Terms & Definitions
The feeling of being alone, disconnected or not close to others
loneliness
Meeting on the first Thursday of every month, this group provides vital education, support and connection for those providing care for older adults
Caregivers Support Group
The number one risk factor for dementia
age
Hosting over 300 events each year, this center's motto is "where the arts inspire and the community connects"
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts
The number of volunteers you'll find at 50 North.....295, 350 or 410
350
Lacking social connection carries health risks equivalent to smoking this many cigarettes a day
15
This class helps with organization and manangment of our life long treasures!
Declutter with Deb
The most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all cases
Alzheimer's disease
Hop on board this quarter scale train for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of lights and festive decorations. Running from November 20 - December 27
North Pole Express by the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation
Named Ohio Senior Center of the Year in 2024 by the Ohio Association of Senior Centers
50 North, of course!
Not having relationships, contact with, or support from others
social isolation
Reserve your copy at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, on Libby in E-Book or audiobook formats and join this club!
Book Club
These reversible conditions can look like dementia (multiple answers)
●pain ●infection ●grief ●stress ●depression ●metabolic disorders ●vitamin deficiencies
Enlighten your lunch hour at this series held on the first Thursday of each month, featuring a variety of topics relevant to Hancock County and Ohio
Hancock Historical Society’s Brown Bag Lecture Series
Staffed with Social Workers, this 50 North department connects you to assistance, information and referrals for a wide variety of needed services
Outreach Department
Social isolation and loneliness can increase a person's risk for what medical conditions (multiple answers)
●heart disease and stroke ●type 2 diabetes
●depreson and anxiety ●suicidality and self-harm
●dementia ●earlier death
Get your phone, iPad or laptop questions answered by these 50 North volunteers
Senior Tech Support
Established in 2011, this yearly Medicare benefit includes the creation of a personalized prevention plan and detection of possible cognitive impairment.
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
This nonprofit organization is committed to providing a competitive and educational summer baseball experience in Findlay for collegiate players
The Flag City Sluggers
The average number of daily visitors to 50 North....525, 635 or 760
760
The percentage of U.S. adults who report not having social and emotional support
1 in 4 adults or 25%
Whether traveling solo or with a group, overnight and day trip opportunities abound through this 50 North department
Travel Department
Mini-Cog, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and The Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) are widely used tools to screen for this condition
Dementia
Created in 1970, this organization has oversight of Hancock County's park and recreational resources, including 13 parks
Hancock Park District
An outdoor walking path, raised garden beds and expanded parking are features of this 50 North project, now underway
50 North Green Space Project