There are 493,000 people caring for 220,000 Ohioans who are 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.” This number is expected to increase to 250,000 by 2025. Dedicated family members, friends and neighbors in Ohio provide 736 million hours of unpaid care every year. Highlighted programs for January address the support and care these caregivers may need.
There are 493,000 people caring for 220,000 Ohioans who are 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.” This number is expected to increase to 250,000 by 2025. Dedicated family members, friends and neighbors in Ohio provide 736 million hours of unpaid care every year. Highlighted programs for January address the support and care these caregivers may need.
MIAMI VALLEY — The Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter is offering education programs during January. The programs and other services are available to the community free of charge.
“The new year is a great time to learn new information and for families to discover all the free services and support offered to the Miami Valley community, “ said Dayna Ritchey, program director of the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley and Greater Cincinnati Chapters. “The responsibilities of supporting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can take tremendous tolls on Ohio families.”
There are 493,000 people caring for 220,000 Ohioans who are 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.” This number is expected to increase to 250,000 by 2025. Dedicated family members, friends and neighbors in Ohio provide 736 million hours of unpaid care every year.
Highlighted programs for January address the support and care these caregivers may need:
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. — Expert Series: Caregiver Fatigue Virtual Program. Online.
This presentation will dive into the lives of those who provide care for loved ones with dementia. It will discuss the causes and warning signs of fatigue and burnout in caregivers. Join as we explore different practices to help combat fatigue. These practice examples will vary between a few minutes to an hour in order to be practical for the busiest of caregivers.
Other January education programs include:
Thursday, Jan. 18, 6-7 p.m. — 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Camden Branch Library, 104 S Main St., Camden. Early detection is key. Get the facts about the signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Friday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-noon — Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, Preble County YMCA, 450 Washington Jackson Rd., Eaton. Learn about research in the areas of diet, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Virtual Program. Online. Learn about research in the areas of diet, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
To register for any program, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Webinar instructions and links will be emailed following registration.
Those concerned about themselves or a loved one can contact the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter at 937-291-3332 to schedule a care consultation and be connected to local resources.
