Department of Aging

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Nursing Home Navigator

State Plan on Aging

The Ohio Department of Aging fosters sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.

Resources

The Ohio Department of Aging offers resources for older Ohioans, caregivers, and professionals in the aging network. Together, we can make Ohio the best state in the nation in which to grow older.

Caring for Someone

Ombudsman Support in Long-Term Care

Certification for Providers

Ohio's Nursing Home Quality Navigator

Ohio's Nursing Home Quality Navigator is an accessible, user-friendly dashboard that aims to help Ohioans find a nursing home for themselves or their loved ones.

Healthy Aging Grants

Healthy Aging Grants aim to address social determinants of health, foster an improved quality of life for older Ohioans, enabling them to remain in their homes and stay connected to their communities, preserve their personal assets, and promote a healthy, independent, active lifestyle.

COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Settings

Information and resources to help congregate care setting providers maintain safe operations.

Ohio Governor’s Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force

Ohio's Nursing Home Task Force will examine and provide recommendations on how to improve quality of care and quality of life in all Ohio nursing homes.

About the Golden Buckeye program

The Golden Buckeye program empowers older Ohioans and others to become active, loyal customers who seek value and reward quality.

State Plan on Aging, 2023-2026

This plan serves to guide the state’s aging network on strategies to improve the overall health and well-being of older Ohioans.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Older Adults

Here is what older adults and their families need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine.

2020-2022 Strategic Action Plan on Aging (SAPA)

The Strategic Action Plan on Aging (SAPA) and the SAPA Implementation Toolkit are tools address the many challenges facing older Ohioans.

Ohioans walk more than 70 million steps in support of ODA falls prevention campaign

Ohioans got their steps in this September, walking 73,116,500 steps to raise awareness of older adult falls.

Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator wins national award for data innovation

ODA and DAS were honored by NASCIO for the groundbreaking digital platform.

Ohio recognizes Residents’ Rights Month, honoring long-term care residents and their voices

Ohioans in long-term care facilities are encouraged to learn about and exercise their rights.

Ohio offers free employment resources for workers 55 and older

ODJFS and ODA remind all Ohioans that older workers bring tremendous value to any workplace.

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Ohio Advisory Council for Aging Regular Meeting

Ohio Department of Aging, 30 E. Broad Street, 22nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3414

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