| INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE Last Update: 09/19/07
TRI-COUNTY
OFFICE ON AGING (TCOA) www.tcoa.org Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Services: Information and assistance for Ingham, Eaton and Clinton County residents. Provides information and advocacy on topics related to older adults including, but not limited to Social Security, SSI, health insurance, in-home services, housing information, long-term care, etc. TCOA funds a variety of programs, such as Adult Day Care, Elder Abuse Education, Home Health Aide, , Homemaker, In-Home Respite, Legal Assistance, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and Volunteer Transportation. TCOA also directly provides the following services: Caregiver Support Program- Counseling for caregivers and their families on planning for the future, including housing, finances and long term care options. Case Coordination - A staff person conducts an in-home assessment and can, if appropriate, arrange and pay for in-home care for seniors needing limited assistance with personal care, homemaking, chores or in-home respite. Crisis Services- Assists older persons with non-medical emergencies in the Greater Lansing area. Assistance is available 24-hours a day 7 days a week. Ph: 483-7205 Kinship Care/Respite Program- Provides caregivers (55+) with a break from the responsibilities of caregiving a child or children 17years of age or younger. Ph: 887-1382 Lending Library- Offers books and videos on Alzheimer's, caregiving, aging, health & other age related issues. Meals on Wheels- Provides hot, nutritious meals delivered to eligible homebound persons in the tri-county area. Ph: 887-1460 Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)- Counseling program for Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries and their families when they need help understanding these systems. Ph:1-800-803-7174 Project Choices (MI Choice)- Assists those people (18+) who are at risk of nursing home placement and their families in arranging services necessary to maintain independent living. Senior Dine Card- Electronic voucher program operated with local restaurants for seniors 60+ who are at nutritional risk, socially isolated & who are at/below 150% of poverty. Client makes donation ($2 suggested) for each meal & receives a card that is swiped in participating area restaurants. Card may be used once a day or up to 12 meals per quarter. Senior Dining Sites- Provides hot, well-balanced meals and other activities at sites throughout the tri-county area. Senior Refugee Support Project- Services to assist senior refugees with transportation to medical appointments and other miscellaneous needs not met by other agencies. Supplemental Food Sack Program- Food provided to senior (60+) with difficulty stretching their income to include good nutritious food on a regular basis. You must have means to pick up the food from the central kitchen. Call staff at 887-1392 a day ahead of when you wish to pick up the food sack. Contents include: 6 frozen meals (prepared by central kitchen), 6 pieces of fresh fruit, 6 half pints of milk, 6 slices of bread w/ margarine pat. One sack per month is available as long as grant through Greater Lansing Food Bank continues. AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly- Trained volunteers assist older person with their income tax and property tax credit forms. Special arrangements are made for homebound persons. |