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The mission of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is to inform and support people as they navigate the experience of aging or disability.
Central Ohio
Joined August 2013
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families purchase healthy food and meet basic needs while working toward financial stability. Individuals can reach out to their respective county agency for more SNAP information. Learn more:
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Assistance is available to income-eligible Ohioans to help pay an electric bill, purchase an air conditioner or fan, or make repairs to a central air conditioning unit through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. Learn more:
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A recent study by the OSU College of Social Work examined older adults' preparedness for extreme heat, in particular, prolonged heat events, and their communication preferences for extreme weather information. Learn more in the following news release,
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Older adults often don’t realize how vulnerable they are to extreme heat and most aren’t prepared for long periods of hot weather, according to a review of more than 40 studies.In the review,...
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COAAA will be one of 50 vendors at the upcoming Fairfield County Senior Expo and Health Fair next Friday, August 22! Be sure to stop by and say hello!
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CarFit event on Monday, 9/8, from 1-4PM at COAAA. CarFit offers free education to older adult drivers to guarantee comfort and safety while driving. Schedule an appointment! Contact Emma Strange at 614-645-2104 or EStrange@coaaa.org. Learn more:
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COAAA staff shared resources & connected with the community at Black Men's Wellness Day on 8/9! Staff participated in the annual 5K walk & run & the Senior Pavilion, which offered a variety of engaging, fun & informational activities. COAAA was proud to be a sponsor.
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Home in Hilliard will soon join the Central Ohio Village of Networks, and will begin serving Hilliard older adults in the fall. Learn more about the "village model" in this recent story from @DispatchAlerts via @DispatchAlerts.
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Home in Hilliard, a new nonprofit, will connect local seniors with volunteers for conversations, rides and light housework.
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COAAA's African American Male Wellness Committee put together 300 goody bags to give away tomorrow at Black Men's Wellness Day at Livingston Park from 7 AM to 12 PM! Stop by our information tables to learn more about our programs and services. Learn more:
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Yesterday's Sizzlin' Summer Spectacular was a success! COAAA staff, family members, & guests enjoyed a variety of tasty options from food trucks, yard games, face painting, karaoke, an open mic, a bubble station, a special 50/50 raffle with a prize, and more!
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Submit your photos by Sept. 2! Eligibility includes being 50 and older and residing in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Learn more, Photo credit: Tim Hunter, August 2025 calendar photo winner.
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In July, COAAA’s African American Male Wellness Committee met with Black Men’s Wellness Day leadership & volunteers to discuss the Aug. 9 event. COAAA is excited to serve as a co-sponsor and host information tables at the Senior Pavilion. Learn more:
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If you are a licensed social worker (MSW, LSW, LISW, and LISW-S) or registered nurse (RN) looking for a new opportunity, our care coordinator position may be right for you! Apply online: & learn more
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It's Senior Day at the Ohio State Fair. Be sure to stop by and say hello to COAAA!.
Today is the day! We hope to see everyone at our Healthy Aging Expo at the @OhioStateFair today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cardinal Patio. Free health screenings, wellness demonstrations, giveaways, and so much more!. Learn more:
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COAAA is at the Columbus Rise Up event at Cherry Creek YMCA from 4:30 to 7:30 this evening. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
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Due to the National Weather Service heat advisory, COTA has suspended fares on all routes today, July 24, 2025. For more information, contact COTA’s Customer Care Center at 614-228-1776 or visit
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The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will suspend fare collection system-wide for Thursday, July 24, due to the National Weather Service Forecast Office issuing a Heat Advisory in Franklin...
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COAAA publishes resource guides that cover important older adult topics. They're updated annually and offer information about local organizations that provide services of interest to older adults and caregivers. Learn more:
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To see the full job description and benefits, please visit: To apply visit: For more information or questions, please contact: HR@coaaa.org.
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We are hiring licensed social workers (MSW, LSW, LISW, and LISW-S) or registered nurses (RN) as Care Coordinators in various key programs that are vital to the wellbeing of older adults and people with disabilities.
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In our busy lives, work-life balance and a flexible work schedule with telework options can be invaluable. After six months of employment with good performance, COAAA offers a remote/telework option for up to 24 hours per week (3 days) with supervisor approval.
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Submit your photos by Sept. 2! Eligibility includes being 50 and older and residing in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Learn more, Photo credit: Susan Day, July 2025 calendar photo winner.
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