Health & Wellness

August 24, 2017 by Staff Report

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline

Call the Alzheimer’s Association’s free toll-free Helpline at 800-272-3900 to speak with a dementia expert any time of the day or night. Master’s degree-level counselors and social workers are available 24/7 to provide information about the disease, medications, treatment options, safety, caregiving, local resources in Geauga County, services, referrals and problem-solving through complex care issues.

Bloodmobile

Aug. 28, 2-7 p.m.

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman.

Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Miles for Mental Health

Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join for the NAMI Miles for Mental Health & Wellness walk and symposium at Berkshire High School, 14510 N. Cheshire St., Burton. The wellness symposium runs from 9 a.m. to noon followed by lunch with a guest speaker from 12-12:30 p.m.

The walk begins at 1 p.m. from the high school and continues toward Burton Square for a short event before returning to the high school at 3 p.m.

Registration levels range from $25 to $100. Register by Aug. 31 to receive a free lunch with guest speaker Loree Vick.

Register online at www.namigeauga.org or call 440-286-6264.

LGRC Ride for Recovery

Sept. 17

Bicyclists are invited to celebrate Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Ride for Recovery. The ride starts and ends at Oak House, 800 Oak St., Painesville. Registration 7 a.m. Ride begins at 8:05 a.m.

Riders choose from two routes: 15 miles and 35 miles, and may stop at various LGRC facilities along the routes for refreshments and information about the agency and its programs.

Ride is $30 for individuals 15 and over. Children ages 12-14 are free. Riders must wear helmets.

All proceeds will benefit Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.

Register online at www.wizathon.com/lgrc-ride-for-recovery.

Discover the Hope

Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to noon

The Geauga County Family First Council along with several Geauga County social service groups will be hosting a discussion, “Discover the Hope: In Opiate Treatment and Recovery,” at St Mary’s Banquet Room, 401 North St., Chardon.

Keynote speaker will by Dr. Ted Parran, a leading expert on abuse, addiction and treatment. Local mental health experts will be sharing local resources in Geauga County and discussing what treatment looks like. Personal success stories will be shared by those in recovery.

Target audience will be social service professionals, community leaders, first responders and safety center officials.

Register at https://discover-the-hope.evenbrite.com Seating is limited.