Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2

The Agency is hosting a continuing education workshop titled, "Older Adults Preventing and Living with HIV & AIDS" on September 17. The impact of HIV/AIDS over the last 43 years has been unquestionably profound in numerous ways especially affecting the health and well-being of our aging and older populations. Join our workshop presented by Richelle Frabotta from Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County to explore the topics of HIV and AIDS. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/gncYH94Y

The Agency is proud to have earned its SAGECare credential indicating our staff has trained on LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency. SAGECare is a training program for organizations that serve older adults. SAGE #here2help #culturalcompetency

Thank you to everyone who attended our second Assisted Living Feedback Forum today in Dayton. We're off to Cincinnati tomorrow to solicit feedback on assisted living in the state. Sign up to attend: aging.ohio.gov/alff

Are you an older adult who has questions about Medicare? The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), Ohio’s official Medicare counseling assistance program, will join the Agency for a free, virtual workshop covering the basics of Medicare and the upcoming open enrollment period. Take an hour out your day to get your Medicare questions answered! Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/gjs-Dpmb

#DYK: Before 1965, more than half the nation’s seniors were uninsured. Today, nearly 150 million people are covered by #Medicare and #Medicaid! As we celebrate the 59th Anniversary of these programs, we continue working to ensure Americans at every stage of life have access to comprehensive and affordable health care. Learn more at cms.gov.

The Ohio Department of Aging will be hosting an Assisted Living Feedback Forum in Dayton on August 13. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/g_HKK2pR

The Agency is hosting a continuing education workshop titled, "Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries: Signs, Symptoms & Resources" on August 27th, 9am-12:15pm, online via Zoom. Join professionals from the Ohio State University, Ohio Brain Injury Program, to learn what a brain injury is, what are the impacts on one’s life, what TBI screening looks like, what are the available treatments, services, accommodations and resources, and how to appropriately work with those living with a TBI. Learn more here. https://lnkd.in/grPdNYkW #ohioaging #continuingeducation

We are hiring! Join our team and get a supportive network of supervisors and co-workers, a flexible schedule, and a career that makes a difference in the community. Learn more about our available positions and see for yourself why our Agency is such a great place to work.

Registration is now live for the newest in the o4a Virtual Workshop Series. The webinar, Ageism and Reframing Aging: How We Talk About Aging Matters is now available! Go to our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gCdNNBw6 The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging is part of a national group of facilitators trained by the FrameWorks Institute and the National Center to Reframe Aging to advance a communication strategy that uses evidence-based interventions to increase understanding of the aging process, support policies and programs for older people, and decrease ageist attitudes. This session will provide a greater understanding of what ageism and age discrimination is and the negative impact on health and longevity.

Learn more about the now available HEAP Summer Crisis Program and start your application online, at: https://bit.ly/46AvzqE