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
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Special thanks to @RepMaxMiller for taking the time to meet with us and @DirectionHomeAC to discuss the current challenges facing our older adult population. @o4aadvocacy
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The bipartisan #OlderAmericansAct reauthorization passed the Senate last night! USAging thanks Senate HELP Committee leaders @SenatorBern and @SenBillCassidy and Aging Committee leaders U.S. @SenBobCasey and @SenatorBraun for their incredible bipartisan work and leadership!
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Akron Police & Fire are evacuating a half mile radius around the commercial fire at 1081 Rosemary Blvd. The building contains chemicals which are burning and creating an unsafe hazmat situation. The city is providing Firestone Park Center (1480 Girard) as a reunification center.
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Are you prepared for an emergency? Ask yourself these questions and learn more about National Preparedness Month at bit.ly/3Z1t8w7 #NPM2024 #NPMResilience
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Do you know someone who could benefit from a little assistance using their smartphone?
@DirectionHomeAC is hosting Smartphone 101 on July 18 at the Macedonia Senior Center.
Bring you own device and get 1-on-1 help!
100% FREE, no judgment, no registration— walk-ins are welcome!
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Working hard to better the future and care for the 60+ community.
Our team is in Tampa at the @theUSAging 49th Annual Conference, learning & teaching about aging better!
Pictured here is our CEO Justin Moor, Katie White of @COAAAging, & Abby Morgan from @DirectionHomeAC
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#SummitCounty Executive Shapiro, @ProsKolkovich, and @SummitSheriff Fatheree are hosting the "Outsmart the Scam" in #Stow this Saturday, June 22!
Head over to Stow City Hall, 10am-12pm for free presentations and a resource fair from the BBB Akron, the FBI, and more!
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Join @ArtsNowOH & @DirectionHomeAC for a free Dementia Friends training on May 1 at 3:00pm at the @AkronArtMuseum!
Learn new communication & environmental strategies to help provide a friendly space for those living with dementia.
Register: eventbrite.com/e/arts-cultur…
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Summit County announces $8M to help residents 60 and older age in place: How to apply buff.ly/3P0Qxb5 @DirectionHomeAC
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ACL's theme for #OlderAmericansMonth 2024 is Powered by Connection. This May, join us in recognizing the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Logos available; more materials coming soon! acl.gov/oam
ALT Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection. May 2024. Features a logo mark with three people supporting one another.
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Congratulations to Gary Cook on his retirement after decades of service to @DirectionHomeAC!
Supporting our older residents is so important and we look forward to working closely with incoming President & CEO Abigail Morgan, especially on the #AgingInPlace program!
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Caring for an older individual? Need a little help? @DirectionHomeAC can provide #resources and solutions. Give them a call at 1-877-770-5558.
#cantonhealth #aging #AreaAgencyonAging
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The Accessibility Library at @akronlibrary can help your next event be more inclusive to people of all abilities!
You can borrow supports & locate resources so all attendees can fully immerse themselves in your space, and all you need is a library card!
akronlibrary.org/accessibili…
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Robots sing holiday songs, deliver meals thanks to Summit County grant to the Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities. beaconjournal.com/story/news…
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Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of meeting Eva, one of @DirectionHomeAC's new nursing home robots! ❤️🤖
The newest helpers have been well received by residents and staff alike!
To learn more about this #SummitCounty pilot program, click here: dhad.org/blog-news/robot-pil…
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It's #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, a time to honor caregivers & raise awareness of caregiver issues. The '23 theme, #CaregiversConnect, highlights making connections to share info, experiences & support. Check out the @WhiteHouse #NFCMonth proclamation: ow.ly/Xjmm50Q2St6.
ALT November is National Family Caregivers Month. Administration for Community Living.
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Enrollment for the program begins in January 2024, but folks can learn more today by calling 877-770-5558 or visiting dhad.org/refer.
Together, this collaboration will help older adults #AgeInPlace, right here in #SummitCounty!
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At the State of the County I announced a landmark investment to help our seniors Age In Place!
That investment starts with $4 million to @DirectionHomeAC to help older adults remain in their homes, navigate the digital world, and provide for basic needs like food.
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On Oct. 26, we’re partnering with @DirectionHomeAC for a free guided tour of our Beyond the Picket Fence exhibit! After the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to journal and reflect on their feelings about home.
Limited space is available – RSVP now: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…
ALT Visitors exploring the Beyond the Picket Fence exhibit, featuring colorful displays, documents, artifacts, and more.
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They are Hall of Famers.
Hear how the newest members of the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame reacted when they found out they were going to be inducted.
Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=pBKw-o6v…