2010 News
Foundation Raffle 2010!
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
The Area Agency on Aging’s 2010 Foundation Raffle kicked off this month and has quite a host of prizes available to win this year, including a grand prize vacation to The Westin Maui Resort for 7 Nights plus Airfare for 2. TICKETS FOR THE RAFFLE ARE: $50 per ticket $200 for 5 tickets Cash, Check,... Read More »
Akron/Canton Area Agency on Aging wins National Innovation Award!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Providing Alternatives to Transitioning Home (PATH) has been honored with an Aging Achievement Award by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). The PATH program enables nursing home residents to return to a community based setting where services are brought to the consumer.... Read More »
Maxine’s Perspective on Getting Old- Personality and Mental Health Disorders in Older Adults- 3.0 CEU Hour Training
Monday, August 16, 2010
To inform Healthcare Professionals of the signs, symptoms and interventions of a variety of personality and other mental health disorders from an aging perspective. Brochure with registration form. Read More »
Make a Difference! Volunteers Needed for Disease Management Training
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Area Agencies are actively recruiting individuals to become trained lay leaders for the evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. This year Ohio received $1 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and is working in partnership with Ohio Department of Health... Read More »
Exploitation of the Elderly: It goes deeper than stealing
Thursday, July 01, 2010
During a person’s elderly years, it too often happens that they are victims of financial exploitation. Learn to protect more than a person’s assets; learn to protect their dignity.This seminar will be held July 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Hartville Kitchen.Click here for registration... Read More »
80 is the New 40: Staying Healthy Until the End
Thursday, July 01, 2010
This training will focus on how to keep those we care for healthy and happy. Learn about the current trends and newest treatments for osteoporosis. We will also review popular herbal and over the counter therapies for cough and cold.This seminar will be held July 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the... Read More »
Area Agency on Aging CEO Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Monday, May 10, 2010
Akron, OH—Joseph L. Ruby, President and CEO of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has been selected to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Ohio Association for Gerontology and Education (OAGE). Mr. Ruby is only the sixth individual to be honored with this award since 1989. ... Read More »
Aging in Ohio Seminar
Friday, January 22, 2010
Aging in Ohio is a foundation course for anyone involved with the Aging Network. This seminar will be held on April 7 and October 6 in Columbus, Ohio. See full brochure for details and registration Read More »
