News & Notices
Notice of Public Hearing: Area Plan Request for Waivers for Title III Services (posted 9-20-21)
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm to discuss the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging’s request for an area plan waiver for Title III services. Due to COVID concerns, the public hearing will be held virtually through Zoom.
Title III-B for Volunteer Placement/Volunteer Guardian Program ($221,830)
Title III-D for Evidence-Based Programs ($106,481)
Title III-E for National Family Caregiver Support Program ($9,600)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscOGvqjsiHdcHFNaqXAGhjZBkLFax7QXO
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To review a waiver request document prior to the hearing contact Tamara James at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Questions and written comments may be submitted by October 8, 2021 to Tamara James at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Home Energy Assistance Program
Assistance to help pay home energy bills is available to income-eligible Ohioans through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
The HEAP Summer Crisis Program from the Ohio Development Services Agency helps income-eligible Ohioans maintain utility service. The program runs through September 30, 2021.
Strategic Area Plan 2019-2022
COAAA is pleased to share our approved 2019-2022 Strategic Area Plan, which describes emerging and priority issues as well as goals, objectives, and strategies for the next four years. Full details can be found in the plan narrative and goal documents. which can be found in the About Us section.
COAAA in the News
Addressing Real Issues for Caregivers of Loved Ones, Daytime Columbus on NBC4, 6-30-21
‘A lot of frustration’: Online vaccine scheduling process is challenging for seniors, those who help them, WBNS-10TV, 2-17-21
Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Ohio’s Vaccine Signup System, All Sides with Ann Fisher on WOSU Radio, 2-10-21
Creating Second Responders for Our Aging Population, Daytime Columbus on NBC4, 2-4-21
COAAA Overview and Services, Aging in Full Bloom podcast, 1-27-21
Central Ohio agency assisting elderly find vaccine locations, WSYX ABC6, 1-15-21
Daytime Columbus: COAAA Reaching More Seniors to Help Them Stay in Their Homes, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 9-28-20
Briefs: Aging organization wins pandemic grant, Newark Advocate, 4-25-20
Help on the way for Central Ohio seniors impacted by coronavirus, ABC6 WSYX, 4-1-20
COAAA Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), www.coaaa.org, 3-16-20
Ohio Department of Health Opens Call Center to Help with COVID-19 Response, News Release from ODH, 3-6-20
Home-sharing program aims to help elderly property owners, WSYX ABC6 On Your Side, 1-30-20
Platform Promises Access to Untapped Supply of Affordable Housing, Columbus Underground, 1-3-20
Daytime Columbus: Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Connects Seniors with Needed Resources, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 10-29-19
Columbus council’s OKs modest funding for eviction prevention, but ‘it’s a start,’ officials say, Columbus Dispatch, 10-28-19
Crucial help from volunteer group allows elderly residents to remain in their German Village homes, Columbus Dispatch, 10-1-19
COAAA and Nesterly launch homesharing program, 9-12-19
Columbus Launching Transportation Initiatives For Hilltop Seniors, WOSU-89.7, 8-28-19
Age-Friendly Mobility Projects Unveiled, WCBE-90.5, 8-27-19
One in three seniors is lonely. Here are ways to combat the isolation, stay healthy, Columbus Dispatch, 7-7-19
For some older Ohioians, getting home-delivered meals can be a challenge, Columbus Dispatch, 7-5-19
Ohio’s population ages fast as services try to keep up, Columbus Dispatch, 6-20-19
Ohio Relies Heavily on Volunteers to Handle Aging Adults' Affairs, Public News Service, 6-10-19
Caring For The Elderly In 2019, All Sides on WOSU-89.7, 5-29-19
Five Innovative Ways Cities Are Improving Life for Seniors, Wall St. Journal, 5-22-19
Columbus Neighborhoods: Intergenerational Living, WOSU, 4-25-19
City Grant Will Help Keep Seniors In Their Homes, WCBE-90.5, 2-12-19
Keep an eye on elderly neighbors during cold snap, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 1-29-19
Letter: Volunteers, staff made gift drive a success, Columbus Dispatch, 1-16-19
COAAA seeking nominations for Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, Record Herald, 1-16-19
Support of villages can benefit elderly, Toledo Blade, 1-5-19
SourcePoint launches caregiver support group, Delaware Gazette, 1-4-19
How to talk to loved ones about dementia around the holidays, Columbus Dispatch, 12-10-18
Adopt A Senior Season of Giving, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 12-4-18
Love in a box: Program allows central Ohioans to adopt a senior for the holidays, Columbus Dispatch, 11-22-18
Columbus Announces Plans For Senior Living 'Village' In Hilltop, WOSU-89.7, 10-30-18
More Ohioans now required to report suspected elder abuse, Columbus Dispatch, 9-28-18