Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/19/2024 - 6:56am
The Wood County Committee on Aging is sponsoring its 18th Annual Poetry Contest, themed “A Moment in Time.”
The contest is open to Wood County residents age 50 and over. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 29 at 4 p.m.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/19/2024 - 6:54am
AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards with “Killers of the Flower Moon” taking the top honor for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Fri, 01/19/2024 - 6:50am
With much of the state experiencing below-freezing temperatures and winter weather, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is encouraging older Ohioans and caregivers to be prepared.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 8:59am
Today, there are 220,000 Ohioans living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia – and by 2025, that number is expected to hit 250,000. Almost 500,000 Ohioans are providing care to people living with the disease in our communities across the state; two-thirds of these caregivers are women.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 8:58am
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. There is, however, some confusion now about the difference between palliative care and hospice.
Published by twalro@presspub... on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 6:54am
Rain or shine, over 2,600 registrants and 434 teams from the Northwest Ohio community showed up to walk at eight local Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, raising more than $656,000 to provide care, support and services of the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter that are available
Published by twalro@presspub... on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 6:52am
Women typically go through menopause between the ages of 45-55. It's a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle. This transition can usher in many symptoms, including hot flashes, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.
