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:
Important Links on Covid 19
State of Michigan Corona-virus Website
COVID-19 and the Workplace – Dept of Labor website
- ***Immediate openings at various subsidized apartment complexes throughout the Upper Peninsula. Click “here” for more information.***
- UPCAP is accepting applications for a Part-time Site Manager in Republic, MI. Click “here” for more information.
- UPCAP is accepting applications for a Nurses and Licensed Social Workers in Ironwood, Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie MI. Click “here” for more information.
- UPCAP is accepting applications for a Part-time Office Support Specialist in Hancock, MI. Click “here” for more information.
- Click “here” for job application
UPCAP Programs
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.
Housing – Multi-family & Senior
Providing affordable housing options to qualified individuals and families. UPCAP manages and develops a number of multi-family and elderly apartment projects across the Upper Peninsula.
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.
Upcoming Events
Understanding Behavior and Support Needs of Persons with Dementia
Understanding Behavior and Support Needs of Persons with Dementia provides information on certain behaviors, potential triggers and strategies useful for dementia caregivers.
This one-hour online training provides techniques useful for providing daily support and identifying triggers leading to potentially challenging behaviors. Whether you are a seasoned dementia caregiver, family, or friend, this online training provides a better understanding of behaviors and the support needs of persons with dementia!
The training is FREE but you must have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection and email address to attend.
Registration ends April 18, 2021.
Walk With Ease Online
This program helps participants with or without arthritis increase balance and strength with physical activity. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with this program. The online class dates are Wednesdays, May 26 – June 30, 2021. Optional Webex Orientation: Wednesday, May 19.
