Winter 2025

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SERIES | 50+ YRS Join others in learning how to navigate Alzheimer’s and Dementia disease processes in this special series. The goal is to provide care and support to those affected with these challenging diagnoses. Both those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia and their caregivers welcome. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND PLANNING In this session, the focus is related to strategies for ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE MEDICATION OVERVIEW Renee Kovesci, APRN-CNP, OSU Wexner Medical Center Cognitive Neurology

communicating effectively with friends, family and medical professionals. You gain insights into discussing your wants and needs openly and setting up a support system that works for you. You are provided with tools to help you stay organized and prepared, making the unexpected more manageable. 551663 B 10-11:30 am Tu 2/18 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 $5 R | $6 NR MANAGING MONEY: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE TO FINANCES PART II Alzheimer’s Association® If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. Note: This class is a continued discussion from our previous finance discussion. Please feel free to still join if you did not attend Part I. 551664 A 10-11:30 am Tu 3/11 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 Free | Free SilverSneakers®/RenewActive™

Renee reviews medication options for Alzheimer’s disease. She focuses on historically used medications and discusses new anti-amyloid medications and how they are being used at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. 551662 A 10-11 am Tu 1/21 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 Free | Free SilverSneakers®/RenewActive™ PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED: A TWO SESSION GUIDE TO AGING WITH CONFIDENCE Nicole Link, Speech-Language Pathologist (M.A., CCC-SLP) and Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC) Join Nicole Link for a practical and empowering two-session workshop designed to help you navigate the uncertainties of aging with clarity and preparedness. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to face the future with confidence. COMPREHENSIVE PREPAREDNESS This session guides you through the essentials of organizing your finances and medication. Learn how to create and maintain detailed records, including step-by-step instructions for others to assist you if needed. You also receive strategies in documenting your personal preferences, likes and interests to ensure your needs and wishes are communicated clearly. 551663 A 10-11:30 am Tu 2/11 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 $5 R | $6 NR

ONGOING CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - please see page 59.

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