PennCares offers educational trainings for caregivers, families, and professional individuals working in the aging field. We provide them with excellent resources and current information to better care for individuals who need extra assistance due to physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
PennCares can bring our professional trainings to your area either on site or via webinar. Call or email us for pricing information. Don’t see a topic you are looking for? Call or email us as we can customize your staffing needs. Contact dallen@penncares.org or 717-632-5552 ext 4101
Thank you very much for your presentation on “Managing Bullying” . Your presentation addressed interpersonal problems that are not easy to talk about, and then you talked our residents through the process of cognitive and behavioral change to better handle their feelings and their behavior. You provided management and me with skills we can use in our day to day interactions with residents –E.C.- York Housing Authority
Bias Awareness Language: How to Use and Promote Inclusive Communication
This interactive and capacity-building training empowers participants with the tools and language needed to foster an inclusive environment where all voices are valued and respected.
Hearing Distressing Voices Simulation – Mechanicsburg
The Hearing Distressing Voices Simulation is a 2.5-hour workshop developed by Pat Deegan, PhD. It was designed to help individuals better understand what it is like to experience distressing voices.
Self-Care: Mind, Body, & Spirit
presents: Self-Care: Mind, Body, & Spirit Date & Time: Monday, May 12, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Webinar via Zoom Cost: FREE TO ATTEND This program is funded by a generous grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation. What to Expect This session will emphasize the importance of self-care and the value […]
Addressing Health Inequities in Communities of Color
Communities of color often face significant barriers to equitable access to quality healthcare, resulting in poorer health outcomes and reduced life expectancy. This training is designed to raise awareness about these health inequities, provide an understanding of their underlying causes, and offer practical strategies to address and reduce disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.
Hearing Distressing Voices Simulation – Butler County
presents: Date & Time: Monday, June 2, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave. Lyndora, PA 16045 Cost: FREE TO ATTEND - All tickets paid for by PA Link to Aging & Disability Resources This program is made possible by a generous […]
Dementia Live! – Mechanicsburg
In this high-impact Dementia Live experience, you will be immersed into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with a cognitive impairment and sensory change.
Mommy & Me: An Interactive Family Workshop
Mommy & Me: A 4-Week Interactive Family Workshop Dates: Every Thursday – June 5, 12, 19, and 26 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: FREE! Location: PennCares Home Office, 788 Cherry Tree Ct., Hanover, PA 17331 Description Looking to connect with other families while strengthening the bond with your child in a safe and […]
Hearing Distressing Voices Simulation – State College
This 2 hour immersive simulation is designed to provide participants with a firsthand understanding of hearing distressing voices.
Holistic Approaches to Addiction Recovery
presents: Holistic Approaches to Addiction Recovery Date & Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Webinar via Zoom Cost: FREE TO ATTEND This program is funded by a generous grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation. What to Expect This course is designed to review the principles of substance abuse, […]
New Age of Anxiety & Depression
presents: New Age of Anxiety & Depression Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Webinar via Zoom Cost: FREE TO ATTEND This program is funded by a generous grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation. What to Expect In recent years, stress levels have increased for many […]