Current and Potential Ohio Medicaid members are invited to an Ohio Medicaid MyCare Ohio Community Input Session on Tuesday, April 30, to be held locally in Jackson County.  

In March, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) joins the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) and senior nutrition service providers across the country and in our own communities in celebrating the anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program.

Do you know if you are eligible for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Discount? There are many individuals in our district who are unaware they are eligible to receive this wonderful assistance. A simple phone call to our Agency can help determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements. 

In a momentous celebration, the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Ohio proudly mark their 50th anniversary, a testament to five decades of dedicated service under the Older Americans Act. These agencies have been instrumental in empowering older adults to live with dignity and independence. 

The start of a new year usually features talk about resolutions and changes that can be made to support a healthier way of living. One way to strengthen your defense in remaining healthy is staying up-to-date on vaccinations. 

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) through the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) had an outstanding year, serving a record number of individuals through the 10 counties served in the AAA7’s district, including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. 

To help older adults stay healthy this winter season, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is participating in “Home for the Holidays,” a national campaign led by the Eldercare Locator and USAging, the AAA7’s national association. This year’s campaign connects older adults, caregivers and families with information on vaccinations.

Helpful information including Agency highlights, facts and figures were included in the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 2022 Annual Report. The AAA7 provides services to 10 core counties in Ohio, including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.

The Ohio Department of Development and the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) want to remind Ohioans 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 pay their heating bills.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is offering a community training for suicide awareness and prevention called QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer. The training is free and will be offered virtually on Dec. 5 and is open to any member in the community.

National Family Caregiver Month is celebrated each year in November and is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities and increase support for caregivers.

The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 41st Annual Senior Citizens Art Show that was recently held at Bristol Village’s Glenn Activity Center in Waverly.

Becky Simon, LSW, Long-Term Care Manager at the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), was recently recognized at the state level by the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) for her significant contributions to Ohio’s Aging Network and her leadership that has had an impact beyond her own organization.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), Holzer Health System Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and the Alzheimer’s Association are joining together to offer the community a virtual way to learn more about dementia as a way to provide support to family members who may be seeking to understand more about the condition and how best to help their loved one. “Dementia Conversations” will be held Nov. 14 from 10-11 a.m.

The community is invited to a special Ribbon Cutting and Open House event to mark the relocation of the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) Administrative Office and Waverly Office to a combined location in Jackson.