GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
COMMISSION ON AGING
520 W. FRONT ST. SUITE B
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

(231) 922-4688
Toll Free: 1-877-686-4688
E-mail: gtcoa@co.grand-traverse.mi.us

www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/gthomepage.nsf

Mission Statement
The Mission of the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging is to improve the quality of life for resident senior citizens.

Benefits
The Commission on Aging provides services that help senior citizens remain living in their own homes. These services enhance the quality of life and offer greater safety to those we serve. Services also assist family members and friends in caring for an older adult.


To qualify for services: A person must be 60 years of age or older, a resident of Grand Traverse County, and demonstrate a physical need for assistance. Some programs have additional requirements.

Commission on Aging Funding: Funding for the Commission on Aging is provided by a Grand Traverse County millage, private donations, fees, and local grants.

Charitable Giving: Those wishing to make a charitable gift to the Commission on Aging may send contributions directly to the Commission on Aging office or donate to the Commission's Endowment fund at the grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.

Governance: The Commission on Aging is governed by a fifteen-member volunteer board of directors. Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and are open to the public.  Call 922-4688 for dates, location, and agenda information.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Homemaker Aide:
Light housecleaning activities including: dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, making beds, washing floors, washing laundry, cleaning bathrooms, washing indoor windows. An annual assessment is conducted to monitor client needs.

Home Health Care:
Assistance with activities of daily living including: Bathing, hair care, prescription review, blood pressure checks, observation of health status, oral care, skin care, changing non-sterile dressings, blood sugar checks.

Home Chore:
Yard maintenance activities to include: Lawn mowing, snow removal, fall leaf removal, changing of screens/storms, spring yard clean-up.

Charges for Services: Charges for services are based on income and determined by a sliding fee scale.

Fees for Services Sliding Fee Scale:
Homemaker Aide Program

Monthly Income
(one person)

Fee Per Hour

Monthly Income
(two person)

Fee Per Hour

less than $ 738

$  1

less than $ 995

$  1

$ 738 - $ 1,475

$  3

$ 995 - $ 1,989

     $ 3

$ 1,476 - $ 2,213
             

$  7

$ 1,990 - $ 2,984

$  7

$ 2,214 - $ 2,952

$ 14

$ 2,985 - $ 3,979

$ 14

greater than $ 2,952

$ 27

greater than $ 3,980

    $ 27

Additional hours or does not want to divulge income


$ 29

Additional hours or does not want to divulge income


$ 29



Home Health Care Program

Monthly Income

Fee Per Hour

Monthly Income

Fee Per Hour

less than $ 738

$  2

less than $ 995

$ 2

$ 738 - $ 1,475

$  3

$ 995 - $ 1,989

$  3

$ 1,476 - $ 2,213

$  8

$ 1,990 - $ 2,984

$ 8

$ 2,214 - $ 2,952

$ 17

$ 2,985 - $ 3,979

$ 17

greater than $ 2,952

$ 32

greater than $ 3,980

$ 32

Additional hours or does not want to divulge income


$ 34

Additional hours or does not want to divulge income


$ 34

       



Home Chore Program

Monthly Income
(one person)

Fee Per Hour

Monthly Income
(two person)

Fee Per Hour

less than $ 738

$ 1

less than $ 995

$ 1

$ 738 - $ 1,475

$ 2

$ 995 - $ 1,989

$  2

$ 1,476 - $ 2,213

$ 5

$ 1,990 - $ 2,984

$ 5

$ 2,214 - $ 2,952

$ 10

$ 2,985 - $ 3,979

$ 10

greater than $ 2,952

$ 18

greater than $ 3,980

$ 18

Additional hours or does not want to divulge income


$ 20

Additional hours or does not want to divulge income


$ 20

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FOOT CARE SERVICE

Foot Soaking, Callus Buffing, Nail Trimming, Foot Massage, 
and a Complete Foot Assessment

WHERE:   In the privacy of your own home or at one of our 
                 clinic sites
WHEN:     By appointment at your convenience
SIGN UP:  Call our office at 922-4688
COST:       $18.00 per person at clinic sites and $36.00 for
                   in-home visits.

Service provided by experienced foot care specialists; we know you'll be happy with their care.

CLINIC SITES:

Hillview Terrace Apartments  
946-6540 Penny or Lynn

Commission on Aging                      
    Call  922-4688 for appointment

Arbor House                
    935-3772  Cindy

King's Court Mobile Home Park   
                   946-5130

Peninsula Twp. Hall                       
    on hold

 Arbor House              
   935-3772  Cindy

 Cherry Hill Haven       
    933-0421

 Meadow Lanes                                    
    946-2988  Nancy or Larry

Traverse City Senior Center          
    Call 922-4911 for appointment

 Fife Lake Senior Center
    879-3786  Margaret

Aspen Hills Apartments                  
    947-5704  Jeanne

French Manor
995-9025   Kelly

  Garfield Township Hall                  
    941-1620   Sue

  Glen Eagle
590-5876   April


Please bring a soaking pan and towel

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Inter-generational Holiday Card Program

Each year, local grade school students make holiday cards for senior citizens in Grand Traverse County.

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Emergency Fund

Limited emergency financial assistance is provided, on a one-time basis, to senior citizens who meet program eligibility criteria.

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Grants:

Senior Center Grants: Annual grants are provided to local senior center, including Traverse City, Kingsley, Fife Lake and Long Lake Senior Centers to support programs and activities.

Grants are also awarded to Catholic Human Services (senior companion), Area Agency on Aging, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (transportation), and Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency (home-delivered meals).

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Transportation:

We arrange transportation for seniors in the area through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. This service is provided to assist seniors by providing a means to getting them to doctor or medical appointments.  Please contact us at least one week prior of scheduled appointment to set up the transportation. The drivers are volunteers. _____________________________________________________________________________________

For more information regarding our services please contact us at:

Grand Traverse Commission on Aging
520 W. FRONT ST. SUITE B
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

(231) 922-4688
Toll Free: 1-877-686-4688
E-mail: gtcoa@co.grand-traverse.mi.us
www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/gthomepage.nsf

COA BULLETINS

 

 

GRAND TRAVERSE  COUNTY

COMMISSION  ON  AGING 

MEDIA RELEASE

Happy Birthday Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging! The Commission on Aging is celebrating its 3oth anniversary Friday, June 24, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a celebration at the COA office located at 520 W. Front Street. Please stop by to learn about our programs, meet our staff, and join in the fun!

 

 
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