Aging Connection: July 2007 - Ohio Department of Aging

Aging Connection

July 2007

In This Issue...

Director's Notebook: Golden Buckeye Now Includes Ohio's Best Rx
Beginning Sunday, July 1, 2007, Golden Buckeye cardholders will have access to the Ohio's Best Rx program through their Golden Buckeye cards.
Lifetimes of Trauma Take Toll on Seniors' Health
How seniors feel physically can be affected by the accumulation of psychological trauma they experienced in their lives.
Vision Loss, Other Impairments Don't Have to Mark the End of Reading
For many, the loss of vision can also mean the loss of a valuable connection to society. This can be particularly troubling to seniors who have spent their lives being connected.
Help Caregivers Access Adult Day Centers
Caregivers may feel reluctant to use adult day care services because they seem unfamiliar, or because a loved one is hesitant to try something new.
Check on Your Neighbors During Extreme Summer Weather
Severe summer weather hazards comes in many different forms, including severe storms, lightning, extreme heat, drought, flooding and more. Some older residents and people with disabilities may be more at risk and less able to prepare or react.