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New Law Adds Graduation Options For High School Seniors This Year
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio high school seniors stressed out about graduation can rest a little easier. High schools do not have to give the American history standardized test this year. And they will have other options to graduate seniors who do not pass the standardized tests required for other subjects. This was made possible… Read More
Telemedicine Sounds Great, But There Are Barriers, Too
By: Carter Barrett | Side Effects
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Side Effects) — As soon as COVID-19 hit, there was a massive jump in telemedicine visits. A Centers for Disease Control study found that in March 2020 there was a 154% increase compared to the previous year. Now it’s clear the coronavirus has dramatically changed the way Americans get medical care. But some of these… Read More
Coronavirus Takes a Terrible Toll on Ohio Valley Nursing Homes
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — The coronavirus is taking a terrible toll on nursing homes in the Ohio Valley. Well over a thousand residents and staff at nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia have tested positive for coronavirus, and dozens have died from COVID-19. Residents in these facilities are already… Read More
Athens Senior Center Weighs Continued Operations
By: WOUB Staff reports
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Senior Center will close on Monday, March 16 while the staff meets to plan whether to change its schedule. The center is challenged by its location inside the Athens Community Center which will remain open. However, Andy Stone, the city’s service safety director said before and after-school care will… Read More
Tech Fair for Seniors
FREE TECHNOLOGY FAIR This event is provided for seniors who would like assistance with their laptops, iPads, cell phones, etc. Ohio University students volunteer this service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Community Center, Room B, 11am-2pm Please bring your own charged devices
The Athens Village presents a Tech Fair
Need help with your cellphone? Can’t figure out that tablet that the kids gave you? Other tech questions? Come to ACEnet with your charged device on Saturday October 19 between 12:30 and 3pm. Friendly students with lots of expertise will be waiting to help you through those #$%^& devices. When: Sat., Oct. 19, 12:30 through… Read More
SeniorBEAT Nelsonville Community Listening Session
Adults 55 years and older are invited to a community conversation to share ideas for older adult activities in Nelsonville. We welcome you to join us at the Nelsonville Public Library in the Large Meeting Room to have conversation about SeniorBEAT. The listening session will be a time for community members to provide feedback and… Read More
SeniorBEAT Singing Group
The SeniorBEAT Singing Group, free for adults ages 55 years and older, meets the third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Athens Community Center in Multipurpose Room C. SeniorBEAT members are encouraged to bring their voices and listening ears to share in singing together. If you have a talent to share, instruments… Read More
SeniorBEAT Food for Thought Program
SeniorBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program meets the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m., usually at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Lower Level Room 8 or 10. Join us and bring a friend. Light refreshments will be… Read More
SeniorBEAT History Group
SeniorBEAT History Group, free to adults ages 55 years and older, meets the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., usually at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Lower Level Room 8. Presenters range from local historical society associates to a variety of other community members who offer a wealth of information about historical interests. In… Read More
SeniorBEAT Book Club
The SeniorBEAT Book Club, free for adults ages 55 and older, meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the O’Bleness Hospital WillowView Café. In July, we will enjoy coffee together and have a lively conversation about the mystery themed novel, The Lying Game by Ruth Ware. Join a lively discussion with the SeniorBEAT… Read More
Fall Prevention Friday
On Friday, March 29th at 10:00am-12:00pm, The Athens Village will be hosting Fall Prevention Friday at The Athens Public Library. Learn how to increase your awareness of balance, and prevent falls. There will be Fall Prevention Jeopardy and a demonstration of an introduction to Tai Chi. This event is open to the public, and encourage… Read More
The Athens Village Tech Fair
Did you miss the Tech Fair? Friday, February 15th, The Athens Village will be having a Tech Fair from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at the Athens Public Library, weather be willing. The Village’s volunteers will help you with any questions you have about your cell phone, smart watch, tablets, or computers. Please charge your devices before… Read More
The Athens Village presents a Tech Fair
The Athens Village announces a Tech Fair! Do you want to take photos with your phone? Change your ring tone? Download files to your tablet? Delete or add a contact on your cellphone? Ask any question about your device? Friendly students will be at the Athens Public Library to help you understand what to do and… Read More
Athens County Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Athens County Elder Abuse Awareness Day Friday, June 15th 10am – 11:30am at the Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens Guest Speaker will be Debbie Gibson, Court Administrator Of Athens County Juvenile & Probate Courts The event will focus on recognizing and reporting elder abuse. Refreshments will be available. This is event is… Read More
Senior Safety and Preparedness Day
May is Older Americans Month across the nation. Athens County is highlighting this celebration with Athens County Senior Safety Day on Thursday, May 17th at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 West Union Street in Athens, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Many groups from around Athens County have been working for months to plan a fun and… Read More
Snookered: Pool Tournament Ban Has Seniors Wondering Who Calls The Shots
By: Nicole Erwin | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Billy Hobby’s days are largely filled by two things: church and pool. “I play everyday, mostly,” Hobby said, sitting next to his wife, Barbara. “Well, I enjoy watching him play,” Barbara Hobby said. “He’s got health problems, can’t go out of town and play all the time.” Billy and Barbara were in Cadiz, Kentucky, about… Read More