Senior news

MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is offering a free virtual memory screening as part of Older Americans Month.

Screenings are conducted through secure videoconference. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.

Results are not a diagnosis of any particular condition, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

To schedule a free virtual memory screening appointment or for more information about brain health and lifestyle choices that can help promote healthy aging, visit AFA's website at www.alzfdn.org or call AFA's Helpline at 866-232-8484.

AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, has reopened. 330-953-1416; austintownseniorcenter.org.

The schedule for today is video, 9 a.m., "Tour of Scotland, England and Wales"; Bible study, 9 a.m.; senior spinning, 9 a.m.; senior sculpt, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; cards (500 bid), 10 a.m.; fencing, 10 a.m.

SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Liberty residents 60 and older may sign up for the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program. Contact Marcy Orlando, police secretary, at 330-759-1315, or Joy, fire secretary, at 330-759-0363, Ext. 102.

NARFE CANCELS MEETINGS: NARFE National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 14 is canceling its spring meetings through June due to COVID-19 concerns. Meetings should resume in September.

Refer questions to Nancy at 330-953-0077.

TEACHERS SUSPEND LUNCHEONS: Mahoning Retired Teachers Association has suspended luncheon meetings for May and June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A determination will be made at a later date as to the luncheon meetings for September, November and December.

FOOD DELIVERY: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is partnering with various agencies for Families First Coronavirus Response Act funding for no-contact food deliveries to seniors 60 and older.

Agencies for Mahoning and Columbiana counties include Easter Seals, 330-884-2513, and Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929.

ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer's Association's online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information on topics such as care at home, community services and housing options.

The Alzheimer's Association offers numerous caregiver support groups virtually. A number of dial-in telephone support groups have been added for additional support.

To learn about support groups and community education programs, visit the site or call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: Action and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, are presenting Seniors Offering Services for men and women 65 and older.

Three days a week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, game time, community awareness, movies and television, healthy cooking, chit-chat and humor, among other things. Once a week, lunch will be delivered while they participate in either game time, television, movies or guest speakers.

Pre-registration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.

Senior news

MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is offering a free virtual memory screening as part of Older Americans Month. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by visiting www.alzfdn.org.

Screenings are conducted through secure videoconference. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.

Results are not a diagnosis of any particular condition, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

To schedule a free appointment or for more information about brain health and lifestyle choices that can help promote healthy aging, visit www.alzfdn.org or call AFA's Helpline at 866-232-8484.

AUSTINTOWN SENIOR CENTER: The Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive, has reopened. 330-953-1416; austintownseniorcenter.org.

The schedule for today and next week follows:

• Today: Video, 9 a.m., "Tour of Scotland, England and Wales"; Bible study, 9 a.m.; senior spinning, 9 a.m.; senior sculpt, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; cards (500 bid), 10 a.m.; fencing, 10 a.m.;

• Monday: Video, 9 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m.; total body fitness, 9:30 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; painting class, 10 a.m.; senior spinning, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; bridge group, noon;

• Tuesday: Video, 9 a.m., "African Safari"; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; walking club, 10 a.m.; drum your way fit, 10 a.m.; chair yoga, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.; mahjong, 1 p.m.;

• Wednesday: Video, 9 a.m., "Winston Churchill"; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; dominos, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; beginner's ukulele, 11:30 a.m.; pizza party, noon; ukulele class, 12:30 p.m.; afternoon movie, 12:30 p.m.;

• Thursday: Video, 9 a.m., "State Parks"; wood carving, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; card playing, 10 a.m.; sewing and needle arts, 10 a.m.; video chair yoga, 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.; chair volleyball, 11:30 a.m.; bingo, 1 p.m.;

• May 28: Video, 9 a.m., "Tour of Scotland, England and Wales"; Bible study, 9 a.m.; senior spinning, 9 a.m.; senior sculpt, 10 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; cards (500 bid), 10 a.m.; fencing, 10 a.m.;

SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Liberty residents 60 and older may sign up for the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program. Contact Marcy Orlando, police secretary, at 330-759-1315, or Joy, fire secretary, at 330-759-0363, Ext. 102.

NARFE CANCELS MEETINGS: NARFE National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 14 is canceling its spring meetings through June.

Refer questions to Nancy at 330-953-0077.

TEACHERS SUSPEND LUNCHEONS: Mahoning Retired Teachers Association has suspended luncheon meetings for May and June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A determination will be made at a later date as to the luncheon meetings for September, November and December.

FOOD DELIVERY: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is partnering with various agencies for Families First Coronavirus Response Act funding for no-contact food deliveries to seniors 60 and older.

Agencies for Mahoning and Columbiana counties include Easterseals, 330-884-2513, and Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929.

Senior news

MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is offering a free virtual memory screening as part of Older Americans Month. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by visiting www.alzfdn.org.

Screenings are conducted through secure videoconference.

There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.

Results are not a diagnosis of any particular condition, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

To schedule a free virtual memory screening appointment or for more information about brain health and lifestyle choices that can help promote healthy aging, visit AFA's website at www.alzfdn.org or call AFA's Helpline at 866-232-8484.

SENIOR CLUB STILL ACTIVE: Lowellville Senior Citizens Club officers state that meetings will begin as soon as COVID-19 permits safe gatherings. In the meantime, members are reminded that the club is still active and if any member is sick or in the hospital, call Jean Rotz at 330-536-8228.

SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Liberty residents 60 and older may sign up for the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program. Contact Marcy Orlando, police secretary, at 330-759-1315, or Joy, fire secretary, at 330-759-0363, Ext. 102.

NARFE CANCELS MEETINGS: NARFE National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 14 is canceling its spring meetings through June due to COVID-19 concerns. Meetings should resume in September.

Refer questions to Nancy at 330-953-0077.

TEACHERS SUSPEND LUNCHEONS: Mahoning Retired Teachers Association has suspended luncheon meetings for May and June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A determination will be made at a later date as to the luncheon meetings for September, November and December.

FOOD DELIVERY: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is partnering with various agencies for Families First Coronavirus Response Act funding for no-contact food deliveries to seniors 60 and older.

Agencies for Mahoning and Columbiana counties include Easter Seals, 330-884-2513, and Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929.

ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer's Association's online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information on topics such as care at home, community services and housing options.

The Alzheimer's Association offers numerous caregiver support groups virtually. A number of dial-in telephone support groups have been added for additional support.

To learn about support groups and community education programs, visit the site or call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at

800-272-3900.

PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: Action and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, are presenting Seniors Offering Services for men and women 65 and older.

Three days a week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, game time, community awareness, movies and television, healthy cooking, chit-chat and humor, among other things.

Once a week, lunch will be delivered while they participate in either game time, television, movies or guest speakers.

Pre-registration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERS: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Mahoning Valley is looking for volunteers. For information, contact Leah at 330-480-0352, Ext. 3.

RSVP is a national service program for individuals 55 and older who want to volunteer in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These volunteers will also assist with community events.

The Senior Support Action Group is a coalition of community partners working together to assist seniors in the valley with access to food, transportation to medical appointments and companionship through the Phone Pals program.

OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is looking for volunteers to join the Ombudsman Program to advocate for excellence for those living in long-term care facilities.

Ombudsman help ensure that residents of long-term care facilities receive quality care and treatment. Volunteers will make phone calls and virtual visits to residents.

The training to become a certified volunteer will be provided virtually. Call 330-505-2338 for more information.

SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Liberty residents 60 and older may sign up for the Liberty Township Senior Watch Program.

Contact Marcy Orlando, police secretary, at 330-759-1315, or Joy, fire secretary, at 330-759-0363, Ext. 102.

FALL PREVENTION GUIDE: The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS joined with the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership and released an updated "Elderly Fall Prevention Resource Guide" for EMS providers and the general public.

Download a copy of the guide at www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/EMS5934.pdf.

Senior news

MEMORY SCREENINGS VIRTUAL: The Alzheimer's Foundation of America invites senior citizens to get a free virtual memory screening this May as part of Older Americans Month. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by visiting www.alzfdn.org.

Screenings take a few minutes and are a conducted through secure video conference technology. A computer, smart phone or tablet with a webcam and internet access is all that's needed -- there are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Results are not a diagnosis but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation. Screenings are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

To schedule a free appointment or for more information on promoting healthy aging, visit AFA's website at www.alzfdn.org or call AFA's Helpline at 866-232-8484.

SENIOR CLUB STILL ACTIVE: Lowellville Senior Citizens Club officers state that meetings will begin as soon as COVID-19 permits safe gatherings. In the meantime, members are reminded that the club is still active and if any member is sick or in the hospital, call Jean Rotz at 330-536-8228.

NARFE CANCELS MEETINGS: NARFE National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 14 is canceling its spring meetings through June due to COVID-19 concerns. Meetings should resume in September. Refer questions to Nancy at 330-953-0077.

TEACHERS SUSPEND LUNCHEONS: Mahoning Retired Teachers Association has suspended luncheon meetings for May and June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A determination will be made at a later date as to the luncheon meetings for September, November and December.

FOOD DELIVERY: Direction Home of Eastern Ohio is partnering with various agencies for Families First Coronavirus Response Act funding for no-contact food deliveries to seniors 60 and older.

Agencies for Mahoning and Columbiana counties include Easter Seals, 330-884-2513, and Jewish Family Services, 330-746-7929.

ALZHEIMER HELP ONLINE: The Alzheimer's Association's online Community Resource Finder at alz.org/crf provides ZIP code area-specific information on topics such as care at home, community services and housing options.

The Alzheimer's Association offers numerous caregiver support groups virtually. A number of dial-in telephone support groups have been added for additional support.

To learn about support groups and community education programs, visit the site or call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: Action and MYCAP, along with Christ Centered Church, are presenting Seniors Offering Services for men and women 65 and older.

Three days a week, seniors participate in virtual programs of exercise, classes, game time, community awareness, movies and television, healthy cooking, chit-chat and humor, among other things. Once a week, lunch will be delivered while they participate in either game time, television, movies or guest speakers.

Preregistration is required. Call Elisa Hosey at 234-232-9043 or Micki Coylar at 330-788-7530.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERS: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Mahoning Valley is looking for volunteers. For information, contact Leah at 330-480-0352, Ext. 3.