Dayton Senior AdvisorWho provides free senior services in the Dayton area?
The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2, at 40 W. Second St. in Dayton (1-800-258-7277), serves Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Clark, Darke, Preble, Champaign, Logan and Shelby counties with information, assessments and programs such as PASSPORT.
It is the best first call for anyone unsure where to start.
Who helps residents of nursing homes and assisted living with problems?
The Region 2 Long-Term Care Ombudsman (1-800-395-8267; locally 937-223-4613) advocates for residents in the same nine counties, free and confidentially.
Ombudsmen help with discharges, billing disputes, care problems and residents' rights.
Where do we report a problem at a licensed facility?
To the Ohio Department of Health's complaint unit at 1-800-342-0553, which investigates licensed RCFs and nursing homes; home health agency complaints go to 1-800-669-3534.
If someone is in danger, call 911 first.
Where do we report abuse of an older adult at home?
To county Adult Protective Services: in Montgomery County call (937) 225-4906, 24 hours a day; other counties' Job and Family Services offices take reports, and the statewide line is 1-855-644-6277.
APS handles abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation of adults 60 and older.
Where can we get free Medicare advice in Ohio?
From OSHIIP, the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, at 1-800-686-1578; its counselors are trained, unbiased and sell nothing.
Call during open enrollment each fall, or whenever coverage questions come up after a hospital stay.
Is there a PACE program near Dayton?
Ohio's PACE expansion names Montgomery County as a planned site, reported for 2026; no program is listed for Greene, Miami, Clark, Darke or Preble counties.
PACE combines medical care, an adult day center and home care for people 55 and older who need a nursing home level of care. Ask the Area Agency on Aging whether enrollment has opened.
Where can veterans get free help with VA benefits?
From the county veterans service office in each county, whose accredited staff file VA claims at no charge, and from the Dayton VA Medical Center for health care.
Be cautious of anyone who charges to file a pension claim.
Where can caregivers find support groups around Dayton?
The Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 runs caregiver support services for the nine-county region, and the Alzheimer's Association's Miami Valley chapter and helpline offer education and support groups for dementia caregivers.
Many churches, hospitals and senior centers across Montgomery, Greene and Miami counties host groups too; ask the Area Agency on Aging for the current schedule nearest you.
Who can help a family that does not know where to start?
Start with the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 at 1-800-258-7277 for programs and eligibility, and a local senior advisor for licensed housing options; both are free to families.
Have ready a short summary of your parent's health, daily needs, income and savings, and the town where the main family visitor lives.
