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County residents can get help with high utility bills and home safety modifications
Two programs are available in Clinton County that offer help to eligible older adults with utility bills and/or home repairs and safety modifications. The home repairs and safety modifications are provided through a grant and are intended to help income-eligible older adults (homeowners) continue to live independently at home.
Homeowners and renters can also apply for one-time assistance with gas or electric bills (an average payment of $200). Contact Council on Aging at (937) 584-7200 for more information and help with an application.
Click here to learn more.
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COA releases 2023 ESP Annual Report
As the Administrator of the Elderly Services Program in Clinton County, COA annually prepares and releases an annual report, detailing the impact the program has on county residents and the community at large. In 2023, ESP served 670 county residents with services that helped them remain safe and independent in their homes. Click here to read more and access the report.
COA also released its 2023 Impact Report. Click here for more information.
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Grants improve accessibility at two area senior centers
Grants were awarded to two county senior centers for capital improvement projects that have improved accessibility at the centers. The goal of the grants, which were funded by the county’s senior services levy, was to help the county’s senior centers and other non-profit organizations rebound from the pandemic. In addition to benefiting local community organizations and the older adults who use them, the project work was completed by contractors based in Clinton County. Click here to read more.
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Community-based partnerships bring health and wellness programs to older adults and caregivers in Clinton County
COA offers free health and wellness programs designed to help older adults and caregivers better manage their health and reduce social isolation. Programs are offered at community-based locations such as the Blanchester Senior Center, where the popular Tai Chi for Fall Prevention was recently offered. “They gained improved balance, increased mobility and socialization. To this day, people at the center often ask me, ‘When is Tai Chi coming back?’” said center director Jo Slocum. Click here to read more.
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Council on Aging celebrates Older Americans month
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is celebrated every May. Led by the federal Administration for Community Living, Older Americans Month is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our communities. This year's theme is Powered by Connection.
Council on Aging is your local connection to services available to older adults and their caregivers. Read more here.
Related news:
COA Celebrates Older Americans Month in Clinton County | Wilmington Journal News
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COA hiring LSWs and RNs
Looking for flexible hours, generous benefits and opportunities to progress your career while working within a hybrid workforce? COA is seeking LSWs and RNs for a Clinical Supervisor and multiple Care Manager positions. Licensed candidates are eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus! See all open positions and apply today by clicking here.
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COA graduates first class of Emerging Professionals
Council on Aging’s innovative Emerging Professionals Program immerses recent college graduates in a wide range of functions at Council on Aging, providing valuable, real-world training and experience working within a care management organization. The first class of Emerging Professionals joined COA in 2023 and included students from Miami University, Xavier University, The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati and Thomas Moore University. Click here to read more. A celebration was held May 7 to mark the first classes’ graduation. Click here to read more.
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Local leaders and home health aides recognized at 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards
Council on Aging's 53rd Annual Meeting and Awards celebration was held on March 6. At the meeting, many individuals were recognized for their hard work which improves life for older adults and people with disabilities throughout our region. Click here to read more.
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Council on Aging Board Member Profile: Dr. Karen Bankston
Dr. Karen Bankston joined COA's Board of Trustees in 2020 and currently serves as the board's vice chair. In addition to being a Professor Emerita, a leadership consultant, a retired hospital executive and former University of Cincinnati faculty, Dr. Bankston was recently honored by the Urban League with the Glorifying the Lions award. Read more about Dr. Bankston here.
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Accounting manager rewarded by 'servant leadership' aspect of working for COA
The list of reasons to join the team at Council on Aging is long, but it starts with our mission to help individuals remain independent in their homes. COA staff member Janice enjoys mastering project and fund accounting for COA programs. Recently, she was named to the Urban League's African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP.)
Click here to read Janice's story.
Click here to see a video about working at COA.
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Be a paid caregiver through Participant Directed Care
Are you a compassionate individual seeking a rewarding, flexible, high-demand career? Are you already caring for a loved one or are you aiming to kickstart your healthcare career while pursuing further education? Medicaid waiver clients need assistance from individual providers to help them remain independent at home. COA can help you get certified as a paid, in-home caregiver and connected with clients who need in-home care services. Click here for more information.
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Celebrating a successful 2024 Forum on Aging
At Council on Aging's 2024 Forum on Aging, presented by Global Meals, more than 350 aging services professionals gathered to network, learn and be inspired. The two-day conference, held March 5-6, offered attendees the opportunity to earn up to 12 continuing education credits. Many parties helped make the event successful, including event sponsors and the conference planning committee. To read a list of those involved, click here.
The 2025 Forum on Aging will be held March 4-5, 2025 at the Sharonville Convention Center.
If you are interested in helping to plan the 2025 conference, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Amy Leonhardt.
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COA team helps clients navigate complex Medicaid journey
The road a typical Medicaid waiver client travels from their first contact with Council on Aging to the program where they will remain for the long term is often long and complex. Fortunately, COA has many experts to guide applicants through this process. Click here to read more.
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home52 Transportation selected for national transportation innovation showcase
home 52 Transportation was selected for inclusion in the 2023 National Aging and Disability Transportation Center's Innovations Showcase, a publication highlighting 14 transportation programs selected through a nationwide competition that showcases creative thinking and effective resource utilization in the transportation sector serving older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. Read more here.
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Council on Aging sponsors 2024 Clinton County Farmers Market
Council on Aging is proud to be a sponsor of the popular Clinton County Farmers Market, held Saturdays, 8:30am – Noon beginning May 11 at the Clinton County Court House Square. As part of our sponsorship, COA will present Community Resource Day at the market on Saturday, July 27. Be sure to stop by the market learn about important programs, services and resources available to county residents of all ages!
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Attorney General Yost delivers keynote at chamber event
Council on Aging staff attended the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Annual Meeting in late April. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost delivered the meeting’s keynote address and took time to visit with COA staff.
COA staff and Attorney General Yost share a common concern in protecting older adults from frauds and scams.
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Staff share knowledge, resources at local job and resource fair
Council on Aging and Elderly Services Program staff participated in the May 8 Clinton County Job & Community Resource Fair, hosted by the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce. Staff shared information about programs and services for older adults in Clinton County, especially the senior utility assistance program and FREE home modification program.
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COA in the Community
COA's Outreach Bureau is a service available to area businesses and organizations to provide education through speaking engagements and information tables at events. The Outreach Bureau shares information about COA programs and services for older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. Click here to learn more.
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Connect with Council on Aging at these upcoming events in Clinton County
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Clinton County Community Action Program Senior Awareness Fair: Noon-2 p.m., June 13 at the Clinton County Aging-Up Center, 717 N. Nelson Ave., Wilmington
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Port William-Lumberton Senior Center: Noon, July 2, 54 Port William Road, Wilmington
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Clinton County Farmers’ Market: Council on Aging is a sponsor of this year’s market and lead sponsor of the market’s popular Community Resource Day, 8:30 a.m.-Noon, July 27 at Clinton County Courthouse Square
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Clinton County Chamber of Commerce Member Showcase: Noon – 1 p.m., Aug. 27 at Council on Aging’s Wilmington Office, 2333 Rombach Ave.
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COA's Health and Wellness workshops help older adults better manage their own health
Council on Aging offers a variety of free Health and Wellness programs designed with older adults and caregivers in mind. Here are just a few:
- Diabetes, Chronic Pain and Chronic Disease self-management workshops
- Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
- Bingocize
Click here to learn more and register.
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Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program transitions to electronic system for 2024 season
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will be available again this summer for eligible participants who will receive a $50 voucher to use at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. This year the program will use an e-solution called “Homegrown Benefits” to redeem the vouchers in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Aging. All past participants must re-apply yearly. The application process will open soon. Visit our website to learn more.
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Experiencing social isolation? Here are two things to consider.
Social isolation is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. The National Institute on Aging conducted a study revealing regular online conversations show potential cognitive benefit for socially isolated older adults. Read more here.
Participation in COA's free Health and Wellness workshops is a fun way to connect with others. Read more about COA's workshops here.
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Tips to stay cool in upcoming warm weather
Spring is officially here, which means summer's warm temperatures are coming soon. Perhaps more than any other group, older adults should pay special attention to heat waves and heat emergency warnings. To find out why and to learn strategies for staying cool, click here.
Click here for tips from the Ohio Department of Aging.
Learn tips from National Institute on Aging by clicking here.
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Council on Aging programs and staff were featured in these local news stories:
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Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. We promote choice, independence, dignity and well-being through a range of services that help people remain in their homes for as long as possible. | | | | |
