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Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 566-9331
furnesslibrary@delco.lib.pa.us
Monday & Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: Noon to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm
Friday: Noon to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 3pm
Sunday:1pm to 4pm
WI-FI IS HERE
HKF now has Wi-fi available
PROGRAM: Preparing Yourself - Emotionally and Legally - to Care for Aging Parents
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 7:00pm at HKF Library
Presenting the program will be clinical psychologist and family therapist Barry J. Jacobs, Psy. D., of Swarthmore and attorney Linda Anderson, Esq. of Anderson Elder Law in Media. They will cover topics such as how to facilitate and have productive conversations with parents, siblings and other family members; getting parents' wills and living wills in order; and dealing with the emotions that the legal planning sometimes brings up. Dr. Jacobs is Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Springfield, PA and has an adjunct faculty position with the Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobs is the author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers. Linda Anderson is one of approximately 30 Pennsylvania lawyers certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. She is a frequent lecturer to attorneys, accountants, and others on subjects relating to Elder Law and estate planning, including such topics as long-term care, asset protection, and disability planning for seniors.
The "Aging Parents" program is free and open to the public. For directions and more information on the program and the library, call 610-566-9331.
The program is sponsored by Plush Mills Senior Living. Located at 501 Plush Mill Road in Wallingford, Plush Mills provides a unique offering to seniors: comfortable rental apartments and assisted living suites in a community with a range of care, amenities and activities.
PROGRAM: Feet First: What You Should Know About Common Foot Problems
Wednesday, September 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Your feet take a lot of wear and tear and there are a variety of reasons why you may experience foot pain. Dr. William Urbas, DPM, Chief of the Division of Podiatry at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, will talk about:
- The most common foot problems that cause pain,
- Conservative treatment options for these conditions,
- Surgical treatment options,
- When to seek treatment from a physician.
This program is sponsored by Crozer-Keystone Health System and is free and open to the public. Call 1-877-256-6846 to register.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED@HKF
Will you lend a hand?
With one of the smallest paid staffs of any library in Delaware County, Helen Kate needs the support of volunteers.
Two Volunteer opportunities are available: Thursday afternoons, 2:00 5:00 and Saturday afternoons, 12:30 3:00. Both are every-other week.
Give the Library a call if you're interested, 610-566-9331.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Book Discussion Group meets the third Thursday each month at the Library at 7:30pm. This program is open to all.
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Members receive the following benefits:
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