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Senior Services

Link to Senior Services Frequently Asked Questions.  Link to Senior Services forms.

Overview | Focus Groups Report | Millage Services | Minimum Standards
Prescription Program | Reimbursement Form | Report Due Dates
Senior Millage Allocation Committee | Shared Strategic Planning 2007

2008 Senior Millage Funded Services

 

 

Adult Day Care:  Adult day care provides activities and medical monitoring for a senior outside of their home or the home of their caregiver to support their continued independence.  Low-income seniors are the service priority.
   

Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center
www.ccmcf.com/adult_day_care/index.htm

(269) 962-1750

   
Benefits Counseling (Medicare, Medicaid and other programs):  One-on-one counseling helps seniors determine best long-term prescription and health care alternatives for their personal situation.
   

Calhoun County Office of Senior Services
www.calhouncountymi.gov

(269) 781-0846 or (877) 645-5243

   

Burnham Brook Community Services
www.burnhambrook.com

Call (269) 441-0988 or (800) 803-7174

   
Caregiver Respite:  Hospice and overnight respite services for caregivers of elderly adults provides a break from caregiving that can extend the length of time their loved one is able to remain at home.
   

Life Span - Good Samaritan Hospice Care
(Hospice in-home respite for terminally ill)
www.lifespancares.org/

(269) 660-3600
(800) 254-5939

   

Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center
(Overnight out-of-home respite)
www.ccmcf.com/adult_day_care/index.htm

(269) 962-1750

   
Care Management & Supportive Services:  Frail seniors desiring to remain in their home can receive comprehensive, on-going, and individualized care management and in-home services to support their activities of daily living.  Low-income seniors at risk of nursing home placement are given priority.
   

Burnham Brook Center
www.burnhambrook.com

(269) 966-2475
(800) 626-6719

   
Dental Services:  Dentures, extraction, fillings, and other dental services available to lower-income seniors with no other dental insurance.
   

Family Health Center of Battle Creek and Albion
www.fhcbc.org

Fountain Clinic

Calhoun Health Plan - Dental Partnership

(517) 629-6540 - Albion
(269) 965-8866 - Battle Creek

(269) 781-0952

(269) 969-6462

   
Energy Assistance:  Low-income seniors may receive up to $750 per year for home heating fuel of any type to insure they can remain in their homes.
   

Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
www.caascm.org

(269) 441-1329
(877) 422-2726

   
Guardianship:  Elderly people in need of assistance managing their personal and financial affairs are appointed a guardian by the probate court.
   

Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services
www.guardian-inc.org

(269) 963-3253
(866) 688-3253

   
Health Assistance Fund and Basic Health Insurance:  The Health Assistance Fund helps seniors obtain needed healthcare services.  Basic Health Insurance - Plan B provides access to primary health care services through a health coverage plan for low-income uninsured seniors.
   

Calhoun Health Plan - Health Assistance Fund

(269) 969-6462

   

Calhoun Health Plan - Plan B Health Coverage

(269) 969-6494

   
Hearing and Vision Services:  Low-income seniors without insurance coverage can receive hearing screenings, hearing aides, eye exams and glasses that help them maintain or increase their independence.
   

Burnham Brook Center
www.burnhambrook.com

(269) 441-0924
(800) 227-2566

   
Information and Assistance:  Seniors can obtain information and assistance to help them connect with services and program that can meet their needs.
   

Volunteer Center of Battle Creek
www.volcenterbc.org

Dial 211 on any phone
Cell phone users: (269) 565-4159

   
Legal Advice and Representation:  Seniors receive assistance with legal questions and attorney assistance when needed.
   

Legal Services of South Central Michigan
www.lsscm.org

(269) 965-3951
(800) 688-3951

   
Meals - Congregate and Home Delivered Meals:  Nutritious meals are available countywide in a group setting at congregate meals sites or delivered to home-bound seniors to improve their nutrition and health.
   

Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
www.caascm.org

(269) 966-2466
(877) 422-2726

   
Minor Home Repair:  Minor home repairs are provided to low-income senior homeowners to increase their ability to remain safe and healthy in their own homes.
   

Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
www.caascm.org

(269) 965-7766
(877) 422-2726

   
Money Management:  Low-income seniors work with a trained counselor to receive a complete review of their current financial situation and helps the senior develop a plan of action to address important needs.
   
Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services
www.guardian-inc.org

(269) 963-3253
(866) 688-3253

   
Personal Emergency Response Systems (a.k.a. Lifeline):  Homebound low-income seniors are provided a personal electronic device to secure help in an emergency to help them remain safe in their homes.
   

Lifespan
www.lifespancares.org

(269) 660-3600

   
Prescription: Seniors receive help in paying for and/or obtaining their medication needs.
   

Calhoun County Office of Senior Services
www.calhouncountymi.gov
Prescription discount card for Calhoun County Seniors

(269) 781-0846
(877) 645-5243

   

Calhoun Health Plan - Prescription Drug Access Program
Low-income seniors are able to obtain free medications through various pharmaceutical companies.

(269) 969-6494

   

Burnham Brook Center - Voucher program
www.burnhambrook.com
Provides up to $1,000 of prescription vouchers per year to low-income seniors with high prescription costs and no prescription insurance coverage or during the Medicare Part "D" coverage gap period.

(269) 441-0924

   

Fountain Clinic - Voucher program
Provides up to $1,000 of prescription vouchers per year to low-income seniors with high prescription costs and no prescription insurance coverage or during the Medicare Part "D" coverage gap period.

(269) 781-0952

   
Senior Center Staffing:  Seniors can participate in recreational, enrichment, and fitness programs and activities at a senior center.  Limited transportation is available to programs and activities.
   

Forks Senior Center

(517) 629-3842

   
Transportation:  Transportation for seniors to medical appointments, shopping and other activities available county-wide through a central dispatch system. Rides are provided Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dispatch services require at least a 24-hour notice. More notice may be needed to accommodate certain requests.
   

Senior Transportation Dispatch
Transportation services provided by Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan and Burnham Brook Community Services

(269) 565-4144
(800) 994-9876

   
Whole Person Wellness and Fall Prevention:  Seniors can participate in health education, age-appropriate guided exercise, health screenings, and ongoing progress monitoring at sites throughout Calhoun County.  Fall Prevention provides educational program and activities through trained volunteers to reduce the risk and fear of falling among older adults.
   

Senior Health Partners
www.burnhambrook.org

(269) 441-0933

   

For more information on these programs, you may call the listed providers directly; call 211 or the Calhoun County Office of Senior Services at (269) 781-0846 or (877) 645-5243.

 

   
 

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