Area Agency on Aging 3

09/20/2025

Annual Shred A Thon Friday, September 26th at Area Agency on Aging 3, next to Tom Ahl across from Walmart on Allentown Road, Lima. Accepting items drive thru style from 9AM-12Noon with secure onsite shredding. Free and open to the public! Sponsored by Global Meals!

09/19/2025

Promoting health and preventing disease across the lifespan is the key to staying healthy as we age. That’s why healthy aging is a national priority. Take advantage of initiatives designed to help all people live longer and stay healthy.

09/19/2025

BenefitsCheckUp® helps connect people with benefits that can help them afford food, medications, housing, and more. The free, confidential tool helps address the large amount of money left on the table each year receive simply because those who are eligible don't apply for them. Go to https://benefitscheckup.org/ to use and find applicable benefits!

09/19/2025

Free art socialization group for older adults 60 and older. No previous art experience necessary! Come and join us! RSVP today. Space is limited.

09/18/2025

One in four older adults falls, resulting in injury and even death. ’s CheckUp, a digital tool to learn about falls risk. https://bit.ly/Falls-CheckUp

09/18/2025

09/18/2025

Take a look at your latest Medicare Summary Notice and see if there aren't just one, but five different charges for orthotic braces. The SMP is noticing a trend where scammers are billing for five different braces at a time: two wrist, two knee, and one back.

If you see these charges, or any others you don't think you should have, report it to your local SMP.

09/17/2025

Learn about Medicare by playing Bingo! You can come and learn about fraud prevention, scams, and how to remain alert. Putnam County Council on Aging will be hosting Area Agency on Aging 3 on Oct 7th at the Kalida Fish & Game Club from 10-11:30am! Space is limited! Must RSVP.

09/17/2025

Free and open to the public! Fall Prevention Awareness Day & Health Fair, Thursday, Sept. 25 from 9-11AM at Area Agency on Aging 3. Ohio Northern University Mobile Health Clinic will be onsite offering flu shots! Bring your ID and insurance information.

09/17/2025

In some cases, SMPs do more than educate. When Medicare beneficiaries are unable to act on their own behalf to address suspected Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse, the SMPs work with them, their family, caregivers, and others to address the problems. If necessary, SMPs make referrals to outside organizations.
Here are steps SMPs recommend beneficiaries take to report concerns:
• Call your health care provider or supplier to ask about the charge. If it was an error, ask them to correct it.
• If your provider or supplier can’t answer the question, call Medicare or the insurance company that paid the bill. Their contact information can be found on your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
• If you are not satisfied with the response you get from a provider, supplier, or insurance company, you can contact your local SMP. The SMP helps beneficiaries understand the difference between suspected fraud, errors, or abuse. SMPs also assist beneficiaries in addressing suspected errors. If fraud or abuse is suspected, SMPs refer cases to the proper authorities for further investigation.