Council on Aging promotes choice, independence, dignity, and well-being through programs and services that help people remain in their homes.  Click here to download our complete Reference Guide to Home and Community-based Care Options.

We offer education and support for family caregivers.   

We help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent via affordable, high-quality home and community-based services. 

We work in hospitals and nursing homes to create smooth transitions from one care setting to the next, with the goal of reducing hospital admissions and premature nursing home placement.  

We are the "front door" to unbiased information and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals.   

Click here to access additional programs and services on our website.

Emergency Response Systems -- commonly referred to as LifeLines -- are bracelets or necklaces that can be worn and activated if the user falls or becomes incapacitated and cannot reach the phone to call for help.  Emergency Response Systems are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and operators are trained to respond appropriately if the system is activated by the user.  Many people who receive in-home care services through Council on Aging receive an Emergency Response System as part of their care plan.  The service can also be subscribed to and paid for privately.  Contact Council on Aging for a list of local providers: (513) 721-1025.

The mission of the Greene County Council on Aging is to  promote independence and quality of life for Greene County senior citizens and caregivers by facilitating and supporting the implementation and continual improvement of a comprehensive and coordinated system of contact, care and support. To learn more about their services visit their website here.

For many people, getting at least one nutritious meal a day can be a challenge. Physical or cognitive disability, illness, and lack of support or transportation are common barriers that prevent many people from preparing food or traveling to a group meal location such as a church or senior center.  

To offer access to nutritious meals, Council on Aging (COA) provides home-delivered meals through 1) PASSPORT (Ohio's Medicaid waiver home care program), 2) locally-funded Elderly Services Programs, and 3) the Ohio Home Care Waiver program (Ohio Medicaid waiver program for people under age 60). Each year, COA provides more than 2 million meals to approximately 10,000 homebound older adults in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties.

Eligibility

Eligibility for home-delivered meals is determined by nutritional need and criteria are derived from funding sources. To qualify for home-delivered meals, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• age 60 or older (except for the Ohio Home Care Waiver where there is no age criterion)
• unable to prepare your own meals
• unable to participate in a congregate nutrition program because of physical or emotional difficulties
• lack another meal support service in the home or community

Home-delivered meals may also be provided to the spouse of an eligible person, who lives in the home of the eligible person, regardless of the spouse's age or abilities.  This is determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Meals are prepared by one of our quality meal providers and delivered directly to your door by a friendly volunteer or staff person. Delivered meals can be hot, chilled or frozen and can be prepared to meet special dietary needs (diabetic, dietary restrictions, etc.).

Cost

Home-delivered meals through Council on Aging are free of charge. However, our funding does not cover the full cost of preparing and delivering meals. Donations allow us to reach out to more people and help with the costs for preparation and delivery. Donations of any size are accepted and appreciated.  Your meal provider will explain how you may make a donation.

How to Enroll

For information about receiving home-delivered meals, call:

Butler: (513) 868-9281
Clermont: (513) 724-1255
Clinton and Hamilton: (513) 721-1025 or (800) 252-0155
Warren: (513) 695-2271

PSP 
Personal Care Services
Homemaking Services
PASSPORT