Living with FTDs

Living with FTDs

NORTH JACKSON

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio chapter is presenting “Living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD / FTLD)” at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Antonine Sisters Adult Day Care Center, 2675 North Lipkey Road.

Registration is suggested. Call 330-538-9822. This program is open to the public and free of charge.

Symptoms and signs of frontotemporal lobar degeneration disorders (FTLDs, also known as FTDs), can vary, but are caused by the progressive loss of brain cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This can result in problems with language, movement and behavior. Living with and caring for a loved one with an FTD can be a challenging task. This program will provide information on the different types of FTDs and how to deal with them.

For information, call Theresa Depp, Family Service coordinator with the Alzheimer’s Association, at 330-533-3300.

Inspirational event

WARREN

Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, will honor those affected by lung cancer with an inspirational and educational event at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Healing Garden at St. Joseph Cancer Center, 667 Eastland Ave.

Dr. Timothy Barreiro, D.O., who specializes in diseases of the lung, and Dr. Carl Petersen, M.D., a radiation oncologist, will discuss lung cancer and lung-cancer treatments, and a lung- cancer survivor will share her journey.

There also will be an inspirational lighting ceremony to honor those taken by lung cancer and to recognize and encourage those battling the disease.

About arthritis

SALEM

More than 50 million adults of all ages have arthritis, the leading cause of disability in America. Common arthritis symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion of the joints. These symptoms can result in chronic pain and inability to do daily activities.

Family physician Dr. Jeffrey R. Cohen, D.O., from Firestone Healthcare Inc., is offering a free educational seminar about understanding arthritis, its causes, treatment and prevention from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at Damascus Friends Church, 28857 Walnut St., Damascus.

A light lunch will be served. Reservations are not required. The free seminar is sponsored by Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Community Hospice, Damascus Friends Church, Alliance Community Hospital and Salem Regional Medical Center. For information, call 330-787-1715.

LIHEAP funding

WASHINGTON, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $131,709,468 to the state of Ohio for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

During the 2013-14 winter, 420,085 Ohio homes used LIHEAP to help cover their home energy costs. Homes in area counties that used LIHEAP were: Columbiana, 5,583; Jefferson, 4,529; Mahoning, 12,659; and Trumbull, 7,264, said U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who urged that the money be made available.

The program assists low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, in meeting their immediate home energy needs. For more information or to apply for LIHEAP funding, visit the state of Ohio website or contact the local Community Action Agency, Brown said.