The Ohio Department of Aging is the designated State Unit on Aging, as required by the Federal Older Americans Act. We are a cabinet-level state agency with a director appointed by the governor. We receive and administer funding from a variety of state and federal sources and oversee several programs.
Our Mission: To provide leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers.
Our Vision: Ohioans will benefit from a network of effective resources and community services that support consumer rights, independence and dignity.
Learn more about us
Annual Report - The Ohio Department of Aging's Annual Report is based on the state fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) and presents spending information and key accomplishments.
History of the Department - With roots as a division within a larger agency, the Department has been elevated to a cabinet-level agency as the needs of older persons and their families have moved to the forefront.
Director of the Department - The Director of the Department of Aging is appointed by the Governor. Meet the current Director and learn about past directors.
Structure of the Department - Get an overview of how the agency is organized and the types of programs we oversee.
Work for the Department - Check here for current job openings with the Department.
No Gifts Please - It's the Law!
We appreciate your thank you messages, cards and well-wishes. We also remind you not to send gifts to the Ohio Department of Aging, our director or any other individual employee of the department.
As public employees, staff of the Ohio Department of Aging are subject to certain restrictions under Ohio's ethics laws and Executive Order 2007-01S: Establishing New Ethics Requirements. We cannot accept things of value, including gifts, travel, meals or lodging from persons doing or seeking to do business with, regulated by or interested in matters before the department. Please do not send any gifts to the department or to individual staff at home.
In addition, it could be against the law for you to offer or give a Department of Aging staff member a gift, per statutory prohibitions against giving gifts or engaging in other actions which may be violations of Ohio ethics law (Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 102). Further guidance is available from the Ohio Ethics Commission.
We ask all parties to adhere to the Ohio ethics laws and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
