Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, Serving older adults in Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne Counties and Northeast Ohio

Akron/Canton
Joined July 2011
Are you an older adult, caregiver, or professional that needs help with local substance use resources or education? Introducing our NEW Opioid and Substance website. Find facts, general resources and education, resources by county, and other programs: seniorsubstancehelp.com/
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Considering long‑term care or even short-term rehabilitation for yourself or a loved one? Call our Long-Term Care Ombudsmen and let us support you by providing objective information. 800-421-7277, then press 4. We look forward to assisting you!
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PSA: We are back in Regular HEAP programming until May 31, 2027.
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We want you to be empowered to make the best choice through transparent information, verified details, and rights education. Call or email our Long-Term Care Ombudsmen to talk about Long-Term Care Selection Assistance. Call 800-421-7277, then press 4.
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It doesn’t have to be all on you- let us help lighten your load. If you or a loved one are considering placement in a long-term care facility, or even a facility for short-term rehabilitation, give us a call to discuss your options and collect valuable, verified information.
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Summer Crisis Program The Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services & Direction Home are again offering assistance to help in hot summer months. Until Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive help with energy costs through HEAP Summer Crisis. dhad.org/resources-education…
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Knowledge is power. Let us support you with transparent information and rights education. Call our Long‑Term Care Ombudsmen for support with choosing long‑term care. 800-421-7277, then press 4.
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TTx works in technology solutions every day, making them a proud sponsor of our recent conference focusing on technology in aging. We are grateful for partners that work towards tech solutions that benefit vulnerable populations.
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Sponsor Simply EZ has a mission to enrich lives through nutrition, health, and wellness. “Life tastes better when you feel good” is a smart way to say that our body’s fuel impacts many aspects of wellbeing!
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Thank you to sponsor Care Patrol for joining us at our conference. They provide senior care help to ensure safety, quality, and peace of mind. carepatrol.com/
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Sponsor TTx understands unique IT challenges, like cybersecurity and cloud communications, and turns these obstacles into opportunities through IT services and solutions. Thanks for supporting professional education about technology at our conference! ttx-inc.com/
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Counting down the hours until the start of our 2026 conference! Join us in thanking Leading Sponsor Northeast Professional Caregivers for supporting our conference and continued education for professionals serving older adults in our area.
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Nourishing and enriching lives with fresh, healthy home meal delivery, sponsor Simply EZ provides connection and control to fulfill your body no matter your life stage or lifestyle. Whole-person, individualized care is important to us and to our partners! simplyez.com/
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Sponsor County of Summit ADM Board provides a client-centered path to recovery by ensuring that treatment, prevention, and support services are available when people need them. Thank you ADM Board for the work you do and for sponsoring our conference! admboard.org/about/
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Sponsor Honey Suite serves families, healthcare professionals, and financial/legal advisors with important home planning for long-term care. Thank you for joining us at our conference and for providing innovative solutions! honey-suite.com/
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Thank you to sponsor VRI for another year of support at our annual conference. They provide remote monitoring and virtual care programs to help individuals stay safe in their homes. vricares.com/
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Thank you to sponsor Clossman Catering for their first year of support of our annual conference. They provide balanced, nutritious and delicious meals directly to those who need it most. clossmancatering.net/
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Thank you to sponsor Summit County Probate Court for supporting our conferences. They assist those in need in the many important areas the Court serves, such as important forms and records, end-of-life planning, volunteer opportunities, and more. summitohioprobate.com/
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Direction Home is here to help you examine your eligibility for Medicare assistance programs to help reduce costs. Call us (877-770-5558) to learn more about these programs, your own eligibility, and the application process. dhad.org/resources-education…
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Considering long‑term care or even short-term rehabilitation for yourself or a loved one? Call our Long-Term Care Ombudsmen and let us support you by providing objective information. 800-421-7277, then press 4. We look forward to assisting you!
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Summer Crisis Program The Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services & Direction Home are again offering assistance to help in hot summer months. Until Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive help with energy costs through HEAP Summer Crisis. dhad.org/resources-education…
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