ADULT HOME HELP (Michigan Dept. of Human Services, formerly FIA) 667-0800
Meal preparation, shopping, housekeeping, personal care and chore services for qualifying individuals. Ask for Adult Services Worker

A.I.D.E. (LAPEER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT) 667-0417
In-home personal care, homemaker services and respite care for qualifying individuals. Fees: call for information.

ALMONT AREA SENIOR CITIZENS 798-3206
Provides a variety of information and activities for seniors in the Almont area.

ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION 800-337-3827
Counseling, educational services, Safe Return Program, respite and support groups for families of persons suffering from Alzheimer s disease or related disorders.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 248-649-2891 800-464-6240
Physician referral, self-help classes, library, pain management, support groups for persons with arthritic problems. Fees: for classes.

CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICES 664-4557
Counseling/mental health services. Fees: based on ability to pay, insurance accepted.

CITIZENS FOR BETTER CARE 800-284-0046
Information on nursing homes, Adult Foster Care, homes for aged, laws and regulations. Advocates for residents, solves problems.

ELDERCARE LOCATOR 800-677-1116
Information and referral for long-distance caregivers of elderly persons.

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM 257-3779
Volunteer program for persons 55+. Opportunity to serve community working with children who have special needs. Participants receive stipend.

GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 667-5572 664-8901 (TDD)
Case management of frail elderly by Nurse/Social Worker team. Includes assessment, arranging and monitoring of services, advocacy and respite care. Donations accepted.

EXPERIENCE WORKS 667-0868
People 55+ that meet income guidelines are eligible for an experience work program.

HISPANIC SERVICE CENTER 724-3665
Services for low-income seniors including food, health screening, employment, respite, home visitation and transportation.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 664-7133
Food program for eligible seniors 60+.

LAPEER COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 667-0500
Individual, marital and group therapy by geriatric specialists. Services provided at center and in homes and nursing homes. Fees: all insurances, sliding fee schedule.

LAPEER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR ACTIVITIES 724-6030 667-0940
Congregate meal sites, home-delivered meals, home chores, light home repairs, tax preparation, transportation, prescription assistance, and information and referral. Information on senior center sites Fees: for some services.

LAPEER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 667-0256
Services for veterans, their dependents, or heirs including help with claims and some emergency assistance.

LAPEER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT/HOME HEALTH 667-0393
In-home skilled nursing, certified home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social workers. Fees: call for information.

LAPEER COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY 664-8571
Basic/skilled nursing and medical care.

LIFELINE 667-5779
Personal Response Service, links person to 24 hour emergency assistance. To begin service or for questions call Monday-Friday.

MERCY CASA MARIA 724-6300
Offers independent living with supportive services to older adults.

MICHIGAN DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES (formerly FIA) 667-0800
In-home supportive and protective services for vulnerable adults, community placement (Foster Care) and case management.

MICHIGAN MEDICARE/MEDICAID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 800-803-7174
Assistance with questions regarding Medicare or Medicaid.

NATIONAL EYE CARE PROJECT 800-222-EYES
Limited medical eye care for persons 65+ who meet guidelines. Fees: call for information.

SENIOR CITIZENS LAW CENTER 234-2621 800-339-9513
Legal counseling for persons 60+ regarding housing, public benefits, consumer problems, home ownership, divorce. Appointment required.

SENIOR COALITION 667-5579
Monthly meetings of interested seniors and service providers that want to improve services and activities for seniors.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 257-3769
Stipended volunteer program for eligible persons 60+ working with the frail elderly, mentally impaired, or developmentally disabled persons. Companions are assigned through agency referrals. Fees: none.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 800-772-1213 239-9514
Services include Supplemental Security Income, information on retirement, disability and Medicare. Office hours in Lapeer one morning a month.

THUMB AREA MICHIGAN WORKS! 664-1680
Services for persons 55+ including evaluation, assessment, on-thejob training and follow-up. Fees: call for information.

VALLEY AREA AGENCY ON AGING 239-7671 800-978-6275
Funds and coordinates programs/agencies to meet needs of elderly persons.

VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN 800-206-4806
Provides home health care and hospice services.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? CALL 667-3114

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