ONTARIO – The Area Agency on Aging announces the start of its 2026 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education or certification in the field of aging or disability services. The Foundation Board will award scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of older […]
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Heating assistance available through state’s HEAP
The Ohio Department of Development and the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to eight members and 60% of State Median Income for a household of nine or more members to pay their heating bills. Applied directly […]
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Free Medicare, Part D prescription drug benefits informational session
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. invites you to join us for a Medicare Part D Information Session on Friday, October 10, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Hawkins Conference Center, 2131 W. Park Ave. This free session will provide clear, unbiased information about Medicare and Part D prescription drug benefits. […]
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10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls Walk to take place on Sept 29 on B&O Bike Trail
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. invites the public to join a Prevention Walk on Monday, Sept. 29, to raise awareness about falls prevention. This event is a collaboration between the Area Agency on Aging and Richland County Mobility Management. The walk will take place on the B&O Bike Trail, […]
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Free Medicare & Part D prescription drug benefits information session set for Oct. 10
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. invites you to join us for a Medicare Part D Information Session on Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Hawkins Conference Center, 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario. Can’t attend in person? Watch live on our Facebook page: facebook.com/aaa5ohio. This free session will provide […]
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Area Agency on Aging presents Richland Academy of the Arts with 2025 Community Service Award
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced the Richland Academy of the Arts has been named the 2025 Community Service Awardee. The announcement was made in a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 15 at Hawkins Corner. “We are honored to recognize a community partner whose creative spirit and dedication have […]
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Duana Patton elected president of USAging board of directors
ONTARIO — Duana Patton, Chief Executive Officer of Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors for USAging. The announcement was made during the 50th annual USAging Conference and Tradeshow July 20 to 23. Patton’s two-year term as Board President officially began on Wednesday, […]
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Richland Transportation Advisory Committee public meeting set July 29
ONTARIO — Richland County Mobility Management, a program established through a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation, and a service of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, will host a Richland Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at 9 a.m. at Hawkins Corner 2131 Park Ave. West. The meeting is […]
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Area Agency on Aging announces scholarship recipients
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Board of Trustees has selected the 2025 Scholarship Program award recipients. Scholarships are made possible by the annual meeting sponsorships. Trisha Harvey, a student at Youngstown State University, is pursuing an advanced degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner where she hopes to serve older […]
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Senior Spring Extravaganza to be held in May for Older Americans Month 2025
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will host the Senior Spring Extravaganza on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Richland Mall (now known as the Ontario Center) located at 2209 Richland Mall, Ontario, Ohio 44906. This free event, hosted by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency […]