Senior Resources

    Count your age by friends, not years.  Count your life by smiles, not tears.  John Lennon


    1. ***GOOD PLACE TO START***
    2. ABUSE IN A FACILITY
    3. AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
    4. EQUIPMENT
    5. FINANCES FOR SENIORS 
    6. JOB WEBSITES FOR SENIORS
    7. PERSONAL CARE AND INDEPENDENCE
    8. SENIOR RESOURCES BY COUNTY
    9. SENIOR RESOURCES (NOT LIMITED BY COUNTY)
    10. VISITING/TELEPHONE REASSURANCE
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    ***GOOD PLACE TO START***


    A GOOD PLACE TO START IN OAKLAND COUNTY IS TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE: OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY

    Eldercare Locator 
    The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. 800-677-1116.

    The Senior Benefits Checkup 
    Maintained by the National Council on Aging, this is an online questionnaire that allows a senior to discover what benefits would save you money and cover the costs of everyday expenses.  You can print your final report and apply for those benefits online or print applications.  All counties

    MiCAFE (Michigan's Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly) 


    The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program offers counseling by state-trained, certified counselors, for seniors and disabled adults of any age. Their role is to assist them, free of charge and in an unbiased setting , to understand and navigate their choices in Medicare and Medicaid.

    Currently, during Open Enrollment – Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 – an expanded number of appointments are available in all counties in metro Detroit.

    All a person has to do is call the toll-free number, 800-803-7174, to get an appointment at a site most convenient to them.
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    ABUSE IN A FACILITY

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    The Area Agencies on Aging are able to assist seniors with many services such as those listed below.  Agencies are organized geographically.   Trained specialists help connect seniors and caregivers to the resources and services they need.  This is a great place to start when you need any senior services.  If they do not provide the service themselves, they will connect you to the needed resources.  Ages 60+.  

    Certified resource specialists are available to provide information and assistance on thousands of services and resources available for seniors, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers.

    Adult Day Care
    Care Management for seniors at risk of nursing home placement.
    Caregiver Support offers free legal assistance to caregivers of those over 60
    Chore Referral will connect seniors to service who have agreed to a reduced cost
    Congregate Meals provides hot lunches weekdays at community sites.
    Elder Abuse Services
    Friendly Reassurance offers regular phone contact with homebound seniors    
    Housing Options
    Home Healthcare Services
    Long Term Care Ombudsman services
    Meals on Wheels (Halal meals available)
    Medicare Medicaid Assistance
    Nursing Facility Transition Services for seniors who would like to return home
    Transportation
    Personal Care
    Respite Care
    Government funded long term care programs
    Legal services  
    Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Toward Health)
    A Matter of Balance - Manage concerns about falls.
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    AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B
    29100 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 400
    Southfield, MI 48304
    248-357-2255
    Service area:
    Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. 
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    EQUIPMENT

    Every county in Michigan has "loan closets" where you can borrow various items to help seniors with their various needs as they age.  Check it out here.

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    FINANCES FOR SENIORS

    The National Council on Aging has some great materials to help seniors become "Resource-FULL" with the help of benefits that are available to them.  These are available in pdf format on their web page "Economic Security and Money Management". 

    Farmington Hills Senior Center-Costick Center
    28600 Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills
    248-473-1826
    Financial assistance for seniors (55 and older) and help location low income housing. 

    If you need free personal financial coaching, please go to the page on Financial Literacy
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    JOB WEBSITES FOR SENIORS


    AARP's Job Board

    Search millions of job openings, including positions at firms that have signed the Life Reimagined for Work Pledge stating their commitment to older workers. 

    AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program
    For more than 45 years, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has provided older Americans 55+ with opportunities to fill entry- and mid-level positions with employers in their local communities. AARP Foundation SCSEP has successfully moved thousands of older job seekers into jobs–providing them with opportunities to use their skills while also offering valuable work experience.

    How it Works
    AARP Foundation’s SCSEP provides both community service and work-based training.
    Working an average of 20 hours a week, older job seekers are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage and are compensated by SCSEP directly. The job seekers are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities like day care centers, senior centers, schools and hospitals. This on-the-job training experience can then be used as a bridge to find employment opportunities outside of the program.
     

    Who’s Eligible?
    To participate, you must be:  age 55 or older, unemployed, economically disadvantaged and
    have an income not more than 125% of the established federal poverty guidelines.
     

    How to Apply
    Please contact your local AARP Foundation SCSEP office to see if you qualify.


    City of Farmington Volunteers
    For seniors who want to volunteer at the Costick Center
    Gift Shoppe - 248-473-1862
    Home Chore Program - 248-473-1895
    Meals on Wheels - 248-473-1825
    Senior Adults Giving to Education - 248-473-1822
    Telephone Reassurance - 248-473-1830

    Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
    Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
    Phone: 517-373-8230
    This program offers low-income men and women age 55 and older the opportunity to provide companionship and guidance to children with special and exceptional needs. Volunteers serve on average 20 hours per week and intern, receive the same benefits listed above. Potential volunteers must have income at or below the established guidelines to be eligible for the FGP. Fifty-nine of Michigan's 83 countries are served by FGP.


    Operation ABLE of Michigan
    Phone: 313-832-0922 or 800-922-4473
    Through Operation ABLE of Michigan’s Center for Working Families, clients are provided an array of services, integrated to help them achieve long-term financial stability.
         Workforce Development
            Career assessment to help clarify job and career goals
            Assistance with developing an effective resume
            Guidance on training to achieve career goals
         Job Placement Assistance
            Interview Coaching
            Job Clubs to share job search tips and strategies
         Financial Coaching
            Review of financial situation
            Budget development
            Credit review and counseling
            Banking strategies
            Fraud prevention strategies
         Income Support Access
            Assistance with transitional housing situation
            Access to health and dental care
            Utility assistance
            Foreclosure prevention

    Operation ABLE is one of seven Centers for Working Families in metro Detroit. Data across the country demonstrates the success offered through this integrative approach. To be eligible for Operation ABLE’s Center for Working Families, individuals need to be 40 or older, low or moderate income and ready to go to work. 


    RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
    17500 W. 8 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075
    248-559-1147 Ext. 3937
    finnp@ccsem.org
    This is a nationally recognized program for adults 55 and older who serve as volunteers in their communities. It is a program of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. It is part of America's largest volunteer network for seniors. RSVP helps adults become active volunteers with schools, hospitals, community centers, libraries, museums, health and welfare organizations and other community programs.
    There is also a telephone reassurance program available through RSVP.


    www.RetiredBrains.com
    Retired Brains is the most comprehensive independent resource website for baby boomers, those planning their retirements, and active retirees on the Internet. We specialize in helping baby boomers, retirees, and those planning their retirement be happy, healthy and prosperous. The best retirement advice should take quality of life, financial stability, and opportunities for continued growth into account. This is why we formulate the best retirement advice based on providing resources to help make retirements not only manageable, but also active and fun.


    The Senior Alliance
    Area Agency on Aging 1-C
    3840 Second Street, Suite 201
    Wayne MI 48184
    Phone: 734-722-2830 or 800-815-1112
    The Title V Employment program (also known as Senior Community Service Employment Program) offers part-time employment training opportunities for low-income persons age 55 and older. There are a limited number of employment slots available. Placement typically is in public or non-profit agencies.

    Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
    196 Casear E. Chavez PO Box 430598, Pontiac, MI 48343-0598
    Phone: 248-209-2600
    Email: info@olhsa.org
    Senior AIDES is designed to provide employment and training opportunities to older adults while providing services in the community. Older adults are placed in paid, subsidized positions at non-profit and government organizations in Oakland County. TO be eligible, one must be 55 or older and have an income at or below 125% of poverty.

    Senior Companion Employment Program
    Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
    Phone: 517-373-8230
    Offers low-income men and women age 55 and older the opportunity to provide individualized care and assistance to other adults, especially seniors living at home or in institutions. Senior companions serve an average of 20 hours per week and in return, receive a modest tax-free stipend to cover the cost of volunteering, accident and liability insurance, assistance with transportation, an annual physical examination, training and a meal on service days. Potential volunteers must have income at or below the established guidelines to be eligible for the SCP. Fort-seven of Michigan's 83 counties are service by SCP. 



    Seniors Helping Seniors South West Oakland County and N.W. Wayne County
    248-224-2477
    25128 Toddy Land, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
    info@seniorshelpingseniors.com
    They hire seniors to provide in-home care services to other seniors. Duties include tasks such as light housekeeping, yard work, transportation, grooming assistance and overnight stays.


    Workforce50 - Michigan jobs
    This website offers a job board, searchable by state, with postings from employers specifically interested in hiring workers who are 50 and older. The site also offers career and education sections with local salary and growth data for a wide range of jobs geared toward seniors considering a career transition.

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    PERSONAL CARE and INDEPENDENCE

    Adult Day care - Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
    1424 E. Eleven Mile Road
    Royal Oak, MI 48067
    855-882-2736
    info@ccsem.org

    Catholic Social Service Adult Day Care Sheltering Arms – South
    A Friend's House is a support program for physically and/or memory impaired adults and their caregiving families providing supervised, daytime care and activities for physically and/or memory impaired adults who cannot or should not be left alone during the day, monthly support groups, counseling, care consultation, information and referral, and respite services for caregiving families.
    18310 West Twelve Mile
    Southfield MI 48076
    248-557-7373

    Catholic Social Service Adult Day Care Sheltering Arms – North A Friend's House is a support program for physically and/or memory impaired adults and their caregiving families providing supervised, daytime care and activities for physically and/or memory impaired adults who cannot or should not be left alone during the day, monthly support groups, counseling, care consultation, information and referral, and respite services for caregiving families
    3300 South Adams Road
    Auburn Hills 48326
    248-537-3300 

    Angel's Place
    29299 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI 48034
    248-350-2203, Director is Cheryl Loveday
    For persons with disabilities. 
    Community Support Services include: training, supervision, and support to members on a set schedule, help to achieve greater independence through learning new skills, shopping, banking, chores. They also provide Respite Care in your home for you loved one with a developmental disability either for a few hours up to several days. 

    Helping Hand Elder Assistance, Inc.
    PO Box 444, Milford, MI 48381
    Contact Janet Woods: 248-669-4446, Cell: 248-330-9949
    Services Offered include: companionship & supervision, personal care, assistance with medication, shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparations, bathing assistance, respite care, transitional cares, temporary or long term, in-home or at medical and rehab facilities, part-time, or full-time 24 hr. care. 

    Kathleen's Compassionate Adult Day Health Services
    25820 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1248
    248-313-2275
    info@farmingtonhillsadultdaycare.com
    Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
    Activities/Services: fitness programs, aerobics, yoga, golf lessons, music healing therapy, pet therapy, physical occupation/speech therapy, arts/crafts, field trips, gardening, healthy lunch/snack provided.

    OLHSA-Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
    248-209-2675
    assistance@olhsa.org
    Affordable services available such as cleaning, yard work, home organization, grocery shopping ,minor repairs and more.

    Orchard Adult Day Care
    23023 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington, Mi 48336 (On Orchard Lake. bet 10 Mile and Grand River)
    248-957-8393
    info@OrchardAdultDayCare.com
    Daytime support services designed for families caring for an elderly loved one.
    Open Mon-Fri from 7:00am-5:30pm
    Cost starts at $6.50/hour
    Alzheimer's & dementia programs available, medication administration included, bathing services on site, daily activities, meals, transportation. 

    PACE - Keeping seniors independent
    PACE works with Medicare and with Medicaid to provide eligible seniors with the services they need to stay in their homes and be independent.
    7800 W. Outer Drive
    Suite 240
    Detroit, MI 48235
    313-543-6366 

    SENEX Adult Day Program
    At the Farmington Hills Costick Center.
    248-473-1872
    jaltschul@fhgov.com
    For adults 50 & better. Activities and services-meals and snacks, socialization, exercise, group discussion, memory stimulation, caregiver support groups, referrals, music therapy, pet therapy, arts and craft, holiday parties, current events, limited transportation, bingo, dancing.


    Social Security Administration
    800-772-1213
    SSI Supplemental Security Income (Local Social Security Office)
    Provides monthly payment to individuals over age 65, blind or disabled with limited income and assets.
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    Faith in Action
    248-820-3767
    They also do household chores, errands, and minor repairs.

    Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
    586-757-5551
    They also do household chores, errands, and minor repairs.

    Lighthouse of Oakland County
    248-920-6100


    Updated Dec 2017

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