Today is Older Michiganians Day!

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.

Today, May 1, is Older Michiganians Day! Learn more and access the Special Livestream Event on Wednesday May 1st from 10:30 am - 12:15 p.m. 

This week is also Senior Action Week, a time to raise our collective voices in support of this year's chosen advocacy issues:

• SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
• SUPPORT FAMILY AND INFORMAL CAREGIVERS
• EXPAND ACCESS TO MI CHOICE
• INCREASE ACCESS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES

Meals on Wheels Charity Golf Outing: Join TCOA on June 11!

Join TCOA and Event Sponsor, Jackson National Life Insurance Company®, for an 18-hole golf scramble to benefit Meals on Wheels and in-home supports for older adults in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties!

35th Annual Meals on Wheels Charity Golf Outing: Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, and a shotgun start kicks Golf off at 9:00 AM at Forest Akers West Golf Course in Lansing!

• Sponsor the event and receive visibility benefits and golfer slots!
• Register online as a single golfer, twosome, or foursome.

Contact Heather to learn more or to donate SWAG items or prizes:  Febres-CorderoH@tcoa.org or 517-887-1377. See you at the tee!

Upcoming Health and Wellness Workshops

Spring continues to be busy for TCOA’s workshops. Don’t miss your opportunity to join!

• Diabetes PATH (topic: diabetes management)
• Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing starting Wednesday, May 8 at 1:00 pm

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (topic: self-care for caregivers)
• Dewitt District Library in Dewitt starting Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 pm

• Dementia Caregiving Series (topic: basic dementia education for anyone)
• St. Johns Lutheran Church in St. Johns starting Thursday, May 9 at 12:30 pm
• Stockbridge Area Senior Center in Stockbridge starting Monday, June 3 at 1:00 pm
• Eaton Area Senior Center in Charlotte on Thursday, June 6 at 1:00 pm (one time presentation)

• Chronic Pain PATH (topic: chronic pain management)
• New Hope Community Church in Charlotte starting Monday, June 24 at 1:00 pm

Visit tcoa.org to learn more. Pre-registration is required to attend these workshops. Please call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence-Based Programs Manager at HistedC@tcoa.org. 

Employment Opportunities

TCOA is looking for people to fill the positions below! Come join Tri-County Office on Aging as we celebrate the agency's 50th Anniversary in 2024! TCOA is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Cook (Part Time)

Dining Site Coordinator

Information and Assistance Specialist

Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program Support Specialist

Nurse Case Manager

Nutrition Operations Assistant

Senior Cook

Volunteer & Outreach Specialist

Full-Time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including––but not limited to––medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer-paid pension. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

TCOA is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

TCOA has partnered with Trualta, an online education and support platform crafted for families managing care at home. Dive into its extensive library filled with practical lessons on a variety of topics including:



• Caregiver burnout
• Caring for kids
• Dementia & Alzheimer's
• Developmental disabilities
• Diabetes
• End-of-life care
• Heart health
• And more!

Say goodbye to endless Google searches and hello to curated caregiving advice.

Experience trualta for yourself by clicking the button below to sign up!

Meals on Wheels Charity Golf Outing, Forest Akers West

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Tri-County Office on Aging

5303 S Cedar Street, Bldg 1

Lansing, MI 48911