🚨 We are proud to celebrate one of our own! 🚨 At USAging’s 50th Annual Conference & Tradeshow (July 20–23 in Chicago), Duana Patton, CEO of Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (Ontario, OH), was officially sworn in as President of USAging’s Board of Directors for a two-year term! 🎉👏 We couldn’t be prouder to see Duana—a dedicated leader from Ohio’s Aging Network—elected to this prestigious national role. With over 30 years of service in the field of aging, Duana brings unmatched passion, expertise, and vision to guide USAging’s mission of supporting Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American Aging Programs across the country. 🗣️ “Being selected and entrusted to serve as President is both humbling and inspiring. I have spent my career committed to this work, and I look forward to driving innovation and collaboration alongside an incredible group of leaders.” — Duana Patton As a state, we are thrilled to see Duana’s leadership recognized at the national level. Her voice will help shape policies and programs that empower older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to age well at home and in their communities. #OhioProud #USAging2025 #Leadership #AgingNetwork #AgingWell #AreaAgenciesOnAging #CommunityCare #InnovateToImpact (fb)

🌟 Helping You Live Long and Stay Strong 🌟 We all hope to enjoy long, healthy lives—connected to our families, involved in our communities, and living independently at home. But successful aging takes planning—and support. That’s where Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) come in. Across the country and here in Ohio, AAAs provide critical services like: 🚗 Transportation 🍽️ Home-delivered meals 🧑‍⚕️ In-home care 🤝 Caregiver support Too often, people don’t know about these resources until they’re in crisis. The “Helping You Live Long and Stay Strong” campaign by @USAging is raising awareness about how AAAs help older adults thrive—before there’s a need. This week, some of our o4a team members attended the USAging Conference to connect, learn, and share how Ohio’s aging network is leading the way in empowering older adults to live well at home. 🏠 Learn more and find your local AAA at: www.ohioaging.org #LiveLongStayStrong #USAging2024 #OhioAging #HCBS #AgingInPlace #o4a #AreaAgenciesOnAging #HelpingYouThrive #AgingWithSupport #USAgingConference2024 (fb)