Did you Know? Half of all blindness is preventable 90% of all eye injuries are preventable with proper education and use of safety eyewear You can lower your risk of eye disease by eating healthy foods When it comes to your eyes, you get one pare and no spare Senior Centers, Inc. Presents: Darcy Downie […]
Please join Sean Powers with Mercy Health St. Vincent Mobile Stroke Unit for a stroke awareness presentation on Friday May 27, 2022 at noon. For more information please call 419-242-9511
A COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent you from getting COVID-19 and is an important tool to help stop the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), getting a COVID-19 vaccine has many benefits, including: Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of getting the virus or spreading […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
