Senior Independence of Akron
Serving Summit, Medina, Portage and Stark Counties
1815
West Market Street Suite 303
Akron, Ohio 44313
(330) 873-3468 phone
(330) 873-3465 fax
SI@rockynol.oprs.org
Medina Office:
3637 Medina Road., Ste 55
Medina, Ohio 44256
(330) 723-0610
Senior Independence is an affordable comprehensive program that helps seniors living at home. Our goals are to enhance and extend the independence of older adults and to provide support and assistance for those caring for them. Click on the categories to learn more about what we offer.
Home Health Care Home Care Adult Day Services Community Care Technology Support
Home Health Care
Whether it's for a simple condition needing short-term care or a complex condition needing long-term care, we have the solution, Senior Independence Home Health.
We help older adults keep their independence as long as possible. We help adults recover following hospitalization or nursing home care. We assist younger adults with care needs related to chronic, long-term conditions. And, we offer services to help the families of all those under our care.
Services:
Senior Independence Home Care offers a Medicare / Medicaid certified program serving Summit, Stark and Medina Counties. Specializing in home care services for older adults...
Services Offered:
- Skilled nursing
- Personal care/home health aides
- Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy
- Care management
- Medication assistance
- Medical Social Work
- Insurance Assessments
See also our services under Home Care
The cost for services may be paid for by:
- Private fees
- Passport
- Medicare
We operate 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week.
Getting Started: To initiate services, please contact our office at 330-873-3468. Be sure to ask for complete explanation of payment eligibility options.
Home Care
Senior Independence is an affordable, comprehensive program that gives seniors the help they need to stay at home living the life they want.
Our home care program offers a variety of services that promote independent living:
Personal Care Assistance: Our home health aides provide you personal assistance in taking a bath or shower, getting dressed, eating, and getting around safely.
Live-In Care: Senior Independence provides 24 hour a day, live in support through our qualified home health aides.
Home Health Aides : For assistance with household chores, our homemakers make life a lot easier. They offer assistance with laundry, changing linens, grocery shopping, meal preparation, running errands and other light housekeeping chores.
Companion Care: Companions provide you with an escort to the store or the doctor's appointment. For a special outing, our companions can accompany you to a favorite restaurant, a play or other event.
Home Cleaning: Let our skilled housekeepers assist with your everyday housekeeping to allow you to do other activities you enjoy or remain independent in your home. Our housekeepers are highly qualified and screened to meet the same standards as all of our home care services. Our home cleaning service provides all equipment and supplies needed to clean your home at no additional cost to you. Please call to set up services and receive a discount coupon on your initial home cleaning service.
Transportation: Our transportation program offers seniors door to door transportation to the places they want to go. Transportation is in private cars but wheel chair lift vehicles are also available. Bus services for groups is also available.
Paying for Services: We will provide you with a detailed list of fees upon your request and we will help you determine your eligibility for available funding sources. Senior Independence participates in the Passport program.
Getting Started: For more information or to initiate services, contact us at 330-873-3468 or at SI@rockynol.oprs.org
Adult Day Center
Senior Independence offers two adult day centers in the Summit/Stark region.
Senior Independence Adult Day Services
1250 W. Exchange
Akron Ohio
330-836-9657
Senior Independence Adult Day Services
Zion Lutheran Church
349 Lindy Lane NW
North Canton, Ohio
330-498-0424
Senior Independence Adult Day Center allows the participants a fun and enriching outing while in a safe supervised environment. Family members are afforded a break from caregiving responsibilities knowing their loved ones are enjoying themselves and being well care for.
Transportation is available to and from our adult day programs.
Activities:
- Arts and crafts
- Reminiscing
- Movies
- Pet therapy
- Intergenerational activities
- Exercise
- Cooking and baking
- Entertainment
Services Provided:
- Nursing Assessments
- Family counseling and support
- Health monitoring
- Medication assistance
- Transportation
- Breakfast, Lunch and snacks
Clients Served with:
- Early memory impairment
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Strokes
- Other physical and mental limitations
Fees
Contact us for a complete list of fees. We can also help you determine your eligibility for other funding sources. Currently, our adult day center participates in the following programs:
- USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Passport—Enhanced
Level of Care
Getting Started: Email us at SI@rockynol.oprs.org or call us at 330-836-9657 in Akron and 330- 498-0424 in North Canton for more information or to schedule a tour. Ask about our free day pass or an opportunity to observe. Be
sure to request our free publication “Guide to Selecting an Adult Day Center.”
Community Care
Senior Independence operates wellness clinics in apartment buildings, senior living communities, condominium developments and assisted living centers throughout Summit, Stark and Medina Counties.
Our clinics offer the following services:
Health screenings such as cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and nutrition.
Health education through speakers, handouts and self-administered questionnaires.
Nursing Services such as first aid, eye drops, medication set-up, minor dressing changes, injections, and blood draws.
Consultation with a nurse about medications, health conditions and when to call a doctor.
Vial of Life: Senior Independence clinics will provide every participant a form that is kept in the home that lists their health history and who to contact in case of an emergency.
Coordination of Care: Upon
request, a nurse will contact a participant’s doctor to report any health
concerns. If a participant is hospitalized, please notify us and we will
send a nurse to visit and coordinate discharge plans.
To Set Up a Clinic:
To learn more about setting up a wellness clinic in your building or organization, please contact Sheila Flannery at Senior Independence, (330) 873-3468.
Technology Support
Technology can support individuals wishing to remain as independent as possible. Senior Independence offers a variety of devices:
· Fall alerts-these alerts signal for help when a fall occurs.
· Boundary
alarms—caregivers can get a good nights rest with boundary alarms which
signal when a loved one tries to exit through an alarmed door.
· Personal
Emergency Alert Devices—these devices can be activated to signal for help. A 24 hour monitoring station will respond to all alerts with a two-way speaker phone connection.
· Medication Dispensers-These automated dispensers come in 28 or 60 dose capacities.
Contact our office 330-873-3468. For pictures and more information about these devices, click here.
