About this resource
NEMCSA, the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging for northeastern Michigan, operates an Information and Assistance (I&A) Team that serves as the free, central starting point for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers seeking services — including assistive technology and equipment that help a loved one remain safe and independent at home.
I&A specialists assess each caller’s needs and connect them to the right supports, drawing on NEMCSA’s comprehensive Caregiver Resource Center and its broader network. That includes health and disease information, virtual support groups, self-care resources, legal and financial navigation, in-home care, respite, nutrition programs, and assistive-technology tools for seniors with disabilities. Because the region is largely rural, with services spread across many counties, a knowledgeable guide who can pinpoint the right program is especially valuable. NEMCSA works through local Councils on Aging in counties including Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon.
This resource matters because rural caregivers can spend hours hunting for help that an I&A specialist can locate in minutes. A single call can connect a family to multiple coordinated supports tailored to their situation. For northeastern Michigan caregivers exploring assistive technology or any other resource, NEMCSA’s I&A Team is the natural first contact, reachable through its program-specific contact information at nemcsa.org.
What you'll get from this resource
- NEMCSA's Information and Assistance Team is the free front door to aging services in Region 9 (northeast Michigan).
- Connects callers to the Caregiver Resource Center, in-home care, respite, nutrition, and assistive technology.
- Serves rural counties including Alpena, Iosco, Otsego, and Roscommon via local Councils on Aging.
- Reach NEMCSA through its program-specific contacts at nemcsa.org.
Frequently asked questions
Specialists assess your needs and connect you to services like the Caregiver Resource Center, in-home care, respite, nutrition, and assistive technology.
Region 9 in northeastern Michigan, including Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon counties.
Use NEMCSA’s program-specific contact information at nemcsa.org.
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