News & Notices
Ohio Department of Medicaid hosting EVV Visit Maintenance Webinars in November
In December and January, the Ohio Department of Medicaid and Sandata will conduct three webinars for new providers of services requiring EVV. The webinars are a high-level overview of what EVV is, how to request training, getting started with the system, and tips to ensure success. If you are a new provider and want help getting started, this is the webinar for you.
Click on the registration link below to attend the live webinar. If you are unable to attend the live sessions and want to listen to the recording, you can click on the registration links after the event has ended.
| Date | Time | Link to Register |
| Dec. 10, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Register |
| Jan. 13, 2022 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Register |
| Jan. 19, 2022 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Register |
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding
As of November 1, 2021, there are no updates on when Request for Proposals (RFPs) for ARPA funding may be released. Please continue to check back for updates.
Home Energy Assistance Program
Assistance to help pay home energy bills is available to income-eligible Ohioans through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
The HEAP Heating Assistance Program from the Ohio Development Services Agency helps income-eligible Ohioans maintain utility service. The program runs through May 31, 2022.
Strategic Area Plan 2019-2022
COAAA is pleased to share our approved 2019-2022 Strategic Area Plan, which describes emerging and priority issues as well as goals, objectives, and strategies for the next four years. Full details can be found in the plan narrative and goal documents. which can be found in the About Us section.
COAAA in the News
Local Agency’s Sole Purpose is Helping Aging Loved Ones, NBC4, 12-2-21
11 volunteers recognized for service by Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, NBC4, 10-6-21
Home health care industry 'in crisis' leaves people scrambling to find help for loved ones, Columbus Dispatch, 10-2-21
Addressing Real Issues for Caregivers of Loved Ones, Daytime Columbus on NBC4, 6-30-21
‘A lot of frustration’: Online vaccine scheduling process is challenging for seniors, those who help them, WBNS-10TV, 2-17-21
Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Ohio’s Vaccine Signup System, All Sides with Ann Fisher on WOSU Radio, 2-10-21
Creating Second Responders for Our Aging Population, Daytime Columbus on NBC4, 2-4-21
COAAA Overview and Services, Aging in Full Bloom podcast, 1-27-21
Central Ohio agency assisting elderly find vaccine locations, WSYX ABC6, 1-15-21
Daytime Columbus: COAAA Reaching More Seniors to Help Them Stay in Their Homes, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 9-28-20
Briefs: Aging organization wins pandemic grant, Newark Advocate, 4-25-20
Help on the way for Central Ohio seniors impacted by coronavirus, ABC6 WSYX, 4-1-20
COAAA Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), www.coaaa.org, 3-16-20
Ohio Department of Health Opens Call Center to Help with COVID-19 Response, News Release from ODH, 3-6-20
Home-sharing program aims to help elderly property owners, WSYX ABC6 On Your Side, 1-30-20
Platform Promises Access to Untapped Supply of Affordable Housing, Columbus Underground, 1-3-20
Daytime Columbus: Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Connects Seniors with Needed Resources, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 10-29-19
Columbus council’s OKs modest funding for eviction prevention, but ‘it’s a start,’ officials say, Columbus Dispatch, 10-28-19
Crucial help from volunteer group allows elderly residents to remain in their German Village homes, Columbus Dispatch, 10-1-19
COAAA and Nesterly launch homesharing program, 9-12-19
Columbus Launching Transportation Initiatives For Hilltop Seniors, WOSU-89.7, 8-28-19
Age-Friendly Mobility Projects Unveiled, WCBE-90.5, 8-27-19
One in three seniors is lonely. Here are ways to combat the isolation, stay healthy, Columbus Dispatch, 7-7-19
For some older Ohioians, getting home-delivered meals can be a challenge, Columbus Dispatch, 7-5-19
Ohio’s population ages fast as services try to keep up, Columbus Dispatch, 6-20-19
Ohio Relies Heavily on Volunteers to Handle Aging Adults' Affairs, Public News Service, 6-10-19
Caring For The Elderly In 2019, All Sides on WOSU-89.7, 5-29-19
Five Innovative Ways Cities Are Improving Life for Seniors, Wall St. Journal, 5-22-19
Columbus Neighborhoods: Intergenerational Living, WOSU, 4-25-19
City Grant Will Help Keep Seniors In Their Homes, WCBE-90.5, 2-12-19
Keep an eye on elderly neighbors during cold snap, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 1-29-19
Letter: Volunteers, staff made gift drive a success, Columbus Dispatch, 1-16-19
COAAA seeking nominations for Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, Record Herald, 1-16-19
Support of villages can benefit elderly, Toledo Blade, 1-5-19
SourcePoint launches caregiver support group, Delaware Gazette, 1-4-19
How to talk to loved ones about dementia around the holidays, Columbus Dispatch, 12-10-18
Adopt A Senior Season of Giving, NBC4 WCMH-TV, 12-4-18
Love in a box: Program allows central Ohioans to adopt a senior for the holidays, Columbus Dispatch, 11-22-18
Columbus Announces Plans For Senior Living 'Village' In Hilltop, WOSU-89.7, 10-30-18
More Ohioans now required to report suspected elder abuse, Columbus Dispatch, 9-28-18