Franklin County Guardianship Service Board

During Hospital Appreciation Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to all of the hospital systems across Central Ohio for the compassionate service and care they provide every day. Your teams support FCGSB clients facing a wide variety of medical and psychiatric challenges with professionalism, patience, and dignity.

We deeply appreciate the physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists, technicians, social workers, support staff, and countless others whose dedication makes a meaningful difference.

Thank you for your commitment to healing, hope, and compassionate care throughout Central Ohio. Your work does not go unnoticed, and your impact is felt every day.

As we celebrate Older Americans Month, we are reminded that aging is not a decline — it is a legacy in motion. Older adults carry stories, resilience, and wisdom that continue to shape our communities every day. Honoring them means listening, supporting, and ensuring they can continue to live with dignity, purpose, and connection.

More than half of the individuals we serve are older adults, and it is truly an honor for our team to walk alongside them through part of their journey.

This month, we celebrate the strength, wisdom, and love of older generations — the people who built the paths we now walk on.

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month—a time to recognize that Parkinson’s is more than a movement disorder. While tremors are often the most visible symptom, Parkinson’s can also affect mood, cognition, sleep, speech, and overall quality of life. It’s a complex condition that touches nearly every aspect of a person’s well-being.

That’s why awareness matters. Understanding the full scope of Parkinson’s helps ensure individuals receive not just medical treatment, but the comprehensive, coordinated care they deserve.

At FCGSB, we see every day how critical it is to connect the dots across care. Our work focuses on supporting individuals with a wide range of medical and mental health needs—because no one’s experience is one-dimensional. By coordinating services and meeting people where they are, we help create a more complete, compassionate approach to care.

This month, we stand in support of those living with Parkinson’s and reaffirm our commitment to whole-person care.

Thank you to the Franklin County Office on Aging for including us in the iCARE Caregivers Financial Empowerment Summit 2026. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share our message and expertise—both at our resource table and through our Director’s participation as a panel speaker.

Educating and supporting caregivers in our community is deeply important to us, and we appreciate the chance to be part of such a meaningful event. We are honored to contribute and look forward to continued collaboration.

Stress Awareness Month continues. As guardians and professionals some tips we try to remember to avoid burnout are:

1- Set Limits
2- Eat, Drink and Sleep Well
3- Maintain Boundaries
4- Make Time for You
5- Don't be a Sponge
6- Engage in Physical Activity
7- Take Time off
8- Talk to Someone

While all of these may not be possible all the time, we know how keeping these in mind as stress increases can truly help in keeping what we do a rewarding and enjoyable line of work, allowing us to show up as our best selves to those we serve.

A shout out to Aimee, Assiatou, Geoff, Kevin, Oretha, Stephanie, John and Christina for all do to keep us organized, in compliance, and running smoothly each and every day!

Happy International Be Kind to Lawyers Day ⚖️

A big shoutout to the two incredible lawyers in our agency, Melissa Messina and Phillip Fierst — your expertise, dedication, and steady guidance keep everything running smoothly (and legally!). We truly appreciate all the hard work you do behind the scenes every day.

Today’s a great reminder to show a little extra kindness and gratitude — thank you for everything!

April is Stress Awareness Month 💙

At our agency, we’re taking time to focus on simple, healthy ways to manage stress—and one of our favorites is reading! 📚 Whether it’s a few minutes a day or getting lost in a great story, reading can help relax your mind, improve focus, and give you a much-needed mental break.

To support this, we’ve launched an internal Reading Challenge to encourage our team to slow down, unplug, and make time for themselves.

Now we’d love to hear from YOU! 👇
What’s your favorite book to unwind with? Drop your recommendations in the comments—we’re always looking to add to our reading list!

Happy Autism Awareness Month! The GSB works with clients from all walks of life, and we work to promote a safe space to celebrate diversity!

April is Stress Awareness Month 💚
Today, we recognize the incredible dedication of our team in serving our clients—advocating, protecting, and supporting individuals who need it most.
Guardianship is more than a responsibility—it’s a commitment to ensuring dignity, safety, and quality of life for others. While caring for so many, we often carry a heavy emotional load ourselves.
Let’s remember:
✨ You can’t pour from an empty cup
✨ Your well-being matters too
✨ Taking time to recharge is essential, not selfish
To all those at FCGSB and in our community making a difference every day for our clients—thank you for your compassion, resilience, and unwavering support.

Today, on World Autism Day, we proudly celebrate the 42 incredible individuals with autism in our care. Each day, they bring smiles, joy, and meaning to the work we do. We are truly honored to walk alongside them and be a part of their unique journeys.