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 accepted for 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year
ONTARIO – 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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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 […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts offers free programs for residents 60 and older
Richland Academy of the Arts has announced enrollment is now open for its Spring 2026 arts enrichment programs for residents age 60 and older.
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HEAP assistance available for home energy bills
COLUMBUS — 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 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to eight members and […]
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Area Agency on Aging 2026 scholarship applications are being accepted
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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Letter to the Editor: Support Ohio Residents Rights
To the Editor, Every October, communities across the country recognize National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, honoring the 1.3 million individuals who live in nursing homes, assisted living, and other residential care settings, while bringing attention to the rights that protect them. This observance is a reminder that residents deserve more than just basic care. […]
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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 […]