Alzheimer's Association - Cleveland Area & Greater East Ohio Area Chapter

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23215 Commerce ParkSuite 300Beachwood, OH 44122 United States

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http://www.alz.org/eastohio http://www.alz.org/cleveland

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Mahoning Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter provides free support and resources to individuals living with memory loss, and their caregivers. Our service area covers seventeen counties. We raise funds to provide these services and to advance global research on dementia. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The disease currently affects more than five million American adults and is the 6th leading cause of death in the country. It is the only cause of death among the top 10 in the US that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed down. Help plan our Mahoning Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's through team recruitment, team engagement, marketing or outreach efforts. Work with staff to set event goals Develop and implement strategies to reach event goals Communicate updates on progress towards reaching goals Recruit and train subcommittee members Motivate subcommittee members to reach goals Participate in committee meetings by phone, online or in-person For more information please contact Lindsay Walker at lgwalker@alz.org or 216-342-5600

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2021
Community Representative

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. Community Representatives serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities. Community Representatives represent the Alzheimer’s Association by sharing information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2021
Longest Day Planning Committee

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio and Cleveland Area Chapters provides free support and resources to individuals living with memory loss, and their caregivers. Our service area covers twenty-two (22) counties. We raise funds to provide these services and to advance global research on dementia. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The disease currently affects more than five million American adults and is the 6th leading cause of death in the country. It is the only cause of death among the top 10 in the US that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed down. On The Longest Day, the summer solstice, the Alzheimer’s Association calls on everyone to use an activity that they love to fight Alzheimer’s. We’re looking for 16 leaders, representing the 16 hours of daylight on The Longest Day, to be a part of making that day a success by joining our Volunteer Committees. Committee Chair & Co-Chairs "The Coaches" Recruitment Committee "The Networkers" Engagement Committee "The Support Team" The Longest Day has the potential to grow the impact of the Alzheimer’s Association to reach every community across Ohio. We need volunteers like you to expand our reach and make that possible.

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2021
Community Educator

Flexible Schedule | Canton, OH 44707

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help the Alzheimer's Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of educational offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Communicate effectively and deliver Common Programs presentations and information to the community. Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements. Work with Alzheimer’s Association staff partners to identify and coordinate education programs that reach target audiences. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. Complete necessary paperwork and send to staff partner within 5 days of completing presentation for reporting.

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2021
Muskingum County Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter provides free support and resources to individuals living with memory loss, and their caregivers. Our service area covers seventeen counties. We raise funds to provide these services and to advance global research on dementia. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The disease currently affects more than five million American adults and is the 6th leading cause of death in the country. It is the only cause of death among the top 10 in the US that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed down. Help plan our Muskingum County Walk to End Alzheimer's through team recruitment, team engagement, marketing or outreach efforts. Work with staff to set event goals Develop and implement strategies to reach event goals Communicate updates on progress towards reaching goals Recruit and train subcommittee members Motivate subcommittee members to reach goals Participate in committee meetings by phone, online or in-person For more information please contact Cheryl Kanetsky at ckanetsky@alz.org or 234-284-2747

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2021

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Mission Statement

The Alzheimer’s Association is the only national non-profit voluntary organization dedicated to conquering Alzheimer’s disease through research and to providing education and support to people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers.

Description

Greater East OhioCHAPTER SERVICES INCLUDE (service area is the Akron, Canton and Youngstown community)
Cleveland Area Ohio CHAPTER SERVICES INCLUDE (service area is Greater Cleveland, Lorain, Lake, Geauga & Lorain Counties):

24/7 HelpLine: A telephone assistance service, which provides information, literature, support services and referral to specific Association programs and/or community resources.

Care Management Programs: Family-centered programs that offer personalized guidance to families; helps families make informed choices as they cope with difficult issues.

Safe Return/MedicAlert: For those who wander, a national registry ID program to help register and identify individuals who are memory impaired due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Support Groups: Over 60 support groups who meet regularly throughout the Cleveland Area and Greater East Ohio Area, facilitated by a professional and/or
family caregiver.

Early Stage Support Groups: On-going groups and programs for persons diagnosed with early-stage dementia and their caregiver.

WebSite: www.alz.org/eastohio or www.alz.org/cleveland

Community Education: Educational programs for caregivers, professionals and the community. Each office also offers a speaker’s bureau and attends health fairs.

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