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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VFW Post 9943 leader William Myers lauded for community service
MANSFIELD — William Myers’ dedication to serving soldiers didn’t end when he retired from the military. As commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9943, Myers has regularly partnered with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging to better support veterans throughout Richland County. Through his leadership and the Post’s contributions of $80,000 since […]
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Mansfield Shriner Philip DeVoe honored for advocacy work
MANSFIELD — Philip DeVoe has dedicated his golden years to taking care of other seniors. The Mansfield man has made it his mission to help those in need by collecting, cleaning and redistributing donated medical equipment and supplies, all at no cost to the recipient. Over the last four or five years, he’s helped hundreds of […]
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Clint Knight receives Area Agency on Aging Community Partnership Award
MANSFIELD — Older adults often face unique mental health challenges. So when an opportunity arose to offer age-specific training for mental health professionals, several area entities jumped at the chance. Earlier this year, the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging developed a comprehensive training on working with older adults and delivered that training to […]
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Diane Ramey inducted into Area Agency on Aging Hall of Fame
MANSFIELD — Diane Ramey earned a reputation for championing employee development, mentoring colleagues across the state and providing steady leadership during her three decades with the Area Agency on Aging. Ramey was recently inducted into the AAA5’s Hall of Fame. She worked for the agency for 31 years. “From her early days as a case manager […]
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Better Together: Empathy, caring and community for older adults
Discover how to support aging with dignity and foster community — listen to the latest Better Together podcast now!
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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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Ohio’s summer crisis energy program has begun
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development and Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or […]
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Letter to the Editor: Remember that May is Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program at the OhioDistrict 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. serves some of our most vulnerable older Ohioans. The word “Ombudsman” may not be familiar to everyone, but the mission of the long-term care ombudsman program is simple – we advocate for Ohioans receiving long-term care. […]
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Senior Spring Extravaganza set for May 21 at Ontario Center
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will host the Senior Spring Extravaganza on Wednesday, 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 OH 44906. This free event, hosted by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency […]