RESOURCES FOR SENIORS

Brethren Retirement Community -  www.bhrc.org

Greenville, OH       -                 

The LEADER in Senior Living Options

(937) 547-8000

Independent Living Homes

Assisted Living

Enhanced Living for Memory Care

Short Stay - for those who need additional help before returning to their home

Skilled Nursing Care -  24 hours a day, 7 days a week -  

Chosen Best Nursing Home by The Daily Advocate Reader 4 Consecutive Years

We not only care for those you love, we care for those who cared for you!

Mill Ridge Village -  Union, Ohio

A Vibrant, Active 55+ Independent Living Community

Located on 42 acres at the corner of Sweet Potato Ridge and Rinehart Roads in Union, Ohio (1 ¼ miles west of  State Route 48)

http://tiny.cc/qVvGu

937-832-6302

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Greenville Resources

City of Greenville  http://www.cityofgreenville.org/

Darke County Chamber of Commerce    Phone: 937.548.2102 http://www.darkecountyohio.com/

Miami Valley Better Business Bureau   www.dayton.bbb.org

(937) 222-5825

Newspapers

The Daily Advocate http://www.dailyadvocate.com/  (937) 548-3151

The Early Bird Newspaper  http://www.earlybirdpaper.com/  (937) 548-3330

Greenville Transit Service 937-547-1811 

Healthcare

Brethren Retirement Community  www.bhrc.org  937-547-8000  

Wayne Hospital www.waynehospital.com/  (937) 548-1141

Help for Low-Income Families

Community Action Partnership http://tiny.cc/VBS6b    (937) 548-8143 offers low-income individuals and families programming and services that promote self-sufficiency.

Schools   tiny.cc/uX4Xk

Greenville Senior High School         937-548-4188                   Grades 9 - 12

Greenville Junior High School         937-548-3202                   Grades 7 - 8

Greenville Middle School                  937-548-3525                   Grades 5 - 6

Greenville Intermediate School        937-548-2815                   Grades 3 - 4

Greenville Primary School                 937-548-1013                  Grades  K - 2

 DARKE COUNTY, OHIO RESOURCES

Darke Co Rural Services
Senior Center
116 E Third
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-8002

SCOPE Darke County
Senior Center
1469 Sweitzer Rd
Greenville, OH 45331
937 5488143

AGING

American Society on Aging - http://www.asaging.org/index.cfm  - the largest organization of multidisciplinary professionals in the field of aging. Their resources, publications, and educational opportunities are geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of people working with older adults and their families.

 National Institute on Aging      http://www.nih.gov/

National Institue of Health (NIH) Senior Health provides resources to people over 60 who use the Internet to learn more about their health and aging. Seniors can find answers to their medical questions on the Internet. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/

AOPHA

The Advocate Of Not-For-Profit Services For Older Ohioans
855 South Wall Street | Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: (614) 444-2882      http://www.aopha.org/ 

Eden Alternative  - Changing the Face of Aging http://www.edenalt.org/

Federal Agencies for Seniors

National Council on Aging - www.ncoa.org  Includes information on legislation directly impacting older Americans.

FirstGov Senior Citizens Resources   -  www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml   Government resource featuring information on Social Security, Volunteerism and jobs for mature citizens

Department of Veteran Affairs   - www.va.gov   A gateway to services for veterans including health care, benefits, memorial and burial information.

Official information and services from the U.S. government http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/FederalState.shtml

National Do-Not-Call List - www.ftc.gov/donotcall  Gives consumers control of telemarketing calls received at home.

AARP - Designed for individuals 50+  - provides useful information and resources on topics such as: health and wellness; economic security and work; long-term care and independent living; and personal enrichment. www.aarp.org

STATE AGENGIES FOR SENIORS

Our Local Area Agency on Aging - Created by the Older Americans Act of 1965, Area Agencies on Aging respond to the needs of the elderly in the communities they serve. They are advocates, planners, funders and educators, as well as providers of information and referral services. Area agencies work with public and private partners to respond to the unique needs of older citizens and families in their areas.

Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
Serving Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble & Shelby counties

6 South Patterson Blvd./#200
Dayton, OH 45402
1-800-258-7277
www.info4seniors.org

Facts about the Area Agency on Aging

http://www.ohioaging.org/pdf_files/Area_Agencies_on_Aging.pdf

Ohio Benefit Bank for low and moderate income Ohioans

Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) is a web-based computer program to connect low and moderate-income Ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits.
More than 4300 trained counselors are currently staffing hundreds of Benefit Bank sites.

Did you know that there are clinics in 86 of Ohio's 88 counties to help prepare and file federal and Ohio income tax returns at no cost to eligible Ohioans?

File your taxes for free if your household income is $54,000 or less with the OBB.
Free Online Self-Service https://selfserve.thebenefitbank.com/ums?ask=login&promo_code=ohiofilesfree

OBB Counselor Assisted https://secure.thebenefitbank.com/ums?task=locator

Ohio Benefit Bank Quick Check  This is tool to see if you qualify for tax credits and benefits through the Benefit Bank -http://resources.thebenefitbank.com/quickcheck/quickcheck-102308/qc.html

National Long Term Ombudsman Resource Center http://www.ltcombudsman.org/

HEALTH

Alzheimer's Association  http://www.alz.org/index.asp

Americans with Disabilities Act http://www.ada.gov/

American Heart Association   www.americanheart.org

American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org

American Lung Association http://www.lungusa.org/

American Diabetes Association   http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

National Institute of Health Senior Health - provides free publications on various topics such as the safe use of medicines and care giving. This easy-to-use website features health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases On this site you will find a wealth of health information about arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases in the form of summaries, information packets, and Q & A. Also available on the site is information about current research trials, and news and events. http://www.niams.nih.gov/

NetWellness: Senior Health - is a section of NetWellness, a site provided by the medical and health professional faculty at Case Western Reserve University, Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati. It provides information about many health issues related to aging, such as arthritis and nutrition, through clearly written articles and links for further information.  http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/aging/

The Brain Matters - a service of the American Academy of Neurology Foundation, highlights symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments of a variety of brain disorders. It also gives helpful information for family and friends of those with a disease, for educators, and for those who need to build a relationship with a neurologist.

http://www.thebrainmatters.org/index.cfm?key=1.1.1

 WebMD   The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and

                  information. This web site has the reputation of providing credible health  

                        information.    http://www.webmd.com/

MEDICINE

Rx-List
Includes drug interactions for the most commonly used agents, keyword search, alternative medicine, information and education. http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp

Drug Interaction Checker
An online tool that shows you potential interactions between your medications and other medications, foods, etc.  Additionally, it has a pill finder to identify a pill by a photo and marking, and a link to compare two drugs side by side   http://www.healthline.com/druginteractions

Senior Care (geriatric) Pharmacist

Older adults who wish to find a certified senior care
(geriatric) pharmacist who can conduct a thorough
medication review can visit:

www.ccgp.org/consumer/locate.htm
http://www.ascp.com/consumers/