Dayton Woman Joining Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) will induct Dayton resident Connie Blum, retired social worker, into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in Columbus on September 10 for her decades of service within the region.

Blum is among ten outstanding older Ohioans being inducted to the Hall of Fame this year for lifelong contributions to their communities, professions and vocations. These ten will join more than 500 who have been inducted to the Hall of Fame since 1977.

Connie Blum retired more than 30 years ago from her career as a social worker and quickly became a volunteer Certified Medicare Counselor through the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), helping more than 100 Medicare beneficiaries a year to navigate the challenges of understanding Medicare. In 1978, Blum established a daily lunch program for older adults in her position of Director of Programs and Services for Older Adults at the Dayton Jewish Community Center.

More information about the 2025 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame is available on the ODA website.