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
The aging network will host a series of forums throughout the state this summer that will link Ohioans to long-term care resources and experts in their area.
- NEWS: Older Ohioans Can Reduce Effects of Extreme Heat, Severe Weather
[July 1, 2008]
Recognizing Risks and Having a Plan Are Key
- POLICY: Common Sense Business Regulation
[June 26, 2008]
Review ODA's policy on paperwork non-compliance waivers per Executive Order 2008-04S.
- Aging Issues: State Takes Important First Step to Enhance Choice in Long-term Care
[June 23, 2008]
Governor Strickland and the Ohio General Assembly support providing low-income Medicaid consumers with a choice of long-term care services. This means offering an array of services that meet consumers' needs throughout their lives.
- Aging Issues: Celebrating Relationships
[June 23, 2008]
People of all ages appreciate the companionship and intimacy of a close relationship. And the physical component of a relationship can be just as important to older adults as to younger people.
- NEWS: Free Forums Answer Questions About Long-term Care Planning
[June 11, 2008]
Topics Include Healthy Lifestyles, Insurance, Legal and Financial Planning and More
- NEWS: Department of Aging Presents 2008 Geriatric Medicine Awards
[June 10, 2008]
Recent Grads Help Fill Growing Need for Geriatric Specialists
- PUBLICATIONS: 2007 Annual Report
[June 9, 2008]
The Department of Aging highlights its program and accomplishments in its most recent annual report, available now.
- Aging Connection
[June 1, 2008]
The June issue of our newsletter for professionals in the aging network discusses the Unified Long-term Care Budget workgroup, geriatricians, nursing home Web sites, home modification and more.
- Finer With Age: The Benefits of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables; Hunger in Ohio; Husbands are Caregivers, Too
[June 3, 2008]
Guests chat about the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables available at Ohio's 600 farm markets, roadside markets, farmers' markets and pick-your-own produce vendors; the rising number of seniors who are turning to food pantries for help as they struggle to pay for necessities on fixed incomes and how many husbands can be thrust into a role that may be drastically different from the one they are accustomed to, but for which they make sacrifices and hard choices out of love.
- NEWS: Department of Aging to Induct 2008 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
[May 16, 2008]
Twelve Older Ohioans Honored for Service and Achievements
- NEWS: Department of Aging Recognizes Elder Caregivers for Their Selfless Contributions
[May 16, 2008]
Fifteen Ohioans to be Honored in Columbus at Annual Award Ceremony
- 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
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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