Direction Home Aging and Disabilities @DirectionHomeAC
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, Serving older adults in Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne Counties and Northeast Ohio dhad.org Akron/Canton Joined July 2011-
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This is the final month for HEAP Summer Crisis in 2025. Income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to central A/C units. bit.ly/3nWPZFw
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Thankful to have local sponsors focusing on service for older adults in our communities. Thank you Select Meals for sponsoring the Fall Conference this year and supporting the best education for professionals working with older adults! selectmeals.org/about-select-m…
Join us at the Walk for Suicide Awareness on Sept 7th at Petros Lake Park.
PBS tagged along with us and more friends at @VANTAGEAging Meals on Wheels to learn about independence, dignity, and choice, and supports for our family, friends, and neighbors. Donate: bit.ly/41XIFgU Watch: bit.ly/45S5yDI
Reminder: Income-eligible Ohioans can stay cool with help from the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (Ohio Dept. of Development & Direction Home). To apply, you must schedule an appointment with your county Community Action Agency. Learn more: dhad.org/resources-educ…
Volunteer Ombudsman Needed!! Become someone's champion! Give your time and compassion as an Ombudsman Volunteer. Our volunteers provide a voice for long-term residents. With 13 Counties served, one is for sure right for you! dhad.org/ombudsman/volu…
Sponsor Select Meals knows the importance of home-delivered meals. The convenience, the necessity, and the friendliness. More than just nutrition! Thank you for your support. selectmeals.org
Reminder: Income-eligible Ohioans can stay cool with help from the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (Ohio Dept. of Development & Direction Home). To apply, you must schedule an appointment with your county Community Action Agency. Learn more: dhad.org/resources-educ…
If you missed sponsor Mom's Meals at the annual conference, learn more about how their comprehensive food as medicine solutions can support the needs of older adults: momsmeals.com/about/
Whew- our conference was a big hit! Thanks in part to new sponsor Select Meals, who which was created out of passion for delivering healthy meals and providing older adults with choices!
Volunteer Ombudsman Needed!! Become someone's champion! Give your time and compassion as an Ombudsman Volunteer. Our volunteers provide a voice for long-term residents. With 13 Counties served, one is for sure right for you! dhad.org/ombudsman/volu…
Tomorrow’s the day! Join us in thanking Leading Sponsor Northeast Professional Caregivers for helping to make our conference possible for professionals continuing education locally. Northeast Professional values competent & informed staff to help older adults in the community.
Will be with sponsor ADM Board of Summit County at our annual conference on Thursday. ADM Board provides a person-centered approach to prevention, treatment, and recovery. ICYMI - We are big on person-centered approaches here at Direction Home & looking forward to learning more!
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, give us a call to discuss your options and collect valuable, verified information.
For the first year ever, we have packed the venue to the brim and are SOLD OUT of conference registrations! Seriously, we couldn't fit another person in if we tried... THANK YOU to our sponsors for helping us make it happen! See you all on Thursday!
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
Now through 9/30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to central A/C units through Ohio Dept. of Development’s HEAP Summer Crisis. bit.ly/3nWPZFw
Thank you to Cornerstone Caregiving for another year of conference support! Cornerstone Caregiving is built on the belief that every senior deserves the choice to age where and how they wish, making them a great partner at our conference.
Thank you to sponsor Entyre Care for also joining our sponsor network. Entyre is committed to helping others live dignified and independent lives at home through caregiver support.
Volunteer Ombudsman Needed!! Become someone's champion! Give your time and compassion as an Ombudsman Volunteer. Our volunteers provide a voice for long-term residents. With 13 Counties served, one is for sure right for you! dhad.org/ombudsman/volu…
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