Aging District News Today

Medicare fraud is a serious problem. Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year to fraud, errors, and abuse. Every day, these issues affect people across the country and can lead to identity theft and cost you money. The good news? Some simple tips can help you protect yourself.

By Mara OMalley for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. According to the Ohio Department of Agings Summary Assessment of Older Adults, deaths by suicide among adults ages 60 and older have increased by 40% in the last decade. The spike is particularly concentrated among men aged 85 and older. ...

Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton recognized May as Older Americans Month, celebrating the occasion with representatives from two local organizations during the commission’s Wednesday, May 1 meeting.

Highland County commissioners David Daniels, Brad Roades and Terry Britton recognized May as Older Americans Month, celebrating the occasion with representatives from two local organizations during the commission’s Wednesday, May 1 meeting.

Spring has sprung! And what a welcome change to feel the warmer weather, see the sun shining, hear the birds chirping, and smell the wonderful flowers in bloom … and usually, with the warmer weather, comes the “spring cleaning” routine. 

JACKSON, Ohio — Current and potential Ohio Medicaid members are invited to an Ohio Medicaid MyCare Ohio Community Input Session at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at the administrative

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is committed to the health and safety of Ohioans. Due to increased risk of severe weather in Ohio today, April 2, our MyCare Ohio program Community Input Session at the Area Agency on Aging District 7 Office in Jackson is postponed.  

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.