LANSING, Mich. — The Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) is sensitive to the evolving nature of the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation. TCOA's priority is to keep all volunteers, staff, clients, and program participants safe.
As such, TCOA is following advice from public health officials who recommend that people avoid group settings (especially older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions.) The following programs will be modified as described below:
- Effective Monday 3/16/20 and until further notice, the Congregate Senior Dining sites will be closed. Arrangements are being made to provide food to clients, if necessary. Individuals with questions can contact Tasha Stetler at 517-887-1393 or Carl Buonodono at 517-887-1394.
- TCOA is temporarily suspending local evidence-based programs [tcoa.us12.list-manage.com] that are currently underway. For those workshops scheduled to begin in late March or early April, we will continue to take registrations and will keep participants informed of any changes.
- Census outreach presentations and “PREVNT” (Elder Abuse Prevention) sessions are also temporarily suspended.
Additionally, effective Monday 3/16/20 and until further notice, TCOA is suspending all in-home visits to clients in order to minimize their potential exposure to the virus. TCOA staff will maintain regular phone contact with clients.
However, the Meals on Wheels home delivered meals program will continue with no current interruptions. TCOA staff also remain available to provide general information and assistance about local programs and services of benefit to older adults, their families and caregivers.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Michigan, please visit the MDHHS [tcoa.us12.list-manage.com]website. MDHHS and the Governor's office have recommended strategies [tcoa.us12.list-manage.com] for helping to protect yourself and slow the transmission of the virus.
TCOA will continue to communicate with any clients who may be impacted by potential future program updates. You may also visit our website, www.tcoa.org [tcoa.us12.list-manage.com], or Facebook [tcoa.us12.list-manage.com] page for further updates.
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