MANSFIELD –The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) has addedMemory Kits to its collection. These Memory Kits are curated specifically for people with dementia, memory loss, or cognitive impairment. Each kit is a themed collection of materials that help individuals to reminisce and create meaningful conversations. Materials include a variety of tactile objects, digital media, activities, […]
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The connection between volunteering and brain health
Today, there are 220,000 Ohioans living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia – and by 2025, that number is expected to hit 250,000. Almost 500,000 Ohioans are providing care to people living with the disease in our communities across the state; 2/3 of these caregivers are women. We also know 1 in 3 seniors die from […]