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***Supportive
Services include:

  • Connecting older adults with public benefits, programs, services, and activities

  • Medical claims assistance and advocacy

  • Organizing household finances and budgeting

  • Assistance with essential shopping and banking

  • Telephone reassurance

  • Short-term crisis intervention

 

The Older American’s Act of 1965 (OAA) provides funding for services(under 'Title III') for adults age 60 and older. The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is responsible for the administration of these services in the following counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union.

Services include meals programs, homemaker and personal care aides, transportation, supportive services*** and care at an adult day center.

COAAA has awarded Older Americans Act Title III funds to the community organizations included on the list below. Many of these organizations have other funding that allows them to provide services in addition to those listed. Waiting lists can occur for OAA services. When contacting these organizations, be sure to describe your situation so they can better meet your needs through the range of assistance available.

There are no financial criteria to meet to receive OAA Title III services. A voluntary donation is suggested but not required. The suggested donation is based on the self-reported income of the person receiving services. Donations are used to extend the funding available for services.

Click here for the 2010 list of providers
 

 

PASSPORT receives 99% approval rating

Consumers gave Ohio’s 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) a better than 99% approval rating on their management of the PASSPORT program throughout 2011.  On January 30, the Ohio Department of Aging released data reporting results of its consumer satisfaction survey for the entire state.

Consumers rated their satisfaction through participation in programs offered by AAAs at over 99% statewide.

“We are passionate about providing information to individuals and family members and helping them navigate through a complex system of care when they need it most," said Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Director Cindy Farson.   

"Our employees work very hard to respond to the needs of frail people who rely on in-home services, like PASSPORT, to remain in their communities.”

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