St. Joseph County Commission On Aging
103
South Douglas
Three
Rivers, MI 49093
Phone:
(269) 279-8083
Toll
Free: (800) 641-9899
Fax:
(269) 273-7058
email:
aging@net-link.net
Hours:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
– Friday
Services:
The St. Joseph County COA
serves as the focal point for services and
activities for older adults. Please
feel free to contact the office via email or
telephone for a monthly schedule. Here
are some of the activities and opportunities
the senior center offers:
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Education opportunities
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Chore: help with
shoveling, lawn care, raking, etc.
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Home Care Assistance:
help with bathing, dressing, shopping,
house cleaning, laundry, etc.
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Respite Care: aide stays
with elder so caregiver can have free
time
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Guest speakers on a
variety of topics: health, wellness,
legal matters, community events, and
many more!
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Friendly Reassurance:
phone or in-home visit to provide
well-being and socialization to elders.
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Music: playing
instruments, bands, and dancing
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Home Repair/Maintenance:
fixing/preventing substandard conditions
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Transportation: escort
services to doctor appointments,
dial-a-ride, and trips (day &
overnight)
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Arts & Crafts:
painting, quilting and ceramics
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Health & Wellness
workshops
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Card playing & games
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Home Delivered &
Congregate Meals: hot noontime meals
served at a community site or delivered
to a homebound client’s home. Sack
lunches, and frozen meals are available
for seniors who need food in the
evening, on weekends and holidays.
Liquid nutrition supplements are
available as prescribed by a physician.
All meals are sodium restricted, contain
at least 1/3 of the recommended dietary
allowances for seniors, and follow the
USDA food pyramid.
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Tax assistance
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Volunteer opportunities
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Caregiver support
programs: training events, resource
library materials, support group
activities
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Information &
Assistance is provided on any senior
related topic including information on
Medicare/Medicaid and EPIC (Michigan's
prescription medication program)
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In home counseling and
support services, are provided to senior
clients and their caregivers.
Counseling services are confidential,
and can assist clients in living a
fuller, more satisfying life.
Eligibility:
Must be 60 years or older to
receive in-home services
Cost:
Donations are encouraged
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