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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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Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention | |
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According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older adults age 65+. However, falls are preventable and do not need to be an expected aspect of aging. The article at this link details typical causes of falls, prevention techniques, what to do when you fall, and ways to maintain bone health.
Other tips supported by occupational therapists:
Lean forward bringing your nose over toes when standing up from a chair and push through your legs
Push off the arm rests with both hands
Choose higher surfaces to sit in (couches/chairs)
If you struggle with being on your feet for a while, have chairs placed around the house to take breaks when standing
Use grab bars and hand rails near stairs and in bathroom
Learn how to fall:
Go limp, keep knees and elbows bent, tuck your chin to your chest, land on hip and lay down or fall to knees and go forward onto forearms to lay down
Keep walkways well lit
Ask an occupational therapist about bedside commodes, bath benches, and raised toilet seats and any other fall prevention techniques and practices
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Three promising drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease bring fresh hope | |
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There are 141 drugs being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. 78% of these drugs are designed to try and slow down how quickly the disease progresses. We examine the three most promising drugs, lecanemab, donanemab and remternetug and summarize their journeys so far.
Click here to read the full article
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Having a Sense of Humor Could Add 8 Years to Your Life and Lead to a Better Career | |
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Having a good laugh is not only good for your soul, but it turns out, it could lead to a longer life and a better career. Jennifer Aaker, a behavioral psychologist, and Naomi Bagdonas, a business consultant, are two women who know a thing or two about funny. In fact, they're so knowledgeable they even teach a class on humor at work at Stanford Business School. And now, the duo is sharing their knowledge in the new book Humor, Seriously. As the duo shared with Inc., they've found plenty of evidence showing that having a healthy sense of humor can help in both business and life as well. In the book, they point to one study out of Norway that followed more than 50,000 people for 15 years. The study found that those with a sense of humor lived an average of eight years longer than those who without.
Read the full article here. Graphic shown is from article.
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Healthier Food Choices for Older Adults | |
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We all know that getting enough physical activity and making nutritious diet choices are key factors in helping us stay healthy. However, as we get older, our nutritional needs shift, and keeping our body in good shape can be hard. Being aware of your aging body’s needs will help you age well and stay active throughout your golden years. Click for full article.
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Scientists Identify Link Between sitting and Dementia | |
How much should you exercise for a longer, healthier life? Study offers clues. | |
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There are many factors when it comes to living a long and healthy life.
Some of these factors cannot be changed, while many others are modifiable.
A new study from researchers at the University of Jyväskylä has found that while exercise is important to living a long life, following other healthy lifestyle habits may have an even greater impact.
Many factors are involved when it comes to living a long and healthy life.
Click here for the full article.
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Brain Exercise and Dementia | |
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Can brain exercises help delay memory loss or dementia?
What kinds of brain exercises should I do?
How does brain activity help?
Click here for full article
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Activities for Healthy Aging:
Out and About
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What can we do in Northwest Ohio during the winter and early spring months? Plenty! Historical tourist attractions, fairs, festivals, and other events around Ohio offer many opportunities for seniors (and everyone) to find entertainment, improve quality of life, and socialize. Find many at the web sites below. | |
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https://ohiofestivals.net/ohiofairs/
https://www.visittoledo.org/events/?date=03-01-2024
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/oh--toledo/march/
https://www.bing.com/search?q=Toledo Activities March 2024&form=PRUSEN&mkt=en-us
https://www.toledo.com/main/toledo-events-calendar
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Good Places for Seniors to Eat:
Restaurants with Reasonable Prices
and a Senior-Friendly Environment
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Marigold Café
Breakfast and Lunch
2155 Byrne Rd., Toledo
419-214-0333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marigoldcafetoledo/
Breakfast Features
Specials, omelets, benedicts, handhelds, pancakes, waffles and French toast among others.
Lunch Features
Burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts and milkshakes
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Sunrise Skillet
Two Locations:
1855 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo
567-315-8868
2633 W. Bancroft, Toledo
419-214-9068
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sunriseskillet
Breakfast Features
Special, omelets, benedicts, lighter fare, skillets, pancakes, waffles, and French toast
Lunch Features
Sandwiches, specials and salads
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Visit These Links to Find Out How to Tour
Ohio's Covered Bridges
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Activities for a Healthy Brain As We Age:
Featured Games
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Mah-jongg (Mahjong)
Prices vary
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Mah-jongg is a great game for seniors with many benefits: Cognitive, social, stress relief, physical and mental. Yoshiro Katsuura, an orthopedic spine surgeon and author of The Spine Encyclopedia, treats many older patients. He echoed these findings, “The ability to quickly solve and respond to different problems deteriorates as people grow older,” he said. “Participating in games of strategy like mah-jongg can be protective against this decline. Meaningful, intellectually stimulating social engagement prevents the depression of isolation.”
The above paragraph has been taken from The Ethel from AARP and Dove Med. You can read more here at these links
The Many Benefits of Playing Mah-Jongg - The Ethel
Health Benefits of Mah-Jongg - Dove Med
You can also play free online on various sites, including this one from the AARP:https://games.aarp.org/category/mahjongg
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Average price: $15.00
Released in April of 2023, this game is based on the Japanese game called nana (one way of saying seven in Japanese). Trio is a game where you need to collect three sets of three of the same numbered card, kind of like a gamer version of Go Fish. There is also a “spicy” mode where players can also win by connecting two sets such as 1’s and 6’s to add up to 7. This game works well for people with dementia in many ways. 1) helps with memory, 2) building sets of 3 of the same numbered card and 3) good for socialization.
More information here: https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/155033/happy-camper-launches-trio-us
Learn how to play here https://happycamper.games/products/trio-game or
Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsZtEe29GAk this video includes the play for the Japanese game nana
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Support Groups, Workshops, and Trainings organized by Lucas DD and/or our community partners, for seniors and caregivers. | |
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Once a month:
The next meeting will be Thursday, March 14 beginning at 6:30.
Location: Larc Lane Training Center at 1155 Larc Lane, Door O
Or Via Zoom!
The new Family Ties support group for caregivers of those served by Lucas DD (of any age) is designed to be led by parents and to be a place for parents to share and problem-solve together.
The guest speaker for the March 14 meeting will be Lucas DD Service and Support Specialist Michelle Turner, who will facilitate a conversation about how families can prepare to transition caregiving to a sibling or other relative when the parent ages or has health issues.
March Meeting Information
Click here to find the Zoom Link, as well as a survey you can take about what you want from this group.
Email contact is familyties@lucasdd.org.
| Support Group for Parents With A Disability | |
This group is for parents who have any type of disability, for parents (and those with disabilities considering starting families) to learn from each other about pregnancy and parenthood. The group will meet at 10 am on Tuesdays and 5pm on Wednesdays through the week of April 2 and 3, 2024.
This link has a flyer with more information, plus a registration link for multiple sessions.
Contact for more information is Jessica Zydorczyk, at jzydorczyk@lucasdd.org
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March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month since 1987. Click here to check out all of Lucas DD's special events to celebrate this month.
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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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DDSSP is also offering a special, one-time webinar
to honor Women's History Month:
Balance and Wellness in Caregiving (focusing on female caregivers)
Thursday, March 14, beginning at 11 am
Click here for the details
Click here for the registration link
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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 sharing perspectives, others feature advocates and other experts provide information to help support the individual and plan for the future.
See the 2024 schedule of SibTalks
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