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 your loved ones, relative to the topic of the session.
Respite care during meetings is available.* To sign up, call (989) 732-1122.
The next TLC Support Group is scheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Topic: Herbal Wellness & Support
Guest Speaker: Certified Clinical Herbalist Meggin Goodrich ~ Jo Jo’s Natural Market
Facilitator: Evie Riozzi, LPN ~ OCCOA Otsego Haus Adult Day Services Coordinator
Co-facilitator: Brittany Koronka, CNA, Otsego Haus Adult Day Services Provider
Location:
Board Room – Upper Level
1165 Elkview Ave.
Gaylord, Michigan
Tender, Loving Caregivers Schedule of Meetings Flyer (July – September 2026)
TLC Support Group Meetings are for people caring for loved ones living with memory loss.
* The Tender, Loving Caregivers Support Group and meeting respite care are funded in part through a grant from the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging.
Are you a family caregiver in need of help with personal care services for a family member or a break from your caregiving responsibilities?
Consider the OCCOA’s adult day facility, the Otsego Haus, as one of your trusted resources. To learn more about services and rates, please contact OCCOA Otsego Haus Coordinator Evie Riozzi.
“There are only four kinds of caregivers in this world:
Those who have been caregivers,
Those who are currently caregivers,
Those who will be caregivers, and
Those who need a caregiver.”
~ Rosalyn Carter