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Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio

Flu Vaccines Can Reduce Dementia Risk

Vaccines protect older individuals from risks associated with flu — preventing more than 100,000 U.S. flu-related hospitalizations every year. According to the Ohio Department of Health, the flu season in the state...

Ohio’s Brain Injury Crisis: Why Survivors Need More Support Now

March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month, a crucial time to acknowledge the profound impact of brain injuries in Ohio and advocate for improved support systems. With over 1.6 million Ohioans affected by...

Cognitive assessments: Who should get them and what to expect

The American Academy of Neurology recommends that adults aged 65 and older receive annual cognitive health assessments. However, according to Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, only 16% of seniors...

Build Lifestyle Habits to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Today, there are nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including 236,200 in Ohio. The lifetime risk for the disease at age 45 is...

Dementia and Driving: Keeping Loved Ones and Roads Safe

Ohio will have more than 4.8 million residents who are 65 or older by 2030 — that’s more than 21 percent of the state’s population, based on U.S. Census data. According to...

Holiday Season Travel Challenging for those with Dementia

While holiday travel can be challenging for anyone, it can be especially so for those with Alzheimer’s, their families and caregivers. Many individuals with early-stage or mid-stage dementia are still able to travel...

Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio