Resident Forum What is the AOPHA Resident Forum?
The AOPHA Resident Forum is affiliated with AOPHA, the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes, Housing and Services for the Aging. Founded in 1937, AOPHA is an organization of approximately 280 not-for-profit retirement communities, nursing homes, senior housing sites and home and community-based service providers working to improve the quality of life for over 30,000 Ohio seniors cared for by its members each year. Annual Conference Resident Forum Registration Form The Resident Forum is comprised of residents and clients of AOPHA member organizations and promotes resident and client involvement in achieving this goal. Opportunities for involvement include: the annual AOPHA Resident Forum Art and Writing Exhibition, the STARS employee recognition program, legislative and regulatory advocacy, consumer education to assure protection for all seniors, and sufficient governmental funding for all levels of care. Leadership Needed for Resident Forum Steering Committee The activities of the AOPHA Resident Forum are directed by the Resident Forum Steering Committee. This group of residents from around the state meet 2 times annually in Columbus and by regular conference calls. Their decisions help Ohio seniors enjoy a better quality of life. Some of the activities and issues they have tackled include:
To learn more, contact Ted Bauer at: AOPHA 855 South Wall Street Columbus, Ohio 43206-1921 (614) 444-2882, ext. 32 Resident Forum Chair Susan Hays Copeland Oaks