Answers on Aging and Independence for Clinton County

February 2025

Council on Aging News for Clinton County

Clinton County's Aging Up Community Center helps older adults make connections

As people grow older, they often find their circle of friends become smaller and opportunities for social interaction become fewer. Some might dismiss these life changes as a normal part of aging, however, with older adults, studies show these life changes can put them at a higher risk for social isolation.

Clinton County Community Action’s (CCCA) Aging Up Community Center can help. Click here to learn more.

Related: COA to participate in CCCA's Senior Awareness Fair, May 15.

Through grant, COA helping older adults in Clinton County to age in place

Thanks to a $1.25 million HUD grant, Council on Aging is helping lower-income older adults in Clinton County to age in place with no-cost home modifications and repairs through the Clinton County Older Adults Home Modification Program. In 2024, 55 households received modifications through the program, and it is still accepting applications.

Click here to learn more about the program, qualifications and how to apply.

Read: Program has helped Clinton County residents Sharon and Emeline.

COA offering benefit application assistance to limited-income Medicare beneficiaries

As an official National Council on Aging Benefits Enrollment Center, Council on Aging can help Medicare beneficiaries with limited income to access benefits and programs that can help them pay for food, medications and more. This includes older adults aged 65+ and individuals with disabilities.

To learn more about the benefits COA can help those who qualify to apply for at no cost, click here.

COA seeks community input

Older adults, caregivers and professionals are invited to participate in Council on Aging’s community needs assessment survey. Anonymous responses and feedback collected via the survey will help Council on Aging plan for the future needs of the region’s aging population.

Click here for more information and to complete the survey.

Be a voice for older adults in your community

Council on Aging is seeking new members for our Advisory Council! We currently have openings in Clermont, Clinton and Warren counties. As an Advisory Council member, you'll give voice to older consumers of services, people with disabilities and others involved in the field of aging.

Click here to learn more and complete our online Prospective Members form.

Get the news you need: Click the "Update Profile" link in the footer of this email to update your contact details and choose the county for which you would like to receive news and updates.

Other News and Updates

Deadline is today to register for Forum on Aging

Today (Friday, February 21) is the last day to register for Council on Aging’s Forum on Aging, presented by Global Meals! Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn and be inspired with more than 500 professionals in our aging services network, including certified care managers, social workers, nurses, activity professionals and nursing home administrators.

Forum on Aging is March 4-5 at the Sharonville Convention Center. Walk in registrations will be accepted, but fees will go up and some workshops may be full.

Click here for more information and to register.

Click here for sponsorship opportunities.

Council on Aging Board of Trustees Member Profile: Kaneesha Ogle

Kaneesha Ogle, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CNE, MSW, LSW is a new member of COA's Board of Trustees. Dr. Ogle has a nursing background in critical care and wound care and as a social worker, her background includes community work among the mental health population.

Dr. Ogle is excited about the future of COA and the opportunity to meet the community's evolving needs. Click here to read her profile.

Heating assistance available

Assistance is available to help with home energy bills through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Program. Council on Aging can help older adults with the application process if needed. Applications are due by May 31, 2025.

Click here to read more.

Make a difference as a COA care manager

Council on Aging is currently seeking licensed social workers and registered nurses for care manager positions in several programs. Our care managers enjoy working from home (except when visiting clients), along with generous paid time off, a pension with 6% company match, 12 paid holidays and much more. But most of all, they enjoy making a difference every day in the lives of older adults.

Watch: COA care manager Haley shares her thoughts on her job. Click here to see open positions.

Innovative service prevents simple need from becoming a big barrier to independence

As we age, it can become harder to do daily tasks on our own. Such was the case for Pamela whose circumstances meant she was unable to do laundry. Fortunately, COA had a solution.

Click here to read her story.

Protect yourself from fraud and scams

Criminals continue to impersonate and deceive in an effort to scam and defraud older adults. Click below to learn how to protect yourself.

Avoid clicking the fake links | Social Security Administration

Watch: Slam the Scam | Social Security Administration

Scams to look out for in 2025 | AARP

Payment by gift card? It's a scam | AARP

Health and Wellness News

Council on Aging offers free workshops that focus on practical ways to help you take control of your health and wellness needs. These are designed with older adults and caregivers in mind and provide tips for a healthy lifestyle as well as an opportunity for older adults to be in the community.

Click here to learn more about our free workshops.

COA in the News

COA caregiving expert shares advice at Local12 Town Hall

Council on Aging’s Caregiver Support Nurse, Anna Goubeaux, participated on a panel of experts focused on caring for caregivers. Family caregivers – who are usually unpaid – represent the foundation of our country’s long-term care system, providing an estimated $600 billion in annual care. Local12’s Caring for the Caregiver Town Hall was taped and will air at a later date. Watch COA’s website and social media channels for updates.

Related: Caregiving responsibilities weigh on the sandwich generation | Marketplace Morning Report

COA featured in AARP Bulletin

A January article in the Ohio edition of AARP’s Bulletin focused on highlights from AARP’s 2024 Vital Voices survey. The survey focused on the needs of Ohioans age 45+ and caregiving was cited as a top concern. According to AARP, more than 1 in 5 Ohioans age 45 and over currently provide unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. COA’s Director of Communications, Paula Smith, was quoted in the article highlighting the important role family caregivers play in our long-term care system.

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.

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