Family Caregiver Support Program | Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities

1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685

Eligibility

- Serves caregivers age 18 and over residing in Stark, Summit, Portage and Wayne Counties. - For respite services, care recipient must be age 60 or over and need help with two (2) or more activities of daily living or need substantial supervision due to a mental impairment such as dementia.

Hours

Current hours: Call during regular office hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Services are available by appointment only.

(330) 776-4620

Voice - voice | Register for Medicare Education Seminars

(330) 896-9172

Voice

(877) 770-5558

Voice - voice | Aging and Disability Resource Center

(800) 421-7277

Voice - voice | Administrative

(330) 896-6644

Fax

(800) 421-7277

Voice - voice | Ombudsman Services

(844) 644-6582

Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports

https://www.dhad.org

[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

- Referrals accepted via Unite Us. - Call the Aging and Disability Resource Center or visit the website for more information.

Fees

No fee. Donations are accepted.

Service area

Wayne County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio

Description

Assists caregivers in the challenges they face as they care for a loved one. Available help includes online and written resources, support group that meets virtually/by phone weekly, reimbursement for limited and temporary respite care, educational workshops, and speaking events.

What's Here

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups Respite Care Subsidies Specialized Information and Referral Caregiver Counseling Caregiver Training Caregiver Issues

Providing organization

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities

Plans, funds, and coordinates services for older persons and persons with disabilities in Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties to live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Administers PASSPORT, MyCare Ohio, The Assisted Living Waiver, The Ohio Home Care Waiver, Care Coordination, Elder Rights, Family Caregiver Support Program, Nursing Home Placement Assistance Program, and other services designed to help older adults and individuals with functional limitations maintain independence. Provides funds for services administered by other community agencies including client finding, specialized information and referral, transportation, home-delivered meals, medical treatment, personal care, respite care, safety monitoring, health assessments, congregate meals, recreational activities, and adult day care.