The Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter offers educational programs for family caregivers, health care professionals and the community. We also have a lending library of books and videos available at our Main office.
Regularly scheduled programming includes:
- Caregiving 101 - A program designed to assist families and caregivers in understanding the diagnosis and planning for the future.
- Caregiving 201 - A program designed to assist caregivers coping with middle and later stages of dementia.
- Rural Education - Educational topics to help families and caregivers provide quality care for individuals who have Alzheimer’s or dementia.
- Caregiver Support Series (formerly known as Lunch and Learn) Monthly informative lunch and lecture sessions dealing with issues related to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and aging.
Caregiving 101
Date: June 6, 2012 Understanding Dementia &
Alzheimer's Disease
June 13, 2012 Medial Issues & Hospitalization
June 20, 2012 Communication & Safety
June 27, 2012 Community ResourcesTime: 9:00-11:00AM Location:
Alzheimer's Association
1379 Dublin Road
Columbus, Ohio 43215Cost: First attendee: $35.00
Additional family member: $5.00 per person
Registration is required by calling (614) 457-6003 or
(800) 272-3900
*Funded in part by the Franklin County Office on Aging
Caregiving 201
Date: April 11, 2012
April 18, 2012
April 25, 2012Topics include: Dealing with challenging behavior; Managing physical care needs; Medications; Making difficult end of life decisions; and Coping with grif and guilt.
Time: 6:30-8:30PM Location:
Alzheimer's Association
1379 Dublin Road
Columbus, Ohio 43215Cost: First attendee: $35.00
Additional family member: $5.00 per person
Registration is required by calling (614) 457-6003 or
(800) 272-3900*Funded in part by the Franklin County Office on Aging
Rural Education
Are you concerned about a loved one with memory loss? You are not alone. Come and join us, meet our trained staff to discuss caregiving challenges and share helpful tips. Contact the 24/7 Helpline for information on education programs at 1-800-272-3900 or helplinecentralohio@alz.org.
Fairfield County
Brain Health
This program will educate individuals about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, risk factors, and offer suggestions to promote brain health.
Date: January 18, 2012 Time: 6:30-7:30PM Location:
The Inn at Fairfield Village
1834 County Side Drive
Lancaster, OH 43130Cost: Sessions are free of charge but reservations are required.
For more information or to register contact the
Alzheimer's Association at (614) 457-6003 or (800) 272-3900
Pickaway County
Brain Health
This program will educate individuals about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, risk factors adn offer suggestions to promote brain health.
Date: January 23, 2012 Time: 2:00-3:00PM Location:
Berger Hospital - Community Room 101/103
600 North Pickaway Street
Circleville, OH 43113Cost: Sessions are free of charge but reservations are required.
For more information or to register contact the Alzheimer's Association at (614) 457-6003 or (800) 272-3900
Union County
"Where are my keys?" Effective memory strategies for persons with memory concerns; free memory screenings will be available followig the presentation.
Date: January 25, 2012 Time: 3:00PM Location:
Union County Senior Services
18000 SR 4 Buckeye Room
Marysville, OH 43040Cost: The program is free of charge but reservations are required.
For more information or to registerd contact Marisa Kress at the Alzheimer's Association at (614) 457-6003 or (800) 272-3900.
Caregiver Support Series (formerly know as "Lunch and Learn")
Franklin County
Caregiver Support Series
How to Effectively Work with Your Primary Care Physician presented by Dr.Jeffrey Milks.
Date: March 7, 2012 Time: Dinner: 5:45PM
Program: 6:00PMLocation:
Gerlach Center for Senior Learning
3724-A Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214Cost: Lunch, lecture and respite: $5.00
Professionals requiring CEUs: $15.00
Registration is required by calling (614) 457-6003 or contacting kwhite@alz.org
