What's Happening in Dublin, OH…

Dublin officials are considering an initiative that could help older residents to connect with resources to help them age-in-place, an outcome most older people find attractive.

After talking with residents, Dublin officials are thinking of creating a “hub” where caregivers and residents can go to access resources. A ‘navigator’ would be available to help in the effort according to the city’s director of volunteer resources, Christine Nardecchia.

Dublin Councilwoman Christina Alutto pointed out that Dublin’s population includes an increasing number of people at or approaching retirement age, many of whom want to remain in Dublin, and in their homes, during their later years. She noted that while the city has been successful at building and planning for the future, it has been less concerned about helping this population segment remain at home as long as they can.

That could change with the creation of the proposed central hub, which could be either a brick-and-mortar shop, or an online portal, where residents could find information, and possibly seek necessary services. Officials creating projects like this can use graphic design to create a unique look for it.

Alutto said the city planned to work with Syntero, which assists in providing professional social and health services, as well as several county aging agencies, the Central Ohio Area on Aging, and Ohio University. Developing a website could cost as much as $10,000, and would require about $6,500 for annual maintenance.