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"Serving Seniors in Charlevoix County"
"The mission of the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging is to provide the highest quality senior services in partnership with the community. We focus our efforts on advocacy and support for seniors and their caregivers by promoting health, wellness, and education to achieve a dignified and enriched quality of life."
Executive Director: Jack Messer
Contact Information:
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
218 W. Garfield St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 237-0103, Toll Free: (866) 428-5185
Fax: (231) 237-0105
Volunteer Services: (231) 231-237-0103
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For suggestions and questions - Click Here
Charlevoix/Emmet Senior Resource Directory - Click Here
Senior Hi-Lites Newsletter - Click Here
Commission on Aging Board - For a list of members, meeting dates, agendas and minutes - Click Here
COA Board Bylaws - Click Here
COA Annual Reports - Click Here
The Commission on Aging was established in 1973 and serves the people of Charlevoix County through multiple funding sources including the following:
- Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan
- HRSA Alzheimer's Demonstration Project
- Offices of Services to the Aging
- Memorials
- Donations from individuals like you
Up to date Senior Center information is available in the "Hi-Lites" Newsletter.
The Commission on Aging offers the following services:*
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The Adult Day Center is located on the lower level of the Senior Center in East Jordan at 110 Main Street.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Registered Nurse and Trained Assistants are on staff at all times.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is adult day service?
An adult day service is designed for older adults who can no longer manage independently or who are isolated and lonely. Caregivers can also benefit by getting a break from care giving duties while knowing that their loved one is in a safe, supervised environment. The adult day service is a planned program of activities design to promote well being through a social model of care.
What services are provided by the adult day service?
Our goal is to focus on enriching participants lives, building upon their skills and knowledge and maintain independence. Below are some of the activities that we offer.
Group activities
Individual activities
Reminiscence
Sensory stimulation
Arts and crafts
Music and sing a longs
News and current events
Mental stimulations such as bingo, cards and puzzles
Stretching and gentle exercise
Local outings and picnics
Holiday and birthday celebrations
Nutritious meals and snacks
Education
Some health-support services such as vitals monitoring
Assistance with daily living skills
Transportation available through the Charlevoix County Transit
How many years has the center been in operation?
We are very proud to say that the East Jordan Adult Day Services has been caring for your loved ones since 2000.
Does the center have licensed certified staff?
The staff at the adult day center consists of licensed Registered Nurses, certified nurses aids, and volunteers. All staff and volunteers have had criminal background checks. Staff is CPR and first aid certified and receives continuous training in geriatrics and health care. Our typical staffing ratio model is 2 staff to 6 participants.
What are the hours of operation?
We are open from 9am to 4pm M-F for up to 12 seniors per day (60 and over). The center will be closed on all major holidays and when East Jordan School District closes for inclement weather conditions.
What is the suggested donation?*
Daily Rate
$50.00
Hourly Rate
.. $12.50
Personal Care
. $10.00 (shower and shampoo)
Foot Care
$15.00 (when scheduled at the East Jordan Senior Center)
*NOTE: Services will not be denied due to inability to pay.
Who is a good candidate for adult day care?
Adults who can benefit from friendship and functional assistance
Adults who are mobile with or without assistive devices
Adults who are continent
May be physically or cognitively challenged but do not require 24 hour supervision.
Adults in the early stage of Alzheimers disease
Adults without behavioral problems
To receive more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (231) 536-5300.
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Meal sites for senior lunches offer a nutritious meal and social activities with others. To learn more about activities and events at your community senior center, please click on the Senior Hi-Lites Newsletter above.
Senior Lunches
Suggested donation: $2.00 (60 and over) and $4.00 (Under 60)
Meals will not be denied if unable to donate.
Special Dinners and Sunday Meals
Suggested donation: $3.00 (60 and over) and $5.00 (Under 60)
Meals will not be denied if unable to donate.
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A registered nurse comes to your home monthly or every other month for a homebound elderly individual that may have difficulty getting out to the foot doctor and are considered high risk for potential foot complications.
Recommended cost-share/donation: $15.00
Services will not be denied if unable to donate.
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In partnership with Charlevoix County Transit, the COA now offers free rides via transit bus for any senior 60 and over to travel throughout the County free-of-charge. Any distance over 15 miles or out of County are offered at a senior discount.
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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Some seniors may benefit from a personal emergency alert device that would allow them to contact 911 in the event of a fall or other emergency. This growing technology has produced a variety of devices tailored to meet individual needs and lifestyles.
Prior to the purchase of a personal emergency alert device, the local 911 Call Center should be contacted to ensure the device is compatible with current 911 equipment.
Seniors, 60 and over, who purchase a personal emergency alert device may be eligible for a one time reimbursement based upon a sliding income scale. For information on participation in this program, please contact the Commission On Aging main office at (231) 237-0103.
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Meals are delivered throughout Charlevoix County to eligible homebound seniors age 60 and over. Nutritiously balanced meals, which have been approved by a dietitian, are served hot daily or delivered weekly as fresh frozen meals that can be easily reheated.
Suggested donation: $2.00 per meal
Meals will not be denied if unable to donate.
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A qualified and trained homemaker comes to your home for 2 hours on a regular basis and provides light duty housekeeping, such as vacuuming, mopping floors, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, laundry, grocery shopping and errands to help maintain a clean and healthy environment for homebound individuals with functional limitations. (We recommend that you refer the heavier or outdoor work to a private individual or contractor.)
Suggested donation: $5.00 per hour
Services will not be denied if unable to donate.
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In-home respite is provided by trained assistants for seniors with dementia and other needs.
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| Lawn Care & Snow Removal |
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This service provides improved safety for individuals having difficulty performing these outdoor tasks.
Recommended cost-share/donation: $15.00 per hour (depends on income)
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| Medicare D Counseling |
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Medicare D Counseling available by appointment by phone or in the office. Medicare Plan D programs customized to your medical needs. We are a non-biased Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program and have a counselor available to provide 1:1 assessment as to what Medicare D Plan is best suited for you. Please call our office for an appointment at (231) 237-0103.
Must be Medicare eligible to apply.
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| Medication Management |
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A registered nurse will come to your home on a regular basis to provide medication set-ups for a homebound individual, including pre-filling Insulin syringes, Venipuncture service or regular injections that are not covered under Medicare skilled services. The frequency of nurse visits depends on need and is determined at the time of the in-home assessment.
Recommended cost-share/donation: $15.00
Services will not be denied if unable to donate.
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| Personal Care Assistance |
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A trained assistant comes to your home 1 - 2 times per week to assist a frail, homebound elderly individual with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, ambulation, vital signs, nail care and hair care.
Suggested donation: $5.00 per hour
Services will not be denied if unable to donate.
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In partnership with the Sheriff's Office, this is a magnetic tracking bracelet/anklet that is worn by someone with dementia who may be at risk of wandering or becoming lost. In the event this happens, the caregiver dials 911 within an hour of person discovered missing, and the Sheriff's Office can send out a tracking team to locate the person. This requires a reliable caregiver and monthly bracelet/battery changes. A start-up cost and monthly bracelet and battery costs are required.
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| Senior Companion Referrals |
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A montly newsletter written and published by the Commission on Aging for anyone interested in learning about monthly activities at all Senior Centers, menus for meals provided at all COA meal sites, education on nutrition, health and aging-related articles, fun and games. Free to anyone who requests the newsletter and all clients of the COA. Donations are accepted, but not required.
To view the latest newsletter, please click here.
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Please call Barbara MacKenzie at the Commission on Aging at (231) 237-0103 for more information.
For a list of current Volunteer Openings, click on the link below.
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This page last updated on 8/10/2010.
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