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May 19 forum set on Alzheimer s disease, dementia
The Repository
HUDSON – The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter will have a virtual forum intended for Black participants to talk about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss.
The forum is for attendees to learn about the Association’s free resources, according to a news release.
The May 19 event, which is open to the public, is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required to receive the link to join the event. To register, call 800-272-3900.
According to the news release, research shows that Black Americans are about twice as likely as whites to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia and less likely to receive a diagnosis.
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VACCINES THIS WEEK: Vaccines will be distributed to older Ohioans, starting with those 80 and older. Each week after that, the minimum age for vaccinations will drop five years until all Ohioans age 65 have access.
A vaccine provider search will be available at coronavirus.ohio.gov, allowing Ohioans to search by county, ZIP code, and category to find a provider in their area to administer the vaccine.
The schedule for the coming weeks is:
⢠The week of Jan. 25, Ohioans 75 and older, and residents with severe congenital or developmental disorders;
Dec 26, 2020
HUDSON– The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter will host a free four-week webinar series on caregiver resources and wellness.
The one-hour sessions will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in January, starting Jan. 7, and will cover topics that range from healthy lifestyles for your brain to managing caregiver stress and burnout. Participants can register for one session or all four. After registering, participants will receive instructions on how to join. To register, contact Samantha Sathre, Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, at 234-284-2754 or ssathre@alz.org.
Church cemetery needs help
The Bethesda Presbyterian Church cemetery board is seeking a volunteer secretary/treasurer. Job duties include taking minutes during meetings, which are held at most three times a year, plus paying bills, depositing money and other bookkeeping responsibilities. The board also is seeking someone willing to serve as a trustee on the board. Anyone interested in asked to call Frank at 330/831-1838 or Dale at 330/692-3507.
Darren Odey to sponsor Banquet
Darren Odey will sponsor the Drive Thru Christmas Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. or until the food is gone (no later than 7 p.m.) Friday at the Salem Memorial Building. Limit of one meal per occupant in the vehicle. The menu will include ham, parsley potatoes, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and cupcakes. Line up is behind the Memorial Building. For information call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.