First Call 2-1-1, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide have furnished a list of places that can provide free tax help to low and moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. This service is offered in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
If you are unsure whether you qualify for assistance, call 2-1-1 (or 419-522-4636). More…
Brighten up your winter days with a spark of creativity – the Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department has planned art events for young and old during the month of January, and you can make plans to attend. Details for each event are below; they request pre-registration to ensure that the appropriate amount of supplies are available. More…
This week brought wintry conditions, including snow, ice, and cold temperatures, which can disrupt our lives and introduce increased risks for older adults. At times when severe weather is forecasted or has just occurred, don’t forget to check on elderly friends, family members and neighbors to ensure that they are okay.
Check their home: Is the temperature comfortable? Are they heating it safely? Are outdoor walkways clear of snow, ice, and debris? More…
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, We ACT, and Richland County Children Services are partnering along with many community organizations to collect socks for nursing home residents. Socks will be donated to local nursing facilities.
Public drop-off sites collecting socks include: Richland County Children’s Services, Area Agency on Aging, First Christian Church of Ashland, Ashland County Council on Aging, Ontario Lions Club, Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital, Ashland Public Library, Shelby Community and Senior Center, Mansfield St. Peter’s Parish, City of Mansfield Administrative Office (Safety Director Lori Cope), and Marion Technical College. More…
Since 1976, 486 outstanding older Ohioans have been inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, including Mansfield’s Mary L. McDonald just last year (read that 1812Blockhouse post here).
The Ohio Department of Aging is once again accepting nominations for this statewide prestigious recognition. The Hall of Fame honors current or long-time Ohio residents age 60 and older who have made and continue to make a lasting impact on their communities, their professions or their vocations. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov/halloffame to nominate someone you know. More…
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. is excited to invite the public to attend its 11th annual Positive Aging Expo.
The Positive Aging Expo will be held on Tuesday, September 24 at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Expo is a free event and open to all. More…
If constructed as hoped, a total of 171 new affordable senior living units and over $28 million in investment would be coming to Mansfield.
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has released information about 2019 applicants for the 9% Housing Tax Credit, and two potential local developments are included. One would occupy a very familiar spot for Mansfielders. More…
On Thursday night, membership in the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame grew to a total of 474 with the induction of 12 outstanding older Ohioans at a special ceremony in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium in Columbus.
Included among those inductees was Mary McDonald of Mansfield. More…
The AARP Driver Safety Program, sponsored by Richland Public Health, will have a class on Tuesday, May 22. The class will be in the Corley Room (lower level, rear parking lot, back entrance) at Richland Public Health, 555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield. More…
Certain types of medications and drug combinations can cause dizziness, drowsiness and confusion and could contribute to a life-changing fall in older adults. The Ohio Department of Aging, through its STEADY U Ohio initiative, is partnering with the Ohio Pharmacists Association, Ohio’s colleges of pharmacy, and pharmacies around the state to help older Ohioans and their caregivers understand and minimize the risk of falling potentially caused by the medicines they take to remain healthy. More…
The AARP Driver Safety Program, sponsored by Richland Public Health, will have a class on Tuesday, March 27. The class will be in the Corley Room (lower level, rear parking lot, back entrance) at Richland Public Health, 555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield. More…
The AARP Driver Safety Program, sponsored by Richland Public Health, will have its last class of 2017 on Tuesday, November 14. The class will be in the Corley Room (lower level, rear parking lot, back entrance) at Richland Public Health, 555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield.
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists age 50 and older. The class is a one-day four-hour course. The course uses the “Smart Driver” information that was completely revised in 2014 with new material and videos. More…
The AARP Driver Safety Program, sponsored by Richland Public Health, will have a class on Tuesday, July 25. The class will be in the Corley Room (lower level, rear parking lot, back entrance) at Richland Public Health, 555 Lexington Ave., Mansfield. More…
The AARP Driver Safety Program, sponsored by Richland Public Health, will have its first class of 2017 on Tuesday, March 21. The class will be in the Corley Room (lower level parking lot) at Richland Public Health, 555 Lexington Ave.
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists age 50 and older. The class is a one-day four-hour course that keeps older drivers up-to-date on changes in our roadways and vehicles as well as how to compensate for normal age-related driving changes. More…
