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Area Agency on Aging Region IIIA

RESOURCE GUIDE - Supportive Services

Helping older adults remain in their homes through a network of in-home and other supportive services is a major goal of the Area Agency on Aging.  The following is a list of services available on a cost-sharing or donation basis.  Contact the Area Agency on Aging for information about other agencies providing in-home services through private pay or insurance options.

Area Agency on Aging IIIA Information and Assistance

Provides information about community resources and state and federal programs, helping older adults and their families make informed decisions.

Area Agency on Aging IIIA (269) 373-5173

Adult Day Services

Provides respite for caregivers and social activities for loved ones.

Alliance Senior Day Services (269) 387-2146

Covenant Senior Day Programs (269) 324-3250

Shepherd's Center (269) 383-1122

Care Management Programs

Helps individuals with multiple and complex needs obtain services that allow them to function at home, avoiding nursing home placement.

Area Agency on Aging IIIA (269) 373-5187

Caregiver Counseling

Helps people cope with the stress of caring for a dependent loved one.

Counseling At Home (269) 327-7472

Caregiver Resource Center

Provides information, support and training to help caregivers of persons 60+.  Walk-in or mail-order lending library.

Call (269) 978-0085 (local) or (866) 200-8877 (toll-free)
Web site:  http://seniorservices1.org/caregivercenterpage.htm

Case Coordination

Case workers assess needs, explain support services available in the community, and assist in arranging for services.

Senior Services, Inc. (269) 382-0515

Homemaking and Personal Care

Homemaking includes help with laundry, ironing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping.  Personal Care includes assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and walking.

Senior Services, Inc. (269) 382-0515

Home Repair

Douglass Community Association
(Primarily exterior house painting
in Northside neighborhoods.)


(269) 343-6185
Senior Services, Inc.
(Includes minor roofing, plumbing
and barrier-free renovations.)

(269) 382-0515

Hospice

Offers spiritual, emotional, physical, and personal care support to people with incurable disease and their families, emphasizing comfort and dignity.

Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services

(269) 343-1396
Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice

(269) 324-1811
Hospice Care of SW Michigan

(269) 345-0273
Kairos Dwelling Home (269) 381-3688

Lighthouse Hospice

(269) 353-1822
Rose Arbor Residence

(269) 345-8910
Southern Care

(269) 342-9308

In-Home Respite Care

Provides companionship, supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living to allow caregivers a break.

Senior Services, Inc. (269) 382-0515

Legal Assistance

Provides legal advice, referrals, and limited services.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan (800) 783-8190

Second Time Around Program - Kinship Care Program

A program for grandparents raising children.  The program provides support groups, a newsletter and lending library to assist grandparents raising grandchildren to keep informed about legal and financial concerns, dealing with stress, available benefits, and understanding issues facing children in today's changing world.

MSU Extension - Kalamazoo County (269) 383-8830

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