Ohio Department of Aging
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Ohio has an active network of more than 400 full- and part-time senior centers. Senior centers share the state's mission to promote the dignity, self-determination and well-being of older Ohioans, and they do so in ways that uniquely fill the needs of the people they serve.
These centers offer older Ohioans, including baby boomers, a place to go for social activities, trips, volunteer opportunities, health screenings, health and consumer education, creative arts, exercise, wholesome meals and more. In many areas, centers also act as community focal points, creating unique intergenerational activities.
Senior centers have been the foundation of the state's aging network since the network was first created. Many multipurpose senior centers work with local partners to provide home- and community-based services that allow many Ohioans to age in place instead of moving to more expensive and restrictive institutional care. These services, which include home-delivered meals and transportation services, allow older adults to remain independently in their own homes.
Senior centers are inextricably linked to their communities. For all the support and services they provide, they are, in large part, reliant on the support of contributors, volunteers, voters, community leaders and others for their continued success.
FOR ALL OF THESE REASONS, I, TED STRICKLAND, Governor of the State of Ohio, do hereby proclaim May 11 - 17, 2008 as OHIO SENIOR CENTER WEEK
throughout the state of Ohio and urge all Ohioans and communities to visit and support their local senior centers.
Ted Strickland
Governor
Ohio Department of Aging