‘Dining with Diabetes’

People who want to learn how to better manage diabetes now can take a webinar offered by Penn State Extension.

“Dining with Diabetes” is a diabetes education program taught by extension educators across Pennsylvania. It is geared toward anyone who has Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, has a family member with Type 2 diabetes, or is at risk for developing diabetes.

The webinars will be held from 6-7:15 p.m. on April 12, 19 and 26 and May 3. A follow-up will be held on July 12.

The course is divided into five sections: what is diabetes; meal planning, serving sizes and carbohydrate counting; heart-healthy eating; medications, monitoring and goal setting; and dining out. Each section will provide participants with valuable information designed to help manage diabetes.

The sections are designed to be viewed individually, so participants can choose the order in which they move through the course. Booklets and supplementary handouts can be found in each section and can be viewed as often as needed.

To register, visit extension.psu.edu/dining-with-diabetes-webinar

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

With the growing need for services and resources to help those living with mental health conditions, as well as substance use and addiction, everyone can play an important role in helping those in crisis.

• A session takes place from 1-4 p.m. on April 26 and 9 a.m. to noon on April 27.

To register, visit: extension.psu.edu/adult-mental-health-first-aid

Adults Working with Youth

Mental Health First Aid: Adults Working with Youth teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.

This eight-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.

First aiders will be required to complete a two-hour, self-paced online class before participating in a six-hour, instructor-led virtual workshop.

• April 13 from 1-4 p.m.

• April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon

To register, visit: extension.psu.edu/mental-health-first-aid-adults-working-with-youth.

Healthy Mediterranean meals

Join Penn State Extension for a tasty trip to the Mediterranean.

In this virtual cooking class, “Let’s Cook at Home: Mediterranean” webinar, you’ll create and enjoy an authentic Mediterranean meal that’s healthy and delicious.

“Let’s Cook at Home: Mediterranean” will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on April 16.

In this interactive webinar, you can cook along with Penn State Extension educators or just watch to get some meal ideas.

Prep instructions and videos will be sent out the weekend before the webinar.

To register, visit extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-at-home-mediterranean

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Penn State Extension offers webinars to help with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Individuals who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to participate. These webinars include Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia offered at 9 a.m. on May 14, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body at 6 p.m. on May 3, and Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning at 1 p.m. on April 19 and at noon on April 26.

The “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” webinar explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, explains the risk factors and the general stages of the disease.

The “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research” webinar is designed for individuals of any age who are interested in healthy living and aging well.

The “Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning” webinar will cover common decisions that are difficult to discuss with loved ones and tips that can assist in making those important conversations less stressful.

There is no cost to attend these programs. To learn more and register:

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: extension.psu.edu/understanding-alzheimers-disease

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: extension.psu.edu/alzheimers-disease-healthy-living-for-your-brain-and-body

Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning:extension.psu.edu/dementia-conversations-driving-doctor-visits-legal-and-financial-planning