Older Adults Can Get Help with Digital TV Transition
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is asking area older adults who are having problems with the digital TV transition to call (513) 345-8643 for help.
On May 28, COA received a grant from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) to help older adults in the greater Cincinnati area prepare for the digital TV transition. As a grantee, COA will participate in the Digital TV: Keeping Seniors Connected campaign. The campaign's goal is to educate and assist vulnerable older adults with the transition to digital TV.
As part of the campaign, COA will:
- Educate older adults about the digital TV transition
- Provide one-on-one assistance with transition, including:
- Helping seniors determine if they need a converter box
- Helping seniors apply for converter box coupons
- Over-the-phone and in-home assistance with converter box installation
- Over-the-phone troubleshooting and equipment education
The nationwide switch from analog to digital broadcasting was originally scheduled to take place on Feb. 17 but was extended until June 12, 2009. After June 12, households with analog-only TVs (with a rooftop antenna or rabbit ears on the TV), and not subscribed to cable or satellite service, needed to purchase a digital-to-analog converter box to continue to watch free, over-the-air programming.
About Council on Aging
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older.
COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.
For Answers on Aging:
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
175 Tri County Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-721-1025 Toll-free 1-800-252-0155
E-mail: info@help4seniors.org
Website: www.help4seniors.org
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