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ALZHEIMER’S
OutLook
Central Ohio Chapter
Summer 2010
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OPENOUTLOOK ON ALZHEIMER’S
MOVEA TIME TO REMEMBER
VOICE
TIM AND DEIDRE BAINBRIDGE Douglas W. Scha
rre, MD, CMD
ACT AWARE
Central Ohio Chapter
Inside this Issue... The Outlook on ALZHEIMER’S
2 Outlook
Almost every day, the staff at the Alzheimer’s Association is asked about
3 In His Own Words the latest research advancements, and if a cure is coming. We are proud
Why We Advocate to be able to say that we are the largest private funder of Alzheimer’s
4 Research Advances research and have been involved in every major advancement in
5 OSU Researchers You Alzheimer’s research since the 1980’s awarding in excess of $265 million
Should Know to more than 1,800 projects.
7 Medical & Professional But there is more to be done. In July, the Alzheimer’s Association
Advisory Committee Greg Winslow
Interim Executive International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease 2010 (AAICAD) was
8 Caring For Alzheimer’s Director and CEO held in Honolulu, Hawaii. More than 3,800 of the best researchers from
gwinslow@alz.org
Are You AWARE around the world gathered in an effort to speed research breakthroughs
toward diagnosis, treatment, prevention and a cure. It is the privilege of
9 Come Rock the Night
Away the Alzheimer’s Association to host this global event.
10 Dehydration A Risk At AAICAD, we announced the launch of our new research microsite at www.alz.org/research.
11 Program Updates We look forward to this site becoming a hub for the research community and others who are
12 Memory Walk Updates seeking the latest in Alzheimer’s research information. We also publically launched Alzheimer’s
Association TrialMatchTM, a confidential and free interactive tool that provides comprehensive
clinical trial information and an individualized trial matching service for people with Alzheimer’s
disease and related dementias.
Mission
To eliminate Alzheimer’s In central Ohio, we are honored to have multiple recipients of Alzheimer’s Association research
disease through the grant awards and the Memory Disorders and Neurobehavioral Clinics at The Ohio State
advancement of research; University. It is exciting to be involved in ground breaking efforts to assist those with Alzheimer’s
to provide and enhance disease and related dementias and the persons who care for them.
care and support for all In this issue of Alzheimer’s Outlook you will find more information on our research efforts and
affected; and to reduce the the outcomes of AAICAD including the launch of TrialMatchTM.
risk of dementia through
the promotion of brain Thank you for continuing to move forward the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease.
health.
Sincerely,
Vision
A world without
Alzheimer’s disease. Gregory J. Winslow
Interim Executive Director and CEO
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Ride
From July 17-Sept. 1, researchers will cycle across
country, relay-style, to collect 50,000 signatures.
Follow Alzheimer researchers as they ride
cross-country to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s
Cover Caption: Read about Breakthrough Act and other legislation to make
research activities at OSU on Alzheimer’s a national priority.
pages 5 & 6.
Show your support. Sign the petition, donate or
attend a signing event in Cleveland on Monday,
September 13th. Visit the web at
www.alz.org/research/breakthroughride.
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In His Own Words....Tim Bainbridge
Following my wife’s diagnosis of early on-set Alzheimer’s in the fall of
2003 it was suggested that we consider participating in a medical trial.
As we mulled that idea over, I thought to myself, “an experimental medi-
cation, why not?” Deidre and I would tackle this diagnosis with the same
spirit we’d confronted every other problem in our lives.
We’d not have regrets, or reach the end of this and wish we’d tried
to do more. We knew this dreaded disease was very progressive and
degenerative. We not only wanted to slow the progression of the
disease down and minimize the degenerative effects of it for her, but
Deidre and Tim Bainbridge
the lawyer in me wanted to fight, and the nurse in her wanted to help
others, and the parent in each of us wanted to do anything we could own and discussions with the OSU Department of
to assist others who might someday suffer from this disease, our Neurology Memory Disorder Section and the Alzheimer’s Association
children included. Central Ohio Chapter, that we could find a study that would offer us
I’d sought the counsel of a trusted colleague, who is also a physician and hope of slowing the degenerative process, while producing the least
someone with whom I’d attended high school and college. He helped amount of negative side effects.
convince me that the best course of treatment for Deidre was to go ahead We knew going in to this that our choice might not be the appropriate
and participate in an experimental study. While research medications choice for all patients and their families, but in our situation, it was best.
may have some significant negatives, I felt that with some research of my We absolutely did not want to ignore any possible alternative that might
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Why We Advocate...
Making Alzheimer’s disease a ments, the cumulative costs of care period, Medicaid costs will soar
national priority is the work of for people with Alzheimer’s from 400 percent, from $34 billion to
everyone – persons with the 2010 to 2050 will exceed $20 $178 billion. One factor driving
disease, their caregivers, their trillion in today’s dollars. The the exploding costs by 2050 is that
elected officials, policymakers, report, also shows that the number nearly half (48 percent) of the
leaders in health care, insurance of Americans age 65 and older projected 13.5 million people with
and…their friends and neighbors. who have this condition will Alzheimer’s will be in the severe
Gail Thomas At the heart of this effort you increase from the 5.3 million today stage of the disease when more
Director, Community Relations find the most passionate, loyal, to 13.5 million by mid-century. expensive, intensive around-the-
& Advocacy
gthomas@alz.org under-paid and under-recognized clock care is often necessary.
caregiver of their loved one Total costs of care for individuals
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or with Alzheimer’s disease by all The new report is not all bad
related dementia disease. payers will soar from $172 billion news, however, as it shows that
in 2010 to more than $1 trillion in Medicare and Medicaid can
“Changing the Trajectory of 2050, with Medicare costs increas- achieve dramatic savings –
Alzheimer’s Disease: A National ing more than 600 percent, from and lives could be significantly
Imperative” shows that in the $88 billion today to $627 billion improved – with even incremental
absence of disease-modifying treat- in 2050. During the same time treatment improvements.
“Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Disease: A National
Imperative” is available on line at
www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_trajectory.
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NEW RESEARCH ADVANCES
Alzheimer’s Association
2010 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease
This July, nearly 4,000 scientists from around the world gathered to
report and discuss the latest advances in research on treatments, risk
factors, and diagnosis for the health epidemic of the 21st century –
Alzheimer’s disease – at the Alzheimer’s Association 2010 International
Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (AAICAD 2010) in Honolulu.
“With an aging baby boomer generation, the Alzheimer’s disease crisis
will continue to touch more lives and create an unsustainable fiscal
toll on the nation’s healthcare system – particularly Medicare and
Medicaid,” said William Thies, PhD, Chief Medical and Scientific
Officer at the Alzheimer’s Association.
“This week we saw promising investigations being pursued on a variety
of fronts – avenues that could very well lead to significant changes
in Alzheimer diagnosis and treatment. However, the chronic ICAD 2010 focused on new Association
underinvestment in Alzheimer research continues to be the greatest programs and activities in addition to the
obstacle to bringing new, more effective therapies to people,” Thies said.
featured research, including:
“Every day, researchers go to work with the sole purpose of advancing • Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch™
our understanding and knowledge about Alzheimer’s, which is the • Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act
defining disease of the baby boomer generation. We need a government
response that shows equal commitment by providing the level of Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch™ is a free,
funding for research that will get us better diagnostic tests, treatments, confidential service that provides comprehensive
and a cure,” Thies added. clinical trial information and an individualized trial
matching service for people with Alzheimer’s
As in previous years, there was a broad array of research and data disease and related dementias, friends and family
presented at ICAD 2010, including risk factors, biomarkers and new members, and healthy volunteers. This service is
early therapy concepts. a first in the Alzheimer field.
Easily accessible at: www.alz.org/trialmatch or by calling the
Alzheimer’s helpline -hours-a day – 1-800-7-3900.
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act (S. 1492 & H.R. 3286) is a
tremendous step in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The bipartisan
legislation, offered in the Senate by Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.)
and Christopher Bond (R-Mo.) and by Reps. Edward Markey
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(D-Mass.) and Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) in the House, offers great
promise for someday having a world without Alzheimer’s disease.
For the last six years, federal funding for Alzheimer research has
declined in real terms. In fact, for every dollar the government spends
on the costs of Alzheimer care, it invests less than a penny in research
to find a cure. This is all while the loss of lives and costs to Medicare
and Medicaid continue to soar.
By calling for a significant increase of funding for Alzheimer’s at
the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to $2 billion, this legislation
authorizes the necessary resources to restore momentum in the
pursuit of better diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
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Researchers You Should Know
by Gail Thomas, Director, Community Relations & Advocacy
Douglas W. Scharre, MD, CMD
Douglas W. Scharre, MD, CMD, is the Director, Division of “Here at OSU, we have
Cognitive Neurology and Associate Professor of Clinical Neu- designed the Self-Administered
rology and Psychiatry, Department of Neurology at The Ohio Gerocognitive Test (SAGE),
State University. He is an active participant in the American which is a very straightforward
Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Medical test that is amazingly simple
Directors Association (AMDA) Foundation and Long-Term to administer. Freely available,
Care Research Network. He is the Medical Director of an all the test can be used by any
dementia long-term care facility. He was selected by his peers doctor anywhere to identify
as one of the Best Doctors in America for the years 2005-2006, potential dementia in people
2007-2008, and 2009-2010. at an earlier stage. SAGE is
extremely cost effective and
His research focuses on early detection of Mild Cognitive Im- is gaining traction and at-
pairment (MCI) and dementia, using cognitive evaluation and tention.” Douglas W. Scha
rre, MD, CMD
functional neuroimaging. He also performs outcomes studies
of behavioral pharmacotherapy in Alzheimer’s disease and What’s next on your
dementia patients. He has participated in more than 100 professional radar?
multi-center clinical trials in dementia including those spon- “It’s all merging together; we use SAGE to identify early cog-
sored by industry and the National Institute of Health (NIH). nitive symptoms and then use diagnostic tools to find these
He has published on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s abnormal proteins that identify those that may develop serious
disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, dementia conditions so that they can be started on treatment
neuroimaging in dementia, and neuropsychiatric aspects of early. The biggest drawback to increasing the number of par-
neurological disease. ticipants for some of our early treatment trials is the lack of
How does your research tie in with others? awareness by the medical community, especially primary care
doctors that their patient is having cognitive issues. And, in
“Early and accurate diagnosis offers the best chance of treat- some cases, people’s fear of the results hinders involvement.
ing Alzheimer’s symptoms and helps to give patients and their Since SAGE requires no one’s time to administer the test, it
families more time to evaluate and discuss their treatment and can be easily given in a primary care physician’s office which
care options. If we can identify proteins in cerebrospinal fluid allows the physician to recognize early cognitive impairments
and/or with brain imaging tests…then we’re closer to finding a in their patients.
cure. For this reason, doctors are working on ways to improve
early detection.
Jeff Kuret, Ph.D.
Dr. Jeff Kuret is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Bio- Dr. Kuret’s laboratory focuses primarily on tau aggregation and
chemistry at The Ohio State University. He currently serves neurofibrillary lesion formation in Alzheimer’s disease and
on the Synapse Cytoskeleton and Trafficking (SYN) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration, and is funded by the Na-
Drug Discovery (MNPS-C) review panels at the NIH Center tional Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery
for Scientific Review and on the editorial boards of Journal Foundation.
of Biological Chemistry, Current Alzheimer Research, and
International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. He also serves on How does your research tie in with others?
the Scientific Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s Disease Drug “We are developing small-molecule imaging agents for selec-
Discovery Foundation and the Initial Review Board of the tive detection of these lesions, pulling the gold standard of
Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the Alzheimer’s postmortem diagnosis forward so that disease can be diagnosed
Association. and staged in living people. The approach offers the prospect
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Jeff Kuret, Ph.D. continued...
of earlier detection than currently possible with amyloid-based imaging agents, which can
help maximize the efficacy of new therapies under development around the world.”
What’s next on your professional radar?
“I am working with clinicians and other basic scientists at OSU and University of Toledo
to bring a federally funded Alzheimer’s disease center to Ohio. The center would com-
bine state of the art care, which offers local citizens access to the latest investigational
procedures, with a basic research effort aimed at developing new approaches to diagnose
and treat disease. Our efforts will focus on the unique patient populations in Ohio, with
special emphasis on outreach to rural communities. The center will tie together the
strengths of researchers and clinicians at multiple Ohio universities in a coordinated and
integrated attack on AD and frontotemporal dementia.”
.
Jeff Kuret, Ph.D
Michelle Bourgeois, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dr. Michelle Bourgeois is a Professor in the Department How does your
of Speech & Hearing Science, The Ohio State University. research tie in with
She has received numerous grants from the National others?
Institutes of Aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer’s Association My research and clinical
to investigate interventions for spousal and nursing home experiences complement
caregivers designed to improve the quality and quantity of those of Dr. Scharre,
communicative interactions with residents with dementia, with whom I am
to evaluate memory aids and interventions for persons with collaborating on several
dementia and traumatic brain injury, and to develop training projects and grants. His
programs for institutional caregivers. A clinical researcher, research team and my
Dr. Bourgeois has published numerous research articles, student clinicians are
training manuals and CDs, and books. She was the recipient working together to Michelle Bourge
ois, Ph.D., CCC-
of the 2007 Barry Reisberg Award for Non-Pharmacologic SLP
offer memory screen-
Research, Theory, and Clinical Practice. ings at community
“Since 1988 when the Alzheimer’s Association funded my health fairs in Columbus and surrounding counties.
very first grant, I have been pleased to be part of the effort What’s next on your professional radar?
to address the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s disease.
In addition to my research, I am committed to teaching I am completing the data collection for my Alzheimer Associa-
and inspiring the next generation of students, caregivers tion funded grant, Determining Quality of Life in Dementia with
and professionals to provide the best quality care possible Visual and Written Stimuli, and will be analyzing and present-
and to enhancing the lives of the person with dementia ing the results at professional conferences. Next I hope to be
and their caregivers. I am pleased to share my insights working other grants that will allow me and my colleagues to
through presentations and conversations with caregivers make additional contributions to improving the lives of per-
in the community, at support groups, and in a variety of resi- sons with dementia and their caregivers.
dential settings. “
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Medical & Professional Advisory continued from page 3
Committee (MPAC) In His Own Words...
by Mari Dannhauer, MSW, LSW Tim Bainbridge
With the expanding role research plays in the fight against Alzheimer’s, alleviate or delay the degenerative
the Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter has re-established its process.
Medical & Professional Advisory Committee (MPAC).
With numerous experimental
The primary goal of MPAC is to: studies being conducted through-
• Develop and lead peer to peer education on the subject of Alzheimer’s out the country, selecting which
disease to urge physicians to encourage and engage their patients in one to participate in was of
discussing their presenting symptoms concerning memory loss. monumental importance.
• Advise the chapter’s education coordinator on new and Coupling our own investigation
Mari Dannhauer, MSW, LSW
exciting research topics and help the chapter recruit health and research with the assistance of
Program Director professionals to lecture and participate in the chapter’s educational Dr. Scharre, neurologist at OSU,
mdannhauer@alz.org seminars. and his very capable staff, we
• Assist and encourage college students to become aware of careers in were drawn to a study involving
geriatrics and ways to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related an antibiotic, Bapineuzumab,
dementias. which would be given to Deidre
• Write and submit timely articles on Alzheimer’s research including the chapter’s newsletter. intravenously every twelve weeks.
The Medical and Professional Advisory Committee membership represents the range of expertise The actual study is incredibly
needed and includes professionals and stakeholders from the medical, health or science fields who have a time consuming, for beyond the
specific area of interest in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as caregiving. The committee actual treatments, researchers
is staffed by a member of the Central Ohio Chapter’s board Dr. John Burkhart, Chapter Program Direc- must accumulate a tremendous
tor Mari Dannhauer, and Chapter Clinical Team member and registered nurse Anne Bare. amount of data by questioning
Deidre and me. The types of
questions addressed to me are not
nearly as involved or lengthy as
Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter Medical & the ones Deidre must answer.
Professional Advisory Committee Members:
We are hopeful that this drug
Physicians may delay Deidre’s degenerative
Marian Schuda, MD, Gerlach Center for Senior Health
Jeffrey Milks, MD, Riverside Family Practice Center
process. We know that it may not
change some of the cells that are
Neurologists
Donald Freidenberg, D.O., Neurology and Neurobehavior
already “tangled,” but we are
Douglas Scharre, M.D., OSU Medical Center, Dept. of Neurology optimistic that it will at least
Nursing delay or possibly prevent further
Nancy Rowe, PhD, RN, CNS, Mount Carmel College of Nursing “tangles” from occurring.
Speech & Hearing Regardless of the results of our
Michelle Bourgeois, PhD, Professor, OSU College of Social and particular study, we continue to
Behavioral Sciences
feel good about our decision to
Social Workers participate in a research effort.
Virginia Richardson, PhD Professor, OSU College of Social Work
Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, PhD, Assistant Professor, OSU College We fully believe that with the
of Social Work multitude of experimental
Eldercare Advisor studies being conducted by
Michelle Aweshah, CSA, Elder Care Advisor, A Place for Mom pharmaceutical companies and
John Burkhart, M.D.
research hospitals the world over,
that somewhere in some test
tube there is a cure for this
terrible disease.
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Caring for Alzheimer’s
No two people experience Alzheimer’s
disease in the same way. As a result,
there’s no one approach to caregiving.
Your responsibilities can range from
making financial decisions, managing
changes in behavior, to helping a loved
one get dressed in the morning.
Handling these duties is hard work. But
by learning caregiving skills, you can
make sure that your loved one feels
supported and is living a full life. You
can also ensure that you are taking steps
to preserve your own well-being.
Daily Care. As Alzheimer’s disease
progresses, the abilities of a person with
dementia will change. As a caregiver,
you can adapt a daily routine to support
these changes with some creativity,
tension, particularly between the person that caregivers look after their own
flexibility and problem solving.
with dementia and the caregiver. It is physical and mental health.
Behaviors. Alzheimer’s disease and important to understand that the person
Caregiving can be stressful. Get the
related dementias can cause a person is not acting that way on purpose.
help you need.
to act in different and unpredictable
Coping. Caring for someone who has
ways. Some individuals with Alzheimer’s Are you a caregiver for someone with a
Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelm-
become anxious or aggressive. Others disabling condition such as Alzheimer’s?
ing, exhausting and stressful. A family
repeat certain questions and gestures. Do you feel overwhelmed? You may be
caregiver may feel loss over changes
Many misinterpret what they see or hear. putting your own health at risk. Get the
in relationships with a loved one with
resources that can help by calling 24/7
These types of reactions can lead to Alzheimer’s, other family members and
Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
misunderstanding, frustration and friends. During this time, it is critical
Are you
Do you feel that this disease has taken enough from all of us and you would like
to fight back, then we would like to have you bring your energy and talents to
AWARE...
this exciting new volunteer association. Join us as we launch AWARE…
Alzheimer’s Women’s Association to Reach and Engage.
“Timing is perfect. We can turn the tide in the fight against Alzheimer’s. That’s
there’s a new way why I’m inviting women throughout central Ohio to join me and be part of the
to fight Alzheimer’s? AWARE team. AWARE has such potential: I can’t wait to see where we are a
year from now - I know we are really going to make a difference.”
For more information please call,
Pam Liebert at 614-488-8145 or email
Alzheimer’s Women’s Association pliebert@columbus.rr.com.
to Reach and Engage
Pam Liebert
AWARE President
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Rockin the Night Away I am so proud of our
team of supporters. Once
After more than 20 years of Gala history, the Alzheimer’s again, they’re “polishing
Association is putting on blue suede shoes and celebrates the
1950’s era of rock and roll. Join us on October 15, 2010 as the their dancing shoes” to
Gala returns as a sock-hopping celebration of the Alzheimer’s sustain the increasingly
Association Central Ohio Chapter. We will “rock the night important work of the
away” and acknowledge a year of successes, and continue to
raise awareness and funds so the vital work of the Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Association
Association can continue. Joanie Johnson, Central Ohio Chapter.
President, Board of Directors Please join us on
Angela An, of WBNS 10TV, will emcee the event which
will include an appearance by Elvis as well as silent and live October 15th and
auctions. The auctions will include opportunities to bid on rock the night away.
destination accommodations and bop across the country
to such locations as New York City, Cape Cod, and Deer
Valley, Utah.
The 2010 Gala will be the fifth consecutive year the event
has featured Dancing with the Stars styled entertainment as
Dr. Phil Paul, Jacob Neal, Jessica Germain, Kim Germain,
Maureen Andrews, Claudia Walter, Kathy Ransier, Candy
Tesner, Bob Behal and others will team up with the
professionals at DancePlus Ballroom to lead the rocking and
the rolling in what is to be a night of fifties, food and fun.
Each year, the Gala represents an important cause for the
Alzheimer’s Association as well as to the community the
Save the Date
organization supports. As the population of Alzheimer’s
patients and their caregivers dramatically increases loved ones Friday
continue to feel the devastating effects of the disease. Our October 15, 2010
Gala is a fun-filled evening in support of the Alzheimer’s
Association Central Ohio Chapter‘s mission. Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus
Regency Ballroom
350 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Gala Steering Committee Chairperson
Pam Liebert
EMCEE
Suzy Rudolph, Angela An
2010 Gala Coordinator News Anchor/Reporter WBNS 10TV – Alzheimer’s Advocate
srudolph@alz.org
Ralph and Billie Hazelbaker Award Recipients
Jay and Diane Vorys
For more information, tickets and
010 Celebrity Dancers
sponsorship information contact Kathy Ransier | Candy Tesner | Bob Behal
Suzy Rudolph at 614-457-6003 or
Reunion Dancers:
srudolph@alz.org. Visit our website at Dr. Phil Paul | Jacob Neal | Jessica Germain and
www.alz.org/centralohio. Kim Germain | Claudia Walter
For more information contact Suzy Rudolph at 614-457-
6003 or srudolph@alz.org or visit www.alz.org/centralohio.
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Local Resources
& Referrals
We maintain updated information
on home care, adult day care,
care coordination, assisted living,
skilled nursing facilities, eldercare
lawyers and transportation avail-
able in the community. Our staff
and trained professionals can
help assess whether a specific
care provider meets the needs of
an individual with Alzheimer’s.
Help is available 24/7 at
1-800-272-3900.
Support Groups
We offer a variety of support
Dehydration: A Risk for Older Persons groups for all individuals affected
In the summer months, dehydration may occur in older adults. Due to several by Alzheimer’s disease. Groups
factors, elderly persons are particularly susceptible to dehydration, including are facilitated by professionals
those with dementia. To avoid dehydration, there are several ways to encour- and/or trained volunteers. Spe-
age proper hydration and maintain a healthy level of fluid intake. cialized groups include early-
onset for caregivers and the
Causes of Dehydration person with dementia, Frontotem-
poral dementia, adult children,
• Prolonged fever or infection
• Not wanting to or not remembering to drink
and men’s breakfast.
• Extensive use of laxatives and diuretics
• High salt intake with inadequate fluid replacement For the most current
• Difficulty in swallowing or obtaining foods or fluids
• A deliberate restriction of fluids to prevent incontinence, especially at nighttime support group offerings
contact Colleen at
Symptoms of Dehydration
614-457-6003 or
• Sudden fever
• Poor skin elasticity, flush, dry skin and mucous membranes cmonjot@alz.org.
• Complaining of thirst
• Weakness or lethargy
• Weight loss
• Decreased urinary output, constipation
• Confusion, irritability, sunken eyes
Ways to Stay Hydrated 24/7 WE’RE HERE
• Encourage drinking 6-8 cups of liquid every day
• Offer liquids anytime that a person is sitting down FOR YOU
• Provide a spill proof cup with a straw in the car
• Serve beverages at the temperature that seems best tolerated
1-800-272-3900.
• Provide watermelon, cantaloupe or other fruits high in fluid
• Provide soup, jello, popsicles or other high-liquid foods
• Avoid caffeine
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Caring For You
EDUCATION PROGRAMS CAREGIVING 101 & 201
Fayette County Franklin County
November 2: Hope for the Holidays CAREGIVING 101*
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Location: Commission on Aging, 1179 S. Elm St.,
Time: 6:30 to 8:30
Washington Courthouse
Location: Emeritus at Pinnacle, 1305 Lamplighter Dr.,
Cost: Free
Grove City
Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003 Cost: $35 for first family member – additional family
member $5 each (includes optional session on
Fairfield County legal and financial planning)
September 15: Hospitalization and Physicians Visit Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003
November 17: Improving Communication with your
Loved One
Time: 6:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
Location: Inn at Fairfield Village, 1834 Country Side Dr., November 4
Lancaster Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Emeritus at Pinnacle, 1305 Lamplighter Dr.,
Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003 Grove City
Cost: $5.00
Pickaway County Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003
September 27: Medical Issues that affect Dementia
November 22: Hospitalization and Physician Visits CAREGIVING 201*
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Berger Hospital, 600 N. Pickaway St., October 27, November 3, 10 & 17
Circleville Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Chapter Office, 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus
Cost: $35 for first family member – additional family
Reservations Required. Call: 740-420-8842 member $5 each
Union County Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003
September 9: Types of Dementia
October 14: Community Resources Licking County
November 11: Transitioning into Long-Term Care CAREGIVING 201*
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Gables at Green Pastures, 390 Gables Dr., October 8
Marysville Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Zerger Hall Senior Center, 745 E. Main St., Newark
Cost: Free
Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003
Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003 or 1-800-272-3900
Union County
2010 CHAPTER LECTURE SERIES CAREGIVING 101*
Wednesday, September 1: “Benefits of Adult Day Care” by Michele August 24, 31 and September 7
Stokes, MS, PhD. Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Carriage Court of Marysville, 717 S. Walnut St.,
Wednesday, October 1: “Pain Management for the person with Marysville, OH 43040
Memory Loss” by Anne Bare, RN, BS Cost: Free
Wednesday, November 5: “Managing Stress using Yoga” by Pat Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003 or 1-800-272-3900
Henderson, LISW, RYT
Location: Worthington United Methodist Church, CAREGIVING 201*
600 North High St., Worthington
Time: Lunch at 11:30, Program at 11:45 October 29
Cost: $5.00 for Lunch, Lecture and Respite Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Union County Senior Services – Buckeye Room,
Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003. For additional informa- 18000 Route 4, Marysville, OH 43040
tion visit www.alz.org/centralohio Cost: Free
Reservations Required. Call: 614-457-6003 or 1-800-272-3900
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Central Ohio Chapter
3380 Tremont Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221
www.alz.org/centralohio
Memory Walks are an enjoyable way to be with family and friends 2010 Board of
and support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association Directors
A Memory Walk is coming your way… Central Ohio Chapter
Thursday, August 26, 2010 Saturday, November 13, 2010 President
Pickaway County Marion County JOANIE JOHNSON
Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Community Park Marion Centre Community Volunteer
www.memorywalk2010.kintera.org/circleville www.memorywalk2010.kintera.org/marion Vice President
GREGORY COMFORT
Saturday, November 6, 2010 EMH&T, Inc.
Delaware County
Vice President
Polaris Fashion Place LARRY THORNHILL
www.memorywalk2010.kintera.org/delaware OhioHealth
Treasurer
JOHN PETRO
Williams & Petro Co., LLC
For more information contact the Alzheimer’s
Association, Central Ohio Chapter at (614) 457-6003 or
contact jsega@alz.org. Members
Bill Black, ELEVATE Thinking
John Burkhart, MD, Gates McDonald,
Nationwide
Thank you to the sponsors James Flynn, Bricker & Eckler
Susan Holcomb, Holcomb Gallaher
of the 2010 Franklin County Adams, Inc.
Memory Walk! Mark S. Kelly, Heartland Bank
Patrick Kelly, Huntington National Bank
Steven Moore, Moore & Co. Capital
Brookdale Senior Living Management
Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center Bernie Ostrowski, Plante & Moran,
Emeritus Senior Living PLLC
Jeanny Simaitis, Nationwide
First Community Brenda Sprite, Navigator Management
Forest Hills Partners
InCare Chuck White, Media Consultant
Interim Healthcare Interim Executive Director & CEO
Save the Date! Jarvis Law Firm Gregory J. Winslow
2011 Franklin County Monterey Care Center gwinslow@alz.org
Memory Walk Sunrise Senior Living
The Forum at Knightsbridge
Fred Beekman Park Traditions of Mill Run
Saturday, June 18, 2011 Wesley Ridge/Wesley Glen