Supportive Spouses Grief Group To Meet

A bereavement group for men and women adjusting to life without their mates will be held at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo Center on Thursdays, August 5 through September 2 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sessions will be facilitated by a bereavement counselor.

The group is free and open to anyone in the community who has lost a mate, whether or not they have a previous experience with Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Advance registration is required and group size is limited; call (419) 661-4001 or (734) 568-6801 to register.

Blood Donors Eligible To Win Harley-Davidson

Individuals who donate blood at a Red Cross blood drive through September 26 will have the chance to win a Harley-Davidson Sportster from Napoleon Harley-Davidson. This sweepstakes is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age and comes to donate blood or platelets in the American Red Cross Western Lake Erie Region. The final drawing will take place on October 2. Complete rules for the sweepstakes can be found at www.redcrossblood.org. For information on donating blood or to find a blood drive, call (800) 828-1975 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

One-Hour CPR Class Offered By Red Cross

The Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer “CPR for Everyone,” a one-hour CPR overview, on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $10.00 and includes a take-home kit. The class will take place at the chapter headquarters at 3100 W. Central Ave. Pre-registration is required, call (419) 329-2183.

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Helpline

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio chapter, operates a free helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 140 languages. Staff is available to help with questions about Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options, caregiving tips and respite care options, services available in the community and/or referrals. The toll-free number is (800) 272-3900. The association is also available online at www.alz.org/nwohio, or e-mail alzheimersnwo@alz.org.

Free Alzheimer’s Care Consultation Available

Consultation is a free service offered by the Alzheimer’s Association to individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory loss disorder. One-on-one meetings to discuss individualized needs can take place in a person’s home, in a neutral setting or at the Alzheimer’s Association office. An Alzheimer’s Association staff member can provide education, discuss options for the future, assist families in defining goals and provide information on available community resources.

For further information, contact Bob Hausch at (419) 537-1999 or (800) 272-3900.

 “For Men Only” Alzheimer’s Program Announced

“For Men Only,” a program for men who are caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, meets at the Alzheimer’s Association office at 2500 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo. The program takes place on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Topics include communication, challenging behaviors and progression of the disease. To register for this free program, call (419) 537-1999 or (800) 272-3900.

Low Vision Support Group Meets Monthly

The Maumee Senior Center hosts a low vision support group the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at 2430 S. Detroit Ave., Maumee.

The purpose of the low vision support group is to maximize the independence of those with low vision through education and support. Low vision includes any visual impairment not corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery that interferes with the ability to perform everyday activities. For more information, contact Barbara Servais at (419) 666-1691.

Prostate Cancer Support Group To Meet

The Man to Man prostate cancer support group meets in classroom No. 1 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The group is presented in conjunction with St. Luke’s Hospital and the American Cancer Society. For more information, contact Don Brenkman at (419) 861-3366 or Joe Mitchell at (567) 455-6347.

Exercise Program Offered For Alzheimer’s Patients

The Alzheimer’s Association offers the Reducing Disability in Alzheimer’s Disease, or RDAD program, to help individuals with memory problems as well as their family members who are caring for them.

A trained professional will come to the home for 15 one-hour sessions to teach exercises to help improve strength and balance. Professionals will also teach family members how to assist their relative with these exercises. Family members will also be asked to keep a record of their relatives’ exercise progress and to complete three brief surveys. All information will be kept confidential.

For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association, at (419) 537-1999 or (800) 272-3900.

Hospice Hosts Grief Support Group For Children

The Kids Grief Support Group, an interactive grief support group for children, meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo Center. Using art, music, storytelling, discussion and play, groups are available for children ages 5-11 and 12-16. A parent or guardian must stay at the Hospice Center while the child is attending the support group. The group is free and open to any grieving child in the community; advance registration is required. To learn more or to register, call (419) 661-4001.

Gynecological Cancer Support Group Planned

Getting Ovar It, a gynecological cancer support group for women who currently have or who have had a gynecological cancer, meets the third Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings take place at Flower Hospital in the Hickman Cancer Center conference room.

Teleconferencing is offered for anyone who would like to participate in a meeting, but is not able to attend. The toll-free number is (866) 248-0556.

For more information, call (419) 824-8822.

Adult Grief Group Meets At Toledo Hospice Center

Hospice of Northwest Ohio offers an ongoing, interactive grief support group for adults who are adjusting to the loss of any loved one. The group meets 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Toledo Hospice Center.

The group is free and open to any adult; however, pre-registration is required. Call (419) 661-4001 for more information or to register.

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Support Groups

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, offers support group meetings for caregivers of those with memory loss. The meetings are free and open to the public.

Meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at Scrambler Marie’s, Maumee. For a complete schedule of meetings or more information, call (800) 272-3900 or (419) 227-9700.

Hospice Provides Grief Group For Young Families

Hospice of Northwest Ohio offers a grief support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner early in life. Sessions are held simultaneously for adults as well as children ages 5 to 13 years. The group meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toledo Hospice Center.

Participation is free, but advance registration is required. Free child care is available for children under 5. For more information, visit www.hospicenwo.org or call (419) 661-4001.