The mission of the Otsego County Commission on Aging is promoting the independence and well-being of the older adults of Otsego County and supporting family caregivers. OCCOA began as a volunteer organization in the 1970s, answering a need to help older adults. Operating on a small budget and meeting for potluck meals in an old stone recreation building, a modest start was accomplished.
Federal and state grants were applied for, and the first part-time employees were hired. In 1989, a local millage was passed to finance further services to older adults in Otsego County. In 1993, new management was hired to apply progressive, private management techniques and policies to this public agency, and remains in place today.
Federal and state grants were applied for, and the first part-time employees were hired. In 1989, a local millage was passed to finance further services to older adults in Otsego County. In 1993, new management was hired to apply progressive, private management techniques and policies to this public agency, and remains in place today.
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Mary is the supervisor and assessor for Hayes Township in Otsego County. She graduated from Alma College and was a past secondary education teacher. She has done graduate work at Michigan State University and is a certified Level III Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO).
In addition to serving on the OCCOA board, Mary is the president of the Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) Board of Directors, and serves on the OMH Foundation Board of Directors, the Otsego County EMS Board, 911, LEPC, Otsego Economic Alliance, the University Center, and the OMH Auxiliary.He graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in History in 1996.
In addition to serving on the OCCOA board, Mary is the president of the Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) Board of Directors, and serves on the OMH Foundation Board of Directors, the Otsego County EMS Board, 911, LEPC, Otsego Economic Alliance, the University Center, and the OMH Auxiliary.He graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in History in 1996.
Welcome to the Otsego County Commission on Aging Community Resource Directory. We appreciate the support our local community gives to us so that we can work to help older adults in Otsego County. This directory is an effort to connect area older adults with the help they need for a wide range of services and support.
Are you a family caregiver in need of help with personal care services for a family member or a break from your caregiving responsibilities? Our caring staff is ready to provide daytime care for your loved one at our Otsego Haus Adult Day Service Program while you go to work, run errands, do chores, exercise, participate in social activities, and/or just get the rest you need to stay healthy!
The Otsego Haus' caring and dedicated staff is trained to provide persons living with dementia with personal care services, such as showers and hair care, at its facility. Service providers with CNA certifications can provide showers in a warm, comfortable environment. Your loved one will leave feeling refreshed and squeaky clean!
The Otsego County Commission on Aging knows that caring for loved ones living with dementia can be very stressful and physically draining. Whether or not you need a break for a few hours or a whole day, the staff at the Otsego Haus are ready to provide relief from your caregiving duties. A nurse is always on staff and the service providers are ready to care for your loved one.
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Cindy Campbell
Oct 25, 2018
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Justin M. Turner-Eggeson
Sep 20, 2018
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I was disappointed in how difficult it was to reach out them when my elderly veteran friend was in dire need of help. I was very frustrated that it took four days of walk-ins and countless phone calls before I actually spoke to anybody to let them know my friend(their client) was deathly ill and in serious need of help. They ran me around in phone call circles before I finally found somebody that did come to my home to check up on my friend. Unfortunately it was all in vain and too late because by the time any action came to my friend he was hospitalized and passed away. I can't blame anyone person
Joe Wambold
Aug 31, 2018
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Annie Mayer
Jan 12, 2018
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