As people pursue their New Year’s resolutions, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging everyone to commit to brain health in 2025. Research shows that healthy behaviors may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help reduce the risk of dementia. A recent poll reported that retired Americans fear developing dementia more than any other condition. While […]
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Alzheimer’s Walk raises close to $100K in north central Ohio
MANSFIELD –Residents from Richland and surrounding counties participated in this year’s North Central Ohio Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising nearly $100,000 to support the care, support, and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. “The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, sincerely thanks the many dedicated Walk participants, volunteers and sponsors who made the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s […]
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Ohio’s lack of a coordinated approach to Alzheimer’s has become problematic
TOLEDO ꟷ A panel of experts from around Ohio has determined that the state lacks a coordinated approach to the growing public health crisis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Now advocates around the state are waiting to find out what the recommendations are to fix it. Ohio’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Task Force […]
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Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia zoom classes begin Dec. 7
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold a virtual educational program on Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia for families and community members impacted by the disease. The program will run on Zoom on the following dates and times: Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 11 […]
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More than 1 in 3 Ohio dementia caregivers are in the ‘Sandwich Generation’
TOLEDO — The empty nest seemed on the horizon for Carolyn Kulawiak as her oldest daughter headed to college and her two younger daughters started high school. But when her 85-year-old father died unexpectedly last year, Kulawiak found herself in another – and rapidly growing – demographic: the “sandwich generation caregiver,” meaning middle-aged adults who […]
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Tips on navigating the holidays while living with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia
TOLEDO — While holidays can be a joyous time for many families, they can be challenging for families affected by Alzheimer’s. The current COVID-19 crisis is adding even more complexities that can feel overwhelming for many families impacted by Alzheimer’s. But Pam Myers, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter, said caregivers need […]