Area Agency on Aging
Answers on Aging for West Central Ohio
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Weather experts are predicting a colder and snowier winter this year, and older Ohioans need to be especially careful during the winter months because, as we age, our bodies react...
Read MoreIt is estimated that one in five adults over age 50 are affected by isolation, a problem that has been associated with higher rates of chronic disease, depression, dementia and...
Read MoreA new report from the Office of the Surgeon General identifies recommendations and actions to promote healthy aging and improve health and well-being for older adults. The Healthy Aging...
Read MoreNovember is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to acknowledge, recognize and thank all caregivers who make their loved one’s lives better by providing assistance, comfort and sometimes specialized care....
Read MoreDid you know that volunteering for as little as two hours a week may lead to better health as you age? Research shows that older volunteers may experience a reduction...
Read MoreAbsentee voting begins statewide in Ohio today – both mailing of absentee ballots and in-person absentee voting at the board of elections. Other Important 2016 Election Dates October...
Read MoreMedicare open enrollment begins October 15, and you have until December 7 to make changes to your Medicare coverage for 2017. If you need accurate, unbiased information about Medicare, attend...
Read MoreThe Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 is holding a public hearing on September 28, 2016 related to its application for a direct service waiver from the Ohio Department of...
Read MoreOhio’s demographic changes – along with the nation’s – require new ways of addressing long-term services and supports (LTSS) for today and the future. The practice and delivery of LTSS...
Read MoreOlder adults are disproportionately affected by vaccine-preventable diseases that cause significant illness, hospitalization, pain, disability, and death in the United States. Pneumonia causes between 300,000-600,000 hospitalizations in older adults annually....
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