Serving Our Seniors Magazine: April - June 2026

Serving Our Seniors REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2,817 The number of calls to Serving Our Seniors asking for help. 1,839 Individual older adults who called for help with a question/problem/concern. 259 New older adults calling Serving Our Seniors for the first time. 7,918 The number of rural home delivered meals funded by Serving Our Seniors. 130 Older adults used weekday transportation funded by Serving Our Seniors. 2,154 1-way trips were taken by older adults who paid a bus fare of $1.50. 6 Older adults used weekday transportation at a reduced bus fare of 50¢ per ride. 145 Of the 2,299 1-way trips were provided to 6 older adults at a reduced bus fare of 50¢/1-way 31 Older adults who used out of town transportation to get to health care appointments. 46 Trips were driven to take the 43 older adults to their health care appointments. 0 Older adult received a gas voucher to afford travel out of town to their health care appointments, when we were short on volunteer drivers. 2 Older adults took 5 trips using our wheelchair transportation to out of town health care appointments. Affordable Transportation 5 The number of small home repairs. 1 New ramps installed. 110 The number of ramps in service throughout Erie County. 1,149 Medicare counseling sessions (group and individual). 20 Matter of Balance Participants (individuals) 2 Matter of Balance Courses Services to Support Independence Nutrition OCT. 1, 2025 – DEC. 31, 2025 From the Director Spring is a season of fresh starts — and this issue of Serving Our Seniors Magazine is full of ways to help you live well, stay strong, and enjoy later life. Get ready to tap your toes at Serving Our Seniors Spring Show – The Tony Orlando & Dawn Show (pg 10). We have some amazing local talent, sure to “knock your socks off” — both young and old. Have you ever wondered, “What can I do to help my doctor help me age well?” Read pg 21 and register to attend. We will share simple tips you can use at your next appointment. You’ll also learn about Matter of Balance, a program designed to help prevent falls and build your balance and your confidence to become more physically active. Worried about costs? Read about affordable general dental care and discover how you might be able to keep $202.90 a month in your pocket (pg 9). We also cover smart phone scams and how to avoid them (pg 18 & 22). From diabetes empowerment education (pg 7) to love that lasts (pg 19), this issue is packed with news you can use and articles you will enjoy. Will you help me thank our advertisers for their paid advertising support? Give them a call or drop them a note to say, “Thank you for advertising in Serving Our Seniors Magazine .” Enjoy, Sue Daugherty Linda R. Van Tine Co., L.P.A.  Probate  Estates  Guardianships  Estate Planning  Special Needs Planning 1410 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870 ◄ 419.625.4010 ► Expertise you can depend on for your loved ones Linda R. Van Tine Co., L.P.A.  Probate  Estates  Guardianships  Estate Planning  Special Needs Planning 1410 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870 ◄ 419.625.4010 ► Expertise you can depend on for your loved ones Linda R. Van Tine Co., L.P.A.  Probate  Estates  Guardianships  Estate Planning  Special Needs Planning 1410 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870 ◄ 419.625.4010 ► Expertise you can depend on for your loved ones Linda R. Van Tine Co., L.P.A.  Probate  Estates  Guardi nships  Estate Planning  Spe ial Needs Planning 1410 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870 ◄ 419.625.4010 ► Expertise you can depend on for your loved ones 3