This 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.
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
Events
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Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. |
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Living 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. |
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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. |
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Come for light snacks, fun activities, socialization and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. Buckeye Community Room |
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This 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.
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Which Dementia Is It? – A Webinar for Professional Caregivers Join Dona Murphey, MD, PhD where she will identify the four most common types of dementia, understand when and why it matters to families to know the difference, and describe how to approach the challenge of diagnosis with cultural fluency. 1 hour CE provided.
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Join us for our monthly educational Distinguished Speaker Series, free and open to all! |
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In this workshop hosted by Hilarity for Charity, participants are given specific prompts to recount significant moments in their lives as caregivers and beyond. They are taught basic storytelling structure to continue their writing beyond the class. There is an opportunity to share their writing in class, creating a foundation for community. |
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Session One, 1-2 p.m.: “Sensitivity to Aging” ---- Session Two, 2-3 p.m.: “Supporting the Supporter: Strategies and Resources for Dementia Caregiving” |
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Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. |
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A wrap-up discussion of the previous 4 sessions of the Project ECHO® Spring 2026 Series: Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults with Intellectual Disability: Common Treatable Conditions |
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A Webinar for Professional Caregivers | Hosted by Hilarity for Charity Join Dr. Renarda Jones for a conversation that looks at dementia beyond memory loss. She will walk through cognitive and functional changes, how to assess them effectively, and what they mean for everyday life. The session focuses on practical strategies that support person-centered care across clinical and caregiving settings. *1 hour CE credit. |
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Webinar Hosted by Hilarity for Charity Join Ashley Haltenof to explore simple, effective strategies to improve communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen connection in daily life. Ashley will share insights across a range of topics, from changes in cognition and behavior to navigating life at home or in a care facility. |
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Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. |
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Supporting 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. |
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