The Boomer and Senior Expo hosted by Kingston Residence of Marion is set for Friday, May 30, 2014 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The 2nd annual event is free to the public and includes 50 vendors who provide products, services and valuable information for Boomers and Seniors. The Expo is featuring several of Marion’s “Senior Celebrities.” […]
Agencies Remind Ohioans They Have the Power to be Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow
May 5, 2014 by
Each Ohioan has the power to stay safe and remain a vital member of society by taking steps to prevent falls and fall-related injuries, says the Ohio Department of Aging. May is Older Americans Month, and the 2014 theme for Ohio is “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.” The Ohio Department of Aging encourages all Ohioans to […]
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 […]
Veterans Offering Information on Assisted Living Options
March 24, 2014 by
The Marion County Veterans Service Commission officer will be available to meet with veterans and spouses of veterans at Kingston Residence of Marion on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Dick Reish will meet with veterans and spouses to discuss financial assistance for assisted living called “Aid and Attendance.” “Aid and Attendance” is […]
Ohio Nursing Home, Assisted Living Facility Residents Rate Their Providers
March 4, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Aging once again has surveyed residents of Ohio nursing homes and assisted living facilities to determine their satisfaction with the care they receive there. Nursing home residents gave their facilities an 87.5 average overall satisfaction rating, and assisted living residents gave their providers a 92.3 score in the 2013 Long-term Care […]
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 […]
Free Medicare Check-Up Day Provides Information & Assistance
November 26, 2013 by
Medicare Open Enrollment, that one time of year when seniors can look at their current Medicare coverage, compare other plans, and make changes if needed, is happening now. On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, representatives from the Ohio Department of Insurance will be at the Marion County Council on Aging from 10:00am to 2:00pm. They will […]
Council on Aging Holding an Introduction to Medicare
November 8, 2013 by
Upon turning 65, most people are confronted with a health care system that both protects and confuses. To make informed decisions in choosing your Medicare options and to take full advantage of this health care program, you must first understand all the different parts of Medicare. On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, representatives from the Ohio […]
Retirement Community Organizing Craft Show and Open House
November 7, 2013 by
Primrose Retirement Community is inviting the public to join them on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from noon to 4:00pm for a craft show and open house. Visitors will be able to browse local craft vendors, do some holiday shopping, and take in the sights of the Christmas decorations. Organizers say you will find Christmas trees […]
Extreme Home Make-Over Focus of November Caregiver Connections
October 30, 2013 by
Dr. Lynn Ritter will be the guest speaker for the November meeting of Caregiver Connections. Dr. Ritter is with the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer Association, and she will speak about home make-overs and modifications, with the intent of making the home safer for someone dealing with dementia. Dr. Ritter will address common-sense home […]
