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Local Support Groups
Welcome! We here at the Miami Valley Chapter are dedicated to working with individuals living with dementia. Adding to the many programs and services that we offer to families is the addition of programs for persons living with early stage dementia. We are devoting this page to persons living in the early stages of the disease and extend our knowledge on the disease here to you with periodic updates. Currently we hold two early stage support groups for those with the disease in Montgomery County, one at our Miamisburg office and one in Vandalia. While we continue to grow this program, please check back often to see what new information there is for you.
Please scroll below to find various resources and programs.
Early Stage Education Series for People Living with Dementia & Their Family Members
The Alzheimer’s Association extends a hand to those diagnosed with a dementing illness and their families. When a diagnosis is given of Alzheimer’s disease or one of the more than 120+ other illnesses that cause dementia symptoms, it is extremely important to get the facts as soon as possible. The person living with the disease may feel overwhelmed and confused. He/she may think he has nowhere to turn. Turn to the Alzheimer’s Association. Learning as much as you can will give you more confidence in the present and the future.
Topic #1 - Orientation to Dementa provide information about Alzheimer's disease/related dementias including diagnosis, treatment & stages. This session also has an emphasis on Brain Wellness and Maintaining Your Brain.
Topic #2 - Legal & Financial Issues provide a overview of legal and finanial issues people living with dementia andtheir families face and anunerstanding of why early planning is essentia.
Topic #3 - Day to Day Living provides information abut how to navigate through the day with the cognitive changes that accompany dementia. Emphass is placed o building a sense of teamwork between caregivers and people living with dementia to enhance the quality of caring in mutual relationships.
All sessions are held at the Alzheimer's Association Offices, 3797 Summit Glen Dr., Suite G#G100, Dayton, Ohio 45449 from 6 - 8 pm.
Upcoming Series Dates for Fall 2009:
- Session #1 - Orientation to Dementia
- Session #2 - Legal & Financial Issues
- Session #3 - Day to Day Living
- Potluck Dinner
To register for this series, contact Julie Worley at julie.worley@alz.org or call 937-291-3332.
Questions? Need more information?
If you have questions and are facing early stage dementia, please contact Julie Worley, Family Assistance Director, at 800.272.3900 or 937.291.3332 or via email at julie.worley@alz.org for more information.
Support Groups
Dayton Early-Stage Support Group*
Meets every 2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 3797 Summit Glen Drive, Suite G100, Dayton, 45449
*Please contact Julie Worley prior to attending this meeting. She may be reached at 937.291.3332 or by email at julie.worley@alz.org.
Meets every 4th Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Vandalia Senior Center, 21 Tionda Drive, Vandalia, 45377
*Please contact Julie Worley prior to attending this meeting. She may be reached at 937.291.3332 or by email at julie.worley@alz.org.
Resources
"Managing Triggers" - an inspirational guide for people with early-stage memory loss - click here to read booklet.
Click here for link to local clinical trials.
Online Resources
Alternative & Complementary Therapy
Alternative Medicine Homepage http://www.pitt.edu
Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer's http://www.alz.org
HerbMed http://www.herbmed.org
IBIDS (International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements) http://ods.od.nih.gov
Integrative Therapies http://www.heatherhill.com
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Meds http://nccam.nih.gov
Brain Health
Brain Gym (Find nationwide courses in brain health) http://www.braingym.org
Brain Gym Articles on techniques in concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, physical coordination & more http://www.centeredge.com
Brain Health AARP http://www.aarp.org
Brain Health American Society on Aging http://www.asaging.org
Brain Power Diet http://www.medicinenet.com
Brain Resources in Health and Education for Seniors http://www.dana.org
Brainspot Games http://www.unc.edu
How Your Brain Works http://health.howstuffworks.com
Newsletter, Center for Aging UCLA (Free) http://www.creativeaging.org
Nutrition http://www.nlm.nih.gov
Games at Fwend.com http://www.fwend.com
