Our seniors enjoyed a “Thanksgiving” Carnival this week full of fun and laughter. Everyone tried their luck at playing fun carnival games and won prizes at each game. Prizes included soup cans, juice bottles, taxable items such as paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, bath soap and laundry soap. One of the popular games was the […]
Older adults have special considerations when preparing for winter weather Nov. 17-23 is Ohio Winter Safety Awareness Week Columbus, Ohio – Ohio has already gotten a preview of winter weather this year. The Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) remind older Ohioans and their families that preparation is key and […]
Decluttering and Downsizing Downsizing is stressful no matter how you look at it. Take it slowly (and start early, if that’s what it takes) to make things easier on your parent, friend or family member. Remember that your loved one’s participation can help him or her feel in control, which can minimize anxiety and quell […]
article from Aging Gracefully, a newsletter of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Death and grief are a part of life. Some think a person with a developmental disability cannot understand death, so they avoid the topic and try to shield them. The permanency of death may be difficult for some people with developmental […]
How You Can Use the Latest Technology to Safely Age in Place Article written and shared by Caring.com Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The […]
Lucas County Senior Services Levy Fast Facts 2019
Ohio Department of Aging offers preparedness tips and resources for older adults September is National Preparedness Month Columbus, Ohio – During National Preparedness Month, the Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans that older adults may have a harder time adjusting during emergencies and extreme conditions than younger people do. This makes it even more […]
The Essential Guide to Traveling with a Medical Condition, by Paul Smith Travel is so great these days for enhancing your experiences and broadening your horizons. And the best thing is that you are never too old to start your travel adventure for the first time. While traveling as a senior citizen is an exciting […]
Suicide and the Elderly Suicide by older adults is more common than we think. Every suicide is a tragedy, and to some degree a mystery. Suicide often stems from a deep feeling of hopelessness. The inability to see solutions to problems or to cope with challenging life circumstances may lead people to see taking their […]
Forecasters are predicting high temperatures in the 90s and triple-digit heat indexes around the state over the next several days. The Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Department of Health remind residents that extreme heat should be treated with the same care and preparation as a summer storm. “Our bodies are usually very good […]
