The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) is a nonprofit network dedicated to helping older Ohioans, people with disabilities, and their families live independently and with dignity.
We represent Ohio’s 12 Area Agencies on Aging, advocate for strong aging and disability policies, and connect communities to vital services like transportation, meals, caregiver support, and home and community-based care.
Together, we work to ensure that every Ohioan has the resources and opportunities to age well at home and in their community.
o4a advocates for older Ohioans, their families, and caregivers by engaging with policymakers, tracking state and federal legislation, and championing policies that strengthen aging services. We host an Advocacy Conference bi-annually, share timely policy updates, and provide members with a weekly Legislative and Policy Bulletin. Stay informed as an Associate Member—or support our mission through the o4a PAC.
o4a offers workshops, webinars, and conferences to keep Aging Network professionals, advocates, and volunteers up to date on policies, programs, and best practices—many with CEU credit available. Signature events include the Annual Conference for Aging & Disability Networks, the biennial Advocacy Conference, and specialized professional development trainings.
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Welcome
The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) is a nonprofit network dedicated to helping older Ohioans, people with disabilities, and their families live independently and with dignity.
We represent Ohio’s 12 Area Agencies on Aging, advocate for strong aging and disability policies, and connect communities to vital services like transportation, meals, caregiver support, and home and community-based care.
Together, we work to ensure that every Ohioan has the resources and opportunities to age well at home and in their communities.
This two-day virtual workshop provides an overview of benefits and services available to veterans through the State Department of Veterans Affairs and other programs.
This two-day virtual workshop provides an overview of benefits and services available to veterans through the State Department of Veterans Affairs and other programs.
On September 2, President Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) extending federal government funding through December 11, 2026, generally maintaining funding at FY 2026 levels. The CR also extends authorizations for important health, veterans, and transportation programs and temporarily blocks implementation of an Office of Management and Budget rule that would make significant changes to federal grantmaking.
With only four months remaining in the 119th Congress, there is a limited window to advance Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization. Following the Senate’s passage of S. 2120 in July, we continue to urge the House to take action before the end of the year.
On August 1, the program rolled out in Hocking, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, Washington, Athens, and Meigs counties, providing enhanced healthcare benefits to Ohioans who have both Medicaid and Medicare. AAAs partner with managed care plans to support members in getting the care they need by serving as a member’s care coordinator and/or waiver service coordinator.
The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging and four local Area Agencies on Aging connected with thousands of older Ohioans at the Healthy Aging Expo during Senior Day at the Ohio State Fair. The event provided an opportunity to share resources, connect attendees with their local AAA, and hear directly from older Ohioans about their priorities and concerns as they age.
