Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

Our office is closed today, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday, June 22, at 8:00 A.M.

Juneteenth history: On June 19, 1865, General Granger, a Civil War Army officer, led his troops to Galveston, Texas, where they announced the end of slavery in the state. As a result, 250,000 enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom. This was almost two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth was designated as a federal holiday and a Columbus city holiday in 2021. Learn more: https://www.juneteenth.com/

Navigating Medicare doesn't have to be overwhelming. COAAA is hosting a FREE, virtual Medicare for Beginners Workshop to help you understand your benefits, enrollment timelines, and coverage options.

📆 When: Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30 PM
💻 Where: Zoom (Virtual)
🆓 Cost: Free. Registration required. Email Andy Haggard, Medicare Education Outreach Manager, at [email protected] to register today!

Medicare for Beginners workshops provide unbiased information to help Medicare beneficiaries make informed decisions. COAAA does not represent or sell insurance products.

Learn more about COAAA's Medicare education and outreach services, including the 2026 Medicare for Beginners workshop schedule, by visiting https://bit.ly/4cyTj27

We are hiring Care Coordinators for our MyCare program. In this role, you will assist older adults by developing care plans that enable them to successfully age in place. Active LSW or RN Ohio licensure is required. To apply visit: www.coaaa.org/cms/opportunities.

Please send inquiries and resumes to [email protected].

COAAA’s Pride Committee has an incredible lineup of events planned to uplift, educate, and celebrate the diversity of our LGBTQIA+ community. From learning together to walking with each other in the annual Pride march, there is a way for all COAAA staff to get involved and show support.

Today, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Founded by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization (WHO), WEAAD encourages communities to increase their understanding of abuse and neglect affecting older adults and to explore effective ways to address this critical issue.

The 2026 WEAAD global theme is "Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work." Learn more: https://bit.ly/3d02gks

Our office is closed today, Friday, June 12. We will reopen on Monday, June 15, at 8:00 A.M.

Now hiring Care Coordinators for our MyCare program! In this role, you will assist older adults by developing care plans that enable them to successfully age in place. Active LSW or RN Ohio licensure is required. To apply visit: https://lnkd.in/gQ5tWEWH

Please send inquiries and resumes to [email protected].

Last Thursday, Emma, our Statewide CarFit Coordinator, hosted a very successful Carfit event at the Friendship Village of Dublin. This marks our largest CarFit event in Franklin County so far this year! We helped 18 older adults with CarFit checks, ensuring their vehicles are comfortable and safe. Each participant received guidance from an occupational therapist. A special thank you to the wonderful team at Friendship Village and Doreen Luke, 2026 Ms. Senior World 70s, for your support!

Learn more about CarFit and upcoming CarFit events: https://car-fit.org/