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

LAPEER COUNTY SENIOR PROGRAMS 667-0417
(Lapeer County Health Department) In-home personal care, homemaker services and respite care for qualifying individuals. Some fees for service

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

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 800-272-3900
Counseling, educational services, Safe Return Program, respite and support groups for families of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 800-968-3030
Physician referral, self-help classes, library, pain management, and support groups for persons with arthritic problems. Fees charged for some 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

ELDERLAW OF MICHIGAN 800-347-5297
Promotes and protects the rights, health and economic well-being of people as they age. Information, advocacy and legal advise.

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM 257-3779
Opportunity to serve the community by working with children who have special needs. Participants receive stipend

LAPEER COUNTY SENIOR PROGRAMS GAP PROGRAM 667-0417
Case management of frail elderly by Nurse/Social Worker team includes assessment, arranging and monitoring of services, advocacy and respite care

EXPERIENCE WORKS 667-0868
Employment and training program for people 55 years of age and over

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 years of age and over

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. Insurance accepted, fees based on ability to pay

LAPEER COUNTY SENIOR PROGRAMS 667-0417
Senior Center activity and meal sites, home-delivered meals, home chores, light home repairs, tax preparation, transportation, prescription assistance, and information and referral. Fees charged 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
Assistance with purchase and set up of a personal emergency system

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
Legal counseling for persons 60+ regarding housing, 800-339-9513 public benefits, consumer problems, home ownership, divorce. Appointment required

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 257-3769
Stipend volunteer program for eligible persons 60+ working with the frail elderly, mentally impaired, or developmentally disabled persons. Companions are assigned through agency referrals

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 800-772-1213
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-the-job training and follow-up

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

VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN 800-862-3132
Provides home health care and hospice services

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
CALL 667-3114

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