A Personal Journey Through Caregiving for a Loved One with Early Onset Dementia Dementia Friendly Week in Cleveland Heights is a time to learn, connect, and come together in support of those affected by dementia. Hosted annually by Heights Libraries, this weeklong event features workshops, book talks and educational programs like Dementia Friends sessions. It’s about more than information: it’s about building a community that understands and supports individuals with dementia and their caregivers. For Nancy Levin, Director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, the mission of Dementia Friendly Week is deeply personal. Read more
Effective Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers Join us for an in-depth conversation on effective strategies for recruiting and engaging family and friend caregivers and people living with dementia in evidence-based dementia care programs. This session highlights marketing tools and outreach strategies provided by BRI Care Consultation, with a particular focus on the specific recruitment needs of GUIDE Model Participating Sites. Read more
Access to Resources in Ohio for Individuals Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers Since 2022, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging has partnered with Ohio State University, the Ohio Department of Aging, and several other aging organizations throughout the state to develop critical resources for individuals living with dementia and their family and friend caregivers. This partnership has led to the creation of Ohio’s first Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Statewide Resource Program, offering both virtual and in-person access to training, resources, and research on dementia and dementia care. Read more
Online Referral Form Refer a patient or client to WeCare Just fill out this short form and we’ll take it from there! We’ll ensure your patient and their family are enrolled for all the no-cost benefits they are eligible to receive. Questions? Call us at 216-373-1797 or email [email protected]. [wufoo username="benrose" formhash="z1oljmtu1w2ty35" autoresize="true" height="1461" header="show" ssl="true"] Read more
A Quick Intro to the GUIDE Model for Health Professionals GUIDE is well positioned to improve health outcomes by encouraging use of community resources, offering caregiver education to improve competence and confidence, and enhancing access to medical and behavioral specialists, along with seamless coordination of healthcare and support services. Read more
How to Leverage Partner Organizations to Implement the GUIDE Model This session answers some of your most burning questions about how to establish an effective partnership with a Care Navigation partner – in this case between a healthcare system and a community-based organization -- to deliver GUIDE Model services. Read more
Strengthening Dementia Care Navigation Through Collaborative Partnerships This session explores the key principles of quality dementia care navigation and the critical role that partnerships between healthcare systems and community organizations play in enhancing care for people living with dementia and their care partners. Read more
How Older Adults Can Navigate Cold, Flu and COVID Season Winter months are notorious for an increase in illnesses like the common cold, flu and COVID-19. Older adults in particular are at a higher risk of severe complications from these illnesses due to existing chronic conditions and age-related changes in immunity. With proper preparation and quick action, however, older adults can stay safe and healthy during the season. Read more
Medicare’s GUIDE Program Improves Dementia Care for Families For families caring for someone with dementia, a groundbreaking program from Medicare has been introduced that could dramatically improve the medical and support services you receive – at no cost to you. Called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE), this program recognizes the needs of families dealing with dementia and provides Medicare-covered medical and support services to provide individualized assistance. Read more
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Its Impact on Older Adults As the days grow shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, many people experience a change in their mood and energy levels in winter. For some, these changes are more severe and have a greater impact on their everyday life, a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This form of depression, linked to seasonal changes—particularly the change from summer to fall/winter—affects millions of people annually, including a significant number of older adults. Read more
