You will be able to purchase two (2) vouchers every four (4) months.  If you are between 60-64 years old and have a medical condition, you must furnish a prescription from your doctor to be eligible for monthly service.  The cost of a voucher is $10.00 and has a value of $20.00.  You may purchase vouchers for yourself or someone whom you are the named representative for. This info must be on file in our office. 

Medical transportation may be provided for those seniors who are unable to get to medical appointments. This service is for NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ONLY.  There is no cost to you, our drivers are volunteers.  Rides are limited to one ride per week and you must give us a minimum of at least one week advanced notice.  Rides are not quaranteed, we do our best to find a volunteer to help with your appointment.

Project Lifesaver’s mission is to use state of the art technology in assisting those who care for victims of Alzheimer’s and other Related Metal Dysfunction Disorders (ARMD) and victims who become lost. These victims include the elderly and even the youngest in our community
who are afflicted with Down’s Syndrome and Autism. There are no boundaries - no one is immune! Victims of ARMD tend to wander from their homes. Project Lifesaver places personalized radio transmitters on identified persons with ARMD. These transmitters assist caregivers and local emergency agencies in locating those who cannot help themselves.

LCCOA, 911 Emergency Response and the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Department are working in conjuction to provide Project Lifesaver in Leelanau County. For more information contact the LCCOA at 256-8121.

A person wears a small pendant with an emergency call button on it.  When there is an emergency, the button is pressed and 9-1-1 is called.  There is no monitoring fee, service charges or contract.  There is a one time cost to purchase the system.  Sliding scale assistance begins at 200% or below poverty level. 

File of Life is a mini medical history posted on the outside of one's refrigerator where fire and rescue personnel are trained to look for it.  It can also be carried in a wallet or purse.  Free of charge at the Commission on Aging.

Covers initital dental visit costs and membership into the Dental Clinics North for those without insurance or means to pay.  Must be at 200% or below poverty level.

The medical equipment loan closet has a supply of walkers, canes, shower benches, toilet risers, commodes, wheelchairs, etc., that have been donated to loan out to seniors who have a need.  There is no charge for the equipment.  Please call our office to see if a certain piece of equipment is available. 

Newer cell phones have the capability of calling 911 without a monthly contract.   People donate their used cell phones which we test and give out to any senior who needs one.  They can be charged up and used at home or on the road, any where that you can receive a signal.  There is no charge for a 911 cell phone.   Please call our office to see if we have any phones available.