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MEDICARE, MEDICAID, PART D
& OTHER INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
Trained MMAP volunteers are available to answer your questions
about Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Prescription programs,
Long Term Care Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Medicare Drug
Discount Cards and more. Assistance is also available in understanding
statements from Medicare, hospitals, etc. By appointment only.
VIAL OF LIFE – THE BOTTLE THAT SPEAKS FOR
YOU WHEN YOU CAN’T!
This paper emergency information system is important to provide
emergency personnel with pertinent and current health information
that otherwise may not be available in the case of an emergency. All
information is strictly confidential, and only emergency personnel
have access to the information. Trained volunteers are available by
appointment to enroll residents or update information. Supported by
the Auburn Hills Police, Fire and Senior Citizen Services Departments.
Senior Services
SHARP – Senior Home Assistance Repair
Program
A volunteer program designed to help senior citizens and disabled
residents to continue to live as independently as possible in their
own homes. The While the labor is performed by volunteers,
materials are paid for by the homeowner.
The SHARP program accepts requests for assistance year round
(yard requests are seasonal). Assistance requests should be
relatively simplistic in nature and not require the need for a licensed
contractor or permit. Eligible tasks may include but not limited to
changing furnace filters, changing out storm windows, changing
light bulbs or light yard work. All SHARP volunteers must go
through a background check and training. SHARP is a partnership
program with the North Woodward Community Foundation.
KNOX-BOX SAFETY PROGRAM
A safe and secure way to help an elderly or disabled person stay in
their home and en