Commission on Aging

January 14th 2021

ANTRIM COUNTY PRESS RELEASE:

Pre-Registering for COVID-19 Vaccination

ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich. – Antrim County Emergency Management has been working with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan over the last few weeks to get individuals in current priority groups vaccinated. The Health Department is now pre-registering individuals and employers falling under priority group 1B, which includes police, fire department personnel, school personnel, and individuals age 65 and older. Once pre-registered at a link on nwhealth.org, the Health Department will reach out via email with a link to schedule appointment times as clinics are scheduled.

For those unable to access the internet, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan is encouraging individuals 65 and older to call the Area Agency on Aging at 231-715-5557 with questions. Antrim County residents 65 and older are encouraged to contact the Antrim County Commission on Aging at 231-533-8703 for assistance pre-registering. Antrim County veterans over the age of 65 unable to access the website can call the Antrim County Veteran Affairs at 231-533-8499 for assistance.

At this time, we are asking that only those who qualify under group 1B to utilize these numbers due to limited resources of the Health Department and other agencies. As new information becomes available and new priority groups open up, we will post it to the Antrim County website www.antrimcounty.org and the County Facebook page @AntrimCountyMI

ANTRIM COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

At the recommendation of Governor Whitmer’s Emergency Declaration and due to the vulnerable population we serve, the Antrim County Commission on Aging will continue to limit certain operations to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus. The following operational changes will continue until we are able to reassess any potential changes.

1. ALL Activities within the Centers are SUSPENDED and the COA building remains closed to the public.

2. Congregate Meals will be available for CURB SIDE PICK-UP ONLY. M-F 11:30-12:30. Please reserve your meals one business day in advance.

3. Home Delivered Meals will continue, and be delivered to the door with limited client contact.

4. Medical Transportation is available to qualified seniors for critical appointments only.

5. The Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet is Open, please call to ask if we have the item you need to borrow and set up a time to pick it up.

6. The Snow Removal program will not be affected.

The health and safety of our seniors and citizens that we work with is of utmost importance to us. For any further questions, please contact Judy Parliament at 231-533-8703.

These services are made possible through Federal, State and County funding, as well as donations. For questions, please call us at (231) 533-8703, via mail at P.O. Box 614, Bellaire, MI 49615-0614, or by email at coa@antrimcounty.org