Foster Grandparent Program (Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development)

by | Nov 18, 2021 |

(734) 544-3040

Senior volunteers age 55 and older work with children and youth in day care centers, Head Start programs, schools, and youth facilities throughout Washtenaw County. Volunteers receive a nontaxable stipend ($4.00/hour), transportation assistance for program-related activities, meals while on duty, orientation and ongoing training, and recognition. Volunteers must meet low-income guidelines and work a minimum of 20 hrs./wk. bowerssk@washtenaw.org, washtenaw.org/782/foster-grandparent-program V

Housing Bureau for Seniors (Michigan Medicine)

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3621 S. State, ste. 710

(734) 998–9339

Services include preventing elderly evictions and foreclosures, counseling about housing options, and community education and outreach. Referrals to community senior services. Tax preparation program. Annual Senior Living Week has informational workshops, a senior living expo, and tours of senior living communities. Speakers available. housingbureauseniors@umich.edu, med.umich.edu/seniors V

Huron Valley PACE

by | Nov 18, 2021 |

2940 Ellsworth, Ypsilanti

(734) 572–5777

Supports seniors 55 & over to remain living at home, as independently as possible. Services provided on-site include adult day center activities, primary medical care, coordination of care, medications, medical equipment, physical and occupational therapies, transportation, and more. Services also provided in the home. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. info@hvpace.org, huronvalleypace.org V

Meals on Wheels & Senior Cafe Programs (Office of Community & Economic Development)

by | Nov 18, 2021 |

3621 S. State, ste. 650

(734) 998-6686

Delivers nutritious noontime meals to homes and public places, such as senior centers and churches, for county residents age 60 & over. $3 donation; no one turned away for inability to pay. $5.50 donation for guests under 60. See website for more information on eligibility, meal options, locations, and dates, and to submit a meal request form. aamealsonwheels@umich.edu, washtenaw.org/796/senior-nutrition-program V


Senior Services (Catholic Social Services)

by | Nov 18, 2021 |

4925 Packard

(734) 971–9781

Offers a variety of community-based programs to aid the 60+ population, including respite, resource advocacy, assistance navigating Medicaid/Medicare, Senior Volunteers, home maintenance and safety services, minor chore and repair services, respite and adult day activities, support for grandparents as parents, and Senior Resource Connect. csswashtenaw.org (click on Senior Services) V

Silver Club Memory Loss Program

by | Nov 18, 2021 |

2401 Plymouth Rd., ste. C (Turner Senior Resource Center)

(734) 998–9352

For seniors with memory loss, cognitive impairment, or early stages of Alzheimer’s. Mind Works (Wed.) provides an environment based on mental exercise, memory techniques, and community engagement. The Elderberry Club (Tues.) is a group of women who come together for discussion, friendship, and creative expression. The Silver Club Enrichment Program (Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) is a structured, activity-based program for those with moderate memory loss. Activities include fitness, art, gardening, games, and socialization; lunch is included. Prescreening is required for all groups. Sliding scale fee.germedsilverclub@umich.edu, michmed.org/silver-club-memory V

Turner Senior Wellness Program (Michigan Medicine)

by | Nov 18, 2021 |

2401 Plymouth Rd., ste. C (Turner Senior Resource Center)

(734) 998–9353

Improves quality of life for older adults and their families by providing health lectures, exercise classes, information about community resources, support groups, technology mentoring, and more. Throughout the building, Gallery 55+ displays art by people age 55 & over. Telecoil hearing aid loop in main conference room. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Lunch served Tues. & Fri. noon; $3 donation for those age 65 & over; $5.50 for others. No fees for regular events. See website for calendar. tswp.info@umich.edu, medicine.umich.edu/dept/geriatrics-center/community-programs V