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Getting help when providing care at home for aging parents

Getting help when providing care at home for aging parents

As they grow older, your parents may prefer to continue living in their home rather than moving to a long-term care facility. They are not alone in this; more than three-quarters of adults over the age of 50 say they would prefer to age in place. If your parent can...
What are the different types of Adult Day Care?

What are the different types of Adult Day Care?

Adult day care, also known as adult day services, includes programs that assist seniors in completing activities of daily living, such as bathing, going to the bathroom, and getting dressed. Adult day services also help older adults remain social as they age, an...
PACE program helps seniors remain at home

PACE program helps seniors remain at home

Most seniors want to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. The little-known Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) provides care and services to some nursing home-eligible seniors and disabled individuals, enabling them...
Homelessness among seniors a growing crisis, experts say

Homelessness among seniors a growing crisis, experts say

Homelessness rates are rising among people aged 65 and over. In addition to the dangers unhoused people face on the street, there are exponential effects on their access to health care. Barriers to accessible housing mean that more seniors are exposed to deadly...
OOD: Month brings focus to hiring Ohioans with disabilities

OOD: Month brings focus to hiring Ohioans with disabilities

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a campaign held every October to celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and raise awareness regarding the employment of people with disabilities. Opportunities for Ohioans with...
Affordable housing options for low-income older adults

Affordable housing options for low-income older adults

Safe housing that meets older adults’ needs is essential to healthy aging in communities. Many seniors with low, fixed incomes struggle to balance housing expenses with the costs of health care, transportation, and groceries. Finding inexpensive, safe, and accessible...