By Teresa Carr
Adams County Senior Council
The Adams County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. has something new coming up: Senior Walk “N” Talk. A Pathway to Community Support. “Every step brings seniors closer to helpful programs, services, and people.”
Our first Walk “N” Talk will be led by Hospice of Hope’s Melissa Young at Adams Lake State Park, 14633 State Route 41, West Union, OH 45693 on Tuesday, May 5 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. We hope you join us!
From the Ohio Department of Aging, March 20, 2026 – Ohio Department of Aging warns of scam calls targeting Golden Buckeye participants. Ohioans urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is alerting Ohioans to reports of a phone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the Golden Buckeye program.
Residents have reported receiving unsolicited calls from scammers attempting to obtain personal information, including protected data such as Social Security numbers. These calls are not from the Ohio Department of Aging.
“This is a phishing attempt. Do not share your personal information with anyone who contacts you claiming to be from the Golden Buckeye program,” said AGE Director Ursel J. McElroy. “The Golden Buckeye program will never call, text, or email you to request personal or financial information.”
Ohioans can report scam attempts to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at inquiries.ohioattornegeneral.gov. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this scam should contact their local law enforcement agency.
About AGE – The Ohio Department of Aging serves and advocates for the needs of Ohioans age 60 and older, as well as their families, caregivers, and communities. Programs include home and community-based long-term supports and services, as well as initiatives to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov. Contact: Brianne Betts, [email protected]
From the Adams County Health Department: Free Food Boxes Available. Community Support from Adams County Health Department & IPM Food Pantry
The Adams County Health Department has partnered with IPM Food Pantry to provide free food boxes to members of our community. If you or someone you know is in need of food, stop in and pick up a box or two. The boxes are easily accessible in our main lobby.
Location: Adams County Health Department, 560 Rice Drive, West Union, Ohio 45693. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What you need to do: Stop by during business hours and let the front desk know how many food boxes you will be taking. That’s it – no other requirements.
The Adams County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. has received numerous inquiries about medical alert systems and whether we know anything about them from other senior adults. While we do have a list of three companies with phone numbers that we will list here, please also go to: https://www.ncoa.org/product-resources/medical-alert-systems/best-medical-alert-systems for information on their take of “The Best Medical Alert Systems of 2026: Tested and Reviewed.”
• Medical Guardian at 1-800-764-8023
• VRI – Lifeline at 1-800-860-4230
• Life Alert at 1-800-990-0595
Just A Thought: “Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, and its power of endurance – the cheerful man will do more in the same time, will do it; better, will preserve it longer, than the sad or sullen.” ~Thomas Carlyle
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