OH: Senior Issues
Ohioans lag on vaccines as COVID, flu, RSV cases rise
Nationwide and in Ohio, cases of COVID, influenza and RSV are on the rise, but health experts say Ohio lags when it comes to the number of residents …
Older adults and climate advocacy
While scientists say extreme climate changes are happening more frequently, a new study aims to link aging adults to its risks and their potential to …
Ohio military and veteran families struggle with caregiving costs
Ohioans who provide care for veterans spend on average more than $1,100 yearly of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving…
Proposed rule aims to protect Ohio's retirees
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to help people save more in retirement and avoid "junk" fees from unscrupulous financial advisers…
Ohio Social Security beneficiaries will soon see COLA increase
Social Security retirement benefits will increase for Ohioans by more than $50 per month starting in January. Theresa Busher, public affairs …
Ohio Residents Provide $21 Billion in Unpaid Care for Loved Ones
In Ohio, more than 1.5 million individuals are providing about $21 billion in unpaid care, according to the latest data from AARP, a more than $4 …
Report: More of Ohio’s Older Adults Living in Poverty
By 2030, more than one in five Americans - more than 73 million people age 65 and over - will be of retirement age, as the last of the Baby Boomer …
Volunteering Improves Mental Health Among Older Adults
AARP Ohio is seeking volunteers for the Ohio State Fair and other events this summer. Nearly a quarter of Ohioans spend time volunteering with …
New Task Force Seeks Ohio Residents’ Feedback on Nursing Homes
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently created a Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force, and its members want to hear directly from families and …
November Events Highlight Resources for Ohio Family Caregivers
The spotlight is on family caregivers during November, National Family Caregivers Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in Ohio…
Concerns Loom for Social Security's Future Ahead of Benefit Increase
The roughly 2.4 million Ohioans who rely on Social Security income are expected to get a big boost in benefits, but advocates for the program are …
Tour Aims to Amplify Voice of Ohio’s Largest Voting Bloc
With several months remaining before the 2022 Midterm Election, older Ohioans have an opportunity to have their voice be heard on the issues that …