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05/09/2026

Some of our Ombudsman volunteers will help us out at health fairs- sharing about the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and about what it means to be a volunteer! One of them is Jack, who has been a volunteer Ombudsman with us for several years.

https://www.dhad.org/elder-rights/long-term-care-ombudsman

05/06/2026

04/21/2026

The Northeast Ohio Brain Injury Foundation, in partnership with Tyler's Redemption Place, offers a monthly support group and opportunities for exercise, recreation, relaxation in a salt cave, and other activities and educational opportunities to improve the quality of life of those affected by brain injury.

Our own Theresa Niewiadomski is speaking at the 4/29/26 meeting at 2:30pm!

04/16/2026

⚠️ New Support Group Alert ⚠️
Akron-Summit County Maple Valley Branch Library, 4th Thursday of the month starting April 23rd.

Join us for connection, support, resources and education. Topics include but are not limited to: planning for the future, difficult emotions, setting boundaries, local resources etc.
Co-facilitated by Theresa Niewiadomski, Licensed Social Worker and Family Caregiver Support Specialist for Direction Home Aging and Disabilities and Min. Pat Reese, former caregiver, and Minister with LCI Ministries.

Registration required- contact Theresa 330-899-5243 // tniewiadomski@dhad.org

02/13/2026

Change in time for March Portage County caregiver support group! We will meet 12:30-1:30 on March 18th only. Remaining groups for the year at usual time 1-2pm. All groups the third Wednesday of the month Access to Independence! Want to join us? Free and open to all caregivers! Register with Theresa 330-899-5243.

02/11/2026

Volunteer Ombudsmen needed! Become someone’s champion! Give your time and compassion as an Ombudsman Volunteer. Our volunteers provide a voice for long-term care residents. With 13 counties served, one is for sure right for you: https://www.dhad.org/ombudsman/volunteer

02/04/2026

UPDATE: Change in time for March Portage County caregiver support group! We will meet 12:30-1:30 on March 18th only. Remaining groups for the year at usual time 1-2pm.
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Another Wednesday opportunity for you, this time in Portage County:

Access to Independence 4960 S Prospect St, Ravenna, OH 44266.
This is an ongoing family caregiver support group at this same location the third Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm. We have speakers on topics of interest but also come together as caregivers to support each other.
Interested? Please email Theresa at tniewiadomski@dhad.org to register.

01/28/2026

Need Wednesday plans? Connect with family caregivers like you. Family Caregiver Support Group at Catholica Charities, Summit Adult Day Services is now open to the public with registration required.

10am on the second Wednesday of each month. Call Summit Adult Day Services to RSVP: 330-762-2000.

01/23/2026

Guest speaker alert! Welcoming Heidi Barham of Hospice of the Western Reserve.

Heidi recently spoke at our Ravenna Access to Independence Family Caregiver Support Group about Hospice and Palliative Care. She will be speaking at upcoming support groups across our region, as well. Visit our website (https://www.dhad.org/im-a-caregiver) or email Theresa at tniewiadomski@dhad.org to learn more about support groups near you.