The Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter offers educational programs for family caregivers, health care professionals and the community. We also have a lending library of books and videos available at our Main office.
Regularly scheduled programming includes:
- Caregiving 101 - A program designed to assist families and caregivers in understanding the diagnosis and planning for the future.
- Caregiving 201 - A program designed to assist caregivers coping with middle and later stages of dementia.
- Rural Education - Educational topics to help families and caregivers provide quality care for individuals who have Alzheimer’s or dementia.
- First Friday - Monthly informative lunch and lecture sessions dealing with issues related to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and aging.
| Caregiver Education Program - Understanding Dementia |
| December 3, 2009 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Summerville at Pinnacle, 1305 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City, OH 43123 Session is free but reservations required by contacting Angela Richardson at arichardson@alz.org or 614-457-6003 |
Caregiving 101
This multiple session series is designed to assist families and caregivers in understanding the diagnosis and planning for the future.
Session topics include:
- Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- The Art of Caregiving
- Communication Tips and Home Safety
- Community Resources
- Dealing with the Doctor
- Hospital Visits
- Dementia Medications
- Legal and Financial Planning
| Dates: |
Thursday March 4, 2010 Thursday March 11, 2010 Thursday March 18, 2010 Thursday March 25, 2010 |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Location: |
Generations Senior Behavioral Health Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry 880 Greenlawn Avenue Columbus, OH 43223 |
| Cost: |
$35 for the first attendee, $5 for each additional family member Reservations required. Please contact The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail arichardson@alz.org or Click here to register online |
| Dates: |
Thursday June 3, 2010 Thursday June 10, 2010 Thursday June 17, 2010 Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| Time: |
TBD |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Cost: |
$35 for the first attendee, $5 for each additional family member Reservations required |
| Dates: |
Thursday October 7, 2010 Thursday October 14, 2010 Thursday October 21, 2010 Thursday October 28, 2010 |
| Time: |
TBD |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Cost: |
$35 for the first attendee, $5 for each additional family member Reservations required |
Caregiving 201
This program is designed to assist families and caregivers coping with the middle to later stages of dementia. Learn tips to help deal with the realities of today and plan for the future.
Session topics include:
- Dealing with challenging behaviors
- Managing Physical Care Needs
- Medications
- Making Difficult End of Life Decisions
- Coping with Grief and Guilt
| Dates: |
Monday November 9, 2009 Monday November 16, 2009 Monday November 23, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Council for Older Adults 800 Cheshire Road Delaware, OH 43015 |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required Please contact Shelly Wesner, MSW, LSW at mwesner@alz.org or 740-363-1365 |
| Dates: |
Saturday April 24, 2010 |
| Time: |
All Day Session |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required |
| Dates: |
Thursday October 27, 2010 Thursday November 3, 2010 Thursday November 10, 2010 Thursday November 17, 2010 |
| Time: |
TBD |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required |
Rural Education
Are you concerned about a loved one with memory loss? You are not alone. Come and join us, meet our trained staff to discuss caregiving challenges and share helpful tips.
| County: |
Fairfield |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Dates: |
July 15, 2009 - Promoting Safety September 16, 2009 - Eating well for people with dementia November 18, 2009 - Coping with behavior we find challenging |
| Location: |
The Inn at Fairfield Village 1834 Country Side Drive Lancaster, OH 43130 |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required. Please contact The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail arichardson@alz.org or Click here to register online |
| County: |
Fayette |
| Time: |
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Dates: |
December 1, 2009 - Caregiver Wellness (Care Consultation session before 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) |
| Location: |
Fayette County Commission On Aging 1179 S. Elm Street Washington Court House, OH 43160 |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required. Please contact The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail arichardson@alz.org or Click here to register online |
| County: |
Madison |
| Time: |
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Dates: |
December 18, 2009 - Medication and Behaviors (Care Consultation session before 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) |
| Location: |
Madison County Senior Center 280 West High Street London, OH 43140 |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required. Please contact The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail arichardson@alz.org or Click here to register online |
| County: |
Pickaway |
| Time: |
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Dates: |
July 27, 2009 - Coping with challenging behavior Sept 28, 2009 - Promoting safety Nov 23, 2009 - Transitioning into long term care |
| Location: |
Berger Hospital, Community Room 101 600 North Pickaway Street Circleville, Ohio 43113 |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required. Please contact The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter (740) 420-8842 or e-mail arichardson@alz.org or Click here to register online |
| County: |
Ross |
| Time: |
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Dates: |
November 5, 2009 - Understanding Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Caregiver Wellness November 12, 2009 – Communication and Home Safety Tips November 19, 2009 – Financial Issues and Local Resources |
| Location: |
Traditions of Chillicothe 142 University Drive Chillicothe, OH 45601 |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required. Please contact The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail arichardson@alz.org or Click here to register online |
| County: |
Union |
| Time: |
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Sept 10, 2009 - Understanding Dementia Oct 8, 2009 - Community Resources Nov 10, 2009 - Coping with the Holidays |
| Location: |
Gables at Green Pastures 390 Gables Drive Marysville, Ohio 43040 |
| Cost: |
Free Reservations required. Please contact The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail aroberts@alz.org or Click here to register online |
First Friday
A monthly lunch and lecture series for caregivers and families of those with memory loss.
Dates:
The first Friday of every month in 2009 (except January, July, September).
Time:
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The lecture begins at 11:45 a.m.
Location:
Worthington United Methodist Church
600 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43085
Cost:
$5
Registration by the Tuesday prior to the event is required for lunch. Respite service available with advance registration.
Click here to register online
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2009 First Friday Calendar
Please use the Calendar link to see topic and speaker details.
| Alzheimer's Disease: The latest in Detection, Treatment and Care |
| Presented by James Collins, PhD December 16, 2009 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. RSVPs by December 8th to pbourne@tridiahspice.com Clcik here for more information |
