ELDER SERVICES

ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES


2864 Ashmun
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-5250 or 1-800-726-0093 FAX 632-5266
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: None
SERVICES: Direct Services:   Elderly Heating Program

CHIPPEWA COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN’S CLUB


Box 553
609 W. 4th (Clubhouse on off Meridan by the Water Tower Across from Tendercare)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-9272
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FEE: $6.00 per year-membership dues
ELIGIBILITY: Membership is open to all persons 55 years of age or older.
SERVICES: This agency promotes, encourages and aids in establishing local, federal and state programs and other services that may be beneficial to all senior citizens.  Home Health services and Health Care.  Programs also provide educational, recreational, cultural and craft activities.  Public Enrichment Program - books donated to seniors.
Meetings:
Pot Luck - third Monday of each month
Board Meetings - last Tuesday of each month
Business Meetings - last Tuesday of each month
Cribbage - Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. at Clubhouse
Dance - first Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Clubhouse
Carpet Bowling - Wednesday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Runs ads in Evening News on upcoming events.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY


525 Ashmum, Box 70
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-3363 or 1-800-562-4963
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE:    None
SERVICES: SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMMING - These programs perform planning, service coordination and advocacy for senior citizens, and serve as community focal points, along with the senior citizens, for information for and about older citizens.  Direct services include information and referral, outreach to isolated persons, health screening and tax assistance.  They also provide homemaker aide, transportation, counseling, recreation, respite care, personal care, Meals on Wheels and congregate nutrition meals through fifteen senior centers in the U.P.
HEALTH PROGRAM: Senior’s blood pressure,
NEWSPAPER: The “Communicator” sent to area seniors
SENIOR CITIZEN/HANDICAPPED IN-HOME SERVICE PRO: Comprehensive functional assessment of persons aged 60 and older who are at risk of institutionalization.  Arranges and schedules existing community based health, social services and possible support systems.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (AKA Family Independence Agency)


463 E. 3 Mile
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
632-3377
FAX: 635-4173
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F 24 Hour Protective Services for Adult/Children 632-4545
FEE: None
SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Family Assistance, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance Program.  Services include:
 
Adoption Specialist
Child Foster Care and Licensing Delinquent Program (Referrals by Court) Shelter Homes (Short term, emergency placement for children)
Chore Services Homebound (Adults and Families) Adult Foster Care (Placement)
Day Care and Day Care Aide Licensing (Home/Sitters) Employment Services (To those on Assistance Program)
Volunteer Service Program Adult Protective Services
Child Protective Services State Emergency Relief Program
State Emergency Relief Program/Heat Medical Transportation
Family Support/Specialist Indian Outreach

CHIPPEWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT


DIVISION: HOME HEALTH SERVICES, HOSPICE SERVICES
Private duty care services
635-1568
24 Hour Service
SERVICES: Home Health offers comprehensive home health care.  The purpose is to provide quality and appropriate care to clients in their own homes assisting them and their families to achieve maximum independence and improved quality of life.  Skilled nursing services include such treatments as giving injections and aide services involve help with bathing and exercises.  Therapy services provide restoration therapy and maintenance programs.

DETOUR SENIORS


214 Dawson
Detour Village, MI  49725
297-8781
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Lunch provided on Wednesdays and Fridays

INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN, INC


2956 Ashmun St. (M-129)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-6896
8:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m.
SERVICES: Services are provided to eligible members of the ten Indian communities that are members of the agency. The services and programs provided included, but are not limited to: Elderly Outreach Program

PICKFORDSENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION CNETER


Pickford Township Hall, Main Street
Pickford  MI  49774
647-2204
Lunch at Noon, Mon, Wed, and Fri.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


2861 Ashmun St.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

(906) 632-4200 or 1-800-772-1213
SERVICES: Assists the pubilc in claiming retirement, survior disability, supplemental security income and Medicare benefits. Processes application for SSI account numbers and assures that individual social secuity earning records are maintained.

SAULT TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS KEWADIN CASINO-Senior’s Day


2186 Shunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
635-7799
Thursdays 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
SERVICE: Shuddle pick up in the morning, brunch upstairs Kewadin, and  rides home.

SAULT TRIBE ELDERCARE


2076 Shunk
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-4971 or toll free 1-888-711-7356
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Sault Tribe members and their spous age 60 and older. Provides in-home services for Native elders, including Personal care, Respite Care, and Homemaking Assistance in the seven county services area. Also provide lunches and varies activities.

SAULT TRIBE Recreation Programs


Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Center
2 Ice Circle
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
(906) 635-7465 ext. 51003
SERVICES: There are many exercise related activities such as
the daily walking track, and the gentle exercise at Body Recall for streching and
sthrengthening for seniors.And people coming out of physical therapy.
Maintain and regain strength and flexibility for life long activities and independence.
Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday through out the year with seasonal breaks.
$2 donation Suggested per class. Demonstrations available for organizations.

ST. MARY’S PARISH NURSING PROGRAM


377 Maple
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
632-3381
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SERVICES: A cooperative effort of LSSU Wellness Care Center And St. Mary’s Church to serve the health needs of the parish Community. Coordinate community medication safety programs and work with a winter waling program. A variety of health promotional activities are conducted as parishioner needs indicate.

SUPERIOR HEALTH ALLAINCE


2864 Ashmun
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
632-5277
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: None, must be Michigan Medicare eligible
SERVICES: Managed Health Care program established to meet the needs of the Medicare population. Members choose a Primary Care Provider to oversee all health care including referrals for specialty services.  Medicaid co-payments for pharmacy and vision are waived under this program.  Benefits to members include: easy and improved access to care, wide network of providers and a decrease in paper work and financial worries.  Free health promotion and educational classes are offered to all members.  Fully covered Michigan Medicaid recipients p>

TENDERCARE / SAULT STE MARIE


1011 Meridian
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-1518
Open 24 hours a day
FEE: Private pay, Medicaid and Medicare
SERVICES: Skilled nursing services to those people unable to care for themselves in a home setting, to rehabilitate a person to reach their maximum potential as to be able to return home.  Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychiatric service, therapeutic diet and 24 hour skilled nursing services.

TRAID


632-3363 Bruce Beaudoin
TRAID provides an opportunity for the exchange of information between seniors and agencies that work with and for them. TRAID sponsors such things as : Crime Prevention Programs, Personal Safety Tips, Public Awareness Campaigns, Public Education and Training, and Getting the Word Out on Various Fraud and Scams. TRAID will help with anything that is important to the older citizens of Chippewa County.

UPCAP (UPPER PENINSULA COMMISSION FOR AREA PROGRESS) - Care Management


519 Court, Suite 2
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-9835or 1-800-33UPCAP
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F
Sliding Fee
SERVICES: Assist Upper Peninsula residents who are candidates for nursing home care or are currently in a nursing home.   UPCAP Care Management is aimed specifically at helping people understand their choices when thinking about nursing home care and, whenever possible, Care Management will suggest a package of services that may allow the loved one to remain in the home.  Care Management uses Teams of Registered Nurses and Social Workers to assess the needs of persons who qualify for services.

U.P. Long Term Care Connection

2956 Ashumn
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-9835
Otion Counselors available for Mackinac, Chippewa, and Luce Counties
(906) 280-3497 Jason's cell phone number
(906) 390-8915 Jennifer's cell phone number
Services: Provides consumers with a single point of entry to access information, resources and assistance when navigation the long-term care system. Counselors will provide an array of options available based on the comsumers circumstance. The entire process is cneterd upon the principal of ensuring that individuals are provided timely, unbiased and appropriate information to enable informed comsumer choice in planning for and utilizing long-term care services. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your local Options Counselor or dial 2-1-1.

UPPER PENINSULA HOME NURSING/EASTERN REGION


546 Ashmun
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-7644
FAX: 632-7670 or 1-800-257-1445
24 hour service/office hours 8 - 5
FEE: We bill all insurance programs directly and no bills are ever received    by our patients.
SERVICES: Provides a full range of services including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Dietary Consulting, Personal Care and Skilled Nursing.  We also provide medical transportation for our patients in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties.  CHAP accredited.

U.P. SENIOR HELP LINE U.P. Area Agency on Aging/UPCAP


Box 606
Escanaba, MI  49829
1-800-33-UPCAP (87227)
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F
SERVICES: Operates an extensive Upper-Peninsula wide, toll free telephone information and referral service to help families and friends find Information about available community services for older people.

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