Senior Organizations in Cincinnati
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
175 Tri County Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-721-1025 / 800-252-0155 (toll free)
www.help4seniors.org
— Ohio's designated Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. PASSPORT and Elderly Services Program - Services to help older adults stay in their homes. Support and training for family caregivers. Information about resources in the community. Advice on planning for future care needs. Since 1971 - a trusted source for Answers on Aging.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)
Office of Consumer Affairs, Ohio Department of Insurance
50 West Town St., 3rd Floor, Ste. 300
Columbus, OH 43215
800-686-1578 or 614-644-3458
www.oshiip.org AND http://ohioinsurance.gov/
— The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) provides free health insurance information and services to Medicare beneficiaries and the people that care for them. OSHIIP offers a toll-free hotline, 1-800-686-1578, free publications, a speakers bureau and training for volunteers.
AARP
601 E. Street NW, Washington D.C. • 1-888-687-2277 • www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging
202-619-0724 • www.aoa.dhhs.gov
— The AoA is the official Federal agency dedicated to policy development, planning and delivery of supportive home and community-based services to older persons and their caregivers through the national aging network. There are links to many other important information sites.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
877-267-2323 • www.cms.gov
— Provides information about Medicare-covered home care services
Easter Seal Society
Cincinnati: 513-821-9890
Dayton: 937-461-4800
— The Easter Seal Society provides programs & services for people with disabilities. Senior citizens may contact our Social Service Department for further information.
Eldercare Locator Service
1- 800-677-1116 • www.eldercare.gov
— A good place to start looking for services for other states. It gives the names of local organizations that offer legal, financial, health-care and other services for older adults. The service operates form 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday.
Jewish Family Service • 513-469-1188
— Services designed to help older adults maintain their independence. They help in determining their needs and offer links to services.
LIHEAP • 800-692-7462
— Federally funded energy assistance.
Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE • www.medicare.gov
— This is the official U.S. Government website for Medicare information.
National Medicare Hotline • 1-800-638-6933
National Hospice Organization • 1-800-658-8898
Ohio Council for Home Care
6230 Bush Blvd., Ste. 460 • Columbus, OH 43229 • 614-885-0434 • www.homecareohio.org
— OCHC represents 300 plus home health agencies in the state of Ohio.
Ohio Department of Aging
50 W. Broad St., 9th Fl. • Columbus, OH 43215 • 614-466-5500 • www.goldenbuckeye.com
— Provides information about services, programs and events available for older adults in Ohio.
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street • Columbus, OH 43266 • 614-466-3543 • www.odh.state.oh.us
— Provides a list of Ohio Medicare-certified agencies and facilities and information about the survey process.
Ohio Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
1646 West Lane Ave., Ste. 2 • Columbus, OH 43221 • 614-485-0021 • www.ohpco.org
— Provides information on hospice services and other death and dying information. Obtain copies of Advance Directives on the website.
United Way
Greater Cincinnati: 3458 Reading Road • 513-281-9955
Dayton: 184 Salem Ave • 937-220-6650
— These programs help the elderly remain independent in their own homes and neighborhoods through nutrition, social activities, quality healthcare and other services.