Nina R. Keller, Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7 November 2020 Monthly Column National Family Caregiver Month is celebrated each year in November and is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. …
According to the National Council on Aging, falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. Falls threaten older adults’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. The good news is that they are preventable and there are proven steps people can take to reduce their risk. The …
National Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events to be Held on Saturday, October 26 Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, Gallia County Citizens for Prevention and Recovery (CPR), Meigs County Sheriff’s Department, Meigs County Prevention Coalition, and Holzer Health System are offering a Drug Take Back Drive-Thru events on Saturday, October 24 at the Holzer Gallipolis Campus (at …
Bossard Memorial Library generously donated 80 build-your-own-Bears and Buddies, which are frog-themed, to the Holzer Heritage Foundation. Shown pictured is Rachael Barker, Youth Services Program Coordinator, Bossard Memorial Library, and a sample of the buddy donation. These frogs will be provided to our inpatient pediatric unit for patients to build during their stay at Holzer. The entire staff of Holzer Health System joins in expressing …
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During the month of September, National Falls Prevention Week is observed, a national campaign to educate older adults, their caregivers, and health professionals about the dangers of falling and the steps to prevent falls. According to the National Council on Aging, falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. Falls …
During this time when families have found themselves more isolated, it is important to reach out to others to find help and support. Through the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), a Caregiver Telephone Support Group has been developed for the ten counties the Agency serves which includes Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, …
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The University of Rio Grande athletic department has announced that it has sponsorship opportunities available for the two new digital scoreboards which will be installed inside the Newt Oliver Arena next month. One scoreboard measures 11’x 18′, while the other will be 9’x 16′. The new scoreboards will offer different types of advertisement which were …
Fairs across Ohio and the country continue to struggle with the decision of what to do about their respective fairs. At a special meeting of the Gallia County Agricultural Society, the Fair Board continued to discuss the Covid-19 situation and how it would affect the upcoming Junior Fair. Directors reviewed the “Responsible Restart Ohio” guidelines …
4G LTE Expansion Will Give AT&T Customers and FirstNet Subscribers Better Access to Mobile Internet GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, May 5, 2020 — AT&T* customers and FirstNet subscribers in Gallia County got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell tower to enhance the area’s 4G LTE coverage and help give residents and first …
Senior Farmers’ Market Program Expands $50 in Coupons Available for Eligible Seniors During the Summer of 2019, the Ohio Department of Aging announced that part of the State budget for 2020-2021 would include funding to support an increase in access to healthy, locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables for older Ohioans. Historically, this type of …