Every Ohioan deserves the opportunity to age safely, independently, and with dignity in the place they call home. As Ohio’s population grows older, more individuals and families will need help navigating healthcare, caregiving, housing, transportation, and long-term services.
Ohio’s 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) work in every community across the state to connect older adults and caregivers with the services and supports they need. We partner with local communities, healthcare providers, and state agencies to help people remain independent while making the best use of public resources. Our 2026 policy priorities focus on strengthening this community-based system so it can meet the needs of today’s older adults and future generations. Read our full policy priorities and recommendations here: o4a 2026 Policy Priorities.
1) Make it Easier to Find Help: Strengthen “The Front Door to Aging Services”
2) Help More Older Adults Stay at Home: Strengthen Home and Community Based (HCBS) Aging Infrastructure
3) Support Older Adults Who Don’t Qualify for Medicaid: Expand Sustainable Community-Based Services and Supports
4) Modernize and Innovate Ohio’s Aging Network
5) Expand Safe and Affordable Housing for Older Adults
6) Ensure Strong State-Level Leadership and Partnerships with AAAs
Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging provide a trusted, community-based network that helps hundreds of thousands of older adults and caregivers each year. By investing in this system, Ohio can help more people remain healthy, independent, and connected to their communities while preparing for the needs of an aging population.
Together, we can build an Ohio where every older adult has the opportunity to age with dignity, choice, and the support they need to thrive.