BGSU Optimal Aging Institute

BGSU Optimal Aging Institute BGSU's Optimal Aging Institute helps adults ages 50-90+ explore many dimensions of wellness--because optimal aging goes beyond good health and longevity.

Keep up to date with aging issues, programs of BGSU's Optimal Aging Institute, BGSU research involving older adults, BGSU's Gerontology Programs, and information about community services and programs for older adults. We especially focus on the seven dimensions of wellness--physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, cultural, and occupational--all of which helps us develop resiliency as we age optimally. With support from Medical Mutual of Ohio.

12/16/2025
Dr. Bob Lee’s, one of our OAI board members, class successfully developed and implemented an activity for the residents ...
11/21/2025

Dr. Bob Lee’s, one of our OAI board members, class successfully developed and implemented an activity for the residents at Wood Haven Health Care. What a great opportunity for the students and residents

11/13/2025

Across Ohio, 24% of adults—more than 2.2 million people—are caregivers, providing care to a family member or friend or having done so within the past year.

Most Ohio caregivers (97%) care for an adult—often a parent—and more than half (54%) balance caregiving while working. Nearly 4 in 10 provide care 40 hours or more each week, and 41% experience financial strain, from dipping into savings to taking on extra debt.

This month and every month, LeadingAge Ohio recognizes the time, compassion, and resilience of those who care for loved ones—often without formal support. You are the foundation of Ohio’s care network.

Learn more in AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Ohio report:https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/ltss/family-caregiving/cgus-2025-caring-across-states/caregiving-in-the-us-2025-ohio.doi.10.26419-2fppi.00383.023.pdf

Here is another opportunity to learn about How to Talk About Difficult Topics with Dr Faulkner
11/12/2025

Here is another opportunity to learn about How to Talk About Difficult Topics with Dr Faulkner

Today we highlight the last of our OAI board members. You can find Laura with her interns at the WCCOA LivelyU series, s...
11/05/2025

Today we highlight the last of our OAI board members. You can find Laura with her interns at the WCCOA LivelyU series, summer Camps and in the field with her Dietetic Interns.

Interested in Railroads? Join the Elder College at the Firelands Campus and learn more about the Lake Erie Shore Electri...
11/04/2025

Interested in Railroads? Join the Elder College at the Firelands Campus and learn more about the Lake Erie Shore Electric Railroad

Meet Jackie Burns, two time alum of BGSU and community member on the OAI Board
11/04/2025

Meet Jackie Burns, two time alum of BGSU and community member on the OAI Board

Come meet Jennifer Wagner at the Firelands Elder College on Monday. We will discuss alternatives to nursing homes.
10/28/2025

Come meet Jennifer Wagner at the Firelands Elder College on Monday. We will discuss alternatives to nursing homes.

Meet Dr Jackie Keen, Co-Chair of the OAI Outreach Committee.
10/28/2025

Meet Dr Jackie Keen, Co-Chair of the OAI Outreach Committee.

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