Solutions
How can communities increase employment access & opportunities?
A growing body of research underscores that the vitality of a region’s economy depends in part on its ability to connect their residents to good jobs and firms to workers with the appropriate skill set. In order to increase access to employment opportunities, communities should focus on three overarching objectives: Bringing Jobs to People Prioritizing […]
Preventing senior falls focus of Walgreens event
MANSFIELD – Since falls can be fatal for older adults, taking steps towards prevention and building awareness are key, according to Teresa Cook, vice president of marketing and development for the Area Agency on Aging. This was the goal Tuesday when Walgreens drug stores throughout Ohio, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Aging and […]
Shrinking the skills gap through workforce development
A few weeks ago, we discussed policies and strategies that support small businesses and help create jobs. But with more jobs, how can we ensure new employees are prepared for success? This week we’ll explore how we could craft a workforce development policy that would help Ohioans excel at their jobs, while also giving Ohio’s […]
Caregiver Notebook helps Ashland families plan care
ASHLAND – Recognizing the role of caregiver can be overwhelming, the Older Adult Behavioral Health Coalition of Ashland County set out to help people plan and organize care for older adults. Organized in 2006 with funding from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Older Adult Behavioral Health Coalition of Ashland County is a […]
Project Lifesaver aids in locating missing people with Alzheimer’s, dementia
MANSFIELD — Years ago an Ashland woman with dementia went missing. According to Richland County Sheriff’s deputy Charles Hosey, the woman was at Menards in Ontario and had wandered off. “They looked for her for about an hour, if I recall, before calling the police,” he said. Through a multi-law enforcement effort, police were able […]
Dementia Friendly Coalition seeking volunteers
MANSFIELD — The local initiative aimed at building a dementia-friendly community is picking up steam. Earlier this year, the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association announced its plan of creating a Dementia Friendly Coalition in Richland County. The purpose is to help create a culture more aware and accepting of those with dementia. The […]
Supporting Small Businesses
When thinking of economic vibrancy, one of the first things that may come to mind for many are jobs, jobs, jobs. Which is why over the next few weeks we will be exploring the topic in three main ways: job creation, job preparation, and job access. To begin, we want to focus specifically on strategies […]
Part II: Lexington Senior Center: A place for good food, good friends
LEXINGTON — It’s not that JoAnn Windsor doesn’t know how to cook. “I’m by myself so it’s not worth it to make a big meal and then have to eat it for three or four days,” the Mansfield woman said. Every now and then, she’ll whip up a quick dish. But one of her go-to […]
What do you want to know about mobility & housing for seniors?
As part of our Gray Matters series, we’re interested in exploring a variety of subjects that pertain to aging and caregiving. We’ve selected certain topics we’d like to address, but instead of choosing our own story angles, we are interested in your concerns. Last month we asked what questions you have about finances and aging. […]