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Aging Gracefully is now published every other month with occasional changes for holidays. You can always find aging-and-dementia resources on our web page.
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Featured Medical and Caregiving Articles | |
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Hygiene Tips for Those with Dementia
by Paula Birney
Owner, Arista Home Care Solutions
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Dementia Friends Champion
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5 Symptoms
of Lewy-Body Dementia
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Two Popular Classes of Drugs Linked to Higher Dementia Risk and Memory Problems - what are possible alternatives? | |
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Benzodiazepines and anticholinergic drugs are common classes of medications. Doctors already knew that side effects included memory issues and confusion, but research suggests it can be much worse.
Anticholinergics - a group that encompasses medications for allergies and colds, depression, and high blood pressure.
Benzodiazepines - a category that includes medications for anxiety and sleeping pills
To read more, click these links:
A List of Drugs Linked to Dementia
Full msn.com article (with graphic shown)
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Researchers find growing evidence of detrimental factor behind dementia and stroke risk: Air Pollution
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We all know that air pollution is bad for the environment, but a new study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom shows that it is also detrimental to brain health. Specifically, the researchers looked into how increased exposure to air pollution can increase stroke and dementia risk.
To read full article click this link.
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Activities for Healthy Aging:
Outdoor Attractions
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Historical tourist attractions, fairs, festivals, parties and outdoor-themed activities offering many opportunities for seniors (and everyone) to socialize, find entertainment, and improve quality of life. | |
Wildwood Metropark Manor House Tea | |
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Next Teas: Friday May 3, and Friday August 2, 2024
5100 Central Avenue, Toledo
Drink specially-brewed tea and eat sandwiches and desserts while looking out at the Shipman Garden. $15.00 per person.
Reservation tables begin at 11:30 a.m. and walk-in guests are served 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. (first come, first served.)
Call 419-407-9790 for reservations. An optional sign-up sheet for this seating will be posted on the Manor House at 8:30 am the morning of each Tea.
Teas are sponsored and presented by the Manor House Volunteers.
Learn more here. (Picture from site.)
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May 3, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Did you know that Northwest Ohio is host to one of the largest birding festivals in the nation, which brings in 90,000 people from all over the world, and millions of dollars to the economy, every May?
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19255 West Portage River South Road, Elmore, Ohio 43416
419-862-3182
Website here
Garden estate offering 17 acres of nature and beauty on the banks of the Portage River. The Rose Garden seen below is one sample.
Open every day except Monday.
Regular Admission - $12.00
Seniors and AAA members - $11.00
Lower prices for children. Free admission for Garden members
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(part of Wheeler Farms)
11455 Obee Road, Whitehouse, Ohio
419-877-2733
Wheeler Farms web site
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Picture from site
Butterfly House Open Thursdays through Sundays May 2 - July 28
Regular Adult Admission: $10
Seniors: $9
Children under 11: $8
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577 East Front Street, Perrysburg, Ohio
419-874-4174
Web site here
Biodome, gardens and nature attractions, art and gardening classes and workshops, and a store with books, puzzles, art supplies and more
Tour the grounds seven days a week, at no cost.
Photos from site
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Pick (or Purchase) Strawberries Grown at These Locations
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Laux Farm, Monclova, Ohio:
https://www.facebook.com/lauxfarms/
Creque's Greenhouse, Sylvania Ohio: https://www.crequesgreenhouse.com/strawberries.html
Johnston Fruit Farm, Swanton Ohio:
https://johnstonfruitfarms.com/
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Holland Annual Strawberry Festival is June 12-16, 2024
Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Road, Holland
Desserts, games, rides, merchandise, and more for all ages. Proceeds support Holland and Springfield community amenities and programs.
See this web site and this page as the dates get closer.
Graphic from Facebook page
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Find More Activity Ideas at These Sites
May Activities with an Older Family Member:
https://caregiversactivitysource.com/holiday-activities/may-activities/14-fun-things-to-do-in-may-with-an-older-family-member/
Monthly Celebrations for May on the Observance Calendar
https://notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/observance-calendars/may-observances-calendar/
Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com.au/goldencarers/may-activities-for-seniors/
Toledo.com
Online portal with Toledo information and an Events Calendar
https://www.toledo.com/main/toledo-events-calendar
Spring 2024 Buzz Book Now Available
https://buzzbookonline.com/wp-content/issues/2024-spring/index.html
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Activities for a Healthy Brain As We Age:
Featured Game: OuiSi
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OuiSi, pronounced, "We See" is a set of photo cards with games for all ages and abilities. While it facilitates connection, expression, and fun for those with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, it is uniquely designed to stimulate and captivate individuals with AND without dementia, and to create an enjoyable experience for family members and caregivers. See more at this link: https://shop.ouisi.co/pages/memory-care
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Featured Senior-Friendly Restaurant:
(based on prices and environment)
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Uncle John's Pancake House
New Location:
1440 Secor Road, Toledo, Ohio
419-536-9442
Open every day 7 am to 3 pm for Breakfast and Lunch
Facebook Page Here
Breakfast Specials # 1 to 5 (7 am to 10 am) - all $6.50 each
"The Hungries" - $9.99
Lunch Specials including fountain drink all $12.49
All-you-can-eat Wednesday Pancake Special for $4.99
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Support Groups, Workshops, and Trainings for seniors or caregivers, organized by Lucas DD and/or our community partners. | |
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Two separate, individual presentations:
Monday, May 20, 2024 9:30 to 11 am
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 5:30 to 7 pm
Location:
Lucas County Board of DD Training Center
1155 Larc Lane - Use Door O
Options for Tomorrow is a Lucas DD program designed to help families we serve to plan proactively for emergencies and future care when the current caregiver is no longer able to provide support.
These free presentations (attend either one) will explain how you can use this program to ensure that your loved one will be cared for according to your standards. Informational folders with materials for the planning process will be provided.
Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk, Lucas DD Community Work Incentives Counselor, will also be present to speak about Social Security and other benefits, STABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts.
More information and registration at this link. You can also visit the Lucas DD Event Calendar, choose May and find May 20 and 22.
If you have questions or prefer to register by phone or email:
419-380-5139
419-380-5457
oft@lucasdd.org
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Next Meeting: Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Larc Lane
The new Family Ties support group for caregivers of those served by Lucas DD (of any age) will continue to meet the third Thursday each month. This group is designed to be led by parents and to be a place for parents and caregivers to share issues, concerns, and successes and problem-solve together.
Email contact is familyties@lucasdd.org. Keep up with the Lucas DD Events Calendar to keep track of future meetings.
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Dementia Friends of Ohio Training Sessions
Click here to learn about 2024 sessions and sign up.
Dementia Friends, hosted in Ohio by the Ohio Council for Cognitive Health, is about teaching everyone in a community how to better support their relatives, friends, and community members with dementia.
Click here for more background on Dementia Friends.
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Developmental Disability Supportive Services Program from the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
Click here and then click "Webinar Schedule" to see their 2024 calendar of webinars addressing strategies for supporting those who have IDD and dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease in People with Down Syndrome
Monday, June 24, 2024, beginning at 3 pm on Zoom
This is a webinar, offered by the DDSSP in addition to the regular series, that discusses why Alzheimer's is common for people with Down Syndrome, and how it may present and progress differently in people with Down Syndrome. For both family and professional caregivers.
Registration and more information on the flyers.
Click here for the digital flyer.
Click here for the printable flyer.
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Northwest Ohio Area Office on Aging Events Calendar
Virtual and In-Person Support Groups, Workshops, and More.
Highlights:
Caregiver Coffee with MemoryLane Care Staff featuring various caregiving topics
Kinship Club and Kinship Workshops for grandparents and other relatives raising children
Transportation to events is available through various sources. Click here for the Transportation Search, or call their main number, 419-382-0624 and ask for the Aging and Disability Resource Network.
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MemoryLane Care Services Events Calendar
Check back each month for that month's activities!
MemoryLane Care is an agency providing services, advice and support to people with dementia (with and without IDD) and their families
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Ohio SIBS is a network of siblings of people with IDD supporting one another. Their SibTalks are a virtual series for adult siblings who are caring for, or preparing to care for, their sibling with a disability. Some sessions focus on members' perspectives. Others are presentations of information for supporting the individual and planning for the future.
See the 2024 schedule of SibTalks
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