SEPTEMBER IS WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH
An international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma
Only through increased awareness will more people seek out information, advice and support. With the potential to improve diagnosis rates, encourage further research, including around areas as such as risk reduction, and handle the growing demand of access to treatment and care, World Alzheimer’s Month has never been more important.
The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do.
A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.
10 WARNING SIGNS OF DEMENTIA – Download PDF
14 DEMENTIA RISK FACTORS – Download PDF
(Graphics courtesy of Alzheimer’s Disease International)
Multi-Language Quick Tips
Did you know our Quick Tips are available in multiple languages, such as Chinese, Nepali, and Karen?
This September, the Ohio Council for Cognitive Health is recognizing the many communities across Ohio who are navigating dementia and caregiving, and the importance of making information, support, and resources accessible to everyone. Visit our Quick Tips Page
What is the Ohio Council for Cognitive Health?
The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health is a growing network of care partners, health partners and community members dedicated to transforming life for those living with dementia, their loved ones and their communities. Our approach ensures scalable, sustainable transformation across systems, within communities and throughout our state.
Hand in Hand.
We are with you every step of the way.
We are helping Ohioans living with dementia — along with their loved ones, care partners and broader community — live with as much meaning, purpose and joy possible.
We do this by:
HELPING create environments so that individuals thrive by using and enhancing their preserved abilities;
PROVIDING tools, approaches and resources for loved ones, care partners and community members;
ENCOURAGING the concept of interdependence; and
INTRODUCING community members to strategies that can enhance cognitive health throughout the lifespan.
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We are thrilled to present the Ohio Council for Cognitive Health’s Dementia Inclusive Public Library Guide, including Ohio’s unique Memory Activity Kits. Throughout this FREE resource you will see, not only that living well with dementia is possible, but that libraries have a vital role to play in making this happen.
WATCH & LEARN (VIDEOS)
Tips to improve lives of those with dementia. Visit our YouTube channel for all videos.
Let’s join together to create a new way to live with dementia!
Caregiver Support
Find the tools and information you need to feel empowered to meet the daily challenges associated with dementia. Learn simple things you can do to transform your home into a supportive place that helps loved ones with dementia function better.
Quick Tips Resources
A wealth of information at your fingertips. Browse topics and download useful tips you can keep and share with others about caring for a loved one with dementia. Then, when you are ready, browse the pages of this site for more in-depth information.
Dementia Friends Ohio
Dementia Friends is an international public awareness initiative delivered through volunteers and an online tool. We’re changing the way that people think, act, and talk about dementia. Learn how to become a Dementia Champion!
Dementia Friendly Communities
Raise awareness in your community, school, workplace or social groups about dementia. People with dementia sometimes need a helping hand to feel included in their local community. There are small things you can do to make a difference.
“If you want to go fast… go alone. If you want to go far… go together.“
African Proverb
Let’s work together to improve lives of those with dementia.
Million+ Americans Living with Alzheimer's Dementia
Every 3 Seconds Someone in the World Develops Dementia
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