Ohio Programs and Services

Examples: comprehensive medical exam; dementia diagnostic assessment; neuropsychological testing

• Dementia Diagnostic Centers
• CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Providers

Examples: recognizing symptoms and warning signs; treatment options; normal aging vs. dementia; assistance for persons living with memory loss or dementia and support for family and friend caregivers

• Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Other helpful resources

Examples: find solutions to concerns or problems; personalized care planning; find and coordinate medical and non-medical services; emotional support

• Area Agency on Aging
• Best Programs for Caregiving
• Local Offices on Aging

Examples: performing caregiving tasks; managing symptoms; effective communication techniques; effective coping; personal care and daily activities; emotional support

• Alzheimer’s Association
• Area Agency on Aging
• Best Programs for Caregiving
• Community Resource Finder
• Memory Café Directory
• Other helpful resources

Examples: healthcare and community services; support for caregivers; help with daily activities, personal care, transportation, case management; care facilities

• Best Programs for Caregiving
• Dial 2-1-1
• Area Agencies on Aging
• AARP

Examples: places where people with dementia can stay to receive care for all or part of the day; staff who come to the home to provide care; facilities where people with dementia can stay overnight

• Adult Day Programs
• National Respite Locator
• Ohio’s Long-Term Care Quality Navigator