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.
- 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
- Aging Issues: Loving Life, Helping Others, Supporting Communities
[April 17, 2008]
Today's older Ohioans are healthier, more active and better educated than ever before. They are living full and satisfying lives and making Ohio a better place to live.
- Aging Issues: What's Your Plan for Long-term Care?
[April 17, 2008]
Most of us first learn about long-term care at the worst possible time - when we or a loved one needs care now. That's when we learn that long-term care is expensive and health insurance, Medicare and disability coverage do not pay for most services.
- 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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