Commission on Aging

965 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161

Telephone: 734-240-3290 * Fax: 734-240-3286

E-mail: mccoa@monroemi.org

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It's Tax Time
Yes, it is the tax season once again.

Remember that your
Monroe County Senior Legal Services
staff can help you prepare your home heating and homestead property tax credits.

Free of Charge
(Donations always gratefully accepted)

You Decide!

Come into our office for a personal appointment
Sign up for an appointment during our normal monthly outreach office hours, or;
Sign up at one of our many tax clinics sites.

Tax clinic sites will be scheduled in January, so watch for the
sign-up list to be posted at your favorite senior center or senior housing complex.

Contact us at 734-241-7644 to find out when
a clinic is scheduled in your neighborhood, or for a personal appointment.

As always, we are grateful to be funded by

The Monroe County Commission on Aging (your tax dollars!)
The United Way of Monroe County
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B
And the generous contributions from the public

All of which allow us to continue to provide
services to seniors at low rates or without charge.
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The following links provide a variety of programs, services,

and opportunities funded by the Monroe County Senior Millage for our Older Adult population.

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MemoryLane Care Center	419-720-4940
Offers enriching activities in a social atmosphere that stimulates the mind, body and spirit, bringing joy and satisfaction to the life of an individual with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia while providing temporary relief, or respite, for the caregivers.
Frenchtown Senior Center Adult Day Services	734-243-6210
Reduces the isolation of frail older person's and restores a person's level of functioning to his/her highest level. Foster socialization, peer interaction, and caregivers’ respite.
EnhanceFitness Program	734-241-2606
Is are moderate-impact classes with high-impact results that is an evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that uses simple, easy-to-learn movements that motivate individuals (particularly those with arthritis) to stay active throughout their life. Here are some of the changes our participants have noticed: More energy Better balance Increases in upper body and lower body strength More flexibility and range of motion Better sleep More feelings of happiness Sense of independence Research has shown that in addition to the physical benefits among older adults who participate in EnhanceFitness, health costs lowered by close to $1,000 each year. Each class session includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises, and the fostering of strong social relationships between participants. EnhanceFitness is geared toward older adults. Those with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, need not worry; they will never have to do anything that hurts. Participants can use chairs for support, if necessary, and increase the weight they use for strength training at their own pace. Health and Nutrition Services
Living Independence for Everyone	734-242-6800
Provides congregate and home delivered meals for older persons to help them live as independently as possible. Liquid meals are provided for persons who cannot swallow solid food.
Monroe County Opportunity Program - Food Assistance	734-241-2775
The MCOP Food Assistance Program offers supplemental food to low-income adults over sixty years of age.
In-Home Services
Area Agency on Aging 1-B/Care Management/Community Living Program	800-852-7795
Provides unbiased information on local services and resources for older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers, has programs to help older adults remain living in the community, and can assist with understanding Medicare benefits.
Monroe County Opportunity Program-	734-241-2775
Home Care Program assists Monroe County seniors with homemaking, personal care, shopping, meal planning and/or preparation, and respite care for family caregivers. Home Chore Services assists Monroe County seniors aged 60+ with home maintenance tasks to improve safety inside and outside of the home including snow removal and lawn care. Home Injury Control program includes bathroom chairs, grab bars, etc. Unmet Emergency Needs and Utility Assistance offers assistance with electric, gas and deliverable fuels such as propane. Each utility has its own income limitations.
Resource Advocacy
Monroe County Opportunity Program	734-241-2775
Resource Advocacy Identifies older adults in need of community services, and acts as their advocates to assist these individuals to find resources that meet their needs.
Senior Counseling Services
Self & Family Behavioral Health Care	734-586-0031
Specializes in geriatric mental health counseling, and work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling and beyond to help attain their personal growth.
Senior Legal Services
Monroe County Senior Legal Services	734-241-7644
Provides legal assistance to residents of Monroe County who are 60 years of age or older in the greatest social or economic need.
Senior Activity Centers
Arthur Lesow Community Center (ALCC)	734-241-4313
Provides a vast array of programs, services, and supports (for little or no cost) to our community's most vulnerable youth, familial, and senior populations such as positive educational, cultural, social, and recreational.
Ash Senior Citizens	734-654-2006
Meets every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Carleton VFW Hall proving meals, activities, and socialization.
Bedford Senior Community Center	734-856-3330
The Bedford Senior Center is a multi-purpose center that serves the Bedford Township area providing congregate and home delivered meals, activities, and socialization.
Berlin Senior Citizens	734-586-7590
Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the South Rockwood Branch Library/Community Center, located at 5676 Carleton Rockwood Road, South Rockwood, MI 48179, where they provide congregate meals, activities, and socialization.
Dundee Senior Citizens Center	734-529-2401
The Dundee Area Senior Center is conveniently located to meet the physical, social, legal, emotional, and nutritional needs of seniors in Dundee and surrounding areas Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Frenchtown Senior Center	734-243-6210
The purpose of the Frenchtown Senior Center is to host and plan programs that encourage the older adult to socialize and participate in activities designed to assist them to live more independent and inter dependent lives.
Milan Seniors for Healthy Living	734-508-6229
The Milan Senior Center provides activities, programs, and services designed to enhance quality of life and encourage aging with independence and dignity to Monroe County and Washtenaw County seniors. Noon meals provided three times per week by the Washtenaw County nutrition program.
Monroe Center for Healthy Aging	734-241-0404
The Monroe Center for Healthy Aging is open 365 days per year and is a one-stop center where seniors and others enjoy a wealth of programming, activities, exercise, support, information and assistance, social settings, and great food!
Transportation Services
Health Van	734-850-6045
The Health Van provides specialized transportation to non-emergency medical appointments to Monroe County residents.
Lake Erie Transit Monroe 734-242-6672 Bedford 888-664-5984 Dundee 888-664-5983
Monroe County’s only public transportation offers a variety of safe and easily accessible transportation services. All of the buses are lift equipped. In addition to the 8 Fixed Routes, the Frenchtown and Bedford Dial-A-Rides and the ADA service, there is the ETS service (Essential Transportation Service). ETS is a door to door service specifically for older residents 60+ and for the disabled. ETS may be used for any purpose after providing a 48 hour advanced notice.
MCOP Specialized Transportation	734-241-2775
Specialized Transportation provides reliable transportation to non-emergency medical appointments and treatments for senior and non-senior Monroe County residents with a disability or a chronic medical condition.
Milan Seniors for Healthy Living Transportation	734-508-6229
Provides transportation to anyone 50+ years of age, living within the 48160 zip code, can be picked up from their home and brought to the Milan Senior Center and/or anywhere they would like to go (within a 20 mile radius of Milan) for a nominal fare. This demand responsive, door-to-door service is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:p.m. and can be scheduled, with at least 24 business hours advance notice, by calling 734-508-6229.
Volunteer Services
Monroe County Retired Senior Volunteer Program	734-241-0408
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Monroe County is a program and service offered under the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging sponsorship is working to expand volunteer experiences to better reach the entire county with special attention to supplying health, nutrition, and safety services to help seniors remain in their homes. Other areas of special interest will include using the special talents of seniors to help our children with math, reading, and socialization and maintaining the existing network of senior support to many community services.

MCOP Volunteer Caregiver Program	734-241-2775
The Monroe County Opportunity Program Volunteer Caregiver Program will provide services to the older adult in the home. The level of services will be determined based on a full assessment. The end-result is that seniors receive much-needed services and caregivers are better connected to community resources and are provided respite.

***Please note***

These links and listings are meant to be a resource guide for those looking for resources in our community.
This list is not all inclusive of those resources available in our community.

The Monroe County Commission on Aging makes no specific endorsement of these listings, links or services.

Please feel free to contact our office with any changes or corrections.

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