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 […]
Some people love the beauty and serenity of winter while others simply tolerate it until spring returns once more. Whatever your feelings about winter, the change of weather means it’s time to prepare your home — or the home of a senior loved one — for the cooler days ahead. Here is a list of […]
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 […]
