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Ohio Department of Aging Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 9, 2009

Third Collection of Memories of the Great Depression Now Online
Department of Aging Releases Volume 3 of Great Depression Story Project

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Aging has posted the third volume of excerpts from more than 300 stories about the Great Depression written by Ohioans who lived it. Topics covered in this collection include food and cooking, schools and education, self-sufficiency, home life, making money, community, advice and medical care. This edition, and two prior collections, are available on the department's Web site, www.aging.ohio.gov. The fourth and final installment will be posted in December.

"One thing this project has taught us is that older Ohioans have a wealth of knowledge, experience and perspective, and they are willing to share that if we only ask," said Barbara E. Riley, director of the department. "We are delighted to share a bit of this collective wisdom with all generations of Ohioans in the hope that they glean some nugget of information that helps them cope today."

In March and April of this year, the department collected stories about the Great Depression from more than 300 individuals from 54 counties and a few from out of state who used to live in Ohio. The first and second collections of excerpts, which the department released in September and October, have been viewed more than 2,000 times.

About ODA

The Ohio Department of Aging provides leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. Working with 12 area agencies on aging and other community partners, the department offers home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.