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2007-2008 News Releases

• 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.
• State Releases List of Top Nursing Homes for Resident Satisfaction
  December 28, 2007 - Twenty-five Facilities Scored 95 or Better on Survey
• Share Celebration, Fellowship and Compassion with Nursing Home Residents This Holiday Season
  December 19, 2007 - Dec. 24-31, 2007 is Visit a Nursing Home Week
• No Gifts Please - It's the Law!
  December 14, 2007 - Staff of the Ohio Department of Aging are subject to certain restrictions under Ohio's ethics laws and the governor's Executive Order regarding ethics requirements of public employees.
• It's Not Too Late for a Flu Shot
  December 12, 2007 - Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
• Caregivers Face Additional Stress at the Holidays
  December 10, 2007 - Small Changes, New Traditions Can Make a Big Difference
• Governor's Conference Focuses on Recruiting Valuable Employees
  November 9, 2007 - Sessions Will Engage Business Leaders, Policy Makers and Older Workers
• Ohio Voters Overwhelmingly Support Senior Services
  November 9, 2007 - Annual Statewide Levy Revenue to Top $117 Million
• Older Adults Can Live With Diabetes Instead of Living in Fear of It
  November 8, 2007 - Lifestyle Changes Effective at Preventing and Treating Diabetes in Older Adults
• Governor, Department of Aging Salute Those Who Make Home Care a Viable Option in Ohio
  November 1, 2007 - November 4 -10 is "Long-term Care Comes Home Week"
• Give Your Neighbors a Treat This Halloween by Helping them Prepare for Severe Fall and Winter Weather
  October 24, 2007 - Use Fall Festivities to Start a Beneficial Friendship with Older Residents
• Ohio's Best Rx - Lowering the Cost of Prescriptions for Eligible Ohioans
  October 22, 2007 - Ohio's Best Rx can lower the cost of prescriptions for Ohioans without drug insurance coverage.
• Department of Aging Challenges Senior Groups to Make a Difference
  October 19, 2007 - "Make A Difference Day" is Saturday, October 27
• Governor Strickland, Department of Aging Urges Ohioans to Talk with Their Families About Prescription Drugs
  October 16, 2007 - Discussions Should Address Medical and Financial Barriers to Effectiveness
• State's New Plan on Aging Emphasizes Healthy Aging and Improved Access and Choice for Long-term Care
  October 1, 2007 - Department of Aging Takes Lead in Transforming Aging Services and Supports
• Facilities, Regional Ombudsmen Work Together to Ensure Long-term Care Residents' Rights
  October 5, 2007 - October 7 - 11 Is National Long-term Care Residents' Rights Week
• Free Consultations, Toolkit Help Ohioans Plan for Long-term Care
  October 1, 2007 - October is Long-term Care Planning Month

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