📰News from the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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August 2022 | Visit our website: www.ohioaging.org
Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Medical Mutual Award Innovative Programs for Older Ohioans
The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Medical Mutual Aging and Disability Innovation Awards. The
newly established distinction recognizes and advances new, effective and replicable programs that are successfully meeting both the social and health needs of older adults and people with disabilities across Ohio. This year’s recipients were announced during the conclusion of the o4a Five-Star Innovation and Education Summit, held on June 6 and 7 in Columbus.
With an audience of more than 200 professionals in the aging and disability network across the state, o4a recognized the four highest-ranking, most cutting-edge programs recently implemented by Ohio-based Area Agencies on Aging.
o4a Provides Testimony to State Direct Care Workforce Expansion Working Group
To address the shortage of direct care workers in Ohio, the state recently formed a Direct Care Workforce Expansion Working Group made up of staff from several different state agencies. The Working Group gathered comments from a survey sent to stakeholders in June 2022. As a next step, the state held five virtual public meetings where survey commenters were asked to speak on one of the five survey topics. o4a's Chief Policy Officer Beth Kowalczyk delivered testimony on July 29. ...Read More
o4a’s 33rd Annual Conference for Ohio's Aging and Disability Network
October 20-21, 2022
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE
We are back in person at the Hilton Columbus Easton!
This year marks the 33rd Annual Conference for the Aging and Disability Network in Ohio. We are back at the Hilton Easton, in Columbus on October 20-21, 2022. We have a full slate of workshops and impressive keynote speakers to energize and enlighten. Registration will be opening soon, so watch your inbox and social media for more information! We can’t wait to see you!
O4A Conference Sponsor Highlight
SimplyEz has been a longstanding supporter of the Aging Network and has been an exclusive sponsor of o4a’s Annual Conference, as Title Sponsor last year, and Platinum Sponsor for o4a’s 33rd Annual Conference in October.
Tools for the Network
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy has created a ready-to-use program called Generation Rx that provides FREE educational activities and resources useful for anyone to promote safe medication practices among older adults in their community. The Generation Rx Older Adult Toolkits can be accessed online and include games, useful tips for talking with your healthcare team, and much more! ....Read More
Congratulations to Ohio AAA Award Winners!
Ohio's Area Agencies on Aging were well-represented at this year’s USAging Conference in Austin, Texas. In addition to workshop presentations about innovations and best practices, two Area Agencies on Aging received high honors from USAging.
o4a Five-Star Innovation and Education Summit
We had an amazing and energizing two days together learning about innovation and professional development with the Ohio Area Agency on Aging network, supported by partner Medical Mutual.
The first day was all about innovation and moving forward. We learned about the national efforts to integrate health care and social care and how different systems are responding. Day 2 was about professional development and recognition. ...Read More
Congratulations!
Our Training and Office Coordinator Victoria Phoebus and her husband welcomed a new addition to their family at the end of July. Mom and baby are doing well and we wish them the best!
Aging in Ohio: September 20 & 21 (registration opens soon!)
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Overview for the Aging Network: September 30
o4a Annual Conference for Aging and Disability Networks: October 20-21, 2022. Conference Sponsor opportunities are now available!
Area Agencies on Aging Leading the Way
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