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!
Some organizations that offer numerous additional dementia care programs (many offered virtually):
• Giving Voice Foundation (Cincinnati area)
• Hilarity for Charity
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Positive Aging Workshop
Positive Aging Workshop
Millersburg, OH
Healthy Living starts with Positive Aging! The Falls Prevention Program of Holmes & Wayne, under the direction of the Holmes County General Health District (HCGHD), and the Standing Against Falls Coalition are sponsoring a Positive Aging Workshop series to celebrate Older Americans Month. The 60 and over population are encouraged to attend. Caregivers, adult children, and anyone who is interested in learning what healthy, positive aging looks like is also encouraged to participate as well. In each workshop session, attendees will be provided with further life tools to continue to guide individuals into healthy and safe aging. The workshops are FREE!
Each workshop consists of two 1-hour sessions. Each session has relevant topics pertaining to positive aging and healthy living as we age. Speakers represent agencies from Holmes and Wayne Counties and the State of Ohio. Individuals are asked to pre-register for workshops they plan on attending so appropriate amount of resources will be available.
Session One, 1-2 p.m.: “Sensitivity to Aging”
Sensitivity to Aging provides participants unique perspectives on difficulties we may face as we age. It also provides perspectives to the caregiver on difficulties their loved ones may face, including vision impairment and function mobility loss.
Speaker: Leisha Hickenbottom, Caregiver Education Coordinator, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Area Agency on Aging Region 9
Session Two, 2-3 p.m.: “Supporting the Supporter: Strategies and Resources for Dementia Caregiving”
After a brief overview of the basics of dementia, this session will highlight common changes experienced by individuals living with dementia and responsive strategies and resources to guide and support caregivers.
Speaker: Marty Williman, BSN, Program Director for Ohio Council for Cognitive Health
Each session will have opportunities for a question-and-answer period. Brochures and resources will be available at each workshop session pertaining to the specific topics presented. Refreshments will be provided by Danbury Senior Living – Millersburg.
LOCATION: The second-floor conference room #208 at the Holmes County General Health District, 2600 Glen Dr., Millersburg, Ohio
PLEASE REGISTER: Please contact Kerry MacQueen at the Health District, 330-674-5035 EXT. 251 to preregister or with questions.