Mark your calendar for the 2019 Forum on Aging!
Council on Aging's
2019 Forum on Aging is scheduled for
March 12-13 at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Providing up to
12
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professionals in the field of aging, it is one of the most popular conferences for social workers, nurses, nursing home administrators and activity professionals in our region.
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Become a Forum on Aging sponsor, and make sure more than 500 industry pros get to know you!
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Share your organization's products and services with more than 500 area aging and disability network professionals as a Forum on Aging sponsor.
A variety of sponsorship levels are available, including new a la carte opportunities to promote your company name and brand. Early sponsors get the most visibility among attendees, so act now!
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October is Financial Planning and Long-term Care Planning Month
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By Suzanne Burke, Council on Aging CEO, and
Dr. Brad Wenstrup
You’re wide awake at 2 am. By your father’s side in the hospital after hip replacement surgery, you wonder what will happen when he is discharged home. Can your mother manage his care? Will he drive again? Can you take time away from work and family to help? Can your parents afford in-home care? What type of care would they want?
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COA moves Clinton County office, opens local
Aging and Disability Resource Center
COA’s Clinton County office has moved to a new Wilmington location. Now located within the Smith-Feike-Minton Insurance building at 2333 Rombach Avenue, the office includes an Aging and Disability Resource Center that is open to the public Tuesdays, 8 am-4:30 pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 am-12 pm.
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COA VP selected for Cincy Chamber's WE Lead program
Kim Clark, COA’s Vice President – Operations for Medicaid Services, has been selected to participate in the 13
th
class of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce’s WE Lead executive leadership development program.
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Webster joins COA as manager of MyCare Ohio-Molina program
Council on Aging is pleased to welcome Deanna M. Webster, Ph.D., LSW as manager of COA’s MyCare Ohio-Molina team.
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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 with housing to transition eligible Ohioans out of nursing facilities and into home and community-based settings.
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COA contracts with CareSource
to provide care management services for Ohio Home Care and Specialized Recovery Services clients
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Honor someone who is dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities
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 nominations for its 2019 Annual Awards Program.
Award winners will be honored at COA's Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, March 13, 2019, at the Sharonville Convention Center.
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For seniors worried about winter heating bills, HEAP can help
For people with low or modest incomes – including many older adults and people with disabilities – high energy prices are a frightening prospect as we head towards cold weather.
But help is available through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a federally-funded program administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency. It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating.
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Through Own Your Future, COA helps people plan for future long-term care needs
Planning for long-term care can be a complicated process – especially immediately following a health emergency. That's why Council on Aging works to help people understand the importance of planning early for long-term care needs.
In September, COA marked eight years of educating adults on the importance of long-term care planning through its
Own Your Future
workshops.
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Older adults urged to get their annual flu shot
Fall in Ohio brings football, crisp weather and pumpkins dotting front porches. Unfortunately, fall also brings the beginning of flu season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this year is continuing its recommendation that all people six months of age and older receive a flu shot. The vaccine is especially important for those who are considered at high risk of flu-related complications, including people age 65 and older.
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Receive a monthly Medicaid card? It's now permanent
Beginning October 1, people who receive a monthly Medicaid card need to be aware of an important change. Information included with October cards informed consumers that their card is now permanent and should not be discarded. New cards will NOT be issued each month.
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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 – draws near, it’s important to understand your rights in order to be able to express yourself and have a say in our government.
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What's new for Medicare in 2019?
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7. This is a time for individuals on Medicare to re-evaluate drug and health insurance coverage options to ensure they are still enrolled in the best plan to meet their needs.
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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 increase the likelihood that suspected elder abuse will be reported in the state.
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Social Security announces benefit increase for 2019
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced.
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Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati Professional Symposium and Day for Caregivers
Professional Symposium - Friday, November 2, 2018, 7:15 am-4:15 pm, Sharonville
Convention Center.
The 2018 Professional Symposium's theme – Rising to New Heights in Dementia Care – is a day dedicated to providing healthcare professionals and caregivers information concerning care planning, interventions, living well with dementia and research.
Day for Caregivers - Saturday, November 3, 7:30 am-12:45 pm, Sharonville Convention Cente
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The keynote speaker for the Day for Caregivers is Robert Keyes, M.D. He will present "The Myths of Alzheimer's." The day will also include breakout sessions with various topics, including Understanding Medications, Engaging the Person with Dementia in Activities, Recognizing Dangers and Improving Safety, Medicaid Planning, and Dealing with Difficult Decisions, to name a few.
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Local experts to host events to help prevent fraud and scams targeting older adults
Cincinnati Police Department and the Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati are teaming up to present two events:
Facebook Live Event
– November 8, 8-11:30 am. Helpful advice from some of Cincinnati's leading authorities on how to prevent scams and identity theft.
Panel Discussion and Resource Fair
– December 5, 3:30 pm, Veterans Medical Administration Center Auditorium. Will feature experts from the Cincinnati Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Council on Aging and Pro Seniors. Reservations recommended.
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During November, We Recognize...
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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
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Care and cure for those battling the Alzheimer’s epidemic
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By Guest Columnist Paula Kollstedt, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati
When President Ronald Reagan designated November National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in 1983, little did he know that Alzheimer’s would grow to become not only the most feared disease in the nation, but the most expensive as well – costing our nation more than $277 billion a year and threatening the future of both Medicare and Medicaid.
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National Family Caregivers Month
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Remembering the importance of support for this challenging –
and vital – role
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Without family caregivers, the long-term care system in our country would collapse. That's why it's so important we recognize the challenges caregivers face as they perform this important work. We must respond with adequate support to help them navigate these challenges so they can provide the best care possible for their loved ones.
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National Hospice & Palliative Care Awareness Month
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What's the difference between hospice and palliative care?
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Every year, more than 1.58 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospice/palliative care providers in the U.S. November is Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness month. It’s important to know the differences between the two types of care.
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A Roundup of Recent Headlines, News and Commentaries
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Next Avenue, July 11
Next Avenue, July 15
NPR, July 16
Wall Street Journal, July 20
The New Yorker, July 20
CNBC.com, July 23
Kaiser Health News, July 26
Forbes, July 27
Forbes, July 29
Columbus Dispatch, July 30
Science Daily, August 1
New York Times, August 5
Forbes.com, August 12
Patientengagementhit.com, August 14
New York Times, August 18
New York Times, September 4
New York Times, September 25
New York Times, October 12
MSN.com, October 13
New York Times, October 15
NPR, October 22
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