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State Plan on Aging

The Ohio Department of Aging fosters sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.

Resources

The Ohio Department of Aging offers resources for older Ohioans, caregivers, and professionals in the aging network. Together, we can make Ohio the best state in the nation in which to grow older.

Caring for Someone

Ombudsman Support in Long-Term Care

Certification for Providers

Fiscal Years 2026-27 Budget Updates

Updates on the FY26-27 budget from ODA.

Ohio's Long-Term Care Quality Navigator

Ohio's Long-Term Care Quality Navigator is an accessible, user-friendly dashboard that aims to help Ohioans find a nursing home or assisted living facility for themselves or their loved ones.

Healthy Aging Grants

Healthy Aging Grants aim to address social determinants of health, foster an improved quality of life for older Ohioans, enabling them to remain in their homes and stay connected to their communities, preserve their personal assets, and promote a healthy, independent, active lifestyle.

COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Settings

Information and resources to help congregate care setting providers maintain safe operations.

Ohio Governor’s Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force

Ohio's Nursing Home Task Force will examine and provide recommendations on how to improve quality of care and quality of life in all Ohio nursing homes.

About the Golden Buckeye program

Golden Buckeye connects businesses with older adults & people with disabilities.

State Plan on Aging, 2023-2026

This plan serves to guide the state’s aging network on strategies to improve the overall health and well-being of older Ohioans.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Older Adults

Here is what older adults and their families need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Ohioans walk more than 77 million steps in support of AGE falls prevention campaign

Ohioans got their steps in this September, walking 77,096,000 steps to raise awareness of older adult falls.

Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman Launches Residents' Rights Council for Residents' Rights Month

New statewide council amplifies the voices of nursing home residents.

Apply Now to Take Part in the 2026 Scholars in Aging Program

The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE), in conjunction with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE), is now accepting applications for this year’s cohort of the Scholars in Aging Program.

Ohio Designated as 13th AARP Age-Friendly State

Governor DeWine and AGE Director Ursel J. McElroy received proclamations designating Ohio as AARP's 13th Age-Friendly state.

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