Welcome! - Ohio Department of Aging

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.

Featured Information

Web Resources

Ohio's Partnership for Long-term Care Insurance - Ohio long-term care insurance companies can now offer policies that let people receive and protect a matching amount of assets if they need to apply for Medicaid.

Ohio's Rental Housing Locator - Find available housing options, including apartments with special features for the elderly and people with disabilities.

BenefitsCheckUp - Find benefits and services for which you may qualify!

Ohio Benefits Bank - Connecting low- and moderate-income Ohioans with access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits.

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!

EVENT: Free Medicare Coverage Forum
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is hosting a Medicare Options and Part D forum Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ohio State University’s Fawcett Center. The event is free and open to the public. Click above for more details.
State Receives Federal Grants to Target Medicare Fraud, Alzheimer's Interventions and Nursing Home Diversion
[October 14, 2008]
$2.55 million will go to locally focused programs and initiatives.
EVENT: Medicare Check-up Days
Get accurate, unbiased information about Medicare and the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit at community events presented by the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP).
Finer With Age
[October 8, 2008]
The August episode of our monthly television show discusses prescription drug safety. Then, you'll learn about advance directives and the important role they play for youand your family.
Aging Connection
[October 1, 2008]
The October issue of our newsletter for professionals in the aging network discusses talking about your prescriptions with health care professionals, Medicare Part D open enrollment information resources, disaster preparedness and preventing senior bankruptcies.
Aging Issues:Talk About Your Prescriptions
[September 16, 2008]
Nationally, half of all adverse medication reactions occur among older adults and more than a quarter of all older adult hospitalizations result from medication problems.
Aging Issues: Domestic Violence
[September 16, 2008]
In 2007, 93 percent of the reports of abuse that Ohio's Adult Protective Services workers investigated concerned individuals age 60 and older.
PUBLICATIONS: State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report, 2007
[August 28, 2008]
The annual review of this advocacy program for long-term care consumers provides a comprehensive picture of long-term care and includes information about major long-term care issues and policy recommendations.
NEWS: Ohio Benefit Bank Offering New Services for Senior Citizens, Others on Fixed Incomes
[August 6, 2008]
Ohioans Still Able to Claim $300 Stimulus Payment Through OBB
POLICY: Common Sense Business Regulation
[June 26, 2008]
Review ODA's policy on paperwork non-compliance waivers per Executive Order 2008-04S.
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.