ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Foundation Board has selected the 2026 Scholarship Program award recipients. Scholarships are made possible by the Annual Meeting Sponsorships. The Agency on Aging Foundation Board elected to provide a total of $3,500 in scholarship awards this year to individuals who will benefit in the […]
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Area Agency on Aging & Gorman-Rupp partner on Working Caregiver pilot project
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (AAA5) has partnered with Gorman-Rupp on a pilot project designed to better support employees who are balancing work with caregiving responsibilities for an older adult family member or friend. Funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the University of Southern California Center […]
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Sid & Nancy Hall selected Richland County’s 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. honored outstanding senior citizens from across its nine-county service area during the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards, took place Aug. 26 in Ontario. Approximately 100 guests attended the event to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and lasting impact of this year’s honorees. Since 1976, the […]
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Area Agency on Aging to host ‘Senior Day’ at Richland County Fair
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is excited to once again welcome older adults, caregivers, families, and community members to Senior Day at the Red Barn during Senior Citizen Day at the Richland County Fair. This event will take place on Monday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Red Barn at the Richland County […]
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Voices of Richland County Walking Series begins May 20
ONTARIO – Grab your sneakers, bring a friend, and get ready to have fun because Richland County is stepping into summer one lap at a time. The Voices of Richland County Walking Series is kicking off a fun and energetic community event starting Wednesday, May 20. Hosted by Richland County Mobility Management in partnership with the Ohio District […]
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Intergenerational Pen Pal program connects seniors & students through the power of letters
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced the success of a heart-warming partnership with the Discovery School through its Intergenerational Pen Pal Program. Created by Carlee Lightle, Marketing Coordinator at the Area Agency on Aging, the inspiring initiative brought together senior adults at local meal sites and 3rd and […]
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Senior Spring Extravaganza slated for May 29 in Ontario
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will host a free Senior Spring Extravaganza on Friday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Education Center 890 West 4th Street in Mansfield. In partnership with the Administration for Community Living, this year’s Older Americans Month theme is Champion Your Health. […]
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Senior Spring Extravaganza planned in May for Older Americans Month
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will host a free Senior Spring Extravaganza on Friday, May 29.
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Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year Award
MANSFIELD — Do you know of a senior citizen volunteering their time to help others? Here is your chance to recognize them. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. The deadline for nominations is April 3, 2026. Award recipients from a nine-county area […]
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Grant Opportunity: Addressing social isolation, loneliness in Richland County seniors
MANSFIELD — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is offering grant funding to support community efforts aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness among Richland County residents age 60 and older. This opportunity is funded by the Richland County Senior Services Levy. Background Older adults face an increased risk of social isolation […]