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Provides a variety of social, educational, and recreational activities for seniors.

211 Cleveland

Provides a University-wide, interdisciplinary Center that offers numerous continuing education opportunities focusing on aging and health issues for professionals and the public. Programming includes workshops, conferences, and seminars throughout the year. All provide professional CEU's to health and social work practitioners. Also offers a graduate level certificate in Gerontology. The Center also participates collaboratively in Research efforts about Aging and Health with other University Departments/Schools. Also offers a certificate program in Gerontology.

211 Cleveland

Offers a membership association for older adults. Provides information and services. Services and information covered include caregiving, safety, housing, nutrition, legal issues and recreation. Lobbies and advocates on legislative, consumer and judicial matters that impact older adults.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Offers information about available support options for older adults and their families and caregivers. Assists individuals in determining eligibility for publicly-funded programs and benefits, and provides information and referral to other programs and benefits as necessary.

HNNEO 211

Provides speakers on topics related to health and safety to community groups of 10 or more. Has over 24 topics available. Presentations are typically an hour. Early requests strongly recommended.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Provides outreach services in the home for seniors. Screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol, hearing and vision, and appointments with a podiatrist are periodically available. Helps seniors complete various forms such as Medicaid forms. Offers a bereavement support group and a Parkinson's disease support group.

211 Cleveland

Provides free legal assistance via phone regarding problems that affect older adults living in Ohio. Subject areas include civil law issues such as consumer problems, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, subsidized housing, wills and estates. If the legal problem cannot be solved over the phone, the client may be referred to a private attorney who can provide the service. Also offers pamphlets on a variety of legal topics.

211 Cleveland

Provides geriatric care management services that include consultation, evaluation and planning a course of action for older adults. Offers options and makes recommendations for care. Works with the client and his or her family members, physicians and other professionals (attorneys etc.).

211 Cleveland

Provides outreach in the home, friendly visiting, and telephone reassurance for seniors.

211 Cleveland

Publishes and distributes "The Senior Living Guide" - a quarterly directory of long term care facilities and services in Cuyahoga and neighboring counties for older adults. Publication is also designed to assist professionals who counsel individuals considering care options. Also, maintains a website that provides the "Senior Living Guide."

211 Cleveland

Provides general mental health counseling and senior services case management.

211 Cleveland

Provides specialized information and referral service to help clients seeking resources for older adults. May provide resources for adult day care, congregate meals, home delivered meals, homemaking assistance, legal assistance, transportation assistance, personal care, and more.

211 UWGC

Refers individuals with aging-related or disability-related issues to appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Helps individuals find help for housing, transportation, in-home care, long-term care, and other health and wellness services including benefits screening.

211 Cleveland

Conducts gerontological research and provides data on older adults to legislators, researchers and the public. Features information affecting those age 50 and older.

211 Cleveland

Speakers available to inform groups on all topics of aging and caregiving. Workshops, training opportunities and advocacy notices available through the web or our newsletter.

211 Pathways

Program provides in-home alternatives to nursing home care for low-income seniors. Services include: a personal care plan to meet the individual's needs at home by arranging an appropriate mix of services to supplement care provided by family members and friends. Eligible services include adaptive and assistive equipment, assistance in the home with health activities, such as taking medications appropriately and other health-related activities, with case/care management, adult day care, chore service, home medical equipment and supplies, emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, independent living assistance, minor home modifications, nutrition consultation, personal care services, medical and non-medical transportation. Program also administers the Pre-Admission Review process that determines the level of care for persons who want to enter Medicaid-certified nursing homes and periodically offers vendors training on dealing with elderly/disabled individuals.

211 Cleveland

Consults with older adults and adults with disabilities about their needs and preferences and then screens for a wide range of appropriate government benefits and other community services that they may be eligible for. Will assist the consumer with gathering any necessary documents and will guide them through applications process (including assistance with filling out forms) as needed. Agency provides follow-up with the client. Goal is to minimize the number of calls and contacts the consumer has to make, and encourage the use of the least costly and least restrictive services.

211 Cleveland

Conducts applied research to develop and evaluate service programs for older adults. Provides licensure and training on evidence-based programs.

211 Cleveland

Helps individuals and their families explore options and develop plans to care for older adults. Program helps to identify a loved one’s strengths, needs, concerns and preferences; to establish goals and implement a plan of care; to connect individuals to community resources and government benefit programs; to coordinate doctor appointments, transportation, and caregiver services. Services include counseling to help cope with issues associated with aging, such as changes in independence, health problems, dementia, death of a loved one, isolation, and family dynamics. Counseling is also available for coping with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

211 Cleveland

Provides various social activities, health screenings such as blood pressure, and diabetes for older adults. Offers a mobile pharmacy for prescription review. Also includes activities such as arts and crafts, yoga, beach volleyball, meditation, bingo, speakers on varied subjects, and monthly field trips.

211 Cleveland

Provides assistance with Medicare consultation and insurance information, agency referrals, home visits for Home Delivered Meal client assessment, educational and health-related programs, non-medical home care agency listings, community resource lists and caregiver consultation and education.

UW 211 Greater Toledo

Program provides in-home alternatives to nursing home care for eligible individuals. Services include: a personal care plan to meet the individual's needs at home by arranging an appropriate mix of services to supplement care provided by family members and friends. Eligible services include: adaptive and assistive equipment, assistance in the home with health activities such as taking medications appropriately and other health-related activities, with case/care management, adult day care, chore service, home medical equipment and supplies, emergency response systems, home delivered meals, homemaker services, independent living assistance, minor home modifications, nutrition consultation, personal care services, medical and non-medical transportation. Program also administers the Pre-admission Review process that determines the level of care for persons who want to enter Medicaid-certified nursing homes and periodically offers vendors training on dealing with elderly/disabled individuals.

211 Cleveland

Provides information and referral of social services and benefits information to older adults. Will provide assessments in the home for residents when needed. Offers counseling to help seniors cope with life-style changes, personal, marital, and family problems. Assist with forms completion and maintains a registry of chore service providers.

211 Cleveland

Provides information and referral of social services and benefits information to older adults. Will provide assessments in the home for residents when needed. Offers counseling to help seniors cope with life-style changes, personal, marital, and family problems. Assist with forms completion and maintains a registry of chore service providers.

211 Cleveland

Provides a variety of recreational activities and personal enrichment programs for seniors. Activities and programs include, but are not limited to, exercise classes, line dancing, book clubs, pinochle, canasta, bridge and other games, health and safety presentations, trips, luncheons, gardening, and special events. Offers a group called BV 60+ where members plan group activities and outings. Offers computer tutoring sessions where tutors will answer students questions and teach computer skills such as basic skills, E-mail, and the Internet.

211 Cleveland