Area Agency on Aging Region IIIB

Serving Seniors in Calhoun and Barry Counties

Burnham Brook is one of 16 Area Agencies on Aging in the state of Michigan. Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Calhoun and Barry counties. It provides a variety of in-home and community services that enable older adults to continue living independently at home or a chosen residence for as long as possible. These services include: Care management, Information and Assistance, Meals, In-home services, Legal assistance, Guardianship, Transportation, Health Promotion, and Caregiver Support

Persons age 60 and over are eligible for services. There is no income requirement. However, priority will be given to older adults who appear to be in greatest social or economic need. Funds are provided by the Older Americans Act and the Older Michiganians Act.

Informative Websites for Seniors click here

Service Provider Forms Downloads click here

For a list of contracted organizations, click here

To find out about Area Agency on Aging services nationwide, call the toll-free Eldercare Locator number at 1-800-677-1116 or go their Web site at www.eldercare.gov

For more information on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Bill, click here.

Senior Advocacy Issues

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (Information and Advocacy alerts) www.n4a.org

National Council on Aging (Information and Advocacy alerts) www.ncoa.org

Burnham Brook is now offering a new meal program for seniors. The program, called Senior Meal Choice, is available to residents of Barry and Calhoun counties age 60 and over. For more information, click here.

If you would like to serve on the Governing Board or Advisory Council for the Region IIIIB Area Agency on Aging, please click here for an application.

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