Peckham appointed to Warren Elderly Services Program Advisory Council
Charles Peckham, Jr., of Morrow, has been appointed to the Warren County Elderly Services Program Advisory Council.
Peckham is the administration and operations pastor at Montgomery Community Church.
For nearly 20 years, he held various positions at Otterbein Homes, including president and chief executive officer of Otterbein Service Corporation and executive director of Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, one of the largest retirement communities in Ohio.
Members of the Warren County Elderly Services Program Advisory Council are appointed by the county commissioners to oversee and set policy for the program that helps older adults remain safe and independent in their homes.
Supported by the county's Senior Services levy, the Elderly Services Program provides housekeeping help, home-delivered meals, personal care, medical transportation and other services. It serves about 1,600 clients at any point in time and served a total of more than 2,100 clients in 2008. The program is administered by the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. Warren County Community Services, Inc. provides intake and care management services.
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About Council on Aging
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older.
COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.
For Answers on Aging:
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
175 Tri County Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-721-1025 Toll-free 1-800-252-0155
E-mail: info@help4seniors.org
Website: www.help4seniors.org
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