Parks and Recreation
Dearborn Heights Senior Resources
"Where to Call"
Adult Day Care:
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Oakwood Hospital (313) 436-2440
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Revival Outreach (734) 927-6605
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Wayne County Westland (734) 727-7378
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Wayne County Wyandotte (313) 285-6437
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Woodhaven of Livonia (313) 261-9000
Alzheimer's Association
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Detroit Area Chapter
(800) 337-3827
www.alzfdn.org
Arthritis:
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Arthritis Foundation
(248) 424-9001
www.arthritis.org
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National Institute of Arthritis
www.niams.nih.gov
Dearborn Heights Senior Citizen Centers:
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Berwyn Senior Citizen Center
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Eton Senior Citizen Center
4900 Pardee, (313) 277-7765
Services offered at both Centers:
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Blood Pressure Monitoring
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Health Screening: A series of medical tests given to identify present or potential health problems.
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Life Line (800) 324-1851
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Knox Boxes
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Loan Closets: Medical Equipment
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Recreation Programs & Social Activities
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Senior Clubs
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Senior Support Group: Bereavement - Eton Only
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Surplus Food Commodity Distribution
Hospice:
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Assistance in caring for the terminally ill
(248) 827-1592
Legal Assistance:
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Legal Aid & Defender Assoc., Senior Citizens Legal Aid Project
Long Term Care Ombudsman:
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Assistance to residents of long-term care facilities to resolve complaints; information about rights and rules; and referrals to community resources. Assistance regarding placement, financing & options. Citizens for Better Care (800) 833-9548.
Meals: Congregate, Home Delivered & Liquid Meals:
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Wayne County Office of Nutrition Services (800) 851-1454. Note: A minimum 24-hour reservation is required.
Respite Care (Dementia-related):
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Seeks to provide respite & adult day care assistance to seniors with dementia related illnesses. Oakwood Hospital Adult Day Health Center 436-2440 or Alzheimer's Association Detroit Area Chapter (248) 557-8277.
The Senior Alliance:
3850 Second Street, Suite 201
Wayne, Michigan 48184
♦ Services offered:
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Care Management: links frail older persons with community services, includes an in-home assessment by a registered nurse & social worker, followed by arrangements for service delivery.
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Case Coordination & Support: accesses the eligibility of seniors for in-home services such as Personal Care, Homemaker and Respite Care. After determination of eligibility, service provision is arranged.
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Holiday Meals
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Homemaker
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Information & Referral
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Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
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Outreach: designed to identify & assist isolated older persons in the greatest social & economic need, access agency services.
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Program (MMAP)
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Respite Care: provides relief to caregivers at home, includes attendant care.
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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
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Shelter Advisor: provides older adults & families with information about suitable housing alternatives, home heating assistance programs, home safety and energy conservation.
Telephone Reassurance:
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Service with Love Program - provides for regular phone contacts with homebound older persons to assure their well-being & safety and to provide social interaction. R.S.V.P. 278-8455.
Transportation:
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SMART Community Transit (866) 962-5515
Vision Services:
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Upshaw Institute for the Blind (313) 272-3900
THE MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
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How do I receive homebound meals? Contact Wayne County Office of Nutrition Services at (313) 326-4400 or (800) 815-1112 to see if you are eligible.
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Can I join a senior citizen club if I am not a resident? Yes you can!
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Do you provide transportation? No, however transportation is provided by SMART by calling (866) 962-5515. Note: a minimum 24-hour reservation is required.
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Do you serve free meals at your Center? Congregate meals are served at both the Eton and Berwyn Senior Center for a donation.
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Does your Center provide blood pressure checks? Yes, both the Eton and Berwyn Center do.