Department on Aging

Beth Eurich, LBSW - Director
Jessica Somerlott, LBSW - Senior Services Manager
Patty Gomez - Programing Services Manager
Jessica Foss - Nutrition Services Manager

Bay County Building
515 Center Avenue, Suite 202
Bay City, Michigan 48708-5941
Voice: (989) 895-4100
Fax: (989) 895-4094
Toll-free: 1-877-229-9960
[email protected]

Bay County Department on Aging is dedicated to providing continued opportunities for the 60+ population within our community by maintaining independence, offering social opportunities, and enhancing their lives through quality services in a cost-effective manner.

 

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Great Lakes Loons Baseball Day Trip - Thursday, August 23rd

Department on Aging Quarterly Report January - March 2017 

 Making Sense Of Memory Loss- A guide to community resources for people with memory loss in Bay County.

 

 The Secrets of Aging Well - Live long and prosper is something we all want to achieve especially as we age.  The Web MD article talks about ways you can fight off Father Time.The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest and most comprehensive examinations of aging ever conducted have sited six bullet points to help realize the secret of aging well. continue the storySource: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/secrets-of-aging-well

Become a Department on Aging Volunteer ~ you choose the program and how often you want to give of your time and talent.  We utilize volunteers to help carry out our mission of maintaining independence, offering social opportunities and enhancing quality of life to our Bay County Seniors who need the assistance.  Our volunteer core play an enormous effort in achieving that goal.   Volunteering has surprising benefits to make it a win-win situation.  http://www.helpguide.org/articles/work-career/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm.  For more information on  how you can become a volunteer call the main office at 895-4100.  Currently in great need of Food Commodities Distributors - once a month deliver a box of food to homebound seniors.

Elder Abuse:Over 50? Mistreated? Help is available. Call the Bay County Department on Aging at 989-895-4100 for information and to learn about available services. If you suspect abuse, call 1-855-444-3911 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

Guidelines for Out of Home Placement