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Area Agency on Aging

Region 9 Area Agency on AgingRegion 9 Area Agency on Aging

Our mission is to empower and advocate for individuals to live with dignity, independence, and personal choice.

If you are looking for services in your home,
call 800-219-2273

 

  • Visit Us:
    2569 US-23 South

    Alpena, MI 49707
  • Contact Us:
    989-358-4661
  • Send Us a Message:
    Aging@nemcsa.org

 


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Brochures
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging, What We Do - Planning, Working With Us: Doing Business With Us, Services and Programs

Read Region 9 AAA and Community-Based Care brochures. 

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AAA Services
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging, Services and Programs
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Adult Day Centers
Services and Programs

Learn about how adult day centers provide socialization, community, and support to adults and their caregivers. 

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A Matter of Balance
Health and Wellness Education

Concerned about you or a loved one falling? Sign up for this workshop for older adults concerned about falling and want to improve their balance, flexibility, and strength. 

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Area Agency on Aging In-Home Services
Services and Programs

In-Home services are critical in helping Older Adults to continue to live safely in their own homes.  These services provide assistance with activities of daily living for Older Adults who may have difficulty with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and housekeeping. 

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Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program
Services and Programs, Health and Wellness Education

Local senior centers are focal points for providing these daily, nutritionally-balanced meals. Meals are offered to adults aged 60 or older on a donation basis. By enjoying a meal at the senior center, you will also have an opportunity to socialize with your neighbors and peers. There are no income guidelines for participation.

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Caregiver Wellness Workshop
Health and Wellness Education

Learn the importance of self-care for caregivers, register for caregiver wellness workshops, and browse a variety of self-care programs. 

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Care Management
Services and Programs

Care Management (CM) offers people options to remain independent and living in their own homes. 

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Dementia Caregiver Series
Health and Wellness Education

Learn about and register for our three-session webinar and learn tools for caring for someone with dementia while taking care of yourself. 

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Dementia Consultations
Services and Programs, Caregiver Resource Center

Learn more about our Dementia Care Consultation Program, which provides caregivers with information and support.

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Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes
Services and Programs, Health and Wellness Education
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Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Health and Wellness Education

Sign up for an 15-week online weight management program. Lessons teach how to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. 

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Health & Wellness Education
Resources, Services and Programs, Health and Wellness Education

Access health and wellness education resources.

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Kinship Care
Services and Programs

Learn more about this program for relative care providers caring for related children. 

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Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Services and Programs

Learn about the role of Ombudmans in making sure that individuals in long-term care facilities are being advocated for.

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MI Choice Waiver Program
Services and Programs

MI Choice is a program that provides an array of Medicaid-covered nursing home services to anyone age 18 or older so that they can remain in their home with the same level of service.

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MI Options Program
Services and Programs

Learn about how the MI Options program helps individuals make informed decisions and have control over their long-term care needs. 

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Register for Education Workshop
Health and Wellness Education

Register for and learn more about our Health and Wellness Workshop.

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Personal Action Towards Health (Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain and Diabetes)
Health and Wellness Education

Learn more about our workshops on managing any chronic or long-term health condition.

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Health and Wellness Education

Sign up for the Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop to learn how to reduce your stress, locate helpful resources, and much more!

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