Wellness classes provided by the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) are continuing over the phone due to the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning January 26, 2021, through March 2, 2021, the AAA7 will be offering the popular Diabetes Self-Management Program through a telephone conference call. The format will allow the AAA7 to connect and support […]
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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 find 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 is being started for just this reason for the ten counties the Agency serves which includes Adams, Brown, Gallia,
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Nina R. Keller, Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7 April 2020 Column As with the rest of the country and the world, our Agency is adjusting with how District 7 (AAA7) and its network of service providers are considered part of the essential services during the pandemic as we continue to serve the
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The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) has made the decision to cancel its annual Senior Citizens Art Show due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The health and safety of the participants and local communities is vitally important to the AAA7. Originally scheduled for late May and early June, the Art Show would have
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The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) reminds the public that AAA7 and its network of service providers are considered part of the essential services during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The AAA7 serves the most vulnerable populations according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), covering ten counties in Southern Ohio including Adams, Brown,
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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 access has been offered through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, which
Volunteer Advocates Needed Nina R. Keller, Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7 February 2020 Column We have a unique opportunity at the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) for those who are interested in serving as a volunteer advocate for nursing home residents. This opportunity is made available through our Regional Long-Term
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Helpful information including Agency highlights, facts and figures were included in the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 2018 Annual Report that was recently presented during the Agency’s Annual Meeting at The Ohio State University Endeavor Center in Piketon, Ohio. The AAA7 provides services to ten counties in Ohio including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland,
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Training Scheduled for Late October Interested in being trained to help your community better manage their chronic disease conditions? The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is looking for community leaders to assist with facilitating its Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-Management Programs. Community leaders/coaches will continue to support the classes in their individual communities
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