When seniors hang on to a lot more stuff than necessary, they could be hoarding. Hoarding behavior should be addressed as it can be dangerous to a senior’s well-being. What is hoarding? Hoarding is the compulsive purchasing, acquiring, searching, and saving of items that have
Many people at or near retirement age are not ready to give up work entirely. For some, an encore career could be the perfect fit for those who want to earn an income while contributing to community needs. An encore career is a position for
The Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation has awarded VANTAGE Aging with a $23,190 grant. Funds will be used to purchase a new vehicle for VANTAGE’s Meals on Wheels of Northern Ohio Program. From VANTAGE Aging and the clients we serve, thank you! Meals on
Akron, Ohio (December 18, 2018) VANTAGE Aging has received a $23,190 grant from the Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation. Funds have been used to purchase a 2018 RAM Promaster City Tradesman Cargo Van. The vehicle is a much-needed addition to VANTAGE Aging’s Meals on
You worked hard and are now at or near retirement age. You want to stay active, but no longer want to commit to full-time work. You want to work on your own terms, give back to your community, or even start a new career path.
The eleventh annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will help deliver nutritious meals and compassion to Akron’s seniors Akron, Ohio (November 15, 2018) – VANTAGE Meals on Wheels is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event
When it comes to technology, older adults can sometimes have a bad reputation. But, this is often based on myth. People age 50 and older are becoming one of the largest groups of technology users. Some individuals are embracing technology beyond smartphones and Facebook –
Did you know that many Summit County seniors are eligible for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? If you are 60 or older, here is what you need to know about benefits you could be missing out on. What is the Supplemental
The world is changing. From the way we communicate to the things we do each day, many aspects of our lives are much different than they would have been 20, 30, and 40 years ago. A significant difference from past decades is that people are
A Comprehensive Resource Site for Summit County Seniors Akron, OH – The Summit Senior Coalition has announced the launch of GettingWiser.org, a comprehensive resource site aimed at empowering Summit County seniors and those with disabilities to help make getting older, better. The Summit Senior Coalition
