As the federally designated State Unit on Aging, the Department of Aging serves as the sole state agency to coordinate Older Americans Act programs and services, as well as other services to meet the needs of Ohio’s elders.
COVID-19 Resources for Older Ohioans
According to the Ohio Department of Health, older Ohioans are among those most at risk for complications from COVID-19. The links below are intended to help families and providers prepare for and respond to COVID-19.
For specific health guidance, consult your local public health officials, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov, or call 1-833-427-5634.
Free, Daily Check-in By Phone
The Ohio Department of Aging has a free, daily check-in by phone service for Ohio’s older residents to ensure their well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and beyond. The “Staying Connected” service is open to Ohio residents age 60 or older who have a valid phone number. Those living alone in the community are encouraged to consider enrolling. Learn more or sign up at www.aging.ohio.gov/stayingconnected.
PASSPORT and Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Amendments
/0 Comments/in Featured News, News, Senior News /by Andrea SkrlacProposed amendments to Ohio’s PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver and Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver, which will be submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for review, have been posted for public comment. The period for public comment on the proposed PASSPORT and Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Amendments began on August 29, 2023, and is […]
ODA Launches Free Check-in Service for Older Citizens
/0 Comments/in Featured News, News, Senior News /by Andrea SkrlacThe Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced a free, daily check-in by phone service for Ohio’s older residents to ensure their well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and beyond.
Life Essentials Merges with Catholic Social Services
/0 Comments/in Featured News, News, Senior News /by Andrea Skrlac“We already serve more than a thousand low-income seniors every year to help them age in place, so adding guardianship and advocacy is well within our mission and service model,” said CSSMV CEO Laura Roesch.