Friday, January 7th, 2022
Website: www.mapagency.org Program Overview An organization dedicated to supporting Veterans and individuals with disabilities on their journey toward self-sufficiency. Offers a wide array of services tailored to meet individual needs and help overcome barriers to housing, employment and financial stability, life skills development. Services include: Permanent Supportive Housing, Case Management, Eviction Prevention, SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, […]
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Address: PO Box 272, Chelsea, MI 48118 Phone: 734-475-9494 Website: www.ridethewavebus.com Caregivers ride along at no additional cost. Door-to-door transportation service includes: Chelsea Door-To-Door, Dexter Door-To-Door, LifeLine Door-to-Door (travels countywide from Chelsea and Dexter areas. All programs provide transportation for medical, shopping, recreational and educational purposes. Door-To-Door services are provided within Chelsea area and Dexter […]
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Ann Arbor Address: 100 Arbana Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48103 Ann Arbor Phone: 734-668-8353 Ypsilanti Address: 9 South Park, Ypsilanti MI 48198 Ypsilanti Phone: 734-482-4700 Utility Payment Assistance May provide limited assistance for rent, security deposits, utilities, medications and other needs. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:30 AM and 12:30-4PM. Must show picture ID, proof of […]
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
If you are among the few Americans still using a medical alert device, smartphone, smart watch, tablet, or home security system that uses a 3G network, it’s time to upgrade. 3G Networks Being Retired in 2022 Next year, the main cell service providers —Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T— are retiring the 3G networks to make room […]
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Website: https://ccwcwashtenaw.org/ Phone: (734) 971-9781 CCWC provides community-based programs to support older adults through life’s later stages. Services promote dignity and well-being, while focusing on caregiving, maintaining a safe and secure living environment, and accessing community resources. Services include: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Provides grandparents, and other relatives caring for children, with information about self-care, childcare, […]
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Friday, July 2nd, 2021
High-tech Gadgets Mix with Low-tech Modifications Most of us will need to make some adjustments to our home and lifestyle if we plan to stay put into old age. And most of us intend to do so: Over 75% of adults 50 and older want to stay in their homes as long as possible, according […]
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
AgeWays President and CEO Michael Karson recently contributed an opinion piece to the Detroit Free Press that called on our Michigan legislators to make permanent the $2.25 pay raise for direct care workers enacted during the pandemic. The direct care worker shortage impacts our daily work and the ability of older adults throughout the state […]
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Tuesday, December 1, is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that started in 2012. It’s a day dedicated to kindness and contribution. This Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll consider a gift to AgeWays. Ask yourself: Where would seniors be without AgeWays? Our mission is more important than ever. We help seniors access […]
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Phone: (734) 996-0400 Website: theride.org/Services/Accessible-Senior-Services Gold Ride GoldRide is a special service for seniors ages 65 or older. Eligible seniors travel free on any of our regular fixed routes with their GoldRide I.D. card. Fare Deal The Fare Deal program allows qualified individuals to ride on our fixed-route buses at a reduced rate. You must meet certain requirements […]
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Phone: (734) 544-3050 Website: washtenaw.org/1129/Health-Department Mental Health Evaluation Access program provides screening and evaluation in determining eligibility for mental health services offered by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Services, for individuals with a mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disability. If eligible, services include case management, therapy, psychiatry, wraparound, peer support. Three main locations: 555 Towner St. […]
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