Seniors and Caregivers
Older Ohioans are vital and valued members of their communities. They are volunteers, learners, leaders, mentors, and workers. They have experiences and knowledge to share, and communities are stronger when they have opportunities to do so.
Common Questions
View more senior & caregiver frequently asked questions as well as more answers to common questions.
- Am I eligible for Medicaid?
- Can I get paid for taking care of loved one who is older or disabled?
- Can someone help me or an older loved one prevent falls?
- Can someone help me take care of my older loved one?
- Can someone help resolve an issue with a nursing home, assisted living, or home care provider?
- How can I compare nursing homes or assisted living facilities?
- How do I report suspected elder abuse or neglect?
- Where can I get Medicare information?
- Where can I learn about the Golden Buckeye program?
- Who can help me or my older loved one with meals?
- Who can help me with questions about Social Security?
- Who can help seniors with transportation for daily needs (grocery, doctor appointments)?
Check your eligibility for Medicaid at benefits.ohio.gov.
Learn about consumer-directed home and community care options from the Ohio Department of Aging.
Find tips and resources from the Ohio Department of Aging's Steady U Ohio initiative.
Check out caregiver resources available from the Ohio Department of Aging.
Contact the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program.
Use the Ohio Department of Aging's Long-Term Care Consumer Guide to search for assisted living, nursing homes, supportive living, and residential treatment facilities near you.
Learn how to report elder abuse from the Ohio Department of Aging.
Get information about Medicare from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) at the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Learn about the Golden Buckeye Program from the Ohio Department of Aging.
Learn about community senior nutrition services from the Ohio Department of Aging.
For questions about Social Security, contact the Social Security Administration.
Learn about transportation options for older adults from the Ohio Department of Aging.
Seniors and Caregivers Resources
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