Events
The following are events throughout the community that may be helpful to caregivers, those with dementia, and those interested in making their communities more dementia-friendly. There are both virtual and live events, some hosted by The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health, and many hosted by our friends and partners in the community. We hope you find them helpful!
GWEP Brain Health ECHO | When Dementia Doesn’t Travel Alone: The Impact of Comorbidities in Dementia Care
The GWEP Brain Health ECHO Series is a free education program running monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 12:30–1:30 p.m. beginning March 25 through June 24, 2026
Presenter: Marty Williman, BSN, RN, Program Director, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health
Presentation Description
Dementia rarely travels alone, meaning approximately 70% of individuals living with dementia experience one or more comorbid/coexisting conditions. In this presentation, we’ll explore the four most common comorbidities seen in individuals living with dementia and the potential impact on quality of life, health outcomes, and caregiver burden. Strategies and resources to improve management of comorbidities in dementia care, while decreasing caregiver burden will be discussed.
Objectives
- Examine the four most common comorbidities seen in individuals living with dementia.
- Discuss the impact of comorbidities on individuals living with dementia; healthcare costs and caregiver burden.
- Identify strategies and resources to improve management of comorbidities in dementia care while decreasing caregiver burden.