Commission on Aging
- Telephone: 989-797-6880
or 1-866-763-6336
- FAX: 989-797-6882
- Postal Address:
2355 Schust Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
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Our Mission Statement
Since 1973 the Saginaw County Commission on Aging has provided many programs and services to meet the needs of older adults. Our Goal is to help older adults to continue living independently in their own homes. We also offer unlimited volunteer opportunities for older adults who desire to stay active and involved in the community.
The Saginaw County Commission on Aging has several programs and services to benefit the older adult. The following lists services and programs offered:
Friendly Commission on Aging staff answer questions, provide information and refer caller to an appropriate service. This is your first step to finding the help you need for yourself or a loved one. Making this call opens a variety of assistance and opportunity to make life easier. For more information call the main office at 989-797-6880 or TOLL FREE at 1-866-763-6336.
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Homebound elderly who are unable to prepare a well balanced meal receive a daily hot noon meal prepared in our own kitchen. Optional and special services include frozen meals, cold evening sacks, weekend services for at-risk elderly, and emergency shelf staple meals. Eligibility requirements: client must be age 60 or older, cannot drive, and does not have the capability to prepare or to acquire daily nutritional meals. To learn more about this program call the main office at 989-797-6880.
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Nutritionally balanced tasty noontime meals are served at senior centers throughout the county. Evening meals at the Eleanor Frank Center are provided seasonally. Monthly menus are provided. Centers provide special fitness programs, health related clinics, and pertinent educational programs plus social and recreational activities for participants.
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There are currently 13 senior centers located throughout Saginaw County. Centers and program sites offer nutritional, social, recreational and educational programs for seniors ages 60 and over.
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Professional caseworkers provide assistance with a variety of needs, such as arrangements for in-home services, housing problems, financial concerns, and prescription help. Caseworkers assess needs and offer recommendations for home care.
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An R.N. and Social Worker team provides a comprehensive needs assessment and assistance in arranging care for frail elders at risk of entering a nursing home.
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Door-to-door service to medical appointments, treatment clinics, senior center, essential shopping and other facilities. Rides must be prescheduled. Wheelchair lift service is available. Cost: $1.50 each way.
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Kinship Care Support Services offers assistance to adults aged 55 and over in Saginaw County who are raising grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other related minors. -- receive: case management services, information and referral, support groups, monthly newsletters, free educational and recreational events for the adults and children, emergency and respite care funds. SEE KINSHIP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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Low income seniors may qualify for one-time assistance for food purchases.
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The Saginaw County Commission on Aging is the sponsoring agency for the Dementia Advisory Board, which consists of service providers, caregivers, and community volunteers the goal of the Advisory Board is to improve the coordination of dementia services in Saginaw County, as well as providing community education relative to dementia.
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The Commission on Aging serves as the host site for legal services provided by:
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Lakeshore Legal Aid of Caro, MI for an appointment please call 1-866-552-2889.
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Legal Services of Eastern Michigan for an appointment please call 989-755-4465.
Seniors can meet with lawyers, at no charge, for consultation and referral.
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A collaborative effort between the Saginaw County Commission on Aging and the Saginaw County Sheriff's Department. This program is offered to Saginaw County residents, age 60 years and older, who are affected by severe forms of dementia related illnesses. It gives clients access to a transmitter bracelet that is designed to assist in the tracking and locating of people who have the tendency to wander.
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Persons with Parkinson's Disease and their family members are welcome to attend the support group program hosted by the Commission on aging. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm, excluding July and August. Support Group meets at the West Side Friendship Senior Center, 2112 W. Genesee, Saginaw, Michigan. Sessions feature guest speakers and group discussion.
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The Commission on Aging depends on charitable contributions to meet special needs and expand services to older adults. Gifts given as memorials, tributes or bequests, wills and estates assure that the agency can meet emergency and special needs. The "Circle of Friends" is an opportunity to honor a loved one, companion, colleague or friend by making a contribution in his/her name. "Circle of Friends" memorials are acknowledged with an engraved plate on a plaque in the main lobby of the Frank Center. Planned giving through wills, trusts, life insurance and securities can offer the donor tax advantages as well as provide an opportunity to give.
The Commission on Aging also receives funds from:
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Corporation for National & Community Service
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County of Saginaw Senior Millage
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Michigan Department of Transportation
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National Food & Shelter Board
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Region VII Area Agency on Aging
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State of Michigan, Federal, State and Local Funding
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Private Donations and Gifts
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