Resources for Families & Caregivers

Helpful Resources for Navigating Home Care:

Understanding Non-Medical Home Care

Resources for Family Caregivers

Does My Loved One Need Help at Home?

The National Institute on Aging explains common signs that an older adult may need additional support with daily life and safety.
Does an Older Adult in Your Life Need Help? — NIA

In-Home Care & Hiring Guide
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging provides guidance for families considering in-home assistance and hiring care providers.
COAAA Guides & Publications

Caregiving Toolkit
The National Institute on Aging provides evidence-based articles, publications, videos, and other information for people caring for loved ones.
National Institute on Aging Caregiving Toolkit

Central Ohio Caregiver Advice & Support
COAAA offers caregiver education, support, respite information, consultations, and assistance finding local services.
COAAA Caregiver Advice & Services

Caregiver Toolbox
Families can find information about accessing aging services, planning important documents, navigating healthcare, housing, transportation, and other caregiving concerns.
COAAA Caregiver Toolbox

Choosing the Right Home Care Services

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Care Provider
This National Institute on Aging worksheet helps families compare services, fees, terms, and other important considerations when selecting care.
NIA Caregiver Worksheets

Help Staying at Home
COAAA provides information about personal care, homemaking, transportation, home-delivered meals, and programs that may help eligible Central Ohio residents remain at home.
COAAA Staying at Home Resources

Preparing for In-Home Care

Caregiver Planning Worksheets
These worksheets can help families coordinate caregiving responsibilities, evaluate home safety, and prepare questions when considering professional care.
NIA Caregiver Worksheets

Moving & Transitions Guide
COAAA offers resources addressing care transitions, housing, long-term care, transportation, in-home care, and related planning needs.
COAAA Resource Guides

Aging Safely and Independently at Home

Aging in Place Guide
The National Institute on Aging provides information for older adults and families planning for safe, independent living at home.
NIA Aging in Place Resources

Home Safety Checklist
NIA also provides a printable room-by-room worksheet to help families identify potential hazards in an older adult's home.
NIA Home Safety & Caregiver Worksheets

Senior & Caregiver Resources in Central Ohio

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) — Aging, disability, caregiver-support and community-service resources.
Ohio Department of Aging — State programs, aging services and caregiver information.
Ohio Benefits — Information and applications for eligible Ohio assistance programs.
211 Central Ohio — Connections to food, housing, transportation, healthcare and other community resources.
Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter — Alzheimer's/dementia education and caregiver support.
Franklin County Office on Aging — Programs and support for eligible Franklin County older adults.