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Aging and Caregiver Expo, Nov. 12 - Medicare and aging experts await attendees
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The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) is proud to present the Aging and Caregiver Expo, Mon., Nov. 12, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street. Parking and admission are free.
More than 50 vendors are joining COAAA to bring central Ohio seniors and caregivers vital information to enhance older adult health and independence. Participants can receive their flu shots, speak with Medicare and caregiver experts and tour the conservatory exhibits. |
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Mayor Michael B. Coleman endorses Issue 14
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Mayor Michael B. Coleman today met with area seniors and announced his official endorsement of Issue 14 the Senior Services Levy on the November 6th ballot. The current Senior Services Levy will expire at the end of this year and Franklin County Senior Options Program is asking voters to approve a renewal of the levy of .90 mill property tax to continue senior services.
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Aging agency seeks nominations for Hall of Fame
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Of more than 218,000 seniors living in central Ohio, the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) each year recognizes 10 exceptional older adults who have made significant contributions to the community.
The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 7, 2007. |
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Advisory Council Volunteers
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The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) is accepting volunteer applications from residents of Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette and Licking Counties to fill vacancies on the COAAA Advisory Council. |
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Hot Weather: tips and facts
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Why should adults over 50 worry about the heat? As adults age, they can’t cool down as easily. Also, older people may not feel hot, even though the temperature is dangerously high. Older adults are also less likely to feel thirsty, even when their bodies have lost dangerous
amounts of water. Heart disease, diabetes and some other diseases that are common among older adults can make it even more likely that they’ll have problems when it’s hot. Caregivers should check on older adults when temperatures hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Outstanding Service to Seniors Award
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The Union County Sheriff's Department took home the Outstanding Service to Seniors Award at the Central Ohio Senior Citizen's Hall of Fame. |
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Hall of Fame
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The 2007 Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductees were announced last week during a ceremony at the Martin Janis Center in Columbus. |
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2007 Farmers Market
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Information on the 2007 Farmers Market is now available on the LifeCare Alliance web page: http://www.lifecarealliance.org/12909.cfm |
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Medicare Recipients Warned to Resist Aggressive Marketing
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The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is urging Medicare recipients to be aware that some insurance companies are employing aggressive marketing tactics which may mislead consumers in order to sell Medicare Advantage products.
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