Tri-County Office on Aging

08/30/2026

🤔❓When am I able to change my Medicare advantage or drug plan?

Answer: You are able to change your Advantage or Drug Plan every year during Open Enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7). The plan change would begin January 1 of the following year.

You are also able to change your Advantage Plan a second time between January 1 and March 31. The change would begin the 1st of the following month.

🌟Need assistance with Medicare? 🌟

📞 Contact the Statewide MI Options Call Center at 1-800-803-7174 or contact TCOA at 517-887-1416 to schedule an appointment with a certified SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) counselor and get the support you need.

08/29/2026

Are you a Caregiver? September's MI Virtual Caregiver Support Groups are just around the corner!

💙MI Virtual Caregiver Support Groups offer a safe, understanding space to share experiences, talk through challenges, and connect with others who truly “get it.” These informal groups provide open conversation, reflection, and peer support with people walking a similar path.

🗓 Support Group Schedule (via Zoom):
• General Caregiver Group: 1st Monday | 5:30–7:00 PM
• Dementia Caregiver Group: 1st Wednesday | 5:00–6:30 PM
• Kinship Caregiver Group: 2nd Thursday | 10:00–11:30 AM

🔗 Join on Zoom: Meeting ID: 876 5118 1524
📞 Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799 (enter Meeting ID when prompted)

You don’t have to navigate caregiving alone — there’s a community here to support you. 🫶

08/28/2026

🥳🙌Coming Soon – Senior Congregate Dining at the Alfreda Schmidt Community Center!!

Join in for activities, connection, and great food to support wellness in mind, body, and spirit.

Serving meals at 12 noon Monday – Friday. *DINE-IN ONLY. NO TAKE-OUT.

What You'll Enjoy:
🌟Fresh, wholesome meals.
🌟Friendship and social connection.
🌟Educational presentations.
🌟Entertaining activities and special events.
🌟A welcoming atmosphere where everyone belongs.

Who Can Participate?
🎂Adults 60 years of age and older living in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

Meal Donation:
🎁No payment is required. Voluntary donations are appreciated and help support the programs.

To learn more, visit tcoa.org/service/nutrition/senior-congregate-dining-sites/ or call 1-888-224-3030 Option 5.

08/28/2026

A recent CNN article about Dolly Parton’s experience caring for her late husband shines a light on something many caregivers know well: when caring for someone you love, it can be easy to put your own health and well-being aside.

Caregiving is an act of love—but caregivers need care, too. ❤️

If you’re a caregiver in need of support, you’re not alone. TCOA offers a variety of resources, including an upcoming Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop to help you care for yourself while caring for others.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop:
📅 Tuesdays, October 13–November 17
📍 Delta Township District Library

Learn more: https://tcoa.org/service/health-and-wellness-workshops/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/

Like many caregivers, Dolly Parton didn’t take care of her own health while caring for her ailing husband. That’s not unusual, even among people with resources.

08/27/2026

Are you caring for someone with Dementia? Attend a free 6-week workshop for help!

If you are an active caregiver of a family member or friend with dementia living at home, The Savvy Caregiver® Program will help you gain special skills and knowledge you will need to be successful.

In this workshop you will:
- Understand the impact of dementia on you and the person with dementia.

And learn how to:
- Manage daily life
- Take control and set goals
- Communicate more effectively
- Strengthen family resources
- Feel better about your caregiving situation
- Take care of you!

Upcoming Workshops:

ELPL - East Lansing Public Library
Wednesdays Sept 30 - Nov 4
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

For a full list of Savvy Caregiver Workshops, visit https://tcoa.org/.../health-and.../savvy-caregiver-program/.

Sessions are free to attend but donations are accepted. The person with dementia cannot live in a 24/7 care facility. To register, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email [email protected].

*Workshops made available in whole or part with funding from the Federal Older Americans Act and MDHHS/Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports through the TCOA.

08/25/2026

We're enjoying the sunshine at the Farmers Market at the Capitol today! 👋 🌞 If you're in downtown Lansing, come say hi, grab some swag, and learn all about TCOA's supports and services!

08/24/2026

Do you have concerns about falling? Don't miss these upcoming A Matter of Balance Workshops this September!

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and may restrict their activities because of these fears. MATTER OF BALANCE is an 8-session workshop designed to improve balance, flexibility, and strength, helping people reduce fall risks, strengthen their confidence, and become more active.

In an educational support-group style, MATTER OF BALANCE helps people to:
- View falls and fear of falling as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risks
Participants also learn and practice exercises to help with balance.

Upcoming Workshops:

Eaton Rapids Medical Center
Tues. Sept 22 - Nov 10
9:00 am - 11:00 am

For a full list of A Matter of Balance Workshops, visit https://tcoa.org/.../health-and.../matter-of-balance/.

Workshop is free of charge, but donations accepted. To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email [email protected]

*Workshops made available in whole or part with funding from the Federal Older Americans Act and MDHHS/Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports through the TCOA. This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright 1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.

08/24/2026

Check us out at the Capitol TOMORROW!! 🥳🥕🫑🍎

TCOA is excited to participate in the Farmers Market at the Capitol on Tuesday, August 25th. The market is open 9am-2pm, so be sure to swing by and say hi - we will have tons of info about TCOA's programs and services. 💚🧡💜

08/24/2026

🍂Join us for the 41st Annual Dinner and Auction- The Harvest Circle: Roots and Resilience Gala, hosted by Tri-County Office on Aging and Jackson®.🍂

Enjoy an elegant meal with silent and live auctions, games, and a cash bar in support of programs that honor the dignity and independence of older adults and adults with disabilities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties!

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Eagle Eye Banquet Center, Bath Township
Registration at 5:30 PM | Event begins at 6:00 PM

✨ The Harvest Circle: Roots and Resilience Gala reflects the bounty and joy present when our community joins in support, solidarity, and safety. Rooted in the spirit of the season, we gather in celebration of living, giving, growing, growing older, and thriving together. Help us build a world where everyone can age with safety, dignity, and connection. Warmth, generosity, and care will be abundant in this space.

🎟️ Individual Tickets – $100
🤝 Sponsorships Available

Reserve your place at the table:
🔗 tcoa.org/tcoa-events

For questions, contact Heather at [email protected] or (517) 887-1377.