2027 Forum on Aging: celebrating 40 years! | |
COA's 40th annual Forum on Aging is set for March 16-17, 2027, at the Sharonville Convention Center. Professionals in the field of aging, certified care managers, social workers, nurses, nursing home administrators and activity professionals earn up to 12 CEUs at this popular conference. Registration opens in late December.
Learn more about Forum on Aging.
| Showcase your brand at 2027 Forum on Aging | | |
Looking to expand your reach within the aging and disability services community? The 2027 Forum on Aging offers an exceptional opportunity to promote your products and services to more than 500 professionals from across the network. As a sponsor, your organization will gain valuable visibility before, during and after the event. Reserve your sponsorship today!
Explore our wide variety of sponsorship options.
| | Nominate a home care worker for COA award | | |
Do you know a home health aide or an AddnAide/consumer-directed care caregiver who goes above and beyond in providing exceptional care to older adults in our region? Please consider nominating them for a COA Home Health Aide Hero award. Each winner receives an award and $250. Nomination deadline is Jan. 15, 2027.
Learn more about the award and make a nomination.
| | Need transportation to a social event, medical appointment or the pharmacy? | | |
home52 Transportation is here to help. We arrange reliable rides for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Hamilton and Clermont counties, making it easier to stay active, independent and connected to the community.
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Our door-through-door transportation services use specialized vehicles and trained drivers to provide safe, comfortable and dependable transportation tailored to individual needs.
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Through personalized transportation solutions, home52 Transportation helps older adults and individuals with disabilities access essential services, participate in community activities and maintain their independence.
Free rides may be available for eligible adults thanks to generous grant funding.
Learn more about eligibility and available services.
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| PROGRAM & SERVICE UPDATES | | Apply for money-saving benefits with COA's help | |
Identifying and applying for benefits can be a daunting process. But through its Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC), COA makes it easier by assisting limited-income older adults and those with disabilities in determining eligibility and applying for certain money-saving benefits.
Learn how the BEC may help you or someone you know.
| | COA health and wellness workshop updates | |
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A recent Chronic Pain Self Management Workshop in Hamilton County has resulted in positive lifestyle changes for its participants (in photo). Read more.
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COA is adding Tai Chi for Diabetes to its available evidenced-based programs. It is an eight-week workshop that meets twice a week for one hour. More information will be available soon!
- COA is scheduling workshops for program year 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2027). Existing host site sponsors should contact COA to have their workshop requests added to its master wellness program calendar.
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Organizations interested in becoming a host site sponsor should contact Judy Eschmann.
| | Support for those leaving the hospital or nursing home | | |
Did you know Council on Aging offers up to 60 days of no-cost, in-home support for those returning home from the hospital or skilled nursing facility? FastTrack Home helps support a successful recovery at home, which can be a challenging period for older adults and can result in unnecessary and expensive hospital readmission.
Learn about FastTrack Home.
| | HAPPENING AT COUNCIL ON AGING | | Wilson named finalist for Cincinnati Business Courier C-Suite Award | | |
Council on Aging Chief Operating and Programs Officer Ken Wilson has been named a finalist for the Cincinnati Business Courier's 2026 C-Suite Awards. The recognition highlights his decades of leadership, innovation and commitment to improving the lives of older adults across southwestern Ohio.
Read more about Ken's accomplishments and this prestigious honor.
| COA and Kroger Health bring flu vaccines to older adults in Hamilton County | |
In partnership with Kroger Health, this fall Council on Aging is holding vaccine clinics for residents at senior apartment buildings around Hamilton County. In addition to receiving vaccines, residents can join a Bingocize session, which is a health and wellness workshop combining the fun of Bingo with the benefits of health education. And, COA’s Benefits Enrollment Center specialist attends each clinic to help people learn about and apply for benefits they may be eligible for.
| Advocacy on behalf of older adults on the agenda at meeting with senator | |
COA leaders and community partners recently met with Ohio Sen. Louis "Bill" Blessing to discuss legislative priorities for older Ohioans, strategies to combat Medicaid fraud, and opportunities to strengthen programs that help older adults remain safely and independently in their homes.
| Board member profile: Sally Buchanan | | |
Meet COA board member Sally Buchanan, a Clinton County resident and retired nurse with 45 years of experience in a variety of health care settings and leadership roles, including assisted living, in-home care, case management and quality.
| | COMMUNITY & AGING SERVICES UPDATES | | Catch up with COA at an event near you | | Council on Aging representatives are active in our service area year-round. Visit with us here, soon: | | |
In September, we enjoyed meeting FC Cincinnati mascot Gary (who even took a turn working at our table) and many others at the health fair at Mercy's Kings Mills Hospital in Mason.
| | Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment | | |
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. Whether you're qualifying for the program this year, or have been on it for many years, there's a lot of information to master to ensure you're choosing the best options for your situation. Ohio's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) offers valuable advice and assistance related to open enrollment.
Visit the OSHIIP website for webinar and meeting options.
| Register for free advance care planning workshop | |
Join the Cincinnati Health Department for a free advance care planning workshop on Oct. 23 at Artsville on Whetsel Avenue in Cincinnati. Learn how to make your wishes known through advance care planning, health care decision-making, long-term care resources and estate and end-of-life planning. Registration deadline is Oct. 9. Call (513) 271-0805 or email info4artsville@gmail.com.
Read the event flyer for more details.
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