Health Websites

You may like to know about these health websites related to older adults that we've learned about through the Jewish Healthcare Foundation's Consumer Health Information Fellowship:

CAPHIS Top 100 | Senior Health Websites You Can Trust

Quick Guide to Health Literacy and Older Adults

Bestselling Author Sara Shepard to Visit Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront

From Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront:

Bestselling author Sara Shepard will visit Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront on Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 pm for a reading and signing of The Visibles.

Join Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront as they welcome bestselling author Sara Shepard. Prior to the release of The Visibles, her debut novel for adults, Ms. Shepard penned the popular teen series, Pretty Little Liars. The Visibles chronicles a daughter’s journey to break free from her family’s legacy of despair. From the backwoods of Pennsylvania to the brownstones of Brooklyn Heights, Shepard’s novel investigates the secrets of the past to find out whether real happiness is a gift or a choice. On June 13th, 2009, Shepard will read from The Visibles; afterwards, she will sign copies of the book.

For additional information on these and other Barnes & Noble events at the Waterfront location, contact Erika Bales, Community Relations Manager, at 412-462-5743.

Targeting the Ages Video

Here is the link to the archived streaming video of the Targeting the Ages teleconference which originally aired in February. Thanks to Bonnie Young at Commonwealth Libraries for sharing this link.

Legal Triage in High Demand in Tough Times; Neighborhood Legal Responds with Evening Operating Hours

News update from Neighborhood Legal Services:

These trying economic times mean more Pennsylvanians on the lower end of the income scale need legal help with a range of issues from utility shut-offs to evictions, and an increase in calls to legal helplines reflect the rising needs.

The situation has prompted the Neighborhood Legal Services Association in Pittsburgh to expand services by staffing their help line two additional evenings each week. Association attorney Pam Dalton-Arlotti says demand for services is up 10 percent in the last year, and adds that in this dire economic climate, free legal help can be a lifeline.

NLSA provides help for residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties. The toll-free help line number is 866-761-NLSA (6572). More information is also available online at www.nlsa.us.

PA eMentoring

A new program from Smart Futures:

PA eMentoring is an online career program that connects working adults with high school students via email. We are currently recruiting Career Mentors! Smart Futures’ expects to enroll 300 students this semester and over 1,000 next school year -so we need eMentors!!

What is involved?

• 20 minutes a week for 10 weeks at the comfort of your own desk

• Mentor and Mentee complete 10 career related activities that promote career education and self awareness

• Required to complete PA Clearances

Being a career mentor is a great way to give back and not give a lot of time! To view current list of schools and participating employers visit www.pa-ementor.org.

Book Group Buzz, A Booklist Blog

Book Group Buzz, A Booklist Blog
Book group tips, reading lists, & lively talk of literary news from the experts at Booklist Online.

Libraries benefit from Senior Community Service Employment Program included in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Interesting article from ALA's District Dispatch that my coworker Kimberley Hrivnak passed along to me. Thanks!

ProgrammingLibrarian.org

The ALA Public Programs Office announced earlier this year:

a new online resource to assist libraries of all types and sizes in creating cultural and community programs. The Web site, ProgrammingLibrarian.org, includes a resource library, live learning opportunities and a blog to keep librarians informed of upcoming opportunities and provide inspiration for new library programs. As the site continues to develop, users will find more resources, ideas, and opportunities to network with peers and programming experts.

Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will

The Allegheny County Bar Association has partnered with the Allegheny County Medical Society to provide a free downloadable Advanced Directive and Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will.

Adult Programs Resources

Here are a couple of links that will be helpful to you in planning adult programs shared by Bonnie Young from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries:

MHLS | Targeting Ideas

MHLS | Gardeners

You may also like to check out the following:

LIScareer.com | Not Just for Kids: Cultivating Adult Programs

MHLS | Building Your Base

Gaming Programs in Libraries - Census of 2008 Programs

Some of you may like to take this survey on gaming in libraries and read about the research being done at the Syracuse University School of Information Studies. You can learn more about this research at Library Game Lab of Syracuse.

Seniors to Receive Stimulus Funds

A recent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Seniors to receive stimulus money" by Bill Toland, Thursday, April 30, 2009.