Two Days. Fresh Ideas.

Connections That Matter.

This Fall, Get InspirED!

Step away from the day-to-day and spend two days discovering fresh ideas, practical solutions, valuable connections you can bring back to your community, and earn up to 10 NAB CEUs (approval pending).

 

InspirED Connections: PALA’s Fall Conference brings together senior living administrators, executive directors, department leaders, and emerging professionals from across Pennsylvania for timely education, meaningful conversations, and strategies you can put into action.


Whether you want to stay ahead of regulatory and industry changes, strengthen your leadership skills, tackle everyday challenges, or connect with peers who understand senior living, InspirED Connections has something for you.

 

You Won’t Want to Miss These Sessions!


The Epidemic of Loneliness

Valerie McNicholl, LCSW, Move Forward Counseling, LLC


Experiencing the Power of LEGO® Serious Play®

Will Leave You InspirED!

Loretta Veney, Inspirational Speaker & Certified LEGO®

Serious Play® Facilitator


Medication Administration Training Program Updates:

Training, Documentation & Best Practices

Anitha Jones, Temple University Harrisburg


Sexuality & Memory Care Residents: Understanding Reportable Incidents & Communicating with Families

Michelle Quirin and Denny Granahan,

Senior Living Consultants of York LLC


Building Connections, Strengthening Support:

Community Resources for Personal Care Homes

Karen Wagner, BHSL


From Policy to Practice: Medical Marijuana

in Personal Care & Assisted Living

Steven Boell and Jacob Sitman, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba


“Good Job!” Isn’t Good Enough:

Rethinking Praise in the Workplace

Jim Bryan, TPHP Consulting


Keeping the Lights On: An Insider’s Look at What It Takes

Edward Wurster, The Hospital and Healthsystem

Association of Pennsylvania


Insights from Experienced Administrators Panel


Investigating Abuse in Pennsylvania

Laura Deitz and Sheila Caperelli, Adult Protective Services, OLTL


BHSL Updates

Theresa Hartman, RN, CCM, Director, BHSL

REGISTER TODAY!


InspirED Connections: PALA’s Fall Conference

October 28–29, 2026 | Harrisburg, PA

To receive the member discount, login to the Member Portal above and go to the LEFT side under MEMBER REGISTRATIONS & CONNECTIONS, choose EVENTS

and then the PALA Fall Conference.

Interested in becoming a PALA Member? 


Click HERE for more information.

Questions, please contact Joan DeLuca (joan@pala.org) or Janet Neidig (janet@pala.org) OR call 717-695-9734. 

Thank You Fall Sponsors!

 

Platinum Sponsor

 

Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

 

Silver Sponsor

 

For information about conference sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joan DeLuca at joan@pala.org.

 

Bronze Sponsor

Contributor

 

Michael J. Conallen Consulting, LLC

Contributor

Book your hotel room for

the Fall Conference...

PALA has secured a room block at a discounted rate of $129.95 plus taxes.


Option 1 – Book Online

Click HERE to make reservations online.


Option 2 – Call the Hotel Directly

Phone: 717-561-2800

Dial ‘0’ and ask for the PALA 2026 Fall Conference Block. Be sure to provide your check-in and check-out dates when booking.

 

Important: The cut-off date to make your reservation under the group rate is September 29, 2026. Rooms at the group rate are available until the cut-off date or until the block sells out, whichever comes first.

Best Western Premier,

the Central Hotel

800 East Park Drive

Harrisburg, PA 17111

205 Grandview Ave., Suite 406
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Ph: 717-695-9734