Lisa Mansfield is joining Vantage Aging as Director of Development and Community Partnerships. Mansfield joins the team following six years as Community Outreach Specialist with the Summit County Probate Court. In her new role, Mansfield will be responsible for the agency’s public relations and advancement
Spring has sprung! Now, it’s time to get our homes in order after a long, cold winter. Are you ready for spring cleaning? Try these simple tips to help get seniors’ homes clean, healthy, and organized. Work in small chunks of time We’ve all done
The month of March has lots going on – between the Spring Equinox, St. Patrick’s Day, and Nutrition Month (more on that later), Women’s History Month also spans these beautiful, warming thirty-one days in March. This month is one where the United States turns its
Romary is a graduate of Vantage Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. Funded by the Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Aging, SCSEP provides paid, hands-on training to job seekers age 55 and older who are trying to re-enter the workforce. By empowering older
Most of us know that eating healthy foods is an important part of staying well. But, did you know that our nutritional needs change as we age? We change as we grow older in ways that influence how our bodies work. Perceptional changes, such as hearing,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New leader to head senior services nonprofit beginning in March AKRON (February 22, 2023) – Summit County’s leading senior services provider has selected its next CEO. Kim Ventresca, who currently serves as chief operating officer for Red Oak Behavioral Health in Akron,
Giving back to the community can be deeply rewarding. While it requires some commitment, the benefits of volunteering can help older adults improve their health, relationships, and skillsets. But how do you know when you’ve found the right volunteer opportunity? Over 11 million Americans age
Being a family caregiver can sometimes feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world. But, you don’t have to do it alone. Building the right caregiving team can take some responsibilities off your shoulders and ensure that both you and your loved one stay
Confidence is key when it comes to getting a job. But for those who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, doubt and fear are often associated with re-entering the workforce. It can be tough to remain confident in today’s
Sometimes, it takes a little extra push to help you reach your goals. Wooster native Sherry needed just that when she found herself needing a new career path. She needed a less physically demanding job and, having received a lot of assistance after a house
