Archive for the ‘Seniors’ Category

Woman takes ‘passport’ out of nursing home

By Autumn Lee on Friday, December 11th, 2009

It’s not even Christmas, and Patricia Oren has already received several “blessings.”
The Gibsonburg resident…

Issue 4 seeks replacement levy to assist area’s elderly

By Kristen Rapin on Friday, October 16th, 2009

The Area Office on Aging (AOoA) is seeking a .45 mills replacement levy, Issue 4,…

Dealing with medication problems and the elderly

By Debra Sorensen on Friday, October 9th, 2009

At 83 years old, Martha still lived in her own home and enjoyed working in…

Community aging services and long-term care

By Debra Sorensen on Friday, September 11th, 2009

There are many private, religious and government organizations across the country that provide supportive services…

Kaptur marks ninth year for senior nutrition program through AOoA

By Caitlin McGlade on Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Betty Wesley walked away from a mini-farmers market with a bag stocked full of fresh…

Wilkowski proposes cuts that would fund senior citizen program

By Caitlin McGlade on Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Democratic Mayoral Candidate Keith Wilkowski announced Aug. 6 that as mayor he would cut 10…

Family reunions are a good time for family planning

By Debra Sorensen on Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Summertime brings a lot of family time. With family reunions, picnics, weddings and other events,…

Program pays family members for taking care of Mom and Dad

By Debra Sorensen on Friday, July 10th, 2009

Looking for a way to help Mom and Dad pay for home care or assisted…

Regency Hospital fills niche in Toledo market

By Duane Ramsey on Friday, July 10th, 2009

Regency Hospital has been filling a niche for a long-term acute care (LTAC) facility in…

People 60 and over can still receive help to transition from analog to digital TV

By Caitlin McGlade on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

About one percent of the national population ages 65 and over cannot use their televisions…