It’s time to clean out your medicine cabinet, and drop off unused drugs | News, Sports, Jobs - The Vindicator (vindy.com)

Adding 500 steps in a day can lower the risk of heart failure for older adults. That's only about a quarter mile. #GetAMoveOn #HealthyAging #SeniorFitness #AgingWell #AgeFriendlyCities #Cardiovasculardisease #HeartAttack #Stroke #CVD

“It is more important than ever that the voices of our long-term care residents – and all those receiving long-term care and services – are heard, and that their needs and concerns are acted upon.” -Office of the State LTC Ombudsman for Ohio Learn more during Residents’ Rights Month: aging.ohio.gov/rrm

"It’s important for everyone 65 and over — even those who already have a #Medicare plan — to use the Medicare enrollment period to review their options and get up-to-date with new rules." cleveland.com/metro/2023/10/…

With multiple plan options & marketing pitches, it can be difficult to know what is legitimate or fraudulent. Be wary of any #Medicare communication seeking personal information or money in exchange for help with enrollment or services. insurance.ohio.gov/about-us/commu…

Is it almost snow season again already? Stay safe in the coming winter months with helpful tips on our website. ❄️aging.ohio.gov/wintersafety❄️

Find out more about the "silent thief of sight" preventblindness.org/glaucoma-finan…

"Because you're paying good money for #Medicare coverage, it's important to make the most of it. Here's how you can go about that if you're new to Medicare." 3 Ways You Can Make the Most of Medicare As a New Enrollee | The Motley Fool fool.com/retirement/202…

The Ohio Department of Aging staff donned their favorite red outfits to support National Wear Red Day, a day design to raise awareness of heart disease. Learn more: nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/…

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S. But it’s largely treatable if you act as soon as you recognize the symptoms: 👉 Face drooping 👉 Arm weakness 👉 Speech difficulty 📲 Time to call 911

Did you miss the news? Yesterday, Governor Mike DeWine and ODA debuted Ohio’s Nursing Home Quality Navigator. The web-based tool allows Ohioans to find and compare nursing homes in their area to make the best choices for their long-term care. Learn more: aging.ohio.gov/navigator

From Dept. of Insurance: watch for fraudulent #Medicare claims made with Medicare numbers for medical supplies, most notably urinary catheters, back and knee braces, and glucose monitors. Report any scams to ProSeniors:proseniors.org/ohio-smp/

For #OlderAdults, good sleep isn't just a bonus—it's a key part of #AgingWell. Learn more about age-related sleep changes in honor of #SleepAwarenessWeek.👇 bit.ly/3Tpogxv

This week is National Sleep Awareness Week.....the same week we Spring Forward and lose an hour of sleep! If you're having trouble adjusting to the time change, you are not alone. Here are some things you can do to readjust your internal clock and get the Zzzs you need.

Does #Medicare offer any financial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs?gazette.com/seniors/savvy-…

Elder Law Guys: Know your options during this year's Medicare open enrollment season | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

How to get free, unbiased #Medicare enrollment advice news5cleveland.com/news/local-new…

"While seniors are on track to benefit from a cost-of-living adjustment to their Social Security payments in 2025, they will also be faced with increased costs for their healthcare as certain #Medicare premiums are set to become more expensive." wkbn.com/news/national-…

Doctors encourage #vaccines as whooping cough cases increase in Northeast Ohio | Ideastream Public Media ideastream.org/health/2024-12…