Local Programs & Services

Caregiver Resources Available in Kent County

Adult Day Services

Byron Center Manor/Meadow Place

2115 84th SW
Byron Township,
MI 49315
Phone: (616) 878-3300

http://www.bcmanor.com/index.asp

Hope Network Behavioral Health Service/Side By Side Adult Day Care Program

1256 Walker NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 235-2910

http://www.hopenetwork.org/affiliates/HNBHS_details.asp?id=11

Gerontology Network/CareTree Adult Day Services

Provides respite services M-F from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 800 East Beltline, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Phone: (616) 464-3665

http://www.gerontologynetwork.org

SarahCare Adult Day Center

2024 Health Dr. Suite B
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 530-6700

http://www.sarahcare.com/sarahcare.aspx

Care Resources (PACE)

Care Resources
1471 Grace St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 616-913-2006

Care Resources is a long-term health care provider that enables elderly adults to live at home for as long as possible. Care Resources offers managed, comprehensive health care through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Care Resources provides all medical care 24-hours a day, a Day Center, home care services, transportation and many other services for eligible participants in Kent County.

http://www.care-resources.org/

Caregiver Coaching

The Caregiver Cottage

Caregiver Coaching

The caregiver coaching process uses your strengths to discover the answers and solutions to your elder care issues and assists you to develop the tools needed to take action. The coaching process is conducted by a Registered nurse.

The Caregiver Cottage LLC
1380 Lake Michigan Dr.
Grand Rapids MI 49534

http://www.thecaregivercottage.com/

The Caregiver Cottage

Caregiver Education

Provides education, information and education materials on a wide range of caregiving topics, including work place issues, legal and financial issues, long distance caregiving and family caregiving stress.

The Caregiver Cottage LLC
1380 Lake Michigan Dr.
Grand Rapids, MI 49534

http://www.thecaregivercottage.com/

The Caregiver Cottage

Telephone Support

A Registered nurse provides telephone support to individual caregivers and their families. A Caregiver assessment is completed, and then planning/working sessions are conducted over the phone to assist caregivers in developing the steps to find the strategies and resources needed for their caregiving situation.

The Caregiver Cottage LLC
1380 Lake Michigan Dr.
Grand Rapids MI 49534

http://www.thecaregivercottage.com/

Clark Retirement Community

Clark offers the national course Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This educational program is designed to provide family/friend caregivers with tools to take care of themselves as they care for others. This is a six week course provides contact with other caregivers, enables caregivers to examine their life and positively address their individual situation. While the class provides a highly supportive environment, it is not a support group.

Contact Marketing & Admissions
616 452-1568 extension 107 or 800-770-117

http://www.clarkretirement.org/index.php

Care Options and Respite Services

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association, Western Michigan Chapter

Provides reimbursement for in-home respite for families of an ALS patient.
Phone: (616) 459-1900; 1-800-387-7121

http://webmi.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MI_homepage

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

Provides in-home assessment of caregiver and adult dependant needs, develops personal plan of care to meet those needs, coordinates services, and provides on-going support and monitoring of changing needs.
Also: A limited number of "Caregiver Respite Certificates" are available to help caregivers purchase respite services.
Please call for information about participating providers.
Phone: (616) 456-5664; 1-888-456-5664.

http://www.aaawm.org/index.shtml

Clark Retirement Community

Clark’s respite program provides professional back up for caregivers. Based on the availability of accommodations, respite care is offered on both Clark campuses in private furnished rooms with private baths. Respite guests receive all the services and amenities of Clark assisted living residents.

Contact: Marketing & Admissions
(616) 452-1568 ext. 107
1-800-770-1117

http://www.clarkretirement.org

Gerontology Network

Specially trained Senior Companions provide in-home respite for caregivers of older adult loved ones. Phone: (616) 771-9748

http://www.gerontologynetwork.org

HHS, Health Options/Caregiver Support Program

http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/caregiver.asp

Holland Home Respite Care

Fulton Manor Provides overnight respite in assisted living and assisted living dementia programs. Phone: 616-643-2631

http://www.hollandhome.org/living_options/locations/fulton_manor.php

Thresholds Inc.

Adult Respite Care Program 1225 Lake Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Contact: Steve Burke at the ACCESS Center; Phone: (616) 235-6604
Thresholds Inc. provides respite services to adults who have a developmental disability.

http://threshnet.org/index.html

Visiting Nurse Association of Western Michigan

Provides friendly visiting/respite with in-home volunteers, as well as in-home supportive services. Phone: (616) 774-2702 or 1-800-774-2702

http://continuing.spectrum-health.org/default.asp?s=5&hospID=F7DC40F3F77641DEBD4AF1A69D18B3D9&nid=22876793C0B641B7B7627E7E25E40291

Right at Home, In Home Care and Assistance

We provide a free assessment with our social worker and/or registered nurse. We place Home Health Aides and Certified Nurses Aides into the homes of seniors and disabled adults.

Our home care services include companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation medication reminders, personal care, hospice care, respite care, shopping and transportation. Home care service is flexible and can range from 3 hours/1 day per week up to 24 hours/7 days per week.

Right at Home
1324 Lake Dr.SE. Suite 8
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone 616-301-8080

http://northgrandrapids.rightathome.net/

Visiting Angels of West Michigan

Provides compassionate in-home care. Caregivers are available 24 hours a day, including nights and weekends, for respite

or long-term care.

Phone: 616-243-7080

http://www.vangels.com/

AngelCare Home Health Care

AngelCare is dedicated to providing quality home health care to the elderly and to those of any age with physical challenges. Out Team of Angels offers excellent personalized care along with the warmth and companionship that your special loved one deserves.

We offer a full range of assistance including; Bathing, Grooming, Mobility Assistance, Housekeeping, Laundry, Meal Preparation, Medication Reminders, Medication Set-ups, Vital Sign Monitoring, Post Injury and Surgical Care, Range of Motion Exercises, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, End of Life Hospice Care, Shopping, Errands, and Transportation.

AngelCare Home Health Care
2517 Burton, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 245-8899

http://www.angelcarehomecare.com/

Care Resources

Care Resources
1471 Grace St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 616-913-2006

http://www.care-resources.org/

Clark at Home

Affiliated with Clark Retirement Community, Clark at Home offers the assistance you or a loved one needs to continue living an independent lifestyle. Our staff undergoes a thorough background check and is bonded, supervised and trained by Clark. The staff will help with managing health care needs, housekeeping, running errands, respite, therapeutic massage, specialized dementia care, personal care and other personal needs, even if it’s just chatting or spending an afternoon together. A complimentary assessment is available. Services are available in the greater Grand Rapids/west Michigan area for a few hours up to around the clock.

Call 616 233-4141 or visit the web site at ClarkatHome.org

http://clarkathome.org/

Caregiver Support Information and Referral

Choice Connections

Choice Connections
11230 Ivory Valley Dr
Rockford, Mi 49341
(616) 881-2870

Choice Connections exists to serve seniors and their families during the transition from home to foster care, assisted, and independent living. Our consultants will walk each senior through the choices and decisions that must be made. We provide individualized services based on the needs of each person including guidance to the caregivers involved.

http://choice-connections.com/

LifeCompass Care Management

As a professional with experience in geriatrics and case management, your LifeCompass Care Manager understands the difference between normal aging and symptoms of illness. They utilize their knowledge and training to assess their client’s needs, make recommendations and well-researched referrals to other health care providers; and help the elderly and their families find safe solutions that fit their budget.

Services Provided by LifeCompass Care Management include; Comprehensive Assessment with Care Plan, Home Environment/Safety Assessment, Facility (Assisted Living/Long Term Skilled Nursing) Evaluations, Care Monitoring and Coordinating Services and Referral and Community Resources.

LifeCompass Care Management
2517 Burton, SE
Suite B
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 940-0404

http://www.lifecompasscaremanagement.com/

Caregiver Telephone Support

Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter - West Michigan Region

24/7 Helpline: Trained 24/7 Helpline staff provide reliable guidance and information on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias including strategies and resources for caregiving to reduce stress and better manage caregiving responsibilities.
Phone: 1-800-272-3900

http://www.alzgmc.org/we_help/edu_westmichigan.htm

Clinics

Care Resources (PACE)

Care Resources
1471 Grace St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 616-913-2006

http://www.care-resources.org/

Counseling

Pine Rest

Click here to search for a Clinician, to find more information or to make an appointment.

Cragwall & Associates

4467 Cascade Rd. SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 Contact: Lori Reineke, PhD Phone: (616) 940-3331

Pine Rest - Main Campus

300 68th Street Grand Rapids, MI 49501
For more information, call (616) 455-5270.

http://www.pinerest.org/services/outpatient/clinics/campus.asp

Pine Rest NE Clinic

1700 East Beltline Grand Rapids MI 49525 Contact: Cathy Brady, MSW Phone: (616) 364-1500

http://www.pinerest.org/services/outpatient/clinics/northeast.asp

Pine Rest Grand Haven Clinic

1445 Sheldon Harbor Dunes Health Center, Ste. 303 Grand Haven, MI 49417 Contact: Nelson Zwaanstra, PhD Phone: (616) 847-5145

http://www.pinerest.org/services/outpatient/clinics/grandhaven.asp

Pine Rest Zeeland Clinic

440 South State Street, Ste. 320 Zeeland, MI 49464 Contact: Nelson Zwaanstra, PhD Phone: (616) 741-3790

http://www.pinerest.org/services/outpatient/clinics/zeeland.asp

Dr. Margaret Woltjer

2020 Raybrook, Ste. 203 Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: (616) 285-9600

http://www.betterlifeunlimited.com/services/educators/margaret_woltjer.aspx

Gerontology Network

Gerontology Network is a group of nonprofit Affiliate organizations, with programs and services that work together to enhance the quality of life and promote the independence of older adults, their families and care providers. Established in 1979, Gerontology Network (www.gerontologynetwork.org) offers respite and support services, emergency response equipment and automated medication dispensers. We provide training and education, assessment, counseling and vision services. We also partner with a variety of organizations to identify and meet the ever expanding needs of at-risk seniors in our community.

800 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Phone: (616) 456-6135

http://www.gerontologynetwork.org

Voices for Health

http://www.voicesforhealth.com

Education

Gerontology Network

800 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, 49525 (616) 456-6135

http://www.gerontologynetwork.org

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter - West Michigan Region

Provides consultation, information, and educational materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. 2944 Fuller Avenue, NE, Suite 101 Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Phone: (616) 459-4558 or 1-800-272-3900

http://www.alzgmc.org/index.htm

American Red Cross of West Central Michigan

Provides education on caregiving using 9 caregiving modules. 1050 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 456-8661 or 1-800-482-2411

http://members.doubleknot.com/arcwcm/home.htm

Citizens for Better Care

Consultation, information, and educational materials on a wide range of topics related to long-term care and residents rights. 560 5th Street NW Suite 308 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: (616) 245-9451 (800) 782-2918

http://www.cbcmi.org/

Grand Rapids Community College - Older Learner Center

Provides information, and educational materials on a wide range of topics related to aging and caregiving. 143 Bostwick Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Phone: (616) 234-4722

http://www.grcc.cc.mi.us/

Holland Home – Speakers’ Bureau

Offers free professional presentations on a variety of topics; workplace issues, financial matters, caregiver skills, issues facing older adults and their loved ones, and more. 2100 Raybrook SE, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Contact: (616) 245-7477

http://www.hollandhome.org/speakers/index.php

Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)

Provides consultation, information and educational materials on health insurance topics related to long-term care. Phone: (800) 803-7174

http://www.mymmap.org/index.php

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Provides educational materials, programs, and mailings. 2020 Raybrook SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Phone: (616) 942-5505

http://mig.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MIG_about_office_western

Senior Health Consulting

Madelon K. Krissoff, M.D. Physician-based counseling and consulting to educate caregivers on needed resources, and to optimize medical condition of care recipient. 515 Lakeside Drive, Ste. 103 Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Phone: (616) 774-2588

http://www.betterlifeunlimited.com/services/educators/margaret_woltjer.aspx

Clark Retirement Community

Clark offers the national course Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This educational program is designed to provide caregivers with tools to take care of themselves as they care for others.

Regular dementia education classes are also available for caregivers and loved ones of people with dementia. Presenters include community experts as well as Clark staff members.

Contact: Marketing & Admissions
(616) 452-1568 ext. 107
1-800-770-1117

http://www.clarkretirement.org/index.php

Financial & Legal Services

Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Life’s transitions can bring a lot of changes. You and your caregiver have questions. About Medicare and Medicaid. Social Security. Retirement and estate planning. Where to turn for support services. And more. It’s important to talk about your needs, to plan for them now. Elder Law Solutions can help. As a member of the Caregiver Resource Network, the Council on Aging of Kent County, and the Regional Bonding Council of West Michigan, we work with other trusted advisors in the elder care community to provide a complete circle of care for you and your loved ones.

http://www.pmalawpc.com/elder.html

O’Bee Long Term Care Planning and MassMutual Financial Group

Jerry O’Bee nudges people into planning for their long term care from a financial perspective, with long term care insurance as the main protector. If people are uninsurable, then other financial vehicles are explored.

3152 Peregrine Dr., NE; Suite 110
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 447-6221
Toll Free: (888) 589-5846
Fax: (616) 447-4381

Law Office of Constance L. Brigman, P.C.

Legal services including Estate Planning, Long Term Care Planning and Probate Representation.

Law Office of Constance L. Brigman, P.C.
1416 44th St. SW Suite B,
Wyoming, Michigan, 49509

http://www.brigmanlaw.com/

Home Delivered Meals

In Home Care

HCR Manor Care

We know that most people prefer receiving care in a familiar setting where they are surrounded by the love, patience and understanding of family and friends. Heartland Home Health Care has designed services to help patients strengthen and increase their ability to care for themselves in their homes. We believe that health and well-being starts with understanding that illnesses can impact loved ones and may also impact a patient's hopes and aspirations.

http://www.hcr-manorcare.com/Home/CareatHome/tabid/141/Default.aspx

Seniors Helping Seniors

Our senior helpers can assist with all the things you need – light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, mowing the lawn, getting you to the doctor, or even just changing a light bulb — and they do it with love. That’s why we say it’s just like getting a little help from your friends.™

Seniors Helping Seniors

7206 Sagerose Drive

Hudsonville, MI 49426

(serving Kent County)

616-234-0190

Email: davejr@homehealthcaregrandrapids.com

http://www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/GrandRapids/

Always Best Care (ABC) Senior Services

http://www.alwaysbestcaregrandrapids.com

Right at Home, In Home Care and Assistance

We provide a free assessment with our social worker and/or registered nurse. We place Home Health Aides and Certified Nurses Aides into the homes of seniors and disabled adults.

Right at Home
1324 Lake Dr.SE. Suite 8
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone 616-301-8080

http://northgrandrapids.rightathome.net/

Clark Retirement Community

Clark at Home is Medicare certified to provide services consisting of nursing, rehabilitation, personal care and social work. Private duty services will also be available including companionship, personal care, light housekeeping, respite care and specialized dementia care.

Contact: Clark at Home
(616) 452-1568
1-800-770-1117

http://www.clarkretirement.org/index.php

ComForcare Senior Services

Our Home Companions, Personal Care Aides and 24-Hour Live-in Assistants are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of all-hours Telephone Reassurance and Urgent Care Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed.

Our caregivers provide a wide range of daily personal services, including:

Bathing, Grooming & Hygiene
Qualified ComForcare caregivers provide respectful assistance with bathing, dressing, hair styling, toileting, and other general hygiene needs.
Meal Preparation
Individual preferences, dietary restrictions and the importance of nutrition are always considered.
Medication Reminders & Safety Supervision
Trained caregivers work with client-specific medication profiles and ensure that all medication is taken promptly and in accordance with the physician's orders. Caregivers also provide general supervision and ambulatory assistance to ensure client safety and well-being.
Transportation/Errands
ComForcare aides are happy to help your loved ones travel to medical appointments and assist with occasional shopping and other local errands.
Companionship
Freedom from loneliness is crucial to mental health, particularly for seniors. ComForcare caregivers are more than employees - they're friends who provide conversation, entertainment and daily emotional support.
Chore Services & Light Housekeeping
Basic every day household chores are performed by ComForcare caregivers upon request.
Family Respite
ComForcare makes it possible for family caregivers to take time off worry-free. We'll take care of everything so you can attend to your own needs, enjoy periodic breaks or a much-needed vacation.

http://www.comforcare.com/Home.aspx

AngelCare Home Health Care

AngelCare Home Health Care
2517 Burton, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 245-8899

http://www.angelcarehomecare.com/

Clark at Home

Affiliated with Clark Retirement Community, Clark at Home is pursuing Medicare certification, providing nursing rehabilitation, personal care and social work. In addition, we offer assistance with personal care, housekeeping, running errands, respite, therapeutic massage, specialized dementia care and companionship. A complimentary assessment is available. Services are available in the greater Grand Rapids/west Michigan area for a few hours up to around the clock.

Call 616 233-4141 or visit the web site at ClarkatHome.org

http://clarkathome.org/

Insurance Counseling

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)

MMAP is a free service providing individuals and their families or caregivers with the knowledge to make informed health care coverage decisions.

MMAP counselors are volunteers who have undergone specialized training in Medicare/Medicaid laws and regulations, health insurance counseling and relevant insurance product. Because they are not connected with any insurance company, they are able to serve objectively and confidentially.

MMAP counselors can help you understand:

* Doctor and hospital bills
* Medicare summary notices
* Medicare/Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, coverage, claims and appeals
* Prescription coverage (Part D) or Medicare Savings Program
* Medicare Supplemental insurance needs, policies, refunds and claims
* Long term care financing options
* How to identify and report scams, identity theft, fraud and abuse

For assistance, call MMAP at 1-800-803-7174

http://www.mymmap.org/index.php

Medical Equipment & Services

Airway Oxygen Inc

We can provide for all your home medical oxygen therapy needs. However, don't let the name fool you. We are much more than an oxygen supplier. We provide a full line of Homecare products from hospital beds to bath seats. Please take a look at our Products and Services pages for more information on items we carry that may benefit you.

http://www.airwayoxygeninc.com/

CuroRX

http://www.curorx.com

SafeCall Home Medical Alarms

SafeCall has been serving West Michigan from its Grand Rapids base since 1995. Our primary services are:

Emergency help button service. Help is summoned at the touch of a small, waterproof button. Professional operators direct assistance to you within seconds. The service works inside and outside the home. Additional features are: reminder messages, long-range GPS tracking, smoke/carbon monoxide motion detectors and wander alarms.

Automated medication dispenses. If forgetting or confusing medications are threatening your loved ones' independence, a solution is within reach. Our dispensers securely store up to 28 doses of medication (two weeks on average) that can be delivered up to four times per day. Additional value is provided by bundling this service with the help button service enabling our operators to contact the home if the medication dose is not removed in a timely manner.

http://safecall.biz

Guardian Medical Monitoring

Guardian Medical Monitoring provides many different services to help seniors remain safe and independent in their own home. We can help you or your loved one gain peace of mind by assessing what services will best fit your needs as both a caregiver and care recipient. Guardian is a family owned, MI based company that has been providing safety and security devices since 1930. As a member of the Caregiver Resource Network, the Council on Aging of Kent County, and the Regional Bonding Council of West Michigan, Guardian is very community oriented and is able to help you with your safety needs as well as refer you to other local provider to make sure that you receive the quality of care that you deserve. Some of our products include; Medical alarms (PERS), medication dispensers, wander management accessories, and Virtually There Care- a remote video camera monitoring system.

http://www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com/

Personal Hygiene Coupons & Discounts

The Caregiver's Marketplace

Get cash back on eligible healthcare products! Just mail in your receipts with a completed cash back request form. The Caregivers Marketplace is a completely free program that offers ongoing cash back to anyone who purchases over-the-counter healthcare products from anywhere. For more information and valuable caregiving resources, visit

http://www.caregiversmarketplace.com/FrameSetup.asp

Recreational/Occupational Therapy Services

City of Wyoming – Stepping Stones

Provides an in-home recreational therapist with the goal of increased activity within the home and community for the caregiver or client. (Serves all of Kent County) 2380 DeHoop SW Wyoming, MI 49509 Phone: (616) 530-3190

http://www.ci.wyoming.mi.us/parksrec/stepping_stones.pdf

Easter Seals Michigan

Provides in-home occupational therapy services for caregivers and clients to promote independent living skills and improve safety and quality of life. 4065 Saladin Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Contact: Sharyn McCourt, Occupational Therapist;
Phone:(616) 942-2081 x23

http://mi.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MISE_homepage

Wyoming Senior Centers

Provides recreational opportunities for caregivers at a community center. 2380 DeHoop SW Wyoming, MI 49509
Phone:(616)530-3190

http://www.ci.wyoming.mi.us/ParksRec/senior%20center.asp

Clark Retirement Community

Clark at Home will provide Medicare certified, occupational therapy. Rehabilitation services focus on assisting clients recover their ability to perform activities of daily living.

Contact: Clark at Home
(616) 452-1568
1-800-770-1117

http://www.clarkretirement.org/index.php

Support Groups

ALS West Michigan Chapter

Group meetings for PALS and CALS. Speakers, discussion and sharing. 1st Evangelical Covenant Church, 1933 Tremont Blvd., NW, Grand Rapids. Phone: (616) 459-1900; 1-800-387-7121

http://webmi.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MI_services

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter - West Michigan Region

Hosts a number of support groups for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. Phone: 1 (616) 459-4558 or 1-800-272-3900

http://www.alzgmc.org/index.htm

Calvary Church/Confident Caregivers

Support and educational group meets 3rd Monday of the month, for sharing information and linking with community resources. Contact: Rev. Doug Stimers Phone: (616) 776-5236 or Tom Couch Phone: (616) 956-9377.

http://calvarychurch.gospelcom.net/m_senioradults.htm

Gilda’s Club

Family Support Groups for people who are on a cancer journey with someone they love. Meet at 1806 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids. Contact: Beth Jepson Phone: 453-8300

http://www.gildasclubgr.org/index.html

Holland Home - Helping Helpers

Education and support groups for caregivers held in area churches. Phone: (616) 235-5440

http://www.hollandhome.org/index.php

Hope Network Behavioral Health Service/Side By Side Caregivers Support Group

For caregivers of individuals who have Alzheimer’s or related dementias. 1256 Walker NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Contact: Teresea Schlump Phone: (616) 235-2910, Ext. 37

http://www.hopenetwork.org/affiliates/HNBHS_details.asp?id=11

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Provides on-going monthly support groups for people with MS and care partners. Phone: (616) 942-5505 or (800) 344-4867

http://mig.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MIG_homepage

Parkinson’s Association of West Michigan

Provides on-going monthly support groups for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Phone: (616) 954-8077 or
(800) 617-8711

http://www.parkinsonsassociationwmi.org/whoweare.html

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients with separate groups for the both caregiver and care receiver. Contact: Phone: (800) 337-3827

http://www.pinerest.org/

Support Group for Families and Friends of Aging Adults

Information and support for those responsible for caring for older persons. Meets at Thornapple Evangelical Covenant Church. Phone: Julie Griffin (616) 243-8116

http://www.thornapple.org/index.php

Gerontology Network/CareTree Adult Day Services

Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients with special emphasis/education for the main caregiver. Respite care provided. Phone: (616) 464-3665

http://www.gerontologynetwork.org

Clark Retirement Community

The Clark Caregiver Support Groups meet weekly with a dual goal – providing education on the biology of dementia and compassion for the emotional journey. The meetings are open to all family members and friends who care for a person with dementia.

Contact: Clark Dementia Services Coordinator
(616) 452-1568 ext. 369
1-800-770-1117

http://www.clarkretirement.org/index.php

Transportation

Right at Home, In Home Care and Assistance

We provide a free assessment with our social worker and/or registered nurse. We place Home Health Aides and Certified Nurses Aides into the homes of seniors and disabled adults.

Phone (616) 301-8080

http://northgrandrapids.rightathome.net/

Real Estate Services

Beth Mans - Greenridge Realty, Inc.

Specially trained to assist seniors and their families with downsizing and preparing the family home for sale.
Offering a FREE market analysis to obtain a current property value.

Certified Senior Advisor Senior Real Estate Specialist

Address:
6140 28th Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616)214-0909

http://adzzoo.com/new/listing-beth-mans-realtor-real-estate-sales-homes-3901.html