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MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering a free virtual memory screening as part of Older Americans Month. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by visiting www.alzfdn.org.
Screenings are conducted through secure videoconference.
There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
Results are not a diagnosis of any particular condition, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
To schedule a free virtual memory screening appointment or for more information about brain health and lifestyle choices that can help promote healthy aging, visit AFA’s website at www.alzfdn.org or call AFA’s Helpline at 866-232-8484.
Mar 26, 2021
LEADINGAGE REPORTS SENIORS’ IMPACT: LeadingAge Ohio released a report on the economic impact of LeadingAge Ohio members. In addition to economic findings, the report characterizes the present and future challenges Ohio will likely face as its senior population grows and provides estimates of present and future needs within the sector.
Findings include:
⢠While Ohio’s population is expected to remain roughly constant, Ohio’s senior population is expected to increase by 20.7 percent from 2019 to 2030;
⢠During that same time frame, Ohio’s senior dependency ratio, an indicator of demographic stress that measures the ratio of nonworking, dependent older adults to the working population, is expected to grow by 25 percent;
NARFE CANCELS MEETINGS: National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 14, is canceling its March through June meetings due to COVID-19 concerns. Meetin
RETIRED TEACHERS SUSPEND MEETINGS: Mahoning Retired Teachers Association has suspended luncheon meetings through June due to the coronavirus pandemic. A determi