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Seniors and Caregivers
A diverse group of older adults laugh, sing, and dance together in a senior center.

Seniors and Caregivers

Our elders are vital and valued members of society. They are volunteers, learners, leaders, mentors and workers. We can show you how to access services and supports.

Questions People Ask:

If you can't find what you're looking for, try asking the Ohio Assistant.

  • Can I get a Golden Buckeye card?/wps/portal/gov/site/help-center/faqs/seniors-and-caregivers/golden-buckeye-program
    • Can I get a Golden Buckeye card?

    the Ohio Department of Aging operates the Golden Buckeye Program, which provides discounts at participating businesses for Ohioans age 60 and older as well as younger residents with a disability.

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  • Can I get paid to care for a family member?/wps/portal/gov/site/help-center/faqs/seniors-and-caregivers/can-i-get-paid-to-care-for-a-family-member
    • Can I get paid to care for a family member?

    PASSPORT participant direction allows qualifying older adults to hire their own caregivers to be paid by Medicaid. 

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  • Can I report a problem with a nursing home?/wps/portal/gov/site/help-center/faqs/seniors-and-caregivers/can-someone-help-me-or-my-loved-one-resolve-an-issue-with-a-nursing-home-or-assisted-living-provider
    • Can I report a problem with a nursing home?

    The Long-term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for consumers of long-term care. They take complaints and help you resolve problems.

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  • Can I report age discrimination?/wps/portal/gov/site/help-center/faqs/seniors-and-caregivers/can-i-report-age-discrimination
    • Can I report age discrimination?

    Learn about age discrimination and file a charge with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission.

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  • Can you help me compare nursing homes?/wps/portal/gov/site/help-center/faqs/seniors-and-caregivers/compare-nursing-homes
    • Can you help me compare nursing homes?

    The Long-Term Care Consumer Guide lets you search for and compare assisted living, nursing homes, supportive living, and residential treatment facilities.

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  • Can you help with caregiving?/wps/portal/gov/site/help-center/faqs/seniors-and-caregivers/can-you-help-with-caregiving
    • Can you help with caregiving?

    The Ohio Department of Aging offers caregiver resources to help families provide for older loved ones.

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  • How do I report elder abuse?/wps/portal/gov/site/help-center/faqs/seniors-and-caregivers/how-do-i-report-elder-abuse
    • How do I report elder abuse?

    Learn how to report elder abuse from the Ohio Department of Aging.

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