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Seeking Nominations for 2019 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards

February 14, 2019

The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 is accepting nominations for Outstanding Senior Citizens in each of the nine counties in our region: Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery,...

Advisory Council Representatives Sought for Darke, Logan, and Preble Counties

January 24, 2019

Help local seniors by representing your county on the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Openings are available for Darke, Logan, and Preble counties. The Advisory Council advises the Board...

Ohio Department of Aging Seeks Nominations for Statewide Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

January 10, 2019

Since its inception, more than 450 older Ohioans have been inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. If you know someone who belongs among those ranks, the Ohio...

Conference to Explore Issues Faced by LGBT Older Adults

January 4, 2019

The first Ohio conference focusing on issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults will be held February 11 and 12, 2019, at the Sinclair College Conference Center...

Elder Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training Materials Available

December 18, 2018

House Bill 49 signed by Governor Kasich in June 2017 expanded the list of mandated reporters for elder abuse in Ohio. This bill also required the Ohio Department of Job...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Heightened Scrutiny Packages for Public Comment

November 19, 2018

Pursuant to federal regulations, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is accepting public comment on Ohio’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Transition Plan, which will be submitted to the...

Local Senior Services Levies on November Election Ballots

October 23, 2018

In this time of limited federal and state funding and a growing senior population, local senior levies play a crucial role in providing supportive services to seniors. Our region has...

ODA Seeking Comments on Statewide Transition Plan

October 19, 2018

The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is seeking public input on the Statewide Transition Plan to be submitted for final approval to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Plan...

Medicare Open Enrollment through December 7

October 17, 2018

Just as health needs may change from year to year, so do Medicare plan costs and coverage, so be sure to explore your options each fall to see if you...

More Ohioans Now Legally Required to Report Suspected Elder Abuse

September 28, 2018

Beginning September 29, 2018, Ohio law greatly expands the number of individuals required to report suspicions of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. Mandatory reporters now include many more individuals in...