The group, led by trained facilitators, offers participants the opportunity to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore potential solutions with others who understand their struggles. Organizers say the meetings have been beneficial for many caregivers.
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January 3, 2025, press release from the the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH, Jan. 3, 2025—During Financial Wellness Month this January, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging individuals and families to make financial plans that will create some security in preparing for an unexpected crisis of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. One in nine Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease – that’s nearly 7 million Americans across the country and 236,200 in Ohio. Dementia not only takes a tremendous physical toll on diagnosed individuals, but the costs associated with the disease can be overwhelming and put a huge economical strain on families. Disease-related costs can jeopardize a family’s financial security, and many families and caregivers make enormous personal and financial sacrifices.
Caregivers are more concerned about others than themselves. So, doctors recommend that if you know a caregiver, give them the gift of a few hours for themselves this holiday season.
November 20, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH, Nov. 20, 2024—The Alzheimer’s Association has scheduled a free, virtual program, “Strategies for Surviving the Holidays” on Tues., Dec. 3 at 12:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended. To register, call the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Free educational programs and support groups are offered monthly throughout Northwest Ohio. Visit www.alz.org/crf and search by zip code to find scheduled local programs.
October 29, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer's Association: TOLEDO, OH, Oct. 28, 2024—The time will change in Ohio on Nov. 3, falling back one hour. This signifies the shortening of light every day, which can present challenges for those who are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia, as well as their families and caregivers. Changes in the season and thus the amount of daylight may cause confusion and behavior challenges for those impacted by Alzheimer’s or another dementia. “Families may notice that their loved one is increasingly confused about the day or time, and that confusion could make them wander,” said Pam Myers, senior director, programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio and Central Ohio Chapters. “In addition, as it will get darker every day in the fall and winter, those living with Alzheimer’s may experience sundowning, even if they haven’t before.”
Alzheimer's and other dementias take more lives in the United State than breast and prostate cancers combined and the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is holding a series of walks to fund research to help end the disease.
COLUMBUS, OH (NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL) - Playing sports can be a game changer for kids—with benefits to their physical, mental, and emotional health that can last a lifetime. But about seventy percent of kids quit playing by the age of thirteen, often due to overscheduling, excessive training or pressure to perform. A new national survey finds most parents have their kids in sports for all the right reasons, but experts at the kids mental health foundation say consistent communication with kids is critical to ensure athletic play remains a positive force in their lives.
Learning how to take care of yourself when caring for a loved one is the goal of an upcoming seminar at the Springs of Lima. They're called the sandwich generation—individuals who are taking care of a parent while still taking care of their children. It can be tireless and sometimes thankless while adding additional stress to your life. Trilogy Health Services and the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio recognize this and invite you to a program to hear how important it is for a caregiver to build a support team to help them manage their stress.
June 20, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH—June 20, 2024— As summer brings rising temperatures across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but they can be especially for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer's disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety and make them vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Caregivers should make a plan to keep loved ones safe and healthy.
Around 800,000 people suffer a stroke each year in the United States, which means that someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. While the patients are obviously facing a long road to recovery, the loved ones who care could face their own issues. Pearl Lewandowski tells us about what the new study shows. A stroke is an emergency that occurs suddenly, and in those situations, family members or loved ones often struggle to know what medical treatments the person with a stroke would want. Research from the University of Michigan finds that this can cause long-term mental health effects for the family decision-maker.