Ottawa County Task Force on Aging

09/10/2026

🛡️ Thank You for a Wonderful Summit on Aging!

What a great morning of learning, conversation, and collaboration at our 2026 Ottawa County Summit on Aging: “Protecting Independence: 250 Ways to Safeguard Our Future.”

We welcomed 46 attendees who came ready to learn more about protecting themselves, their loved ones, and the older adults in our community from scams, fraud, financial exploitation, and other growing risks.

👏 Thank you to our incredible speakers and panelists for sharing your expertise, real-world experiences, and practical strategies. Our evaluations showed that attendees walked away feeling more confident and with information they can put into action and share with others.

❤️ Thank you to all of our sponsors whose generosity helped make this event possible—from breakfast, beverages and supplies to folders, pens, water, and all of the little details that helped make the morning a success!

And a very special thank you to the members of the Ottawa County Task Force on Aging Summit Committee. Months of planning, meetings, ideas, phone calls, coordination, and teamwork went into making this event happen. We are fortunate to have so many organizations and individuals willing to work together for Ottawa County's older adults.

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended! Your questions, participation, and feedback are what make events like this worthwhile.

One evaluation summed up the day perfectly:

“Great job done by everyone today!” ❤️

We couldn't agree more!

Together, we are working to build a safer, stronger and more informed Ottawa County.

08/20/2026

🚨 SCAMS ARE CHANGING. ARE YOU READY? 🚨

Join us for the 2026 Ottawa County Summit on Aging: Protecting Independence – 250 Ways to Safeguard Our Future!

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 St. John’s Church | 122 W. Ottawa Street, Oak Harbor

Scams, fraud, and financial exploitation are becoming more sophisticated—especially with the growing use of AI and technology. This half-day summit will bring together older adults, caregivers, professionals, financial institutions, law enforcement, and community partners to LEARN. PROTECT. EMPOWER.

💡 What can you expect?
🔹 Expert presenters discussing today’s scams and emerging threats
🔹 Practical tips to recognize, prevent, and respond to fraud
🔹 Information about financial exploitation and protecting your independence
🔹 Local law enforcement and community perspectives
🔹 Resources you can start using right away
🔹 Continental breakfast & networking
🔹 Raffle items
🔹 An opportunity to contribute YOUR ideas to our “250 Ways to Safeguard Our Future” initiative!

💲 $5 suggested donation

👉 Space is limited—register today!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2026SummitOA
☎️ Call 419-898-6459

Whether you are an older adult, family member, caregiver, professional, or simply someone who wants to better protect yourself and those you care about, this summit is for you!

Please SHARE this post and help us spread the word throughout Ottawa County. Together, we can protect independence, empower our community, and prevent exploitation. 💙💜

08/12/2026

🔐 Ottawa County Summit on Aging 💙💜

Join us Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM at St. John’s Church in Oak Harbor for an important morning focused on protecting older adults from scams, fraud, and financial exploitation.

Learn from local experts, connect with community partners, discover practical resources, and share your ideas for “250 Ways to Safeguard Our Future.”

💲 Registration: $5 suggested donation
📲 Register: https://tinyurl.com/2026SummitOA
📞 419-898-6459

Together, we can protect independence and empower our community. 💙

08/05/2026

06/25/2026

💜 Thank You for Helping Raise Awareness About Elder Abuse 💜

A heartfelt thank you to Ottawa County Commissioners Mark Coppler and Don Douglas for joining us at the Danbury Senior Center to read a proclamation in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Ottawa County.

We are grateful for your support in bringing attention to this important issue and helping raise awareness about the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in our community.

Thank you as well to the members of the Ottawa County Task Force on Aging, the Ottawa County Senior Resources team, Adult Protective Services, and the older adults from across our community who joined us for today's proclamation reading and ice cream social. Your participation demonstrates our shared commitment to protecting, respecting, and supporting older adults.

This event is one of the many programs Adult Protective Services has provided to bring awareness of the extent of senior exploitation and scams.

Together, we can help ensure that all older adults are treated with the dignity, respect, and care they deserve.

06/13/2026

Thanks to Ottawa County Community Foundation, Ohio for their grant to Ottawa County Task Force on Aging! The grant will help support printing an updated Ottawa County Senior Resource Directory! Ottawa County Senior Resources appreciates the support of OCCF for all of our Older Adult 60 and better in our community!

WHAT A MORNING! Today, OCCF awarded 37 grants totaling $138,551 at our Annual Grants Breakfast—the largest grant distribution in Foundation history!

We're grateful to the nonprofit organizations and community groups that are making a difference across Ottawa County every day. From serving children and families to supporting seniors, education, the arts, and community well-being, these organizations make an impact in the lives of so many. OCCF is honored to support their efforts.
-Bayshore Bayshore Counseling Services
-Cancer Services
-Concerned Citizens for Oak Harbor Area
-Cultivate the Clover of Ottawa County (OSU Ottawa County 4-H)
-Diabetes Youth Services
-Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center
-Firelands Symphony Orchestra
-Friends of Perry's Victory & Int'l Peace Memorial
-Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County
-Joyful Connections
-Lake Erie Islands Conservancy
-Lake Erie Island Nature & Wildlife Center
-Luther Home of Mercy
-Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society
-Middle Bass Island Historical Society
-Musical Arts Series Port Clinton
-Oak House/Polly's Place
-Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center
-Ottawa County Holiday Bureau
-Ottawa County Task Force on Aging
-Otterbein North Shore
-Port Clinton Area Heritage Foundation
-Port Clinton Firefighters Association
-Port Clinton Soccer Club
-Put-in-Bay Community Swim & Sail
-Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
-Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Oak Harbor
-St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
-The Parkvue Commuity on Catawba Island
-The Salvation Army
-Trinity United Methodist Church Thrift Shoppe
-United Way of Ottawa County
-Walk in My Shoes
-Ottawa County Business Advisory Council - Skilled Trades Center
-OSU Stone Lab

Stay tuned next week as we highlight more about this year's grant recipients!

06/10/2026

💜 Wear Purple on June 15 for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! 💜
Ottawa County Task Force on Aging invite's you to join us in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by wearing purple on June 15th.
Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, respect, and safety. By wearing purple, you can help raise awareness about elder abuse and show your support for older adults in our community.
Together, we can:
💜 Raise awareness
💜 Promote dignity and respect
💜 Support and protect older adults
💜 Help prevent elder abuse
Take a photo wearing purple and share it with us to help spread the message!

09/09/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us today for the Summit on Aging – Financial Exploitation & Scams!

We are grateful to our amazing presenters for sharing their time, expertise, and resources:
💻 Danielle Murphy – Consumer Protection, Ohio Attorney General’s Office
💰 Dorsie Peterson – B.O.S.S. Financial Coach, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union
🏦 Ariel Cutcher – Croghan Bank, Catawba/Port Clinton
⚖️ Denise Zanni – Senior Attorney, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
🌐 Ally Arneson – Executive Director, Scams and Cybersecurity

Your insights helped empower our community to recognize and avoid scams that can threaten financial security. 💙

Together, we are making a difference for seniors and those who care for them!