Monday, January 11th, 2021
AgeWays will be able to help more family caregivers find space for themselves – and feel secure that their loved one is in good hands – thanks to a grant from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Vital Seniors Initiative. The $50,000 grant will fund up to 14 days (and nights) of out-of-home respite care per person per calendar year at Memory Lane, a 6-bed licensed home in Ypsilanti that serves ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, February 7th, 2023
Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be overwhelming. As a family caregiver, it’s important to take time to rest and recharge. Still, finding a break that works for you and your loved one isn’t always easy. Whether it's cost, trust, or simply knowing where to begin, barriers can get in the way. To help, we’ve put together a quick guide to different types of respite ...
Continue ReadingThursday, May 22nd, 2025
Congressional House Republicans have just passed drastic cuts to Medicaid in the House Reconciliation Bill, which will now advance to the Senate. Medicaid is the primary payer for long-term services and supports (LTSS) and these potential cuts will place a heavy burden on family caregivers and older adults alike. For decades, Medicaid has been a critical safety net for older adults and adults with disabilities, providing access to long-term care ...
Continue ReadingMonday, December 2nd, 2024
You can count on some stress during the holiday season, even if it’s the happy kind. There’s the decorating, the gift-buying, the cooking, the socializing, the cleanup. For many caregivers, the season of joy presents another set of emotional challenges that can drive stress levels through the roof: Being in a mood to celebrate when your loved one’s health has declined or you’re exhausted, alone, or both. How can those tending to ...
Continue ReadingSaturday, January 29th, 2022
Address: 2600 Pontiac Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: (586)757-5551 Website: http://www.ivcinfo.org/ Contact: mailbox@ivcinfo.org Transportation This agency links people in need with volunteers to provide one-time or ongoing supportive services. Provides medical, shopping, and recreational transportation. Can transport outside of Oakland County. Service is based on volunteer availability and level of physical assistance needed. Wheelchair lift available. Must be a frail older adult age 55 or older, or age 18 or older and have ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, January 26th, 2022
Address: 1416 Joslyn Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48340 Phone: (248)499-6437 Website: www.hopewarmingpontiac.org Respite for Homeless Specialized 15 bed medical shelter for individuals who are homeless and being discharged from the hospital, but need a place to go to recover from illness, injury or surgery. Provides assistance to meet medical and housing goals. Serves individuals who are homeless and being discharged from the hospital to recover at home. Must be independent with ADL's.
Continue ReadingThursday, October 15th, 2020
805 West Middle Street Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 475-8633 umrc.com Caring for an older loved one who requires ongoing assistance can be physically and mentally challenging. We believe caregivers also need to care for themselves, so we offer a place for older adults with special needs to live temporarily while caregivers rest and recharge. It’s called respite care — and if you’re looking for “respite care near me” in Michigan, you’ll want to consider ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, October 14th, 2020
Help for People Caring for an Aging Parent or Loved One Caring for a family member can be rewarding, but it can sometimes be exhausting and stressful too. There always seems to be something to do or something to worry about. It’s hard to go it alone. That's why it's important to call us. AgeWays offers many services for seniors that family caregivers will want to explore. We can connect you with ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, October 13th, 2020
Phone: (734) 971-9781 x 8 Website: csswashtenaw.org Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program. Trained volunteers provide respite to older adults 2-4 hours per week. Services: 2-4 hours of non-medical support per week Companionship and socialization No cost, but donations accepted Eligibility: Caring full-time for a homebound adult age 60 or older Open to qualifying Washtenaw County families Must also be continent and not show signs of aggressive behavior.
Continue ReadingSunday, October 11th, 2020
Locate Services for Caregivers and Seniors Find organizations and support that can help both you and your loved one. Use our service locator below to find help with things like transportation, lawn mowing, caregiver respite, ramp construction, friendly visitor programs and more. You can search both by type of service and by county—so you can find resources in your neighborhood. We’ve limited our listings to nonprofit and community organizations, so the list ...
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AgeWays Central Office
29100 Northwestern Hwy.,
Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
TTY: (800) 649-3777 (Michigan Relay)
Fax: (248) 262-9971
