Information & Assistance
Help is just a phone call away at 800-654-2810. That's the
Info-Linefor Aging and Disability
Older people and their families as well as adults with disabilities can get answers to questions about their specific needs.
The Info-Line is answered by Community Information Managers who are degreed professionals trained to answer questions about:
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Medicare/Medicaid and insurance
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Providing information about housing, food or transportation
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Financial assistance
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Nearly everything of importance to seniors and their families
In addition, we have an extensive collection of books, pamphlets, magazines and videos that you can borrow from our Public Resource Centers. If you would like more information, contact us at 800-654-2810 or send us an
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You may also click here to complete and submit a short form requesting information to help yourself or a loved one.
Make a referral Click Here Print and Fax to 269-983-1057
Nursing Home Staff Click Here to print a Local Contact Agency Referral Form/MDS Section Q
Get all the benefits you deserve. Visit Benefits Checkup.org to find Benefits Programs and get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
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.
You can also visit Trading Places to participate in an on-line dialog with the professional Geriatric Care Managers from the Area Agency on Aging. Questions answered and thoughtful comments posted on the challenges faced by seniors and their adult children.
Frequently requested information, resources and websites:
(Some resources are in PDF form and require Adobe Reader. For a free download of Adobe Reader Click Here.)
Advance Directives Planning for Medical Care in the event of the loss of decision-making ability.
Benefits Check Up Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
Family Conversations with Older Drivers
Durable Medical Equipment Resource Guide
Emergency Assistance
Emergency Response Systems
Falls Prevention A home safety checklist
(Falls Prevention) My Falls-Free Plan A personal risk assessment checklist
Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children
Home Care Services
Housing Resources
Legal Assistance
Long-Term Care Information
Long Term Care Insurance
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
Nutrition Programs (Meals on Wheels)
Peace of Mind a do-it-yourself guide to legal and medical decisions
Personal Emergency Response Systems
Senior Centers (SW Michigan)
Services for Seniors State laws and programs for senior adults
Skilled Homecare Agencies
Support Group Directory
Transportation: www.mywaythere.org
The Area Agency on Aging is committed to supporting seniors and adults with disabilities, and their caregivers and families. For more information about the Agency and ways to support its mission of Offering Choices for Independent Lives, visit our Fund Development page or call us at 269-983-0177 or toll-free at 800-442-2803.
