Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) – The Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) provides free health insurance counseling for people with Medicare and their families or caregivers. MMAP counselors are staff and volunteers trained to provide education, assistance, and advocacy related to Medicare and Medicaid.
MMAP Counselors can provide counseling and/or presentations on the following topics: Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, Medicare Health Plan options, Medicare Preventative Benefits, Long Term Care Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud and Abuse, and other topics as requested.
Call MMAP's toll-free help line at 1-800-803-7174 to speak to a counselor or to find out about how to become a volunteer MMAP counselor.
Shelter Advisor Services – The purpose of this program is to assist older adults with their housing-related needs. Shelter Advisors provide information to the elderly on the availability of home heating assistance and suitable housing. Advisors also provide information on low-cost energy conservation, home repairs, and alternative housing.
Nursing Facility Transition Services (NFTS)
As part of the MIChoice, this program is open to residents of nursing facilities who would like to return to community living. We help people find affordable housing and to assist them with specific transitional or moving support needs.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – This collaborative effort seeks to honor and assist grandparents raising grandchildren. The Project promotes the availability of support services and advocates for issues surrounding grandparents’ rights.
Faith-based Initiatives – These projects seek to develop and implement a range of interfaith caregiver support services which build networks, train volunteers and/or caregivers, coordinate counseling, alleviate suffering and enrich the lives of those who give care to the frail elderly or disabled in a home setting.
Service Provider Network – The Detroit Area Agency on Aging prides itself on the wide array of service providers working collaboratively within its network. Many of the providers have a long history of caring for and providing services to the elderly residents and their caregivers in the DAAA's planning and service area. Studies have shown that utilizing services such as adult day services, senior centers, kinship respite for grandparents raising grandchildren, legal assistance, caregiver training, transportation, home care assistance, respite care and nutrition services allow for individuals to remain independent, healthy and productive. For a copy of the 2009 Eldercare Directory that includes a complete listing of funded service providers and contact information in a PDF format click here.
For more information on any of these services, contact DAAA at (313) 446-4444.