Geriatric Assessment | Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities
Evaluates the functional ability, physical health, cognitive and mental health, and socio-environmental situation of older adults, particular those who are frail or chronically ill, to determine eligibility and refer families to appropriate agency programs.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685
Hours
By appointment only.
Fax
(330) 896-6644
Voice
Website
Application process
Call the office for more information or to request an assessment.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Summit, Stark, Portage, and Wayne counties age 60 and over.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio
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.