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•  The Alzheimer Association offers many support groups throughout Northwestern Ohio for those who have loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer’s or any related illnesses. You may call 419-537-1999, or go to www.nwoalz.org for more information.
   
•  Toledo Caregiver's Support Group The University of Toledo Medical Center Department of Neurology sponsors the Toledo Caregiver's Support Group which meets monthly at Calvary Assembly of God, located at 5025 Glendale Ave. (near Reynolds Road), Toledo, Ohio 43614. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the first Monday evening of the month (2nd Monday in July and September.) The group is co-facilitated by Kristen Schuchmann, MRC, LSW, PCC and Lisa Keaton, MSW, LSW. Please call/email Kristen at 419-383-6737 or kristen.schuchmann@utoledo.edu or Lisa at 419-383-6770 or lisa.keaton@utoledo.edu with any questions.
   
•  American Cancer Society offers a wealth of information to cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers. They have various support groups throughout the Greater Toledo Area, and can connect caregivers with the appropriate support group. You may call Nancy Kellar at 419-891-9200, or go to nkellar@cancer.org for more information.
   
•  Catholic Charities sponsor many support groups in Northwestern Ohio for caregivers. You may contact the Catholic Charities at 419-244-6711, ext. 433 for more information.
   
•  Hospice of Northwest Ohio provides various support groups to those who have a loved one facing a terminal illness. You may call 419-691-4001, or go to www.hospicenwo.org for more information.

Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.
Caregiver Support Information and Assistance
2155 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43609
(419) 382-0624
1-800-472-7277
www.areaofficeonaging.com

 
Center for Successful Aging
Medical University of Ohio

3015 Arlington Avenue, Room 4412
Toledo, Ohio 43614
(419) 383-4289
www.meduohio.edu/org/csa/