COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT GRANTS
The Marion County Council on Aging is pleased to announce that the following agencies were awarded 2012 Community Enrichment Grants, to fund special projects and services for our local seniors. Council on Aging services are available to residents of Marion County age 60 and over, who live in an independent living situation, regardless of income.
1. Marion Senior Center: $1000 to assist with Ohio Senior Citizens Day activities
2. Dr. James Clark: $2000 for training to enhance memory, learning, task planning , etc
3. Love INC: $2500 to fulfill unmet needs of older adults, needs for which no other resources are available
4. Mobile Meals of Marion: $2000 to purchase, package, and deliver emergency meals for their clients
5. Burial Relief, Inc.: $2500 to assist with burial expenses for those seniors with no other resources
6. Marion Farmer's Market: $2500 to assist low-income seniors to purchase locally grown goods
7. Marion General Home Health: $2000 to purchase shower chairs and benches for home health clients
8. Y Men Service Club: $2500 to purchase materials to build and install wheelchair ramps
9. Marion Co. Recycling & Litter Prevention: $2500 to do a variety of projects/services for older adults, including appliance pick-up and recycling, leaf raking, medication disposal, etc.
Contact the Council on Aging at 740-387-0401 for further information about these and other services funded through the Senior Services Levy.
OSHIIP, the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is sponsored and coordinated by the Ohio Department of Insurance. OSHIIP provides free information and other health insurance services to people covered by Medicare. Medicare can seem very complicated, especially to people who are new to the program. Marion County now has several trained and certified volunteers that are available to meet with seniors and/or their caregivers, either in person or over the phone. Contact the Marion County Council on Aging at 740-387-0401 to learn more about OSHIIP services and volunteer locations.
IN-HOME COUNSELING FOR SENIORS
According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 20 % of all older adults suffer from depressive symptom. While it is not a normal part of growing older, depression can lead to impairments in physical, mental, and social functioning, and is often undiagnosed and therefore untreated. Older adults often have feelings of anxiety, grief, loss, and other health related issues, and may not know where to turn to for help. A new service entitled Senior Transition, sponsored by the Marion County Council on Aging, may help. Ronnie Henson, Licensed Independent Social Worker and clinical therapist, is available to come to the home and provide one-on-one counseling on a limited basis. She can assist seniors with finding a balance in life, as well as make referrals to other community resources. Senior Transitions is funded in part by the Union County Foundation. Contact the Marion County Council on Aging at 740-387-0401 for further details.
SENIOR SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE
If you are an individual or agency who provides a home or community-based service for older adults, related to health or safety issues, contact the Marion County Council on Aging! The Council on Aging is currently in the process of compiling their 2012 -2014 Senior Services Resource Guide. This will be the third edition of this popular publication, which contains many resources and services available for older adults living in Marion County. This 14 page booklet has listings for approximately 70 different agencies, along with phone numbers and other contact information. For more information on how to be considered for inclusion in the newest Senior Services Resource Guide, contact the Marion County Council on Aging at 740-387-0401.
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