Helpful Links for Seniors

There are many outlets for information on how to keep healthy and safe as you get older. Some examples are:

National Institute on Aging, www.nia.nih.gov

NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads the federal government in conducting and supporting research on aging and the health and well-being of older people. The Institute seeks to understand the nature of aging and the aging process, and diseases and conditions associated with growing older, in order to extend the healthy, active years of life.

In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.

Mission

The Institute’s mission is to:

  • Support and conduct genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research on aging.
  • Foster the development of research and clinician scientists in aging.
  • Provide research resources.
  • Disseminate information about aging and advances in research to the public, health care professionals, and the scientific community, among a variety of audiences.

NIA pursues this mission by funding extramural research at universities and medical centers across the United States and around the world; maintaining an active communications and outreach program; and conducting a vibrant intramural research program at NIA laboratories in Baltimore and Bethesda, Maryland.

Strategic Directions

Aging Well in the 21st Century: Strategic Directions for Research on Aging, most recently updated in 2016, is NIA’s “road map” for progress in aging research and outlines our goals and vision. It provides a point of reference for setting priorities and a framework for systematically analyzing the Institute’s scientific portfolio and assessing progress.

Ohio Department of Aging, aging.ohio.gov

As the federally designated State Unit on Aging, the Department of Aging serves as the sole state agency to coordinate Older Americans Act programs and services, as well as other services to meet the needs of Ohio’s elders. We are a cabinet-level state agency with a director appointed by the governor. The structure of the Department is tied directly to its funding sources. We receive $65 million in federal funding, primarily from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which supports services for older Ohioans as well as the administration of Medicaid funded services. We also apply for and use grants from federal and state sources to support and expand our work.

Our Mission: To deliver practical, person-centered strategies and services that will strengthen and support Ohio’s elders and their communities.

Core Values:

  • Promote Independence– Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
  • Empower Communities– Deliver sustainable, relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
  • Challenge Ageism– Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
  • Advocate for Excellence– Advocate with and for Ohio’s elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
  • Engage in Innovation– Engage the aging network by staying innovative, flexible and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.

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Local: Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, www.psa10a.org

The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) is a private nonprofit corporation. We were organized and designated by the State of Ohio to be the planning, coordinating and administrative agency for federal and state aging programs in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties. Building upon four decades of experience in providing services and supports to individuals in need, WRAAA continues to expand our service portfolio in the long-term and healthcare delivery systems. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

Our Mission Statement

We provide choices for people to live independently in the place they want to call home.

Our Vision Statement

We aim to create a community that provides aging individuals and people with disabilities the opportunity to have their needs met with optimum choice, dignity and maximum independence.

Contact us to learn more about the support we passionately provide.

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