Tri-County Office on Aging 6 Information and Assistance Team

The Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA), serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties in the Lansing area, helps caregivers make a loved one’s home safer through its free Information and Assistance (I&A) Team. For families worried about falls and hazards, the I&A Team is the central place to start finding help.

I&A specialists assess each situation and connect families to home-safety supports, including in-home services, care management led by social workers and nurses, medical equipment, and the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver, as well as fall-prevention and wellness workshops the agency offers. Because falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, reducing home hazards is one of the most effective ways to protect independence, and a single call can connect families to assessments, equipment, and programs that may help cover costs. TCOA coordinates a wide range of aging services, so the I&A Team can address home safety alongside meals, transportation, and caregiver support.

This resource matters because many caregivers don’t know what home-safety help exists or how to access it, and a knowledgeable specialist closes that gap quickly. For Lansing-area families focused on keeping a loved one safe at home, TCOA’s I&A Team is the natural first contact. Reach TCOA at (517) 887-1440 or visit tcoa.org.