Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
Summer 2022
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Annual Meeting Features Board Business and Guest Speaker
The Agency hosted its Annual Meeting online on July 20 updating members of the Board, Advisory Council, and Agency staff on Agency news. The meeting included voting and renewing Board officers and members, thanking members and staff for their hard work to serve the older population in our region, and introducing the 2021 Annual Report.
Officers renewed for 2022-2023:
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Chairperson – Judy LaMusga
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Vice Chairperson – Vickie Carraher
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Treasurer – Cheryl Wheeler
Renewing for a three-year term 2022-2025:
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Clennia Bond – Community Volunteer
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David Cleavenger - Retired, City of Dayton
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Dr. Molly Helmlinger - President, Sprit Lead Consulting, LLC.
Concluding the meeting was a presentation titled, Who are the People in Your Neighborhood: A Profile of Our 9-County Region, from guest speaker Emily Campbell, Chief Operating Officer for The Center for Community Solutions.
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Counties Celebrate 2022 Outstanding Senior Citizens
There are outstanding people throughout our region, and each county's Council/Coalition on Aging selected and honored its Outstanding Senior Citizen in May for Older Americans Month (OAM). OAM offers opportunities to hear from, support, and celebrate our nation’s older adults. The 2022 theme was Age My Way, focusing on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible and participating in ways they choose.
Click here to meet the individuals selected as Outstanding Senior Citizens for their counties in gratitude for their continued giving to their neighbors, communities, and families.
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Summer Crisis Program
The Ohio Department of Development and local Community Action Agency will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1, 2022, until September 30, 2022. To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with their local Community Action Agency. Learn more here.
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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Continues
Fresh fruits and vegetables add flavor and variety to meals and are key to a healthy diet, but there is not always room in the shopping budget to include them. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program continues to serve low-income seniors age 60 and older who are at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line. Approved seniors will receive $50 in coupons to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables! Please click here for more information and an application.
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We're Hiring!
The Area Agency on Aging team hires caring, compassionate workers to help our clients get the services they need to improve their lives. Join our team and get a supportive network of supervisors and co-workers, a flexible schedule, and a career that makes a difference in the community.
Click here to learn more about our available positions.
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Education, Wellness & Events |
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Care. Coverage. Connections.
The Ins and Outs of Medicare & Medicaid
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August 30, Online via Zoom, 9am-12:30pm, 1-4:30pm
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2 workshops, 3.0 CEUs each workshop: Understanding Medicare, and Understanding Medicaid
- $70 for both workshops or $40 one workshop. Also available without CEUs.
Exploring Careers in Healthcare
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August 2, Dayton Metro Library, 2-6pm
- Job seekers can learn about in-demand careers in healthcare. Learn about open Agency positions at this event.
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Wellness Programming
The Agency offers free wellness programming both as virtual and in-person workshops. Find more information and register through our online calendar.
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Caregiver Programming
The Agency offers free, online workshops specific to family caregivers all year round. The next workshop is:
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Lifestyle Care Plan: Your Story Matters by Kathy Kilpatrick
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August 15, 10:00-11:00am
Click here for more information, to register, and find all upcoming topics.
DaytonAreaCaregivers.com:
The Agency expanded its online caregiver resource to offer 24/7 information, education and support to caregivers throughout its entire nine-county region. This innovative, free, online program provides educational resources, planning tools and tips to help caregivers take better care of their loved ones and themselves. To register, visit DaytonAreaCaregivers.com.
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Alzheimer's Association:
A Walk to End Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley is hosting its annual awareness and fundraising walks in Clark, Darke, Miami, Shelby and Montgomery counties in September and October. Click here for dates and more information.
If interested in joining or supporting the Agency's teams at the Clark and Montgomery walks, please click here.
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Helping adults remain in their homes with independence and dignity. |
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Serving older adults and their caregivers in Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties. |
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