For a little over five years, Amy Bateman has been a resident at the Sunshine Communities home in Walbridge, where she has been able to create bonds with her peers and enjoy herself.

This summer, AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving released a sweeping report that paints a stark picture of the state of family caregiving in America. “Caregiving in the U.S. …

Wood County Job & Family Services, Bowling Green Kiwanis and Wood County Committee on Aging are partnering to provide a joyful holiday to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Fans of Hollywood star Bruce Willis were shocked when the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia several years ago. Dementia adversely affects a person’s mind, memory and ability …

On Sept. 26, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the University of Toledo was recognized with a new federal research award totaling $387,549 from the National Institute on Aging, part …

This October, in honor of Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, the Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is launching the Ohio Residents’ Rights Council. This new …

Sharon Hanna, a docent at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) and an instructor at the Wood County Committee on Aging, recently led a group of senior art enthusiasts on an enlightening tour of the museum. …

AARP is urging seniors to review their Medicare plan options during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment, (now through Dec. 7) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for 2026, …

Recently, a Genoa Retirement Village resident got a chance to “Live A Dream” and cruise back in time at a local vintage car and truck museum.

On June 10, The Ottawa County Task Force on Aging held events at the Magruder Hospital Conference Center in conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

This year, older Ohioans are at risk of losing more than $60 million to scammers and fraudsters.

Hospice of Northwest Ohio provides specialized programs that address the specific needs of patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive disorders.

June is CPR and AED Awareness Month. If you don’t know how to do CPR, now is a good time to learn, since you never know when an emergency could happen.

As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s has climbed to more than 7 million for the first time, including 236,200 in Ohio, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Ohioans to take charge of their brain health.

On Friday, June 13, the Wood County Department of Job and Family Services, The Wood County Committee on Aging and the City of Bowling Green partnered to present an event in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Flag Day, too.