Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging - o4a

10/22/2026

A special thank you to our Gold and Silver Sponsors of the 2026 o4a Annual Conference!

We appreciate the many organizations whose generosity, partnership, and continued support help make this conference possible. Our sponsors are valued partners in strengthening Ohio's aging network and supporting the older adults and communities we serve.

Thank you for being part of another successful conference and for all you do throughout the year!

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

How can Ohio's aging network embrace new technology while keeping people at the center of our work?

We're excited to welcome Carole Hussey, Founder of Evolv Strategy Group and Co-Founder of HHS Connect, as our closing plenary speaker at the 2026 o4a Annual Conference on October 22!

In her interactive session, “Steady Hands in an AI World: Practical Leadership for Aging Services,” Carole will explore how artificial intelligence can help aging services organizations work more effectively, while addressing important questions about privacy, accuracy, equity, and accountability.

With more than 25 years of experience in government transformation and technology modernization, Carole brings a practical, people-centered perspective to a rapidly changing landscape.

Whether you're already using AI or just beginning to explore its possibilities, you'll leave with ideas and tools to help your organization move forward thoughtfully and confidently.

A fitting way to close a conference focused on Connecting, Adapting, and Leading!

10/20/2026

What's happening in Washington, DC, and what does it mean for older Ohioans and the aging services network?

We're pleased to welcome back Amy Gotwals, Chief of Public Policy and External Affairs at USAging, for our Thursday morning plenary at the 2026 o4a Annual Conference on October 22!

In “What Happens in DC…Affects Aging Well in Ohio! A Federal Policy Conversation,” Amy will share the latest developments in federal aging policy, USAging's advocacy priorities, and what may be ahead for Area Agencies on Aging and the older adults and caregivers they serve.

As the national association representing Area Agencies on Aging, USAging is a leading voice for the aging network in Washington. With 30 years of public policy and advocacy experience, Amy brings valuable insights into the decisions and debates shaping our work.

Amy has joined us at previous conferences, and we always appreciate her perspective and her ability to connect federal policy developments to what's happening here in Ohio.

We look forward to another timely and informative conversation!

Learn more about USAging: www.usaging.org

10/20/2026

A special thank you to Global Meals, our Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 o4a Annual Conference for the Aging and Disability Network!

Global Meals provides nutritious, home-delivered meals that help older adults and individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence, and quality of life at home.

We are grateful for Global Meals' generous support of our conference and their continued partnership with Ohio's aging network. Thank you for helping us bring together professionals from across the state to connect, learn, and lead!

Learn more: https://globalmeals.com/

10/19/2026

A big thank you to our 2026 o4a Annual Conference Exclusive Sponsors!

We are grateful for the continued support and partnership of these organizations that help strengthen Ohio's aging network and make our annual conference possible.

If you're attending the conference October 21–22, be sure to stop by their booths, learn more about their work, and thank them for their support!

We appreciate all you do to support the people and communities we serve!

10/19/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr. Alexis Yamokoski, Chief Humanologist at Five to Flow, as our opening keynote speaker at the 2026 o4a Annual Conference on October 21!

In her keynote, “The Work We Carry: Restoring Energy and Purpose Through the Science of Burnout, Recovery, and Flow,” Dr. Yamokoski will explore the challenges of sustaining meaningful work in the face of growing demands, stress, and uncertainty.

Through engaging stories, science, and practical strategies, she'll share ways to restore energy, reconnect with purpose, and build resilience so we can continue doing the work that matters without losing ourselves in the process.

We can't think of a more timely message for Ohio's aging network!

10/19/2026

A big thank you to Simply EZ Home Delivered Meals, a longtime supporter of o4a and once again our Title Sponsor for the 2026 o4a Annual Conference for the Aging and Disability Network!

SimplyEz provides nutritious, home-delivered meals to older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals who are homebound, helping them maintain their health and independence at home.

We are grateful for SimplyEz's continued generosity, partnership, and commitment to Ohio's aging network. Thank you for helping make our annual conference possible!

Learn more: https://simplyez.com/

10/15/2026

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