TOLEDO – The Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is joining with Dr. Dionis Kononov, medical director of the Senior Behavioral Health Unit at the University of Toledo Medical Center, for a free in-person education program in February answering common questions about Alzheimer's disease.
The program, "Conversations with Dr. Kononov: Introduction to Alzheimer's," is being offered free to the community and will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Alzheimer's Association Toledo office, located at 480 W. Dussel Drive, Suite. 140, in Maumee.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or the Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter at 567-302-3608.
“We are so fortunate to have Dr. Kononov practicing in our community,” Pam Myers, program director for the Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio and Central Ohio chapters, said. “He works with individuals living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and families, on a regular basis and has great insights to share.”
During the program, Kononov will discuss Alzheimer's disease warning signs, diagnosis, medications, behaviors and treatments, as well as how to access valuable resources and ways to join the fight against the disease.
Kononov has a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, and he completed an adult psychiatric residency at the University of Toledo Medical Center. His areas of expertise include dementia and mood disorders, and he also is a staff psychiatrist for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Program.
“Dr. Kononov will answer questions from attendees – we are looking for a real conversation about Alzheimer's disease and other dementia,” Myers said. “We are fortunate to have resources for caregivers and families in our area, and we want to share that there is help and hope available. We will also share information about association resources and ways to join the fight against Alzheimer's.”
There were 220,000 Ohioans age 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease in 2021, and that number is expected to increase to 250,000 by 2025, according to the Alzheimer's Association's “2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.”
Those who are concerned about themselves or a loved one can contact the Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419-537-1999 to schedule a care consultation and be connected with local resources that can help.
