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May is Older America's Month
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 Safe Today Healthy Tomorrow Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize older Americans for their contributions and provide them with information to help them stay healthy and active. This year, the focus is on injury prevention with the theme Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow. Learn more Throughout the month, we have shared tips, information and resources on safety, health and independence through our Facebook and Twitter feeds. We share similar information through out the year so be sure to follow us. |
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Hamilton County Elderly Services Program reopens for limited enrollment
After being closed to all new enrollments for two months, the Hamilton County Elderly Services Program has re-opened to people in certain emergency circumstances. To reduce costs, Council on Aging temporarily closed the program on March 10, 2014. The two-month closure and other cost-saving measures have had the desired effect, but enrollment will remain limited to people who meet certain emergency criteria and the pace of enrollment will be slow. Read more
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 Care Transition expands to four more hospitals
Care Transitions, COA's program to reduce hospital re-admissions, is expanding to four additional hospitals, bringing the total to nine regional hospitals. The new hospitals are: * Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital * Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital * Mercy West Hospital * West Chester Hospital - UC Health Care Transitions is designed to prevent at-risk older adults from returning to the hospital within a few days or weeks of discharge. Learn more about the success of the program. |
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COA expands service area
Council on Aging is expanding case management services to younger individuals with disabilities who need long-term care services. The services are provided through the Ohio Home Care Waiver Program, serving people who live within a 21-county area surrounding Cincinnati, Dayton, and Lima. The program helps people to remain independent in their homes and avoid unnecessary placement in institutional settings such as nursing homes or hospitals. Read more
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COA releases 2013 ESP annual reports
All four ESP programs help serviced 13,881 seniors last year according to the 2013 annual reports. A win-win program for seniors and taxpayers -- saving money and delaying or preventing nursing home placement. Read more about each county annual report. Butler, Clinton, Hamilton or Warren
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Council on Aging opens satellite office in Wilmington to better serve residents of Clinton County
To better serve older adults and people with disabilities in Clinton County and to help them remain independent in their homes, COA has opened a satellite office in Wilmington. The new office allows COA staff to work closer to the clients they serve and visit on a regular basis. Learn More
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Dr. John Blocher inducted into state Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Dr. John Blocher a pioneer in the field of chemistry and the Oxford resident is among twelve remarkable older Ohioans inducted this year into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. He joins more than 400 individuals who have been inducted since 1978 by the Ohio Department of Aging. Read More
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OKI asking for input on updated policy plan
The OKI Regional Council of Governments is updating a policy plan to improve quality of life and service to the public in southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana. They are asking for input from you. Learn more
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Homestead Exemption deadline nears and new rule for 2014
June 2, 2014 is the last day to apply for the 2013 state's Homestead Exemption program. In 2014, a new rule for Homestead Exemption will have income eligibility requirements. Learn more
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Upcoming Events and Learning Opportunities
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Visit the Events page on our website for a complete, up-to-date list of events for adults, caregivers and professionals. |
 APA Advocacy Luncheon - Hoarding: Challenges and Strategies
Join the APA on Thursday, June 12 from 11 am till 1 pm at Madonna Manor for a panel presentation on the challenges and strategies of hoarding. Learn form three professionals on how you may help clients who may find themselves in a hoarding situation. Learn more
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OSHIIP Welcome to Medicare - Hamilton County
April 30, 2014, 6PM | Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Blue Ash, OH | Call for more details 1-800-686-1578
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Healthy U Chronic Disease Self Management Program
June 2 - July 7, 2014, 12:30 - 3 pm | Bethel Woods Community Building, 610 Easter Road, Bethel, OH 45106 | Registration required: (513) 947-7333| Learn more
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APA Advocacy Luncheon - Hoarding:Challenges and Strategies
June 12, 2014, 11 am - 1 pm | Madonna Manor 2344 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, KY 41017 | Registration required: Click here to register
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OSHIIP Welcome to Medicare Webinar
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Celebrating Inclusion: 15 Years of the Olmstead Decision
June 26, 2014 9:00 am - 3:45 pm | Corporate College East, 4400 Richmond Road Warrensville Hts., OH 44128 | Information (216) 731-1529 (Voice/TTY) | Learn more
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Healthy-U Chronic Disease Self Management Program
July 2 - August 6, 2014, 1-3:30pm | Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford, OH 45150 | Registration required: (513) 947-7333 | Learn more
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Aging and Disability Resource Directory Tip:
May 28 is National Senior Health & Fitness Day
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 Make a move toward better health this Wednesday, May 28 on National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Our Aging and Disability Resource Directory can help you take a step towards finding fitness programs, preventive services, health programs and many more resources to move you to better health. For information visit the Health and Safety section of our Resource Directory.
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