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Your Aging and Disability Resource Network.

 

Need assistance or information? The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is here to help.

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Home Energy Assistance Program

 

Assistance is available to income-eligible Ohioans for home energy bills.

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Help Paying Medicare Costs

 

Assistance is available to help pay Medicare premiums, co-pays, prescriptions.

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Resource Guide

 

The guide provides information for older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities.

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Trualta

 

Trualta is a free online platform designed to help caregivers.

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Vaccine Booster Resources

 

COAAA can help you find a vaccination site and available transportation to an appointment.

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Help

Do you need help at home? Contact the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging and talk to our experts who can provide information and connect you to in-home services that will help you live independently.

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Do you need help caring for a loved one? Do you know someone who is caring for an adult family member or friend? Our staff provides free caregiver advice, education and support.

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Education & Wellness

Looking for presentations for a community or employee group? COAAA offers a variety of topics to help individuals learn about and manage their health.

 

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Whether you are an individual who wants to live independently, a caregiver, or a professional, our staff is here to offer information, services and support. COAAA can also connect you to community or other available resources that may not be offered through our programs. If you are seeking assistance with utilities, searching for available senior housing, looking for information on prescription drug assistance, or if you are a professional wanting to enhance your education by attending a training or workshop, COAAA can help.

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About Our Agency

The mission of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) is to inform and support people as they navigate the experience of aging or disability. Our vision is for individuals and families to have knowledge and access to the information and resources they need to live life with dignity and independence.

COAAA plans, funds, and delivers services that help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent in their homes. With the assistance of area providers, COAAA arranges and coordinates services to help individuals with activities of daily living such as homemaking, transportation, home delivered meals, personal care, and more. COAAA offers education and resources to caregivers, professionals, and the public and advocates for programs and policies that benefit older adults and individuals with disabilities.  COAAA manages services for 15,000 people and funds services for another 25,000 older adults in eight counties. COAAA is part of the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. 

The eight counties in COAAA’s planning and service area are Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union. Information about county demographics and partner organizations is available on our County Information page. 

COAAA plans, funds, and delivers services that help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent in their homes. With the assistance of area providers, COAAA arranges and coordinates services to help individuals with activities of daily living such as homemaking, transportation, home delivered meals, personal care, and more. COAAA offers education and resources to caregivers, professionals, and the public and advocates for programs and policies that benefit older adults and individuals with disabilities.  COAAA manages services for 15,000 people and funds services for another 25,000 older adults in eight counties.

The eight counties in COAAA’s planning and service area are Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union. Information about county demographics and partner organizations is available on our County Information page. 

For a more comprehensive look at COAAA, learn more through our 2022 Annual Report.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) is to inform and support people as they navigate the experience of aging or disability. Our vision is for individuals and families to have knowledge and access to the information and resources they need to live life with dignity and independence.

History

COAAA was established in 1974 and is part of the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. Area Agencies on Aging were established under the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1973 to respond to the needs of Americans 60 and over. State units on aging, such as the Ohio Department of Aging, were given authority to designate Area Agencies on Aging within planning and service areas designated throughout the states. Every county in the US is served by an Area Agency on Aging (AAA). 

Local governments were given right of first refusal to operate AAAs. Melvin B. Dodge, who served as director of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) from 1967 to 1985, urged the City of Columbus to accept the Area Agencies on Aging designation for Central Ohio. It was an important addition to the CRPD's ongoing commitment to older adults, which included operation of 10 senior centers. COAAA started in 1974 with 10 employees. At the start of 2023, COAAA has grown to nearly 400 staff members.  
 

 

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