The OHIO district 5 AREA agency on aging, INC. Provides leadership, collaboration, coordination and services to older adults, people with disabilities, their caregivers and resource networks that support individual choice, independence and dignity.the organization's responsibilities include: to develop a comprehensive and coordinated service system for older individuals residing in ashland, crawford, huron, KNOX, marion, morrow, richland, seneca and wyandot counties; to determine the need for service, with special attention given to the needs of the low income and isolated elderly; to ensure availability of a variety of services and provide technical assistance, monitoring and evaluation of services provided; to assist in securing and maintaining maximum independence and dignity in a home environment for the older individual; to provide advocacy on behalf of the older individual.