Welcome! - Ohio Department of Aging

Welcome to the Department of Aging

The Ohio Department of Aging serves more than 2 million older Ohioans. We help mature adults live active, healthy and independent lives through programs like our well-known Golden Buckeye Card. We promote positive attitudes toward aging and older people through outreach, volunteer programs and other efforts. We also provide home and community-based services that help frail individuals remain in their own homes and support consumers of long-term care.

Featured Information

Web Resources

Ohio's Partnership for Long-term Care Insurance - Ohio long-term care insurance companies can now offer policies that let people receive and protect a matching amount of assets if they need to apply for Medicaid.

Ohio's Rental Housing Locator - Find available housing options, including apartments with special features for the elderly and people with disabilities.

BenefitsCheckUp - Find benefits and services for which you may qualify!

Ohio Benefits Bank - Connecting low- and moderate-income Ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits.

ConnectMeOhio - Helping older adults and people with disabilities find local services and support!

Long-Term Care Consumer Guide - We make choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility easier!

Network of Care - Be connected with behavioral health resources for older adults in your community!

Ohio's Best Rx - All Golden Buckeye cardholders have access to the state's prescription drug discount program!

Own Your Future Long-term Care Community Forums
The aging network will host a series of forums throughout the state this summer that will link Ohioans to long-term care resources and experts in their area.
PUBLICATIONS: State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report, 2007
[August 28, 2008]
Provides a comprehensive picture of long-term care and includes information about major long-term care issues and policy recommendations.
Aging Connection
[August 26, 2008]
The August issue of our newsletter for professionals in the aging network discusses tax incentive rebate checks, the Medicare competitive bidding program, toolkits that can help seniors with prescription drug costs and more.
Aging Issues: Healthy Aging & Exercise
[August 19, 2008]
Studies have proven that one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is exercise. In fact, not exercising is risky behavior.
Aging Issues: Staying Home
[August 19, 2008]
There are more than 22 million senior homeowners (people age 65 and older) in the nation, and according to an AARP study, 85 percent of them want to remain in their homes and communities for the balance of their lives.
Finer With Age
[August 8, 2008]
The August episode of our monthly television show discusses the upcoming digital television transition and what seniors and others must do to prepare. Then, you'll learn about autumn adventures right here in Ohio that you and your family can enjoy close to home.
NEWS: Ohio Benefit Bank Offering New Services for Senior Citizens, Others on Fixed Incomes
[August 6, 2008]
Ohioans Still Able to Claim $300 Stimulus Payment Through OBB
NEWS: Department Seeks Nominations for Elder Caregiving Awards
[Aug. 1, 2008]
Annual Honor Pays Tribute to Personal Dedication, Love and Sacrifice
Aging Issues: Going Back to School is One Option to Keep our Minds Active and Healthy
[July 31, 2008]
The old adage goes: Use it or lose it. There is evidence that challenging your brain by learning new things can stave off the cognitive decline that can come with aging.
Aging Issues: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Face Unique Challenges. Help is Available.
[July 31, 2008]
Older relatives often are the glue that holds families together. This is truer in Ohio than nationwide, where 88,000 grandparents are the primary caregivers to their grandchildren - accounting for 10 percent of all households with children.
NEWS: Older Ohioans Can Reduce Effects of Extreme Heat, Severe Weather
[July 1, 2008]
Recognizing Risks and Having a Plan Are Key
POLICY: Common Sense Business Regulation
[June 26, 2008]
Review ODA's policy on paperwork non-compliance waivers per Executive Order 2008-04S.
NEWS: Department of Aging Presents 2008 Geriatric Medicine Awards
[June 10, 2008]
Recent Grads Help Fill Growing Need for Geriatric Specialists
PUBLICATIONS: 2007 Annual Report
[June 9, 2008]
The Department of Aging highlights its program and accomplishments in its most recent annual report, available now.