Helping seniors remain living independently in their own homes.
Friendship Centers provides needs-based, simple assistive care to Emmet County senior citizens, aged 60 and over, for the purpose of allowing them to remain living in their home. Eligibility is determined through an initial assessment by a registered nurse and then every 6-12 months thereafter, dependent on type of service. No one is turned away for inability to contribute.
Homemaker Care
Available for 2 hours every other week for a suggested donation of $18 per hour
- Dusting
- Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors
- Cleaning cupboards, dressers, closets
- Washing dishes
- Changing and making beds
- Cleaning bathroom sinks, tubs, and showers
- Changing bathroom linens
Personal Care
Available for 2 hours per week per senior for a suggested donation of $18 per hour. Additional hours are available for purchase at $18 per hour.
- Bathing or showering
- Hair care, nail care, oral care
- Assistance with dressing
- Ambulation
- Toilet or bedpan use
Respite Care
Available for 4 hours per week per household for a suggested donation of $18 per hour. Additional hours are available for purchase at $18 per hour. Providing relief to regular caregiver. (Clients must require 24-hour supervision.)
Providing support for your wellbeing.
Our staff and partners within the community offer a wide variety of services and programs designed to assist seniors in monitoring their overall wellbeing.
Such services include (fees may apply):
Flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics
Blood pressure monitoring
Hearing screenings
Foot care
Risk of Fall assessments
Health education
Hearing Aid cleanings
Advance Directives information
Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Items can be borrowed indefinitely or returned in clean, well-cared-for condition when they are no longer required.
If you have any durable medical equipment that you do not use, we would be happy to accept your items for our loan closet. A receipt can be provided for your donation by our Petoskey receptionist.
Petoskey office offers a wide variety of gently-used durable medical equipment on loan including but not limited to:
Wheelchairs
Bath Seats
Bedside Commodes
Walkers
Crutches
Canes
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Loan Program
A PERS medical pendant is a device worn by an individual in their home to provide a measure of security in the event of an emergency. With a landline in place, it will notify 9-1-1 at the touch of a button. PERS units are available for loan to at-risk, low-income seniors.
Support Groups
Facilitator-led groups for:
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia; 2nd Wednesday of the month at Petoskey Center from 2:00-3:30 pm
• Parkinson’s; 4th Wednesday of the month at Petoskey Center from 2:00-3:30 pm
• Caregivers; 4th Thursday of the month at Petoskey Center from 1:30-3:00 pm
• Diabetes; 2nd Monday of the month at Petoskey Center from 10:00-11:00 am
• Grief and Loss Support Group Starting February 4th 2025 @ 1pm and will reoccur every Tuesday at 1pm
Senior Essential Needs Fund
Assistance may be available to assist Emmet County seniors with essentially needed items or services.
For More In Home Services Information
Please Contact:
Friendship Centers of Emmet County
(231) 347-3211
Anita Percy
Support Services Director
[email protected]
Denise Bonter
Support Services Coordinator
[email protected]