Vaccination Resource

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) staff are available M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions regarding the vaccination program, including how to register and which providers are in…
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Update on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities’ primary concern during this time is working to maintain the health and safety of our members, our employees, and our community. Our…
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COVID-19 Vaccination

Governor DeWine released a proposed schedule for older adults to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To find more information or to find a location close to you, please visit https://vaccine.coronavirus.…
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2020 Raffle Winners Announced

Thanks to you and your efforts and contributions, our 2020 Foundation Campaign raised $144,294. Congratulations to all of our winners! Annually, Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation holds a raffle…
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Aging Is an Art Form Virtual Gallery

Have you heard the news? Our Aging is an Art Form virtual gallery is now LIVE through Summit Artspace. Aging is an Art Form wrapped up its BalloFlex, Poetry, Sketching, and Cell Phone Photography…
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Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro to Be Recognized by DHAD

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities names Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro as the recipient of 2020 lifetime achievement award The Direction Home Akron Canton Area…
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Hall of Fame Nomination Period Is Open!

Every year, Direction Home Akron Canton honors those who represent what is best in our community. The Senior Hall of Fame, the Direction Home Akron Canton Home Health Aide Hall of Fame, the Direction…
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Aging Is an Art Form: The Halfway Point

Smiles are known to be contagious. To our delight, we’ve found that smiles are even contagious through video calls. How do we know? When you join a virtual Sketching, Cell Phone Photography, Poetry,…
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