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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
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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 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
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T143000
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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 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
CREATED:20250826T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194200Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
CREATED:20250826T185041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T195021Z
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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 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:20260404T122942
CREATED:20250826T193753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193753Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
CREATED:20250826T191147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T195106Z
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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 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
CREATED:20250826T200859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T200935Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122942
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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