Good News Consulting Inc.

Care Partner Connections for family caregivers!

Family Caregiver Support…look at all these options we offer! 💜

🎉🥳👏🎊🙌 Many of you have sent messages of congratulations and want to know what a Memory Cafe is… well thanks for asking ! A memory cafe is a safe, accessible and welcoming place for people with dementia and their care partners to gather for fun, activities , resources and refreshments A memory Cafe offers: *hospitality *interesting and engaging programs *information and resources *light refreshments A memory cafe is more about camaraderie and less about a disease A memory cafe is less formal than a support group and more flexible in the format A memory cafe provides the person with dementia a chance to interact with others and feel part of a group A memory cafe offers care partners and their loved ones a judgment free space to share information and make meaningful connections. 🗓️ Each month, on the 2nd Thursday from 2-4 pm ,will feature a different themed activity for participants to enjoy together. ⚾️ 🎨🖼️ We are pleased to partner with the York Revolution and York Art Association and continue to look for partnerships to support these gatherings. Locations will vary. There is no charge for participation but there may be for special events or activities with a cost associated with them. ➡️ Join us for the first event on Thursday, April 10 from 2-4pm at our Good News Consulting office located at 140 Roosevelt Ave Suite 210 York (across from the Roosevelt Tavern in the York County Economic Alliance Building) For more information and/or to register, Call : 717-843-1504 or Email: info@goodnewsconsulting.com

We are SO excited to announce that we received a grant today to start a Memory Cafe . Thank you to Susquehanna SCORE and the York County Chamber Foundation for the opportunity to submit and for choosing our proposal! We are grateful and can’t wait to start making a difference in our community because of this!!!! #memorycafe #makingadifference #dementiafriendlyyorkadams #dementiafriendlypa #CommunityConnections

🧠 🌎The demand for dementia-trained professionals has been growing steadily due to the aging global population. As the number of people living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, continues to rise, there is an increasing need for professionals who are equipped with specialized knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care and support. Key factors driving this demand include: 1. Aging Population: As life expectancy increases, the number of older adults who may develop dementia also rises. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide, and this number is expected to increase to 78 million by 2030. 2. Growing Awareness: With increased awareness about dementia and its impact, families and healthcare systems are more focused on providing specialized care for individuals with dementia. This has created more opportunities for trained professionals. 3. Healthcare Sector Needs: Hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and memory care units need professionals who can effectively manage dementia patients. This includes healthcare workers like nurses, caregivers, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists who have specific training in dementia care. 4. Policy and Support Programs: Governments and organizations are putting more emphasis on dementia care through support programs, funding for research, and guidelines for care practices, further stimulating demand for dementia-trained professionals. In response to this, we offer a class every other month that will lead you on a path to certification . Check out www.nccdp.org for more details and to see if you qualify to become a CDP… then go to our website or scan the QR code to register for our upcoming virtual class or a future in person class in our office in York! #makingadifferenceindementiacare #ProfessionalTraining #CDP

Want to learn more about Dementia Friendly York Adams? Want to become a Dementia Friend? It’s happening in our office on Tuesday at 3:30 and it’s free! Contact us to save you a seat!

Testimonial Tuesday… “Lori is such a sweetheart and helped our family learn how to take care of our mother better. We were hesitant about starting the classes but once there, within the first 5 minutes, Lori reeled us all in and won our hearts and our respect for what she does. Her empathy, sympathy, experiences both professionally and much more, personally, makes her an excellent teacher for the rest of us! We highly recommend Lori and the CPC ( Care Partner Connections) classes she teaches. We hope more families get to learn of her and this program that Good News offers free to family caregivers. We hope more people will attend when offered. So worth it!!!” If you are interested in learning more about the CPC classes and when the next ones are, drop a comment below or contact us! PS Lori is the one NOT in glasses if you didn’t know!😉

Are you a caregiver? Then this is for you! Please join us for this FREE educational session packed with lots of resources!