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COAAA is at the 2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference, hosted by Franklin County Office on Aging. The two-day event is focused on preventing elder abuse, empowering caregivers, and uniting the community through education and advocacy.

COAAA staff enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather during yesterday's lunch for the Employee Recognition Committee's (ERC) Chill and Grill fundraiser. The ERC supports positive work morale, plans events, and celebrates employee milestones.

The contest is officially open! Thirteen winning photos will be selected. Central Ohio residents 50 and older residing in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties can submit photos to be considered. Learn more: bit.ly/4mXr1Tk

COAAA was well represented at the annual Stonewell Columbus Pride Festival and March! COAAA is a longtime participant in the event and is an annual sponsor of the Stonewall Columbus Trailblazers, a program for LGBTQIA+ Adults ages 55 and older.

In honor of Juneteenth, our office is closed today, Thursday, June 19. We will reopen on Friday, June 20, at 8:00 a.m. Visit juneteenth.com to learn more.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families purchase healthy food and meet basic needs while working toward financial stability. Individuals can reach out to their respective county agency for more SNAP information. Learn more: bit.ly/436lvoy

Assistance is available to income-eligible Ohioans to help pay an electric bill, purchase an air conditioner or fan, or make repairs to a central air conditioning unit through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. Learn more: bit.ly/3s3qY0z

COAAA is closed today to observe the Fourth of July holiday. Our office will reopen on Monday, July 7, at 8 a.m. Have a happy and safe July 4th!

COAAA's Melissa Gualtieri, Director of Clinical Innovations, and Allen Roberts, Clinical Manager, served as panelists on the Columbus Chamber of Commerce's A Better Us webinar series on "Holistic Support for Older Workers and Caregivers. bit.ly/44cRAwH

Participants in A Matter of Balance at the Madison County Senior Center took a group photo after their last class. A Matter of Balance workshops emphasize practical suggestions to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels in older adults. bit.ly/40yqkGP

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Submit your photos by Sept. 2! Eligibility includes being 50 and older and residing in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties. Learn more, bit.ly/3OZViAR Photo credit: Susan Day, July 2025 calendar photo winner.

COAAA publishes resource guides that cover important older adult topics. They're updated annually and offer information about local organizations that provide services of interest to older adults and caregivers. Learn more: bit.ly/4ehiFll

Due to the National Weather Service heat advisory, COTA has suspended fares on all routes today, July 24, 2025. For more information, contact COTA’s Customer Care Center at 614-228-1776 or visit bit.ly/4lJT47P

COAAA is at the Columbus Rise Up event at Cherry Creek YMCA from 4:30 to 7:30 this evening. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

It's Senior Day at the Ohio State Fair. Be sure to stop by and say hello to COAAA!

If you are a licensed social worker (MSW, LSW, LISW, and LISW-S) or registered nurse (RN) looking for a new opportunity, our care coordinator position may be right for you! Apply online: bit.ly/48o6wXI & learn more indeedhi.re/3QvBiH6