And we are off! ✈️ #AgeFriendly leaders, alongside @ColumbusCouncil, @COAAAging, and @colsfoundation will spend a week with @JCIE_org engaged in mutual learning around best practices to build age-friendly communities in the USA and Japan. #Aging#Resilience
Social Worker and RNs are invited to COAAA's graduation & job fair on 5/17. Meet program staff, learn about our mission and benefits, and interview with an HR rep. Free parking, refreshments, and more. Contact [email protected] to RSVP or for more info.
Thank you @SenSherrodBrown, Sen @JDVance1, @RepBalderson for your time during @theUSAging Hill visits this week. We appreciate your time to discuss the need to invest in home and community-based services for older Ohioans.
AAA9 CEO, Jim Endly with reps from other Ohio Area Agencies on Aging met with Rep. Troy Balderson, Sen. Sherrod Brown and Sen. JD Vance this week in Washington DC. The purpose of this trip is to advocate for investing in crucial services provided by the Older Americans Act.
We provided testimony yesterday on the proposed state budget to raise direct care worker pay from $10-$12/hr to $17-$18/hr. Thanks to the House Finance Comm. @DonJonesOhio asked a Great ?! “What is personal care & why is it important?” See our answer in the video!
Difficult, but important presentation topic with @AgeFriendlyOH's Anthony Traver and @AARPOhio. As more older adults face homelessness, new ideas & interventions are needed.
Notice of Funding Availability (RFPs) for American Rescue Plan Act funds. Approx $3m funding for ARPA/Title III services for our 8-county region. Applications due by 5pm 5-5-23. Bidders conf 4-14-23 at 10am. Full details & documents are available at https://t.co/PBSKbQjD0Q.