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Resource Name:Direction Home: Medicare Information And Counseling | Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities

address

1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685

Eligibility

Age 60 and over. Stark County resident.

Required documents

Bring your Medicaid number, list of prescription medications you take, and the names of your physicians.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
(330) 776-4620

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voice | Register for Medicare Education Seminars

(877) 770-5558

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voice | Aging and Disability Resource Center

(844) 644-6582

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voice | Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports

(800) 421-7277

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Languages

None.

Application process

Call Register for Medicare Education Seminars, email [email protected] or visit the website at www.dhad.org/resources-education/medicare-education for more information or to register.

Fees

None.

Service area

Stark County, Ohio
Offers information and guidance on Medicare Advantage plans and the changes that will affect Medicare beneficiaries in the coming year. Provides a free meal to participants. Areas that will be addressed include:
  • Enrollment process.
  • Options for coverage.
  • Changes in coverage.
  • How to select coverage.
  • How to use the Medicare website.
  • Medicare protection.

Last Verified

07/06/2026

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.

Data provided by

Lifeline Lake County 211