Programs and Services for Older Adults and Caregivers
Arts & Crafts with Wanda is a program that is generally scheduled twice a month at the Gaylord Meal Site. The instructor is OCCOA Meal Program Coordinator Wanda Cherwinski. There is sometimes a small fee to cover the costs of materials and registration is required beforehand. Flyer to be announced
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
The Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) is partnering with the Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) to bring an SOS Mobile Office to its facility in Gaylord. The SOS Mobile Office will serve people in Northern Michigan who live with barriers, including older adults (age 60 and older), veterans, and people living with disabilities. The […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
Board Games – The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and hosts weekly board games (UNO, Dominoes, Rummikub, Scrabble, Skipbo, and Sorry as well as decks of cards for such card games as Rummy 500). Players gather for board games on Monday afternoons at the OCCOA Gaylord […]
The OCCOA knows how important social interaction and learning new things are for older adults in promoting healthy aging. Although the agency currently hosts Euchre on Fridays, there are many people who have never learned, or who would like to brush up their skills or play at a little slower pace. To address the need, […]
Essentials of Balance (formerly known as Stay Active and Independent for Life) is a balance and fitness program for older adults (age 60 and older) that will appeal especially to those with mobility issues and/or a history and/or fear of falling. Participants will learn exercises that can be done from a seated or standing position. […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
Board Games – The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and hosts weekly board games (UNO, Dominoes, Rummikub, Scrabble, Skipbo, and Sorry as well as decks of cards for such card games as Rummy 500). Players gather for board games on Monday afternoons at the OCCOA Gaylord […]
The OCCOA knows how important social interaction and learning new things are for older adults in promoting healthy aging. Although the agency currently hosts Euchre on Fridays, there are many people who have never learned, or who would like to brush up their skills or play at a little slower pace. To address the need, […]
Essentials of Balance (formerly known as Stay Active and Independent for Life) is a balance and fitness program for older adults (age 60 and older) that will appeal especially to those with mobility issues and/or a history and/or fear of falling. Participants will learn exercises that can be done from a seated or standing position. […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
The Otsego County Commission on Aging sponsors Tender, Loving Caregivers (TLC), an empowerment group that is targeted toward individuals caring for loved ones with memory loss. The group generally meets monthly, with each meeting consisting of two components: Caregiving 101 is an educational period that often includes a guest speaker and community resources. The Q&A Session focuses on dialogue specifically regarding […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
The OCCOA will be hosting a meeting featuring Aubrey Jabour, PT, DPT, CEAS, and Owner/Certified Physical Therapist from Northbound Physical Therapy & Wellness. Aubrey will be addressing the topic of […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
The OCCOA’s Walk Michigan adult walking program encourages area older adults to get outside and enjoy healthy exercise while exploring several parks and trails in Otsego County. The walkers meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (October through May) and 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (June through September). Monday walks […]
Board Games – The OCCOA knows how important social interaction is for older adults in promoting healthy aging and hosts weekly board games (UNO, Dominoes, Rummikub, Scrabble, Skipbo, and Sorry as well as decks of cards for such card games as Rummy 500). Players gather for board games on Monday afternoons at the OCCOA Gaylord […]