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Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups For Older Adult/Aging Issues | Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities

1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685

Serves residents of Summit, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties age 60 and over.
Call during regular office hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
(330) 776-4620

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(800) 421-7277

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(800) 421-7277

Voice - voice | Ombudsman Services

(844) 644-6582

Voice - voice | Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports

(877) 770-5558

Voice - voice | Aging and Disability Resource Center

https://www.dhad.org
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Wayne County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio

Description

Coordinates program funding through Title III of the Older Americans Act and the Senior Community Services Block Grant. Provides technical assistance to service providers. Monitors all individual service providers to ensure that the required quality and quantity of services is maintained. Provides technical assistance to housing developers and congregate and home-delivered meal programs.

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.