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From: Leelanau County Senior Services & Alliance for Senior Housing
Contact: Connie Hintsala, 231-263-4040

Parade of Senior Homes- Leelanau County
Alliance for Senior Housing and the Leelanau County Senior Services will be hosting their Parade of Senior Homes bus tour. “These free tours were designed to help those looking towards the future to become educated on the senior housing choices in Leelanau County. We visit different types of homes including; independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing homes,” says Connie Hintsala, owner of the Alliance for Senior Housing. “Not only do we have a good time on the bus, but participants will be offered good food, have a chance to win a door prize, and most importantly receive great information about cost of facilities, funding options and VA benefits when it comes to housing.”

The Parade is scheduled for Friday, May 18th from 9am -3pm (approx.) This Parade will begin at the Leelanau County Senior Services at 8527 E. Government Center in Suttons Bay and the bus will leave promptly at 9am. The Leelanau Parade will include, Medilodge of Leelanau (formerly Tendercare) Cedar Creek Commons, Orchard Creek Healthcare, and Effie’s Assisted Living.
The tour is free but registration is required. To register for the Parade of Senior Homes bus tour, please call Leelanau Senior Services at 231-256-8121. 

Mrs. Hintsala concluded with “The best comment I heard from a participant was, ‘That’s not so scary, I could live there!’”
 
From: Alliance for Senior Housing, LLC
Contact: Connie Hintsala
Phone: 231-263-4040
Senior Housing Resource Recess
The Resource Recess is a fun way to learn about senior housing with other “kids” your age. Sponsored by Alliance for Senior Housing, LLC and done in a lighthearted format.
A delightful breakfast dessert and beverage will be provided, while becoming educated on all Northern Michigan has to offer in senior housing. Learn about the different types of senior housing, what they offer, cost and funding options. You’ll hear explanations about Medicare and Medicaid, VA funding and the MiChoice Waiver program. You’ll also meet vendors, (Greg Kish- elder law attorney, Adult Protective Services, Veterans Administration, Area Agency on Aging and Northern Michigan Community Action Agency), that will be able to advise or share their knowledge on how they can help with senior housing.

Also, there will be fun audience participation and you may even win a door prize!

There is no cost to attend. Date is Tuesday, May 22nd from 10am-11:30am at the Park Place Hotel. You must RSVP to Alliance for Senior Housing at 231-263-4040 or connie@AllianceforSeniorHousing.com.
Consumers Energy is widely promoting the array of assistance options available though the State of Michigan and non-profit agencies.   Click on assistance options above to find out more.
If you detect a fraud or scam aimed at seniors call
1-855-303-9470 for assistance. Hours of operation are 9:00 to 5:00 pm EST, Mon-Fri, and staffed by a team of investigators from the US Senate Special Committee on Aging. You can also contact them through their senior-friendly website www.aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline.  It features large print and simple navigation, with the option of changing text size, colors and other features.
Would you like to receive alerts on scams in the Grand Traverse County area? The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging offers a free service to alert seniors of scams that are being reported to law enforcement. You can receive notification via phone, email or both.  Click the orange link or picture to sign up for "The No Scam Zone"