Commission on Aging

(located in Houghton Lake Community Center)

(989) 366-0205 FAX: (989) 366-0136
M-F: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Director: Carolyn Moore

The purpose of this organization is to promote the welfare, independence, safety and health of senior citizens through various programs (see below). Services are available to residents of Roscommon County who are at least 60 years of age. Although there is no charge for any of our services, programs administered by the Commission on Aging rely on donations from individuals for support.

All Senior Centers are located within each Community Building in Roscommon County

Houghton Lake Community Center

2625 Townline Road
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-9168

M-F  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meal served at 12 Noon

Manager: Tina Berry

Roscommon Community Center

510 South St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-8421

MWF: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Meal Served at 12 Noon

TUE-TH: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Meal served at 5 p.m.

Manager: Sandy Tick

St. Helen Community Center

10493 E. Airport Road
St. Helen, MI 48656
(989) 389-7551

M-F: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meal served at 12 Noon

Manager: Mariann Trossell

"Serving the Seniors of Roscommon County"

Programs Available

Nutrition Program

 Center Meals 
A hot, well-balanced meal is provided at each of our three senior centers. Each meal provides one-third of the daily required nutrients for senior citizens. Reservations are requested.

 Home Delivered Meals 
Hot meals, sack lunches and frozen meals are available for seniors who are homebound and unable to prepare meals. These meals are prepared at our senior centers and delivered by volunteers who ride the Roscommon Mini-Bus.

 Liquid Nutrition 
Ensure is also offered to those determined to be in need by their physician and a prescription for liquid nutrition has been issued.

Suggested Donation for a meals: $1.75

In-Home Services

In-Home Services consist of a variety of services, including homemaker, respite care and personal care. These services are available to the homebound senior citizens of Roscommon County who have been assessed by our In-Home Services Coordinator and are found to be in need of assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle.

 Homemaker 
Provides assistance with routine activities which maintain a clean and safe environment for the older individual. Tasks may include light housekeeping, shopping for necessities such as groceries, meal preparation and laundry.

 Respite Care 
Provides companionship, supervision and assistance to frail elderly persons while allowing the primary caregiver a reprieve from his/her duties.

 Personal Care 
Offers in-home help with the activities of daily living for the frail individual such as assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and general moving about.

 Chore Program 
Assist frail seniors who are unable to take care of minor chores on their own because of physical and financial limitations. Allowable tasks - which would improve the well-being and safety of seniors, would include, and are not limited to, installation of safety equipment, yard maintenance, carpet cleaning, wall & window washing

Telephone Reassurance 
Promotes and safeguards the independence and well-being of senior citizens in Roscommon County by offering a daily telephone contact to older adults living alone. This program utilizes volunteers who call area seniors to share a friendly word or two and see how they're doing.

 Prescription Drug Assistance 
This program financially assists seniors (age 60-65) of the county who are not otherwise covered through any other prescription drug program. Eligibility is based on income and actual prescription drug cost.

How To
Request Services
You may contact our In-Home Service Coordinator at (989) 366-3800 or call toll-free 1-888-464-7144. Our Coordinator will set up an appointment with you to complete an assessment and determine eligibility. Referrals are accepted from older adults, family members, physicians, hospital discharge planners and concerned individuals.

Our In-Home service Programs are funded in part by federal, state and county dollars as well as client donations. Although clients are not charged a fee for services, donations are encouraged to help maintain the program.