AREA AGENCIES ON AGING | DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
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
Physical Address
1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685
Hours
Call during regular office hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Voice
Fax
(330) 896-6644
Website
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Fee
Varies according to service.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties.
Languages
None.
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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.