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2007-2008 News Releases

• 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
• Department Seeks Nominations for Elder Caregiving Awards
  August 1, 2008 - Annual Honor Pays Tribute to Personal Dedication, Love and Sacrifice
• Department Seeks Nominations for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
  July 9, 2008 - Annual Induction Recognizes Outstanding Achievements and Contributions
• Older Ohioans Can Reduce Effects of Extreme Heat, Severe Weather
  July 1, 2008 - Recognizing Risks and Having a Plan Are Key
• Free Forums Answer Questions About Long-term Care Planning
  June 11, 2008 - Topics Include Healthy Lifestyles, Insurance, Legal and Financial Planning and More
• Department of Aging Presents 2008 Geriatric Medicine Awards
  June 10, 2008 - Recent Grads Help Fill Growing Need for Geriatric Specialists
• Department of Aging to Induct 2008 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
  May 16, 2008 - Twelve Older Ohioans Honored for Service and Achievements
• Department of Aging Recognizes Elder Caregivers for Their Selfless Contributions
  May 16, 2008 - Fifteen Ohioans to be Honored in Columbus at Annual Award Ceremony
• Tuesday, May 20, 2008, is Senior Citizens Day
  May 13, 2008 - Local Events Celebrate Ways Seniors Help Others and Their Communities
• Nursing Homes, Advocates Embrace New Approaches to Quality Care
  May 8, 2008 - May 11-17 is National Nursing Home Week
• 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.
• Strickland Proclaims May 11-17, 2008 as Ohio Senior Center Week
  May 5, 2008 - Governor, Department of Aging Recognize Role Centers Play in Communities
• Governor Strickland, Department of Aging Kick Off Older Americans Month
  May 1, 2008 - May Observation Acknowledges Role Seniors Play in Their Communities
• 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
• Older Ohioans Can Change the State and the World Through Volunteerism
  April 21, 2008 - April 27 to May 3 is National Volunteer Week
• Eligible Ohioans Can Still Apply for Homestead Exemption
  April 16, 2008 - 2008 Application Can Apply to 2007 Tax Bill
• Department of Aging Hosts Web-based Meetings to Solicit Input on Unified Long-term Care Budget Recommendations
  April 9, 2008 - Technology Will Create "Virtual" Town Hall Sessions
• Department of Aging Announces Theme for Older Americans Month
  April 1, 2008 - May Observation to Celebrate Seniors as Caregivers, Workers and Leaders
• Participants Pleased with Medicaid Waiver Programs
  March 31, 2008 - Department Releases Annual Satisfaction Survey Results
• Department of Aging Expands Eligibility for Assisted Living Program
  March 25, 2008 - More Medicaid-eligible Ohioans Given a Choice in Care Settings
• Department of Aging Encourages Organizations and Individuals to Consider Older Ohioans in Weather Preparedness Plans
  March 19, 2008 - Spring Severe Weather Safety Awareness Week is March 23-29, 2008
• State Releases Assisted Living Resident Satisfaction Survey Scores
  February 15, 2008 - First Statewide Survey of its Type Used Face-to-Face Interviews
• Governor Strickland, First Lady Honor Long-Married Volunteers
  February 12, 2008 - Ninth Annual Joined Hearts in Giving Reception to be Held at Governor's Residence
• Department of Aging Solicits Nominations for Practitioner of the Year
  February 11, 2008 - Annual Award Honors Excellence in Gerontology Research and Partnerships
• Healthy Aging Begins With Better Health Decisions Now
  February 8, 2008 - February is Wise Health Consumer Month
• Best Rx Program Announces Updated Eligibility Guidelines
  February 1, 2008 - New Federal Poverty Levels Mean More Ohio Families May Be Eligible
• Free Income Tax Assistance Available Through the Ohio Benefit Bank
  January 23, 2008 - Trained counselors at more than 120 Benefit Bank sites and clinics across the state will help prepare and file federal and Ohio income tax returns at no cost to eligible Ohioans.

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