Dr. J. R. Clark, Psy. D., will be the guest speaker for the Marion County Council on Aging on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Dr. Clark’s presentation will focus on older adults and how they can enhance their physical and mental health. He will provide participants with accurate scientific information describing the causes and nature of […]
Council on Aging Holding Memory Screening Day
October 14, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. 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 […]
Council on Aging Hosting Medicare 101 Information Session
September 17, 2014 by
Medicare is one of the most important and basic elements of retirement planning. It is very important to understand all the different parts of Medicare, and what they do and do not cover. On Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 1:30 pm, a representative from the Ohio Department of Insurance will give an overview of all […]
Seminar to Help Seniors Make the Most of Retirement Assets
August 19, 2014 by
Are you concerned about your retirement income meeting all your financial needs? According to Lars Olson, financial advisor for Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, it is important to first define your vision for a fulfilling retirement, and to have investment strategies for all your retirement accounts. At Retirement Readiness: Making the Most of Your Retirement […]
Free Seminar to Answer Questions on Reverse Mortgages
July 16, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is continuing with the second of a 4 part series of informational programs, entitled Retirement Readiness: Money Matters. On Thursday, July 24, 2014, the topic for discussion will be reverse mortgages. Judy Kiger, from American Eagle Mortgage Company, will be ready to talk about all the different aspects of […]
Council on Aging Hosting Retirement Readiness Series
June 17, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is once again sponsoring a series of four classes entitled Retirement Readiness: Money Matters. The information is geared to those who are newly or nearly retired. All classes are free, but reservations are required. Interested persons can register for any or all classes that are in interest. Topics and […]
Funding Available for Local Senior Services
June 9, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for services in 2015 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 2015 include transportation, in-home […]
Caregiver Connections to Discuss Differences between Age-Related Brain Changes and Dementia
April 25, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging will be hosting Caregiver Connections on Thursday, May 1, 2014 with special guest speaker Dr. Michelle Stokes. She will discuss the differences between normal, age-related brain changes and dementia. Dr. Stokes is the Director of Senior Health Services with the Gerlach Center for Senior Health. She will also describe […]
Council on Aging Sponsoring Free Memory Screening Day
April 7, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. 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 […]
Council on Aging Awards 2014 Grants for Senior Services
December 19, 2013 by
The Board of Directors of the Marion County Council on Aging has announced that contracts have been awarded for 2014, for a total of nearly $730,000. Local agencies were awarded these funds to provide home and community-based services for Marion County residents age 60 and over, who have a documented need for assistance. The agencies […]
