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Senior Hot Lines
Senior Nutrition Program: 810-632-2155
L.E.T.S Transportation: 517-546-6600
Local Resources
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
Services to seniors in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties.
Howell Senior Center
Programs and activities for residents over 50. Due to Covid there are no tax services available for 2022.
L.E.T.S. Livingston Essential Transportation Services
Dial-a-Ride services within the county.
Livingston County Catholic Charities
Services and referrals for seniors of all faiths
Office of Services to the Aging
Michigan’s resources for seniors from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. Find local agencies on aging or search by service type.
Agencies & Organizations
Social Security Administration
Includes full text of all publications,articles on topical issues, and online services. Benefits information from the Social Security Administration.
Benefits CheckUp
A free, easy-to-use service that identifies assistance programs available to older adults from the National Council on Aging.
AARP
The official website of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Fun & Learning
DigitalLearn.org
Short video tutorials on several basic computer skills for new users or those needing a quick refresher.
GCF LearnFree
More than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games for basic & intermediate levels covering technology, online literacy, & math skills.
GetSetUp Michigan Learning Channel
Free live, interactive online classes designed for older adults taught by older adults to keep minds active, engage with others, increase the ability to live independently, learn new things, and, most importantly, have fun! View this brief video about the program. Offered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and GetSetUp
Meganga
Online computer training for seniors & beginners with video tutorials. Covers everything from computer basics, to email & internet, to productivity applications.
Road Scholar
Adventures in lifelong learning.
Tech Boomers
TechBoomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and others with basic computer skills how to use popular websites and apps.
Health Resources
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information, education, services, research, advocacy and support services for caregivers.
Medicare.gov
The official government website has the latest information on all aspects of Medicare, plans, and coverage.
MedLine Plus – Senior’s Health
Health and drug information for seniors from the National Library of Medicine.
National Institute on Aging
Easy to use site on health issues for older adults from the National Institute of Health.
Housing
A Place for Mom
Assisted living referral service.
Nursing Home Compare
Detailed information and ratings about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
Legal
Elder Law Answers
Legal resources, discussion groups and Elderlaw attorney locator.