COLUMBUS – The Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter will offer several in-person and virtual education programs throughout the month of May geared toward best equipping those caring for a loved one with dementia. The programs being offered free to the community are:
Tuesday, May 9
6 to 7 p.m. – Effective Communication Strategies, at Marysville Public Library, 231 S. Plum St. in Marysville
6 to 7 p.m. – Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Late Stage, Part 2, on Zoom
Wednesday, May 10, 6 to 7 p.m. – Effective Communication Strategies, at Inniswood Village, 1195 North St. in Westerville
Wednesday, May 17, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Early Stage, Part 1, at Whitehall Senior Center, 4924 Etna Rd. in Whitehall
Thursday, May 18, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, at Western Licking County Family YMCA, 355 W. Broad St. in Pataskala
Friday, May 19
10 to 11 a.m. – Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Middle Stage, Part 1, at David Evangelical Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Pike in Canal Winchester
1 to 2 p.m. Effective Communication Strategies, at Wesley Glen, 5155 N. High St. in Columbus
Monday, May 22, 3 to 4 p.m. – Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances, at Union County Senior Services, 940 London Ave. in Marysville
Wednesday, May 24, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Early Stage, Part 2, at Whitehall Senior Center, 4924 Etna Rd. in Whitehall
Wednesday, May 31, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Early Stage, Part 3, at Whitehall Senior Center, 4924 Etna Rd. in Whitehall
Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Instructions on how to join virtual programs will be emailed following registration.
“These programs offer a wealth of information and support for caregivers — whether you need new ways to communicate, are managing challenging behaviors, have financial questions or are seeking guidance throughout each stage of the disease,” said Pam Myers, program director for the Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio and Northwest Ohio Chapters. “Please join us at one or more of these programs to learn how the Alzheimer's Association can be there for you and your loved ones.”
During Effective Communication Strategies, attendees will gain insight into communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s, learning to decode verbal and behavioral messages and identifying strategies to connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
The Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Late Stage webinar will cover new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease and offer insight from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for people with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families.
During the three-part Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Early Stage program series, attendees will learn what a diagnosis means, what plans need to be made and what resources are available. Participants will hear from those directly affected and to learn how to cope with the changes that come with an early-stage diagnosis.
Those attending the Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors program will learn about challenging behaviors that may develop as the ability to use language is lost. Join to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers and learn strategies to address some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers – Middle Stage program will discuss the transition from care partner to hands-on caregiver. Caregivers and professionals will discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.
Participants in Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances will learn that it's never too early to put financial plans in place if a family is facing a dementia diagnosis. Join to learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
There are 493,000 Ohioans caring for 220,000 adults aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association “2023 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.” The number of Ohioans living with Alzheimer's is expected to increase to 250,000 by 2025.
Those concerned about themselves or a loved one can contact the Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter at 614-457-6003 to schedule a care consultation and be connected to local resources.
The Alzheimer's Association Helpline is available 24/7, 365 days a year to those needing information, guidance or support. Specialists and master's-level clinicians offer confidential information about Alzheimer's and dementia to people living with the disease, caregivers and families. To reach the helpline, call 800-272-3900. A “live chat” option and online assistance form are available at alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline.
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