Speaker's Bureau

The Area Agency on Aging offers speakers on selected topics to interested groups in our nine-county area.  Most presentations are free-of-charge.

Due to increasing demand, we reserve the right to limit the number of presentations to the same group during a calendar year.

To request a speaker, email Ann Finnicum, or call 937-341-3020 or 800-258-7277.

The following topics are available:

l      What is the Area Agency on Aging and how can they help? (30 minutes)

l      Advance Directives – The Basics, Including Ohio Forms (30 minutes)

l      Community Resources for Seniors and Caregivers (30 minutes)

l      Family Caregiving - Based on the Red Cross Family Caregiving Program, presented as individual topics or a series.  There is a charge of $3 per person per topic to cover the cost of materials. Each topic is 1 hour long.

s      General Caregiving Skills

s      Healthy Eating

s      Assisting with Personal Care

s      Home Safety

s      Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move

s      Legal and Financial Issues

s      Caring for the Caregiver

l      Healthy Vision for a Lifetime -- Understanding Age-Related Eye Disease (30 minutes)

l      How Old is Old? -- Explores myths and stereotypes of aging (30 minutes)

l      Just in Case - Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers (60 - 90 minutes)