Community resources

Alzheimer's Association

Leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

LIFE: A Dementia Friendly Foundation

Partners with anyone touched by memory loss and offers resources, education and engaging activities that improve quality of life.

Courage to Caregivers

A nonprofit supporting unpaid family caregivers with breathing meditation classes, group coaching and peer support — caregiver burnout prevention.

Dementia Friends Ohio

The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health focuses on the community and on individuals living with cognitive impairments and their care partners, wherever they call home.

Direction Home Akron Canton

A private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities helping older adults and people with disabilities thrive in the places they want to call home.

Akron Art Museum: Creative Aging Institute

An eight-day class that begins with art history and moves into hands-on studio work, ending with a public art show and reception for friends and family.

Summit Artspace

Connects artists and artist-serving organizations to the community and to the resources they need to thrive professionally, creatively and financially.

Gina Betti, AAMS, CRPS — Edward Jones

Financial advisor. 1000 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd, Ste 11, Fairlawn, OH 44333.

(330) 666-2486 · Gina.betti@edwardjones.com

Kyla A. Williger, Esq., CELA — KWGD

A Certified Elder Law Attorney in Hudson, certified by the Ohio State Bar Association in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law and in Elder Law. Advises families on wills, trusts, probate, disability planning, guardianship and Medicaid. Zoom, home and office visits available.

5 East Main Street, Hudson, OH 44236 · (330) 686-7777

Legacy Law Firm, LLC

Medicaid and estate planning, asset protection and help getting life back together after an accident.

(330) 529-7070

The Koewler Law Firm — James Koewler

Elder law and protection for seniors.

P.O. Box 443, Richfield, OH 44286 · (330) 659-3579

FirstLight Home Care of Greater Akron

Non-medical personal care and companion care for clients and veterans in Stark, Summit, Portage, southern Cuyahoga, Medina and nearby areas. A registered VA provider, with monthly follow-up visits, no minimum hours, caregiver coaching and starts of care in as little as two hours. Free in-home assessments, seven days a week.

(234) 815-0140

TruBlue of The Western Reserve

Home maintenance, handyman work and senior safety modifications for busy families and those who wish to age in place.