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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-040326/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friendly America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
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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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Geriatric Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T131500
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
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SUMMARY:Project ECHO: Recognizing and Managing Gastrointestinal Conditions in Older Adults with IDD and Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions\nRecognizing and Managing Gastrointestinal Conditions in Older Adults with IDD and Dementia\nCraig Escudé\, MD\, FAAFP\, FAADM\, FAAIDD\nPresident\, Intellect Ability \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-and-managing-gastrointestinal-conditions-in-older-adults-with-idd-and-dementia/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20260323T125527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130333Z
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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-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Geriatric Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
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SUMMARY:GWEP GROW Brain Health ECHO Series | Beyond the Eyes: Understanding the Vision-Dementia Intersect
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 \nPresenters:\nDonna Barrett\, MSW\, LSW\, Program Manager\, Senior Services\, Summit County Public Health\nand Nicole Becher\, MAEd\, Program Coordinator\, Summit County Public Health \nPresentation Description\nThis presentation examines the critical\, evidence-based link between vision loss and accelerated cognitive decline\, with studies showing that up to 20% of dementia cases may be vision-related. The presentation will focus on the physiological and psychological mechanisms of this intersection and equip professionals with actionable strategies for early detection and intervention to mitigate client risk and encourage a goal to integrate eye health as a modifiable risk factor within broader brain health and aging practices. \nObjectives \n\nQuantify the Link: Summarize the established correlation between vision loss and accelerated cognitive decline\, citing the approximate percentage of dementia cases potentially related to vision impairment.\nExplain the Mechanisms: Identify and describe the three primary physiological and psychological ways poor vision impacts the brain (reduced sensory input\, increased cognitive load\, and structural changes).\nRecognize Neurological Symptoms: List at least three vision-related symptoms that can be early indicators or manifestations of neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s\, Dementia\, or Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).\nPromote Actionable Strategies: Articulate key preventative and therapeutic strategies\, such as regular eye exams and chronic condition management\, that professionals can promote to clients to mitigate the risk of vision-related cognitive decline.\n\nRegister Here \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/gwep-brain-health-echo-032526/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
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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-032426/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T143000
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SUMMARY:Upholding Rights in Long-Term Services & Supports
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Friendly Nevada’s Distinguished Speaker Series\nJoin us for our monthly educational Distinguished Speaker Series\, free and open to all!\nSecond Monday of Each Month\n
1:00 – 2:30 PM\nOnline\, via Zoom \nMonday\, March 9\, 2026\nLori Smetanka\nExecutive Director\, National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care\nPresenting on the topic of: \nUpholding Rights in Long-Term Services & Supports\nLori Smetanka is the Executive Director of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care\, the leading national nonprofit advocacy organization representing consumers receiving long-term care and services in nursing homes\, assisted living facilities\, and home and community based settings. As Executive Director\, Lori oversees and contributes to the organization’s policy\, advocacy\, and program activities; leads the organization’s fundraising efforts; establishes strategic partnerships with organizations and federal agencies working on issues related to the provision of long-term services and supports; and establishes the strategic direction of the organization. From 2004 – 2016\, Lori served as the Director of the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC)\, providing technical assistance\, training\, and support to the 53 State Ombudsmen and they statewide networks across the country. Prior to that role\, Lori served as Law and Policy Specialist at Consumer Voice\, where she provided policy analysis\, consultation\, education\, technical assistance\, and training on long-term care issues. She received a B.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, and a J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. \nRegister here!
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/upholding-rights-in-long-term-services-supports/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Long-Term Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T114500
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20260305T192723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192723Z
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friendly America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20260127T133307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T133541Z
UID:5385-1772456400-1772460000@ocfch.org
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-3/
LOCATION:Buckeye Library\, 6625 Wolff Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20260127T132927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T133055Z
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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. \n  \nBuckeye Community Room
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/memory-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Buckeye Library\, 6625 Wolff Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20260126T205054Z
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SUMMARY:(GROW) ECHO: Searching for Origins of Dementia before the First Signs of Memory Loss
DESCRIPTION:Geriatric Resource Ohio Workgroup (GROW) ECHO Session\nIn her presentation\, Searching for Origins of Dementia before the First Signs of Memory Loss\, Dr. Christine Dengler-Crish\, a member of NEOMED’s Neurodegenerative Disease and Aging Research Group\, will share insights into how dementia may begin well before noticeable symptoms appear. \nHealth care and human service professionals are encouraged to attend. \nRegister to join Wednesday’s session!
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/grow-echo-searching-for-origins-of-dementia-before-the-first-signs-of-memory-loss/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T191937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194849Z
UID:5042-1766512800-1766521800@ocfch.org
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 12:00 – 2:30 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-122325/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T190508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194819Z
UID:5030-1765454400-1765463400@ocfch.org
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 12:00 – 2:30 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-121125/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Daytime
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20251028T210027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T210027Z
UID:5156-1764594000-1764597600@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come for light snacks\, fun activities\, socialization and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/memory-cafe/
LOCATION:Buckeye Library\, 6625 Wolff Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T191747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194749Z
UID:5040-1764093600-1764102600@ocfch.org
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 12:00 – 2:30 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/free-dementia-friends-and-dementia-champions-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20251103T162751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162751Z
UID:5223-1763488800-1763492400@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Burnout with Theresa Niewiadomski
DESCRIPTION:Theresa Niewiadomski\, Family Caregiver Support Specialist for Direction Home\, Akron Canton\, Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/caregiver-burnout-with-theresa-niewiadomski/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20251028T204655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T150607Z
UID:5153-1763463600-1763478000@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:A Dementia Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Dementia Friendly America have an exciting event\, Dementia Friendsgiving\, coming up on November 18! We’re looking forward to hearing from keynote speaker Teepa Snow\, people living with dementia and their caregivers and community and state leaders in the dementia-friendly movement. \nRegister today and celebrate the dementia-friendly movement with us!\nbit.ly/ShareDementiaFriendsgiving2025
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/a-dementia-friendsgiving/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T185912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194712Z
UID:5026-1763035200-1763044200@ocfch.org
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 12:00 – 2:30 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-111325/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Daytime
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20251103T162420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162420Z
UID:5220-1762884000-1762887600@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Story: Dana Spradling: From Grit to Grace...Turning Faith into an Action Word
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/caregiver-story-dana-spradling-from-grit-to-grace-turning-faith-into-an-action-word/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20251103T162125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162511Z
UID:5218-1762279200-1762282800@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Protective Factors Against Stress and Other Negative Outcomes: Applications for Family Caregivers 
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will define and discuss the impact of certain protective factors for managing stress within a family caregiver population that can be utilized on a smaller\, more individualized scale to encourage adaptive functioning and promote positive well-being for family caregivers.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/the-role-of-protective-factors-against-stress-and-other-negative-outcomes-applications-for-family-caregivers/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194200Z
UID:5055-1762174800-1762178400@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come for light snacks\, fun activities\, socialization\, and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/memory-cafe-110325/
LOCATION:Buckeye Library\, 6625 Wolff Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T191617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194952Z
UID:5038-1761674400-1761683400@ocfch.org
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 12:00 – 2:30 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-102825/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T185041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T195021Z
UID:5022-1760011200-1760020200@ocfch.org
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 12:00 – 2:30 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-100925/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Daytime
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T193753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193753Z
UID:5052-1759755600-1759759200@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come for light snacks\, fun activities\, socialization\, and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. No registration required.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/memory-cafe-100625/
LOCATION:Buckeye Library\, 6625 Wolff Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T191147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T195106Z
UID:5034-1758650400-1758659400@ocfch.org
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 12:00 – 2:30 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/free-dementia-friends-and-dementia-champions-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T200859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200935Z
UID:5061-1758024000-1758027600@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:Special Needs Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Meet new friends and enjoy adaptive activities in this social hour for adults and care partners. \nPlease register at mcdl.info/Social
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/social-hour-091625/
LOCATION:Seville Library\, 45 Center Street\, Seville\, OH\, 44273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Hour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102658
CREATED:20250826T193519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193519Z
UID:5050-1757336400-1757340000@ocfch.org
SUMMARY:Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come for light snacks\, fun activities\, socialization\, and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. No registration required.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/memory-cafe-090825/
LOCATION:Buckeye Library\, 6625 Wolff Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
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