Make Referral Now

We have Certified Information & Referral Specialist- Aging (CIRS-A) standing by to assist you in all your aging needs. The certification awards professional credentials to employees who successfully complete the appropriate AIRS Certification Program for information and referral practitioners. It is an acknowledgment of demonstrated competence in the field of information and referral.

Information and Referral (I&R) brings people and services together. When people don't know where to turn, I&R is there for them. Our trained staff is ready to assist you. Click the link below or call us at 1-800-945-4250.

Programs


To learn more about our programs please select the program and then select the Go Button.

Other Resources


Other resources that you may find helpful, just select a link and press the Go button.

Pick Your County


If you know your county of residence or for the person you are referring please click on a county link and select the Go Button. This will allow you to see what services are available in that particular county.

 

Caregiver Support and Education

Caregiver SupportThe Caregiver Support Program offers free support for private individuals that provide care to an older loved one, friend or neighbor. Individual consultations, in-home one-on-one skills training, speakers for any size groups, educational courses, lending library and literature help increase knowledge and ability to provide better care for a longer time. Care planning and subsidized case-managed assistance with professional in-home services are available to provide relief and safety for caregivers. PSA 9 offers support for individuals that provide care to an older loved one, friend, or neighbor this is your one-stop-shop for all your caregiving needs including: information and assistance, individual consultations, in-home one-on-one skills training and a multi-media lending library.

Speakers are available to inform your group about PASSPORT, aging issues, caregiving issues, aging advocacy or any other topic related to aging. Schedule an PSA 9 professional to speak to your employees, church groups, service organization or other groups free of charge. PSA 9 can also customize a workshop to educate caregivers on a number of topics including: "Caregiving 101", "Living With Alzheimers", and many others.

For more information or assistance with caregiving issues, call 1-800-945-4250 or email: plake@aaa9.org. If you would like someone to speak to your group or organization email: ldubeck@aaa9.org.

 

Caregiver Support Quick Links:

 

Recognizing Elder Caregivers

Each year, the Ohio Department of Aging presents a handful of devoted caregivers with the Elder Caregiver Award. It is our way to honor them for the work they do to make Ohio a better place, while symbolically recognizing the combined value of all informal caregivers throughout the state.