On-the-Job Experience (OJE) is part of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). To understand OJE, you must first understand how SCSEP works. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Ohio Department of Aging, VANTAGE Aging’s SCSEP program promotes the self-sufficiency of older
Before making a decision, we often consider value. It could be something as small as checking the expiration date on a carton of milk before pouring a glass. Or, you might be making a big purchasing decision, like a car. It’s likely that you will
Summit County, Ohio (October 2, 2018): Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties and VANTAGE Aging, which operates Meals on Wheels of Northern Ohio, have agreed to merge their operations, creating a strategic alliance designed to address the growing need for senior services in
VANTAGE Aging is excited to be participating in the Akron Community Foundation’s On the Table Akron! On the Table is a unique event where thousands of residents from all walks of life come together to share a meal and talk about actionable ways to strengthen
Community members and leaders got an inside look at how one local nonprofit is changing the way we view the aging experience. Summit County, OH – August 22, 2018 – VANTAGE Aging, a nonprofit serving the needs of older adults in 38 Ohio counties, opened
You might have heard that with age comes experience. But, have you ever thought about how that experience can benefit communities? Retired and older adults across the country are joining the movement that leverages experienced workers to create a positive impact at a local level.
Summit County, Ohio (June 25, 2018): VANTAGE Home Wellness Solutions is participating in Home Instead Senior Care Foundation’s GIVE65 campaign July 10-12 to raise funds that help seniors age in place in their own homes. GIVE65 is a 65-hour, crowd-fundraising event for nonprofits serving seniors.
Aging comes with challenges that can make some daily tasks difficult. But with small supports from home wellness providers and home wellness programs for seniors, older adults are able to stay independent in their own homes longer. VANTAGE Home Wellness Solutions client Roosevelt is 75
Portsmouth, Ohio (June 6th, 2018) VANTAGE Workforce Solutions announced the promotion of Sarah Redoutey as Project Director for the Portsmouth Region of the Workforce Solutions program. VANTAGE Workforce Solutions administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides paid, on-the-job training to adults age
Eating well and staying active is important at any age. But, our nutritional needs change as we grow older. Seniors have unique dietary requirements for promoting health, improving quality of life, and extending vitality. While proper nutrition is essential for aging in place, many seniors
