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!

NEWS: Civic Engagement Council to Hold Inaugural Meeting
[Nov. 19, 2008]
Members will review employment, volunteerism and lifelong learning for older adults.
Finer With Age
[Nov. 14, 2008]
First, our guests discuss how to protect our eyesight and prevent blindness. Then we'll examine why discontinuing tobacco use is beneficial at any age. Finally, we explore some exciting things to do in the winter months around our state
Aging Issues: Shopper's Guide to the Digital Television Transition - December 2008
[Nov. 14, 2008]
On Feb. 17, 2009, you may turn your TV on to find nothing but static. How you prepare for the switch to digital TV is a personal choice and involves a balance of cost and ease.
Aging Issues: Identity Theft - An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure
[Nov. 14, 2008]
According to a recent survey, 11 percent of people over age 65 reported that they have had their financial information stolen. Because they make attractive targets, seniors should be especially vigilant and guard their personal information.
Aging Connection
[Oct. 29, 2008]
The November issue of our newsletter for professionals in the aging network examines generic medications, recent kinship caregiver legislation, age-related eye disease, help with heating costs and more.
NEWS: Department Seeks Nominations for Joined Hearts in Giving
[October 17, 2008]
Annual Honor Pays Tribute to Long Marriages and Community Service
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.
NEWS: 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.
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).
PUBLICATIONS: State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report, 2007
[Aug. 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.