The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities distributes a number of newsletters from its various partners and departments. Use the filtering options below to browse a publication archive dating back to 2020.
Aging Gracefully
Aging Gracefully is a monthly newsletter published and edited by the Senior Supports Committee at the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Presenters Jennifer Kinney and Claire Copa will provide an introduction to sensory stimulation / relaxation techniques and discuss benefits for the aging DD population.
As we get older, our nutrition needs can change. Older adults are vulnerable to malnutrition, which can increase the risk of falling, slower recovery times, possible hospitalizations, and other health complications. Fortunately, there are many resources that can assist us in making sure that seniors get healthy meals.
Four members of the Dementia Coalition presented at the fall Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) conference on November 5 on the topic "Creating a Dementia-Capable Community: A Collaboration of Disability and Aging Services in Northwest Ohio." These presenters shared about the work that has been underway for the past three years, and shared plans for the future as the work continues.
