Allen County Adult Protective Services is encouraging residents to wear purple on June 15 in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Officials hope the campaign will raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect and exploitation while connecting seniors with resources that help them remain safe and independent.
Lima Senior High School Tri-M Music Honor Society students performed for residents at local retirement communities as part of a service project. The performances provided entertainment for seniors while giving students valuable real-world musical experience.
“Satin Strings” played their concert music for residents at Luther Pines Senior Community.
A local senior living program is giving residents a chance to connect directly with local government.
The Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is holding its annual Christmas garage sale this weekend.
Otis and Jessie Pearson shared how the fair has become a cherished part of their lives. “We have been coming to the fair eating hamburgers at the stand over there for the last 30 years. We have enjoyed coming and meeting people that we've known and people that we are we are meeting. It's just good to be out here and mingle with the people.”
The West Ohio Food Bank received community support Saturday morning during its personal hygiene item drive.
As the Walking the Wards series continues, Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith made a special stop at the Allen County Council on Aging.
On Saturday, Aug. 2, the food bank will host a Personal Hygiene Item Drive to collect essential products that are not covered by many benefit programs, such as SNAP, which many seniors rely on.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio is committed to combatting fraud in all its forms, and in particular, financial schemes that target older victims for their money.