(From the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter)
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is hosting several free programs this month, including:
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Wednesday, September 17, 11:30 am
Findlay YMCA, Downtown Branch, 300 E. Lincoln St, Findlay
Please register at the front desk or email asertell@findlayymca.com
- Join us to learn about research in the areas of nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
Tuesday, September 23, 5:00 pm
Putnam County Library, 118 E. Main St, Pandora
Please call 419.523.3747, ext. 214 to register
- Attendees will learn about science-backed lifestyle choices that may help keep the brain and body healthy as someone ages. Join to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and learn about hands-on tools to create a plan for healthy aging.
Introduction to Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, September 24, 5:00 pm
Leipsic Community Center, 120 E Main Street, Leipsic
To register, please call 800.272.3900
- Enjoy a brief discussion about 10 Healthy Habits you can start today to keep your brain healthy as you age and the warning signs to monitor in yourself and others.
“These programs offer valuable information both about Alzheimer’s disease in general and the behaviors caused by dementia,” said Pam Myers, senior director, programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio and Northwest Ohio Chapters. “Whether your family is just facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or you’ve been living with the disease for years, it can be challenging to know where to turn when you have questions. We can help.”
For the first time, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. is more than 7 million. That includes 236,200 in Ohio, according to the 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. Deaths due to Alzheimer’s more than doubled (142%) between 2000 and 2022, while deaths from the leading cause of mortality (heart disease) decreased by 2.1%.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s or other dementia and to access free local support and resources, visit alz.org/nwohio or call the Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419.537.1999 or the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.