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title: Living with Dementia 2026
description: Living with Dementia 2026
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# Living With Dementia: A Community Education Series

We understand support is crucial for people living with dementia, but especially for their loved ones and care partners. Penn State College of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine has an upcoming education series on dementia for the community to join. There are different options to get involved that can best fit your schedule: Virtually and In-Person. If you're a facility or community center interested, you can also host a watch party!

This program is designed for: family care partners (also known as caregivers), friends and family members, and individuals supporting someone living with dementia.  No previous dementia-care experience is needed. 

 

# Join In-Person, Virtually or Host a Watch Party:

# Session schedule and information below!

 

Attend In-Person 

|  | **Lebanon Valley College, Arnold Health Professions Pavilion**  145 Heisey Rd, Annville, PA 17003  3:00pm-5:00pm | Valley View Retirement Center 4702 E Main St, Belleville, PA 17004 10:00am-12:00pm |
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| Session 1: What is Dementia? | October 6 | October 7 |
| Session 2: Understanding Behaviors as Communication | October 13 | October 14 |
| Session 3: Resources for Persons with Dementia & Care Partners | October 27 | October 28 |
| Session 4: Planning for the Future with Dementia | November 10 | November 11 |
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Attend Virtually 

| **Session 1: What is Dementia?** | October 19 at 10 - 11:30 am |
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|  | October 21 at 6 - 7:30 pm |
|  | October 23 at 10 - 11:30 am |
| **Session 2: Understanding Behaviors as Communication** | October 26 at 10 - 11:30 am |
|  | October 28 at 6 - 7:30 pm |
|  | October 30 at 10 - 11:30 am |
| **Session 3: Resources for Persons with Dementia & Care Partners** | November 2 at 10 - 11:30 am |
|  | November 4 at 6 - 7 pm |
|  | November 6 at 10 - 11:30 am |
| **Session 4: Planning for the Future with Dementia** | November 9 at 10 - 11:30 am |
|  | November 11 at 6 - 7 pm |
|  | November 13 at 10 - 11:30 am |
| [![LWD In\_Person\_Virtual Participant Footer](https://engage.ltcrc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LWD%20In_Person_Virtual%20Participant%20Footer.png?width=2170&height=725&name=LWD%20In_Person_Virtual%20Participant%20Footer.png)](https://redcap.link/2026LWD) [REGISTER HERE: 2026 Living With Dementia Series](https://redcap.link/2026LWD) |  |

 

Host A Watch Party 

How?

If you are a community facility such as a library, community center, Long-Term Care Facility, or local organization - you are elligble to become a watch party host. All that is required is proper technology and space to host your community for a viewing of the virtual series. You can pick and choose what dates you want to host based on the virtual schedule above. All watch parties must host at least one event for each session (a total of 4 watch parties minimum).

Why Host a Watch Party?

- Bring practical dementia education closer to home
- Connect care partners, families, and people living with dementia with useful information and resources from memory care experts
- Create a comfortable place for **learning, conversation, and community connection**
- Increase awareness of dementia resources available for your community
- Expand access for people who may prefer a **local, in-person group experience**

Hosting is Designed to Be Simple

You do not need to be a dementia care expert.  Watch Party Hosts provide a welcoming space and basic technology to participate in the program.  The Living With Dementia team provides host guidance, orientation, educational programming, and support to prepare your site.

 

Click here to become a Watch Party Host: [https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/?s=3WLEYK7A7D3438FA](https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/?s=3WLEYK7A7D3438FA)

 

 

Learn Together. Connect Locally. Support your Community.

 

 This series is presented in partnership with the 

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