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!
Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. Attendees interested in becoming a Dementia Friend will participate for the first 75 minutes. Attendees seeking to become a Dementia Friends Champion will participate for the entire 2.5 hours. Sessions are offered twice a month. […]
GWEP GROW Brain Health ECHO Series: Beyond the Eyes: Understanding the Vision-Dementia Intersect 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 Presenters: Donna Barrett, MSW, LSW, Program Manager, Senior Services, Summit County Public Health and Nicole Becher, […]
Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions Recognizing and Managing Gastrointestinal Conditions in Older Adults with IDD and Dementia Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM, FAAIDD President, Intellect Ability This Project ECHO series is a free, case-based education program for health care and human service providers seeking […]
Join the Dementia Friendly America (DFA) team and Community Conveners for an open, conversational session to learn more about DFA, get your questions answered and connect with others across the DFA community. This is a casual gathering—feel free to bring a cup of coffee and join the conversation. We hope to see you there! Register […]
Come for light snacks, fun activities, socialization and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. Buckeye Community Room
Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions Diabetes and Heart Disease in Adults with IDD and Dementia: What It Looks Like and How to Help Catherine Conway, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES Chief of Nutritional Services and Diabetes Program, YAI National Institute This Project ECHO series is […]
GWEP GROW Brain Health ECHO Series: Restoring the Caregiver: The Connection Between Sleep, Health, and Dementia Risk 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: Lyndi Wyrostek, MSW, LSW, Social Worker and Grant Program Manager, MemoryLane […]
Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions Differentiating Psychiatric Conditions from Dementia in Older Adults with IDD Benjamin Margolis, MD Co-chair, AADMD Behavioral Health Task Group, American Academy on Developmental Medicine and Dentistry This Project ECHO series is a free, case-based education program for health care […]
Join the Dementia Friendly America (DFA) team and Community Conveners for an open, conversational session to learn more about DFA, get your questions answered and connect with others across the DFA community. This is a casual gathering—feel free to bring a cup of coffee and join the conversation. We hope to see you there! Register […]
Come for light snacks, fun activities, socialization and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. Buckeye Community Room