Resources for Aging Adults
Local Resources
Rocky River Public Library
1600 Hampton Road,
Rocky River, OH 44116
440-333-7610
Outreach Services
440-895-3755
RRPL’s Outreach Services provide patrons free delivery and pick-up of library materials to Rocky River residents who are temporarily or permanently home-bound due to age, illness, or disability.
Meals on Wheels
Rocky River-Lakewood Kitchen
20300 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116-3505
1-440-333-6298
West Shore Meals on Wheels is a community-based nonprofit organization that prepares and delivers nutritious meals to residents of Fairview Park, Lakewood, and Rocky River, Ohio.
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
1700 East 13th Street, Suite 114
Cleveland, OH 44114
1-216-621-0303
1-800-626-7277
The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging provides support services for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Rocky River Senior Center
21014 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
Front Desk
1-440-333-6660
Michelle Soneson, Transportation
1-440-333-6665
Mary Hilderbrandt, Social Services
1-440-333-6664
The Rocky River Senior Center strives to positively impact our community by creating opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, civic involvement, and lifelong learning.
REACH Prograrm The REACH (River Elder Adult Call for Help) Program was developed to help eliminate social isolation for older adults living in Rocky River. Call 440-462-1160 to connect with someone who lives in your community.
Cleveland Sight Center
1909 East 101st Street
Cleveland, OH 44106
1-216-791-8118
Cleveland Sight Center’s mission is to empower people with vision loss to realize their full potential and to shape the community’s vision of that potential.
Rocky River Recreation Center
21016 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
1-440-895-2599
Rocky River Recreation Center collaborates with senior-focused fitness program vendors Silver Sneakers and Renew Active.
Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health
26633 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
1-440-414-0434
The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation offers free arts enrichment community programming to empower individuals affected by dementia.
General Resources
AARP
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
1-888-687-2277
TTY users dial 711 1-877-434-7598
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
Food and Nutrition Service – U. S. Department of Agriculture
Assistance for Seniors
Braddock Metro Center II
1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314SNAP Toll-free Information Number:
1-800-221-5689
Get assistance in applying to Federal programs which provide nutrition benefits, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
Golden Buckeye – Ohio Department of Aging
246 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
1-800-266-4346
The nation’s oldest public-private partnership to offer savings for Ohioans 60 or older and adults with disabilities, the Golden Buckeye card is honored at 20,000 businesses statewide.
MoneyGeek: Get to Your Financial Happy Place
MoneyGeek provides free, expert-driven advice and personalized tools to help you feel on top of your finances. Resources include:
Guide to Senior Discounts and Where to Find Them – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/guide-to-senior-discounts-and-deals/
Assistance for Older Adults Facing Food Insecurity and Hunger – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/food-assistance-for-older-adults/
Guide to Aging at Home Safely and Comfortably – https://www.moneygeek.com/seniors/resources/aging-in-place-independent-living/
Social Security Administration
1100 West High Rise
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
1-800-772-1213
Local Office:
17513 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
1-866-964-4389
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Apply for new or replacement Social Security cards, apply for benefits, obtain information about retirement and eligibility, learn about disability requirements, report fraudulent activity, and more.
Upgraded Points – Credit Card Scams to Avoid
This guide offers a comprehensive look at 30 of the most common credit card and financial scams today, including important facts and statistics about the impact they can have.
It also shares practical tips on how to spot and avoid scams, what to do if you or someone you know has been targeted, and other useful advice to keep your personal and financial information from falling into the wrong hands.
Healthy Living
Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601
1-800-272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Senior Benefits Checkup – National Council on Aging
251 18th Street South, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22202
1-800-424-9046
From the National Council on Aging, this searchable site allows users to locate benefits and resources in your area that you may be eligible for.
Medicare – U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY 1-877-486-2048
Apply for Medicare, find healthcare providers, compare care near you, contact customer service, and more.
Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide – Ohio Department of Aging
246 N. High St., 1st, Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-2406
1- 800-266-4346
This web-based resource provides objective information to consumers, families, and providers researching Ohio’s long-term care providers.s.
Neighborhood Family Practice
3569 Ridge Road
Cleveland, OH, 44102
1-216-281-0872 or 1-855-637-6331
Neighborhood Family Practice provides access to primary health care to residents of Cleveland’s near west side and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most health insurance coverage, as well as providing a sliding fee discount for the uninsured.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program
50 W Town Street
Third Floor Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215
1-614-644-2658 or 1-800-686-1578
TTY: 614-644-3745
OSHIIP provides Medicare beneficiaries with free, objective health insurance information, one on one counseling, and information about their Medicare benefits.
Legal Help
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
1-216-687-1900 or 1-888-817-3777
Legal Aid offers brief advice on a first-come, first-served basis for free to eligible clients and serves Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties.
Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman
Ohio Department of Aging
246 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
1-800-282-1206
Ombudsmen work to resolve problems related to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals who live in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, board and care and assisted living facilities, and other residential care communities.