AGING IN PLACE | DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
Provides supportive services to older adults interested in maintaining and staying in their own residences. Services which may be included are: - Home care including one-time chore assistance, home delivered meals, care coordination, and personal care assistance. - Home modification such as installation of grab bars and ramps. - Digital technology navigation services, free tablets, and assistance with obtaining internet access.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685
Hours
Same as site hours.
Voice
Fax
(330) 896-6644
Website
Application process
- For ALL services except chore assistance, only waitlisted applications are being accepted. - Referrals accepted via Unite Us. Clients can call 1-877-770-5558 or visit www.dhad.org/refer to begin the screening and assessment process. Services of interest can be added to the "Current Concerns" text field of the referral form. - If only interested in tablets/digital education, email [email protected] or call 330-774-4001.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Serves residents of Summit County age 60 and over who are not eligible for Medicaid. - Applicants will be assessed based on need by Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities.
Languages
None.
Agency info
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.