Cross Keys Village Offers Memory Support and Key Resources in York and Adams Counties

New Oxford, PA — Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community, one of the nation’s largest stand-alone nonprofit continuing care retirement communities and the largest in Pennsylvania, continues to strengthen its role as a regional leader in dementia education and memory support with a robust lineup of free and low-cost programs open to the greater community.
 

Guided by an “age in your preferred place” philosophy, Cross Keys Village offers personalized care, memory support, and education for adults and their care partners. The organization has become a premier provider of Memory Support services and was an early leader in the York/Adams Dementia Friendly America initiative.
 

All Memory Support programs are offered through the Lifespring Memory Support Resource Center, located at 227 Village Drive, New Oxford, PA, and are open at no cost to Cross Keys Village residents and neighbors from the surrounding community unless otherwise noted.
 

Embracing Your Story

A signature two-chapter series designed to inform and inspire individuals living with neurocognitive disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, along with their care partners. The series is offered twice annually in the spring and fall; pre-registration is required.

• Chapter 1: Embracing You
  For individuals navigating a recent dementia diagnosis
  March 9–April 13 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
• Chapter 2: Embracing Us
  For individuals living with a dementia diagnosis seeking connection and shared learning
  March 9–April 13 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Participants who complete either chapter are invited to attend Memory Café events which are special, invitation-only gatherings focused on social connection and shared experiences. Past events have included community outings, themed breakfasts, and a variety of engaging group activities.
 

Ongoing Support Groups and Gatherings

• Embracing Today
  A monthly support group for care partners addressing topics such as communication strategies, stress and burnout, role changes, and self-care.
  Third Tuesday of each month | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
• Parkinson’s Thursday Support Group
  A monthly group empowering individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.
  Third Thursday of each month | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Parkinson’s Luncheon
  A monthly social gathering at Perkins Restaurant in Hanover, PA.
  Second Tuesday of each month | 11:00 a.m.
  (Participants pay the cost of their own meal.)
• Living Fully, Dying Well
  A monthly open community gathering that invites thoughtful conversation about mortality, meaning, and what matters most—without agenda or counseling.
  Beginning March 24 | Fourth Tuesday of each month | 10:00–11:30 a.m.

FREE Memory Screening Day

Cross Keys Village offers free memory screenings each spring and fall using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a standardized, non-invasive cognitive screening tool.

Spring Screening Date: April 20, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Appointments are required.
 

Special Presentation

Living Fully, Dying Well Presentation
Join Erin Nelson, Director of Memory Support and trained End-of-Life Death Doula, on February 16 from 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a presentation exploring the history of Death Cafés and the transition to the Living Fully, Dying Well.
 

Professional Education Opportunity

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
Wednesday, April 29 | 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Led by Jennifer Holcomb, Chief Clinical Integration Officer, this full-day seminar is open to healthcare professionals, frontline staff, family members, and students. Registration fees apply. Details and registration are available at crosskeysvillage.org/seminar. Please register by Wednesday, April 15 to ensure your spot.
 

For program information, registration, or to schedule a memory screening, contact
Erin Nelson, Director of Memory Support
📞 (717) 624-5403 | ✉️ e.nelson@crosskeysvillage.org

About Cross Keys Village – The Brethren Home Community
Cross Keys Village is a premium nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement community nestled on over 360 acres in beautiful south-central Pennsylvania. We are dedicated to serving older adults through a full continuum of living options, personalized care, and innovative memory support and education. The organization is committed to fostering dignity, connection, and quality of life for residents and the surrounding community