/tags/ohio-department-of-aging Ohio Department of Aging en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:26:10 GMT /2025-02-20/ohio-department-of-aging-launches-upgraded-senior-care-facility-map-to-aid-families-search The Long-Term Care Quality Navigator map now includes assisted living centers as well as nursing homes. The map shows locations of senior care facilities, the number of beds in each one and their ratings. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:26:10 GMT /2025-02-20/ohio-department-of-aging-launches-upgraded-senior-care-facility-map-to-aid-families-search George Shillcock /2025-02-20/finding-the-right-assisted-living-center-or-nursing-home-for-seniors-can-be-a-difficult-journey There are a plethora of options for elder care facilities in central Ohio. Finding the right fit for an elderly loved one can be a difficult choice. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-02-20/finding-the-right-assisted-living-center-or-nursing-home-for-seniors-can-be-a-difficult-journey George Shillcock /2024-02-21/statewide-dashboard-of-data-to-help-ohioans-select-nursing-homes-goes-live The Nursing Home Quality Navigator is an online database that indexes federal and state data about Ohio’s hundreds of long-term care facilities. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:20:56 GMT /2024-02-21/statewide-dashboard-of-data-to-help-ohioans-select-nursing-homes-goes-live Sarah Donaldson /news/2021-12-09/odot-department-of-aging-launch-websites-to-provide-older-drivers-with-safety-resources Based on U.S. Census data, it's projected 27% of Ohio drivers in 2030 will be 65 or older. In 2019, the number of deaths involving older drivers represented 23% of all traffic deaths statewide. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:01:18 GMT /news/2021-12-09/odot-department-of-aging-launch-websites-to-provide-older-drivers-with-safety-resources Cory Sharber /news/2021-01-05/dewine-says-ohios-covid-vaccine-supplies-still-low-even-as-some-refuse-shots Gov. Mike DeWine said the next phase of Ohio's coronavirus vaccine distribution is expected to begin in two weeks, but the state is still dealing with a… Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:57:19 GMT /news/2021-01-05/dewine-says-ohios-covid-vaccine-supplies-still-low-even-as-some-refuse-shots Gabe Rosenberg /news/2020-09-15/coronavirus-in-ohio-state-reports-largest-daily-increase-in-deaths-since-may Ohio saw the highest number of deaths from COVID-19 in a single day since May, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday.The state Department of Health reported… Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:09:52 GMT /news/2020-09-15/coronavirus-in-ohio-state-reports-largest-daily-increase-in-deaths-since-may Sarah Taylor /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2020-07-01/wellness-wednesday-why-are-more-younger-people-testing-positive-for-covid-19 Older adults are generally thought to be more likely to die from COVID-19, younger Americans seem to be spreading it more.Gov. Mike DeWine said last week… Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:44:45 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2020-07-01/wellness-wednesday-why-are-more-younger-people-testing-positive-for-covid-19 /news/2019-01-10/dewine-announces-additional-cabinet-picks Governor-elect Mike DeWine has announced more selections for his Cabinet as he prepares to take office next week. For observers of the Ohio legislature,… Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:47:15 GMT /news/2019-01-10/dewine-announces-additional-cabinet-picks Gabe Rosenberg /news/2016-08-31/senior-coalition-formed-to-help-ohios-growing-65-and-over-population A coalition has been created to deal with problems facing aging Ohioans. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:02:53 GMT /news/2016-08-31/senior-coalition-formed-to-help-ohios-growing-65-and-over-population Jo Ingles