Dementia Friendly York/Adams

05/31/2026

“Don’t you remember?”
“We already talked about this.”
“No, that’s not what happened.”

Sometimes we say things like this without realizing they can increase frustration, confusion, or anxiety for someone living with dementia.

The good news is that small changes in communication can make a big difference.

Join YCCF and Dementia Friendly York/Adams June 9th for a free, interactive Dementia Friends information session and learn simple, practical ways to better support people living with dementia and the families who care for them.

A more dementia-friendly York County can start with all of us 🕊

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/Ri1cEPNwJ3

05/29/2026

On Tuesday, The Law Office of Amanda Snoke Dubbs took an important step in becoming more dementia-friendly by participating in a Dementia Friends session led by Alison Sprankle . Although Amanda herself has been a Dementia Friend for several years, she wanted her team to experience the same!

Through education and understanding, they are helping create a more compassionate and supportive community for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

From legal planning to everyday interactions, awareness matters. Thank you for your commitment to reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and making a difference right here in our community! 🧠✨

05/21/2026

Sharing again… we spoke about these opportunities today at our action team meeting… Dementia Friends session… Fundraiser benefiting our initiative… Grant opportunities…. Artists opportunities….

05/20/2026

Way to go Cassandra!

Here at Visiting Angels Gettysburg, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our amazing caregiver, Cassandra Doan, on becoming officially a Dementia Friend! Cassandra, your dedication to expanding your skills and deepening your understanding of dementia is truly inspiring, and we know this training will bring even more comfort, empathy, and specialized support to the families we serve. Thank you for always striving to provide the absolute best care! 💙

We also extend a massive thank you to Kristy Saphore, CDP and Dementia Friends Champion, for leading this invaluable training. Kristy, your expertise and passion are unmatched, and we are so grateful for the tools you've given Cassandra to make a meaningful difference every single day—please join us in congratulating her below! 👇🙌

05/20/2026

Way to go Kayley!

At Visiting Angels Gettysburg, we are deeply committed to providing the highest quality care for our clients and their families. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce that our wonderful caregiver, Kayley Edmonds, has officially earned her Dementia Friends Certification! 🎉

By completing this specialized training through Dementia Friendly America, Kayley has deepened her understanding of what it’s like to live with dementia and mastered new ways to foster a supportive, patient, and empowering environment for our clients experiencing cognitive decline.

Kayley, your dedication to continuous learning and your heart for service make our team a better place. Thank you for always going above and beyond to bring peace of mind to our families.

Please join us in giving Kayley a huge round of applause in the comments below! 👏👏👇

05/19/2026

Lots of things going on … check these out. We will be talking more about them at this week’s community action team. Come join us on Thursday at 11:30 ! The zoom link went out if you need it, let Tina know!

05/15/2026

Support group at Country Meadows Senior Care Trolley Road York

05/15/2026

Have any great ideas? We’d love to help and support them!

📣 Learn more about the new READY Communities grant opportunity at the Applicant Information Session on May 19th! 📣 Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04gF5g_0

The 2026 Grant Cycle RFP will focus on community-driven projects that align with at least one of the five priorities of Aging Our Way, PA, the Commonwealth’s 10-year Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA), and support a community’s older residents, neighbors living with dementia, or both. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04gDRZd0

05/13/2026

🎉🥳🎊Our newest friends in Adams County… thanks to Corporal Justin Koller of the York County Sheriffs Department for providing the Dementia Friends session to these folks as part of the Adams County crisis intervention team training yesterday!
Way to go!