Here is a set of guidelines and resources for caregivers, plus home health and housing options for older adults and seniors in Greater Cleveland, Akron and Northeast Ohio. If you know of additional services or places that should be added, send your suggestions to [email protected].
Find more resources for those aged 55+ at our Thrive Directory.
Is It Time for Assisted Living? A Checklist for Caregivers
ARE YOU CONCERNED FOR YOUR LOVED ONE’S SAFETY?
• Are they likely to wander off and not be able to find their way home?
• Are you nervous that they might not make the safest decisions if left alone?
• Do you feel that you, another family member, or a hired caregiver must be with them at all times to be safe?
• Has your loved one left the stove on or left the water running for an unknown time?
ARE YOU OFTEN FRUSTRATED, PHYSICALLY ILL OR SHORT-TEMPERED?
• Do you feel like you’ve given up who you are as a person, in order to fulfill the role as a caregiver?
• Are you low on energy and falling ill more frequently as a result of your role of caregiving?
• Is it hard to maintain your composure when tending to personal care needs routinely or answering the same questions over and again due to your loved one’s memory impairment?
DO YOU FEEL YOUR LOVED ONE’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING COULD BE IMPROVED?
• Do you struggle with helping your loved one realize the importance of taking medications regularly?
• Do you often argue with your loved one over care decisions?
• Do you feel like the care needed has grown beyond your capabilities?
• Is your loved one refusing to eat, bathe or get dressed routinely?
ARE YOU MISSING FAMILY/WORK EVENTS DUE TO INCREASING CARE NEEDS?
• Have you missed family reunions or gatherings due to caring for your loved one?
• Have you or your family members missed work due to caregiving obligations?
• Are you missing events for your children/grandchildren because the needs of your loved one keep you from having the freedom to leave at will?
—Maplewood Senior Living
HOME HEALTH & HOUSING OPTIONS
A Place for Mom
Find senior living near you with personalized recommendations that come at no cost to your family 866-732-8240
aplaceformom.com
Alzheimer’s Association
Cleveland Area Chapter:
The Cleveland Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides free care and support services to individuals and families living in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.
3 Summit Park Drive, #550, Independence, OH 44131, 216-342-5556
Avon: 38440 Chester Road, 800-272-3900
Mentor: 8522 East Ave., 800-272-3900
alz.org/cleveland
Greater East Ohio Area Chapter:
Serving Summit, Medina & Portage and more counties
408 9th St. SW, Suite 3400, Canton, OH 44707, 330-650-0552
alz.org/eastohio
ARCH (Access to Respite Care and Help)
Helping caregivers rest and recharge. Assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs, help families locate respite and crisis care services, and serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
703-256-2084
919-490-5577
archrespite.org/
Cherished Companions Home Care, LLC
Cherished Companions Home Care comes with a range of older adult care services so your loved one can remain at home having the control and ability to thrive independently: in-home care, assistance with personal care, medication reminders, homemaking services and providing safety at home. Serving Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Portage and Summit counties.
7181 Chagrin Rd., Suite 200
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
440-484-5390
cherishedagency.com/
Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center
Providing speech-language, hearing, language interpreting, and deaf services while advocating for equal access to information and communication and valuing all individuals’ language choices equally.
11635 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-231-8787
chsc.org
Cleveland Stroke Club
Providing information and support for stroke survivors and their families.
9284 Towpath Trail
Seville, OH 44273
330-975-4320
clevelandstrokeclub.org
Family Caregiver Alliance
Providing quality information, support, and resources related to family caregiving with a free online dashboard that matches your unique caregiving needs.
919-490-5577
caregiver.org/
Homewatch CareGivers
Homewatch CareGivers Total Care Solutions are customized to your needs, according to seven levels of care ranging from Active Care to Wellness Care, Personal Care, Transition Care, Care on Demand, Specialized Care, Private Duty Nursing, plus virtual home care technology, Homewatch Connect.
Beachwood location:
23811 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 114
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-208-5015
Westlake location:
27352 Center Ridge Rd.
Suite A
Westlake, OH 44145
440-305-5240
homewatchcaregivers.com
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Offering comprehensive palliative and hospice care, caregiver support and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio.
17876 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44110
800-707-8922
Referral phone: 800-707-8921
hospicewr.org
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for people receiving home care, assisted living and nursing home care. Work to resolve complaints about services, help people select a provider, and offer information about benefits and consumer rights.
800-282-1206
aging.ohio.gov
Visiting Angels
Compassionate in-home care featuring a customized care plan to help your loved one age safely and contently in their own home—with one-on-one support from a caregiver you both can trust. Providers throughout Northeast Ohio.
800-365-4189
visitingangels.com/
