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Senior Times - October 2022 Branch County Improving
Lives of Seniors
By: Pat Fosdick, Senior Times
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A Different Kind of SENIOR Living
We treat our Senior residents like family. Bronson House is an Adult Foster Care. Licensed for five private rooms.
• Personalized care for Seniors
• Experienced, professional Staff • Monitored medications
• Dementia care
• Respite care
• Private pay – reasonably priced
269-343-6355 • communitylivingoptions.org
Providing services for Veterans and their families.
• Branch County Commission on Aging is the new vendor for home deliv- ered and congregate meals effective October 1, 2022.
• Medical Transportation and Chore Services are available through the Commission on Aging. Currently accepting requests for Fall Clean-Up. Call (517) 279-6565.
• Burnside Senior Center will have a program honoring Veterans on Wednesday, November 9, 10am.
• The Kinship Group is available for families where grandparents are raising grandchildren or other family members are raising related children.
• The MMAP office is hosting a “Welcome to Medicare” event especially for those new to Medicare or others with questions. Open enrollment starts October 15 and runs through December 7. MMAP counselors are available by appointment. Call (517) 279-6565.
Albion Health &
Wellness Action Team
By: Pat Fosdick, Senior Times
• Forks Senior Center is adding a “Move Well” exercise class on Tuesday morning. There are exercise classes each day of the week. See page 16.
• Oaklawn “Life After Loss” support group runs through November 9 from 1:30-3pm on Wednesdays.
• “Companion Pet” provides a non-living companion to people who are unable to care for a real pet. To apply for a grant, call CareWell Services at (269) 966-2450.
• Calhoun County Public Health Dept. (CCPHD) Albion office has moved to 115 Marketplace. Vaccination walk-in hours are Thursdays 7-11am and 1-4pm.
• CCPHD will hold a flu clinic at the Albion Office on October 7 and in Tekonsha October 8.
• Summit Pointe announced that “988” is the national emergency suicide number. The number won’t necessarily connect to local resources, but will provide assistance immediately.
• Survivors of suicide loss support group is held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6-7:30pm at Willard Library.
BATTLE CREEK HOUSING COMMISSION
SENIOR HOUSING
The Battle Creek Housing Commission Provides Seniors Comfortable Living at an Affordable Price!
CHERRY HILL MANOR
• One Bedroom Apartments
• Located on Public Bus Line
• Residents’ Community Rm & Meals
• Computer/Card Game Rm./Library
• Parking next to Building
• Antenna & Cable Options
• Pet Friendly Building
• Utilities included/
Online Rent Payment Option
• Secured Building Entry/ Brick Construction
Cherry Hill Manor
Located at 10 Clay St.
Kellogg Manor
Located at 250 Champion St.
KELLOGG MANOR
• Studio & One Bedroom Apartments • Located on Public Bus Line
• Residents’ Community Room
• Some Garages Available/
Pkg. Next to Bldg.
• Antenna & Cable Options
• Pet Friendly Building
• Utilities Included/
Online Rent Payment Option
• Secured Building Entry/ Brick Construction
APPLY AT 250 Champion St. Monday-Friday
7am-noon or 1-4pm 965-0591 www.battlecreekhousing.org
Federal Benefits and Programs Emergency Assistance Benefits County Burial Benefits
(269) 969-6735
190 East Michigan Avenue, Third Floor Battle Creek, Michigan calhouncountymi.gov/departments/veterans_affairs/index.php
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