National Family Caregiving Support Program | Central Ohio Area Agency On Aging

For information and consultation call, 614-645-7250 or 1-800-589-7277. For respite and supplemental services in Licking County, call the Licking County Aging Program at 740-345-0821. This is COAAA's partner agency for the Caregiver Program in the county.

Fees

None.

Service area

Pickaway County, Ohio
Franklin County, Ohio

Description

Offers Information and Assistance: Provides free caregiver advice, education and support for those helping loved ones. Our staff can explain all long-term care options, including care in the home, assisted living facilities, and nursing facilities. Staff also provides consultation around difficult caregiving situations and can direct caregivers to support groups and individual counseling. Staff can assist caregivers in getting linked with needed services. - Education and Training: Offers The Caregiver's Toolbox, 8 free workshops on topics related caregiving. Call for information on community workshops currently scheduled. Also available to groups upon request. - Caregiver Respite Services: Short-term services to alleviate caregiver stress are also available. Services can include in-home care, adult day care at a community center, or a short stay in an assisted living or nursing facility. - Supplemental Services: Services to address needs unique to each caregiving situation. May include assistance with medical equipment, home modification, incontinence supplies, and installation of emergency response units.

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211 Pathways

What's Here

Caregiver Counseling

Providing organization

Central Ohio Area Agency On Aging

COAAA plans, funds, and delivers services that help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent in their homes. With the assistance of area providers, COAAA arranges and coordinates services to help people with activities of daily living in the home, such as homemaking, home-delivered meals, personal care, transportation, and more. COAAA offers education and resources to caregivers, professionals, and the public. COAAA also advocates for programs and policies that benefit older adults and individuals with disabilities.