDI\n \nMichelle Lally\, Esquire\nLegal Counsel and Resident Advocate\n \nChris Phelps\, MBA\nChief Program Officer\, CLASS \nMatt Perkins\, MS\nChief Executive Officer\, Service Coordination Unlimited \nThe panel discussion will offer perspectives from the consumer/family\, and provider on the successes and challenges with access to the long-term services and supports and services of the health care system. You will hear personal responses to the questions below: \n\nWhat are the successes or advantages that are afforded to you?\nWhat are the challenges that you continue to face in this new human service market?\nIn your opinion\, what would make the perfect service delivery system?\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Energizing & Preparing for the Future of New & Innovative Services\nDr. Fady B. Sahhar\nPresident\, XtraGlobex\, Inc.\nPresident/CEO\, ProVantaCare\n\n \nAs the human service system continues to evolve toward consumer based\, person-centered approaches which are designed to provide community inclusion and age friendly environments that allow the community to age in place\, the need for new and innovative approaches are critical to the success of meeting the new demands from consumers\, providers\, and government. Dr. Fady Sahhar will share the vision for what the community can anticipate as far as new trends impacting long term care services. \n\n\n\nThank You to Our 2022 SWPPA Conference Sponsors \nGold Sponsors \n \n \nSilver Sponsors \n \n  \nBronze Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nVirtual Sponsors \n \n \nIn-Kind Sponsors URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/the-annual-swppa-educational-conference-for-2022/ LOCATION:The Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute\, 8150 McKnight Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15237\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211117 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20211015T160157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T160157Z UID:3817-1637002800-1637089199@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:2021 Annual SWPPA Conference - Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion In An Age Friendly World DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for our Annual Conference! This year’s conference theme is Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion In An Age Friendly World.  Click here to learn more and register! URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/2021-annual-swppa-conference-diversity-equity-inclusion-in-an-age-friendly-world/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/SWPPA2021_Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201202 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20200917T183005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T221128Z UID:3541-1604948400-1606849199@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Now What? Re - Imagining a Post Pandemic World DESCRIPTION:Now in our 30th year\, The Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging invites you to participate in our 2020 Virtual Annual Conference. \nThe conference will be presented Virtually in four -1.5 hour sessions. Beginning on Tuesday November 10\, 17\, 24 and Dec 1 at 8:30 am. to 10:00 am. \nDownload Conference Program/Agenda\nRegistration is now open.  Click Here to register URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/now-what-re-imagining-a-post-pandemic-world/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/SWPPA_Conference-01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T080000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20200430T182712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T170848Z UID:2761-1589958000-1589961600@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation: The Key to a Better Life Webinar DESCRIPTION:The notions of loneliness and social isolation have been clearly identified as vexing issues in human services today.  We know that when people are rendered isolated\, bad things can follow including adverse health issues\, unhappiness/depression\, challenges with life success\, and even shortened life expectancy.  We also know that marginalized groups\, folks with disabilities\, seniors\, those in poverty\, and other minorities\, are at greater risk of being lonely\, isolated\, or disconnected.     \nThis session will do a deep-dive into understanding social isolation.  Not only will we look at the research and data related to this concept\, but we will explore strategies\, and actions that can be employed in addressing loneliness by having social capital principles work for the people you support.  In an interactive format\, we will examine ways and means to building more effective relationships possibilities.  \nObjectives: \n\n\n\nParticipants will be introduced to recent data and research on isolation/loneliness \nWays to explore and measure loneliness will be introduced \nThe construct of social capital will be overviewed \nRelationship-building strategies to combat social isolation will be examined\n\n\n\n  \nThe Webinar is free and open to all.  Registration is required.   \n\n\n\nAl Condeluci\, Ph.D\, Bio: \n \nAl Condeluci is the former CEO of CLASS\, a nonprofit community-based support system for folks with all types of disabilities in Pittsburgh\, PA from 1973 to 2018. He holds an MSW and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh\, where he is on faculty in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Social Work. He has authored 7 books\, including the acclaimed\, Interdependence: The Route to Community (1991) and the most recent\, The Macro Change Handbook (2015).  To see Al Condeluci’s full bio\, click here or if you would like to visit his website to learn more about him\, click here. \nRSVP for the Webinar below:  \nSorry. This form is no longer available. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/addressing-loneliness-and-social-isolation-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/Social-Isolation-and-Loneliness-Webinar-Invitation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20200227T211540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T213420Z UID:2499-1585562400-1585566000@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:SWPPA 2020 Orientation DESCRIPTION:SWPPA Orientation\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Organization (if applicable)Title (if applicable)Are you a SWPPA member?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Not Sure\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/swppa-2020-orientation/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/Swppa-2020-member-orientation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20200115T044609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T215144Z UID:2433-1582954200-1582965000@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Eden Hall Ecovillage Cohousing Development Information Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/eden-hall-ecovillage-information-session/ LOCATION:Barazonne Center\, Eden Hall Campus\, Chatham University\, 6035 Ridge Road\, Gibsonia\, PA\, 15044\, United States CATEGORIES:Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4-EHE-meeting-flyer-2020-02_Page_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham University":MAILTO:EdenHallEcovillage@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20191021T233404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T233632Z UID:2301-1573718400-1573725600@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Dementia Information Session & Experiential Event DESCRIPTION:  \nDementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh\, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network and SWPPA are hosting a Dementia Friends information session from 1-2pm and a Dementia Live training from 2-3pm on Thursday\, November 14\, 2019. \nVisitor parking is available in front of Westminster Place. Please come to the front entrance of Westminster Place under the portico and sign in at the front desk. Signs will point you to the Atrium\, where the session will take place. The building is wheelchair accessible and there are restroom facilities available. \nSpace is limited to 25 attendees. Please RSVP here. \n  \nAbout Dementia Live: \nPresbyterian SeniorCare Network will host a unique opportunity for family and professional caregivers to briefly\, yet movingly\, experience the challenges and struggles of a person living with dementia. Dementia Live™ is an innovative program designed by a team of dementia\, sensitivity and awareness\, and professional development experts from the nationally recognized AGE-u-cate® Training Institute headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.   \nUsing specialized gear within a safe\, experiential setting\, Dementia Live™ provides participants a real-life simulation of what it must be like to live with dementia. Participants gain greater awareness and understanding of the constant struggles (24/7) affecting persons with dementia. Greater understanding leads to more sensitive care partnering. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/dementia-information-session-experiential-event/ LOCATION:The Atrium\, Westminster Place of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network\, 1215 Hulton Road\, Oakmont\, PA\, 15139\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Dementia-Friends-Information-Session-Flyer-FINAL.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:dementiafriendlygreaterpgh@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T070000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20191024T005257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T005257Z UID:2324-1572580800-1572591600@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Coffee Connect Pittsburgh // Bloomfield at Crazy Mocha DESCRIPTION:When we know our neighbors\, we build stronger neighborhoods. We have each other’s backs\, we know where to turn when we need help\, and we build bridges across cultures and viewpoints. \nJoin Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh\, Bloomfield Development Corporation\, Bloomfield Livable Streets\, and Rep. Sara Innamorato for #CoffeeConnectPGH\, a day of connection and conversation in Bloomfield! Head to Crazy Mocha on Liberty Avenue and look for a “Join Me” table tent. Grab a coffee (on us!)\, set down your phone\, and connect with someone who lives in your neighborhood. Whether it’s for 3 minutes or 30 minutes\, a chat with a neighbor means a lot! URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/coffee-connect-pittsburgh-bloomfield-at-crazy-mocha/ LOCATION:Crazy Mocha\, 4525 Liberty Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15224\, United States CATEGORIES:#CoffeeConnectPGH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20191101_coffeeconnectflier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20190529T180911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T020907Z UID:1812-1571083200-1571169599@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:2019 Annual SWPPA Conference - The Big Shift: Creating a New Blueprint for a World Changed by Aging DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for our Annual Conference on Tuesday\, October 15\, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe in Canonsburg\, PA! This year’s conference theme is The Big Shift: Creating a New Blueprint for a World Changed by Aging. The Education Committee is putting together an exceptional program for this year’s conference.  Click here to learn more and register! URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/2019-annual-swppa-conference-embracing-aging/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh / Southpointe\, 1000 Corporate Dr.\, Canonsburg\, PA\, 15317\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Save-the-Date-Conference-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20190812T172914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T172914Z UID:2012-1566477000-1566482400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Cutting Edge Trends in Research DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/cutting-edge-trends-in-research/ LOCATION:Longwood at Oakmont\, 500 Route 909\, Verona\, PA\, 15147\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cutting-Edge-Trends-in-Research-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20190612T175520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T175520Z UID:1844-1564038000-1564048800@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:#CoffeeConnectPGH DESCRIPTION:#CoffeeConnectPGH encourages neighbors of all ages to ditch their devices and connect with others in coffee shops. Join Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh and partners for a day of connection and conversation with people of all ages. \nQuestions? Contact Cassandra  Masters at cassandra.masters@unitedwayswpa.org or (412) 456-6802. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/coffeeconnectpgh/ LOCATION:Everyday Café\, 532 North Homewood Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States CATEGORIES:#CoffeeConnectPGH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T063000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20190612T181009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T181009Z UID:1857-1561611600-1561617000@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Faith-Based Leadership Breakfast Series - North Region DESCRIPTION:Our Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh initiative works to ensure that the specific needs of those living with dementia and their care partners are addressed\, and that additional sectors such as the faith community\, medical community\, business community\, first responders and others are included in the dialogue. In partnership with Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh and with support from the Alzheimer’s Association and other partners\, we are building collaboration to educate\, engage and support those living with dementias and their care partners.\n\nDementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh is hosting four Faith-Based Leadership Breakfasts throughout Allegheny County in June. At the breakfasts\, we will discuss the basics of dementia and how faith-based communities can adapt their programming and provide support to those living with dementia and their care partners. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/dementia-friendly-greater-pittsburgh-faith-based-leadership-breakfast-series-north-region/ LOCATION:Vincentian Terrace Place\, 9399 Babcock Blvd.\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\, United States CATEGORIES:Breakfast Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/59295012_406518873527742_1211123903515066368_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:dementiafriendlygreaterpgh@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T063000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20190612T180802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T180802Z UID:1854-1561352400-1561357800@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Faith-Based Leadership Breakfast Series - East Region DESCRIPTION:Our Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh initiative works to ensure that the specific needs of those living with dementia and their care partners are addressed\, and that additional sectors such as the faith community\, medical community\, business community\, first responders and others are included in the dialogue. In partnership with Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh and with support from the Alzheimer’s Association and other partners\, we are building collaboration to educate\, engage and support those living with dementias and their care partners.\n\nDementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh is hosting four Faith-Based Leadership Breakfasts throughout Allegheny County in June. At the breakfasts\, we will discuss the basics of dementia and how faith-based communities can adapt their programming and provide support to those living with dementia and their care partners. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/dementia-friendly-greater-pittsburgh-faith-based-leadership-breakfast-series-east-region/ LOCATION:Jewish Association on Aging\, 200 JHF Dr.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States CATEGORIES:Breakfast Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/59295012_406518873527742_1211123903515066368_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:dementiafriendlygreaterpgh@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T063000 DTSTAMP:20260406T041457 CREATED:20190612T180206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T180519Z UID:1847-1560834000-1560839400@www.swppa.org SUMMARY:Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Faith-Based Leadership Breakfast Series - South Region DESCRIPTION:Our Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh initiative works to ensure that the specific needs of those living with dementia and their care partners are addressed\, and that additional sectors such as the faith community\, medical community\, business community\, first responders and others are included in the dialogue. In partnership with Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh and with support from the Alzheimer’s Association and other partners\, we are building collaboration to educate\, engage and support those living with dementias and their care partners.\n\nDementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh is hosting four Faith-Based Leadership Breakfasts throughout Allegheny County in June. At the breakfasts\, we will discuss the basics of dementia and how faith-based communities can adapt their programming and provide support to those living with dementia and their care partners. URL:https://www.swppa.org/our-event/dementia-friendly-greater-pittsburghs-faith-based-leadership-breakfast-series-south-region/ LOCATION:Ashbury Heights\, 700 Bower Hill Rd.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15243\, United States CATEGORIES:Breakfast Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.swppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/59295012_406518873527742_1211123903515066368_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh":MAILTO:dementiafriendlygreaterpgh@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR