2009 News
Successful Foundation Campaign Raises over $101,000
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
The Greater Akron/Canton Area Agency on Aging Foundation ended the most successful fundraising campaign since its inception in 1999. With the generous help of the community, staff, board members, and providers, the Foundation was able to raise $101,045 for its outreach efforts to assist older... Read More »
Seniors, Be Prepared! A free seminar on emergency preparedness
Monday, October 19, 2009
The Area Agency on Aging in conjunction with the Summit County Health District and the Emergency Management Agency, Division of Public Safety, present "Seniors, Be Prepared!" a free seminar on planning for emergencies such as Pandemic (H1N1/Swine Flu) Flu, shletering in place, emergency... Read More »
Agency Sponsors Student Scholarship
Monday, October 19, 2009
The Area Agency sponsors a Student Scholarship yearly to recognize academic achievement in the field of gerontology, social work, nursing or a related field. Finalists must apply and be able to attend an interview December 1st. Awards are announced in December and presented at the... Read More »
Win a trip to Maui!
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
The Greater Akron/Canton Area Agency on Aging Foundation has kicked off its 2009 Raffle! We have added several prizes this year, including: GRAND PRIZE - THE WESTIN MAUI RESORT -7 NIGHTS PLUS AIRFARE FOR 2 FIRST PRIZE - SAMSUNG HOME THEATER - including a 55” LCDFlat Screen HDTV,... Read More »
Summit County Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition presents: Managing Challenging Change: Staying Resilient and Professional
Thursday, August 20, 2009
This informative conference will: Evaluate personal behavioralapproaches and their affect onclients, the work environment andthe professional. Explore key self-managementskills to enhance professionalism,communication and being part of ateam. Identify practical strategies that canbe... Read More »
Senator Sherrod Brown and U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy J. Greenlee to speak at Annual Aging Conference
Monday, August 10, 2009
The Annual Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging conference will be held:September 14-15 2009Crowne Plaza Columbus NorthColumbus, Ohio 43229The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (OAAAA) is proud to present the 20th Annual Conference on Aging. This two-day conference is designed... Read More »
Agency Senior Vice President Selected for National Fellowship
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sandra Ferguson, RN, BBA, MS, has been selected by the Practice Change Fellows program following a highly competitive national selection process. Ms. Ferguson is the Senior Vice President of Managed Long Term Care at the Area Agency on Aging. The Practice Change Fellows program, administered... Read More »
Area Agency on Aging Offers Free Digital T.V. Transition Assistance to Older Adults Through July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Many have found that the digital television transition last month affected their television service. Older adults in Portage, Summit, Stark, and Wayne Counties can now receive free assistance in switching over their analog televisions using a new digital converter box. The Area Agency on... Read More »
Urgent Advocacy Alert! Immediate Action Needed!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Contact the Governor and your State Legislator with This Message: Unless the state budget changes, 28,000 Ohioans will not receive programs such as PASSPORT, home delivered meals, and transportation to doctors.AARP has made a toll-free number available to assist people with this advocacy... Read More »
Senator Sawyer sees PASSPORT Medicaid Long Term Care in Action
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Senator Tom Sawyer got to see first-hand the way PASSPORT long term care affects the older adults who depend on it. "I would never make it in the nursing home”, said Hattie Taylor, a consumer of the PASSPORT Program, as she eagerly explained to Senator Sawyer how the programs allowed her... Read More »
Area Agency on Aging presents The Way Forward
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Area Agency on Aging presented our annual conference on March 19 and 20 in Fairlawn, Ohio. Below are the presentations and the program of the conference. More information and pictures forthcoming!Conference Brochure Presentations The Way ForwardThe Oregon Experience: ... Read More »
Area Agency on Aging presents second annual conference “The Way Forward: Rebalancing Ohio’s Medicaid Long Term Care System”
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Area Agency on Aging presents our second annual conference March 19 and 20. Speakers will be discussing Ohio’s Medicaid Long Term Care programs and efforts to find cost savings by opening all options for care. 9 continuing education credits are offered for Licensed Social Workers and... Read More »
AARP Reaching out with Real Relief
Friday, February 27, 2009
AARP provides assistance to help individuals struggling to make ends meet, seeking employment or job training, worried about retirement, cutting back on expenses, or protecting investments. Worried you might lose your job and/or your health care? Looking for new ways to help cover costs? Retired,... Read More »
Top Safety Tips for a Blackout
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
When a blackout occurs, there are steps families can take to stay safe. Only use a battery powered light, like a flashlight, for emergency lighting. Due to the extreme risk of fire, do not use candles during a power outage. Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power... Read More »
New Resource for Making Smart Prescription Drug Decisions
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), in our partnership with Consumers Union, is excited to provide for a new free resource for seniors, their caregivers and professionals to help make smart prescription drug decisions. This magazine edition presents the most up-to-date,... Read More »
