If you're a social worker, nurse or nursing home administrator, you don't want to miss the networking, learning and inspiration at our annual Forum on Aging conference to be held August 24-25 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati.

Three keynotes, 16 workshops, 40 vendors and more than 400 of your colleagues will be waiting for you. And, you can earn up to 12 CEUs. Register today!

There's still time to become a Forum sponsor! There are still opportunities available to make sure you're seen by more than 400 professionals in the aging and disability field who attend the conference.

Click here for more information, or contact Amy Leonhardt at aleonhardt@help4seniors.org.

Jai'La Nored, Council on Aging's senior innovation designer, was recently chosen as part of this year's Cincinnati Business Courier Forty under 40.

Jai'La is in great company, as her 39 fellow Class of 2022 members are among the best and brightest Cincinnati-area young professionals who represent a range of businesses as well as nonprofits and arts organizations. See all the 2022 honorees here. Learn more about Jai'La, here. One of Jai'La's projects, EVRTalk, is featured below.

Council on Aging’s 2021 Impact Report and the 2021 Elderly Services Program Annual Reports for Butler, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties are now available in print and digital formats. Each report contains success and client stories, as well as data and financials that give a detailed look at the community impact of COA and the four ESP programs it administers. Get more information and links to the reports here.

More and more often, family members are called on to provide care for their loved ones - usually on short notice and with little or no training. This affects older adults, caregivers, family members, employers and the community as a whole.

EVRTalk is a revolutionary Virtual Reality (VR) experience designed to help family caregivers feel more comfortable with their new or changing role.

To learn how EVRTalk can be part of your life, click here.

Join our team as a Care Manager or Assessor and receive a $2,000 signing bonus! While there are licensure requirements for positions in Assessment and for many Care Manager positions, licensure is not required for positions in our Elderly Services Program.

Click here to review all open positions and their specific requirements. We hope to welcome you to our team of caring and dedicated professionals working to help older adults and those with disabilities remain safely in their homes.

Council on Aging has merged its phone and faxing services to one provider. While individuals' phone numbers remain the same, all fax numbers changed as of December 2021. If you frequently send faxes to teams and individuals at COA, please make note of our new fax numbers, listed here.

You can't miss Elizabeth's winning smile. Thanks to the Hamilton County Elderly Services Program, she is able to remain in her Loveland home. Read her story here.

To learn how the Elderly Services Program helps older adults stay in their homes as they age, click here.

FastTrack Home (FTH) provides services such as homemaking, meals, transportation and care management when they are needed most - as an older adult leaves the hospital or nursing home. And now, FTH is available in Warren County. Just ask Mary and her daughter Lisa. Read their story here.

Council on Aging's Board of Trustees is a strong and active group whose members represent one of the five counties we serve (Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren). Robert Michael "Mick" McLaughlin represents Clermont County. Click here to read more about his role on the Board, his service and what he likes to read.

The 10th annual Butler County Social Services Resources Expo will be held Friday, August 5; 9:30 am - 1:00 pm at Fairfield High School. COA will be on hand to distribute information about area resources. (Pro tip: look for the orange tablecloth!) Click here to read more.

The Clinton County Elderly Services Program (ESP) provides services for many Clinton County residents to help them remain safe and independent at home. When Peggy decided to make her home in Wilmington, ESP helped her settle in. Read her story here.

Council on Aging continues to help individuals connect with vaccine providers: scheduling appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments and helping people get vaccinated in their homes.

Boosters are an important part of protecting yourself from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19 and are recommended for most people. To learn the latest guidelines from the CDC, click here.

The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. Learn more about program qualifications and the application process here.

Older adults will once again be highlighted at the upcoming Ohio State Fair. The Ohio Department of Aging will offer the highly- popular Well Beyond 60 Expo on Senior Day at the Ohio State Fair - August 2. Admission is free on Senior Day to those 60+.

Read more here.

All too often, scam artists find a good target with older adults. The Ohio Department of Insurance reports that older adults attract 30 percent of reported fraud cases and are three times more likely to be swindled. To learn tips on protecting yourself, click here.

Fraud associated with telemedicine is more prevalent than ever. Click here to watch a video that explains more and how to avoid being a victim.

VIDEO: Grandmother scammed while looking for love

There are ways to manage your health to help you live life to its fullest. Council on Aging offers free workshops that focus on practical ways to help you take control of your health and wellness needs. We have workshops that focus on Diabetes, Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain, Fall Prevention and Caregiving. Read more here.

Perhaps more than any other group, older adults should pay special attention to heat waves and heat emergency warnings. To find out why and to learn tips for saying cool, click here.

The Senior Farmers' Market Program has added new markets, providing more opportunities for shopping. Click here for information. We continue to accept applications for this year's USDA Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. To qualify for $50 in coupons to spend on fresh local produce at participating farmers' markets and farm stands, older adults in our five-county service area must be 60 or older, with a household income less than 185 percent of the poverty level. All market coupons are valid until October 31, 2022. Get details and apply here.

Do you carry a flashlight every time you leave the house or enter a dark room? If you answered "yes," you're not alone. The struggles to see at night are real. Click here to learn things that can help.

Summer brings the opportunity to see the sun more often. Exposure to sunlight helps our bodies produce vitamin D - an important vitamin to maintain our health. Click here to learn more.