Empower Memory Care Employees with Dementia Training 

Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease have needs that often make care delivery challenging and more demanding. Despite working in a memory care facility, memory care workers often do not have sufficient knowledge about dementia to effectively support those living with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is calling on state lawmakers to require dementia-specific training for memory care employees. Dementia training of those involved in the delivery of care can improve the quality of care and experiences for the 220,000 Ohioans living with dementia.

Increase Respite Funding to Support Dementia Caregivers 

Over 421,000 Ohio residents are caregivers to the 220,000 loved ones living with dementia. While caring for their loved one, caregivers often face their own physical and mental issues; 67% of caregivers in the state have their own chronic health conditions. Respite care provides a much-needed break for family caregivers, though it is not always available or affordable. The Alzheimer’s Association is calling on state lawmakers to appropriate an additional $700,000 for Alzheimer’s respite in the state. This funding will support the Area Offices on Aging across the state and provide needed support for caregivers of people living with dementia.