Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 - Winter 2020
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2020 U.S. Census Impacts Communities
U.S. Census results help to determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into each state and its communities, and every resident not counted in 2020 potentially costs Ohio thousands of dollars annually over the next 10 years. In mid-March, homes will begin receiving information about how to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Once this information arrives, Ohioans are encouraged to respond by mail, by telephone, or for the first time this year, online available in numerous languages.
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Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program Coming to our Region
The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) notified the Area Agency on Aging of 2020 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) funding for its nine counties. Our area will receive funding for administering and providing the SFMNP service to 3,240 older adults. The SFMNP provides eligible older adults with ten $5 ($50 total) coupons to purchase locally-grown produce during Ohio's growing season from participating farmers who are trained and authorized by the program to accept SFMNP coupons.
The SFMNP is for Ohio residents who are age 60 and older, and have an annual income of $23,107 (household of one) or $31,284 (household of two) or less. Coupons will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis when available in late spring. Information about coupon distribution will be posted on the Agency’s website
News link
when finalized.
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Advisory Council Seeks Champaign and Greene County Reps
The Agency is seeking representatives for
Champaign
and
Greene
counties to serve on its regional Advisory Council. Both terms will begin on April 1, 2020. The Champaign County opening is a three-year term ending on March 31, 2023, with the option to renew twice. The Greene County opening is a replacement term ending on March 31, 2022, with the option to renew three times for three-year terms.
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Accepting Nominations for Outstanding Senior Citizens
Show your appreciation to an older adult who goes above and beyond in your county by nominating them for a 2020 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award.
The Agency is accepting nominations for Outstanding Senior Citizen for each of the nine counties in our region: Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby. Service in any field of endeavor should be considered.
The deadline for nominations is March 27.
Awards are presented in all counties at May Senior Day events.
Click here
for the nomination form.
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Seeking Caregiver Education Speakers
The Area Agency on Aging is seeking speakers to present one-hour programs within our nine-county region specific to education of family caregivers.
Click here
for more information and the proposal form.
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Champaign County Senior Levy on March Ballot
Champaign County voters will have the opportunity to support a $0.5 mill five-year levy on the March ballot. The Area Agency on Aging's Board of Trustees endorsed this levy that will complete funding for construction of a new Urbana-Champaign County Senior Center.
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Pilot Transportation Program Planned for Northern Counties
Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley received Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) funding for a six-month Volunteer Driving pilot program focused on expanding transportation options throughout and across the county lines of Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby counties. Volunteers drivers are sought.
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Continuing Education Workshop
These workshops benefit anyone working with older adults in their work or as volunteers.
Ethics of Social Media & New Technologies
This workshop meets Ohio CSWMFT Board requirement for Social Work Ethics.
Thursday, March 12, 2020, 9:00am-12:15pm
Brinkman Educational Center of Clark State Community College, 100 S. Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio
Cost is $40. Registration is open now.
Click here
for brochure with registration form.
Online Education
Free Social Security Educational Webinars
Alzheimer's Association Online Education
The Alzheimer's Association of the Miami Valley offers access to free online education about Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Click here
for more information.
Wellness Programs
The Agency offers opportunities to attend wellness workshops throughout its nine-county region.
- Healthy U - Check our website for upcoming workshops in your area-
- Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
- Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain
- Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes
- Eat Smart/Live Strong
- Four-week workshops about incorporating healthy eating and physical activity into everyday life. Stay tuned for workshops coming near you.
- Aging Mastery Program
- Ten sessions presented by experts on a variety of topics that impact retirement and aging. Click on the county name for flyers about upcoming workshops scheduled in Clark and Greene counties. A workshop is in the planning stages for Logan County.
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Volunteers Sought to Help Ohio Long-Term Care Consumers
Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others? Do you believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect? Do you want to help others make informed choices about where they live and the care they receive? If so, your Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman welcomes you as a volunteer. Apply today
online
or
read more...
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IRS Offers Free Tax Return Preparation Programs
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.
Click here
to find a provider near you.
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Homestead Exemption Information
The homestead exemption allows low-income senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans to reduce their property tax bills by shielding some of their home's market value from taxation.
Click here
for more information.
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Winter Heating Help for Older Ohioans
Click here
for information on Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Percentage of Income Payable Plan (PIPP) Plus programs.
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Caregivers Corner
Those who require care such as seniors and children are particularly vulnerable to natural hazards. Factors such as physical limitations, mental ailments, and medication requirements are issues of concern for caregivers. These specific needs, amongst other considerations for natural hazards, must be addressed in preparedness plans.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management is hosting a free
National Disaster Awareness for Caregivers
workshop 8am-Noon on May 14 at Madison Lakes Learning Center, 581 Olive Road, Dayton, OH.
Click here
for online registration and additional information.
This course is designed to enhance the caregiver’s:
- awareness of vulnerability factors for those who require care;
- ability to identify, prepare, and perform a number of support activities to ensure the safety and security of care receivers when a natural hazard event occurs;
- knowledge of best practices for personal preparedness prior to a disaster.
Attendees will be encouraged to discuss plans and actions they have already taken, plus explore special considerations for disaster preparedness for dependents and those with access and functional needs.
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New Area Code Impacts Local Dialing in 937- Region
The upcoming addition of a new area code to the Miami Valley will require all local calls to be dialed with their full ten-digit telephone numbers as of February 8. This includes the Agency's
937-223-HELP (4357)
.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved the addition of area code 326 to overlay the 937 area code due to running out of available 937 phone numbers in 2020. Current telephone numbers with the 937 area code will not change. Residents in the Miami Valley will be required to use 10 digit dialing for local calls, and both 326- and 937- numbers will be considered as local calls.
PUCO
encourages customers to add the area code to phone numbers in their contacts, address books, alarms, and all other places to ensure 10-digit dialing.
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You have questions.
We have answers.
Contact us to arrange a free visit and see how we can help you.
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Helping adults remain in their homes with independence and dignity.
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Serving seniors and caregivers in Champaign, Clark, Darke,
Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties.
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