2024 Awards Ceremony
Every year, Direction Home Akron Canton honors those who represent what is best in our community. The Senior Hall of Fame, Home Health Aide Hall of Fame, the Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency…
Read MoreARPA/Healthy Aging Grants- Success Stories in 2024
ARPA/Healthy Aging Grants- Success Stories in 2024 Thanks to ARPA and Healthy Aging grants, Direction Home was able to significantly increase services provided to individuals in 2024. Various…
Read More2024 Foundation Raffle Campaign Results
Foundation Raffle Campaign ResultsDirection Home Akron Canton Foundation is proud to announce the conclusion of its annual raffle campaign, earning $186,539 and exceeding 2024's $185,000 goal! 100%…
Read MoreAging in Place- Fall 2024 Updates
What is Aging in Place?
Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation to provide a $4 million grant to Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and…
Read MoreSenior Substance Help Website Now Available
Are you an older adult, caregiver, or professional that needs help with local substance use resources and education? Visit our new Opioid and Substance Use website for facts, general resources and…
Read MoreAging In Place MHM Providers Needed
We are looking for minor home modification professionals for our Aging in Place Program!
Walk-in showers, roofs, water proofing, ramps, stair glides, handrails, HVAC (furnace, hot water tanks, AC…
Read More2024 Fall Conference
2024 Direction Home Conference
"The World We Live In"
On August 7th, Direction Home welcomed 200+ professionals at our annual conference. Check out the highlights, sponsors, sessions, PPTs and…
Read More2024 Foundation Raffle Campaign
Developed in 1999, the Direction Home Akron Canton Foundation believes that all older adults, regardless of income, deserve to achieve their long-term care goals. We assist in part through the …
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