ML11. A HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA – AS TOLD BY THE AUTHORS/GUESTS OF PA BOOKS

Airing statewide on PCN, PA Books is a weekly television program featuring authors of books about Pennsylvania. Topics on the program range from the earliest Native Americans to the American Revolution, Gettysburg, the Industrial Revolution, organized crime, the Amish, scrapple, biographies of prominent Pennsylvanians, and more. This presentation covers many facets of Pennsylvania history, including some little-known stories the presenter has learned while hosting this program.

ML51. HOW TO HAVE THE TALK: TOUCHY TOPICS WITH AGING LOVED ONES

Having “the talk” with an aging loved one can often be a touchy subject, and can be mentally and emotionally draining. Whether it’s giving up driving, making funeral plans, or discussing a move to a retirement community, these topics can be hard to broach and ultimately resolve. Learn the importance of being proactive, gain insight, and learn techniques to make this interaction more productive and less stressful. We’ll discuss how and when to approach an aging loved one in need of a change or pre-planning. We’ll also explore different types of legal documents, resources to help educate loved ones on different options and costs, and planning tips and checklists.