January 2024

January is National Blood Donor Month!

Join the AAA9 staff and sign up to donate blood at our semi-annual blood drive next month.

The drive will be held from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 2nd in our first-floor training room located at 710 Wheeling Ave. in Cambridge.

Schedule your donation today!

AARP's Leading with Care: Building a Path Forward Luncheon

In recognition of National Family Caregivers month in November, AAA9 was invited to attend AARP’s Leading with Care: Building a Path Forward luncheon at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium.

Our Director of Development and Community Options, Brooke Campbell and Special Programs Supervisor, Ciara Harding learned about the emerging issues and key trends Ohio’s 1.4 million family caregivers, their loved ones, and their employees are facing.

AAA9 Board of Trustees – Area Agency on Aging

Regional Advisory Council – Area Agency on Aging (aaa9.org)

2024 Tentative Schedule

Board of Trustees & Regional Advisory Council Meetings

Visit our website for more information on Board of Trustees and Regional Advisory Council.

Follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on schedule changes and cancellations.

AAA9 Kids Christmas Party

Employees brought their children and grandchildren to the office on December 9th to enjoy games, gift bags, prizes and snacks in the company of Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch.

AAA9 Employee Holiday Party

Our staff were celebrated with an agency holiday party at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center on December 15th. Employees were treated to a catered lunch and Mosser Glass keepsakes. Activities and entertainment included a photo booth, 50/50 raffle, ugly sweater contest, name that tune competition, and quality time spent with our exceptional employees.

Holiday Card Drive

AAA9 staff participated in a holiday card drive during the month of December.

Employees filled cards with handwritten messages to spread cheer to seniors during the holiday season.

New o4a CEO

Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging Appoints Beth Kowalczyk as New Chief Executive Officer

o4a names new CEO – Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (ohioaging.org)

2024 ODA Medicaid Waiver Rate Increases

Click here to view the approved 2024 Waiver Rate Sheet.

The new rates went into effect on 1/1/2024.

Spread the Word: On January 1, 2024, more people will save on Medicare drug costs with expansion of “Extra Help”

For more information on HEAP, please visit

HEAP program – Area Agency on Aging (aaa9.org)

SAVE THE DATE

Our annual Older Adult Extravaganza will be held on May 8th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center.

The 2024 theme will be 1950's diner featuring a classic car show!

More information to come regarding this event, including sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

We hope to see you there!

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