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SUMMARY:OHIO GWEP: GERIATRIC RESOURCE COURSE
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed to provide faculty\, clinical providers\, community providers and anyone working with older adults with knowledge about geriatric issues and firsthand\nexperience with important geriatric resources. It is our goal that learners can serve as resource persons in their settings. Over the course of 14 weeks\, participants will learn from experts about topics ranging from Healthy Aging through End of Life for older adults including Geriatric Syndromes\, Social Determinants of Health\, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias\, Medicare and more. The course consists of weekly online lectures via ZOOM and for those unable to attend lecture recordings will be available in a learning management system. Participants that attend all 14 one-hour sessions will be eligible for a drawing for one of two $100 gas cards (grant members are not eligible). The webinar series course is approved for CME/CE hours for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, counselors and MFTs. \nUp to 14 CE hours are available\,\n1.00 CE per session\nThursdays from 12 – 1:00 PM ET\nStarting March 26th – June 25th \nCONTACT\nIf you have any questions about this course\, please contact Denise Kropp (djkropp@neomed.edu) or Haley Prestwich (hprestwich@neomed.edu). \nDOWNLOAD FLYER \nREGISTER
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/ohio-gwep-geriatric-resource-course-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Geriatric Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T123000
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SUMMARY:GWEP GROW Brain Health ECHO Series | Restoring the Caregiver: The Connection Between Sleep\, Health\, and Dementia Risk
DESCRIPTION: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 \nPresenter: Lyndi Wyrostek\, MSW\, LSW\, Social Worker and Grant Program Manager\, MemoryLane Care Services \nPresentation Description\nThis presentation will focus on important relationships between sleep quality\, dementia risk and caregiver health outcomes. Potential causes of insomnia and sleep disruption\, including behavioral\, environmental\, and caregiving-related factors will be discussed. Attendees will learn practical and applicable strategies to improve sleep hygiene\, manage stimulus control and other components of cognitive behavioral sleep intervention. \nObjectives \n\nExplain the relationship between sleep quality\, caregiver health outcomes\, and dementia risk.\nIdentify common behavioral\, environmental\, and caregiving-related factors that contribute to insomnia and sleep disruption.\nDescribe the components of cognitive behavioral sleep interventions\, including sleep hygiene\, stimulus control\, and sleep compression.\n\nDownload Flyer\nRegister Here
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/gwep-brain-health-echo-042226/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T131500
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
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SUMMARY:Project ECHO: Differentiating Psychiatric Conditions from Dementia in Older Adults with IDD
DESCRIPTION:Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions\nDifferentiating Psychiatric Conditions from Dementia in Older Adults with IDD\nBenjamin Margolis\, MD\nCo-chair\, AADMD Behavioral Health Task Group\, American Academy on Developmental Medicine and Dentistry \nThis Project ECHO series is a free\, case-based education program for health care and human service providers seeking to strengthen their skills in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each session features a brief expert presentation\, a participant-submitted case and a facilitated group discussion focused on shared learning and practical application.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/project-echo-april-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
CREATED:20251204T171415Z
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SUMMARY:Free Dementia Friends and Dementia Champions Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free\, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. \nAttendees 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. \nSessions are offered twice a month. The daytime session is on the second Thursday from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET and the evening session is on the fourth Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:30 PM ET. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – REGISTER HERE. \nDementia Friends is a global\, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families\, and things we can each do to make a difference in the lives of those affected. In this free\, virtual session we will cover the basics of dementia including common types\, signs and symptoms\, communication tips\, community resources and more. An emphasis on positive messaging and dementia stigma reduction is a key part of this program\, designed to reach audiences in all community sectors. \nA Dementia Friends Champion designation is received after attending a 2.5-hour free\, virtual training which includes a Dementia Friends session and additional information\, resources and materials needed by Champions to deliver free virtual or in-person Dementia Friends sessions throughout their communities.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/df-session-022426/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000
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SUMMARY:Can Do! Reframing Dementia Support and Education to Focus on Strengths and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) Webinar\nLiving well with dementia is deeply influenced by the mindsets of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learning to Live with Dementia is a new support and education program model that combines a structured series of brief lessons with facilitated group sessions designed for people living with dementia and for caregivers to reflect on and share their experiences. \nThis innovative approach promotes a shift in perspective—focusing on what people can do to live well with dementia and providing practical strategies to support that goal. In this webinar\, participants will learn about this strengths-based support and education program\, hear inspirational stories\, and gain new perspectives designed to reframe both the dementia journey and the caregiving experience. Participants will also be introduced to the Learning to Live with Dementia Facilitator Toolkit\, a resource developed to strengthen facilitator skills\, confidence\, and capacity to deliver structured\, group-based education and engagement. \nNADRC webinars are free and open to the public.\nNADRC webinars are recorded and will be posted at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.\nClosed captioning is available during the webinar and included in all recordings. \nSpeakers:\nMary Martha Stewart\, MA\nDirector of Culture Change | Riverside Health\, Martha W. Goodson Center \nMary Martha Stewart is the Director of Culture Change at the Riverside Health Martha W. Goodson Center. She is a co-creator of five person-centered\, age-friendly microlearning series. As a care partner for her 96-year-old dad\, she tries her best to support him with experiencing joy as a part of living well with dementia. \nChristine J. Jensen\, PhD\nDirector\, Health Services Research | Riverside Health\, Martha W. Goodson Center \nChristy Jensen is Director of Health Services Research with the Riverside Health Martha W. Goodson Center and faculty affiliate at Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology. Jensen delivers training for the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health and Caregiver Program\, and her current work focuses on advocating for\, designing and delivering programs to enhance well-being for family and professional caregivers. \nRegister
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/reframing-dementia-support-and-education-to-focus-on-strengths-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Live Well with Dementia
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SUMMARY:Dementia Friendly America – First Friday Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a casual gathering—feel free to bring a cup of coffee and join the conversation. We hope to see you there! \nRegister Now
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/dementia-friendly-america-first-friday-office-hours-050126/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friendly America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T140000
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SUMMARY:Memory Café
DESCRIPTION:Come for light snacks\, fun activities\, socialization and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. \nBuckeye Community Room
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/memory-cafe-5/
LOCATION:Buckeye Library\, 6625 Wolff Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T131500
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
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SUMMARY:Project ECHO: Recognizing\, Preventing and Managing Delirium in Adults with IDD and Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions\nRecognizing\, Preventing and Managing Delirium in Adults with IDD and Dementia\nSeth Keller\, MD\nNeurologist\, Neurology Associates of South Jersey and Co-President\, National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices \nThis Project ECHO series is a free\, case-based education program for health care and human service providers seeking to strengthen their skills in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each session features a brief expert presentation\, a participant-submitted case and a facilitated group discussion focused on shared learning and practical application.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/recognizing-preventing-and-managing-delirium-in-adults-with-idd-and-dementia/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
CREATED:20251204T170712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T134426Z
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SUMMARY:Free Dementia Friends and Dementia Champions Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free\, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. \nAttendees 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. \nSessions are offered twice a month. The daytime session is on the second Thursday from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET and the evening session is on the fourth Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:30 PM ET. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – REGISTER HERE. \nDementia Friends is a global\, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families\, and things we can each do to make a difference in the lives of those affected. In this free\, virtual session we will cover the basics of dementia including common types\, signs and symptoms\, communication tips\, community resources and more. An emphasis on positive messaging and dementia stigma reduction is a key part of this program\, designed to reach audiences in all community sectors. \nA Dementia Friends Champion designation is received after attending a 2.5-hour free\, virtual training which includes a Dementia Friends session and additional information\, resources and materials needed by Champions to deliver free virtual or in-person Dementia Friends sessions throughout their communities.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/df-session-021226/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Daytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T131500
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
CREATED:20260126T214837Z
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SUMMARY:Project ECHO: Series Wrap-Up Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions\nWrap-Up Discussion (of previous 4 sessions)\nThis Project ECHO series is a free\, case-based education program for health care and human service providers seeking to strengthen their skills in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each session features a brief expert presentation\, a participant-submitted case and a facilitated group discussion focused on shared learning and practical application.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/project-echo-series-wrap-up-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
CREATED:20251204T171228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T122450Z
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SUMMARY:Free Dementia Friends and Dementia Champions Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free\, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. \nAttendees 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. \nSessions are offered twice a month. The daytime session is on the second Thursday from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET and the evening session is on the fourth Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:30 PM ET. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – REGISTER HERE. \nDementia Friends is a global\, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families\, and things we can each do to make a difference in the lives of those affected. In this free\, virtual session we will cover the basics of dementia including common types\, signs and symptoms\, communication tips\, community resources and more. An emphasis on positive messaging and dementia stigma reduction is a key part of this program\, designed to reach audiences in all community sectors. \nA Dementia Friends Champion designation is received after attending a 2.5-hour free\, virtual training which includes a Dementia Friends session and additional information\, resources and materials needed by Champions to deliver free virtual or in-person Dementia Friends sessions throughout their communities.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/df-session-052626/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
CREATED:20260302T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T142630Z
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SUMMARY:GWEP GROW Brain Health ECHO Series | Dementia and Wellness: Supporting Brain Health Through Activity and Nutrition
DESCRIPTION: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 \nPresenter: Elizabeth Kinzig\, MA\,CCC-SLP\, Program Coordinator\, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health \nPresentation Description\nSupporting brain health across the lifespan involves many factors – physical activity\, nutrition\, social engagement and novel cognitive activities\, just to name a few. This presentation will focus on physical activity and nutrition when dementia and caregiving enter life’s picture. We will explore practical\, adaptive strategies to address common activity and nutritional challenges in ways that benefit both individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Participants will also learn about helpful community and national resources that promote brain health\, movement\, and nutrition. \nObjectives \n\nShare how physical activity and nutrition support brain health for people living with dementia and their caregivers.\nLearn simple movement and nutrition strategies that can benefit both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.\nRecognize common challenges to staying active and eating well through the dementia journey.\nExplore practical ways to build healthy routines that support wellness.\nIdentify helpful community and national resources that promote brain health\, physical activity\, and nutrition.\n\nDownload Flyer\nRegister Here
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/gwep-brain-health-echo-052726/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
CREATED:20251204T170448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T122722Z
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SUMMARY:Free Dementia Friends and Dementia Champions Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free\, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. \nAttendees 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. \nSessions are offered twice a month. The daytime session is on the second Thursday from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET and the evening session is on the fourth Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:30 PM ET. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – REGISTER HERE. \nDementia Friends is a global\, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families\, and things we can each do to make a difference in the lives of those affected. In this free\, virtual session we will cover the basics of dementia including common types\, signs and symptoms\, communication tips\, community resources and more. An emphasis on positive messaging and dementia stigma reduction is a key part of this program\, designed to reach audiences in all community sectors. \nA Dementia Friends Champion designation is received after attending a 2.5-hour free\, virtual training which includes a Dementia Friends session and additional information\, resources and materials needed by Champions to deliver free virtual or in-person Dementia Friends sessions throughout their communities.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/df-session-061126am/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Daytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T014456
CREATED:20260403T143836Z
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SUMMARY:GWEP Brain Health ECHO | When Dementia Doesn’t Travel Alone: The Impact of Comorbidities in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION: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 \nPresenter: Marty Williman\, BSN\, RN\, Program Director\, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health \nPresentation Description\nDementia 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. \nObjectives \n\nExamine the four most common comorbidities seen in individuals living with dementia.\nDiscuss the impact of comorbidities on individuals living with dementia; healthcare costs and caregiver burden.\nIdentify strategies and resources to improve management of comorbidities in dementia care while decreasing caregiver burden.\n\nDownload Flyer\nRegister Here
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/gwep-brain-health-echo-062426/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education
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