Welcome!
We at the Task Force strive to bring together all organizations in Central Ohio that have a vested interest in the well being of our senior citizens.
The goal of the Task Force is to provide a way for members of local hospitals, nursing homes, foundations, and other organizations to meet and to help each other to achieve everyone's common goal: helping our elderly citizens live happier, longer lives.
If you would like to CONTACT US, please send an e-mail to franklincountytaskforce@gmail.com.
Happy New Year 2010!
Can you believe it's 2010 already?! What are your new year's resolutions? If getting more involved in your profession and/or helping to meet the needs of older adults in our community is on your "to-do" list, consider joining the Franklin County Taskforce on Aging. For more information about this year's meeting locations and topics, click on the "meetings" tab on the navigational system. For more information about membership (dues and current members), click on the "membership" tab.
Seniors Impacted by Discontinued Medicare Advantage Plans
There will be a total of 34,664 Ohio Medicare beneficiaries receiving Most of the letters are coming from five companies and affect
letters from their Medicare Advantage plans indicating that the plan
will NOT be available in 2010.
beneficiaries mainly in nine counties. Here is the list of the
companies and the amount of beneficiaries effected:
Be a Santa to a Senior Details
Thank you for your support of Be A Santa To A Senior. We are getting started!
Yesterday at the Emerald Crossing meeting we were able to explain how the program works.
1. We will place decorated trees, a collection box and a poster explaining BASTAS (Be A Santa To A Senior) in about 12 locations throughout the city.
2. Ornaments with needful seniors' first names and their gift wishes will be placed on the trees.
Meals on Wheels Training Still Available
A friendly reminder...
If you are still interested in helping with the FCTFA and Meals on Wheels colaboration and you missed our July 9th training session, you can still receive training!
Training classes are provided at LifeCare Alliance on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am-11am AND the 4th Wednesday of each month from 2pm-4pm.
Update: Workshop on Social Security Disability from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
The following information has been provided to the Franklin County Task Force on Aging's Legislative Committee by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation:
You are invited to attend a pair of seminars intended to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Disability Programs: Essentials and More
Columbus, Ohio
Tuesday & Wednesday
September 1 & 2
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Advocacy Committee Update: Meals on Wheels Training Scheduled
Pauli Tice, Volunteer Mgr for Lifecare Alliance, will be doing the Meals-On-Wheels training at our next meeting. When: July 9 at 3:00 Where: Sunrise of Worthington It is important that all members try to attend so that they can be trained in this outreach program. Sign up sheets will be available for Meals on Wheels delivery routes, so please bring your calendars.
Update: Home Energy Assistance Program Summer Crisis Program
The link below will take you to the Ohio Department of Development's information about the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and the Summer Crisis Program to help seniors stay cool and safe in the summer.
http://development.ohio.gov/newsroom/releases/press.htm?id=3761
Update: ODA Director Comments on Stimulus Funds
The link below will take you to the Ohio Department of Aging's website, where you can read comments from the Agency's Director regarding stimulus funds received by the State of Ohio and how they relate to seniors.
Update: Ohio Aging Network Coalition Call In Day
The following information is provided by the Ohio Aging Network regarding its Call In Day on Wednesday, June 17th:
Ohio Aging Network Coalition
