Friday, November 20th, 2020
Phone: (734) 769-0209 Website: jfsannarbor.org Email: info@jfsannarbor.org Offers a range of services including a specialty food pantry, transportation through JFSG, respite support to caregivers, counseling, job assistance, and more. Visit website for more information. Transportation JFS provides a low-cost transportation option for individuals 60+ or people with a disability to ensure they can attend medical appointments, visit grocery stores, pharmacies, work, or to make attending events and programs at places like Hill Auditorium, The Art ...
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Phone: (800) 838-0879 Website: wellspouse.org Emotional support and comfort to spousal caregivers. Offers in-person support groups, telephone support groups, mentor programs, online chat forum, respite weekends and national conference.
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Website: jslmi.org Phone: (248) 967-2224 Address: 6710 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 Services: Support Groups for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia and for persons with early-stage dementia. These groups are led by a facilitator trained by the Alzheimer's Association. Call for more information. On-site respite during the meeting may be available but must be arranged in advance. Adult Day Program: (Dorothy and Peter Brown ...
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Website: jvsdet.org Phone: (248) 233-4392 Address: 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076 Services: Support groups for caregivers of older adults. Onsite respite during the daytime meeting may be available and must be arranged in advance.
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Address: 1140 South Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI 48161 Phone: (734) 241-2775 Website: monroecountyop.org Utility Assistance The emergency fuel assistance program assists older adults with payment of heating bills. Also administers The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) which provides assistance with heat, electric or water bills. Must be a resident of Monroe County and have income at or below 150% of the poverty level. Friendly Callers In-Home Respite Volunteer Caregiver Program provides in home respite, friendly ...
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Phone: (855) 445-4554 Website: pacesemi.org The Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides services at a PACE Center. Participants’ social, medical and physical needs are coordinated by a team. PACE focuses on preventive care in a person’s home. People who join a PACE program must receive their primary medical care through PACE, and will need to see a PACE doctor. In addition to medical services, PACE participants also receive important social ...
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A Guide to Caregiving: Early, Mid, and Late Stage Knowing what to expect if you are a care partner with someone who has an Alzheimer’s diagnosis – whether you are family or a friend -- may help ease your fears about the future, along with the stress, anxiety, anger, frustration, grief and depression that you might experience through the stages of the disease. Early stage— A time to talk, plan and help ...
Continue ReadingTuesday, May 7th, 2019
AgeWays will hold its Annual Community Meeting May 10. This year, the event will include a silent auction to raise funds for our Holiday Meals on Wheels Program. Five individuals and companies will also be honored for their tireless advocacy and work on behalf of the aging community. Federal funding helps Meals on Wheels provide hot meals to thousands of homebound seniors every weekday – but not during six holidays (New ...
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Direct Service Purchase (DSP) Providers AgeWays maintains a pool of direct service purchase providers. These organizations provide direct care and services for people enrolled in AgeWays programs such as the MI-Choice and/or the Community Living Program. We are currently open to inquiries for our Direct Service Purchase Provider Network for the following service lines: Community Living Supports, In-Home Respite, Chore Services, PERS, PDN/Respiratory Care, Nursing Services, Counseling, Home Delivered Meals, Training Services, ...
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A Safe Place for a Loved One When You Can't Be There Adult day service centers offer weekday care for older adults who cannot be left alone due to dementia or other conditions that make independent living unsafe. These programs are lifelines for caregivers—providing much-needed respite—and enriching spaces for older adults to socialize, participate in engaging activities, and enjoy a daily routine. A Day in the Life: Jean’s Story Jean, 85, lives with ...
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