“You know what? Slow gets you there. You don't have to go out like you're doing a marathon gardening trick. Slow gets you there. Slow down, sit down, enjoy what you have planted,” said Sandra Kennedy, an Allen County Master Gardener. “This is the same to save all of us, older, aging people. You don't stop gardening when you get old, you get old when you stop gardening, and that's the truth. Think about that—be rejoice in your oldness.”
The secure, onsite shredding event will take place Thursday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to noon in front of the agency’s office at 2423 Allentown Road, across from Walmart. The event offers residents a safe way to dispose of personal documents, check stubs, credit cards, and other paper materials that contain personal information.
Pictured: Elder senior woman patient holding bed rail.
The Allen County Council on Aging hosting a Medicare update with a staff member from the Ohio Department of Insurance. They encourage seniors to look over their plans to see if it's still the best one for them. They say that there are times things can change and if you don't review your policy it could cost you.
The Lima Kiwanis hearing all about the Allen County Council on Aging and what they do for individuals 60 years of age and older. Outreach supervisor Gerry Burton explains about the programs such as "Chore", adult day services, transportation services, and their resource specialists. Connecting seniors with the right Medicare plan is a major resource they offer that has been saving people thousands of dollars.
In honor of National Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Agency on Aging partnered with WiltonKeck, for a 3- hour shred-a-thon to help members of the community dispose of personal documents like receipts, credit card offers, or any other mail that might contain personal information.
The Allen County Council on Aging honored three of their employees that have been helping out area seniors for decades. Judy Jacomet, Ella Napier, and Lorain Lovett were recognized at a special ceremony on Wednesday.
The Area Agency on Aging 3 is inviting people out to a Drug Take Back event on Monday morning. The agency will be setting up a drive-thru style event where people can drop off old medications and prescriptions for free.
If you'll be seeing elderly parents or other family members the Holiday weekend, it's a good time to make sure they're in good health. Aging experts from the Baylor College of Medicine suggest asking older relatives if they have had their yearly check-up.
