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.
Popular topics: Unified Long-term Care Budget Planning | Find Golden Buckeye Businesses | Frequently Asked Questions | Area Agencies on Aging | PASSPORT Program | Help at Home | Long-term Services and Supports
Featured Information
- Own Your Future Long-term Care Community Forums - Information Coming Soon
Information on regional community forums about long-term care planning and insurance is coming soon. Please check back.
- NEWS: Department of Aging to Induct 2008 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
[May 16, 2008]
Twelve Older Ohioans Honored for Service and Achievements
- NEWS: Department of Aging Recognizes Elder Caregivers for Their Selfless Contributions
[May 16, 2008]
Fifteen Ohioans to be Honored in Columbus at Annual Award Ceremony
- Aging Issues: Small Changes, Good Habits Can Make Homes Safer
[May 16, 2008]
Just a few simple steps can dramatically reduce the dangers in most homes and may even make a lifesaving difference.
- Aging Issues: Have a Frank Conversation with Dad on Father's Day
[May 16, 2008]
Father's day is a good time to have an open and honest conversation with your father about his health and his plans and preferences about long-term care.
- NEWS: Tuesday, May 20, 2008, is Senior Citizens Day
[May 13, 2008]
Local Events Celebrate Ways Seniors Help Others and Their Communities
- NEWS: Nursing Homes, Advocates Embrace New Approaches to Quality Care
May 8, 2008
May 11-17 is National Nursing Home Week
- Finer With Age: Long-term Care Planning
[May 6, 2008]
Director Riley first talks with Teri R. Alexander, of Alexander Financial Planning, about planning financially for long-term care. Then, she meets Melissa Rumer, a social worker with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, and Bev Hockman, who turned to the area agency on aging when she needed help for her father. Then, Carol Baker, an 84 year old fitness instructor, will guide viewers through basic stretching exercises.
- NEWS: Department of Aging Encourages Baby Boomers to Have Frank Discussions About Health with Mom this Mother's Day
[May 6, 2008]
Use Mother's Day as an opportunity to start an honest and ongoing conversation with Mom about her health and her plans and preferences should she need long-term care.
- NEWS: Strickland Proclaims May 11-17, 2008 as Ohio Senior Center Week
[May 5, 2008]
Governor, Department of Aging Recognize Role Centers Play in Communities
- NEWS: Governor Strickland, Department of Aging Kick Off Older Americans Month
[May 1, 2008]
May Observation Acknowledges Role Seniors Play in Their Communities
- Aging Connection
[May 1, 2008]
The May issue of our newsletter for professionals in the aging network discusses Older Americans Month, Ohio Senior Center Week, foreclosure assistance and legislation that creates a senior alert system.
- NEWS: Governor Strickland, State Agencies Team with Federal Government to Encourage Long-term Care Planning
[April 29, 2008]
'Own Your Future' Educational Campaign Targets Ohioans Age 45 to 65
- NEWS: Older Ohioans Can Change the State and the World Through Volunteerism
[April 21, 2008]
April 27 to May 3 is National Volunteer Week
- NEWS: Eligible Ohioans Can Still Apply for Homestead Exemption
[April 16, 2008]
2008 Application Can Apply to 2007 Tax Bill
- NEWS: Department of Aging Announces Theme for Older Americans Month
[April 1, 2008]
May Observation to Celebrate Seniors as Caregivers, Workers and Leaders
- NEWS: Participants Pleased with Medicaid Waiver Programs
[March 31, 2008]
Department Releases Annual Satisfaction Survey Results
- NEWS: Department of Aging Expands Eligibility for Assisted Living Program
[March 25, 2008]
More Medicaid-eligible Ohioans Given a Choice in Care Settings
Web Resources
BenefitsCheckUp - Find benefits and services for which you may qualify!
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!
Ohio Department of Aging
Ted Strickland, Governor - Barbara E. Riley, Director
50 W. Broad St./9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
1-800-266-4346 - TTY: (614) 466-6191
The Department of Aging is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
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