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SOC's Information
and Assistance programs exist to provide timely information
and personal assistance to seniors and their families in matters
such as home care agencies, senior housing, Medicare, transportation,
health and human services, senior resources and more. If you
have a question, I&A is the place to start! |
| Case Coordination
It takes great patience and understanding
to learn what another person wants, needs and feels. Our Case
Coordination program helps seniors who need extra attention. Read
more >>
Appropriate services are arranged, along with ongoing personal
contact as needed. Though seniors are referred to Case Coordination
for a variety of reasons, our social workers always focus
on the client’s self-determination, empowerment and
dignity.
Call Nina Mondalek, BSW at 313.882.9600 Ext. 241 or e-mail
socninam@yahoo.com for assistance.
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| Medical Equipment
and Lending Closet
Has a hospital stay, recent injury
or just coming-of-age as a senior presented a need for
medical equipment? Services for Older Citizens has a
medical loan closet with equipment and supplies for seniors
to borrow at no charge. Read
more >>
SOC relies on the generous donations from our community
to keep the loan closet full. Our supplies of items constantly
change depending on seniors’ needs, as well as donations
received. If there is a specific item you need that is not
on the list, please call and we will place you on a “Need
List.”
Items SOC often has in the Lending Closet:
- Wheelchairs/Accessories: standard wheelchairs, cushions
and trays
- Crutches, Walkers, and Canes/Accessories: crutches,
folding walkers (with or without wheels), rolling walkers
with folded seat, canes, quad canes, walker extensions,
replacement tips, trays, baskets for walkers, tennis balls
for gliding.
- Bath and Shower Accessories: bath benches (with or without
back), transfer tub benches, extended foot brushes, extended
back sponges, safety tub bars, portable shower heads
- Toileting Items: commode chairs and raised toilet seats
(accepted only if new), adult incontinence briefs (with
or without tabs: all sizes), male guards, feminine products,
under pads, flannel rubber bed pads, disposable washcloths
- Aids for Daily Living: reachers, dressing sticks, sock
aides, step stools, cast and bandage protectors, long shoe
horns, 42” leg lifters, pill boxes, magnifying glasses,
bedside support rails, ramps
- Cushions: gel foam
- Nutritional supplements
- Miscellaneous items: procedure masks, latex gloves,
diaper wipes, standard head phones, telephones, fans
SOC welcomes all donations to help keep our medical and
supply closet full. Items that we often run low on
are adult incontinence briefs, male guards and feminine products.
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Tax Preparation
Assistance (Feb through Apr)
SOC works with AARP Tax-Aide to offer free, quality, confidential
tax preparation service. Please note that those taxpayers
with complex tax returns will be advised to seek professional tax
assistance. Tax preparation assistance will be available
on specific dates at Services for Older Citizens by appointment
only. Check the Special Events page
during tax season for more information on dates and times. |
Flu Vaccine Clinics
(Oct and Nov)
Each year, SOC offers flu shot/pneumonia
shot clinics in conjunction with the Visiting Nurse Association at
our facility. The vaccine is especially recommended for people
65 and older. The vaccinations, which are covered by Medicare, are
available by appointment only. Please bring
your Medicare card, driver’s license or Michigan identification,
and any supplemental health insurance card. Check the
Special Events page in the fall for more information. |
Medicare Open Enrollment Oct. 15 - Dec. 7
Prescription Drug and Medicare Advantage Plans
If you are a Medicare beneficiary,
you are eligible for Medicare prescription drug coverage regardless
of your income, health status, or current prescription expenses. Read
more >>
Everyone eligible for Medicare has the chance to review and make changes to their Medicare coverages for the new calendar year. You can change your prescription drug coverage as well as any supplemental or Medicare Advantage plans you've elected. SOC has partnered with the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), which has trained volunteers who can provide assistance. To receive individual
assistance with a volunteer, please call SOC at 313.882.9600
to schedule a one-hour appointment.
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Friendly Visits
Friendly visits, sociable phone calls, reading, writing and rides
are all small things that can make a huge difference.
If you would like to receive assistance, call Heidi Uhlig at 313.882.9600 Ext. 247, email socheidi@yahoo.com. |
Transportation
Service (PAATS)
Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Service (PAATS) is a service
of SmartBus and is not managed by SOC. PAATS offers low-cost transportation
for seniors and disabled persons of any age in Harper Woods, the
five Grosse Pointes, and the area bounded by 11 Mile Road, Gratiot,
Chalmers and Lake St. Clair/Detroit River.
Service is available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 36-hour
advance reservation is requested, but same-day service may
be available if time and space allow. Please call 313.343.2580
36 hours in advance for a reservation.
Click
here to see the PAATS service page. |
Escort Driver
Volunteer drivers are available to provide rides to the doctor's
office when other transportation becomes difficult or unavailable.
To request this service, call SOC at 313.882.9600. |
For
more information on any of these programs
Please contact:
Debbie Liang
phone: 313.882.9600 ext. 249
email: socdebliang@yahoo.com
Heidi Uhlig
phone: 313.882.9600 ext. 247
email: socheidi@yahoo.com
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