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 six-session series designed to assist families and caregivers in understanding the diagnosis and future planning.
- Caregiving 201 - A four-session series designed to assist caregivers coping with middle and later stages of dementia.
- First Friday - Monthly informative lunch and lecture sessions dealing with issues related to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and aging.
Caregiving 101
A six-part series directed toward the questions and concerns of families and caregivers of those recently diagnosed with dementia. Our goal is to help participants adjust to the diagnosis and plan for the future.
Workshop topics include:
- Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- The Art of Caregiving
- Communication Tips and Home Safety
- Community Resources
- Dealing with the Doctor
- Hospital Visits
- Dementia Medications
- Legal and Financial Planning
- Choosing an Assisted Living or Nursing Home
| Dates: | Thursdays, July 10, 2008 - August 14, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Wesley Ridge 2225 State Route 256 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
| Cost: | $35 per family. Fee includes program materials and snacks. |
| Dates: | Thursdays, October 2, 2008 - November 6, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Wesley Ridge 2225 State Route 256 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
| Cost: | $35 per family. Fee includes program materials and snacks. Download the Caregiving 101 PDF Brochure |
Caregiving 201
This four-part series is designed to assist families and caregivers coping with the middle to later stages of dementia. Learn tips to help deal with the realities of today and plan for the future.
- Dealing with challenging behaviors
- Managing Physical Care Needs
- Medications
- Making Difficult End of Life Decisions
- Coping with Grief and Guilt
| Dates: | Tuesdays, June 17, 2008 - July 8, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter Main Office 3380 Tremont Road Columbus, OH 43221 |
| Cost: | $35 per family. Fee includes program materials. |
| Session: | This all day session is designed to assist families and caregivers
coping with the middle to later stages of dementia. Learn tips to help
deal with the realities of today and plan for the future. |
| Date: | Saturday, August 23, 2008 - One Day ONLY |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter Main Office 3380 Tremont Road Columbus, OH 43221 |
| Cost: | $35 per family. Fee includes program materials. Reservations required. |
| Dates: | Tuesdays, September 16, 2008 - October 7, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter Main Office 3380 Tremont Road Columbus, OH 43221 |
| Cost: | $35 per family. Fee includes program materials. Download the Caregiving 201 PDF Brochure |
First Friday
A monthly lunch and lecture series for caregivers and families of those with memory loss.
Dates:
The first Friday of every month in 2008. (except July). Time:
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The lecture begins at 11:45 a.m. Location:
Worthington United Methodist Church
600 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43085 Cost:
This is a free program, however, registration by the Tuesday prior to
the event is required for lunch. Respite service available with advance
registration.
2008 First Friday Calendar
Please use the Calendar link to see topic and speaker details.
