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Ohio Department of Aging We administer services and supports for older Ohioans and adults with disabilities. Also on X: www.x.com/ohiodeptofaging. Comments and posts are encouraged.

Advertisements, comments, images and links do not necessarily represent the views of the department. The Ohio Department of Aging works to ensure that our elders are respected as vital members of society who continue to grow, thrive and contribute. We collaborate with state agencies and community partners, including area agencies on aging, to help integrate aging needs into local plans and ensure that aging Ohioans have access to a wide array of high-quality services and supports that are person-centered in policy and practice. Our programs include the PASSPORT Medicaid waiver, caregiver support, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Facebook Post and Comment Policy

The Ohio Department of Aging's pages on Facebook are offered as forums for the public and the department on issues of importance to older adults and the people who care for and serve them. Comments and posts to this page are monitored by Department of Aging staff during regular business hours. To ensure a productive dialogue and appropriate use of this page by all, we reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments containing, but not limited to the following:

Vulgar, profane, or offensive language or s*xual content, or links to such content;
Content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, s*x, national origin, military status, disability, genetic information, or s*xual orientation;
Spam or solicitation of commerce;
Content that advocates illegal activity;
Content that supports or opposes political views, campaigns, or ballot measures;
Infringement upon copyrights or trademarks; and
Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems. The comments expressed on this page by people and accounts other than the Ohio Department of Aging or its affiliated Facebook accounts do not necessarily reflect the official views of the department. Posts or comments submitted to this page or its followers may be public records subject to public disclosure pursuant to Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code. For your convenience, this site may contain hypertext or other links to external Internet sites that are not owned or maintained by the Ohio Department of Aging. We
do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of these external sites. In addition to material posted by the Ohio Department of Aging and its affiliated Facebook accounts, this page may include ads and suggestions of other profiles to view selected by Facebook and links to third-party sites included in user comments. The inclusion of these ads, profiles and links is outside the control of the Ohio Department of Aging and is not an official endorsement of any product, person or service. We do not receive any revenue from any of these links or sites.

Happy Labor Day from the Ohio Department of Aging! Our office is closed today. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, at 8...
07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Ohio Department of Aging!

Our office is closed today. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, at 8 a.m.

If you’re searching for a nursing home or assisted living facility for yourself, a family member, or a friend, trust Ohi...
06/09/2026

If you’re searching for a nursing home or assisted living facility for yourself, a family member, or a friend, trust Ohio’s award-winning Long-Term Care Quality Navigator.

It has accurate, up-to-date information in one convenient location.

Use the Navigator: http://aging.ohio.gov/navigator

September is Falls Prevention Month, and every step counts. Learn how daily movement helps reduce fall risks and track y...
05/09/2026

September is Falls Prevention Month, and every step counts. Learn how daily movement helps reduce fall risks and track your steps with the statewide campaign: aging.ohio.gov/fallsprevention.

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month—a great reminder that small daily habits can make a big difference. Stay a...
04/09/2026

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month—a great reminder that small daily habits can make a big difference.

Stay active every day, make your home safer and check your health to reduce your risk of falls.

Learn more at aging.ohio.gov/fallsprevention

The closing session of the 2026 Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging featured an inspiring conversation with Direct...
03/09/2026

The closing session of the 2026 Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging featured an inspiring conversation with Director Ursel McElroy and Jennifer Kucera of the Center for Disability Empowerment.

They discussed the lived experience behind policy, and Jennifer’s unique perspective that reveals both the strengths and the gaps in Ohio’s care systems.

Read more about the Policy Summit: aging.ohio.gov/2026governorspolicysummit

During the lunch session of the 2026 Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging, Director McElroy hosted two panel conver...
03/09/2026

During the lunch session of the 2026 Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging, Director McElroy hosted two panel conversations: one with Rick Carfagna of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Jenny Carlson of AARP Ohio. The other featured Adam Axcell of National Church Residences, Dave Cocagne of Vermilion Development, Ann Conn of The McGregor Foundation, and Kelly O’Reilly of the Ohio Association of Health Plans.

Both conversations centered on the economics of healthy aging, and how we can strengthen and modernize the systems that will carry Ohio into the future.

Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy delivered opening remarks at the 2026 Governor’s Policy Summit on Hea...
03/09/2026

Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy delivered opening remarks at the 2026 Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging this morning. She also hosted a conversation with Shari Ling, M.D., of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. They discussed the landscape of aging in America, and what it means to grow older in this country.

The full-day summit is convening changemakers and innovators to help shape the state’s strategy to support healthy aging.

02/09/2026

Temperatures will climb back into the 90s in parts of Ohio today, with heat index values around 100 for the rest of the week. Watch this week's Wellness Wednesday for tips on staying safe during the hot weather.

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. To help reduce the chance of falls, older Ohioans should talk with their ...
01/09/2026

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month.

To help reduce the chance of falls, older Ohioans should talk with their doctor about their personal risk factors — and join the statewide 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign by adding daily movement to their routine.

Learn more about falls prevention on our website:
https://aging.ohio.gov/fallsprevention

Temperatures are heating up again across Ohio. Be sure to stay hydrated, wear protective clothing if you are outdoors, a...
31/08/2026

Temperatures are heating up again across Ohio.

Be sure to stay hydrated, wear protective clothing if you are outdoors, and try to spend time in a place that has air conditioning, such as a library, senior center, or a friend's home, if your home does not have AC.

And be sure to check on your older adult family, friends, and neighbors.

Learn more: aging.ohio.gov/springsummersafety

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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