Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio

09/15/2026

Council on Aging was a proud sponsor of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly's Tom Wess Memorial Golf Tournament, on Sept. 14. Thanks to LBFE for the wonderful support you give to older adults in our community! Learn more about LBFE at the link in the comments. ⤵️

09/10/2026

Visit the Council on Aging office at 4601 Malsbary Road, Blue Ash, 45242, on Friday, Sept. 18 for this special event! Reps from Greater Cincinnati Water Works will be here to provide older adults with convenient, in-person help related to their water services. Drop in any time from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. that day!

09/09/2026

Come see us at one of these events, happening soon!

09/07/2026

All COA offices will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. If you have a pre-scheduled ride booked through home52 Transportation, it will happen as planned. All offices and call centers will re-open on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

09/04/2026

ICYMI - be sure to use your farmer’s market program benefit!

🍅🥕🥬 The growing season in Ohio is in full swing and we encourage those participating in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to use their benefit soon, especially before many Ohio markets close in September. You can find a list of participating markets in southwestern Ohio at the link in the comments. ⬇️

09/01/2026

Visit a COA rep at one of these September Hamilton County 513Relief bus stops to learn about programs and services for older adults and caregivers in the county. Click the link in comments for stop details.

08/31/2026

Approximately one in 11 older Americans experienced food insecurity in 2023. And with food prices rising, those with fixed incomes are feeling the strain. Council on Aging's Benefit Enrollment Center helps those in our service area apply for SNAP and other benefits. Learn more: https://www.help4seniors.org/news/council-on-agings-benefits-enrollment-center-helps-lower-income-older-adults-apply-for-money-saving-benefits/

Inflation in food prices can hit even harder for people in their 60s and older as they also juggle fixed incomes, health problems and changes in federal law. Experts say the age group is a “forgotten population” when it comes to food insecurity.

08/25/2026

Knowledge is power! Consider attending one of these helpful events to prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment.

OSHIIP’s Medicare Checkup Events are happening across Ohio now through December — get the facts you need to prepare for Medicare in 2027. Find an upcoming event near you! https://bit.ly/4giVrgn

08/25/2026

There's a general election coming on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Now's a great time to make sure you're registered and to learn about early and absentee voting. Council on Aging has compiled info about all these things, and location and contact info for the county boards of election in southwestern Ohio. Learn more at the link in the comments. ⬇️

08/20/2026

The 5th Annual Elder Care Symposium will be held on Sept. 10 at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland. The event brings together leading experts for an engaging, all-day experience focused on an important topic: Protecting & Powering the Brain. Designed for seniors, caregivers, and elder care professionals, this event breaks down the science of aging and how to protect cognition as we get older.

Learning sessions include:
• Tips for improving your memory power
• Secrets of Super Agers
• Brain Healthy Living
• How Stress Impacts Your Cognition As You Age
• Cognition Changes That Come With Parkinson’s
• How Expectations Impact Dementia Care
• And much more!

COA is an event sponsor... be sure to stop by our table if you attend!

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 - Oasis Conference Center, Loveland, OH 45140. Learn from some of the best minds in the field of aging.