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Assistance The state MICAFE (Michigan's Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly) website: www.MiCAFEonline.org or follow link at bottom of page or call 1-877-664-2233 to find a site near you. A senior who is age 60 or older on a limited income may be eligible for the Michigan Bridge Card. The Bridge Card is money to buy food. Benefits range from $10 - $140 a month. The average monthly benefit is $60 a month. Call the Burnside Center at 517-279-6565 to make an appointment with a MICAFE Counselor. |
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MEDICARE MEDICAID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MICHIGAN'S COORDINATED ACCESS TO FOOD FOR THE ELDE BURNSIDE APPAREL
Home Care Assistance Program
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Branch County offers to its aging population a Home Care Assistance Program through the H. & C. Burnside Senior Center (Branch County Commission on Aging). The program is for seniors to maintain their independence by providing aides to assist them with activities of daily living that have become too difficult for them to perform.
Eligibility for the program include:
- Resident of Branch County
- Live alone or caring for an invalid
- Physically unable to perform own tasks
- Sixty (60) years of age
Types of service provided: Light housekeeping, laundry, personal care (bathing, hair care), grocery shopping, and doctor appointments.
RESPITE
H. & C. Burnside Senior Center (Branch County Commission on Aging )provides a service to relieve caregivers for a few hours to attend to other responsibilities when a senior needs continual supervision and care.
Funding the program is done with Federal, State, Millage and donated dollars. A donation is requested, but not required.
For more information contact the H. & C. Burnside Senior Center 517-279-6565 asking for the In-Home Service Coordinator.
CHORE SERVICE
This service helps seniors with heavier duties in the home. Calling the senior center arrangements can be made to have scheduled persons come to the client home to: rake leaves, shovel snow, wash windows, mow lawn, clean attic / garage, weed garden. Contact the senior center for assistance.
