1	Senior Services Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency
2	What We Do Provide services and assistance for elderly community members and their families or caregivers: Household Tasks Injury Prevention Caregiver Support Meals Transporation
3	Senior Centers DICSA operates 11 senior centers in Dickinson, Iron, and Baraga counties. Services offered: Congregate Meals Home Delivered Meals A wide variety of activities: Card Games Dances Quilting Fundraisers Each senior center has a different schedule of events.
4	DICKINSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS Breen Senior Center Phone: 906-774-5110 Director: Catherine Hinkle Open: M, T, W, Th, F, Su Felch Senior Center Phone: 906-246-3559 Director: Norma Dixon Open: T, W, Th Sagola Senior Center Phone: 906-542-3273 Director: Bette Christian Open: T, W, Th Crystal Lake Senior Center Phone: 906-774-5888 Director: Fran Hood Open: T, W, Th, F, S, Su (M & Th evening) Norway Senior Center Phone: 906-563-8716 Director: Susie Slining Open: M, T, W, Th, F
5	IRON COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS Alpha Senior Center Phone: 906-875-3315 Contact Person: Charles Dora Open: M, T, Th Crystal Falls Senior Center Phone: 906-875-6709 Director: Bette Christian Open: M, T, W, Th, F, Su Amasa Senior Center Phone: 906-822-7284 Director: Judy Cornelia Open: T, W, Th Iron River Senior Center Phone: 906-265-6134 Director: Jan Yackel Open: M, T, W, Th, F
6	BARAGA SENIOR CENTERS Covington Town Hall Phone: 906-524-5450 Contact Person: Lisa Tarvainen Open: M, W, F Greenhill Manor Phone: 906-524-5450 Director: Lisa Tarvainen Open: M, T, W, Th, F
7	Programs and Services In-Home Services Homemaking Home Care Assistance Respite Care Caregiver Respite Home Injury Control CSFP National Family Caregiver Support Program Family Ties Congregate Meals Home Delivered Meals RSVP Transportation
8	In-Home Services Available to residents of Dickinson and Iron Counties over age 60. Support seniors in: Maintaining their independence Continuing to be a vital part of our community. An assessment to determine the needs of the household is done by DICSA staff. Provided on a donation basis.
9	Homemaking Performance of household tasks to maintain an adequate living environment for older individuals with functional limitations. Does not include chore or personal care tasks. Tasks are limited to the following: Laundry Ironing Meal Preparation Shopping for necessities including groceries Light Housekeeping Tasks (dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, making beds, maintaining a safe environment)
10	Home Care Assistance In-home assistance to maintain an adequate living environment for older persons with functional limitations. Does not include skilled nursing services. Provides help with daily living activities and routine household tasks including: Bathing Dressing Toileting Transferring Ambulation Laundry Meal Preparation Shopping for necessities, including groceries Light Housekeeping Tasks
11	Respite Care Available to persons with mental or physical disabilities and frail elder persons in the absence of the primary caregiver(s). Provides: Companionship Supervision Assistance with activities of daily living
12	Caregiver Respite Program Available to residents 18 years of age or older and caring for someone over age 60. Provides the same services as Respite Care, however care may be provided at the Family Ties Adult Center or in the home. An assessment must be done to determine the specific needs of the household. A mandatory cost-sharing program. The amount to be contributed by the participant is dependent upon household income and expenses.
13	Home Injury Control Adaptations to the home in order to prevent or minimize injuries. Doesn’t include structural repair or homemaker activities. Tasks include installation or maintenance of: Enhanced lighting Bathroom chairs and grab bars Non-slip treatments Vision or hearing adaptive devices Stairway and/or hallway handrails Smoke and/or gas alarms
14	Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Provides a supplemental food package each month to low-income senior citizens over age 60. Types of food provided: Canned juices Canned fruits Canned vegetables Canned meats powdered milk Cheese Cereals Rice Peanut butter
15	National Family Caregiver Support Program Targets residents of Dickinson and Iron Counties who: Are over age 60 and being cared for by someone under 60 such as a child or other family member. Are grandparents over the age of 60 that are legally responsible for grandchildren under the age of 18. Provides the same service as Respite Care, however care may be provided at the Family Ties Adult Center or in the home. An assessment must be done to determine the specific needs of the household. This a volunteer cost-sharing program.
16	Family Ties Adult Center A safe and stimulating environment for those with Alzheimer's Disease or other debilitating diseases. Provides a daily routine filled with activities and socialization that provide a feeling of accomplishment. Caregiver can perform daily tasks while their loved one is cared for. An alternative to placing the loved one in a long-term care facility. Services include: Caregiver Training Transportation Hot Noon Meal Crisis Intervention Regular Exercise
17	Congregate Meals Provides noon meals (evening meals at certain senior centers) to senior citizens in a congregate setting. Helps seniors both financially and physically by providing nutrition education and nutritious meals. Centers are also gathering places for socialization and obtaining other services available for seniors.
18	Home Delivered Meals Delivers meals to homebound seniors up to six days a week. There is no charge, however donations from participants are encouraged. Arranged through the local senior center. An assessment must be completed to determine eligibility.
19	Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Seeks to engage adults 55 and older in volunteer service to meet community needs and to enrich volunteers' lives. Matches volunteers to agencies according to their skills, interests, and available time. Flexible and adaptable to suit each volunteer and station. Numerous stations to choose from.
20	RSVP RSVP Volunteers: Volunteer a few hours a month Make their own schedule Choose how they want to serve Work with others to solve community needs RSVP Benefits: Opportunity to use skills and experience Supplemental accident and liability insurance Meals, transportation, and transportation reimbursement Satisfaction of knowing that they made a difference Social get-togethers with other RSVP volunteers
21	Transportation Door to door transportation for seniors 60 and older in Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway, Iron River, Crystal Falls and Sagola. Vans are wheelchair accessible. Rides available for appointments, shopping, dinner at your local Senior Center, etc. Minimal mandatory fee per ride that is fixed by the state. Rides can be arranged through the local senior center one day in advance.