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.
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Education is changing, and learning through experience is helping reinforce the lessons students are learning in the classroom. The Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges held their annual conference at Rhodes State College, and they brought in educator and author Candy Van Buskirk to talk about the changing dynamic of education. She says that student engagement has declined, and students respond more favorably to hands-on learning. With two-year colleges helping train the next generation of the workforce, helping students get real-world experiences is key.
The workshop for children is from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall at Ohio State Lima. The facilitator training is from 4-8 p.m., Monday, October 14, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall.
The Lima Rotary Club is learning how to deal with some of the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia. An expert from Kessler Estates gave a presentation to the club on effective communication with people who have a disease that impacts their memory and cognitive function. Difficulty understanding and being understood can be one of the biggest sources of stress for caregivers and their loved ones. Instead of getting frustrated, experts say to keep the conversation positive, speak slowly, and use clear and simple language. It's also important to be an active listener.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - In collaboration with the Lego Company and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) program, the Li…
Over at the Allen County Fair, the Lima Area Radio Kontrol Society held demonstrations in front of spectators. The group hopes to give kids and adults a constructive activity to do while getting outside and being active with the experts on hand, providing insight and knowledge on how to properly control a drone.
The Lima Music Academy is looking for the public's help in continuing its mission of empowering people of all ages with the gift of music. The nonprofit began in 2022 and gives free lessons in piano, voice, and violin to people of all ages. Research has found that learning music helps the learning process in all areas. It also helps students beyond their school years in areas like reading comprehension, memory, and problem-solving. But now the Lima Music Academy is looking for people to become regular donors to help continue and grow their program.
A new Cleveland Clinic and Parade survey found 85% of adults polled have thought about their risk for developing a brain disease, like Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of those same individuals are taking steps to help with prevention. However, the survey revealed they’re not as proactive when it comes to addressing any actual memory or brain issues. 36% of adults under the age of 50 agree they’re too afraid to talk to a doctor. Interestingly, the survey also shows there are some misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and dementia. For example, 44% of adults age 18 to 34 agree that you are guaranteed to get Alzheimer’s if a relative has it too. But that’s incorrect, Alzheimer’s is not always inherited. In addition, men and women polled both assumed the other gender was more at risk for Alzheimer’s.
While in school at Bowling Green State University, Andrea Kirkendall turned her love of thrifting into a successful business.