My friend Vicki Collins, with the Oceana County Council on Aging, informed me yesterday of a new adult respite service called “Our Friend’s House”. It is located in Hart, Michigan. Their mission is to ‘..provide exceptional adult day care in a home-like, safe, and welcoming setting; with activities provided by professional and compassionate staff”. This is the only respite service in Oceana County, a lovely area 30 minutes north of Muskegon MI.

Who would benefit from respite care? Any family caregivers who need a safe and nurturing space for their care recipients for short-term periods. Vicki told me that she was very happy with the staff’s skill level. She is very enthusiastic about how Our Friend’s House will provide value to the area and serve her community’s elders and their caregivers.

In addition to operating Our Friend’s House, the OCCOA provides numerous other services to the county’s senior population. For more information, go to www.oceanacountycouncilonaging.com or call Vicki at 231-873-4461.