Auburn Hills Review Vol. 21 No. 4 (Winter 2014) | Page 27

Senior Services OPEN BASKETBALL Drop in, play a game and have fun! During drop-in time participants have access to half or full court basketball and are able to organize a pick-up game. Ages 55 & over, all skill levels welcome. Day/Date: Time: Drop-In Fee: BADMINTON Day/Date: Time: Drop-In Fee: Mon/Wed, Jan 13 – Mar 31 (23 sessions) 1-3 p.m. $3 Res $4 Non-Res Tue, Jan 14 - 25 (11 sessions) 12– 3 p.m. $3 Res $4 Non-Res ■ Page 27 FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: FOCUS HOPE Food assistance program for income-qualified individuals. Income and/or age guidelines must be met. Focus Hope is a monthly food distribution program for seniors age 60 and older only. F.A.P. - FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applying for food assistance just got easier. Meet with a Gleaners Community Food Bank staff member at the Auburn Hills Community Center to complete the application form process. If you already receive Commodity Foods and Focus Hope you can still apply for this program. Call 1-313-402-4581 for information. Senior Outreach Programs Call 248-370-9353 for information on any of the services listed unless otherwise noted. NO EXCUSE FOR ELDER ABUSE Senior citizens who are being hurt, having money taken or used without permission, are being forced to things against their will, being neglected or unable to care for themselves are victims of elder abuse. Neglecting to care for a dependent older adult or leaving them in an unsafe situation, whether you mean to or not, is elder abuse. Knowing and not doing anything is elder abuse. IF YOU SUSPECT ELDER ABUSE OR NEGLECT , CALL 1-855-444-3911. You do not need to leave your name. ON-SITE COUNSELING WITH A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER A licensed social worker from Oakland Family Services will be available to meet privately with any adult 60 and older to discuss whatever may be troubling them. Have you recently experienced a loss; maybe a spouse, loved one, friend? Have you had to downsize and move to another home, give up your driving a car? Are your adult children trying to offer unwanted help? This is a great opportunity to speak with a caring Social Worker who provides a safe haven to discuss your concerns. Call 248-858-7766, x-267 for more information. FOOD PANTRY Emergency Community Food Pantry available for Auburn Hills residents only (regardless of age) who finds themselves in need of emergency food assistance. Applicants may be asked to provide proof of income to receive food assistance. Emergency food assistance is limited to non-perishable foods. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Blood Pressure screening by volunteers is available the second Monday of each month from 11 a.m.- noon. Staff also available to take your blood pressure during normal business hours. DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET Borrow durable medical equipment such as walkers, crutches, wheelchairs and bath stools. There is no charge, keep them as long as necessary and return clean. Clean, working durable medical equipment donations are also accepted. Please call prior to bringing equipment.