Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati ChapterProvides information, referral, and support to those coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter also offers support and education groups to family members, professionals and the community.Contact Information:Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati 744 Linn Street Suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 45203 Phone: 513-721-4284 or 800-441-3322 alz.org
Catholic Social Services of Southwest OhioServices include counseling, support and resources for families, children and individuals. Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio also provides numerous programs on various topics. Six offices offer caring staff and resource access to persons of all faiths.The Caregiver Assistance Network sponsored by Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio offers programs on all aspects of family care giving for professionals, volunteers, and family. Educational programs, support groups, phone helpline, quarterly newsletter and consulting services are also among the many services provided by the Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio.Contact Information:Catholic Social Services of Southwest Ohio 100 East Eighth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 513-241-7745 CARELINE: 513-929–4483 csswoh.org
Cincinnati Area Senior ServicesA continuum of services is provided to meet the needs of older adults including protective services, transportation and home-delivered meals. Cincinnati Area Senior Services operates Evanston, Over the Rhine and Mt. Auburn Senior Centers, Day Community Care, a Guardianship Assistance Program, and Substance Abuse Case Management. The Balancing Act is for employers who wish to provide elder care resource and referral services to their employees.Contact Information:2368 Victory Parkway, Suite 300Cincinnati OH 45206 Phone: 513-721–4330 cassdelivers.org
Council on AgingCouncil on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. COA promotes choice, independence, dignity, and well-being through a range of services that help people remain in their homes for as long as possible. Click here to read more about Council on Aging’s in-home care programs and services. Through home visits, health coaching, connection to community resources, and coordination of services, Council on Aging helps thousands of people successfully transition from one care setting to another. COA’s transitional care programs help patients and providers prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, ED visits, and nursing home placements. Click here to read more about Council on Aging’s transitional care programs.COA`s Aging and Disability Resource Connections Department (Call Center) is the "front door" to services and information for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals. COA’s knowledgeable staff answer questions, connect people to community resources, and help individuals apply for services. Call Center staff can take referrals from professionals – including physicians and pharmacists. Call (513) 721-1025 to make a referral Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm. Or, make a referral via COA’s website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can select an option to be notified of the referral outcome.COA is part of the national aging services network. This network includes the U.S. Administration for Community Living at the federal level, and the Ohio Department of Aging at the state level. COA is one of 12 Area Agencies on Aging in Ohio and more than 600 nationwide. As an Area Aging on Agency, COA is responsible for planning, coordinating and administrating local, state, and federally funded programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities in a 21-county region. Click here for information about how to connect with Area Agencies on Aging throughout the country. Contact Council on Aging:175 Tri-County ParkwayCincinnati, OH 45246www.help4seniors.org513-721-1025Make a referral to Council on Aging
Department of Insurance Medicaid Program Benefits ProgramThis program pays for dental bill, prescriptions, medical bills, eyeglasses and homemaker services. It may also pay bills or part of them depending on income.Contact Information:Ohio Department of Insurance Medicaid Program Benefits2100 Stella Court Columbus, OH 43215 Phone 614–644-2658Ohio Department of Medicaid Programs
AARPAARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose. Founded in 1958 by retired California educator, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) today represents more than 35 million members. About half of the members are working, either full or part-time, while the others are retired. Nearly a third of the members are under the age of 60; those age 60 - 74 comprise 46%, and 21% are 75 and older.Contact Information:AARP 601 E StreetsNW Washington, DC 20049 Phone: 800-424-3410 or 202-434-2277Email: member@aarp.org aarp.org
American Geriatrics SocietyThe American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people. Anyone with an interest in geriatric health care is welcome to join the American Geriatrics Society. Current membership is comprised primarily of geriatrics health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, researchers, medical educators, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, health care administrators, and others.Contact Information:American Geriatrics Society The Empire State Building 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801 New York, NY 10118 Phone: 212-308-1414 Email: info@americangeriatrics.org americangeriatrics.org
Gerontological Society of AmericaThe Gerontological Society of America is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.Contact Information:The Gerontological Society of America 1030 15th St. NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-842–1275 geron@geron.org
National Institute on AgingThe National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form the National Institute on Aging to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.Contact Information:National Institute on Aging Office of Communications and Public Liaison Building 31, Room 5C27 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892-2292Phone: 301-496–1752
Online ResourcesAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Parkinson Disease Association Arthritis FoundationNational Gerontological Nursing AssociationSocial Security Administration