This year’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program starts July 1st, 2020 and runs until September 30, 2020. The 2020 SCP will provide eligible households with a one-time benefit to assist with electric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. Lucas County households must have a gross […]
Older adults living on fixed incomes sometimes find it difficult to afford locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Going without these foods negatively impacts their health. Older adults with limited income apply for and receive $50 worth of coupons that act as cash when purchasing locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from about 130 […]
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, older adults are at a heightened risk of contracting this disease and having more serious complications. We know that issues of isolation and loneliness may increase as family members resume their normal routines. Isolation can have serious emotional and physical impacts on any of us, but especially on older adults. […]
A few helpful tips to stay well in this difficult time. Taking care of yourself mind, body and spirit is so important in this difficult time. Mind- Try to stay positive and keep your spirits up. Watch a funny movie or read an uplifting book. Body- Proper diet and exercise are of utmost […]
A Letter to our Community, To our consumers and partner agencies – we are in this together. We understand our population is one of the at-risk groups for contracting this virus. Our staff is here to help. Senior Centers Inc. is extending these tips and local resources to stay healthy during this uncertain time. Please […]
As updated March 24, 2020 The Lucas County Health Department and the Area Office on Aging directed all senior centers in Lucas County to shut down all operations as of Friday March 13, 2020. Our center was able to distribute Seagate Foodbank Commodity boxes on March 24, 2020 out in the parking lot. Participants received […]
By Kathleen Cameron, BSPharm, MPH | 2.28.2020 The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly, and NCOA is taking proactive steps to share the best information we have to protect the public’s health, especially among older adults. Now is the time to stay informed and follow basic tips to protect yourself and those […]
Email phishing scams are getting more sophisticated every day, using familiar sender names and other information to lower their targets’ defenses and make them more likely to become victims. It may seem like we’ve seen it all, and then — bam! — we’re hit with a sneaky new tactic or a complicated computer virus. How […]
Types of Medication that Can Cause Memory Loss The following 10 categories of drugs can potentially cause memory loss by depressing chemical signals in the nervous system. 1. Tranquilizers Tranquilizers slow down the speed at which messages travel between nerve cells. For this reason, this category of medications is used to slow down the brain […]
Let’s Hear It for Whole Grains! When it comes to good-for-you foods, it’s hard to beat the benefits of whole grains. Studies have shown that people who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet reduce their risk of some chronic diseases. Grains are important sources of many nutrients, including fiber, which helps reduce […]
