The State of Aging

Learn about the COAAA's annual State of Aging event highlighting the agency’s community impact, future trends in aging and disability services, and the ‘16 Over 60’ award celebration, with opportunities to sponsor and support Aging Solutions.

Overview

The State of Aging will be Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Grand Event Center in Columbus from 5-7 p.m. The event will highlight COAAA's community impact and future trends in aging and disability services. The State of Aging will also feature Central Ohio’s '16 Over 60,' an award that celebrates older adults in our community.

Support the Aging Solutions Foundation by sponsoring the State of Aging

Funds raised through sponsorships and ticket sales for The State of Aging benefit Aging Solutions, COAAA's nonprofit that helps COAAA case-managed consumers maintain their health, safety, and independence at home. Many COAAA consumers have limited income or are required to have limited income to receive services. They occasionally have urgent needs that are not covered by any other funding source. Aging Solutions supports consumers through emergency financial assistance for one-time rent, security deposits, utilities; household items and repairs; medical items and safety repairs; fans and space heaters; and other essential support.

Sponsor The State of Aging

16 Over 60 Awards

COAAA's '16 Over 60' awards will honor and celebrate the remarkable contributions and impact of individuals aged 60 and older living in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Awardees will be recognized and celebrated during the State of Aging event on May 21, 2026.

Learn more about the 2025 '16 Over 60' honorees by watching the video below and reading the 2025 event program.

16 Over 60 Honorees

Video Producer, Anita Kwan, Reel Hoot Productions

For questions about the event, email agingsolutions@coaaa.org.

Optional: Consider adding an advertisement in the 2027 COAAA Senior Calendar to your State of Aging sponsorship. Click here to learn more about advertising opportunities at reduced rates for State of Aging sponsors. Click here to learn more about a Prime Advertiser Cosposnorship for the Senior Calendar.

Please note: for Prime Advertiser Cosponors, current cosponsors are given right of first refusal for the 2027 Calendar. Please call 800-589-7277 to check on Prime Advertiser Cosponsor availability.