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Gaining Independence by Moving Into Assisted Living Facility
I would like to introduce Anthony who is currently living at Vancrest of Van Wert ALF. Anthony became ill soon after college and had to...
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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Changing Volunteer Roles in the Face of the Pandemic:Â Becoming a Friendly Caller
Jean McGuire became an Retired Senior Volunteer (RSVP) in 2019 with the Area Agency on Aging 3. Jean is 72 years old and after working...
Aug 18, 20212 min read
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In Her Own Words - Find A Ride Helps Findlay Resident Stay Active
Submitted by: Shannon Hadding - Mobility Navigator
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Awakenings Program Helps Victims of All Kinds of Abuse
Submitted by: Anna Hairston, MSW - Awakenings Care Coordinator The Awakenings team received a referral from a community health agency...
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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Dining to Improve Socialization and Health Program (DISH)
More than ¼ of adults aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated. Loneliness and social isolation in older adults is a...
May 19, 20212 min read
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Restored Sense of Life
Submitted by: Dre White, Health Education Coordinator Sometimes the most powerful takeaways of our services come from feedback we receive...
Apr 23, 20212 min read
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Grateful for PASSPORT
Submitted by: Julie Rhodes, LSW - Community Options Care Manager John, who has been on the PASSPORT program for seven years states “one...
Mar 30, 20212 min read
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Senior Farmers' Market
Living on a fixed income can be challenging and sometimes I have had to choose lesser quality produce because that is all my budget will...
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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OHCW Helps 14-yr old to Remain at Home
Submitted by: Kris Romo, LSW - Ohio Homecare Waiver Program Care Manager Landon is 14 years old and a very happy child all of the time,...
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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Home Delivered Meals Takes the Burden Off
Submitted by: Stacy Moore, Care Coordinator Husband and wife, Carl and Nancy, receive meals through the Area Agency on Aging 3’s Home...
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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Friendly Volunteers Can Make Someone's Day
Like many people living in Northwest Ohio, Linda, now age 69 years-young, has lived in her small town of Ottawa her entire life. Linda...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
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Heaven on Earth
Submitted by: Ginny Recker, LSW - Retired Senior Options Care Manager I would like to introduce you to Diane. She currently resides in...
Oct 19, 20203 min read
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PASSPORT Program Cares for a Caregiver
Submitted by: Lori Clapsaddle LSW, Senior Options Care Manager Rosemary was born in Logan County. Rose, as her family and friends call...
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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Friendly Caller Volunteer During Pandemic
Submitted By: Miranda Ridenour, RSVP Program Director During the beginning of COVID 19 with Volunteers and everyone staying safe at home,...
Aug 31, 20202 min read
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MasksOn Movement in Ohio
Written by: Jolene Molaski, Marketing Coordinator With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect people throughout the state there is a...
Jul 15, 20202 min read
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Find A Ride: Assisting During Pandemic
Submitted By: Beca Sheidler, VP of Mobility Management Kathy C. is a 58-year-old woman who currently resides in Celina, Ohio. Kathy...
Jul 15, 20202 min read
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Rise Up to Recover
Anna Hairston, MSW, LSW; Care Coordinator Awakenings was originally contacted by Adult Protective Services (APS) for a woman who had been...
Jun 26, 20201 min read
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Going from Assisted Living to an Apartment: PASSPORT helps people live independently
Submitted By: Teressa Lee, Care Manager Kimberly is a 62 year old and she was born in Lima but onceshe was married she moved to Norfolk,...
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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Local Homegrown Produce with Senior Farmers' Market
Submitted By: Allison Stehlik, VP of Community Living Services Born and raised in South Dakota, Twila feels there is nothing better than...
Feb 28, 20202 min read
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A Learning Process: Reflecting on a year at AAA3
So I have been at the Area Agency on Aging 3 for over a year now as the Marketing Coordinator. I come from a media background and boy has...
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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