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- Overview
- The Senior Alliance-Area Agency on Aging
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- Michigan Area Agencies on Aging
- Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
Additional Organizations
- Administration on Aging
- Eldercare Locator
- Michigan Department of Community Health
- Wayne County Senior Citizens Services
The origins of the current network
of services for older adults nationwide can be traced to the
year 1965, when Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA).
The OAA provides federal funding for a range of supportive and
nutritional services that benefits older persons and assists them
in maintaining their independence in the community. Persons age
60 or older are entitled to receive these services, regardless
of their financial or social status. Priority, however, is given
to older persons who are considered to be in the greatest
economic or social need. Some services will require that an
in-home assessment of the senior be conducted to establish the
need for assistance.
The OAA as originally drafted provided that no fees could be
charged to seniors for receiving services. Recipients were
encouraged to contribute towards the cost of providing the
service. These donations are not mandatory, and funds collected
from clients are to be used specifically for expansion of
services. The most recent amendments to the Act (in 2000) allow
for implementation of cost sharing for many services. Under this
arrangement, recipients are informed about the cost of
delivering services to them, and are encouraged to share in the
cost based on income and other resources.
The Act also provided for the creation of the federal
Administration on Aging (AoA) to oversee and administer aging
services nationwide. It also authorized the designation of State
Units on Aging (SUAs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). In
Michigan, the legislature adopted additional regulations for
services, and these are specified in the Older Michiganians Act.
The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging (OSA), an
independent division of the Michigan Department of Community
Health (DCH), is the State Unit on Aging for Michigan. The
Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging, which oversees OSA,
sets state policy on aging issues, and also designates agencies
to operate as AAAs.
Services include the MI Choice Waiver program, a
home and community based services program for the elderly and
adults with disabilities. This program provides a range of services to persons
age 65 and older, and adults with disabilities age 18 and
older, who meet income criteria and asset requirements and are deemed to be
medically eligible for nursing home care.
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Area Agency on Aging 1-C
3850 Second Street, Suite 201
Wayne, Michigan 48184
(734) 722-2830.
(800) 815-1112 (SE Michigan only)
Fax: (734) 722-2836
Web site:
www.thesenioralliance.org
E-mail: info@tsalink.org
The Senior Alliance (TSA) is a
non-profit agency designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the
34 communities of western and southern Wayne County. TSA has the
responsibility of planning, developing, coordinating, funding,
and monitoring services for older persons and adults with
disabilities within this Planning and Service Area.
The agency was formed in 1980 as the Out-Wayne County Area
Agency on Aging. The name was changed to The Senior Alliance in
1984. TSA policies are set by a 37 member Board of Directors.
Each community within the service area is represented in the
Board. Besides setting general agency policies, the Board is
also authorized to award contracts to service providers for the
delivery of services to seniors. The Board is advised in turn by
an Advisory Council and Corporate Committee.
Funding for agency services is administered by the Michigan
Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) and the Michigan
Department of Community Health. Funds are appropriated primarily
through the Older Americans Act, the Older Michiganians Act, and
the MI Choice Waiver program.
| The Senior Alliance
holds Resource Development activities throughout the
year to supplement public funding and raise awareness of
our programs throughout the communities we serve. Please
consider making a contribution to help provide a home
delivered meal to someone confined at home, respite for
a weary caregiver, or information services to an elderly
individual. With your help, we can reach more of our
older adult neighbors and their families. For
information regarding Resource Development events or to
make a contribution to The Senior Alliance, please
contact The Senior Alliance. |
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Detroit Area Agency on Aging
(1-A)
Brewery Park
1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207-2635
(313) 446-4444
Fax: (313) 446-4445
Web site:
www.daaa1a.org
Serves: Cities of Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Grosse
Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Harper
Woods
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-2255 | (800) 852-7795
Fax: (248) 948-9691
Web site:
www.aaa1b.org
Serves: Counties of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland,
Washtenaw, St. Clair
The Senior Alliance
Area Agency on Aging 1-C
3850 Second, Suite 201
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 722-2830
(800) 815-1112 (SE Michigan only)
Fax: (734) 722-2836
Web site:
www.thesenioralliance.org
Serves: 34 communities of western and southern Wayne County.
Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 189
102 North Main Street
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 467-2204 | (800) 335-7881
Fax: (517) 467-9113
Web site:
www.r2aaa.org
Serves: Counties of Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee
Area Agency on Aging III-A
Kalamazoo County Human Services Department
Nazareth Complex
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 42, Nazareth, MI 49074
Street Address: 3299 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 373-5147
(269) 373-5173 Information & Assistance
Fax: (269) 373-5109
Website:
www.kalcounty.com/aaa
Serves: Kalamazoo County
Senior Resources
Area Agency on Aging III-B
Burnham Brook Center
200 W. Michigan Avenue, Suite 100
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 966-2450 | (800) 626-6719
Fax: (269) 966-2479
Website:
www.burnhambrook.org
Serves: Counties of Barry, Calhoun
Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging III-C
570 Marshall Road
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-2538 | (888) 615-8009
Fax: (517) 278-2923
Website:
www.bhsj.org/aaa
Serves: Counties of Branch, St. Joseph
Region IV Area Agency on Aging
2900 Lakeview Avenue
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-0177 | (800) 442-2803
(800) 654-2810 Senior Info Line
Fax: (269) 983-5218
Website:
www.areaagencyonaging.org
Serves: Counties of Berrien, Cass, Van Buren
Valley Area Agency on Aging (Region 5)
711 North Saginaw, Suite 111
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 239-7671 | (800) 978-6275 (MI only)
TDD (810) 233-4242
Fax: (810) 239-8869
Website:
www.valleyaaa.org
Serves: Counties of Genessee, Lapeer, Shiawassee
Tri-County Office on Aging (Region 6)
5303 S. Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48911-3800
(517) 887-1440 | (800) 405-9141
Fax: (517) 887-8071
Website:
www.tcoa.org
Serves: Counties of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham
Region VII Area Agency on Aging
1615 S. Euclid Ave.
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-4506 | (800) 858-1637
Fax: (989) 893-3770
Website:
www.region7aaa.org
Serves: Counties of Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron,
Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc. (8)
1279 Cedar Street, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1378
(616) 456-5664 | (888) 456-5664
Fax: (616) 456-5692
Website:
www.aaawm.org
Serves: Counties of Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta,
Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola
Region IX Area Agency on Aging
2375 Gordon Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-3474 | (866) 484-7077
Fax: (989) 354-5909
Website:
www.nemcsa.org
Serves: Counties of Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford,
Iosca, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle,
Roscommon
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan (Region 10)
1609 Park Drive
P.O. Box 5946
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 947-8920 | (800) 442-1713
Fax: (231) 947-6401
Website:
www.aaanm.org
Serves: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand
Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford
Upper Peninsula Area Agency on Aging (Region 11)
UPCAP Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 606
2501 14th Avenue, South
Escanaba, MI 49829-0606
(906) 786-4701 | (800) 338-7227
Fax: (906) 786-5853
Website:
www.upcapservices.com/upaging.shtml
Serves: Counties of Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson,
Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette,
Menominee, Ontognagon, Schoolcraft
Senior Resources
Region 14 Area Agency on Aging
255 W. Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 739-5858 | (800) 442-0054
Fax: (231) 739-4452
Website:
www.seniorresources.us
Serves: Counties of Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa
Association Office
Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan
6105 W. St. Joseph, Suite 204
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 886-1029
Fax: (571) 886-1305
Website:
www.mi-seniors.org
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The Michigan Office of Services to the
Aging (OSA) is an independent division of the Michigan
Department of Community Health which is the designated State
Unit on Aging. The Office has the responsibility of overseeing
administration of Older Americans Act and Older Michiganians Act
programs in Michigan. OSA sets policies for service delivery and
allocated funds appropriated for services to Michigan=s 16 Area
Agencies on Aging.
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
Mailing address: P.O. Box 30676, Lansing, MI 48909-8176
(517) 373-8230
TDD: (517) 373-4096
FAX: (517) 373-4092
Website:
www.michigan.gov/miseniors
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Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging (AoA)
is the focal point and advocacy agency for older persons at the
federal level. AoA is dedicated to implementing the policies
specified in the Older Americans Act, including program
development, planning, and the delivery of supportive home and
community-based services to older adults and their caregivers.
AoA oversees a nationwide network of State and Area Agencies on
Aging, Tribal and Native American (American Indian, Alaskan
Native, and Native Hawaiian) organizations, and thousands of
service providers.
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 619-0724 Public Inquiries - Center for Communication &
Consumer Services
Web site: www.aoa.gov
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a public
service by the Administration on Aging. Contact information will
be given to the caller to reach any state or local Area Agency
on Aging office nationwide. Have the following information ready
when you call:
Eldercare Locator
(800) 677-1116
9:00 am and 8:00 pm, M-F (EST)
Web site: www.eldercare.gov
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Michigan Department of
Community Health
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is one of 18
principal departments of state government. The department, the
largest in state government, is responsible for health policy
and management of the state's publicly-funded health service
systems. The Department also oversees the State's Mental Health,
Substance Abuse, and MI Choice Waiver programs.
Michigan Department of Community Health
Capitol View Building
201 Townsend St.
Lansing, MI 48913
(517) 373-3740
TDD (517) 373-3573
Web site:
www.michigan.gov/mdch
Wayne County Senior Citizens Services
Wayne County Senior Citizens Services manages a variety of
services and projects, including Adult Day Services, Eloise
Historical Collection, Friendly Reassurance Program, Greenhouse
and Garden Program, and Nutrition Services.
Wayne County Senior Citizens Services
30712 Michigan Avenue
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 727-7373
www.waynecounty.com
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