The Ottawa County Task Force on Aging is inviting the community to attend its 2023 Summit on Aging on Friday , Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Magruder Hospital Conference Room. This year’s focus is ‘Keeping Our Seniors Safe.”

The speakers include: Valerie Feasel, RN Navigator with NAMI Northwest Ohio and Teri Ruslander, Elder Services Coordinator, Grove City Division of Police.   Feasel will be speaking on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention for the Elderly and Ruslander will be speaking on Safety Protocols for Romance Scam and Sexploitation.

The Honorable Frederick C. Hany II will welcome everyone and monitor the event.

The Ottawa County Summit on Aging is held annually to educate the public about the incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation that often target the older populations in our community. Reservations are welcomes but not necessary. The event is free and will include a Continental Breakfast and snacks.

For more information or to make reservations, call 419-898-6459 or email ottawacoaging@gmail.com.