Luella Henry finishes term with AAA7 Board of Trustees

The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) announces that Ms. Luella Henry recently completed her last term of service on the AAA7 Board of Trustees. She served two terms beginning in January 1995, finishing her last three years as President through December 2003. The AAA7 Board of Trustees is a 15-member governing body for the agency and serves Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton Counties.

Ms. Henry brought a wealth of experience to the board. She had worked with people of all ages and disabilities in institutional settings for over 30 years, retiring in 1994. She remains an active volunteer in the Emancipation Proclamation Committee; in the Gallia Economic Development Association; and in her church, assisting in all facets of church activities.

Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc., commented that the agency will miss Ms. Henry and her contributions to the AAA7 Board of Trustees.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) administers programs for older adults funded by the state and federal governments. Federal funds managed by the Administration on Aging and the CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), as well as all state funds, are received through the Ohio Department of Aging. The Agency contracts with agencies and then channels funds through this network of service providers. These agency providers include senior centers, community action agencies, home health agencies, health departments, etc.