SWPPA

SWPPA Education Committee Meeting
2023-06-07 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-05-03 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-04-05 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
SWPPA Education Committee Meeting
First Wednesday of each month from 3:30 – 5 PM
Email info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee.

SWPPA Guardianship Listening Session
2023-06-07 06:00 - 07:30
SWPPA Guardianship Listening Session on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Location: Pitt Cathedral of Learning, Conference Room 2017 (20th floor).

SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting
2023-06-06 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-05-02 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-04-04 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-03-07 06:00 - 07:00
SWPPA Membership Committee Meeting
First Tuesday of each month from 11 AM – 12 PM
Email info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee.

SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-18 13:00 - 14:00
SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting
Third Tuesday of each month from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Email info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee.

SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting
2023-05-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-04-12 07:00 - 08:00, 2023-03-08 06:00 - 07:00
SWPPA Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting
Second Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Email info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee.

SWPPA Networking Breakfast and Legislative Update
2023-04-28 04:00 - 07:00
Friday, April 28, 2023
SWPPA Networking Breakfast and Legislative Update.
Visit https://swppa.wildapricot.org/event-5170618 for details and registration.

SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting
2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:00
SWPPA Friend and Fundraising Committee Meeting
Third Tuesday of each month from 2:00 – 3:00
Email info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee.

SWPPA Education Committee Meeting
2023-01-04 10:30 - 12:00
SWPPA Education Committee Meeting
This committee meets the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Email info@swppa.org if you’d like to join this committee.

THE ANNUAL SWPPA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE for 2022
2022-11-17 03:00 - 10:30 | The Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute, 8150 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237, United States
Now 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!
The Conference is being held over four (4) days:
Virtually via Zoom on the following Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM:
October 27 Generations of Caring, Who’s Next?
November 3 More to Know on the Cures Act
November 10 Supporting Change on the Hill
The Final Session November 17th In Person
It’s a New Day for Healthcare, Get Ready!
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM is in person at :
The Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute
8150 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(Entrance on Peebles Rd.)
Providing 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.
Register Here
(Not yet a SWPPA member? Join here!)
The Conference will be facilitated with a number of safety precautions. Please contact Ann Conlin with any questions conference@swppa.org or (412) – 467-6564
The 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.
Click here to View the Prospectus

Now 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!
The Conference is being held over four (4) days:
Virtually via Zoom on the following Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM:
October 27 Generations of Caring: Engaging, Supporting and Empowering Family Members!
November 3 More to Know on the Cures Act
November 10 Supporting Change on the Hill
The Final Session November 17th In Person
It’s a New Day for Healthcare, Get Ready!
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM is in person at :
The Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute
8150 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(Entrance on Peebles Rd.)
Providing 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.
he Conference will be facilitated with a number of safety precautions. Please contact Ann Conlin with any questions conference@swppa.org or (412) – 467-6564
The 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.

Conference Agenda

October 27, 2022 (VIRTUAL)
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Generations of Caring: Engaging, Supporting and Empowering Family Members!
Barry J. Jacobs, PhD.
Principal, Health Management Associates

In 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.

November 3, 2022 (VIRTUAL)
8:30 – 10:30 AM
More to Know on the Cures Act
Kevin Hancock, MA
Principal Consultant, Health Management Associates (HMA)

The 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.

November 10, 2022 (VIRTUAL)
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Supporting Change on the Hill
Roy Afflerbach
Founder and President, The Afflerbach Group, LLC.

Policy Priorities & Advocacy Focus for SWPPA in 2023
This 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.

November 17, 2022 (IN-PERSON)
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Vincentian Learning & Engagement Institute
Healthcare Perspectives
Rob Oliver, MA
Motivational Speaker, Award Winning Author, Podcast Host

This 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.
Panel on Compliance Impact/Experiences Across the Spectrum
Moderator: Rob Oliver, MA
Richard Wellins, PhD
Retired Chief Marketing Officer, DDI

Michelle Lally, Esquire
Legal Counsel and Resident Advocate

Chris Phelps, MBA
Chief Program Officer, CLASS
Matt Perkins, MS
Chief Executive Officer, Service Coordination Unlimited
The 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:

What are the successes or advantages that are afforded to you?
What are the challenges that you continue to face in this new human service market?
In your opinion, what would make the perfect service delivery system?

Keynote Speaker: Energizing & Preparing for the Future of New & Innovative Services
Dr. Fady B. Sahhar
President, XtraGlobex, Inc.
President/CEO, ProVantaCare

As 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.

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2021 Annual SWPPA Conference - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In An Age Friendly World
2021-11-15 - 2021-11-16
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!

Now What? Re - Imagining a Post Pandemic World
2020-11-09 - 2020-12-01
Now in our 30th year, The Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging invites you to participate in our 2020 Virtual Annual Conference.
The 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.
Download Conference Program/Agenda
Registration is now open. Click Here to register

Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation: The Key to a Better Life Webinar
2020-05-20 07:00 - 08:00 | Virtual Meeting
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.
This 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.
Objectives:

Participants will be introduced to recent data and research on isolation/loneliness
Ways to explore and measure loneliness will be introduced
The construct of social capital will be overviewed
Relationship-building strategies to combat social isolation will be examined

The Webinar is free and open to all. Registration is required.

Al Condeluci, Ph.D, Bio:

Al 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.
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SWPPA 2020 Orientation
2020-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
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Eden Hall Ecovillage Cohousing Development Information Session
2020-02-29 05:30 - 08:30 | Barazonne Center, Eden Hall Campus, Chatham University, 6035 Ridge Road, Gibsonia, PA, 15044, United States

Dementia Information Session & Experiential Event
2019-11-14 08:00 - 10:00 | The Atrium, Westminster Place of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA, 15139, United States
Dementia-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.
Visitor 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.
Space is limited to 25 attendees. Please RSVP here.

About Dementia Live:
Presbyterian 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.
Using 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.

Coffee Connect Pittsburgh // Bloomfield at Crazy Mocha
2019-11-01 04:00 - 07:00 | Crazy Mocha, 4525 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
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.
Join 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!

2019 Annual SWPPA Conference - The Big Shift: Creating a New Blueprint for a World Changed by Aging
2019-10-14 - 2019-10-15 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh / Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Dr., Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
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!

Cutting Edge Trends in Research
2019-08-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Longwood at Oakmont, 500 Route 909, Verona, PA, 15147, United States

#CoffeeConnectPGH
2019-07-25 07:00 - 10:00 | Everyday Café, 532 North Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
#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.
Questions? Contact Cassandra Masters at cassandra.masters@unitedwayswpa.org or (412) 456-6802.

Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Faith-Based Leadership Breakfast Series - North Region
2019-06-27 05:00 - 06:30 | Vincentian Terrace Place, 9399 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
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.

Dementia-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.

Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Faith-Based Leadership Breakfast Series - East Region
2019-06-24 05:00 - 06:30 | Jewish Association on Aging, 200 JHF Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Faith-Based Leadership Breakfast Series - South Region
2019-06-18 05:00 - 06:30 | Ashbury Heights, 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15243, United States
