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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 Sept. 5 and is open to any member in the community.

Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors, and platelet donors

The Waverly location of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is moving to its Administrative Office in Jackson, located at 1 Acy Avenue, effective Sept. 1.

The Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol, part of the nonprofit Pro Seniors organization, recently announced its partnership with multiple Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across Ohio, including the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), to drive awareness of medical identity theft and stop scammers in their tracks.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) will be hosting an in-person Advisory Council Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 24 and is inviting interested community members to attend and participate. The AAA7 covers 10 core counties in southern Ohio, including: Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. There will be a virtual meeting option available for those who are unable to attend in person.

The 41st annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), is back in person for 2023 after a few years of “virtual only” due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event is being moved to a new location and a different time of the year from years past.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is thrilled to announce that its “Porch Talk” program received a 2023 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of the highest honors

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is thrilled to announce that its “Porch Talk” program received a 2023 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), has worked hard this State budget season to advocate for home care workers

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. According to the U.S. Administration for Community Living, elder abuse refers to any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.