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Aging Gracefully is now published every other month with occasional changes for holidays. More aging-and-dementia resources on our website page.
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Featured Medical and Wellness Articles
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September Can Be Full of Weather Changes
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September is typically a month of weather changes as we transition from summer to fall. Temperatures get cooler and daylight decreases. Hurricanes remain a concern, while some areas get ready for their first snow of the season. Santa Ana winds also begin to return and the Southwest monsoon wraps up.
Here's a closer look at what changes to expect in the weather this month.
Read the full post here.
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These Medications Can Make It Harder
to Stay Cool When It's Hot Out
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During heat waves, it can be hard to stay cool regardless of your circumstances. But people taking certain medications may find it especially difficult since many drugs affect thermoregulation.
Click here to read the full article.
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Walking Just 4,000 Steps a Day May Lower Dementia Risk
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Taking as many steps as you can in a day by walking or doing other physical activities offers many health benefits, like preventing heart disease, lowering blood pressure, and relieving stress.
According to a new study published in JAMA Neurology, your daily step count may offer some protection against dementia. The researchers found that walking between 3,800 steps and 9,800 steps daily may help lower a person’s risk for cognitive decline. Click here for the full article.
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A particular smell might play an important role in Alzheimer's treatment | |
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Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality.
Scientists have discovered that when mice with Alzheimer’s inhaled menthol, their cognitive abilities improved. This unexpected finding highlights a potential new avenue for treating this debilitating condition.
Click here to read the full article.
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Memory Care vs Assisted Living
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Aging and independence may not go hand-in-hand for many adults, particularly those with dementia. Long-term care facilities, such as assisted living and memory care, however, can help fill the gaps for adults who may be experiencing cognitive impairment or even those who need assistance with daily tasks.
Click here to read the full article - including differences between assisted living and memory care, how to find the right one for your situation, and ways to finance care.
Many families care for older members or members with DD at home with the assistance of direct support professionals (DSPs).
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Ohio's Golden Buckeye Program
Still Offers Savings for Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Encouraging Older Adults to Use Active and Public Transportation
Local governments and organizations have a big role to play in transportation, and there are many ways they can make it easier for people to stay active as they grow older. Below are three stories about removing obstacles for seniors so that they can utilize more active and public transportation and become more involved as both mobility and climate advocates.
Click here for the full article.
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Toledo on Track: Disability and Aging-Friendly Rail
The Ability Center, Northwest Ohio's nonprofit Center for Independent Living (CIL) has identified transportation as an important issue that affects what access individuals with a disability have to the community. So the Ability Center has created the "Disability and Aging Rail Coalition" (DARC) to advocate for creating more accessible passenger rail service to serve Northwest Ohio, using federal infrastructure funds made available the past few years. Read more at this post.
The DARC post is on the website of All Aboard Ohio, another statewide rail advocacy organization.
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Caregiver Coffee
with the Staff of MemoryLane Care
Caregiving Tips and Open Discussion
You can choose to attend in-person or virtually
Wed, Sept. 4, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Wed, Oct. 2, 2024, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
See the Area Office on Aging Events page
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comes to Lucas County
Tuesday, September, 17, 2024
Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter & Sports & Exhibition Center
7060 West Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560
10 am to 1 pm
Admission is FREE
Connect with dozens of local experts dedicated to serving seniors and their families in the Toledo area.
Free Health Screenings
Find and meet with experts in Medicare and other benefits, assisted and independent living, medical and mobility equipment, financial and legal planning, and various senior medical and quality of life issues.
There will also be prizes and refreshments
More information about the Lucas County event here.
Senior Expo USA page with various events around the country here.
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Don't forget to visit our website page, https://lucasdd.org/senior-committee (or go to lucasdd.org and the Resources tab), to find many more resources! Support groups, trainings, tools, practical caregiving tips, and game and activity ideas for seniors, those with dementia, and caregivers, from: | |
Activities for Healthy Aging:
Things to Do in Northwest Ohio
in the Early Months of Fall
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Historical tourist attractions, fairs, festivals, parties and outdoor-themed activities offering opportunities for socialization, entertainment, and better quality of life for seniors (and everyone). | |
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Senior Discovery Days
For seniors 60 and up, during September and October, the Zoo offers:
Free admission on Wednesdays (for the senior as well as professional caregivers directly assisting)
Free parking and refreshments and several other discounts
Mondays-Fridays.
Click here to learn more.
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Explore419 is a Northwest Ohio Community Calendar offered by the Toledo Blade.
September Highlights
Fulton County Fair, Wauseon, August 30 – Sept. 5
Black Swamp Arts Festival, Bowling Green, Sept. 6 - 7
Vistula Jazz Festival, Vistula neighborhood, Toledo, Sept. 7, 4 to 7 pm
Toledo Lighthouse Festival, Maumee Bay State Park, Sept. 7- 8
Life in Early Ohio, Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, Sept. 21- 22
Details and more September events at this link.
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October Highlights
Oak Harbor Apple Festival, Oak Harbor, October 12-13
Applebutter Fest, Grand Rapids, October 13
Bewitched Arts and Crafts Show, Toledo, October 19-20
Garrison Ghost Walk, Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, October 25-26
Details and more October events at this link.
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More Activities
(view the websites for prices and other event details)
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Activities for a Healthy Brain As We Age
Featured Game: All About Us
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All About Us is a cooperative, life-story-telling board game in which all players share their stories and explore their lives with each other.
This game can help people with dementia in many ways.
It helps them connect with, and recall, positive memories. It sparks conversations, thus promoting quality time with family, friends, and caregivers across all generations - helping the person with dementia feel less lonely. And having other players show interest in the opinions and experiences of that person helps boost their morale and self-esteem.
Cost: around $35
Learn more at this link
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