Alzheimer’s Association AARP Community Resource Finder (communityresourcefinder.org) is a database of dementia and aging-related resources powered by Carelike®. The online tool makes it easy for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, family caregivers and those involved in making care-related decisions to find local programs and services.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

The Alzheimer’s helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public. Their knowledgeable staff can help with understanding dementia and Alzheimer’s, medications and other treatment options, skills to provide quality care and legal, financial and living-arrangement decisions.

The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:

• social work counseling
• Alzheimer’s education

More about the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter offers programs, support and resources for those affected by Alzheimer’s.

For more information about this valuable community resource, visit their website: http://www.alz.org/cincinnati/

Alzheimer’s.gov is a free information resource about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Visit this website to  link to authoritative, up-to-date information from agencies and organizations with expertise in these areas.  Here you can find links to authoritative, up-to-date information from agencies and organizations with expertise in these areas.

This alzheimers.gov website is part of the federal government’s commitment to help those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) was signed into law in 2011. This law requires the development of a national plan to accelerate research toward treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s, and to improve care, services, and support to people with Alzheimer’s, families and caregivers. 

The Caregiver Assistance Network (CAN) is a collaborative effort of Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio with dozens of community agencies to serve people of all faiths, providing:

• Moral support: Links you with a person who truly understands.
• Stress Relief: Offers tips on how to care for yourself as you care for others.
• Resources: Provides practical ideas on where to get help including free services available to caregivers in our area.
• Family Consultation/Counseling: Professional assessment and/or counseling, available by phone or in the home for caregivers` families.
• Caregiver Training/Education: Offers programs on handling emotions, balancing needs and providing care. These programs are available through senior centers, churches and other institutions. Programs are also presented to employed caregivers in the workplace.
• Support Groups for Family Caregivers: There are over 43 locations in Butler, Hamilton, and Warren Counties and in Northern Kentucky. Call 513-929-4483 for information/registration.
• Balance: A quarterly newsletter for family caregivers.

Dramakinetics ElderArts is not a contracted provider of Council on Aging, they provide service to the following areas, Butler, Hamilton, Clermont, Clinton, and Warren counties.

ElderArts is a program for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other types of Dementia.  It is designed to create and environment that allows participants to express themselves through music and movement.  ElderArts promotes sensory integration, increased circulatory function, and promotes social interaction skills during the Dramakinetics program.

Dramakinetics staff can bring ElderArts to your establishment via Workshops.  The workshops consist of one hour weekly sessions for a tota lof ten weeks.  The length of workshop can be modified to accommodate needs.  All instructors are cetified in the Dramakinetics methodology.

Dramakinetics is an abilities inclusive performing arts program that uses drama, music and movement to foster independence, creative thinking skills and empowerment.

Hands to Hearts is a home care agency that’s dedicated to providing quality, trustworthy and affordable in home care services in Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio and surrounding areas. 

Our company is owned and operated by two nurses that developed the love and passion for the elderly and those with disabilities. With our passion and 10 plus years of experience working in the healthcare field, we decided to start our own home care agency which was founded in 2018. 

What makes us different from others?

With Hands to Hearts Home Care, you can customize a care plan tailored to your needs.  In your personalized care plan, we will match your loved one with the most qualified and experienced caregiver who can best meet their requirement based on the individual unique care plan.    

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We understand that families may need more for their loved ones than just homecare/personal care. To ensure we are providing comfort, convivence and satisfaction for our clients. We also provide additional services outside of homecare which are listed under “other services”  

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Hands to Hearts strives to provide the best care possible, As the owners we will personally meet each client, which will allow us to develop a more customized solutio

The Memory Cafe at the Hamilton branch of the Lane Public Library is a cafe that features activities for those diagnosed with memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s & and dementia, it is open the first Thursday of every month from 5-6 pm (October and November) or 6-7 pm (Dec onward). The cafe is open to those affected by memory disorders and their caregivers. 

Activities consist of photo frame stamping (Participants will enjoy making their own custom photo frames) also offer musical bingo and DIY holiday cards.

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about Memory Café, please contact

Sammy Haven

[email protected]

Music Therapy is a well-established allied health professional similar to occupational therapy and physical therapy.  It consists of using music therapeutically to address physical, psychological, cognitive and/or social functioning.  Because music therapy is a powerful and non-threatening medium, unique outcomes are possible. Music therapy has been proven an effective intervention of older adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, communication disorders, physical disabilities, chronic, illness, and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Some private insurance companies will reimburse the cost of music therapy treatment.

Music Therapy uses music experiences, both instrumental and vocal, passive and active, designed by the therapist to facilitate changes which are non-musical in nature.  Music Therapy intervention is based on individual assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing program evaluation.  The music therapist functions as part of the interdisciplinary team working to enable each individual to reach his or her highest potential.

Music Therapy Servicecs, LLC, is a private practice of board-certified music therapists serving the Greater Cincinnati community.  Individual and small group sessions are offered at our Anderson Township location.  Contract and consulting services are available for area agencies, including day programs and skilled care rehabilitation centers.  Individuals may also arrange for services at these agencies.

Helps people obtain prescriptions they could not otherwise afford or that are not yet on the market. Provides prescriptions on a sliding scale fee, based on income. Over 1,100 rare diseases are listed on NORD`s website, including: AIDS, Alzheimer`s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson`s Disease.

Peace Of Mind Home Health Care service goals are to help individuals to improve function and live with great independence and to promote the client’s optimal level of well-being

To assist the family to maintain as normal of a lifestyle as possible, while maintaining the family unit.
513-544-8908

“Peace is it’s own reward and we’re here to provide you with just that”

Safe Return is a nationwide identification, support and registration program for people with Alzheimer’s. Assistance is available 24 hours, every day, whenever a person is lost or found. When missing, Safe Return faxes the registrant’s information and photo to local law enforcement. When found, a citizen or law official calls the 800 number and Safe Return notifies listed contacts. The local Alzheimer’s Association provides support.

Registration
You can obtain a registration form by calling Alzheimer’s Association at: 513-721-4284 or 800-441-3322.

In 2005, Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist and one of the world’s leading educators on dementia and care, founded Positive Approach® to Care (PAC), a company that provides dementia care training, services, and products around the world. A core principle of PAC is that, in order to obtain the relationships and outcomes that are desired, the first and most important shift must originate with each person’s own willingness and ability to change. Join PAC in helping to change the culture of dementia care, one mind at a time.

Positive Approach® to Care (PAC) provides a wide variety of services and products to enhance awareness and increase dementia care skills, including PAC Speakers, Teepa Talks, and Certifications. We also offer an array of virtual options and have a product store with many helpful tools and educational items for free and for purchase.