Council on Aging (COA) takes pride in recognizing leaders, volunteers and caregivers in our area who work to make life better for older adults and people with disabilities. COA is now accepting …
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National Family Caregivers Month – Remembering the importance of support for this challenging – and vital – role
COA Caregiver Support Nurse Anna Goubeau with COA Caregiver Support Program clients Lee and Anna Without family caregivers, the long-term care system in our country would collapse. That's why it's …
Everyone has right to vote in Ohio’s Nov. 6 general election
Voting is a fundamental right of all American adults, including those who live in long-term care facilities and those with disabilities. As our next election day – Tuesday, November 6 – …
More Ohioans now legally required to report suspected elder abuse
It’s widely recognized that instances of elder abuse are drastically underreported, both by the abused and those who have contact with the abused. But a recent change to Ohio law seeks to …
Changes coming to HOME Choice as federal funding ends
With its funding source set to expire on December 31, 2018 changes are coming to Ohio’s HOME Choice program. HOME Choice is a Medicaid wrap-around program that provides extra support and help …