Are you looking for local resources and help for yourself, or an aging parent? Here is a constantly updated guide for Calhoun County and surrounding areas:
Senior Times of South Central Michigan: A free monthly newspaper and resource guide for seniors in the south central part of the state. Available at numerous distribution sites on the first of the month.
Website: http://www.scenepub.com/seniortimes/
Current issue: http://www.scenepub.com/seniortimes/issues/2013/st2006.pdf
In each issue: Comprehensive list of meal sites, support services, medical support, assisted living and memory care options, elder law attorneys, senior day care opportunities, activities, support groups, community events, free health programs, and senior housing guides.
Information Services: Information and Referral—Senior Health and Social Needs, and Volunteer Opportunities
Helps seniors find services and opportunities that are available to them in Calhoun County.
Provided by: Hands On Battle Creek/211.
Simply call 2-1-1 on any cell or telephone in Calhoun County, OR call (269) 565-4159 or (800) 250-5628 Website: http://www.refersoftware.com/cmi211/
Adult Day Care Services:
Adult day care provides activities, social supports and medical monitoring for a senior outside of the home. Low-income seniors are the service priority.
Provided by:
Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center
Call (269) 962-1750 Website: http://www.ccmcf.com/
Care Management & In-Home Supportive Services: Provides an assessment of what is needed to keep a senior in his/her home and arranges for any needed services. Low-income seniors at risk of entering a nursing home are the service priority.
Provided by:
Region 3-B Area Agency on Aging
Call (269) 966-2450 or (866) 642-4582 Website: www.region3b.org
Dental Exams & Services:
Dentures, extraction, fillings and other dental services are available to lower-income seniors with no dental insurance.
Provided by:
Family Health Centers
Call (517) 629-6540 for Albion or (269) 966-2625 for Battle Creek
Website: http://www.fhcbc.org/
Fountain Clinic in Marshall
Call (269) 781-0952
Forks Senior Center Support:
Health, Social, Fitness, and Activity programs, with limited area transportation, for seniors in the Albion/Homer area.
Call (517) 629-3842 Website: http://www.forksseniorcenter.org
Guardianship Services:
Serves as a probate court appointed “guardian” or “conservtor” to elderly people who need assistance managing their personal and financial affairs.
Provided by:
Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services
Call (269) 963-3253 or (866) 688-3253
Website: http://www.guardian-inc.org/
Health Coverage and Assistance for Uninsured:
Low-income uninsured seniors gain access to urgent and primary health care services.
Provided by:
Community HealthCare Connections
Call (269) 969-6494
Website: http://www.helpfortheuninsured.net/
Hearing and Vision Services:
Provides hearing screenings, hearing aides, eye exams and glasses to help seniors increase their mobility and independence.
Provided by:
Calhoun County Health Department
Call (269) 969-6463 Website:http://www.calhouncountymi.gov/
Home Heating Assistance:
Assistance for home heating fuel of any kind to support independent living at home.
Provided by:
Community Action
Call 211 or main operator at (269) 965-7766
or (877) 422-2726 Website: http://www.caascm.org
Legal Advice and Representation:
Answer legal questions for seniors and offer attorney assistance when needed.
Provided by:
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Call (269) 965-3951 or (800) 688-3951
Website: http://www.lsscm.org/
Meals:
Congregate (Community) and Home Delivered Meals (Meals On Wheels)
Nutritious meals available countywide in a group setting or delivered to home-bound seniors.
Provided by:
Community Action
Call (269) 966-2466 or main operator at ( 269) 965-7766 or (877) 422-2726
Website: www.caascm.org
Minor Home Repair:
Provides repairs to increase the safety of owner-occupied homes of low-income seniors.
Provided by:
Community Action
Call (269) 966-2466 or main operator at (269) 965-7766 or (877) 422-2726
Website: http://www.caascm.org
Money Management Assistance:
Offers complete review of a person’s current financial situation and helps to develop a plan of action to address important needs. This service is available to low-income seniors.
Provided by:
Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services.
Call (269) 963-3253, ext. 425, or (866) 688-3253
Website: www.guardian-inc.org/
Personal Emergency Response Systems (a.k.a. ‘Lifeline’):
Provides a personal electronic device for homebound lower-income seniors to secure help in an emergency.
Provided by:
Critical Signal Technologies
Lifespan, Inc. Website: http://www.lifespancares.org
Eligibility Screening
Provided by:
Area Agency on Aging
(269) 966-2450
Prescription Services
A variety of services addressing senior prescription needs are funded. They include: Benefits Counseling (Medicare, Medicaid and other programs),
One-on-one counseling to help determine best long-term prescription and health care alternatives for individuals based on their personal situation.
Provided by:
Calhoun County Office of Senior Services
Call (269) 781-0846 or (877) 645-5243
Website: www.calhouncountymi.gov
Region 3-B Area Agency on Aging
(Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program)
Call (269) 966-2450 or (800) 803-7174
Website: http://www.region3b.org
Calhoun County Senior Prescription Discount Card
Available countywide to all county residents; does not apply in addition to any prescription insurance coverage. (No income or eligibility requirements.)
Provided by:
Calhoun County Public Health Department
For an enrollment form or more information
call (269) 969-6370
Website: http://www.calhouncountymi.gov
Prescription Vouchers
Provides up to $750 of prescription vouchers per year to low-income seniors with high prescription costs not covered by insurance.
Provided by:
Fountain Clinic in Marshall
Call (269) 781-0952 Website: http://www.fountainclinic.org
Prescription Drug Access Program (PDAP):
Completes and submits appropriate applications to pharmaceutical companies for free medications on behalf of low-income seniors.
Provided by:
Community Healthcare Connections
Call (269) 969-6494
Website: http://www.helpfortheuninsured.net/
Fountain Clinic in Marshall
Call (269) 781-0952
Website: http://www.fountainclinic.org
Transportation:
County-wide service to seniors.
Rides provided Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
At least a 24-hour notice is required. More notice may be needed to accommodate request. (NO income limits.)
Provided by:
Community Action and Region 3-B Area Agency on Aging
Call Senior Transportation Dispatch at (269) 565-4144 or (800) 994-9876 to arrange a ride.
Website: http://www.caascm.org
Whole Person Wellness:
Provides health education, exercises, health screenings, fall prevention, and ongoing progress monitoring at a variety of county locations.
Provided by:
Senior Health Partners (A partnership of BBC, CentraCare, Rgn 3B AAA, Summit Pointe)
Call (269) 441-0948
Website: http://www.seniorhealthpartners.com/
For more information on these programs, you may call the listed providers directly; call 2-1-1 or the Calhoun County Office of Senior Services at (269) 781-0846 or (877) 645-5243.
Other Services:
Branch County – St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging
Main Office:
570 Marshall Road
Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: 517-278-2538 extension 130
Toll Free: 888-615-8009
Fax: 517-278-2494
Website: www.bhsj.org/AAA/
Alzheimer’s Support Groups & Education
3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m.
Lakeview Senior Living
14661 Helmer Road South, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Contact: Diana 269.969.2500 Website: http://www.lakeviewassisted.com
No cost.
Alzheimer’s Association
24/7 Hotline with a live counselor: 1.800.272.3900
Education, support groups, clinical trials, online research library
Website: http://www.alz.org
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