Upper Peninsula Commission For Area Progress
About UPCAPWelcome
In 1974, The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) was designated as the Region XI Upper Peninsula Area Agency on Aging, whose purpose is to advocate for and provide services to the residents of the Upper Peninsula.
Updates
- Updates on COVID-19 – click “here”
- ***Immediate openings at various subsidized apartment complexes throughout the Upper Peninsula. Click “here” for more information.***
- Employment Opportunities
UPCAP Programs
Upper Peninsula Caregiver Resource Center
Providing information, resources, support and programs to caregivers throughout the U.P.
U.P. 2-1-1 Call Center
Providing easy accessible, responsive, and professional information and assistance to Upper Peninsula citizens and families in need, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
Health and Wellness
Offering classes across the Upper Peninsula for disease prevention, management, and wellness.
Long Term Care Programs
Facilitating in home service options to avoid or delay nursing home placement to help individual’s live independently.
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
MMAP (pronounced map) is a free counseling service for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their caregivers to help them in making informed health benefit decisions.
U.P. Area Agency on Aging (UPAAA)
Assisting older persons in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.