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The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency – Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is tasked with the responsibility of advocacy, planning, funding needed services, and monitoring funded programs.

Each year, the AAA must develop a plan describing how funds received through the Older Americans Act will be used in the communities and what services will be a priority in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon.

A portion of the funds from the Older Americans Act are granted to area county councils or commissions on aging and help to provide services such as senior center meals, home delivered meals, respite care, and personal care.

The input sessions provide an opportunity for people to express views on issues older persons are facing as well as available services and unmet needs. Information gathered will be used in the development of a multi-year plan that will cover fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

A select number of participants who attend the input session will be randomly chosen to receive a gift card as a thank-you for their time and feedback. We truly appreciate your participation and input in helping shape our services.

The input sessions will be held as follows:

March 11 at 3 p.m. at the Alcona County Commission on Aging office in Lincoln and at the Oscoda County Council on Aging in Mio on March 12 at 12:30 p.m.