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...the professionals at the Area Agency on Aging are here to help. The Area Agency on Aging is your source for information, options, and services as people grow older. We listen carefully. We respect individual choice. We value independence.
We are available to help you by phone, in person, or by email. Call us at 800- 654-2810, drop us an email at
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We're expanding to bring you a Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) as a part of an expanded one-stop shop Aging and Disability Information and Services Center. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Or to learn more about the PACE model of care, visit www.npaonline.org . 
Elder Abuse Prevention Initiative underway in Berrien County
Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce publication of the Berrien County Vulnerable Adult Protocol for professionals. The booklet describes how to report suspected abuse, and it also includes a glossary and phone listing. The booklet was published by Citizens for Better Care (now Adult Well-Being Services) under contract with Area Agency on Aging, with input from TRIAD, the Berrien County Sheriff's Department and the Prosector's Office. Copies are available by calling 269-982-7757, or click here.
A companion brochure to the protocol booklet for professionals is a brochure for the general public that describes the types of abuse and how to get help, including a listing of phone numbers. Click hereto read the brochure; call 269-982-7757 to receive copies.
Take the PATH to Better Health!
PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a healthy life with an ongoing health condition. It was developed and tested by Standford University and is designed to complement your current medical treatments. This is a fun, interactive workshop that helps participants improve their health and feel better. Classes have been scheduled for Niles, New Buffalo, St. Joseph and Cassopolis. Click here for more information.
Also, call Julie Schwarz at 269-982-7759 to suggest locations, days and times as we are planning classes for spring 2012!
Worried About Aging Parents? 
Talk with our Custom Care professionals for answers to your particular questions. They will provide you with the unbiased answers and resources you need – you don’t have to do it alone.
You can reach them toll-free at 1-800-442-2803.
 We serve Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties in Southwest Michigan.
If you are outside of the Southwest Michigan area, the Eldercare Locator can connect you with services for elders in other areas of the country. Click on the link above to find services or you may speak to an Eldercare Locator information specialist by calling 1-800-677-1116.
What people are saying about us: Agency on Aging was a tremendous help
As seen in the: 
Dear Editor,
Recently a family member was diagnosed with dementia. Not knowing where to turn or what to do, someone told me about the Area Agency On Aging.
They sent out a book to read that is very helpful on what to expect and things to do and not to do. They then were kind enough to get us in touch with a place to help dispense medicine to make it a little easier. We then needed to get her assessed as to whether she was able to stay where she was or needed assisted living. Again, they came through for us.
I don't know how many people know about this place, but I am telling you, if you need any kind of assistance or just want to ask questions, they will do their best to help get you to the right place.
We are very thankful they are around and can't thank them enough.
Val Hafer
Sodus
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