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State Releases List of Top Nursing Homes for Family Satisfaction
Dec. 22, 2008 - Annual Survey Results Add to Tools to Help Consumers
Visit a Nursing Home and Share Celebration, Fellowship and Compassion With Residents This Holiday Season
Dec. 18, 2008 - State Observes Third Annual Visit a Nursing Home Week Dec. 24-31, 2008
Civic Engagement Council to Hold Inaugural Meeting
Nov. 19, 2008 - Members will review employment, volunteerism and lifelong learning for older adults.
Department Seeks Nominations for Joined Hearts in Giving
Oct. 17, 2008 - Annual Honor Pays Tribute to Long Marriages and Community Service.
State Receives Federal Grants to Target Medicare Fraud, Alzheimer's Interventions and Nursing Home Diversion
Oct. 14, 2008 - $2.55 million will go to locally focused programs and initiatives.
Ohio Benefit Bank Offering New Services for Senior Citizens, Others on Fixed Incomes
Aug. 6, 2008 - Ohioans Still Able to Claim $300 Stimulus Payment Through OBB
Department Seeks Nominations for Elder Caregiving Awards
Aug. 1, 2008 - Annual Honor Pays Tribute to Personal Dedication, Love and Sacrifice
Department Seeks Nominations for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
July 9, 2008 - Annual Induction Recognizes Outstanding Achievements and Contributions
Older Ohioans Can Reduce Effects of Extreme Heat, Severe Weather
July 1, 2008 - Recognizing Risks and Having a Plan Are Key
Free Forums Answer Questions Abgout Long-term Care Planning
June 11, 2008 - Topics Include Healthy Lifestyles, Insurance, Legal and Financial Planning and More
Department of Aging Presents 2008 Geriatric Medicine Awards
June 10, 2008 - Recent Grads Help Fill Growing Need for Geriatric Specialists
Department of Aging to Induct 2008 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
May 16, 2008 - Twelve Older Ohioans Honored for Service and Achievements
Department of Aging Recognizes Elder Caregivers for Their Selfless Contributions
May 16, 2008 - Fifteen Ohioans to be Honored in Columbus at Annual Award Ceremony
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, is Senior Citizens Day
May 13, 2008 - Local Events Celebrate Ways Seniors Help Others and Their Communities
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
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 Ohiuoans 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
Feb. 15, 2008 - First Statewide Survey of its Type Used Face-to-Face Interviews
Goverenor Strickland, First Lady Honor Long-Married Volunteers
Feb. 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
Feb. 11, 2008 - Annual Award Honors Excellence in Gerontoloty Research and Partnerships
Healthy Aging Begins With Better Health Decisions Now
Feb. 8, 2008 - February is Wise Health Consumer Month
Best Rx Program Announces Updated Eligibility Guidelines
Feb. 1, 2008 - New Federal Poverty Levels Mean More Ohio Families May Be Eligible
Free Income Tax Assistance Available Through the Ohio Benefit Bank
Jan. 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.
