The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will hold a Senior Spring Extravaganza on May 24 at 10:00 AM at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield. This event, hosted by the Area Agency on Aging, is held in recognition of Older Americans Month, and offers guests entertainment, refreshments, information regarding aging issues, and a chance to win door prizes.
The Area Agency on Aging wants to bring our communities back together again with the theme being Communities of Strength. This year, we want to celebrate our senior citizens with a drive-thru festival. Tickets are free and must be presented the day of the event. Tickets are limited. Call for your ticket today at (567) 247-6487. More…
By 1812Blockhouse; Ohio District Five Area Agency on Aging
On Wednesday, Ohio District Five Area Agency on Aging announced the availability of the Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is three counties in north central Ohio — Richland, Knox, and Seneca.
Eligible participants receive ten $5 coupons to use a participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands.
This program helps low-income seniors access locally grown and fresh fruits and vegetables, while also supporting local farmers and those running farmers’ markets. More…
Area Agency on Aging, Farmers Markets, Fruits and Vegetables, Seniors
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United Church Homes, Inc. of Marion has welcomed two senior living communities to its growing network of older adult communities.
In January 2021, UCH signed a management services and support contract with the Board of Directors of Community Care of Rutherford County (CCRC, Inc.) to support the operation of its 131-bed skilled nursing community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
On March 1, UCHM entered a three-year contract to provide management support services to Mansfield Memorial Homes in Mansfield. More…
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The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is pleased to announce the virtual groundbreaking of Ritter’s Run Apartments on Tuesday, March 23 at 11 AM on the Agency’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aaa5ohio.
Ritter’s Run Apartments is designed for adults age 55 and older and will be located at 200 Ohio Street in Mansfield. Twelve individual, one and two-bedroom, accessible apartments will offer affordable rents, which include utilities, off street parking, and is pet friendly. More…
On Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced a free, daily check-in by phone service for Ohio’s older residents to ensure their well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and beyond. The program was announced during Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s daily news conference.
The “Staying Connected” service is open to Ohio residents age 60 or older who have a valid phone number. Those living alone in the community are encouraged to consider enrolling. More…
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…
