MISSAUKEE COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING
Pam Niebrzydowski, RN, NHA, Director
105 S. Canal St., P.O. Box 217
Lake City, MI 49651
Phone:  (231) 839-7839
Fax:       (231) 839-7630
coamissaukee@netonecom.net

Bulletins:

July 14:  Annual Picnic. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass.

Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at noon:  congregate meals. $2 fee. 

2nd Wednesday of every month: Gleaners Food Pantry, 9:00 - noon at the Friends Ministry Thrift Store.


Dining Out Program:

* Grape Arbor Inn   * Hometown Cafe   *Parkside Diner

Contact COA at 105 S. Canal Street, Lake City, MI
(231) 839-7839  or  (888) 616-3102


The Senior Citizens of Missaukee County are collecting inactive cellular phones in good working condition (with battery charger) to distribute to senior citizens as 9-1-1 emergency phones. Please drop them off at 3728 S. Morey. Seniors who would like an emergency phone may call 839-7554.

New Family Caregiver Support Group.  Call 839-7839 or toll free (888) 616-3102 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.


COA Services

Who is Eligible?
    Services are available to residents of Missaukee County who are at least 60 years of age and meet program reqiuirements.

Is There a Charge?
    A needs-based assessment and income-based sliding fee scale is used to insure the targeting of multi-needs clients.

Memorials
    Tax-deductible memorial contributions are accepted; they are used to provide services to older adults in Missaukee County.

Requesting Service
    Contact our In-Home Service Coordinator at (231) 839-7839 or toll free at 1-888-616-3102. Our coordinator will set up an appointment to complete an assessment and determine eligibility. Referrrals are accepted from older adults, family members, physicians, hospital discharge planners, and concerned individuals.

In-Home Services
    Programs include personal care, respite, homemaker, and home chore.These services are available to homebound senior citizens of Missaukee County who have been assessed by our In-Home Services Coordinator and are found to be in need of assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle. Medication management and foot care are also available. These skilled services are provided through Care Management or on a private pay basis.

Family Caregivers Support Group:  Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at the COA office in Lake City from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Call (231) 839-7839 or toll-free at 888/616-3102 during regular business hours.

Home Chore Program
    This includes lawn mowing, snow removal, deep cleaning, and minor home repair.  NOTE: The COA will not be doing lawn mowing in 2005. This was not a cost-effective program. Clients and/or interested partiesmay call the COA for a list of reputable providers who will give senior discounts.

Transportation Assistance
    Seniors citizens needing to visit their physician or other health care provider, to go shopping, pick up prescriptions, visit their dentist, etc., may apply for this service.

Prescription discount Program
    Save on regular retail prices on may brand-name as well as generic drugs. You must be a resident of Missaukee County without prescription coverage who is 60 or older. The card costs $15 per person. This is not a mandated program; residents 60 and older must pay the fee.

Dining Out Vouchers are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Nutrition Program
Center meals, home delivered means and dining out available. The Commission on Aging works in cooperation with these local centers:

Lake City Senior Center
120 E. John St., P.O. Box 17
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-4351
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:30 - 3:30
Potluck every Tuesday at noon.

Senior Association of Missaukee County
3728 S. Morey Road
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7554

Merritt Golden Agers
5833 E. Lotan Road
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7554
Hours:  Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 - 2:00
Congregate meals Tuesday & Thursday at noon.

Moorestown Senior Center
4551 E. Moorestown Road (Norwich Township Hall)
Moorestown, MI 49651
(231) 839-4507
Hours:  Tuesday, 9:30 - 1:30
Potluck every Tuesday at noon.

McBain Senior Center
210 N. Grace, I.O.O.F Hall
McBain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2002
Call for hours and meal times.


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