In 2020, we all faced unusual challenges as COVID-19 upended lives. As older adults were encouraged to stay home to avoid infection, the local Elderly Services Programs (ESP) and its network of …
COA receives community champion award for vaccinating homebound older adults
2023 Update: Due to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, this program is no longer available.Vaccines may be available at private doctor offices, pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics, health …
The truth about medication mismanagement
by Guest Columnist Laura Stanton, OSU Extension While it is true that prescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, it is also true that any medication has the potential …
Suzanne Burke recognized as top CEO in the region
Council in Aging (COA) CEO, Suzanne Burke, was recently honored by the Cincinnati Business Courier with a C-Suite Award. Burke won in the Chief Executive Officer, Large Non-Profit …
Tips for older adults to stay safe and healthy during extreme heat
Perhaps more than any other group, older adults should pay special attention to heat waves and heat emergency warnings. More than younger people, older adults are susceptible to heat-related illnesses …