The Guide

THE GUIDE

Resources for Older Adults and their families in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties, Michigan

The Senior Corner: http://seniors.tcnet.org/

The 2000-2001 Guide Marketing Director is Mary Doezema. For more information: The Guide, 512 Fifth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684, (231) 941-1905. Email: theguide@traverse.com

Revised January 2002

NOTE: Entries in The Guide are arranged alphabetically. See the Alphabetical Index or the Functional or Topical Index for a complete alphabetical and subject listing.

RESOURCES FOR SENIORS IN TRAVERSE CITY, MI, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES

01 AARP

AARP: http://www.aarp.org/

01.a AIRWAY OXYGEN, Inc. Home Medical and Rehabilitation Equipment

1. Purpose: Airway Oxygen provides rental, sales, and service to individuals and families in need of home care services such as oxygen, durable medical equipment, respiratory care equipment, enteral feeding equipment, rehabilitation equipment, diabetic supplies, surgical dressings, urology and incontinence products, technical service, and repair.
2. Address: 1105 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 and 844 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, MI 49601
3. Telephone: (231) 932-0399 or (888) 596-8511 [TC] and (231) 775-2443 or (800) 828-6160 [Cad]
4. Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Also, 24-hour emergency service.
5. Contact person(s): Steve Chapman, Branch Manager, TC, and Scott Seehase, Branch Manager, Cad.
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim, Kalkaska, and all of western Michigan to the bridge.
7. Eligibility:
8. Costs: For your convenience, Airway Oxygen, Inc., can bill major insurance companies (Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield) and is a provider for many private insurance companies, HMOs, PPOs, Medicaid waiver programs, Hospice organizations, and case management companies.
9. Specific Services:

All home medical equipment and oxygen needs
Experienced credentialed staff
Pre-discharge planning and caregiver training
Personalized in-home service and customer education
Prompt, dependable emergency response
Never a delivery fee

10. Referral Procedures: Ask your physician or call directly for more
information.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:
Airway Oxygen web site: www.airwayoxygeninc.com

01.b. THE ALLIANCE

1. Purpose: An adult foster care/assisted living placement service that allows individuals their dignity and independence to select the type of home they would like to live in.
2. Address: 7944 Kingsley Road, Kingsley, MI 49649
3. Telephone: (231) 263-4040
4. Office Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person: Connie Hintsala
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
7. Eligibility: Anyone seeking placement into an Adult foster care/Assisted living home.
8. Costs: Free
9. Specific Services:

Step One: a representative from the Alliance will meet with individuals in their own home to discuss and determine their own needs and desires.
Step Two: After viewing a portfolio of Adult foster care/Assisted living homes, 2-3 homes are selected for consideration.
Step Three: The Alliance will arrange interviews with the home managers and assist you in visiting them.
We also have information on which homes provide respite care to meet specific needs.

10. Referral Procedures: Anyone may call for information

02 ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN

1. Purpose: To enhance the quality of life for all persons affected by Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders through compassionate services, access to resources, comprehensive educational programs, and support for public policy and research.
2. Address: 531-1/2 S. Union Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 929-3804 or 1-800-337-3827 Fax: (231) 929-2766.
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:00
5. Contact Person: Executive Director, Chris Weaner; Program Coordinator, Lori Korson; Community and Professional Outreach Coordinator, Kristi Clark
E-mail: Chris.Weaner@alz.org Kristi.Clark@alz.org
Lori.Korson@alz.org
6. Areas Served: Northwest Michigan Chapter Territory: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford and Osceola Counties
7. Eligibility: Anyone in the 11 county area
8. Costs: Services are provided at no charge; however, donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
9. Specific Services:

Helpline: A listening ear providing basic information and resources available.
Family Connection Program: Consultation, assessment, and assistance to families.
Support Groups: Trained facilitators meet with small groups of caregivers throughout the 11 county area to share information and experiences. Specialized groups for persons with mild memory impairment, male caregivers, and adult children are also available.
Respite Care Assistance: Information and referrals available regarding in-home help care and day care options.
Community Workshops, Presentations, Health Fairs: The chapter offers speakers, programs, informational displays, and resource materials for special presentations.
Safe Return: A nationwide identification program enables others to identify, locate, and return people with dementing illnesses who are lost.
Library Services: Print, audio, and visual resources are available through a number of resource libraries in our area.
Newsletter: A quarterly publication features caregiving tips, chapter news, events, program calendars, and updates on research and advocacy.

10. Referral Procedures: Cognitive Disorders Clinic, other agencies, physicians and individuals in the community.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:

Alzheimer Web: http://werple.mira.net.au/~dhs/ad.htm
Local: http://nwmialz.org

03 ANTRIM COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

1. Purpose: Antrim County Commission on Aging is a service committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the highest level of independence for those persons age 60 and over.
2. Address: 308 East Cayuga, P.O. Box 614, Bellaire, MI 49615
3. Telephone: (231) 533-8703 Fax: (231) 533-5310
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
5. Contact person(s): Carol Mitchell, RN, BSN - Director
6. Areas Served: Antrim County
7. Eligibility: Person age 60 and over
8. Costs: None [Donations welcome]
9. Specific Services:

Health Education
Prescription Assistance
Health Screenings
Meals daily (M - F)
Homemaker
Personal care
Respite
Home chore
Volunteerism
Information and referral assistance
Foot care/blood pressure clinics

10. Referral Procedures: Call above number or stop in the office at the address above
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:

M.A.S.S.--Antrim County:
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/CTYIDX/ctyidx05.html

04 ANTRIM COUNTY FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

1. Purpose: Determining eligibility for applicants and recipients of financial and medical benefits according to state and federal guidelines. Providing services to adults and children to promote independence and assure safety and protection.
2. Address: P.O. Box 316, Bellaire, MI 49615
3. Telephone: (231) 533-8664 1-888-840-4090 Fax: (231) 533-8749
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact person(s): Various
6. Areas Served: Antrim County
7. Eligibility: Varies. Everyone is eligible for information and referral, adult foster care placement, and protective services.
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Medicaid
Information and Referral
Food stamps
Emergency services
Family Independence Program
Home Help Payments
Day Care Payments
Information and referral
Adult protective services
Children's protective services
Employment
Adult foster care placement and follow-up
Children's foster care
Day care
Delinquency services
Independent living services (adult)
Volunteer services
Prevention services
Case management
Physical disabilty services
Representative payee

10. Referral Procedures: Call the above number and ask to talk to someone about a specific program or service.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:

Michigan Family Independence Agency: http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/

05 ANTRIM COUNTY HOUSING COMMITTEE

1. Purpose: Provide 0% to 3% low interest loans to very low and low income families to remove health and safety hazards in residence. Also, loans to replace mobile homes (1980 and older) with a new manufactured unit.
2. Address: 205 E. Cayuga, Bellaire, MI 49615
3. Telephone: (231) 533-8727
4. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Patricia J. Lowery, Director
6. Area(s) Served:Antrim County
7. Eligibility: Low or very low-income family
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services: To provide affordable, decent, safe housing to low and very low-income elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons.
10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Home Safety Checklist for Seniors:
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/HSC/hsctoc.html

06 ANTRIM COUNTY OFFICE OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

1. Purpose: To help veterans or their dependents to apply for and maintain benefits from the Veterans Administration and other sources.
2. Address:205 E. Cayuga, P.O. Box 520, Bellaire, MI 49615
3. Telephone: (231) 533-8499 Fax: (231) 533-6935
4. Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00.
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): George Perkins, Veterans Counselor
6. Area(s) Served: Antrim County
7. Eligibility: Eligible veterans, their dependents, and their surviving spouses
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Assistance in completing and submitting government forms for benefits to appropriate agencies
Offering emergency assistance funds for wartime veterans and their dependents
Referrals to appropriate agencies

10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:

Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.va.gov/

07 ANTRIM COUNTY TRANSPORTATION

1. Purpose: County-wide public transportation
2. Address: P.O. Box 120, Bellaire, MI 49615
3. Telephone: (231) 533-8644; (231) 264-5005; (231) 587-9562
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. After hours service upon request.
5. Contact Person(s): Robert Straw, Director
6. Area(s) Served: Antrim County
7. Eligibility: General public
8. Costs: 50 cents, 75 cents, $1.50
9. Specific Services: Demand response--24 hour notice
10. Referral Procedure: Call for service
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Antrim County News: http://www.upnorthpub.com/acn.htm

08 ANTRIM KALKASKA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

1. Purpose: Provide assessments, counseling, and consultation services for older adults and families.
2. Address: P.O. Box 220, Antrim County Building, Bellaire, MI 49615 or P.O. Box 267, 509 N. Birch, Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: Bellaire: (231) 533-8619; Kalkaska: (231) 258-5133 or 1-888-254-8611
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 24-hour emergency phone line is 1-800-442-7315
5. Contact Person(s): Ask for the information and referral worker
6. Area(s) Served: Antrim and Kalkaska Counties
7. Eligibility: Persons of any age. There is also an Elderly Outreach Program.
8. Costs: Sliding fee scale, based on ability to pay. Insurance coverage available for some services.
9. Specific Services:

Assessmernt and diagnosis
Outreach counseling
Family and Group counseling
Consultatioin and client services management

10. Referral Procedure:
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Medline Plus--Mental Health: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealth.html

09 AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN: COMMUNITY CARE MANAGEMENT

1. Purpose: The goal of Care Management is to support independent living for the frail older adult, avoiding premature nursing home or adult foster care placement.
2. Address: 1609 Park Drive, P.O. Box 2010, Traverse City, MI 49685-2010
3. Telephone: (231) 947-8920 or 1-800-442-1713
4. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Christine Butler, RN
6. Area Served: 10 County Area: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties.
7. Eligibility: Care Management is available to older persons who:

are 60 years of age or older
are unable to perform basic activities of daily living (i.e., personal care, household chores) allowing them to remain at home
are experiencing several and/or complicated problems and require help in finding and arranging for services
are medically eligible for placement in a basic or skilled nursing facility.
or currently living in a nursing home and no longer need that level of assistance, but do need support to return to their home

8. Costs: The Care Management Program is funded by Older American Acts dollars, the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, and local support. There is no charge for Care Management Services. Donations for services are suggested and welcomed. Any contributions received are used to provide additional service to Care Management clients.
9. Specific Services:

RN/MSW assessment
Development of a care plan
Referral and monitoring for community and other resources
Periodic reassessments

10. Referral Procedures: Phone call to office for initial referral and prescreening.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging: http://mass.iog.wayne.edu/

09.a AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF NW MICHIGAN
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program

1. Purpose: The MMAP Program offers insurance counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families or representatives.
2. Address: 1609 Park Drive, P.O. Box 5946, Traverse City, MI 49696-5946
3. Telephone: 1-800-803-7174
4. Office Hours: Hours vary. You may call at any time. Phones are answered by answering machine and volunteers return phone calls during the day.
5. Contact person(s):
6. Areas Served: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties.
7. Eligibility: Available to all Medicare beneficiaries.
8. Costs: None.
9. Specific Services:

Can assist in understanding doctor and hospital bills and Medicare Summary Notices;
Help with Medicare insurance enrollment, claims, and appeals;
Assistance filing Medicaid applications, appeals, and post-enrollment problems;
Review of Medicare supplemental insurance needs and policies;
Explore long-term care insurance needs and policies.

10. Referral Procedures: Call number above. Leave name, daytime phone number, and brief description of concern. A volunteer will return call as soon as possible.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:
Medicare: http://www.medicare.gov/

10 AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN: SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

1. Purpose: To assist individuals 55 and older in employment
and education.
2. Address: 1609 Park Drive, P.O. Box 5946, Traverse City, MI 49686-5946
3. Telephone: (231) 947-8920 or 1-800-442-1713. Fax: (231) 947-6401
4. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Sue Graybill, Program Coordinator
6. Area Served: 10 County Area: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties.
7. Eligibility: 55 years or older, 100% of poverty level, or longtime homemakers with little or no work experience who have to support themselves. (No one, regardless of income, is turned down. Some people are eligible for more services than others.)
8. Cost: None
9. Specific Services:

Job referral
Employment training (resumes, interviewing, etc.)
Financial support (mileage, etc., as determined)
Education (general office skills, various types of computer training as determined)

10. Referral Procedures: Telephone, Walk-in
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Top 10 Interview Tips: http://www.wood-west.com/tips.html

11 BAY AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (BATA)

1. Purpose: Door-to-door public transportation services throughout Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties; scheduled fixed route service in Traverse City; non-emergency medical transportation services for Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties..
2. Address: 3233 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 941-2324 or 1-888-228-7743 for the Regional Ride or Health Ride. Fax: (231) 941-9091. TDD (231) 941-8705
4. Service Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Monday through Friday; 6:00 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 7:30 a.m. - midnight Sunday
5. Contact Person: Dispatch person will answer phone
6. Areas Served: Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties.
7. Eligibility: None
8. Costs: Vary according to service; please call for fares
9. Specific Services

Curb-to-curb
fixed route
non-emergency medical van
small parcel delivery
inter-city busline ticket agent

10. Referral Procedure: None. Simply call the above number(s)
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Transportation and Mobility: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/NAIC/notes/transportation.html

12 BENZIE COMMUNITY SERVICES

1. Purpose: Designed to help county residents who need help to safely remain in their own homes. Also, referral information about other agencies and general information.
2. Address: P.O. Box 804, 209 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah, MI 49617
3. Telephone: (231) 882-5031
4. Office Hours: Monday: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Bonnie Rodgers, Director
6. Area(s) Served: Benzie County
7. Eligibility: 60 years or older
8. Costs: Free. However, we do ask for a small donation whenever possible.
9. Specific Services:

RN's and aides go into the home for personal care of the elderly
Helpline volunteers do calling and receiving calls on a daily basis

10. Referral Procedure:
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Home Safety Checklist for Seniors:
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/HSC/hsctoc.html

13 BENZIE COUNSELING CENTER

1. Purpose: To provide counseling, case management, and consultation services to older adults, age 60+, in their homes, nursing homes, and adult foster care homes who are experiencing emotional health problems such as depression, anxiety, paranoia, memory loss, confusion, and grief. To provide supportive counseling and education to family members and/or caregivers of older adults.
2. Address: Suite 200, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Benzonia, MI 49616
3. Telephone: (231) 882-2134 Linda Bramble; (231) 882-4467: 24 hour crisis phone line; 1-877-398-2013 Customer and Provider service
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Linda Bramble, MSw, CSW
6. Area(s) Served: Benzie County
7. Eligibility: Age 60+ and their family/caregivers
8. Costs: Based on the ability to pay
9. Specific Services:

counseling
case management
consultation
education

10. Referral Procedure: Call above number or stop in the office listed above
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Medline Plus--Mental Health: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealth.html

14 BENZIE COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

1. Purpose: To provide services, information, and assistance to the senior population, thus enabling them to live independently and remain in their own homes.
2. Address: 10542 Main Street, P.O. Box 337, Honor, MI 49640
3. Telephone: (231) 325-4851 or 1-888-893-1102 Fax: (231) 325-4855
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Linda L. Davis, Director
6. Area(s) Served: Benzie County
7. Eligibility: Persons 60 and older
8. Costs: Suggested donation
9. Specific Services:

Information and assistance
Home delivered meals
Congregate meals
Careline rental
Transportation
Homemaker
Home chore
Minor home repair
Respite reimbursement
Referrals

10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Michigan Aging Services Center--Benzie County
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/CTYIDX/ctyidx10.html

15 BENZIE COUNTY FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

1. Purpose: Carry out state mandated programs. Serve as local agency in meeting the needs of persons of all ages. We are committed to helping in any way we can.
2. Address: 448 Court Plaza, P.O. Box 114, Beulah, MI 49617-0114
3. Telephone: (231) 882-4443 Fax: (231) 882-9078
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Marilyn Killeen, Adult Services Worker
6. Area(s) Served: Benzie County
7. Eligibility: Varies according to program--Food Stamps, ADC, Medicaid, Emergency Services
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Adult home care
Medicaid eligibility counseling
Advocacy services
Adult protective services

10. Referral Procedure: Informal: telephone, office visit, mail-in application for Medicaid for elderly
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Michigan Family Independence Agency:
http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/

16 BENZIE COUNTY OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

1. Purpose: Assist veterans and their dependents to apply for and maintain benefits from the federal, state, and county governments
2. Address: Government Center, Beulah, MI 49617
3. Telephone: (231) 882-0034
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday,
5. Contact Person(s): Dale Corcoran, Ted Rodal, Ron Mead, Homer Morris, Bruce Anderson, Keith Carmien
6. Area(s) Served: Benzie County
7. Eligibility: All veterans and dependents
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Assistance in completing government forms for benefits from govt. agencies
Emergency assistance for wartime veterans and their dependents
Referrals to appropriate agencies for help

10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.va.gov/

17 BENZIE-LEELANAU DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1. Purpose: The Department offers a broad range of public health services which focus on health promotion and disease prevention
2. Address: Benzie County Office: 6015 Frankfort Hwy., Benzonia, MI 49616. Leelanau County Office: 7401 E. Duck Lake Rd., Suite 100, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
3. Telephone: (231) Benzie: 882-4409. Leelanau: (231) 256-0200
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Jennifer Murray, Personal Health Services; Bill Crawford, Environmental Health Services
6. Area(s) Served: Benzie and Leelanau Counties
7. Eligibility: Based on the program. Some programs have specific eligibility criteria
8. Costs: Based on the program. Call ahead to check for program costs
9. Specific Services:

Personal Health: breast and cervical cancer screeniong with free mammograms (for women 40+), immunizations (adult and children), WIC, maternal support services, infant support services, children's special health care services, hearing and vision screening for school age children, communicable disease follow up, family planning, HIV counseling and testing, community health education
Environmental Health; septic and well permits, site surveys, food service inspections and licensing, swimming pool inspections, campground licensing, mobile home park inspections, subdivision/site condo evaluations

10. Referral Procedure:
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis: http://mayohealth.org/

18 BIRCHWOOD NURSING CENTER

1. Purpose: Skilled nursing facility
2. Address: 2950 Lafranier Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
3. Telephone: (231) 947-0506 Fax: (231) 947-0744
4. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Administrator, Kim Kloeckner; Admissions/Marketing, Judi Stephens
6. Areas Served: Statewide
7. Eligibility: Require nursing care, basic care, rehabilitation
8. Costs: Varies depending on unit. Basic semi-private is $139 per day.
9. Specific Services:

Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Skilled Nursing
Dementia/Alzheimer's Care
Free Transportation

10. Referral Procedures: Call for an appointment
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Nursing Home Information Site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn/NursingHome/index.html

19 BORTZ HEALTH CARE OF TRAVERSE CITY AND CONCORD PLACE

1. Purpose: Bortz Health Care is a 96 bed, extended care facility that provides licensed and certified skilled nursing services 24 hours a day. Concord Place assisted living residence at Bortz Health Care features 11 elegantly appointed private rooms for semi-independent elderly adults.
2. Address: 2828 Concord, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 941-1200 Fax: (231) 941-1153
4. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:000 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Helen Craker, Admissions Director
6. Areas Served: Unlimited
7. Eligibility: Extended care: 15 years or older; Assisted Living: unlimited
8. Costs: Extended Care: Medicare & Medicaid certified -- Please call for current private pay rates. Assisted Living: Please call for current private pay rates
9. Specific Services:
Bortz Health Care Extended Care Facility:

Private & Deluxe Private Rooms
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapies
Full-Service Beauty Salon
On-Site Podiatry/Dental/Optometry Services
Enclosed courtyard
Individualized Dining Areas

Concord Place Assisted Living Residence:

Trained resident assistants 24 hours a day
Emergency call system
Daily housekeeping and meal
Transportation to medical appointments
Planned activities
Personal laundry and linen service

10. Referral Procedure: Contact Admissions Office for application & requirement checklist
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Dr. Koop: http://www.DrKoop.com/

20 CHARLEVOIX COUNTY HOSPICE, INC.

1. Purpose: Provide volunteer and bereavement services to the terminally ill and their families. Also, community outreach for grief and bereavement.
2. Address: Office: 601 Bridge Street, East Jordan, MI 49727; Mailing address: P.O. Box 233, Boyne City, MI 49712
3. Telephone: (231)536-2842 Fax (231) 547-1164
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Margaret E. Lasater, Executive Director
6. Area(s) Served: Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet Counties
7. Eligibility: Terminally ill (six months or less to live) and in a hospice program. We work with Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency. They are the Medicare certified program that provides the skilled care.
8. Costs: No cost for the services offered by the Charlevoix County Hospice, Inc.
9. Specific Services: Volunteer and bereavement
10. Referral Procedure: Just call the office
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Hospice Home Page: http://www.scu.edu/Hospice/

21 CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN

1. Purpose: The Family Services Department provides a variety of therapeutic services for older adults and their families to help reduce stressors related to life transitions such as grief and loss, physical conditions, depression, anxiety, or general problems in coping with changes.
2. Address: 3785 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 946-8975 Fax: (231) 946-0451
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Ask for Family Services receptionist
6. Area(s) Served: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties, along with the Petoskey area
7. Eligibility: Persons 55 years of age and older
8. Costs: Sliding fee scale based on ability to pay; some insurances accepted
9. Specific Services:

Assessment and diagnosis
Counseling (individual, couples, family
Support groups (per community need)

10. Referral Procedure: Call the agency. Request to speak with the Family Services receptionist to obtain information or set up an appointment.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Psychology in Daily Life: http://www.apa.org/pubinfo

22 CITIZENS FOR BETTER CARE

1. Purpose: Citizens for Better Care is a statewide information and advocacy organization that works to enhance the self-determination and well being of long term care consumers
2. Address: 3505 Kirkland Court, Williamsburg, MI 49690 (just south of Bunker Hill Road on US 31)
3. Telephone: (231) 938-0341 Fax: (231) 938-0560
4. Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Nancy Turner, Assistant Program Director
6. Areas Served: 10 Counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford
7. Eligibility: Anyone with questions or concerns regarding long-term care
8. Costs: None, donations accepted

9. Specific Services:

Advocacy Services for residents of long-term care facilities
Assist people planning their own long-term care or that of a friend or relative
Investigate and help residents and their families resolve problems/complaints
Information about laws governing nursing homes, homes for the aged, or adult foster care homes

10. Referral Procedures: Just call the number above
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Office: http://mass.iog.wayne.edu/OSAMSRD/msrdltco.html

23 DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT NUMBER.10

1. Purpose: We offer a wide range of health services under the Environmental and Personal Health Divisions to promote health and prevention of disease
2. Address: 509 N. Birch St., Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: (231) 258-8669
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Personal Health--Annette Marvin, PHN; Environmental Health--Richard Courson, Rs; MSS/iss--Theresa Orlikowski, rn; Social Worker--Joanne Scott, BSW
6. Area(s) Served: Kalkaska County
7. Eligibility: Some programs have specific criteria
8. Costs:
9. Specific Services:

Personal Health: Aids testing, family planning, WIC, tuberculosis testing, vision/hearing testing, children's specxial health care services, immunizations, maternal support/infant support
Environmental Health: septic and well permits, loan evaluations, site surveys, food services, day care/foster homes, children's camp inspections, campgrounds, mobile home parks, subdivision, site condos, swimming pools, water samples, PUD's

10. Referral Procedure:
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

National Institute of Environmental Health: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/

24 EASTER SEALS

1. Purpose: Our mission is to help people with disabilities to achieve maximum independence
2. Address: 109 S. Union, Suite 209, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 941-1271
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Betty Reynolds-Maciejewski, Regional Director; Liz Hughes, Secretary
6. Area(s) Served: Mason County up to the Mackinaw Bridge and across the Northern Michigan area
7. Eligibility: Any kind of disability, any age
8. Costs: Depends on service provided
9. Specific Services:

Wheelchair clinics
Medical equipment loan closets
Swim and speech therapy
Some assistance to farmers
Car seat programs
Ramps

10. Referral Procedure: Call office, fill out request of service form, have a prescription
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Easter Seals: http://www.easter-seals.org/

25 ELDERCARE LOCATOR: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

1. Purpose: Whether the person you care for lives nearby or in another state, the Eldercare Locator will help you identify the most appropriate organization for information and assistance in the older person's community through a national toll-free number. The goal of this campaign is to mobilize resources on behalf of older people who are at risk of losing their self-sufficiency.
2. Address: not necessary; contact by toll-free number
3. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116
Please have the following information ready when you call:

The name and address of the older person you are assisting. Most importantly, the ZIP code will help us identify the nearest information and assistance sources.
A brief and general description of the problem or type of assistance you are seeking.

4. Office Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
5. Contact Person: Any staff person
6. Areas Served: Anywhere in the United States and its territories
7. Eligibility: Open to all elderly persons
8. Costs: none
9. Specific Services: The Eldercare Locator can connect you to information sources for a variety of services including:

home delivered meals
transportation
legal assistance
housing options
recreation and social activities
adult day care
senior center programs
home health services
elder abuse prevention
nursing home ombudsman

10. Referral Procedures: Call the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Eldercare Locator: http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/eldrcare.html

26 FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN

1. Purpose: The program introduces volunteers who have time and energy to share with children that could benefit from consistent, mature friendship and attention. The program philosophy is simple--people of all ages benefit from the gifts of time and stable friendships.
2. Address: Catholic Human Services, 3210-B Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684; Catholic Human Services, 421 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI 49601
3. Telephone: Traverse: (231) 929-7070 Fax (231) 929-1247; Cadillac: (231) 775-6581 Fax (231) 775-5421
4. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Program Director Theresa Kerry, Doug Durand, Program Coordinators.
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, and Kalkaska Counties
7. Eligibility: Volunteers are individuals age 60 and older who meet limited income requirements and are willing to share 20 hours per week working with children. Following 40 hours of pre-service/orientation, Foster Grandparents are introduced to specific children to visit each week in a caring role of friendship and practical support. In addition to meaningful work and a new network of friends, Foster Grandparents receive an hourly non-taxable stipend, transportation reimbursement, meal allowance, supplemental insurance, on-going monthly training and an annual physical. Recognition events are held annually to honor the program volunteers.

Foster Grandparents serve children (clients) identified and referred through volunteer referral stations. Children may have special emotional, physical, or intellectual needs that require additional love, patience, and individual attention to mature and function at their potential. Examples of special needs include children with developmental disabilities, mental impairments, learning disabilities, language barriers, sensory impairments, or victims of abuse and neglect.
8. Costs: Volunteer referral stations are required to provide some local support to the program. Donations are graciously accepted from consumers.
9. Specific Services: Foster Grandparents may provide companionship, emotional support, mentoring, or tutoring to children. Playing games, reading together, doing homework, going for a walk, tackling a special project, learning something new or providing a listening ear that allows a trusting relationship to grow. Activities are based on the individual child's needs, abilities, and environment with support and supervision by staff from volunteer stations and the Foster Grandparent Program.
10. Referral Procedures: Referrals for service must come through an approved referral station. Most nonprofit, child, and youth-oriented organizations are eligible to serve as Foster Grandparent volunteer stations.

11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

ALA Great Sites for Kids: http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites

27 FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER

1. Purpose: To provide a safe and healthy location for interaction between all generations and all cultures in education, the arts, and social and recreational activities with ongoing effort to improve the quality of life for the community.
2. Address: 201 W. Broadway, P.O. Box 216, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
3. Telephone: (231) 271-4630 Fax: (240) 465-7093 Email: fcc@traverse.com
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Staff Coordinator
6. Area(s) Served: All counties
7. Eligibility: None
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Senior lunches
Social activites
Yoga
Taekwondo
Aerobics
Various forms of dance
Tai Ji
Meditation
Information and referral
Foot care

10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number or send mail to the address above
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

National Council of Senior Citizens: http://www.ncscinc.org/

28 GENERATIONS OF TRAVERSE CITY

1. Purpose: Generations provides a safe, caring environment during
the daytime for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and
related disorders. The program offers planned activities, encourages
positive self-expression, and provides leisure opportunities. This
enriching environment helps maintain a high quality of life for the
individual and offers respite to caregivers and family members.
2. Address: 105 Hall St., Suite A, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 922-4850
4. Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person: Marty Christensen
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
7. Eligibility: Persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or related disorders.
8. Costs: Fees are based on household income
9. Specific Services:

Art projects
One-to-one conversation
Music
Gentle exercise
Special events
Pet therapy
Educational programs
Intergenerational opportunities.

10. Referral Procedure: Call (231) 935-4054 and ask to speak with the Generations Program Coordinator
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:

Alzheimer Web:
http://www.alzweb.org
Parkinson's Web: http://neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/Support/usedu.html

29 GERONTOLOGICAL SERVICES, CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

1. Purpose: To provide mental health services to nursing home and adult foster care residents. Also to provide community services which support caregivers and families through education.
2. Address: Catholic Human Services, Inc., 3210-B Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 929-7070 Fax: (231) 929-1247
4. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Barbra Mikowski, RNC, CNA, Gerontological Services Supervisor
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
7. Eligibility: residents of nursing homes or adult foster care homes.
8. Costs: To be determined based on services
9. Specific Services:

Nursing Home/Eldercare Consultation/OBRA: Provide services such as consultation, counseling, and trainings in nursing homes and training and consultation in adult foster care homes in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties.
Caregiver Education Program: Educational workshops provided for family and professional caregivers caring for individuals with dementia in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Kalkaska, Charlevoix, Emmet, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, and Missaukee Counties.
Elder Abuse Awareness: To provide public education, outreach and referral services with respect to the prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Kalkaska, Charlevoix, Emmet, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, and Missaukee Counties.
See separate listings for Senior Companion Program, Foster Grandparent Program, Older Adult Recovery Services.

10. Referral Procedures: Direct Referral
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Internet Gerontology References:
http://www.bgraham.com/nursing/gerontology.html

30 GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP OF WESTERN GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, INC.

1. Purpose: The purpose of the fellowship is to promote the well-being of members, maintain a social program, and assist those in need.
2. Address: 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen, MI 49643
3. Telephone: (231) 276-7126 or (231) 276-9788
4. Office Hours: None
5. Contact Person: Edward Gardner, President or Arlene Henry, Treasurer
6. Areas Served: Western Grand Traverse County, Eastern Benzie County
7. Eligibility: Open to all persons 55 years or older.
8. Costs: No dues are collected. All moneys collected are by donation.
9. Specific Services: Fellowship luncheon each Thursday at noon.
10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Genealogy How-To Page: http://seniors.yahoo.com/seniors/genealogy/how_to/article.html?s=n/broderbund/how_to

31 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN

1. Purpose: Provides vocational and prevocational programming to disabled/disadvantaged individuals through the use of real work.
2. Address: 2889 Aero Park, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 922-4805
4. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Ken Homa
6. Areas Served: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee Counties
7. Eligibility: Document needed
8. Costs: Depends on service needed
9. Specific Services:

Vocational testing and assessment
Counseling
Work Readiness
Psychosocial programming
Work
Pre-Vocational skills training

10. Referral Procedure: Contact the Goodwill Industries office
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Goodwill Industries International: http://www.goodwill.org/

32 GOODWILL INN

1. Purpose: Provides emergency housing and transitional housing to individuals without adequate living quarters.
2. Address: 1329 Division, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 922-4890
4. Office Hours: Open 24 hours a day
5. Contact Person: Innkeeper on duty
6. Areas Served: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee Counties
7. Eligibility: Anyone without housing
8. Costs: Free
9. Specific Services:

Housing
Food
Referrals

10. Referral Procedure: Intakes are done starting at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Just arrive at the facility.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Understanding the Victims of Spousal Abuse: http://www.sourcemaine.com/gift/spousal.html

33 GRAND TRAVERSE AREA LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

1. Purpose: Part of Library of Congress who furnishes books and magazines on tape/machines postage free to those people unable to see or hold books
2. Address: 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49866
3. Telephone: (231) 932-8558 Toll free: 1-877-931-8558
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Kathy Kelto, Mary Orth, Judy Baltz
6. Area(s) Served: 16 counties, including Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Kalkaska
7. Eligibility: Anyone who is unable to read or use ordinary printed materials because of physical limitations.
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services: We send books, magazines, and machines to play them on through the mail. Our collection is about 17,000 titles and includes fiction and non-fiction.
10. Referral Procedure: Call library for an application or stop by. A number of local optometrists and ophthalmologists also have our applications.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

ACB Helpful Resources in Blindness: http://www.acb.org/Resources/index.html

34 GRAND TRAVERSE AREA PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP & YOUNG PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP

1. Purpose: The Support Group helps to understand Parkinson's Disease, with members sharing their friendship, support, and knowledge, for a better quality of life. Education to enlighten as many individuals as possible through Support Group meetings, speakers, publications, lending video tapes, and reading library. To support research projects to understand and treat Parkinson's. The Support Group invites and welcomes new members.
2. Address: 10049 E. Grandview Ct., Traverse City, MI 49684-5307
3. Telephone: (231) 947-1946 Fax (231) 947-1946 E-mail: Mmeachtc@aol.com
4. Office Hours: available at all times.
Meetings: 10:30 a.m. the 4th Wednesday of each month at Traverse City Senior Center, 801 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. Young Parkinson's Support Group meets on Saturday--call (231) 947-1946 for time an place.
5. Contact Person: Maxine Meach, Facilitator
6. Areas Served: Eleven (11) County Area
7. Eligibility: Anyone interested in Parkinson's or cares to be educated further in Parkinson's
8. Costs: A nonprofit organization. Donations accepted.
9. Specific Services:

Provide quality programs monthly and a Summer Forum
Make available literature to further the knowledge of Parkinson's
Video tapes: in-house tapes for members
Work closely with CHS for Community Resources
Inform area through media, radio, newspaper, television
Member of MI Parkinson's Foundation and P.E.P USA
Keep in touch with the community and agencies

10. Referral Procedure: Call the number above

11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:

Parkinson's Disease Home Page: http://www.santel.lu/SANTEL/diseases/parkins.html

35 GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA ELDER PROGRAMS

1. Purpose: To provide meals and activities to Native American Elders 55 years or older in Benzie, Manistee, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, and Charlevoix counties. To provide home health aid and environmental home services to Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Elders 55 years or older in the 6 county service area.
2. Address: 2605 N. West Bayshore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
3. Telephone: (231) 271-4253
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Mary Anne Antoine, Elder Programs Director
6. Area(s) Served: Benzie, Manistee, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, and Charlevoix counties
7. Eligibility: For meals and activities: Native American Elder 55 years or older living in the 6 county service area. For home services: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Elders 55 years of age or older.
8. Costs: Donations are accepted for the ,meals served
9. Specific Services:

Meals provided at five meal sites throughout the 6 county service area
Activities are provided throughout the 6 county service area
Home health care services provided to Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Chippewa Indians Elders 55 years of age or older based on the need
Home chore service provided to Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Chippewa Indians Elders 55 years of age or older based on the need

10. Referral Procedure: Call the Elder Coordinators listed here with their respective counties:
                Nancy Armstrong (Benzie/Manistee)         882-4116
                Robin Raphael (Leelanau)                         271-7554
                Anna Harwood (Grand Traverse/Antrim) 935-3602
                Terry McClellan (Charlevoix)                   547-1204
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

AOA--The American Indian: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/factsheets/natams.html

36 GRAND TRAVERSE CHAPTER OF MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

1. Purpose: To provide a forum for the free exchange of ideas, opinions, and information relating to matters of concern to the blind and visually impaired.
2. Address: P.O. Box 5143, Traverse City, MI 49685-5143
3. Telephone: (231) 947-3519
4. Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person: David or Joanne Search
6. Areas Served: All
7. Eligibility: Anyone 18 years or older with visual impairment or blind or any other interested parties.
8. Costs: $6.50 per person per year
9. Specific Services: Support, encourage, and assist the blind and visually impaired, especially the newly blinded, to develop their abilities and potentials for active community life. Meetings are the third Saturday of the month at 12:00 noon.
10. Referral Procedure: Referrals come from doctors and Michigan Commission of the Blind
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

American Council of the Blind: http://acb.org/

37 GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

1. Purpose: The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging has programs designed to aid senior citizens and to enable them to improve the quality of their lives.
2. Address: 520 W. Front St., Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (321) 922-4688 or toll-free 1-877-686-4688 Fax: (231) 922-4768
4. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed holidays.
5. Contact Persons: Georgia M. Durga, Director
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse County
7. Eligibility: Grand Traverse County residents, moderate to low income, age 60+. Some programs have additional criteria or higher age limit. Contact the office for more information.
8. Costs: Most services are provided at no charge; however, donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
9. Specific Services:

Information and Assistance: information provided about various senior programs, services and activities.
Homemaker Aide: performance of routine housekeeping tasks for individuals with functional limitations
Home Health Care: Professional visits by an RN or Home Health Aide to provide assistance with activities of daily living, prescribed exercise, supervision of prescribed medications or diets, and other health monitoring activities.
Home Chore: yard maintenance tasks, performed to increase the safety of those living in their own homes.
Lifeline: a response unit and a button are given to each program participant. In the event of an emergency, the button is pushed and the unit summons a responder to assist the person needing help.
Transportation Assistance: in cooperation with RSVP -- provide transportation to senior citizens.
Emergency Fund: limited funding is available to assist older adults in emergency situations.
Senior Center Grants: annual grants awarded to senior centers to enhance programs
Senior Companion: older adult companions are matched with isolated senior citizens (in cooperation with the Senior Companion Program)
Foot Care: foot care is provided at several locations in Grand Traverse County. There is a charge for this service.

10. Referral Procedure: Referrals are accepted from any source -- families, self-referral, physician referral, social workers, etc. Just call the number above.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging:
http://www.traverse.com/GOVT/gtcounty/GTCOA/default.html

38 GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

1. Purpose: Assist veterans and their dependents to apply for and
maintain benefits from the federal, state, and county governments.
2. Address: Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Ave., Traverse City, MI 49684 and Leelanau County Courthouse, Leland, MI 49654
3. Telephone: Traverse City: (231) 922-4690 Fax: (231) 922-4403    Leelanau County: (231) 256-8210
4. Office Hours: Traverse City: 8:00 a.m. - 6: 00 p.m. Monday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.   Leelanau: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday
5. Contact Persons: Laura Mitchell, Service Officer
                                Charles Lerchen, Service Officer
                                Marjorie Kalena, Department Secretary
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
7. Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Military and the Merchant Marine and their families
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Assistance in completing and submitting government forms for benefits to appropriate agencies
Administering an emergency assistance fund for wartime veterans and their dependents
Transportation services to and from V.A. hospitals

10. Referral Procedure: Contact office for initial intake and interview
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.va.gov/

39 GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

1. Purpose: Determining eligibility for applicants and recipients of
financial and medical benefits according to state and federal guidelines.
Providing services to adults and children to promote independence and
assure safety and protection.
2. Address: 920 Hastings, Traverse City, MI 49686
3. Telephone: General Information: (231) 941-3900
                      Assistance Payments Info. 941-3900
                      Adult Services Info. 941-3900
                      After hours Adult/Child Protective Services:               1-800-937-5903
4. Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Various
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse County
7. Eligibility: Varies. Everyone is eligible for Information and Referral, Adult Foster Care placement, and Protective Services.
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

FINANCIAL
     Medicaid
     Information & Referral
     Food Stamps
     Emergency Services
     Family Independence Program
     Home Help Payments
     Day Care Payments
     Child Support Payments
SERVICES
     Information & Referral
     Adult Protective Services
     Children's Protective Services
     Employment
     Adult Foster Care placement & follow-up
     Children's Foster Care
     Day Care
     Delinquency Services
     Independent Living Services (Adult)
     Volunteer Services
     Prevention Services
     Case Management
     Physical Disability Services

10. Referral Procedure: Call the Information and Referral numbers above or call and ask to talk to someone about a specific program or service.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Michigan Family Independence Agency: http://www.mfia.state.mi.us

40 GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1. Purpose: Under direction of the health committees composed of commissioners from the county, the environmental and personal health divisions of the department offer a broad range of public health
services and activities which focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
2. Address: Personal Health: 2325 Garfield Rd., North Suite A, Traverse City, MI 49686. Environmental Health: 2650 LaFranier Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.
3. Telephone: Personal Health: (231) 922-4831
Environmental Health: (231) 995-6051
4. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Personal Health has extended hours on the 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month. Call for specifics.
5. Contact Person: Kit Mikovitz, Deanna Kelly, Dr. Michael Collins, or Frederick Keeslar
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse County
7. Eligibility: Some programs have specific criteria
8. Costs: Most personal health care services have no or minimal charges. Environmental Health permits vary in cost.
9. Specific Services:

PERSONAL HEALTH
    Flu and pneumonia vaccines
    cholesterol screening
    AIDS testing
    smoking cessation classes
    breast/cervical cancer screening for women over 40
    children's special health care
    family planning
    hearing/vision screening for school children
    immunizations
    maternal support and infant support services
    dental clinic for Medicaid eligible children and adults
    tuberculosis testing
    Women/Infants/Children (WIC)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
    septic and well permits
    restaurant inspections
     restaurant plan reviews
    restaurant complaints
    tattoo licensing
    site surveys
    public swimming pool inspection
    day care/foster homes
    inspections of childen's camps
    inspections of campgrounds
    inspections of mobile home park

10. Referral Procedure: Clients are referred for treatment and follow-up services. Makes and receives referrals from other agencies and
organizations.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

M.A.S.S--Grand Traverse County
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/CTYIDX/ctymp10.html
Directory of GT Region Environmental Agencies:
http://www.traverse.com/envguide/directory.html

40.b. Grand Traverse Highlander and Brigadoon assisted living communities on the water

1. Purpose: At the Highlander and Brigadoon, we are proud to offer you much more than apartment living: we offer companionship, security, and independence! Enjoy friends, family, and neighbors over delicious meals in our handsomely appointed dining room, or relax in our living room and sun porches overlooking the beautiful Boardman Lake. Social, cultural, and recreational activities are thoughtfully planned with you in mind. We tend to your housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance needs, giving you maximum comfort with the least effort on your part. You are in Traverse City proper with easy access (less than a mile) to downtown shopping, malls, and Munson Medical Center. You will have quality individual care through nurses on staff and visiting professionals as well as our Wellness Programs.
2. Address: Grand Traverse Highlander, 800 Center Place, Traverse City, MI, 49686. Brigadoon, 1456 Brigadoon Court, Traverse City, MI 49686.
3. Telephone: Highlander: (231) 947-9472 Fax (231) 947-9482
Brigadoon: (231) 933-4733 Fax (231) 933-4733 Web Site: tc-assisted-living.com
4. Office Hours:
5. Contact person: Deborah Bowman, RN, MSN, GNP, owner
6. Areas Served: Unlimited
7. Eligibility:
8. Costs: Call for specific details on Single Units, Typical Units,
Waterfront Units, and Double Units. Fees are all-inclusive: 3 meals per day, all utilities, plus cable, etc., except for telephone.
9. Specific Services: One monthly rental fee provides a well-appointed apartment and a full complement of services:

Elegant private suites with full kitchens;
Delicious meals prepared thrice daily by health-conscious chefs;
Impeccable housekeeping services;
Individual personal laundry and linen services;
Medication, monitoring, and ordering;
Transportation arrangements at your door;
All utilities and cable (except for phone);
Beauty salon including manicurist, pedicurist, and massage therapist;
24-hour emergency response system;
Health care professional available upon request;
Professional dedicated 24-hour staff.
Small pets are welcome!

10. Referral Procedures: Call the above numbers at your convenience.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites:
tc-assisted-living.com

41 GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY LAW LIBRARY

1. Purpose: A non-circulating law library
2. Address: 328 Washington St., Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 922-4715
4. Office Hours: 12:00 noon. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except for legal holidays
5. Contact Person: Grace A. Rudd, Law Librarian
6. Areas Served: Northwestern Michigan
7. Eligibility: No eligibility requirements
8. Costs: Copies are 15" each; no other charges.
9. Specific Services: Opportunity for individuals to research Michigan and United States law. Many good resources regarding family law (including divorce), real estate, probate, business, etc.
10. Referral Procedure: call number above
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Legal Information Page: http://www.traverse.com/legal/bar.html

42 GRAND TRAVERSE PAVILIONS

1. Purpose: Grand Traverse Pavilions is owned by Grand Traverse County and operated by the Grand Traverse County Family Independence Agency Board. It is the parent organization to Grand Traverse Medical Care, Intergenerational Community Center, Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation, and Adult Residential Community. Among programs and services are: adult day and overnight respite services, Alzheimer's and related dementia care, child care services, long-term skilled nursing care, therapy services, independent and assisted living.
2. Address: 1000 Andrew Weiszer Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: General Information: (231) 932-3000; Web Site: www.gtpavilions.com
4. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment
5. Contact Person(s): Penny Hanks, Grand Traverse Medical Care; Leslie Murtagh, Intergenerational Community Center and Adult Residential Community.
6. Area(s) Served: Greater Grand Traverse County region
7. Eligibility: 15 years of age and older for Grand Traverse Medical Care; 18 years and older for all other programs and services, except Child Care Services--2 weeks to 2 years.
8. Costs: Varies with type of program and service, duration of stay, and applicable insurance coverage. Medicare and Medicaid accepted for applicable services. FIA voucher accepted for Child Care Services. Some financial assistance is available to qualified individuals for Adult Day and Overnight Respite Services.
9. Specific Services:

Long-term Skilled Nursing: Home-like environment which offers Alzheimer's and related dementia care, extended medical care, therapeutic nutritional assessments, physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Adult Day Services: Social and recreational activities designed to stimulate participant to engage in meaningful interaction with peers; assistance provided with personal care. Family-style meals. Planned program of activities with daily age exchanges.
Overnight Respite Services: 24 hour staffing, RN supervision, planned social and recreational activities, family-style meals, assistance provided with personal care and laundry.
Adult Residential Community: Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Independent and assisted living. Broad range of modern amenities and good old-fashioned Up North hospitality services.
Child Care Services: Professional staff provides licensed care for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and kindergartners. Summer day camp for children up to 12 years of age. Meals and snacks provided. Daily intergenerational age exchanges
Therapy Services: Occupational, physical, and speech therapy services available to residents and guests of The Pavilions. Also available on outpatient referral basis. Constituent base--children and adults.

10. Referral Procedure: contact Admissions Marketing Coordinators as listed above
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Long-term Care Resources http://www.uscare.com/search.html

43 GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

1. Purpose: Provides a variety of therapeutic services to older adults and their families who may experience emotional health problems such as depression, anxiety, paranoia, coping with memory loss and other physical losses, confusion, and grief. We also supply supportive counseling and education to family members and/or caregivers of older adults.
2. Address: 105 Hall St., Suite A, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 935-4054 Information about services for older adults. (231) 922-4870 General information about mental health services. (231) 922-4870 Emergency calls 24 HOURS A DAY. Fax (231) 935-4275
4. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Twenty-four hour emergency phone line is (231) 922-4850
5. Contact Person: Mary Kay Niemisto, Supervisor--Senior Services Unit; Jodi Stinnet, OBRA Coordinator; Marty Christensen, Lead Worker; Terri LaCroix-Kelty, Older Adult Population Manager
6. Areas Served: Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
7. Eligibility: Varies by program. Call the office for specific information
8. Costs: Sliding fee scale--based on ability to pay. Insurance coverage available for some services.
9. Specific Services:

Assessment and diagnosis
Outreach counseling
Nursing Home mental health monitoring
Client services management
Family and group counseling
Adult Day Care activity programs
Nursing home screening services
Gero-Psychiatric nursing home/day program services in cooperation with Birchwood Nursing Center

10. Referral Procedure: Call one of the above numbers
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

APA Health Center: http://helping.apa.org/

45 HARBOR HOME CARE, INC.

1. Purpose: To provide professional private duty nursoing services, skilled and unskilled, to persons living in their own homes
2. Address: 210 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740-0674
3. Telephone: (231) Harbor Springs Office: 526-1121
                      (231) Bellaire Office:             533-5111
               Fax (231) 526-0479
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   24 hour nursing available through above telephone numbers
5. Contact Person(s): Dale LaBrie, President
6. Area(s) Served: Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties
7. Eligibility: Available to anyone requiring assistance in his or her home
8. Costs: Private pay, home care and auto insurance, covered by Medicaire waiver as determined by the qualifying agency
9. Specific Services:

Intermittent skilled registered nursing services, counseling service
Private duty registered nursing and licensed practical nursing services, including but not limited to case management, medication management, and foot care
Private duty home health aides/companions providing companionship, household management, personal care assistance, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, medication cueing, errands, shopping, physician appointments, light housekeeping, and meal preparation

10. Referral Procedure: Call one of the above numbers for specific services listed
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Managing Medication: http://www.ascp.com/medhelp

46 HILLVIEW TERRACE APARTMENTS

1. Purpose: To provide affordable housing to elderly, handicapped, and disabled residents. We have one and two bedroom apartments. The appliances are furnished. We do not provide medical care or meals in house, though many residents do get such services from outside, which help them maintain their independence.
2. Address: 601 Fitzhugh Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 946-6540 Fax: (231) 946-3140
4. Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
5. Contact Persons: Penny Purdy, Manager, or Wendy Darling, Office Assistant
6. Areas Served: All areas, all states
7. Eligibility: Must have an elderly or handicapped or disabled tenant or co-tenant to qualify the household. Income limits are $33,150 for one person and $37,100 for two persons.
8. Costs: Rent is based upon income, being 30% of income. This includes all utilities EXCEPT electric and phone. Average electric bill is $12 per month.
9. Specific Services: To provide affordable, decent housing to low income elderly, handicapped, and disabled persons.
10. Referral Procedure: call the number above
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Apartment Safety Tips: http:/www.police.edmonton.ab.ca/apart.htm

47 HOMESTEADER SENIOR APARTMENTS

1. Purpose:22 individual apartments with common areas. Services included. Assisted living.
2. Address: 7953 Love Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
3. Telephone: (231) 882-9813
4. Office Hours: 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Kate Loney, owner
6. Area(s) Served: All areas
7. Eligibility: 62 years old and older
8. Costs: $2,000 per month
9. Specific Services:

Housekeeping
Laundry
Three meals available
Care management
Respite care
Transportation
Networking with outside agencies
Nursing care

10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number or stop by
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Right Choice Checklist: http://www.options4seniors.com/

48 HOPE VILLAGE

1. Purpose: Senior adult housing. Independent living apartments, two bedroom, assisted living--hotel type rooming, private bath and entrance.
2. Address: 354 Mt. Hope Rd., Williamsburg, MI 49690
3. Telephone: (231) 938-4673 Fax (231) 938-0486
4. Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
5. Contact Person: Julia Grimes, Administrator; Chris Bemis, Assisted Living Manager.
6. Areas Served: Michigan
7. Eligibility: 55+ years old, must be continent, must be able to assist transfer, and be cognizant of surroundings, person, place.
8. Costs: Please call for information
9. Specific Services:

One meal per day included in rent; 3 are available for additional fee in independent apartments.
Bathing
Dressing
Housekeeping
Medication
Laundry
Medication management
Three meals per day in Assisted Living

10. Referral Procedure: Call above listed number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Senior Housing Choices: http://www.seniorresource.com/house.htm

48.A. HORIZON HEIGHTS SENIOR APARTMENTS

1. Purpose: Horizon Heights is more than just another assisted living option. At Horizon Heights, Assisted is defined by you! You decide whether you want services such as meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, or transportation, to name just a few of the many services available. We are just steps to Munson Medical Center. Each apartment has a full kitchen, private balcony, and spacious bedrooms. Each resident will meet with staff to identify any needs he or she may have and then select from a variety of services to personalize the support plan. Horizon Heights is a community built on choice.
2. Address: 124 Beech St., Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 929-4200; Fax: (231) 929-4333;
E-mail: newhorizon@torchlake.com
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Mary K. Burke, Kathy Wilgenhof, Cindy Reasoner
6. Area(s) Served: Unlimited
7. Eligibility: 55 years of age or older; continent of bowel or self-care with undergarments or briefs
8. Costs: Starting at $1,700.00 for 1 bedroom apartment with 5 hours of service per week.
9. Specific Services:

Errands/Appointments
Shopping
Budgeting/Financial management
Meal preparation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Social activities
Companionship
Other individualized services
Life-line option
Live-in staff on premises
One-bedroom apartments with full kitchen facilities
Private balconies for each apartment
Spacious bedrooms
Individual heat/Air conditioning control
One block to Munson Hospital
Easy access to public transportation

10. Referral Procedure: Call at (231) 929-4200
11. Senior Corner Addition:

Horizon Heights Web Site
www.horizonheights.com

49 HOSPICE OF LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY

1. Purpose: Provision of services for patients who are terminally ill and for those who have lost a loved one
2. Address: 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770
3. Telephone: (231) 487-4825 Fax (231) 487-4228
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:oo a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s) Lisa Ashley, Fund and Program Development Manager; Lori Schiller, Clinical Manager.
6. Area(s) Served: Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, and borders of Cheboygan County
7. Eligibility: Patients and family needing end-of-life care and guidance. Grief and loss services for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one.
8. Costs: End-of-life care is usually reimbursed by insurance. Grief and loss services are community funded.
9. Specific Services:

Physician services
Nursing services
Home health aide and homemaker
Family counseling
Physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy
Dietary counseling
Spiritual services
Medical appliances and supplies
Payment for medications needed for pain and symptom relief
Short-term inpatient care, including respite care
Grief and loss services for adults and children
Community crisis intervention

10. Referral Procedure: Anyone may call for information. Referrals require patient/family approval. Admission to the End of Life care program also requires physician consent.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

What is Hospice? http://www.hospicefoundation.org/virtual_html/whatis.htm

50 IN-HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC.

1. Purpose: Providing professional living assistance for the homebound. Offers an alternative for those individuals wishing to remain at home when unable to provide total care to themselves.
2. Address: 812 S. Garfield, Traverse City, MI 49686
3. Telephone: (231) 941-4005 24 hour pager: 318-0941 Fax (231) 941-5819
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person: Angela Rockey, Administrator; Char Dupont, Assistant Administrator
6. Areas Served: Greater Grand Traverse area and surrounding counties.
7. Eligibility: Available to anyone requiring assistance with any special needs.
8. Costs: Varies from an hourly rate to a set fee, depending on type of service requested.
9. Specific Services: From 2 to 24 hours--

Companions for shopping, errands, doctor appointments
Help with light housekeeping
Yard work
Laundry
Meal preparation
Home health aides to assist with personal care, set up meds.
Registered Nurse

10. Referral Procedure: Just contact our office or the 24 hour pager.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web site:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan: http://www.bcbsm.com/

51 INTERFAITH PARTNERS IN CAREGIVING

1. Purpose: To provide non-professional assistance to older adults and disabled individuals of any age enabling them to remain in their own homes as long as it is safe. Caregiving partners will be trained individuals from the faith communities in the area.
2. Address: 3210-B Racquet Club Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684
3. Telephone: (231) 929-7070 Fax (231) 929-1247 E-mail: chslog@freeway.net
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Barbra Mikowski, RNC, CNA
6. Area(s) Served: Greater Grand Traverse Area
7. Eligibility: No requirements as long as partners in caregiving can be found to meet the need
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Friendly visitation and companionship
Local transportation
Shopping
Telephone reassurance
Minor home repair and maintenance
Light household chores and yard work
Letter writing
Respite services
Pet care
Personal grooming, especially hair and nails
Community resource awareness

10. Referral Procedure: Individuals are referred to a faith community who has the resources and partners to meet their needs. Faith communities new to the program are assisted in forming a ministry team. A Parish Nurse/Health Ministry/Caregiver Ministry support group is held every 3rd Tuesday, except December and July.
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Home Safety Checklist: http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/HSC/hsctoc.html

52 KALKASKA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

1. Purpose: Meeting the needs of seniors and helping them to live independently
2. Address: 303 S. Coral St., P.O. Box 28, Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: (231) 258-5030 Fax (231) 258-2619
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Receptionist
6. Area(s) Served: Kalkaska County
7. Eligibility: Kalkaska County residents 60 years of age and older
8. Costs: No charge to be a member. Suggested lunch donation: $1.50 for 60+, $3.50 if under 60.
9. Specific Services:

Information and assistance
Personal care
In-Home respite
Health screening
Homemaker
Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program
Foot clinic
MMAP--assistance with Medicare supplemental insurance reimbursement paperwork
Congregate meals: Noon meals served at the following locations:
    Kalkaska Senior Center, Monday through Friday, 12:00 noon, 258-5030
    Bear Lake Twp. Hall, Tuesday and Thursday. 1:00 p.m., 258-2468
    Blue Lake Twp. Hall, Monday, 12:00 noon, 587-4753
    Boardman Senior Services Center, T and TH, 12:00 noon, 369-2862
    Rapid City Clear Water Twp. Hall, Wed, 12:00 noon, 331-6209
    CETA Hall, Friday, 12:00 noon, 258-5391
Home Delivered Meals (H.D.M) for eligible seniors

10. Referral Procedure: Referrals are accepted from self-referrals, families, physicians, social workers, hospitals, case coordination and support, care management Medicaid waiver referrals
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Administration on Aging: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/

53 KALKASKA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

1. Purpose: This office helps veterans or their dependents to apply for and maintain benefits from several sources
2. Address: 890 Island Lake Road, Room 8 P.O. Box 780, Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: (231) 258-3370 Fax: (231) 258-2828
4. Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Linda Radtke, County Veterans Service Officer
6. Area(s) Served: Kalkaska County
7. Eligibility: Veterans, their dependents, and their surviving spouses
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Assistance in completing and submitting government forms for benefits to appropriate agencies
Administering emergency assistance funds for wartime veterans/their dependents
Referrals to appropriate agencies

10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.va.gov/

54 KALKASKA COUNTY FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

1. Purpose: FIA is a state agency which offers a variety of services aimed at helping seniors to remain in their own homes or in the least restrictive alternative if staying in their own home is not possible
2. Address: 503 N. Birch St., Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: (231) 258-8606
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday,
5. Contact Person(s): Rodger Wagner or Jim Kolarovik
6. Area(s) Served: Kalkaska County
7. Eligibility: Some programs have specific criteria
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services:

Independent living services, including Home Help (chore)
Adult placement services (adult foster care homes and nursing homes)
Adult protective services

10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number or stop in the office
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Michigan Family Independence Agency: http://www.mfia.state.mi.us

55 KALKASKA COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION

1. Purpose: To provide low interest loans for home improvements and purchases
2. Address: 890 Island Lake Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: (231) 258-3323
4. Office Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Deborah Dietrich, Administrator
6. Area(s) Served: Kalkaska County
7. Eligibility: Low income
8. Costs: None
9. Specific Services: low interest loans for home improvements and purchases
10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number or stop by the office
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

M.A.S.S -- Kalkaska County: http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/mass/CTYIDX/ctyidx40.html

56 KALKASKA COUNTY MULTI PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER

1. Purpose: A social, recreational, physical, and programming center for older adults
2. Address: 303 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: (231) 258-5030 Fax: 258-2619
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Carrol Cort, Director
6. Area(s) Served: Kalkaska County
7. Eligibility: No age requirement for participation
8. Costs: No charge to be a member. Lunch costs $1.50 if 60+ years, $3.50 if under 60 years of age.
9. Specific Services:

Social events
Travel
Health promotion
Information and referral
Educational classes
Physical activities
Calendar published monthly in our newsletter

10. Referral Procedure: Open door policy--anyone interested in more information can call the above number or stop at the above address
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Kalkaska County MultiMag: http://multimag.com/county/mi/kalkaska

57 KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER-MUNSON CARE CENTER

1. Purpose: Provides skilled and custodial care for persons in need of this care
2. Address: 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, MI 49646
3. Telephone: (231) 258-7532
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
5. Contact Person(s): Jan Aten, Admissions Officer
6. Area(s) Served: Kalkaska County and surrounding areas when beds available
7. Eligibility: Age 12 years and older
8. Costs: Varies with insurance. Medicare/Medicaid and private pay accepted
9. Specific Services: Skilled, custodial, and restorative services
10. Referral Procedure: Call the Admissions Office at the above number
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Healthfinder for Seniors: http://www.healthfinder.gov/justforyou/seniors/default.htm

58 KINGSLEY SENIORS

1. Purpose: To enrich the lives of retirees in the Kingsley and Fife Lake area
2. Address: Kingsley United Methodist Church, 133 Blair St., Kingsley, MI 49649
3. Telephone: (231) 263-5977
4. Office Hours: Daily
5. Contact Person(s): Rolland Kaule
6. Area(s) Served: Kingsley and Fife Lake area
7. Eligibility: Anyone over 50
8. Costs: Annual dues $3
9. Specific Services: Anything that seniors are interested in; congregate meal.
10. Referral Procedure: Call the above number or write to the above address
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

National Aging Information Center: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/NAIC/notes/default.htm

59 LAKESHORE ENTERPRISES

1. Purpose: Offering employment and community service opportunities to people with developmental disabilities and mental impairments, thereby promoting economic and social independence for over 230 people
2. Address: Benzie Community Resource Center, Suite 300, 6051 Frankfort Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616
3. Telephone: (231) 882-9601
4. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Contact Person(s): Ask receptionist for referral
6. Area(s) Served: Manistee and Benzie Counties
7. Eligibility: Age 18 years or older, developmentally disabled or mentally impaired
8. Costs: Based on ability to pay
9. Specific Services:

Job placement services
Job coaching and training
Community programs
Residential services
Recycling and Transportation

10. Referral Procedure: Call above number or stop in for information
11. Senior Corner Addition--related web sites

Michigan Psychological Association: http://www.MichPsych.org/Default.htm

59.a LAKEVIEW ESTATE ASSISTED LIVING ALTERNATIVE

1. Purpose: Our mission is to replace the isolation, dependency, and warehousing of the physically frail elderly with a warm, friendly atmosphere where thet can live their life with dignity, respect, and a sense of community that is essential to everyone. Lakeview Estate is an assisted living alternative combining independence with personal care in a unique countryside setting, located just 20 minutes from Traverse City and 10 minutes from Glen Arbor, Leland, and Maple City.
2. Address: Lakeview Estate, 421 West Harbor (M-22), Maple City, MI 49664
3. Telephone: (231) 228-4341
4. Office Hours: Call anytime. Visiting Hours: Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00, or evenings by appointment.
5. Contact person(s): David and Virginia Martz, owners.
6. Areas Served: Statewide
7. Eligibility: None stated.
8. Costs: Individual rooms and services begin at $2,000 per month. Private pay.
9. Specific Services:

6 private rooms with safety-equipped baths;
3 meals, snacks, and special diets;
Home care nurse available 24/7;
In-house emergency call system;
Assistance with activities of daily living & appt. transportation;
Housekeeping and laundry services at no additional cost;
Beauty and barber services provided on the premises;
Spacious, well-landscaped grounds with 5 acres on Little Traverse Lake for fishing, boating, and water