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Family & Community Education Programs

Below is a calendar of family and community education programs currently being offered by the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter.  These programs are offered free of charge unless otherwise noted.  Registration is strongly suggested, as programs may be canceled due to low registration.  For more information or to register for any of these programs, please call 1-800-272-3900. 

Education Programs - listed by date

Education Programs - listed by county

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RDAD

Research has shown that simple range of movement exercises can reduce the occurrence of disability in persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.  RDAD (Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease) is a new program that includes having a specially trained professional come to your home for 15 sessions to do these simple exercises, each session will last about 1 hour.  These exercises have been created to help improve strength and balance.  The trained professionals will also teach family members how to assist their relative with these exercises.  Family members will also be asked to keep a record of their relatives’ exercise progress and to complete 4 brief surveys about the sessions that will be mailed back to the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging.

If you have questions about the RDAD program, please call 419-537-1999 or 1-800-272-3900, email alzheimersnwo@alz.org.

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"Transitions" - Early Stage Education & Support Group

Individuals with early stage memory loss with their families and friends are invited to attend these programs for social and educational opportunities and group sharing.  Individuals who are experiencing forgetfulness, mild confusion or difficulty finding the right words are most likely to benefit.  Meetings are held monthly.  Registration is strongly requested.  Please call 1-800-272-3900 for more information or to register.

Toledo
2nd Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Mind Works - Brain stimulating games in a fun, non-competitive environment.

3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Art Cafe - Join area artist, Jan Revill for fine art options such as acrylic painting and watercolors, or choose to create a "make-and-take" project.  This group is also making "UnFroggettible!" mosaic frogs as a community service project.  No art experience needed.

Last Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Educational and support meetings with varied topics.

Alzheimer’s Association
2500 North Reynolds Road

Bowling Green
2nd Tuesday of every month from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wood County Senior Center
305 N. Main Street
Educational and support meetings with varied topics.

Lima
2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Market Street Presbyterian Church, 2nd Floor, Room 209
1100 West Market Street
Educational and support meetings with varied topics.

Defiance
4th Monday of every month from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
St. John's Catholic Church (downstairs meeting room)
510 Jackson Street
Educational and support meetings with varied topics.

Findlay
2nd Friday of every month from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
The Family Center, Conference Room #119
1800 N. Blanchard Street
Educational and support meeting with varied topics.

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Afternoon Out Club

This is a social time for individuals in any stage of memory loss and their family members and friends.  Participants enjoy sharing their interests and hobbies, reminiscing, and activities such as simple crafts or guest speakers in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.  Light refreshments are served. Registration is requested. Call 419-522-5050 or
1-800-272-3900.

Mansfield
2nd Thursday of every month from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Area Agency on Aging, District 5
Annex Building
800 Park Avenue West

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Meet Me at the Toledo Museum of Art!

First Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Meet me at the TMA is a free monthly program, co-sponsored with the Toledo Museum of Art.  It is designed to provide a fun, meaningful experience for Museum visitors who have mild memory loss.  Friends and family are welcome to accompany the visitor.  Enjoy an interactive tour of selected works from the Museum collection, led by trained docents.  Meet at the information desk, just inside the Grove Place entrance to the main Museum building.  Galleries are fully accessible by wheelchair, which are available for free.  Parking is free for Toledo Museum of Art members and $5 for non-members.  Financial assistance for parking is available upon request.  Registration is requested.  For more information or to register please call 1-800-272-3900 or 419-537-1999. 

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