Division of Aging

Social Work & Supportive Services

Call (216) 521-1515 for more information on the following services:

Social Work Services

To assist an older adult in independent functioning in the home, the social workers:

• Conduct an in-home assessment of functioning and needs
• Design a care plan with the resident/family
• Monitor the quality of services provided

Social workers also provide assistance with:

• Long-term care planning
• information on health care resources
• housing information for older adults in Lakewood

Seasonal Programs

• Leaf Raking

  A program jointly sponsored by Divisions of Aging and Youth for eligible Lakewood homeowners. On a designated Saturday in November student volunteers rake leaves for elderly and/or disabled residents. Application process required.

• Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

  A program in cooperation with Lakewood Division of Fire designed to encourage older adults to change smoke detector and flashlight batteries when re-setting clocks from daylight savings time. On the designated Saturday for changing clocks, Firefighters visit seniors and change batteries in their smoke detectors. Application process required.