The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is currently recruiting community members to voluntarily serve on its Board of Trustees.
The AAA7 administers home and community-based supports for older adults and those with disabilities in a ten-county district in Southern Ohio, including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
The AAA7 is governed by a Board of Trustees that consists of 10-15 members, including at least one from each county in the AAA7’s district, with at least 51 percent representing individuals over the age of 55. Appointments for the Board of Trustees are for three-year terms and Board Meetings are held bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm at the AAA7’s Administrative Office in Jackson. It is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees to oversee the affairs of the corporation and functions of an Area Agency on Aging.
The AAA7’s Mission Statement is: “Assisting individuals to maintain independence and personal choice by providing resource options and services.”
The AAA7’s Vision Statement is: “Our region will have access to available resources and services to provide older adults and at-risk populations choices in meeting their needs for health and well-being.”
The AAA7 is currently recruiting Board of Trustees members to serve and asking for applications from interested individuals representing any county in the AAA7’s ten-county district. Board of Trustees members can represent a variety of backgrounds including accounting/banking, business, hospital/healthcare, and social services. To send an application for consideration or with questions, please contact Jamie Herrmann, AAA7 Executive Director, at 1-800-582-7277 or email jherrmann@aaa7.org
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis in ten counties in Southern Ohio including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their residence of choice through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a trained Resource Specialist who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.
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