Summit County, Ohio (June 13, 2018): Summit County Adult Protective Services is partnering with VANTAGE Aging for an Elder Abuse Awareness Luncheon Series in June, which is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The series consists of three luncheons across Summit County that will help seniors and their families
Summit County, Ohio (June 12, 2018): VANTAGE Aging is hosting the Senior Health & Services Fair this Wednesday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. The event includes services geared towards senior health and a farmers’ market. With over 600 in attendance annually, this
Discovering the things that give us a sense of purpose can be difficult, no matter what our age. Once we do figure out what fulfills us, however, we find empowering and positive experiences that elevate our wellbeing. For older adults, it’s especially important to understand
Every day, we are presented with choices. A lot of them are so seemingly small that we don’t notice just how many decisions we face. What did you wear today? What time did you leave the house? Where did you go? While these kinds of
Older adults face unique challenges when it comes to being active in the community. But, they might not become apparent until they’re faced head-on. It’s often small details that make the difference between an age friendly community that promotes a positive perspective on aging, and
Medicare will mail new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. Your card will have a new Medicare Number instead of your Social Security number. What is a Medicare card? Every person with Medicare should have a Medicare card. Your red, white, and blue Medicare
Colleen, 67, receives support from VANTAGE Home Wellness Solutions 3 times a week. With the help of her health aide, Colleen is able to stay independent at the home that has been in her family for decades. Colleen’s Story The oldest of 4 siblings, Colleen’s
VANTAGE Aging hosted the 2018 SOAR Awards (Summit Oscars for Aging Resources) yesterday, May 3, at The Tangiers. SOAR Awards recognize those who improve the lives of older adults in Summit County. The SOAR Awards were created in an effort to bring the community together
Kim Bowen, 62, will graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in sociology in July. During a social gerontology class, she heard about VANTAGE Aging and felt immediately connected. She is now a volunteer for the AmeriCorps Seniors program, the nation’s largest
Unexpected perspectives have a way of catching our eyes. Just ask Akron-based artist Jennifer Worden. For the last two years, she has created custom, one-of-a-kind awards for the VANTAGE SOAR Awards (Summit Oscars for Aging Resources). SOAR Awards recognizes the individuals and organizations who better
