Area Agencies On Aging | Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities
1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685
Barrier Free Restrooms|Braille and Tone Elevators|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Voice - voice | Register for Medicare Education Seminars
Voice - voice | Administrative
Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports
Voice - voice | Ombudsman Services
Voice - voice | Aging and Disability Resource Center
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Fees
Varies according to service.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio
Description
Develops a comprehensive, coordinated system of community-based services for older adults within their planning and service area. Responsibilities of AAA include planning; development of local funding resources; and contracting with local service provider organizations to provide authorized services which include information and referral/assistance, outreach, case/care management, escort, transportation, homemaker/chore, personal care, home repair and rehabilitation, home delivered meals, congregate meals, adult day care, elder abuse prevention, nursing home ombudsman, legal assistance, employment and training, health promotion and disease prevention and senior centers as well as services that support caregivers including respite care, counseling, and education programs.
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211 Summit
What's Here
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.