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Franklin County launches "Aging Forward" plan as county officials outline services and stark demographics
Summary
At the county's first "State of Our Seniors," Franklin County officials unveiled an "Aging Forward" agenda, presented 2025 service metrics (including 14,794 seniors served) and urged residents to complete a survey to shape housing, transportation and caregiver priorities.
Franklin County officials used the county's first "State of Our Seniors" event to launch an "Aging Forward" planning effort and highlight the scale of services for older residents.
Director Wingo opened the program by describing seniors as a "living legacy" and saying the county's goal is to help people "age with dignity and independence." Commissioner Kevin Boyce and County Administrator Ken Wilson emphasized that managing Central Ohio's growth must include services for older residents.
The Office on Aging released 2025 program figures during the event. John, the office's data analyst, reported that the office served 14,794 seniors across senior options, caregiver, kinship and home-repair programs. He said seniors…
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