New Statistics Show Alzheimer's Cases Increasing, Women Particularly

Northwest Ohio Chapter Spring/Summer 2014 Published for our donors, volunteers, advocates www.alz.org/nwohio and friends in the Alzheimer’s community 1-800-272-3900 New statistics show Alzheimer’s cases increasing, women particularly affected Many women in Northwest Ohio may be surprised by new statistics released this Alzheimer’s Association report revealed that 15.5 million family members and year by the Alzheimer’s Association which show that women are not only more friends provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care in 2013 – valued at $220.2 likely to be caregivers for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, but also are at a billion – to those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. greater risk for developing the disease. Furthermore, the emotional stress on these caregivers is immense. Nearly 60% of The 2014 Alzheimer’s disease Facts and Figures report, issued by the Alzheimer’s caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia rated the emotional stress of Association, proves the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease is growing being a caregiver as high or very high, while more than one-third reported having – rapidly – with more than five million people currently, and expectations to grow symptoms of depression. Not surprisingly, this physical and emotional stress led to to 16 million people by 2050. Furthermore, one-in-nine Americans over the age of additional health care costs for these caregivers of $9.3 billion in 2013. 65 has the disease, as do one-in-three Americans 85-years-old or older. What you can do In Ohio, there has been a 12% increase in the number of people with Alzheimer’s Help yourself and your family by taking advantage of the information and services disease, while the state has also seen a 79% increase in Alzheimer’s deaths provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. Free help is since 2000. This increased incidence of Alzheimer’s is “We are glad we are able to available 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-272-3900, or accompanied by a rising financial impact on this country. online at www.alz.org/nwohio. The Chapter offers a provide respite for families variety of services for caregivers and those diagnosed with In 2014, the direct costs to Americans caring for those with and to help support both the dementia, including respite financial assistance and two Adult Alzheimer’s will total approximately $214 billion, including Day Centers in the greater Toledo area. $150 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid. In fact, one individual with the disease and fifth of all Medicare spending is for people with Alzheimer’s their caregivers with our many Focus on early detection. If you are concerned about someone and other dementias. The report shows that the average per- in your family having Alzheimer’s disease, see a doctor as person Medicare spending for those with Alzheimer’s and programs and services.” soon as possible. other dementias is three times higher than for those who do Help find a cure by supporting research. Enroll in TrialMatch, a not have these diseases. clinical trial matching program, at www.alz.org/trialmatch or make a donation. If the disease is not halted, it will get worse. By 2050, Alzheimer’s disease will You can find more information on our facts and figures at www.alz.org/facts. cost Americans about $1.2 trillion, including costs in Medicare and Medicaid that will increase about 500%. The report also restates what some people often forget, namely that Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease. Deaths from other major diseases – including breast cancer, heart disease and strokes – decreased, while deaths from Alzheimer’s increased 68% during the first decade of this century. Impact on Women One of the biggest revelations of this year’s report, however, is the impact the disease is having on women, both as people with the disease and as caregivers. Of the five million Americans now with Alzheimer’s, 3.2 million – nearly two-thirds – are women. Furthermore, women in their 60’s are about twice as likely to develop Upcoming Events Alzheimer’s disease during the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer. Our East Toledo Day Center Has Relocated! When it comes to those who are taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s, they are Please join us for our open house on Thursday, June 19, 4:30 - 6:00 PM to help us predominantly female. The report shows that 3 in 5 unpaid caregivers are women. celebrate our new location at 4955 Seaman Road in Oregon. Guests will be able to Furthermore, there are two-and-a-half times more women than men who provide view the new space, be a part of our ribbon cutting ceremony, and enjoy refreshments on-duty care, 24-hours-a-day, for someone with Alzheimer’s. afterwards. Another point of impact on women, both emotionally and financially, is that among women caregivers who also work, 20% have shifted from full-time to part- The Longest Day® time work because of the demands of being a caregiver. Held on Saturday, June 21, The Longest Day ® is a “Unfortunately, this is a situation we see on a daily basis in our office and among the sunrise-to-sunset team event honoring the strength, pas- participants in our Adult Day Center,” Gale Begley, Activity Director stated. “We are sion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s disease. glad we are able to provide respite for families and to help support both the individual Join us in recognizing these individuals by starting a team or participating in The with the disease and their caregivers with our many programs and services.” Longest Day. You and your teammates will complete approximately 16 hours of activity to raise awareness and funds for the care, support and research efforts of the Cyndi Campbell, a caregiver for her mother, understands the stresses and daily Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. To start/join a team or for more challenges caregivers like her face. “My life is different, but it’s my choice everything information visit www.alz.org/thelongestday or call 1-800-272-3900. I do I have to make a plan for someone to care for her. I am so glad I became connected with the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, and I am Paint The Park Purple! comfortable leaving my mother there knowing she will be cared for. It is economical Join us Sunday, August 17 at Fifth Third Field. To purchase and there are more people around her. I so appreciate them, they are a gift.” tickets or for more information please call, 1-800-272-3900. Of course, the demands of a caregiver, male or female, are substantial. The 2 Spring/Summer 2014 Northwest Ohio Chapter News This newsletter is published by Executive Director’s Message the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. I am excited that Spring is finally here! We endured one of the most brutal winters in history in Northwest Ohio — Copyright by the Alzheimer’s Association, North- west Ohio Chapter, except where specifically even Toledo received national recognition as having the worst winter of any city this year. stated otherwise. Reprint permission may be requested from the chapter. As the days are longer and weather becomes warmer, we continue our Permission is hereby granted to all mission to serve those in the community affected by Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s Association Chapters to excerpt and dementia. Exciting events have occurred these past few months, materials from this newsletter for use in their public information programs with proper credit including re-locating our East Toledo Adult Day Center to Oregon, to us. We would be grateful to receive a copy hosting Dr. Peter Rabins — a bestselling author on dementia caregiving, of such reprints. advocating to our elected officials in Columbus and Washington, D.C., All material in this newsletter is offered as going back in time for our Great Gatsby/Roaring 20’s Spring Gala, and information to our readers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, does not so much more! Please read through this newsletter to see what we have warrant, endorse or recommend any provider, upcoming this Spring/Summer. I hope you will join us at our Educational program or product. Conferences, events to kick-off our Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and other Correspondence should be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, programs in your local community. 2500 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43615, 419-537-1999, 1-800-272-3900. We could not do all of this without your ongoing support. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gail Doxsie I am pleased to announce our inaugural Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Tribute Campaign, a special time to honor President someone dear to you, while supporting the important work of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. William Messer, Jr., Ph.D. Vice President If every one of our 20,000 supporters who receive this free newsletter returned the enclosed envelope with at least David Dimmer a $25 donation, then half a million dollars ($500,000!) would be raised to help provide our programs and services Vice President throughout our 24 county service area in Northwest Ohio, many of which are free of charge to those who need them. Dave Koenig Treasurer It is your generosity that allows us to grow and enhance the quality of lives for those we serve. Honor or remember William H. Conlisk mothers and fathers, as someone afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease or as caregivers, with a gift today. Secretary Richard Baker As always, please give us a call on our 24/7 Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, or visit www.alz.org/nwohio if you or someone Farley K. Banks you know needs our help. Alex Catchings Eric Golus Richard Kenny Sincerely, Barbara Kopp Miller, Ph.D. Matt Langham Michael Malone Rev. Timothy M. Storms Salli Bollin, Executive Director Diane Winger Emily Yark P.S. You can double or even triple your gift by checking with your employer MEDICAL ADVISOR to see if they offer a matching gift program Peter P. Zangara, M.D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Salli Bollin The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio thank you Chapter protects the privacy of each program As a part of their year end giving campaign, participant, donor and person we are honored to serve. If you wish to review our our amazing supporters at Yark Automotive privacy policy, contact the chapter office. Group donated over $23,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio The Alzheimer’s Association, Chapter. A portion of each car sold in the Northwest Ohio Chapter, serves 24 counties. month of December was contributed to the campaign. We are very grateful and Allen • Ashland • Auglaize • Crawford • Defiance Erie • Fulton • Hancock • Hardin • Henry appreciate all of their continued support! Huron • Knox • Lucas • Mercer • Ottawa • Paulding Putnam • Richland • Sandusky • Seneca • Van Wert Williams • Wood • Wyandot Approximately 38,000 individuals have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in this area. planned CHAPTER OFFICES FINDLAY: 1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 126 Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, does not endorse any product or service herein. Findlay, OH 45840 giving 419-425-5409 FOUNDATION PARK LIMA: 200 East High Street, Second Floor Invest in a world without Lima, OH 45801 ALZHEIMER’S CARE CENTER Alzheimer's disease. You can make 419-227-9700 1621 S. Byrne Road, Toledo, Ohio 43614 MANSFIELD: 2131 Park Avenue West, a difference in our mission through planned Ontario, OH 44906 giving. Planned gifts allow you to make a 419-522-5050 “Quality of life of a person suﬀ ering Alzheimer’s TOLEDO: 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. should not be limited to a hallway.” charitable contribution through your estate Toledo, OH 43615 toward Alzheimer's research, care, and 419-537-1999 Founda on Park Alzheimer’s Care Center is a support programs. To learn how to leave a 4955 Seaman Road, 44,000 sq. . stand alone facility designed for Oregon, OH 43616 legacy of support for millions of families the care, comfort, and leisure of our residents. 419-720-4940 living with this disease, please contact Nick Vargas at 1-800-272-3900 or Call 419-385-3958 for your tour! [email protected]. www.founda onpark.com Spring/Summer 2014 3 36-Hour Day book author offers advice to area caregivers Northwest Ohio families impacted by Alzheimer's disease had the unimportant. But as the disease progresses, it’s harder and harder for unique opportunity to learn from and speak with Peter V. Rabins, people to pick out what’s important. People often develop an inability M.D. on March 20th at the Holiday Inn French Quarter during a pre- to recognize things that are familiar, such as their own home. People sentation sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio then say things like, this is not my house, or not my wife. These are Chapter and the University of Michigan’s, Michigan Alzheimer’s some of the most devastating symptoms.” Disease Center. “There’s no doubt that caregivers for people who have dementia have "It was a true honor for the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest poorer health and more discouragement and depression than people Ohio Chapter to host a public forum featuring Dr. Rabins, who is who are not caregivers," he added. "It’s also very clear that help- well-known as the coauthor of The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to ing caregivers makes a huge difference. There’s been more than 50 Caring for Persons With Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and studies that show that you can help caregivers, and it’s not just one Memory Loss, the first book about caregiving directed at nonprofes- thing, it’s not just education, not just reading The 36-Hour Day book. sionals," said Chapter Executive Director, Salli Bollin. "The 36- Hour It’s a combination of helping people with problem solving skills and Day book is an outstanding guide for families and people with demen- helping people find new ways to keep the person active and busy. No tia to learn about the disease and to understand how to care for someone with it, and matter what you do, you can make life better for the caregivers.” has sold more than 2.5 million copies." Note: A limited number of copies of The 36-Hour Day book are available to borrow from the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter offices. The Chapter offers many resources and “People with Alzheimer’s disease see a distorted world,” Dr. Rabins explained. materials through it’s lending library. To check out materials or learn more about our lending “Our brain has the amazing ability to pick out what’s important and ignore what is library contact the Alzheimer’s Association or stop by a local office.

Working together with the Ohio Department on Aging by Pam Schuellerman, Executive Director, Greater East Ohio Chapter

The Ohio Council of the Alzheimer’s Association is Around the House comprised of seven chapters in Ohio presenting and Fall prevention begins at home. Look around your or n Install a night light along the route between your advancing public policy initiatives related to Alzheim- a family member’s home for some of these common bedroom and the bathroom. er’s disease and other related dementias at both state items or habits that may cause a fall: n Keep electric, appliance and telephone cords out of and federal levels. In the state of Ohio, the Alzheimer’s n Throw rugs beautify our living space, but they can also walkways, but do not put cords under a rug. Association works on a variety of projects and programs cause slips, trips, and falls. Some people use rugs to cover throughout the year, the most notable being Memory n Secure loose area rugs with double-faced tape, tacks, cords, which is not only a fall risk, but also a fire hazard. Day, which was held on April 2, 2014. We especially or slip-resistant backing. n support any collaboration or initiative with the Ohio De- Lighting is another way to make our homes look good, n Store food, dishes, and cooking equipment within easy partment on Aging that supports our families. One such but lighting that is too dim can make it hard to see fall reach. hazards. Likewise, lighting that is too bright can cause initiative is the launch and implementation of Steady U n Repair loose stairway carpeting or wooden boards - a program geared to preventing falls. glare on walking surfaces or cast shadows that can hide hazards. immediately. n This is important to share because many people do not n Your home most likely has stairs - from a few steps Put a bright-colored stripe of durable tape on the front thank you realize that those with Alzheimer’s and other types of at the entrances to a staircase to the basement or other edge of each stair so that you can see them better. dementia tend to be at a high risk of falling. They are floors. Storing items in stairwells, as well as hanging items n Place a slip-resistant rug adjacent to the bathtub for more than three times more likely to fracture their hip on hand rails, can lead to falls. safe exit and entry. when they fall, which leads to surgery and immobility. If you are a Medicaid or Medicare recipient, talk with n Use a rubber mat or place nonskid adhesive textured The rate of death following a hip fracture for those with your doctor about the potential benefits of an environ- strips inside the tub. Alzheimer’s is also increased. Thus, fall prevention for mental fall assessment and if you may qualify for one people with dementia is critical. to be conducted by a physical or occupational thera- Please go to www.steadyu.ohio.gov for Falling is not a natural side-effect of aging, and most pist. By taking a few simple, inexpensive precautions, more information and tips. falls can be prevented. By knowing and managing your you can make your home immediately more fall-proof: risk factors, you can live a full and active life free of the n Arrange furniture so you have a clear pathway Ohio Council continues to collaborate with the Ohio Depart- fear of falling. Think about involving your family as between rooms. ment on Aging to support the 230,000 Ohioans living with dementia and the 585,000 family members who provide the you work to make your home, and that of your family n Place a lamp, telephone, or flashlight near your bed. member, fall free. care. Look for more details of our work together on our website and in future issues of this newsletter.

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Roaring 20’s Spring Gala

Platinum: pproximately 300 guests attended the Alzheimer’s continue offering respite care, supportive programs, and A Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter’s fourth education to the families and caregivers in our area who annual spring gala on March 28. The Great Gatsby/ face the devastating symptoms of memory loss disorders Roaring Twenties event was held at The Pinnacle in each day. Maumee and presented by Paramount, the lead sponsor of the gala since its inception. Guests were welcomed “The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related by vintage cars upon arrival, received souvenir photos dementias continues to rise and the need to support the from Keepsake Portraits, admired decorations by Mager programs our Chapter offers also continues to grow. We are so grateful to those who attended this event and gen- Diamond: Designs, enjoyed a seated dinner, bid on silent auction items, danced to big band music by Swingmania, and erously supported our organization. Events like this help indulged on desserts from Cupcakes by Ashley. Other support the over 38,000 individuals in Northwest Ohio entertainment included gambling tables for fun, a 1920’s who are living with Alzheimer’s disease as well as their Gold: best dressed contest, a grand prize raffle, and a cardboard families and caregivers,” said Beth Wong, gala manager. 13abc car race across the dance floor! Foundation Park Alzheimer’s Care Center The Chapter would like to extend a special thank you Parkcliffe Community Emcee Dave Holmes from 13abc and guest speakers to Patty Gelb, the honorary chair of the event for her Savage & Associates Jack Randolph, President of Paramount, and Alex Catch- hard work and leadership, as well as all of the commit- Signature Bank, N.A. ings, Board Member and caregiver, expressed the vital tee members and volunteers. In addition, the Chapter is University of Toledo role the Chapter plays in Northwest Ohio, the impor- humbly grateful to all of the sponsors and donors who tance of continued support for research, and the need to made the evening possible. Silver: Ameriprise Financial, J. Craig Griffis Browning Masonic Community, Inc. Dave White Chevrolet (In Memory of Jim Yark) Eastman & Smith Ltd. Heartland of Waterville Kingston HealthCare Company Meijer State Bank The Andersons The Lakes of Monclova Health Campus Best dressed winners Cara Novesky and Bill Bettinger Friend: Hall of Framers KeyBank Tim Polakowski congratulating Guests from Jack Randolph, winner of the car race 13abc included Oakleaf Village Joe Nugent, ProMedica To view more pictures of our Christina Williams, St. Clare Commons, Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s Spring Gala, Sanaa Orra, visit our facebook page at Dave Holmes, a Franciscan Living Community www.facebook.com/ALZNWOhio. Jackie Massel

EVERYONE HAS A REASON TO END ALZHEIMER’S. JOIN US. inJoin 2014 us for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s; the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Together, we walk on behalf of our friends, our families, and our future. Though we all have our own motivation to step up to the start line, our eyes are set on the ultimate finish line – the end of Alzheimer’s. While there is no fee to register, each participant is asked to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. Raise $100 to receive one of our Walk T-shirts. Raise $500 or more to become a member of our Champion’s Club. For more information on how to start a team, fundraise, or become a corporate sponsor, please contact Nick Vargas at [email protected]; Crystal Lybarger at [email protected]; or Kate Zenone at [email protected] or visit www.alz.org/nwohio/walk.

Lima Walk Defiance Walk Williams County Walk Findlay Walk Sandusky Walk Saturday, September 6, 2014 Saturday, September 13, 2014 Saturday, September 13, 2014 Saturday, September 20, 2014 Saturday, September 20, 2014 Faurot Park Kingsbury Park Jaycee Pavilion, Recreation Park (Bryan) Koehler Center, University of Findlay Ohio Veterans Home Registration: 9:30 a.m. Registration: 9:30 a.m. Registration: 2:00 p.m. Registration: 9:30 a.m. Registration: 9:30 a.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. Walk: 3:30 p.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. http://act.alz.org/Lima2014 http://act.alz.org/Defiance2014 http://act.alz.org/WilliamsCounty2014 http://act.alz.org/Findlay2014 http://act.alz.org/Sandusky2014

Mount Vernon Walk Ashland Walk Tiffin Walk Mansfield Walk Toledo Walk Saturday, September 27, 2014 Saturday, October 4, 2014 Saturday, October 4, 2014 Saturday, October 11, 2014 Sunday, October 19, 2014 Memorial Park, Kokosing Gap Trail Corner Park Heminger Center, Tiffin University Richland Carrousel Park Lucas County Recreation Center Registration: 9:00 a.m. Registration: 9:30 a.m. Registration: 9:30 a.m. Registration: 9:30 a.m. Registration: 12:30 p.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 2:30 p.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. Walk: 11:00 a.m. Walk: 3:00 p.m. http://act.alz.org/MountVernon2014 http://act.alz.org/Ashland2014 http://act.alz.org/Tiffin2014 http://act.alz.org/Mansfield2014 http://act.alz.org/Toledo2014 Spring/Summer 2014 5

Early Stage Memory Loss Programs

Meet Me at TMA and A Brush with Art Meet Me at TMA, first Saturday of every month, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 2445 Monroe Street May 3, “Spanish Art” Explore works in TMA collection for Spanish contributions to the world of art. Meet Me at TMA and A Brush with Art are free monthly June 7, “In Fine Feather” View human fascination with birds in art, science, and history programs, held on Fridays and Saturdays. Co-sponsored July 12, “New TMA Acquisitions” View some of the museum’s newest acquisitions. with the Toledo Museum of Art, they are designed to provide fun, meaningful experiences for visitors with mild August 2, “Bon Appetit” See artist’s visual feasts. memory loss. Friends and family are welcome to accom- September 6, “Walk the Cloister” Learn about one of Toledo’s treasures. pany the visitor. Meet Me at TMA provides an interactive tour of selected works from the Museum collection, led by trained docents. A Brush with Art adds A Brush with Art, second Friday of every month, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. hands-on experiences. Meet at the Information Desk, just inside the Grove Place May 9, “Exhibition of Tuileries Gardens” Activity: Painting flower pots in a unique way entrance to the main Museum building. Galleries are fully accessible, and wheel- chairs are available at no charge. The entrance and main parking lot are on Grove June 13, “Through Your Hands” Activity: Create an art project using your hands as inspiration Place. Parking is free for TMA members and $5 for non-members. Financial July 11, “American Gallery” Activity: To be determined. assistance is available for parking for those in need. Registration is requested, especially for A Brush with Art so that we may prepare supplies. For more August 8, “At The Fair: Music and Art” Activity: Music information or to register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. September 12, “Bon Appetit” Activity: Join us for coffee or tea after tour.

NEW PROGRAM – Meet Me at Charlie’s Toledo: Friday, May 23, Noon – 1:30 p.m. Perrysburg: Friday, August 22, Noon – 1:30 p.m. Join us for a social outing and lunch at Charlie’s Restaurant. We will have our Charlie’s Restaurant, 6945 West Central Avenue Charlie’s Restaurant, 26555 Dixie Highway own room. Call 1-800-272-3900 for reservations. Lunch is on your own. Reservations requested by May 16 Reservations requested by August 15 Meet Me at the Zoo Meet Me at the Zoo is a free program, co-sponsored with the Toledo Zoo and designed to provide a fun, meaningful experience for persons with mild memory loss. Friends and family are welcome to accompany the individual. Come enjoy an interactive presentation with live animals, snacks, and camaraderie. The zoo takes flight this summer with the addition of exciting new birds. Join the Zoo staff in exploring exotic finches, the new Toledo: Tuesday, June 3, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Penguin Beach, and a brand new animal show! Registration required by May 27. Call 1-800-272-3900. Please meet at the Broadway entrance.

Meet Me at Providence Park for a Canal Boat Ride Step back in time for the “Canal Experience.” Get a taste of life on the Miami and Erie Canal in 1876. Come aboard Grand Rapids, Ohio: Friday, June 20, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. boat ride The Volunteer, a reproduction of a mule-drawn canal boat, and travel a mile of the original canal and towpath. See Providence Park, 13827 US 24 West at SR 578 opposite Grand Rapids characters, in period attire, welcoming you to a time-gone-by and experience one of the last functioning 19th century on the river. limestone locks. You are welcome to stay after the boat ride for ice cream across the bridge in Grand Rapids. Please make reservations by Friday, June 13. Call 1-800-272-3900. Canal Boat tickets are $5 for seniors, $6 for other adults.

I Have Memory Changes: What Do I Need to Know? Toledo: Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road A comprehensive overview of memory loss, what is normal, what is not, and how the changes affect everyday life. Persons with mild memory impairment and those who have been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a Toledo: Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. related disorder are especially encouraged to attend. Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road

Living with Alzheimer’s: FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR A RELATED DEMENTIA Toledo: Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This is a multi-part series discussing memory loss, everyday coping skills, building a support system and hope. It is Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road intended to support and educate the person who has memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Toledo: Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Although friends and family are very welcome as guests and learners, those who are not accompanied by someone Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road who has a memory loss condition will be better served by attending programs for caregivers.

Meet Me at Oak Openings Whitehouse: Friday, July 18, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Learn the history of the park and the surrounding area. View Windows on Wildlife and learn why Oak Openings Preserve, in the Buehner Center at Mallard Lake. this unique area attracts so many naturalists and bird watchers from around the country. Make (Entrance at 5240 Wilkins Road.) Snacks will follow. reservations by July 11 by calling 1-800-272-3900. EVERYONE HAS A REASON TO END ALZHEIMER’S. JOIN US. Transitions Individuals with early stage memory loss, with their families and friends, are invited to attend the following monthly programs for social and educational opportunities and group sharing. Persons who are experiencing forgetfulness, mild confusion, or difficulty finding the right words are most likely to benefit. Registration is requested. Call1-800-272-3900.

Toledo: Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road Findlay: The Family Center, 1800 North Blanchard Street, Room 119 Mind Works: 2nd Wednesday every month***, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Mind Works: Last Thursday every month***, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Brain stimulating games in a fun, non-competitive environment. Brain-stimulating games in a fun, non-competitive environment. Art Café: 3rd Wednesday every month***, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Transitions: 2nd Friday every month***, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Join area artist Jan Revill for fine art options or choose to create a “Make & Take,” or help create an “Unfrogettable” mosaic community piece. No art experience needed. Lima: Market Street Presbyterian Church, Room 209, 2nd Floor, 1100 Market Street Transitions: Last Thursday every month***, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday every month***, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Educational and support meetings with varied topics. Mansfield/Ontario: Area Agency on Aging at Hawkins Corner, 2131 Park Avenue West Bowling Green: Location varies by activity. 3rd Wednesday every month, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Call Wood County Committee on Aging at 1-800-367-4935. Sandusky: Erie County Services Building, 2900 Columbus Avenue 2nd Tuesday every month, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday every month, 11:00 a.m. – Noon Defiance: St. John’s Catholic Church, Downstairs meeting room, 510 Jackson Street ***Starred programs have a suggested program fee of $5. No one is excluded for 4th Monday every month***, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. inability to pay.

Registration is strongly suggested, as programs may be cancelled due to low attendance. For more information or to register for any of the programs listed, please call 1-800-272-3900. 6 Spring/Summer 2014

Family & Community Education Programs Friendship and Dementia Delphos: Tuesday, May 13, 11:00 a.m. - Noon Sometimes we wonder how to maintain friendships or form new relationships with someone who has Delphos Senior Center, 301 East Suthoff Street Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. This program will discuss the importance of friendship and Celina: Wednesday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. – noon give tips on how to be a good friend. Mercer County Council on Aging, 217 Riley Street Driving and Dementia Toledo: Monday, June 23, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Maumee police officer Sgt. Ellen Columber will discuss the challenges of driving and dementia, how to know who is safe to Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road drive, and strategies for communicating with the person who is no longer a safe driver. An interesting and useful presentation.

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: Neurologist Dr. LaMancusa Findlay: Thursday, June 19, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. If someone you are caring for or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, this program The Legacy at The Heritage, 2820 Greenacre Drive can help. Findlay neurologist Dr. Joseph LaMancusa will provide information on causes, risk factors, detection, treatments, disease progression and much more.

Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES FOR CAREGIVERS Toledo: Tuesday, June 10, 17 and 24, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. This series will focus on issues relevant to families beginning to encounter Alzheimer’s Washington Branch - Toledo/Lucas County Public Library, 5560 Harvest Lane disease and dementia, or who are looking for additional information. Topics include Bellevue: Tuesday, July 1, 8 and 15, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, behaviors, personality changes, medications, home Bellevue Public Library, 224 East Main Street and facility care, legal and financial information related to dementia, and available Toledo: Thursday, July 10, 17 and 24, 10:00 a.m. - Noon community services. Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road

Curious About the Aging Brain?

Take an easy-to-understand “tour” of the brain, explained with an interactive diagram of brain parts and Toledo: Tuesday, July 8, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. how they work (and sometimes don’t work) as we age. Learn how changes affect our memory and other Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road brain abilities.

Alzheimer’s Disease and “Lifestyle Prevention” Increasing evidence shows that healthy lifestyle habits, such as being physically and mentally active, eating a healthy diet, Put-In-Bay: Wednesday, July 23, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and staying socially involved contribute to healthy aging. This program will focus on simple lifestyle changes that may have a Put-In-Bay Senior Center, 195 Concord positive impact on one’s brain health.

Safety Issues: Living Alone, Driving and Home Safety Toledo: Thursday, August 28, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Topics include issues such as assessment of living situations, driving safety, handling of goods and medications, Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road gun safety, getting lost and community resources.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Memory Loss Waterville: Saturday, May 31, 12:30 p.m. This program explores the changes experienced by someone with memory loss resulting from some type of dementia, and Heartland of Waterville, 8885 Browning Drive how to understand and support them through this transition. This “Lunch and Learn” program is a FREE event. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated. Please call 419-878-8523.

Sustain Your Brain Increasing evidence shows that healthy lifestyle habits, such as being physically and mentally active, eating a healthy diet and Waterville: Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. staying socially involved, contribute to healthy aging. This program will focus on simple lifestyle changes that may have a Browning Masonic Community, 8883 Browning Drive positive impact on one’s brain health. Films and Discussions Mt. Vernon: Friday, May 2, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. A Prescription for Caregivers: Take Care of Yourself The Living Center, 201 North Main Street

Filmed in front of a live audience of caregivers, this video is packed with humor and stories from real life. Topics in- Upper Sandusky: Thursday, June 5, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. clude: options for self-care, the importance of humor, figuring our how much care is “enough” and the many varieties Fairhaven Community, 850 Marseilles Avenue of guilt. Both caregivers and professionals will find in this video a wealth of ideas on how to make life better for both the giver and the receiver of care. Findlay: Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sterling House of Findlay, 725 Fox Run Road Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter This Academy Award nominated film documents a mother’s Alzheimer’s Bellevue: Thursday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.- Noon Fremont: Thursday, August 14, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. disease and her daughter’s response to the changes. An authentic Bellevue Public Library, 224 East Main Street Memorial Hospital, 715 South Taft Avenue chronicle, this film is informative, entertaining, and presented with Toledo: Thursday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Huron: Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. profound insight and a dose of humor. Families dealing with dementia or Holland Branch - Toledo/Lucas County Public Library, Huron Public Library, 333 Williams Street behavioral symptoms, or considering placement in a long-term care facil- 1032 McCord Road ity will want to see this film. A discussion will follow the film viewing.

He’ s Doing This to Spite Me Recorded on location in actual home settings, this program covers the emotional aspects of Put-In-Bay: Wednesday, August 13, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Put-In-Bay Senior Center, 195 Concord caring for parents or spouses suffering from various forms of memory loss. Poignant moments abound as caregivers cope with mixed feelings of anger, remorse, guilt and sadness. Registration is strongly suggested, as programs may be cancelled due to low attendance. For more information or to register for any of the programs listed, please call 1-800-272-3900. Spring/Summer 2014 7

Professional Education Understanding Behavior as Communication: Listen to What I Am Doing Lima: Thursday, May 15, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Includes an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with examining and Alzheimer’s Association in PSA3, 200 East High Street, 2nd floor understanding just what the individual with dementia may be communicating. This 2-hour program is designed for professional caregivers in settings such as adult day centers, senior housing, senior centers, Bucyrus: Tuesday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. assisted living facilities, nursing homes and in-home care. 2 CEU clock hours for social workers. Carlisle Place, 1721 Whetstone Street. Lunch will be provided by Carlisle Place City Nurses may use SW CE. The cost is $20. RSVP is requested but not required. Call 1-800-272-3900.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease Toledo: Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road n If someone you are caring for or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia, Wednesday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.* this program can help. It will provide information on detection, causes and risk factors, disease progression, n Friday, June 27, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. treatment, and much more. Special rate: $15. 2 CEU clock hours for social workers. Nurses may use SW CE. n Tuesday, July 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. RSVP is requested but not required. Call 1-800-272-3900. n Thursday, Aug 14, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. *Please bring your own lunch

A Hatful of Activities Sandusky: Friday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This program emphasizes the importance of creating and offering purposeful, enjoyable engagement for the Erie County Services Building, 2900 Columbus Avenue person who has Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. Persons who are responsible for the care of someone with dementia need to seriously consider how to provide quality interactions throughout the day. 2 CEU Bowling Green: Friday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. clock hours for social workers. Nurses may use SW CE. The cost is $20. To register, call 1-800-272-3900. Feel free Wood County Committee on Aging, 305 North Main Street to bring your own lunch.

Ethical Issues in Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Dr. Georgia Anetzberger, President of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and one of the authors of Ohio’s adult protection services law, will explore ethical issues involved when identifying, preventing, and Toledo: Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 - Noon responding to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults. Persons with dementia are especially vulnerable. Toledo Hospital Education Center Auditorium, 2113 Hughes Drive This program is in recognition of the annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is co-sponsored by ProMedica and the Coalition of Organizations Protecting Elders (COPE). Continuing education units provided by the Alzheimer’s Association. 3 CEU clock hours for social workers (ethics). Nurses may use SW CE. To register, call 1-800-272-3900.

Emotional Labor: Are You Aware of Your Own? The term “emotional labor” is a relatively new term to the field of health care. It is defined as the “energy” it takes to manage our emotions at work. Long-term suppression of negative emotions, including anxiety and chronic stress, lead to increased risk of Toledo: Friday, July 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. illness for the professional and paraprofessional caregiver. This may be especially true for those who care for persons who have Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 North Reynolds Road dementia. This session will explore healthy ways to manage these emotions, as well as practical applications of these strategies. The ultimate goal is to enjoy working in a professional field, which, by its nature, may be stressful. 2 CEU clock hours for social workers. Nurses may use SW CE. The cost is $20. To register, call 1-800-272-3900.

Toledo Area Annual Conference Education Conferences Dementia Care: Covering all the Bases A variety of topics will be covered related to dementia and dementia care. Included in the program are keynote speaker Clarissa Rentz, MSN, PRN, a clinical nurse specialist in gerontological, mental Perrysburg: Thursday, May 29, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. health, and psychiatric nursing, who will provide unique insights in caring for the person with Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike dementia; and Barbara Kopp Miller, PhD, who will discuss issues in dementia and intimate partners. 5.5 CEU clock hours for social workers. Nurses may use SW CE. The cost is $70 for professionals and $25 for family caregivers. To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or go to http://act.alz.org/ToledoConference2014.

Mansfield Education Conference A Closer Look at Dementia Care: Examining Different Types of Dementia, Medications, and Coping Skills Keynote speaker is Alan Lerner, M.D., with the Department of Neurology, University Hospitals, Case Western Medical Center, Cleveland. Dr. Lerner is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and certified in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry by the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties. Dr. Lerner will discuss Alzheimer’s Ontario/Mansfield: Thursday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. disease and related disorders with an emphasis on frontotemporal (FTD) and Lewy Body dementias. Dr. Lerner’s Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging at Hawkins Corner, presentation will be followed by geriatric pharmacist, Tracey Pierce. A popular presenter, she will address commonly used 2131 Park Avenue West. medications in the treatment of dementia. A second session will feature Teresa Cook, Community Programs Manager with Ohio Please use the conference room entrance. District 5 Area Agency on Aging, on practical ideas for coping throughout the disease process. 3 CEU clock hours for social workers. Nurses may use SW CE. The cost is $35. To register, call 1-800-272-3900.

Early Stage Conference Living a Full Life After a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia: A Conference for Professionals, Individuals with Early Stage Memory Loss, Family, and Friends Keynote speaker, Lisa Snyder, L.C.S.W., has over 25 years experience in dementia-related counseling and education. She is Sandusky: Thursday, August 21, 9:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. recognized nationally and internationally for her work in early stage Alzheimer’s and for understanding the experience from the Church of the Nazarene, 1617 Milan Rd. perspective of the person who is experiencing the disease. Lisa’s newsletter, Perspectives, provides practical tips and insights for persons in the early stage. This conference is for people with early-stage Alzheimer's and related dementias as well as for anyone who interacts with that person, including professional or family caregivers, friends, and relatives. 5 CEUs offered for social workers. Nurses may use SW CE The cost is $50 for professionals, $25 for students and STNAs, and FREE for family caregivers and persons with memory loss.

The following caregiver groups are sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. These caregiver groups are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. However, it is suggested that you contact the facilitator of the group you plan to attend for the first time to confirm the time, place and Caregiver Groups date of the meeting. For more information on caregiver groups or other programs of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, call 1-800-272-3900.

ALLEN COUNTY Wauseon Toledo SENECA COUNTY Bluffton 1st Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. 3rd Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. Fostoria 3rd Monday of every month at 3:30 p.m. Wauseon Senior Center Alzheimer’s Association 3rd Friday of every month at 9 a.m. Mennonite Memorial Home 240 Clinton Street 2500 N. Reynolds Road Good Shepherd Home 410 West Elm (conference room) Facilitator: Beth Kramer, 419-250-0772 Facilitator: Bob Hausch, 419-537-1999 725 Columbus Ave. Facilitators: Tricia Herrmann, Emily Koogler, Respite available. Call facilitator. Facilitators: Kathy Theis & Don Lee, 419-358-1015 Toledo 419-937-1801 HANCOCK COUNTY 4th Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Lima Tiffin Findlay Parkcliffe Community, Building #2, 1st Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. 4th Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m. 4226 Parkcliffe Lane Elmcroft of Lima St. Francis Home Birchaven Retirement Village Facilitator: Chris Mills, 419-381-9447 2075 N. Eastown Road 182 St. Francis Avenue 15100 Birchaven (Wenner Conference Room) Light refreshments provided. Facilitator: Amy Fleming, 419-331-2442 Facilitator: Jessica Rogier, 419-447-2723 Facilitator: Mike Thompson, Debbie Hatfield 419-425-3233 Lima MERCER COUNTY 4th Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. Findlay Lima Convalescent Home Celina VAN WERT COUNTY 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. 1650 Allentown Rd. 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. Van Wert Birchaven Condo Club House Facilitators: Amy Jacquay, Melinda Smith, Celina Manor 3rd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. 7113 Eastern Woods Parkway 419-224-9741 1001 Myers Road Hearth & Home at VanWert (on the right past Village) Facilitators: Yvonne Miller & 1118 Westwood Dr. Facilitators: Sandy Siebenaller 440-541-8527 Brenda Hoying, 419-586-6645 Facilitator: Linda Pollitz, & Joyce Luzader 419-421-6704 419-227-9700 ASHLAND COUNTY Respite care is available during both Birchhaven Ashland Findlay support group meetings. Please call one of 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. the facilitators at least 24 hours in advance. OTTAWA COUNTY Brethren Care Village Oak Harbor WILLIAMS COUNTY 2000 Center Street No set meeting time. Bryan Facilitator: Kristine Gale, 419-522-5050 Contact Facilitator: Amy Simkus, 419-239-8235 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. HARDIN COUNTY First Presbyterian Church Loudonville Kenton Port Clinton 506 Oxford Drive 1st Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. 3rd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. 2nd Monday of every month at 9 a.m. Facilitator: Donna Sprow, 419-636-3962 Colonial Manor, conference room Wilkinson-McVitty-Berlien Sr. Day Care Center Magruder Hospital Conference Room 100 Memorial Ave. 615 Fulton St. 747 S. Mount Vernon Ave. Montpelier Facilitator: Rachel Cammuse, 419-994-4191 Facilitator: Cherylene Kissling, 419-673-1482 Facilitators: Jody Strickling, 419-707-2682 Respite care available. & Marian Blevins, 419-656-8197 Last Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m. Montpelier Senior Center 325 North Jonesville Street AUGLAIZE COUNTY Facilitator: Sarah Hahn, 419-636-5071 St. Mary’s HENRY COUNTY PAULDING COUNTY 4th Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Napoleon Otterbein - St. Mary’s Campus Center Paulding 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. meeting room, 11230 State Route 364 Second Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. WOOD COUNTY Riverview Terrace Facilitators: Tiffany Burden, Jamie Goecke, Paulding County Senior Center Bowling Green 120 E. Maumee Ave. 419-394-2366 401 East Jackson 2nd Monday of every month at 2:30 p.m. Facilitators: Mary Beth Royal and Cathy Mohr, Facilitator: Rita Gross, 419-770-0355 BG Senior Center 419-653-4507 305 N. Main Street Transportation is available. Facilitator: David Buenting, 419 806-2039 CRAWFORD COUNTY PUTNAM COUNTY Bucyrus Ottawa Perrysburg 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. HURON COUNTY 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. Altercare of Bucyrus Way Public Library Norwalk Ottawa Senior Center 1929 Whetstone 101 E. Indiana Ave. Last Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. 1035 East Third St. Facilitator: Wendy Cline, 419-562-7644 Facilitator: Lynn Ritter, 419-537-1999 The Carriage House of Fisher-Titus Medical Center Facilitator: Linda Pollitz, 419-227-9700, 175 Shady Lane & Judy Kahle, 419-523-4121 Garden Level, Carriage House entrance DEFIANCE COUNTY Facilitators: Nancy Kaczor & Pam Roskovics, WYANDOT COUNTY 419-660-2117, ext. 6596 Defiance RICHLAND COUNTY Upper Sandusky 1st Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Mansfield 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. Defiance Senior Center 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Fairhaven Community 140 East Broadway KNOX COUNTY YMCA 850 Marseilles Avenue Facilitators: Karen Haaser, Pat Wagner, Mt. Vernon 750 Scholl Rd. Facilitator: Sandra Vent, 419 294-5787 419-782-3257. 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Kristine Gale, 419-522-5050 Respite and transportation is available with prior Emeritus at HillenVale Mansfield arrangements, please call if needed. 1615 Yauger Road 1st Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitators: Joyce Thomas, 740-694-0823, call The Waterford at Mansfield Frontotemporal Dementia Support Hicksville between 5-9 p.m., Debbie McLarnan, 740-393-0608, 1296 S. Trimble Rd. No set meeting time. Contact facilitators: call after 2 p.m. Facilitator: Jill VonHaase 419-961-8521 Group (Meets in Findlay) Ginny Wiseman, Sheri Schliesser, 2nd Monday of every month 419-782-3257. Mansfield 6:30-8:00 p.m. 4th Monday of every month at 1 p.m. St. Andrew United Methodist Church LUCAS COUNTY Providence Baptist Church 120 West Sandusky Street ERIE COUNTY Maumee 112 W. 6th St. Please enter the front door on West Sandusky Street. Sandusky 2nd Saturday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Facilitators: Mary McDonald, 419-524-9032 or Facilitator: Tracie Steele, 419-889-3448 & 1st Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. Scrambler Marie’s 419-522-3699, Ann Bishop, 419-526-0877 Linda Pollitz, 419-227-9700 St. Stephen United Church of Christ, 570 Dussel Dr. 905 E. Perkins Ave. Facilitators: Kathi Allen & Sue Blevins, For Men Only (Meets in Findlay) Please use the rear entrance of the church. 419-385-3958. Respite is available. 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitators: Holly Patsch, Complimentary lunch is provided by SANDUSKY COUNTY First Lutheran Church Jane Windisch, 419 -624-1171 Foundation Park Alzheimer’s Care Center. Fremont 109 E. Lincoln Street 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Facilitators: Mike Thompson, 419-425-3233 Toledo Memorial Hospital 715 South Taft Avenue. FULTON COUNTY 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. For Men Only (Meets in Toledo) Contact facilitator for location. (Take elevator to 1st floor; Chestnut Cafe, dining room A) Swanton 1st Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Traci Holland, 419-537-1999 Facilitator: Cheryl Miller, 419-332-2589 Alzheimer’s Association No set meeting time. Contact Facilitator: Chris Cremean, 2500 North Reynolds Road Toledo Facilitator: Bob Hausch, 419-537-1999 419-825-1145 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. Facilitator: Beth Wong, 419-537-1999 Spring/Summer 2014 9 Tributes, Memorials, Contributions Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter December 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014 All gifts, memorials, contributions and tributes received by the Northwest Ohio Chapter are gratefully acknowledged. Not only do they honor others in a special way but they enable us to fulfill our mission of education, family support, advocacy and research. Contributions received after publication will be acknowledged in the next issue of this newsletter.

MARJORIE BONÉ MARGARET G. DEAN ED FLOOD BILLY D. JACKSON Elsie Goodwin & Family Tributes William J. Moore Brenda Dean Tom & Suzanne Hurrell Thomas & Janice Finfrock Laplas III & IV Condo Assoc. In honor of the Phillip & Margaret Mueller Herman Kleindienst The Family of Billy D. Jackson John & Pat Newell 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF John & Charlotte Ogle JOANNE JORGENSEN DEATRICK Jon Osborn & Family JANE JARZYNSKI DAY CENTER Marianne O’Halla Fred & Sue Brown LARRY FOX Josh Osborn & Family Noreen Fockler Michael Messenger M/M F. Pelehach Macie Turnwald Edison Athletic Department & Justin Osborn & Family John & Rose Wingert Edison Cross County Team Vera Heffran Linda Osborn In honor of the GERRY DECKEBACH Debbie Dolgin IRENE AGNES FREY KAREN JELLUM Kal & Carole Pelttari 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VERNA BOSTDORF Kenny & Wanda Scholl ALAN & CAROL PERRY Peoples Federal Employees: Joe & Edith Humphrey Mel & Nancy Barrios DELBERT DESGRANGE Diana, Sean, & Haley Sehlmeyer James Christiansen Craig Biniker Deb Buehler Thomas & Marsha McCready Ronnie & Eileen Perry Sharon Caudill Robert A. Smith Anna Durst Robert Bostdorf Sr. MERCEDES JIMENEZ The VanScoders Richard & Faye Fastzkie Marianne Gordon SAM DIXON Erin Daniels David & Kathy Fogt International Union United 211 Charles & Juanita Koehn Art LaLonde Fred & Shirley Haines UAW HAZEL LEAP Cheryl Layman Rick LaLonde Rhonda Freisthler James & Laura Cutlip Richard & Janice Livingston Christy Pollauf BONNIE DORNER Cheryl Gehret NELSON JONES Norman & Catherine Klass Bruce & Judy Perry Center for Individual & Family Steve Goins Jeff & Robyn Bellew Greg & Betty Leap Johanna Podolsky BETTY BOWERSOX Services - Mansfield Jo Hall Jerry & Patricia Winters Morbern U.S.A. Inc. Rebecca Schimmoeller Anonymous Harold & Eunice Klopp Jae Huelskamp Wendy Bowersox Saundra Nichols STEFAN JONSSON GERTRUDE LININGER In honor of Larry & Nancy Godager DAVID B. DROLL Deb Schulien Doris Burk Michael & Sandra Lininger BERNADETTE BAKER Douglas & Karen Lick Carolyn Baker Donna Strunk Patsy Camp & the Tuesday Dallas & Marilyn Rakes M/M Brian Burns Dave Voisard ROGER KAPELUCK MELBA LOWERY Bridge Group Gail Rini M/M Douglas Burns Cheryl Wade Margaret Brady Arthur & Linda Fleck M/M Thomas Burns Brenda Warner Townsend & Patricia Clarke In honor of the Nate & Kim Root ELSIE MAKRIS BIRTHDAY OF DAVE FELCAN Denny & Josie Setzler M/M Chris Bush Neil & Kathleen Munger M/M Paul Dibling MARY GABRIEL Carol Dusseau Patricia A. Donahue-Hageman Katie Spence STANLEY KARAVIDA JR. Lou Harruff Jane Weber Mrs. Regina Dibling Joseph F. Bluni In honor of Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca Robert & Doris Weis M/M John Frederick JUANITA MALAGON-MORA BARBARA GRIMM M/M Bernard Leite LYDIA GEIGER Amy Grimm Dan & Lin Pilz CAROLYN KARG M/M Henry Sauber RAMON L. BRINT M/M Steve Peer Mary Rose Rohr In honor of the Jack & Alice Bade DIANE GRANTHEN C. ROBERT MANOFF RICHARD DULINSKI CATHERINE KEMPF Eileen Manoff RETIREMENT OF BECKY HARRIS MORRIS BRUNE Philip & Alicia Kallile Bill & Nancy Herring Debbie Duncan Cathy Dodge Marcia Brune Joe & Bev Rideout RICHARD GROSS JANE MARCINIAK In honor of the FARL KNISELY Connie Rutter MARY CARMEAN DONAVIN DUNBAR Paul Ashburn BIRTHDAY OF MARGIE HECK Sue & Sandy Birnholtz Mike Blazevich Byron & Ruth Dershem Order of Eastern Star – CHARLES L. MATTERN Susan E. Morgan M/M Joseph A. Borinstein Karl & Dianne Busson Larry & Marilyn Hall Rawson Chapter 550 Steven & Kristin Bardall Brent & Pamela Cousino Marian Cowell In honor of Byron & Betty Hesterly Chris & Amy Pfahler JIM & JAN KLEIN IRENE DUNCAN Steve & Debbie Dolgin Kenneth Crothers Pery & Kathryn McBride Ken Gilsdorf Jerome & Christine Schroeder Arthur Brecher Spencerville Ambulance Service Debbie Duncan First Federal Bank Therese Gibes Tom, Carolyn, & Tammy Hall HAROLD McBEE In honor of Barb Wilson & Family KEN EATON Margaret Grant John & Susan Jaegly Sonny Domokos MARGARET PERKINS ELEANOR F. CARR Lila Eaton Drs. Andrew & Susan Hopkins Dennis & Sue Lehmann The Durbin Family Dave Perkins Charles Baumgartner Sanford & Phyllis Horwitz Elaine Pachelieff DeWayne & Mara Harris FRED R. ECHELBARGER Joe Justen Family In honor of Mary Baumgartner JOHN KOSTOFF JR. John & Sharon House Dennis & Carol Reffner Seena G. & Sanford L. Leff STEVE & CHERI SANEHOLTZ Leon Heinl Judy Daniel Janet Willoughby Philanthropic Fund of the Employees of Summit Lawrence & Betty Marckel ORVAL EICKHOLT Duane & Donna Funk Jewish Federation of Cleveland BERTRAM DAVID McKIDDIE Financial Strategies Mark & Mary Ann Meyer Olivia Eickholt Paul & Joyce Gase Martin & Sally Mayer Jack & Kathleen Zouhary Jeanine Perry Alice Heidenescher Lawrence & Rhonda Hoon In honor of Jack Mehlman Family Retired Toledo Police Officers Jacquelyn Weaver Solon & Bonnie Kousma MR. & MRS. GERALD SIEFERT Munson Electric LLC GENE McMORGAN Michael & Diane Reymann Bob & Jr. Nagel & Families James & Suzanne Pruss MYRNA ENGELHARDT Teri Puckett Jo Ann Dixon & Family Elaine Roy Laura Penwell & Family C.M. Brown Nurseries, Inc. Riffle & Associates, Inc. In honor of Florence Sheroian Dr. & Mrs. James Rosso PAUL MIEZITIS M/M Jim Rex and Jerry & Doris Stark JOSEPH J. SWING Sarah Shew Mike & Linda Roth Valda Miezitis Dale Hilliard Lyons – Sam & Beverly Steinman Kathy Langenderfer William Sulewski Ronald & Carol Smith & Family The Wheeler-Hosty Group Tom & Joan Stroeh M. Eileen Walsh Randall & Melanie Wagner FREDERICK MARTIN MILLER Memorials Meng & Sheila Walsh Charles & Mariann Younger John Toth Chester & Shirley Bartol Randal & Lisa Ziemkiewicz DANA KRAUNIASKAS Gene & Mary Cordes ROBERT ERHARDT MARIILYN GUITTEAU MARY L. ADAMS Helen M. Jomantas William & Kandy Current John Adams BONNIE CASTELLESE Eleanor Clinton Karen Fulkert Terry & Joan Friess Jackie Coulter Craig, Bonnie, & Brett Griffis JAMES KRAVETSKY SR. Roger Spangler & Family ALFREDO ESTRADA Linda Johnson Frank & Donna DiSabatino Barbara Hendel M/M Allan Liby Michael Hollo Leonard & Lana Sonnenberg ANN ALLISON Terry Lusiak John & Gloria Hoover Carren Liby John & Anita Miller James & Janet Sugg Linda Dlugo Debbie Maluchnik Dennis & Mary Keil John Myers Jose & Delma Oviedo Barbara Thomas Dick Morrette Daniel & Lorie Lewis & Family Albert J. Puccetti Jr. FRANCES AMMANN Charles & Lou Olender Bonnie Siebenaller JOAN MILLER MARY EUTING GERALDINE “GERRY” GURIK Kathy Bihn Loni Peace Keith & Julie Wallace Laurie McCann Rev. & Mrs. A. Otto Baumann II Dianne Baker Rozann Bihn Denise Peiffer M/M Gregory Wojciechowski Veronica Kamps Dennis & Virginia Bennice Mrs. Jane Lambert & Family LOUISE MILLER Kate Savage Kim Collins & Bill Cosgrove Margaret Lusher Mrs. Anne Lara BENJAMIN KREUZ Dolores Anderson Deb Young Carl & Margaret Hedlund Rev. Larry & Beth Snyder & Family Kim & Gina Smith Anna Marie Wong Anonymous MARJORIE CHRYST Dennis & Irja Huston Gary & Wendy Zimmerman Patricia Bland LEONOR ARREDONDO Connie Smith Ron & Carolyn McMaster RAYMOND A. KREUZ Roger & Judith Davis M/M Larry Dunson Timothy Trax Brian & Lynette Neher ALBERT HADDAD Donald & Lani Brighton Terry Krupp The Ohio Lottery Family – Larry & Mary Nirschl Gladys Darah Michael Falkenberg Jeff & Diana Salisbury Toledo Regional Office ROBERT F. CLINE Jim & Carole Nooney Laurie Darah Crystal Jordan Darrow & Faylene Williamson Tom & Marcene Wallace Donna L. Cline Christine Rettig Frederick & Pamela Sue Mack Lee & Helen Wittenmyer Becky Schooley RONALD HALL HAZEL L. AULT FRED COATS Jim & Rita Carleski Antoinette O’Connor Carter Smith Diane Patek ELEANOR MOCK James Ault Reba Coats Welch Publishing Company John & Ann Engler Dr. & Mrs. M. P. Roetter, Sr. Jeri Ault Fritz & Denise Gehring Brad & Shannon Walter James & Karen Fox ERMA COLLINS DR. NABIL FAHMY Christy & Doris Krieger Lisa Wash BERNICE MOODY Leonard & Mary Warrens Carter Graham Dana & Jennifer Andrews Doris Lemoine CAROL KROLAK Ray Moody Anesthesia Associates of Mansfield Arlynn Lyle Jerian Graham DONALD “DOC” COMSTOCK Anonymous Carlos & Ines Brianceschi O-I Golden Emblem Club ROGER MOWRY Graham Marketing Group, Inc. Margaret Carmean Riad & Hanan Abouarrage Cynthia Dorsey Jerry & Judy Olson Kerry Connelly Frank & Jo Kreis Isaacs Russell Comstock Diane Brenner M/M Gregory Eaton Robert & Diane Reeves Ruth Gribler Gloria Shifley Fourth Thursday Bridge Club Nola Connin Robert & Judith Fox Millie Richards Dorothy Jean Pat Brehm David Henderson ED BABCOCK W.F. Fox, Jr. Arthur & Marilyn Roop M/M B.G. Karhoff Ione Connolly Faye & Nino Miracola Jim & Shirley Slater Rick & Diane Hershner Shirley Schultz Bradley & Jody Lichtenberger Judy Faulkner Louis & Mary Ann Schneider Bob & Antina Kerst Ruthann Sielken Corinne Mowry Rita Jacobs Thomas & Diane Weinrich WALTER BARON Joyce Kuehne John Tillman Peter & Cindi Olms Corrine McKenna Anonymous Ron & Linda Nelson M/M Michael O’Sullivan Adeline Terry DOLOROS “DORRY” KRUEGER Geoffrey & Julie Baron Dick & Connie Smith HAROLD G. HARRISON Thomas & Patricia O’Sullivan Kathleen Telljohann Steve & Gretchen Curry Barbara Ann Gannon Lowell & Jan Smith Carole Harrison Michael & Christina Thomas Kim Kelley Raymond Szymanski Donna Jansen The Thompson Family Donald & Dee Vogrin Carol McKee & Family RICHARD HARVEY Gregory & Susan Vigesaa LUE MAE LADD Donald Vogrin MARIE BENDER Pam Miller & Family G. J. Bollin John & Karen Brossia Ron & Linda Frastaci Cary Modd JOSEPH FANELLI Alan & Jennifer Ladd LOWELL D. MUSSER GERTRUDE HEPNER U.A.W. Local 1327 MARIE BEST Saundra Modd The Andersons – Kuhlman Isabelle Ladd Holly Sinn-Bailey & Children Charlene Fenneken John & Sue Close Keith & Kathy LaVrar Mary Ann Tipple Kay Ladd-Jacob BOB MYERS Kim & Fred Sander Tom & Pat Dietsch JOANNE COYKENDALL MARTHA FELCAN Rocky & Diane Hartman Pete & Emmie Hug Glen & Rose Bollin BETTY HOLLAND The Thompson Kids Dr. Patricia A. Donahue Jason & Jill Hart NORMA MYERS CHARLES E. BIAS HELEN CRAMER Margaret Hutton OTTO LADD M/M Ray DeWeese FRANK FISHER JR. Alan & Jennifer Ladd Friends & Neighbors Ronald Brown & Family Ruth Fisher Pete & Michele McGowan Ben & Mary Jane Roschmann ROBERT NEUMEIER SALLY BOJANOWSKI Eugene & Mary Lou Hohman Randy Kozina MARIAN LaLONDE Carl & Barbara Hopkins & Family Cynthia Toland Linda Bendele Dale Peters Kathleen Kreis Arnold & Barbara Brossia Laura Roach Leland & Sandra Miller John & Cheryl Peters BERT W. DAVIS HERSHELL HUTSON Matt & Marcy Schlatter ANNA ROSE LEADER Richard Yawberg Tracy Campbell PAMELA NICKERSON Jack Shimman Jocelyn Colich & Family Patricia Turner 10 Spring/Summer 2014

Continued from page 9 VI STOKES JIM YARK Women of Zion Lutheran Church In Memory of Verna Hauser In Memory of Margaret Hayden Jill Kinnison Barbara Hendel – Gibsonburg John & Diane Honsberger Steven Hayden WILLIAM NIEHOUS Blaine & Jeanette Marston Debra Worst In Memory of Earl Kusian In Memory of Elizabeth Hedrick Lucy & Milton Boesel VERA ABDOO STULL Mrs. Betty Kusian George Hedrick Barbara Hendel Helen Ludlow BETTY YOUNG 3rd PARTY FUNDRAISERS In Memory of John L. Landry In Memory of JoAnn Miligan Jason & Bridget Smith Defiance County Environmental Attitudes A Salon June Landry S. J. Miligan BOB NUTTING Thomas & Joan Spader Services Subaru of America, Inc. In Memory of Alvin Levinson In Memory of Dan Wheldon Byron & Marilyn Lehman Defiance County Landfill Yark Automotive Group Madeline Levinson Graham Scott CLARENCE SZOZDA In Memory of Caroline Lumm PHIL OBERKISER Janice Livingston ARNOLD YOUNKMAN Karen Pollard Educational Conferences Jean Oberkiser M/M Frederick Sandrock III Donald & Carol Macritchie Spring Appeal In Memory of Jane Marciniak Pauline Brown Janet Schimming Connie Rutter 2013 Gaymont Nursing Center MARY ONDRUS Phillip & Lois Wesley MARY FERGUSON ZGORECKI In Memory of Elizabeth & Robert Rex Colleen M. Rediger Donald W. Ondrus Ralph & Linda Woessner Jim & Sharon Hightower & Family Kimberly Shireman Robin Rex Luke B. Schoenlein Robert & Geraldine Wolf Georgia Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Larry Webb In Memory of Bernice Wilker VIRGINIA OPPER Wolfe Family Charitable Jane Kuhn In Honor of Pat Stewart Sue Lesch MELVIN TIETJE PAULINE ZIEGLER Foundation Mary Ellen Reimund Carol Sonnenberg Pat & Marlene Volk Adult Day Services In Memory of Nina Noble ROGER OSBORN Adult Day Services Ronald & Linda Mucciarone SAM TIPPIN Gail Doxsie Deborah A. Schiets REGNER ZIMMERMAN In Honor of Mary Fall Richard Buckner Sr. Matt & Karen Caputo Tom Fisher In Memory of Dan Wheldon DAVID OVERMYER Michael & Dolores Tippin Karen Ramsay William Freed Graham Scott Carl & Pamela Beck In Memory of William P. Day Ruth & Jerold Gold WILHELM ZOEPKE Liz Day Jeffrey & Ann Dickman RUTH TISCHLER Chuck & Barbara Hicks Michael Hartranft Research In Memory of Gene & Clara Elwell Al & Shirley Hattery William & Janis Goeller Donna Kwik-LeFebvre Thomas Buczkowski Kay Koevenig Bob & Char Morgan Gerald Kern ALFREDA ZUCHOWSKI In Memory of Elizabeth M. Smith Ray & Diane Clouse John & Suzanne Overmier ROZELLA “ROSE” TREASE Lou Ann Zuchowski Peter R. & Susan D. Martyn Harold Smith Elma B. Nelson Jeanette Dillon Ronald & Bette Woods Jack & Gerry Brandt Jean Foust Tony & Cindy Brandt Colleen M. Rediger Robert Reese Andrew Gaines SHIRLEY PERKINS Robert & Betty Hostler Donations Early Stage Programs Winfred Grismore Dave Perkins In Memory of Dean Niswander Clione Schneider AAA Ohio Auto Club Candace Shealy Roman C. Laker NAOMI VAN DOREN Joanne Niswander Little Caesar’s Pizza – Reynolds JEAN POLK Dennis & Therese Addis Charles Tooman Phil & Sheri Miller & Family Road, Toledo, OH Carla Ann Stiles David Van Doren & Jennifer Vick Beatrice U. Owen Assembly #191 Rose Tussing International Order of Rainbow Educational. Conferences Fran & Chuck Weinblatt Orval Martin Mrs. Anne Molnar MARGARET JEAN POWER BONNIE VARGO for Girls In Memory of Clara Fredrich In Honor of Lisa & Charles Goodman Ray Moody Joe & Susan Allen Dave & Teresa Ashton & Family Beverly Banta Fred & Sue Bernardo Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Beverly Bittigar In Memory of Grace Hinesman Chris Lavalette Colleen M. Rediger Richard & Therese Contini ISABEL VILLEGAS Rey & Rosemary Boezi Fred & Sue Bernardo In Honor of Virgil Miller Terry & Mary Beth Smith Jim & Susie Shelton John & Marilyn Zielinski Glen & Rose Bollin Julie Miller T. Theodore BP Fabric of America Fund In Honor of Pat Stewart Research Mary Ellen Reimund In Honor of Richard Barth EVELYN PRZYOJSKI YVONNE L. VOLTZ Gladys Bryant Joyce Geyh Fred & Linda Doering Angie Przyojski Sylvania Township R.E. Burley In Honor of Joan Kozak David & Sherrie Humphrey In Memory of Elizabeth Bowie Administrative Staff Lin Yen Chang Babcock Hank & Lois Berry KELLS PUGH Alice Conlisk In Memory of Eliza Smith Julia Larabee In Honor of Louise Smith Joan Pugh ANNA WADE Corpus Christi University Parish Kurt & Joanne Smith In Memory of Jennie Biernacki Gary & Susan Davidson M.T.R. 25 Year Club Kathleen Demery Catherine Barnes In Honor of Pat Stewart GENEVA REYNOLDS Larry DePriest In Memory of Mrs. Jean Christy Mary Ellen Reimund Leroy & Maria Parks MARGARET “PEG” M/M Rolland Desautels Year End Raymond Fall In Memory of Morris Brune WARNAMENT Chuck & Patty Dunahay In Memory of Steve Cowgill Appeal 2013 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brune MARY LOU RICHARD M/M Gene Hohman Maria Elizondo Gloria Cowgill Eleanor Brune Doug & Beck Williams Beverly Essman Frank Baumgartner In Memory of Dorothy Jurski Marcia Brune NELLIE WARREN Michael Fall Henry W. Bergman, Inc. W. Jurski L. B. Fishbaugh, DO FLORENCE RINGER Cory-Rawson Local School District Tom & Judy Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Louis Boehk In Memory of Paul Krause Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gent Dawn Caudell Connie Dunn Melanie Fox Jim Brower Mary Ellen Krause Jane Hill Paula Drake Betsy Heim Louise Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cummings In Memory of Rudi Mayer Joyce Huseby Eric Gilbert Brent & Mindy Neff John Gercak Gene Davidson The Mayer Family Mr. & Mrs. Russell McMaster Mike Gilbert Craig & Lori Neff Donna Grant Mary Jo Dotson In Memory of Alice McCartney Susan Paulus Wilma Metcalf Pat Neff Lois Grasser Linda Doyle Rita McCartney Verna Miller Scot & Sibylle Neff Linda Greenburg Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Robinson Jo Edwards In Memory of Robert W. Newell Mr. & Mrs. Vestel Schlegel Gerald & Lori Stackhouse Chris Stoops M/M Gerald Hall Paul & Chris Elinger Nancy A. Newell Richard Harvey Don Snyder Beverly K. Essman In Memory of Robert & Joyce Quigg Mr. & Mrs. Fred Varner JIM RUEHL SHIRLEY A. WARREN M/M Bob Hausch Marion Fitkin Darrel & Carol Boltz Alvin & Gail Perkins James & Mary Jo Olejownik Stanley Iezman & Nancy Stark In Memory of Myrna Engelhardt Scott & Melissa Hamner In Memory of Wayne Reddin Richard Deerhake Insulators & Allied Worker Local 45 Josephine Hatfield Dave & Pat Burkart PAULA JEAN SANEHOLTZ In Memory of Donna Gallup NANCY WEAVER Richard Joseph Bob & Peggie Hausch In Memory Harry Reichardt Employees of Summit Sharon Mignin The Gerken Companies Bert Kaiser Barbara Kaduk Nancy Woodward Financial Strategies Debra Haas Valerie King In Memory of Rita Gerrard Donald Kretzer In Memory of Jim Ritzenthaler Richard Gerrard Isabelle Haas Rita Kryder Norman Kuhlman Janet Ritzenthaler ALFRIEDA SANNING Wendy Kaminski Ruthie Kucharewski In Memory of William Rex Inbody Pat Sudhoff Howard G. & Erma L. Leatherman In Memory of James E. Stone Doris Inbody Kena Spangler Norman Kuhlman Mike Miller Carlean Stone Winameg Christian Church John Kunstmann In Memory of Joseph R. ANTHONY SEGURA Richard H. Parthemer In Memory of Jessie Waite & Kutchenriter, Sr. Calvin Leader C. Christopher Pawson In Honor of Pat Summitt and Leon Ghesquiere ANNE M. WEBER Julie Nowacki Thomas Leis John & Carol Payne Lady Vol’s/University of Tennessee DGS Retail In Memory of Muriel Newman Kenneth Levin Frederick D. Price Carla Miller, Hands on Healing LOREN SHAFFER William & Diane Bergmann Duane Newman Bev Laubenthal Mark & Barb Purdy Massage Therapy Clyde & Mary Ruth Solander Marathon Petroleum Company In Memory of Otis L. Rivers MARY MEYER WEISGERBER James Reucher In Memory of Dan Wheldon Eloise Rivers Marsha McCleary Harold Schonhardt Graham Scott DAVID SHOPE Norm & Betty Ann Wernet Mobile Care Group In Memory of Alice Siemens GX Technology William M. Scovell Donald E. Siemens Bonnie Mogg Herbert Scranton Counseling Services EDWIN R. WELLMAN N.A.R.F.E. Chapter 1030 Kathy Schroeder In Memory of Thomas Viney MARILYN SIMON Sally Wellman Charlotte Shaffer Steve & Denise Taddonio Edward Oetzel Joan Sielschott Robert & Dorothy Stevens Gene & Debbie Pahl Ohio Alpha Lambda Sorority In Memory of Mrs. Rubie J. Weaver Catherine Schramm GERALD FX WERNER Dorothy Smith In Honor of Helen Mauger Dr. James R. Weaver & Alan & Carol Perry Gary & Mary Snyder Judith Werner David & Judi Puckett Robert Mauger Ms. Sharon Duncan JUNE SORRELL Annetta Stansbery In Honor of Virgil Miller In Memory of Dan Wheldon Ginni Ragan Debra Stebelton Edward C. Killin Elementary BELMA “BECKY” WEST Retired Toledo Police Officers Julie Miller Graham Scott School – Okinawa Japan Myron Burris Robert Swackhamer In Honor of Pat Stewart Association Robert Sweney, Jr. Respite Financial Assistance Jennifer Kunkel\ Barbara Griffeth Riverdale Elementary staff Mary Ellen Reimund RANDALL SPENCER Norman & Lori Nichols Joe Tafelski Mr. & Mrs. William Conlisk & Dr. Julie Spade Rev. Paul & Pam Thielo In Memory of Rosalind Levison Bruce & Wendla Black & Family Nancy Rohde Bruno Schirmacher Theresa M. Marvin Calvin & Cheryl Dilbone Carol Sheppard Judy Travis Nancy Kelly Richard Reamsnider Robert Schlembach Dr. & Mrs. Aron Wajskol In Memory of Dan Wheldon & Family Joyce Webb Luke Schoenlein Curtis & Nancy Dilbone & Family Kenneth West Wal-Mart #5355 – Kenton, OH Graham Scott In Honor of Virgil Miller Harry Schulman Pamela J. Ward Julie Miller Darin & Crystal Dilbone & Family Larry West Teri Schwartz Todd Dilbone Betty Yetzer John F. Werner Early Stage Programs In Honor of Helen Show Joseph Shugarman Kay Wohlgamuth Christine Waleskowski M/M Gerald Siefert Raymond Bosch JOHN STEELE In Honor of Pat Stewart KARL WESTRICK Robert Siegel In Honor of Marilyn Monti R. E. Burley Anonymous Mary Ellen Reimund M/M Thomas Callanan Dwight V. Smith Robert Monti Ruth & Jerold Gold Patrice Fraker E. J. Smith In Honor of Rosie Olejownik Mr. & Mrs. John F. Hayward In Memory of Martha M. Drzewiecki ROBERT N. WHITAKER Joan W. Smith Richard T. Secor Charles W. King Marlene Orzechowski MARGARET STEINER Dale & Peggy Humphrey & Family Robert E. McMurray In Memory of Dan Wheldon Sandra Ackerman St. John Women of the ELCA In Memory of Ken Baker Mark & Debby Morich Karen Steffan Montpelier Chapter No. 270 – Graham Scott C.D. Callahan Virginia E. Reel Don Blakeslee Women of the Moose Virginia Callahan Marcy Steingroot In Memory of Ruth Battles Tom Stinebaugh Helen L. Rush-Ludwick Paul & Garnet Francis KERMIT WILSON Herbert W. Gallup Sylvania Assembly #82 Enid Sullivan In-Kind Kristen Gibson Jack Bloir & Family In Memory of Ramon Brint International Order of Rainbow Cedar Creek Church Donna Gladwell Roderick Bogner William R. Pierce In Honor of Barb Karbler for Girls Dave & Pat Burkart Gould Ruma Financial Ruth Ann Hostetter In Memory of Carol Brown Juanita Karbler TADRA (Toledo Area Dana Martha Kona Advisors, LTD The Strickland Family Arlo J. Brown In Honor of Pat Stewart James & Kathleen Hahn Retiree Association) In Memory of Betty Degner Mary Ellen Reimund Rochelle Sepanski Carol & Sally Majka GEORGE WISE Richard Taylor Fred Degner Marilyn Siefert Thomas Lodge 3211 I.O.O.F. In Memory of Frances H. Arnold Jerry & Doris Stark Donald & NancyRae Riddle Willard & Brenda Hay In Memory of Berneda Firestone Barbara Heindel Suzanne Riddle Clifton & Rose Lewis Threads – Kelli Dariano Sue Lloyd The Toledo Club Historical In Memory of Darlene Burkholder Gregory & Marti Stewart Gary & Joan Neubauer In Memory of Mrs. Jeanette Focht Harold Burkholder Membership Daniel & Beverly Toy Connie Pierce Foundation Fund of the Toledo Neil & Jan Bair Community Foundation In Memory of Lenora Christian Gary Brainard Carol Waddington In Memory of Delmar Frank Lunette Howell MARGARET WOLFORD Van Buren Lions Club Duane Newman Peg Horn In Memory of Bill Harrison RUTH JOBST STEWART M/M Richard Vermillion Jack Vidrick Johanna & James Powers In Memory of Marilyn Guitteau Alice J. Harrison M/M Michael Stewart Timothy Walsh June Landry M/M Lawrence Weisman Spring/Summer 2014 11 Quick Reference Calendar: May – Aug. 2014

May 12 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: FOR 17 Sandusky Chat with Brenda 2 Mt. Vernon A Prescription for Caregivers: PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S 17 Sandusky Transitions Taking Care of Yourself - OR DEMENTIA 18 Whitehouse Meet Me at Oak Openings Film and Discussion 13 Toledo Brush with Art 22 Toledo The Basics 3 Toledo Meet Me at TMA 13 Findlay Transitions 23 Put-in-Bay Alzheimer’s Disease and “Lifestyle 8 Toledo Moonglow 17 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES Prevention” 9 Toledo Moonglow FOR CAREGIVERS (2 of 3) 24 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES 9 Toledo Brush with Art 18 Toledo Art Café FOR CAREGIVERS (3 of 3) 9 Findlay Transitions 18 Mansfield/Ontario Transitions 28 Defiance Transitions 10 Toledo Moonglow 19 Sandusky Transitions 31 Toledo Transitions 11 Toledo Moonglow 19 Sandusky Chat with Brenda 31 Findlay Mind Works 13 Delphos Friendship and Dementia 19 Findlay Understanding Alzheimer’s and 13 Bowling Green Transitions Other Dementias August 13 Lima Transitions 19 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: FOR 2 Toledo Meet Me at TMA 14 Toledo Mind Works PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S 8 Findlay Transitions 15 Lima Listen to What I am Doing OR DEMENTIA 8 Toledo Brush with Art 15 Sandusky Chat with Brenda 20 Bowling Green A Hatful of Activites 12 Lima Transitions 15 Sandusky Transitions 20 Grand Rapids, Ohio Canal Boat Ride 12 Bowling Green Transitions 20 Bucyrus Understanding Behavior as 23 Defiance Transitions 13 Toledo Mind Works Communications 23 Toledo Driving and Dementia 13 Toledo I Have Memory Changes: What Do 21 Toledo The Basics 24 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES I Need to Know? 21 Toledo Art Café FOR CAREGIVERS (3 of 3) 13 Put-in-Bay He’s Doing this to Spite Me 21 Mansfield/Ontario Transitions 26 Findlay Mind Works 14 Toledo The Basics 23 Toledo Meet Me at Charlie’s 26 Toledo Transitions 14 Fremont Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter- 26 Defiance Transitions 26 Ontario/Mansfield Mansfield Education Conference Film Viewing 28 Celina Friendship and Dementia 26 Toledo Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter - 19 Findlay A Prescription for Caregivers: 29 Perrysburg Toledo Area Annual Conference Film Viewing Taking Care of Yourself - 29 Toledo Transitions 26 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: FOR Film and Discussion 29 Findlay Mind Works PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S 19 Huron Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter- 31 Waterville Everything You Ever Wanted to OR DEMENTIA Film Viewing Know About Memory Loss 27 Toledo The Basics 20 Toledo Art Café 20 Mansfield/Ontario Transitions June July 21 Sandusky Chat with Brenda 3 Toledo Meet Me at the Zoo 1 Bellevue Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES 21 Sandusky Transitions 4 Waterville Sustain Your Brain FOR CAREGIVERS (1 of 3) 21 Sandusky Early Stage Conference 5 Upper Sandusky A Prescription for Caregivers: 8 Bowling Green Transitions 22 Perrysburg Meet Me at Charlie’s Taking Care of Yourself - 8 Toledo Curious About the Aging Brain 25 Defiance Transitions Film and Discussion 8 Lima Transitions 28 Toledo Safety Issues: Living Alone, Driving 5 Bellevue Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter - 8 Bellevue Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES and Home Safety Film Viewing FOR CAREGIVERS (2 of 3) 28 Toledo Transitions 5 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: FOR 9 Toledo Mind Works 28 Findlay Mind Works PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S 10 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES OR DEMENTIA FOR CAREGIVERS (1 of 3) 6 Sandusky A Hatful of Activities 11 Toledo Emotional Labor: Are You Aware of Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, 7 Toledo Meet Me at TMA Your Own? does not endorse any product or service herein. 10 Bowling Green Transitions 11 Toledo Brush with Art 10 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES 11 Findlay Transitions FOR CAREGIVERS (1 of 3) 12 Toledo Meet Me at TMA 10 Toledo I Have Memory Changes: What Do 15 Bellevue Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES I Need to Know? FOR CAREGIVERS (3 of 3) 10 Lima Transitions 16 Mansfield/Ontario Transitions 11 Toledo Ethical Issues in Elder Abuse, 16 Toledo Art Café Neglect, and Exploitation 17 Toledo Living with Alzheimer’s: A SERIES 11 Toledo Mind Works FOR CAREGIVERS (2 of 3)

Alzheimer’s Advocates travel to Columbus and Washington, D.C.

On April 2, over 350 advocates from across Ohio attended Memory Day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and rally support for the 210,000 Ohioans facing this devastating disease, their families, and caregivers. Our advocates thanked and asked for the continued support for Al- zheimer’s Respite Line Item 490-414. On April 7-10, ambassadors to our elected officials, Cheryl Benway (Ashland), Bill Conlisk (Findlay), Michael Malone (Toledo), and Dan Reiff (Lima) joined Marty Williman, Education Manager, on a trip to Washington, D.C. for the annual Advocacy Fo- rum. These advocates marched on Capitol Hill to put a spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease in order to compel our policymakers to increase funding for research to achieve the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, does not endorse any product or service herein. Helpline • 1-800-272-3900 • 24 hours a day/7 days a week

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Alzheimer’s Association PAID Northwest Ohio Chapter Toledo, OH 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. Permit No. 541 Northwest Ohio Chapter Spring/Summer 2014 Toledo, Ohio 43615-0708 Join the 24/7 Helpline: alz.org/nwohio Cause 1-800-272-3900 plan that will allow for a quiet place to rest if the get together becomes Fun in the Sun: Top Ten Summer Safety/Traveloverwhelming or tiring. Tips It has been a long awaited journey to the days of summer and warm Taking a family vacation may weather. Summer comes with all of mean new and unfamiliar the wonderful things we have missed places. This can be confusing for the this winter – plenty of sunshine, heat, person with Alzheimer’s disease. Try and much more time spent outdoors. to8. simplify travel plans or travel to a What might not be apparent are the more familiar destination. Vacations potential hazards that also accompany may provide clarity that there is an is- our summertime fun! Here are some sue with memory loss and other symp- key tips for staying safe through the toms of dementia that were earlier warmer months. undetected. Contact the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter Avoid being outside between upon your return, if you are concerned 10am- 2pm, when the sun’s rays about new behaviors or symptoms you 1.are the strongest. Place lawn chairs in the car and watch parades on television. may have noticed.* shaded areas and remember to reapply If going to a more populated area, like a sunscreen when outside for longer peri- park or baseball game, go when crowds Plan realistically. Allow extra ods of time. Limiting exposure to direct are smaller and stay with a friend. Loud time for activities and include sunlight reduces the risk of sunburn, sun noises and crowds can increase anxiety rest times. Don’t forget to bring along a poisoning, and dehydration. and confusion for an individual with bag of essentials that includes medica- dementia. tions, a change of clothes, itineraries, It’s important to drink lots of water, snacks, copies of legal documents, Be mindful of access to swim- 9. fluids. Keep a cool glass of water and a list of emergency contacts. ming pools, beaches, and hot within arm’s reach as a reminder. Try 2. surfaces of fire pits or BBQ grills. adding a flavor to the water to make it Enroll in or if necessary, up- more interesting. Provide non-alcoholic date information with, Medic 5. Keep an eye on sharp gardening beer and lemonade for BBQ’s and pic- Alert® + Alzheimer’s Association Safe tools and closely monitor their nics. Staying hydrated is one of the best Return® or Comfort Zone® to reduce use. Use fertilizers that are not harmful, ways to beat the summer heat! the risk of getting lost. if6. swallowed accidentally, and ensure Put away winter clothes and that the plants in the garden are not poi- 10. replace them with just one or two sonous. Keep a box full of supplies with gloves in an easy to find place. choices of shirts, pants/shorts or skirts, a 3.hat with a large brim, and a light jacket Family gatherings can be fun, or sweater.This makes choosing clothing but provide their own challenges *Remember to alert the Medic Alert + Safe Return easier and allows for more independence. registration phone line of your travel plans and for remembering names and faces. Con- provide them with contact information for your sider limiting the number of visitors and destination. If enrolled change the perimeters set Consider watching fireworks try7. using fun name tags. Have a back-up for Comfort Zone to accommodate your travel from your home or in the quiet of destination as a way to monitor someone with dementia once you arrive. 4. Important Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Association Medic Alert + Safe Medic Alert + Safe Return Comfort Zone 24/7 Helpline Return Enrollment Line Incident/Emergency Line 1-877-259-4850 1-800-272-3900 1-888-572-8566 1-800-625-3780