• Remove tripping hazards.
• Provide seating at regular intervals.
• Install grab bars.
• Use no-slip mats, or non-slip footwear.
• Ensure footwear is well fitted, and laces are not dragging.
• Encourage safe and regular use of any prescribed mobility devices.

For more helpful tips, sign up for Trualta at tcoa.trualta.com.

As part of the 41st Annual Dinner and Auction, TCOA and Raffle Sponsor Cypress Home Care are teaming up to host the cash prize raffle! All proceeds will benefit in-home supports, including Meals on Wheels, for older adults and persons with disabilities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.

Prizes

Grand Prize: $1,000

First Place: $500

Second Place: $300

Third Place: $200



Cost to Enter

$5.00 = one ticket

$20.00 = five tickets

1. To get tickets for you or your organization, contact Kayla at NicholsK@tcoa.org or 517-887-1487.
2. Fill out your ticket stub(s) and return them to TCOA's office by November 6, 2026. If you are attending the Dinner and Auction on November 20, you may also return them that evening.

Winners will be selected and announced during TCOA's 41st Dinner and Auction at approximately 8:00 PM EST on November 19, 2026 at the Eagle Eye Banquet Center in Bath Township, MI. Winners do not need to be present to win.

Questions? Email Kayla at NicholsK@tcoa.org.

License: R86198

A message from our partners at the MSU School of Social Work:

Can you imagine what your life would be like if you were not able to use your smartphone for anything more than receiving and making calls? Unfortunately, many older adults are in this position, which impacts their ability to access many services including health care, connect with family and friends, take and enjoy photos, and do many things we enjoy.

MSU VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS is a grant-funded learning opportunity helping older adults stay healthy and connected through technology. Coaches are needed to assist older adults learning how to safely use their smartphones while completing several tasks like personalizing their Android or iPhone to suit their visual and audio needs, checking email, messaging, sending photos, and connecting with healthcare providers through video calls.

If you are interested in helping others learn, plan to attend one of the next Smartphone Coaches Trainings at the MSU Federal Credit Union at Farm Lane and Hagadorn in East Lansing. The next two training events are on July 24^th from 10-11 am, and on September 28^th from 2-3 pm. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

At the end of the training, you will be just about ready to put your new coaching skills to use during an upcoming Smartphone Skill Building series. Skill Building sessions are held for 60-90 minutes per week for six weeks and will be scheduled in the Fall.

The Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) is one of our community partners. They are supporting Virtual Connections by completing background checks on all volunteer coaches. You can start this process at any time. To do so, please contact Kayla Nichols at volunteer@tcoa.org.

Learn more about Virtual Connections and get access to our free resources by checking out our website at https://socialwork.msu.edu/programs/Community-Programs/virtual-connections/index.html. People who want to participate as learners in the smartphone skill building sessions can let us know through a form on the website.

To sign up for either training event or ask any questions, email us at virtualconnect@msu.edu or leave a message at (313) 474-0525 and we will be happy to return your call.

We have a lot of options coming up this Summer and Fall!

These workshops are FUN and provide education and support!

All workshops are free of charge, but we accept donations.

Check out TCOA's website for details. Pre-registration is required to attend these workshops. Please call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence-Based Programs Manager, Christine, at HistedC@tcoa.org. 

We are looking for individuals to fill the positions below! Come work at Tri-County Office on Aging and join our mission to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Currently, we are accepting applications for the following positions:

Full-Time Positions:

RN Case Manager

Full-Time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including––but not limited to––medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer-paid pension. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees.

Tri-County Office on Aging

5303 S Cedar Street, Bldg 1

Lansing, MI 48911