Community Action Partnership http://tiny.cc/VBS6b(937) 548-8143 offers
low-income individuals and families programming and services that promote
self-sufficiency.
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 Institue of Health
(NIH) Senior Healthprovides
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) 444-2882http://www.aopha.org/
National
Council on Aging - www.ncoa.orgIncludes information on legislation directly
impacting older Americans.
FirstGov Senior Citizens Resources-www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtmlGovernment resource featuring information on
Social Security, Volunteerism and jobs for mature citizens
Department of Veteran Affairs- www.va.govA gateway to services for veterans including health care, benefits,
memorial and burial information.
National
Do-Not-Call List - www.ftc.gov/donotcallGives 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
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?
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/
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.
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 sidehttp://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: