Resources for Seniors
Tailored to the unique needs of our aging community.
At Copper Shores, we recognize the importance of living a fulfilling life at home, and it is our utmost priority to support senior well-being and independence. This resource hub serves as a centralized platform offering a wealth of information, assistance and services designed to enhance the quality of life for our cherished seniors in Michigan’s Copper Country.
Resources
Assistance for Seniors
988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 talk, text, or chat available. For specialized services, press 2 for veteran support or 3 for LGBTQ+ support.
Connect UP - Rides to Wellness
Focused on community care and prevention.
211
Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to find help of all kinds, right in your community.
Assistance for Seniors 60 and Over
Offers resources from the U.S.D.A Food and Nutrition Service
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program:Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program:
Key Facts for Older Adults
Senior Project Fresh
The Senior Project Fresh program is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age.
Mom's Meals
Home delivered meal service for seniors living outside our already established meal delivery routes.
MiSOAP
Michigan’s Support for Older Adults Portal is intended to be a resource to help those who are helping Michigan’s seniors. It is designed to be a ...
AARP Foundation - Senior Community Service Employment Program
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the nation's oldest program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work. ...
Alzheimer's Association - Greater Michigan
The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter is the premier source of information and support for Michigan residents living with dementia and their ...
Alzheimer's Association Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and ...
Department of Justice - National Elder Fraud Hotline
If you or someone you know has been a victim of elder fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline.
National Institute on Aging
NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
Administration for Community Living
The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities ...
Letters Against Isolation
Through handwritten messages of love, hope, and joy, our volunteer community brings seniors connection and improves their mental and physical health.
Superior Alliance for Independent Living
SAIL has been serving individuals with disabilities and their families across all Upper Peninsula communities since 1998. Our staff provides ...
Friendship Line
This is both a “warm line” and a crisis intervention center for routine – even daily – phone calls that provide emotional support and friendly ...
BHK Community Action
The agency strives to bring new and necessary programs within reach of those in need and advocates for those who have been too long neglected. Toward ...
Medical equipment loan closet at Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Accept and loan out common aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, and commodes.
Scooter Doctor
Sales, rentals, and service of medical scooters, wheelchairs, and other home medical equipment.
Great Lakes Talking Books
Free braille, audiobooks, and magazines by download or by mail.
Social Security Administration
Learn the signs of social security scams and what to do when a scam is occurring.
Federal Trade Commission
Guided steps to reporting fraud, helping the Federal Trade Commission bring cases against fraud, scams, and bad business practices.
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Local seniors services including friendly visiting, medical transportation, the firewood program (for heating homes) holiday celebrations, food ...
Update senior resources
If you see something in this resource guide that isn’t right or are aware of a resource that is tailored to meet the needs and capable of meeting the demand of seniors in the Copper Country, please contact marketing@coppershores.org to have it added, updated or removed.
Support Meals on Wheels
Copper Shores aims to provide home-bound residents with fresh, healthy, delicious and local food. Each meal we provide costs about $10. Please consider doing your part to make sure home-bound residents in our community are able to take advantage of this program, regardless of their ability to pay.