OFFICE
FOR OLDER ADULTS(O.O.A)
MAP TO MEDINA CENTER
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DEBRA RADECKY, DIRECTOR 246 Northland Drive Medina OH 44256
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| Our services,
designed for those age 60 and over, are funded by the Medina County Commissioners and the
Ohio Department of Aging through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.
No set fees are charged for these services, but donations are encouraged. Social Service Outreach Workers are available to provide information on these and other OOA services and will conduct an assessment to determine eligibility. |
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Services provided by
Medina County
Transit. New riders must first register with the OOA. Eligible subsidized trips
include:
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| NUTRITION
SERVICES
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Congregate
and Home Delivered Meals are offered from three Nutrition Sites. Congregate meals are
served at 11:30 AM. Reservations required. MENU |
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Brunswick: |
Meals Provided Wednesday & Friday
Brunswick Recreation Center 3637 Center Road |
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Medina: |
Meals Provided
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
Medina Multi-Purpose Senior Center 246 Northland Drive |
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Wadsworth: |
Meals Provided
Daily, Monday through Friday
Wadsworth Center for Older Adults 138 High Street |
| HOME
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)
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You may qualify for assistance with home heating costs this winter. If your income is at or below $13,290 (single person) and you are able to provide proof of income, such as social security documentation, payroll stubs, etc., contact the O.O.A. Outreach workers can visit your home to provide more information or assist with you with completing the application. Call us at the numbers listed above. |
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The
Medina County Senior Center offers a variety of programs open to all senior citizens. We
welcome and encourage participation from younger folks as well. Call for activity dates
and times.
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| SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES
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Outreach Workers can provide assistance in your home or at the Senior
Sites.
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| HEALTH EDUCATION | Special Services and activities are offered through our
Health Wise!
Program.
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SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS In conjunction with the national Children of Aging Parents Organization, we provide a free support group to help adult children deal with issues surrounding care for their parents. The support group will deal with such information as referral assistance for service providers, services available in Medina County, self-care, talking with doctors, care management services, home-care providers, and all issues related to caring for parents. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Ground Floor, Medina Human Services Center, 246 Northland Drive, Medina. Respite care will be provided free of charge for those who attend. Please Call or e-mail us for reservations or for more information . Reservations are required. |
