Area Agency on Aging, Age With Us

Trae Turner and Randy Hutchinson with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging explain about the  Mobility Management program. Randy shares about the programs to help with travel training, Car-Fit, keeping active, socialization and mobility steps. You can learn more by going to AAA5Ohio.org or by calling 419-524-4144. 

Rick Meeker is a Community Living Manager with the Ohio District 5 Area on Agency. Rick talks Opioid Abuse & Mental Health Awareness in Senior Citizens in the latest podcast.  You can find more information by going online to aaa5Ohio.org or by calling 419 - 524 - 4144.

Bev Tatro, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Director, and Melissa Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator, at the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging discuss the Ombudsman program. Bev and Melissa explain exactly what they do and about volunteer opportunities available locally in the region. 

Rick Meeker is a Community Living Manager with the Ohio District 5 Area on Agency. Rick provides very important information about Adult Protective Services. The month of June is Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness month. During the podcast, Rick shares risk factors for older adults and how they can assist people.  

In the latest episode of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging podcast, CEO Duana Patton and Diane Ramey, Chief Clinical Officer, talk about housing for older adults.Recent data shows that the U.S. population, age 65 and older, has surged 43%. In 2012, there were 43 million in 2012 to 58 million in 2022.  Duana and Diane share important information and programs the Area Agency offers to help keep people in their homes.Learn more at www.aaa5ohio.org

Trae Turner, Chief of Community Living and Michelle Bailey, Wellness Coordinator, with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging, talks on the latest podcast about healthy living as people age. The Area Agency has many wonderful programs like a free workshop called "Tai Chi for Arthritis and Prevention, Matter of Balance, DEEP, Active Living and many more.Learn  about all of the wonderful work the organization does in the 9 county region in the latest episode of the Age with us, podcast series.

Sue Montgomery, Community Outreach Coordinator, Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging shares about all of the wonderful work the organization does in the 9 county region. Sue gives the history of the agency, which is celebrating their 50th anniversay in 2024. Learn about all of the programs they have to assist people locally in communities all across the area.