Tri-County Office on Aging

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Tri-County Office on Aging The mission of the Tri-County Office on Aging is to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population.

We connect people who need help to service providers, volunteers, donors, businesses, and governments throughout the counties of Clinton, Ingham, and Eaton. TCOA provides Information and Assistance, Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program, Project Choices, Meals on Wheels, and many other services for the community. Many services are provided at no or low-cost or have fees based on a sliding scale. TCOA lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

🤩👏The Volunteer Spotlight for October is... Gloria, a volunteer representative on the TCOA Advisory Council! Gloria also...
10/13/2026

🤩👏The Volunteer Spotlight for October is... Gloria, a volunteer representative on the TCOA Advisory Council! Gloria also serves as the TCOA Advisory Council Outreach Subcommittee Chair.

About Gloria:

"It has been truly an honor to be appointed by my Commissioners in Eaton and Ingham Counties to serve on TCOA Advisory Council.

My work life has been in the private sector, except for the last 5 years I had an opportunity to work at the University of Maryland, Center of Aging as a research assistant – tracking how communities around the world embrace their aging population with programs that give opportunities for retirees to give back to their community in a significant way. Moving to Lansing in 2008, TCOA became a great fit for my retirement years, and they have not disappointed me. Community Service is very important to me and our communities.

At TCOA, I have had opportunities to facilitate all the Evidence-Based Programs, worked with MSAC (Michigan Senior Advocates Council) advocating for senior health legislation in Lansing, and currently serve as chairwoman of TCOA Advisory Council outreach sub-committee. Working with a team of TCOA staff and volunteers, we educate our community on aging services available to Michigan’s older residents. Our goals are to create, build, and strengthen community relationships. In 2027, we aim to increase outreach to rural communities in the TCOA service area. Please reach out to TCOA if you would like to have a presentation about TCOA services in your community. AGING is not easy but programs and services that TCOA offers make it EASIER.

On a personal note, my husband and I were in an accident on the first of the year. After recovering, the first call I made was to TCOA. I needed transportation options as our car was totaled. One call to TCOA set me on the right track! The friendships that I have formed will be everlasting. TCOA has truly become part of my extended family."

✨Thank you, Gloria, for all of your advocacy and volunteerism for older adults and for the entire community!✨

For more information about volunteering, please contact us at [email protected] or apply at tcoa.org/volunteer. 💓

Are you a Kinship Caregiver? Don't miss these Lunch & Learn Sessions hosted by the Michigan Kinship Care Resource Center...
10/13/2026

Are you a Kinship Caregiver? Don't miss these Lunch & Learn Sessions hosted by the Michigan Kinship Care Resource Center at MSU!

📆Date: 2nd Tuesday of Each Month (that's today!)
🕛Time: 12pm-1pm
📍Location: Virtual

Event Details: "The KCRC is inviting you to join us for a lunch and learn information session to learn more about the services we provide to kinship caregivers."

Register at https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9u1cwPvIS0wTRA.

Our partners at MSU Extension provide free, online health programs on various topics, such as disease management, stress...
10/12/2026

Our partners at MSU Extension provide free, online health programs on various topics, such as disease management, stress management, and better sleep.

Below are just a few of the options available:
- Chronic Pain PATH Workshop—October 15-December 10, 2026, 1:30-3:30 PM ET
- Chronic Disease Toolkit—October 28-December 2, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET

More options are available online. For more information and registration visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_health/virtual-health-programs-calendar

🫶Are you a Caregiver? Don't forget about these monthly support groups providing opportunities to connect with others in ...
10/11/2026

🫶Are you a Caregiver? Don't forget about these monthly support groups providing opportunities to connect with others in the Michigan caregiving community!

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.

Do you provide care to another adult? Don't miss these upcoming Caregiver Workshops starting in the next few weeks throu...
10/10/2026

Do you provide care to another adult? Don't miss these upcoming Caregiver Workshops starting in the next few weeks throughout the Tri-county area.

Know that you are not alone in your caregiving journey. 🫶

📅 Click on each image for more details, and view all upcoming classes at https://tcoa.org/service/health-and-wellness-workshops/.

📞 Register by calling 517-887-1465 or emailing [email protected]. All programs are offered at no cost. Donations welcome!

October 9 is !This day highlights biases about aging and reminds us that the way we talk about aging affects how we thi...
10/09/2026

October 9 is !

This day highlights biases about aging and reminds us that the way we talk about aging affects how we think about it. Those thoughts can influence everything from individual health outcomes to societal structures that help or hurt the aging population.

And guess what? That’s ALL of us! We’re ALL aging. 😉

Today, let’s celebrate growing older and recognize the strength, dignity, and contributions of people at every age.

Join TCOA in fighting ageism today and every day!

🔎 Learn more: https://www.asaging.org/ageism-awareness/



Images Description:
Facts about aging in the attached graphics:

1. Older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging live 7.5 years longer than those with a less positive perception of aging.

2. Did you know? In 2024, 15.7 million U.S. adults age 60+ were racial and ethnic minorities, a number projected to rise to 26.6 million by 2040.

3. In 2024, 11.64 million Americans age 65+ were in the labor force.

👋Meet Madison! TCOA’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Supervisor! TCOA’s SHIP Program offers free, unbi...
10/08/2026

👋Meet Madison! TCOA’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Supervisor!

TCOA’s SHIP Program offers free, unbiased guidance from trained staff and volunteers to help individuals understand Medicare eligibility, enrollment, and coverage, as well as Medicare supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, and Part D prescription drug coverage.🩺💊

Learn from Madison about her role:

“I am responsible for the SHIP counselors including all of the volunteers - our program is volunteer driven. I am also responsible for completing all of the reports and trainings for volunteers.

"I enjoy working with individuals from the community, whether they are new to Medicare and stressed with all of the different options, or someone who wants to meet to review their coverage with us.

"SHIP Counselors meet with individuals to help sort through their Medicare coverage, and I find it rewarding to see the relief I can bring to others by easing their stress. This work is meaningful to me when someone tells me how much our program helped them, whether that was answering a quick question, reviewing their Medicare coverage, or helping with billing errors. I enjoy getting to meet new people and helping them review this stressful process.”

📞Do you need help navigating 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 counselor and get the support you need.

* This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $82,981 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.

🎉TCOA is hiring!Full-time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including—but not limited to—medical, dental, vision, ...
10/07/2026

🎉TCOA is hiring!

Full-time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including—but not limited to—medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer-paid pension.

We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees.

APPLY TODAY at tcoa.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Full-Time Positions:
RN Case Manager

Part-Time Positions:
Dining Site Coordinator- Stockbridge

TCOA needs your help! 👋 Check out this list of our top volunteer needs, and learn how you can make a big difference in y...
10/06/2026

TCOA needs your help! 👋 Check out this list of our top volunteer needs, and learn how you can make a big difference in your community!

Clinton County:
🚗Meals on Wheels drivers urgently needed in Clinton County.

Eaton County:
🚗Delivering Meals on Wheels in the following areas:
- Delta Township
- Grand Ledge
- Eaton Rapids

Ingham County
❤️‍🩹Volunteering as a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Counselor.

🧑‍🍳Central Kitchen Food Production Line (9am-1pm Mon-Fri) OR packing meal boxes (12 noon - 2pm on Wednesdays).

🚗Delivering Meals on Wheels in Greater Lansing for the following:
- West Willow/North MLK Area on Mondays.
- W. Mt Hope/MLK Area on Mondays.

🚗Meals on Wheels drivers urgently needed in Rural Ingham.
*Meal Pick-Up for Rural Ingham occurs at 10:30am

*Pick-Up Locations will be in the same local area as the delivery route.

Learn more and apply at tcoa.org/volunteer/ or call Kayla Nichols at 517-887-1487.

Please share and spread the word — helping us find volunteers helps us continue serving those who rely on these programs and services every day. 🌟

Happy Active Aging Week! 💪❤🧠This week, October 5 - 11, is a time to celebrate how older adults can thrive in all aspects...
10/05/2026

Happy Active Aging Week! 💪❤🧠

This week, October 5 - 11, is a time to celebrate how older adults can thrive in all aspects of life—physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, and environmental.

Looking for ways to stay active and connected - living your best life at any age? TCOA’s Health & Wellness programs offer opportunities to learn, move, connect, and support your well-being. 🧘‍♀️🤝

🌟 Find something that inspires you to thrive!

Learn more about Active Aging Week at activeagingweek.com and explore TCOA’s Health & Wellness programs at tcoa.org/service/health-and-wellness-workshops/.

Address

5303 S Cedar Street, Ste 1
Lansing, MI
48911

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15178871440

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