Thanksgiving & Holiday Wellness Here are some wellness tips to consider as Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season. Many of us gain a pound or more during the holidays, and unfortunately these weight gains often become permanent. With a little know-how, we can all satisfy our desires for traditional favorites and still enjoy the […]
Dec 2018 – Gifts that prevent falls from Steady U Gifts that keep giving by preventing falls It’s that time again – time to give gifts that show how much you care. But what do you give someone who says they have everything they need? Another pair of gloves? Flowers? More candy? How about […]
Evaluating life insurance as an older Ohioan By Jillian Froment, Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance Governor John Kasich has declared September as Life Insurance Awareness Month in Ohio to stress the importance of making sure your financial affairs are in order to protect your loved ones. A review of your life insurance needs […]
Check Your Mail: Changes to the 2018 Medicare Open Enrollment Period Mailings September 10, 2018 By: The My Medicare Matters Team of the National Council on Aging It’s time a year again! Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is almost here, starting October 15th and ending December 7th. If you’re already enrolled in a Medicare plan this […]
Volunteering: Feeling Good When Doing Good Article from Aging Gracefully, September 2018, Volume 21, Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteering: an individual or group provides services for no financial gain “to benefit another person, group or […]
Ever wanted to try your hand at fine arts? We offer many art classes for you to try out your talents. The only thing you need to bring is your imagination. Please check our activity calendar for our next class offering. Classes are offered in ceramics, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, sewing and paper crafting just to […]
There are plenty of opportunities for you to become involved in your center. Recently a group of volunteers worked on piñatas and decorations for our 4th of July party. We couldn’t run our center without the dedication of our volunteers.
The Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans to treat hot temperatures and high humidity levels as severe weather. As we age our bodies may become less able to adapt to extreme conditions. In addition, older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions that can upset normal body responses to heat, like sweating. […]
Spring has Sprung, Signaling Peak Season for Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Recognize symptoms, eliminate triggers and breathe easier Spring brings blossoms and more sneezes and wheezes for asthma and allergy sufferers. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting one in 10 adults and one in seven children in Ohio, according to the […]
The best way to prevent a fall? Know your risk of falling Falling is not a normal part of aging, and most falls can be prevented. But you can’t prevent a fall unless you recognize that there is a risk. Here’s a simple self-assessment from the STEADY U Ohio initiative. See if any of the […]
