Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

Sign-up today: Join us and Columbus Humane on Monday, June 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for free health screenings for older adults and their pets (cats and dogs)! RSVP is required due to limited space.
If you are age 60+ and would like to participate, register at the link below: https://bit.ly/4wNJ7wd

The State of Aging event held last Thursday was an inspiring celebration! We had the honor of recognizing 16 remarkable community leaders with the ‘16 Over 60’ Awards, which showcased their outstanding volunteer work and advocacy across eight counties. Thank you to our incredible sponsors and guests for your generous support of the Aging Solutions Foundation. A special thanks to our staff volunteers for their dedication and effort in making this event a success!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49rsj49

View the ‘16 Over 60 Awards’ honorees video: https://youtu.be/twqsWkGprhw

Join our team! We are hiring Care Coordinators for our MyCare program. In this role, you will assist older adults by developing care plans that enable them to successfully age in place. Active LSW or RN Ohio licensure is required. To apply visit: www.coaaa.org/connect/career-opportunities/

Please send inquiries and resumes to [email protected].

Championing your health involves being proactive — making healthy choices, staying active, and taking steps to prevent problems before they start. This May, stay engaged in decisions that support long-term health and independence.

We are partnering with Columbus Humane to provide free health screenings for older adults and their pets on Monday, June 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 3772 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207.

Pets will receive a free health screening, preventative medications, and supplies from the Columbus Humane pet food pantry. People will receive an A1C and blood pressure screening and will be provided information on managing health conditions. This event is only for cats and dogs. Space is limited.
If you are age 60+ and would like to participate, sign up at the link below: https://bit.ly/4wNJ7wd

COAAA is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Our office will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m.

On April 1, the Ohio Department of Medicaid rolled out the Next Generation MyCare program in more counties. See when the rest of the state will join the program: https://bit.ly/3QY8U4e

The Ohio Department of Development and The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to eight members and 60% of State Median Income for a household of nine or more members to pay their heating bills.

Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Older Ohioans may go to their local Area Agency on Aging office for help with assembling the required documents and completing their HEAP application. They may also visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online or to download a copy of the application.

When applying, individuals need to have copies of the following documents:

- Most recent utility bills.
- A list of all household members (including birth dates and Social Security numbers).
- Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members (12 months for certain income types).
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
- Proof of disability (if applicable).

HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1. Applications for the HEAP program must be received by May 31, 2026.

For more information or assistance with applying for a HEAP benefit, contact the COAAA Housing Department at 614-645-7250.

To be connected to your local Energy Assistance Provider, call (800) 282-0880 (hearing impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance) or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

We are currently hiring Care Coordinators for our MyCare program. In this role, you will assist older adults by developing care plans that enable them to successfully age in place. Active LSW or RN Ohio licensure is required. To apply visit: www.coaaa.org/connect/career-opportunities/

Please send inquiries and resumes to [email protected].