Toledo Ohio Inaugural Caring for The Caregiver Expo 2022

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Greetings and Welcome to the Toledo, Ohio Inaugural Caring for the Caregiver Expo! I am so “Thankful” to God for allowing me to fulfill the vision of expanding the Caring for the Caregiver Expo to another City in Ohio. We began hosting our first Caring for the Caregiver Expo in Columbus, Ohio in November 2019. To let you how it all started, my Sister and I spent 13 years caring for our father after our mother passed away in 2004. When our mother went home to be with the Lord, our father was lost, grieving, hurting, sick, desperate and in need of our help. By the Grace of God and support from our family and friends, we made sure he was safe and well taken care of with dignity and respect and he lived a happier life until he passed away on August 27, 2017.

As a daughter, mother and grandmother, I know firsthand what it means to be a Caregiver. Through the Caring for the Caregiver Expo it is our hope and intention to provide you with valuable information, resources, education, guidance, up lifting support and love with some much needed recognition and pampering as you go through the journey of life.

I extend a very special heartfelt Thank You to my dear friends and our Toledo City Host Rich and Deb Hogan, Owners of “The Juice” FM 107.3 WJUC who graciously accepted the challenge of hosting the Toledo Inaugural Caring for the Caregiver Expo in partnership with Spencer 4Higher Media LLC and the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association. Known as The Peoples Station, “The Juice” has been serving and giving back to the Toledo community for over 25 years with entertainment, news and community support.

We also extend our sincere “Thanks” to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter who has endorsed and supported The Caring for the Caregiver Expo since its inception in 2019. Mrs. Carter sums up Caregiving the best with her famous quote: “There are only four kinds of people in the world those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who need caregivers.”

Thank you and sending heartfelt prayers to our City Host “The Juice” FM 107.3 WJUC, the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, my family, staff, volunteers and all the Caregivers who helped make today’s Caring for the Caregiver Expo a tremendous success.

We give all Glory and Honor to God and we wish each of you continued Miracles and Blessings!

BrendaD.Spencer

Founder & Creator, Caring for the Caregiver Expo President & CEO, Spencer 4Higher Media, LLC

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RICH HOGAN, BRENDA D.

INAUGURAL CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER EXPO

S C H E D U L E

LUNCH AND LEARN

Ohio Sickle Cell & Health Association

Annie Ross Womack

Brenda D. Spencer, Caring for the Caregiver Expo

Founder & Event Creator My Story

9:30 AM

GET FIT & HEALTHY ROOM

Yoga

Alisha Allicock

Swerve Hip Hop Fitness

10:00AM

Hip Hop Fitness Alisha Allicock

Swerve Hip Hop Fitness

Kevin Strong, Strong Telemedicine His Story/Health Insurance 10:30 AM

Dr. Karen O. Moss, The Ohio State University Advance Care Planning

Iretha Hollie, Northwest Area Office on Aging Medicare & Medicaid

La'Shardae Scott, Sickle Cell Project Director, Region III Sickle Cell & Toledo Services

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

12 NOON

Rich Hogan & Annie Ross-Womack Closing Remarks/Evaluation/Q&A 12:30 PM

Room Closes 1:00 PM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

CPR Demonstration Steve Lewis 10:30 AM

Soul Line Dancing Derek Payne Line dancing With D. Payne

Afro Zumba Saniosa Scott Osasani Dance Fitness

Flex A Ball Stretching & Breathing Stacey Wiggins Wiggins World of Wellness

Glass City Hustlers Pam Douglas Line Dancing

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

12 NOON

12:30 PM

Room Closes 1:00 PM

www.caringforthecaregiverexpo.com

African American Alzheimer & Wellness Association 1 800 489 6040. Provides support and education to move our community of caregivers forward.

Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. The Area Office on Aging provides you andyour loved ones with the quality services that allow you to be as independent as possible; empowering you to live your life to the fullest. (800) 472 7277. https://areaofficeonaging.com

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter serves 24 counties in Northwest Ohio. We help all those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by providing care and support and educational resources, while advancing crucial research and public policy initiatives. 419.537.1999

Caregiver Wellness Retreat for Alzheimer &Dementia -

Provides pro active health and wellness day long retreats (live and virtual) that offer education and planning for self care for family caregivers of Alzheimer's and other dementias. www.caregiverwellnessretreat.com

Caregiver.com Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. caregiver.com

Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services

Toll Free: 877 267 2323

Disaster Distress Helpline Call or text 1 800 985 5990. The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human caused disaster.

Eldercare Locator the Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. 1 800 677 1116

Hilarity for Charity A nonprofit group started by actor Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller provides grants for respite care for people looking after loved ones with dementia. To apply, go to helpforalzheimersfamilies.com

NAMI Greater Toledo National Alliance on Mental Health 4334 Secor Road, Toledo, Ohio43623 (419.243.1119) namitoledo.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis service that connects people to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. Call 1 800 273 TALK (8255); Enespañol 1 888 628 9454.

Ohio Department of Health Phone: 614 644 8508. Offers a range of public health information, tools, and resources. Our mission is "Advancing the health and well being of all Ohioans."

Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association Provides education, advocacy, and support to persons and families affected and at risk for sickle cell disease through effective approaches to sickle cell services. 614 228 0157.

Respite Care planning and informationA Consumer Guide for Family Caregivers. https://archrespite.org/consumer information

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) RCI promotes the health, strength, and resilience of all caregivers at every stage of their journey. Established in 1987, rooted in former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s belief that there are only four types of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, who are caregivers, who will be caregivers, and who will need caregivers. https://www.rosalynncarter.org/

SAMHSA's National Helpline 800 662 HELP (4357) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SUNSHINE Creating Community supporting people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Sunshine.org 7223 Maumee Western Rd. Maumee, Ohio 43537 (419) 865.0251

UMADAOP Lucas County provides prevention, treatment, recovery support services. UMADAOP.org 2447 Nebraska Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43607 419.255.4444

Veterans Crisis Line Call 1 800 273 TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255. The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans. ♥

“One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.”

JIM ROHN

“Regardless of what challenge you are facing right now, know that it has not come to stay. It has come to pass. During these times, do what you can with what you have, and ask for help if needed. Most importantly, never surrender. Put things in perspective. Take care of yourself. Find ways to replenish your energy, strengthen your faith, and fortify yourself from the inside out.”

Les Brown

“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.”

― Tia Walker

“The simple act of caring is heroic.” Edward Albert, Actor