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
This year the Aging Gracefully newsletter will spotlight different resources, education, and information each month to assist you in supporting those with developmental disabilities. We will continue our focus on aging and persons who are diagnosed with or at risk of developing dementia.
· Hunger and food insecurity. How they’re affected by the pandemic. List of local food banks. Information about Medicaid Managed Care Plan coverage of transportation to food banks · Information about Senior Committee and call for newsletter feedback.
“Reading by the Colors” – Helen Irlen’s technique of using colored background or color transparencies to accommodate those with difficulties reading printed materials. Written by a committee member who has completed a training on Irlen techniques.
Trauma-informed care awareness for dementia caregivers. Trauma experienced by older people with disabilities who may have been in institutions. Behavior that may be exhibited as a result of trauma.
· Thriving instead of Surviving through Living with Intention o based on Good Life program · information about Area Office on Aging senior product and service expo (was eventually cancelled due to covid).
