The federal Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services for older adults and their caregivers in Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee Counties, including Home Delivered Meals, personal care, respite for caregivers, etc. The current law expires at the end of September, … Read More
Valley Area Agency on Aging is seeking NEW licensed providers for the Home and Community Based services in Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee counties in the following categories: In-Home Services Lawn & Snow Removal Licensed Adult Foster Care/Assisted Living Licensed … Read More
RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Genesee, Lapeer & Shiawassee Counties is recruiting adults 55+ who may have a couple of hours a week to help their neighbors. RSVP matches volunteers with 32 local organizations to make an impact … Read More
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program October 15th – December 7th Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan. Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare. Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan. Switch from a … Read More
The extreme hot weather can be hazardous to one’s health. Seniors are especially vulnerable to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Please take precautions. Check on your elderly neighbors, family, and friends. Here are a few tips to help everyone, especially … Read More
Families in crisis frequently think the only choice for their loved one is a nursing home. But there are alternatives. Valley Area Agency on Aging (VAAA) currently receives funding from Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) to provide MI Choice … Read More
Directly from National: Members of the House and Senate will be back in their districts and states next week for the Memorial Day recess. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with your lawmakers and continue advocating for FY … Read More
Valley Area Agency on Aging (VAAA) is pleased to announce that their Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been named “Outstanding National Service Program” for 2018! This prestigious award recognizes individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations for their commitment to volunteerism, … Read More
Winners will be honored at June 5 celebration in East Lansing LANSING, MICH. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the 38 winners of the 2018 Governor’s Service Awards. The winners are individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were selected for … Read More
Learn ways to avoid being scammed on home repair, payday loans, email scams and more at the Flint Public Library Scam Alert protection series. The series starts April 20th and ends May 11th. Click here to download the “Scam Alert” … Read More