The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Thursday, April 19, 2018 beginning at 9:00am. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam which consists of a series of questions and tasks designed to gauge thinking, language, and memory skills. While this 30 point screening tool is […]
Council on Aging seeking applications for Community Enrichment Grants
September 25, 2017 by
The Marion County Council on Aging has announced that 2018 application materials are now available for Council on Aging Community Enrichment Grants. The Board of Directors established this program to fund special projects and services that enhance and enrich the lives of older adults in Marion County. Community Enrichment Grants are limited to $2500, and […]
Council on Aging hosting intro to Medicare session
September 15, 2017 by
If you are new, or nearly new, to Medicare health coverage and benefits, plan on attending Medicare 101, a free seminar offered by the Ohio Department of Insurance and the Marion County Council on Aging. On Wednesday , September 27, 2017 at 1:30 pm, a representative from the Department of Insurance will be at the […]
Council on Aging hosting help sessions for living wills
March 31, 2017 by
Did any of your New Year resolutions for 2017 include preparing for unexpected medical emergencies? If so, perhaps the first step should be to have your Advanced Medical Directives and Power of Attorney forms completed. On Monday, April 10, 2017, Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation – Community and the Marion County Council on Aging will provide […]
Council on Aging offering free session on coping with holiday blues
November 5, 2015 by
At this time of year, most people feel the need to have everything perfect and festive. However, many times this just isn’t realistic. In fact, coping with loss during the holiday season can be exhausting. This time of year tends to bring out cherished memories and make you miss loved ones, situations or circumstances that […]
Free memory screening offered by Council on Aging
October 13, 2015 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam, which is frequently used as a dementia screening instrument. While this 30 item screening tool is not used solely as a diagnosis for dementia, it can give […]
Funding available for local services for seniors
July 24, 2015 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for services in 2016 that address the needs of local older adults. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary information, are now available for any agency who is interested in applying for funding. Services to be funded in 2016 include transportation, in-home […]
Council on Aging hosting forum on living wills and power of attorney
June 23, 2015 by
Perhaps you have recently updated your will and prepaid all your funeral expenses. Have you considered that you should also have a Living Will Declaration and a Health Care Power of Attorney? Are you confused about exactly what these documents are and why they may be needed? On Thursday, June 25, 2015, the Marion County […]
Free seminar to discuss the warning signs of Alzheimer Disease
April 23, 2015 by
Memory changes may occur as you grow older, but is memory loss a typical part of aging, or is it symptom of dementia? It may be part of both. On Thursday, May 7, 2015, Ronnie Henson, LISW and Certified Dementia Practitioner, will give a presentation on “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer Disease.” Henson, a […]
Council on Aging holding a free Memory Screening Day
April 9, 2015 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam, which is frequently used as a dementia screening instrument. While this 30 item screening tool is not used solely as a diagnosis for dementia, it can give […]
