A Place for Mom

http://www.aplaceformom.com/?kw=1234 We are a free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, retirement communities, home care, and other senior care options. Our experienced Eldercare Advisors have assisted thousands of families with the difficult task of selecting senior care.

AAAWM Kent County Senior Millage Services

http://www.aaawm.org/kcsm-services.shtml The Kent County senior millage offers a variety of services to help older adults and their caregivers.

AdvisaCare

http://www.advisacare.com/home.htm AdvisaCare's Home Healthcare and Community Support Services are designed to allow you or your loved one to live at home as safely and independently as possible through a variety of services including private duty, skilled nursing, non-medical care and supportive services.

Airway Oxygen

http://www.airwayoxygeninc.com/index.html 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.

Alzheimer's Association - West Michigan Chapter

http://www.alz.org/gmc/index.asp The Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Michigan Chapter, founded in 1981, is a private, non-profit, voluntary health organization and one of over 80 chapters across the United States. The Greater Michigan Chapter is headquartered in Southfield, with regional offices in Alpena, Grand Rapids, Marquette, Midland and Traverse City and covers 60 counties. Services are available to more then 138,000 individuals and their families who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.

American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids

http://members.doubleknot.com/arcwcm/home.htm The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

http://www.aaawm.org/index.shtml Serving 9 area counties. Provides news, advocacy information, caregiver resources, a list of services and contacts.

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

http://www.aaawm.org/about.shtml Established in April 1974, the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) exists to help older adults and persons with disabilities live in their community with independence and dignity.

Care Resources (PACE)

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

Caregiver Resource Network

http://www.caregiverresource.net A partnership of West Michigan organizations providing information and support for family and professional caregivers.

Choice Connections

http://choice-connections.com/ 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.

Citizens for Better Care

http://www.cbcmi.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=1&MMN_position=1:1 CBC is an independent, non-profit organization that provides information and advocacy to enhance the self-determination and well-being of long term care consumers in Michigan. We are active in family council development; family support services; elder abuse prevention education; state and federal legislative and policy advocacy; quarterly newsletters and many publications; training of long term care professionals; and participation in consumer coalitions.

Clark Retirement Community

http://www.clarkretirement.org/index.php Clark is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community, offering a full complement of services and residential options from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing. If you should ever need additional care, you can remain at Clark.

ComForcare Senior Services

http://www.comforcare.com/Home.aspx ComForcare Senior Services provides caregivers to meet your home care needs through companion and hands-on personal care services for individual of all ages.

Comfort Keepers

http://www.comfortkeepers.com/external/locations.html At Comfort Keepers®, nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in-home care that enriches our clients' lives and helps them maintain the highest possible level of independent living.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

http://www.deafhhs.org/index.htm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DeafHHS) is a private 501(c)3 non-profit agency established in 1996. We provide interpreter services, education, information and advocacy to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. We also provide information and educational services to the hearing community on Deaf-related matters. We are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Easter Seals

http://mi.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MISE_homepage Easter Seals - Michigan’s mission is to create solutions that change lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families.

First Financial Reverse Mortgages

http://www.firstloans.net/index.asp Helping Seniors remain in their home with freedom, independence and dignity. We help people decide if a reverse mortgage is right for them. A reverse mortgage allows homeowners who are 62 years or older to convert a portion of the equity in their homes into cash.

Gerontology Network

http://www.gerontologynetwork.org 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.

Grand Rapids Community College/ Older Learner Center

http://www.grcc.edu/olc In an attempt to help prepare and educate our community regarding this Aging Revolution, Grand Rapids Community College created the Older Learner Center. The main goal of the Older Learner Center is to meet the educational needs of an aging society through: • Outreach activities within the community including a wide variety of educational programming; public events and forums; training of aging network professionals; publication of written materials; and dissemination of various other educational materials regarding successful aging. • Development of educational curriculum and programs for training the gerontologist of tomorrow. • Leadership development, civic engagement, and training for area seniors. • Life enrichment and other lifelong learning opportunities for baby boomers and older persons.

Guardian Medical Monitoring

http://www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com/ Helping American Seniors Live An Independent Life At Home.

Healthcare Associates & Community Caregivers

http://www.healthcareassociates.net/ "Care" is our middle name. At Health Care Associates, we have been providing high-quality care to West Michigan for more than a decade. In that time, we have become a valuable resource and a reliable friend to many people. We hope that when the need arises for care in your home, you will call us first.

Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice

http://www.hcr-manorcare.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx Agency provides skilled nursing, therapies, infusion, social work, chaplain and bereavement care in-home, and in nursing and assisted living facilities.

Heartland Homecare & Hospice

http://www.hcr-manorcare.com/Home/CareatHome/tabid/141/Default.aspx Helping patients remain independent is vitally important to us. We're proud to offer a variety of home health care services to patients experiencing an illness, hospitalization or surgery or for those facing a new health care diagnosis requiring a change in daily lifestyle.

HHS Health Options

http://www.hhs-inc.com/ HHS, Health Options® has been a resource for elders, caregivers, and others with long-term care needs since 1979. Through a variety of activities, case managers coordinate the services that help with daily life and assure the appropriate level of gentle and dignified care for each individual's need.

HHS, Health Options

http://www.hhs-inc.com/index.htm Agency serves 12 West Michigan counties with services for frail elderly and adults with physical disabilities. Web site has excellent eldercare links page.

Home Helpers

http://www.homehelpers.cc/ Helping aging seniors safely manage and enjoy an active lifestyle while maintaining their independence.

Home Instead Senior Care

http://www.homeinstead.com/home.aspx The Home Instead Senior Care family network of locally owned franchise offices was developed with a passionate desire to be your trusted source in helping your family keep your aging mother, father, grandparents or friends in their home as they grow older.

Hope Network / Side by Side Program

http://www.hopenetwork.org/affiliates/HNBHS_details.asp?id=11 The Side By Side program located in the Family Life Center is designed to provide respite services to primary caregivers who need relief from the day-to-day care giving of a dependent family member over the age of 18 years. The primary focus on this program is to provide enrichment activities such as gardening, art, dance, and music. The program is designed to maintain or improve social, educational, psychological, and physical disabilities of the participants, providing a positive impact on body, mind, and spirit. Services are provided by qualified care staff.

Hospice of Michigan

http://www.hom.org/ Hospice of Michigan provides comprehensive, compassionate comfort care to people with acute chronic illness and support to their loved ones. We have lived this commitment in our communities for over 25 years. We care for all who need and seek our services, regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay. Need more information or want to refer a patient? Call our Access Center, available 24 hours a day, at 888-HOM-5656, or use our Patient Care Services Contact Form.

Intent Public Relations

http://www.wmprsa.org/index.html To help public relations professionals develop and sustain the essential knowledge, skills and standards which will reinforce their integral role in the effective management of organizations.

Ionia County Commission on Aging

http://www.ioniacounty.org/COA/COA_home.asp Our services enhance the quality of life for our area senior citizens and assist family members and friends in caring for those individuals.

Kirkhof College of Nursing (Grand Valley State University)

http://www.gvsu.edu/kcon/index.cfm?id=D18DCFD6-A8F7-2DD7-90FAF3446866BA9F The Kirkhof College of Nursing offers educational opportunities to men and women who wish to prepare themselves for the responsibilities of professional nursing practice in a dynamic and changing health care system. Continuing education courses and workshops are also offered to assist nurses in updating their knowledge and in learning new roles and functions.

Life Guidance Services

http://www.lifeguidanceservices.org/ Life Guidance Services is a nonprofit organization that has helped people live their lives to the fullest since 1893. Our website provides you with general information about our counseling, wellness and prevention programs, and employee assistance program. You are welcome to call us at (616) 954-1991 or toll-free at (888) 877-7720 if you would like more information.

Maple Creek (formerly known as Luther Community)

http://www.maplecreek.org/ We are an action-oriented organization committed to creating communities of service that meet the needs of people, upholding human dignity, advocating equality and justice.

Metron Personal Services

http://www.metronhealth.com/index.cfm Metron Integrated Health Systems is a West Michigan based company dedicated to providing quality healthcare in a compassionate and caring manner. We believe that care should be as close to home as possible which is why as one of the largest healthcare companies in West Michigan, we are able to offer our services within a 60 mile radius of Grand Rapids. Whether it is therapy, skilled nursing, dementia care, home care or products you need, we are available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Michigan Aging Services

http://www.michigan.gov/miseniors The Michigan Aging Services System (MASS) website.

Montcalm County Commission on Aging

http://www.montcalm.org/aging.asp Our mission is to provide senior citizens and their families with the necessary assistance and information to maintain health, dignity, independence and well-being for all residents of Montcalm County who are 60 years of age and older. We work at accomplishing this mission through our Transportation Program, Home Repair Program, Group Respite & Specialized Respite Program, Trip Program, Volunteer Program, Information and Referral, Senior Center Activities and our Case Coordination and Support Program. We also provide assistance through the Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program, Michigan Pharmaceutical Program for Seniors, our Emergency Needs Programs, and our monthly newspaper.

O'Bee Long Term Care Planning

http://jerryobee.com/ Our mission is to help people understand what long term care is, what the emotional, family unity and financial costs are and how to prepare by planning today for what could be tomorrow's scenarios of family members caring for them and their loved ones.

Philips Lifeline

http://www.lifelinesys.com/?campaign=402 Lifeline can not only protect a life...it can preserve a cherished way of life by giving seniors the confidence to continue living in their own homes.

Pine Rest

http://www.pinerest.org/default.asp Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is called to express the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by providing behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, and compassion.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

http://www.pinerest.org/default.asp Mental health issues are the focus. Extensive, in-depth articles on specific conditions. Information on stress and stress management.

Plachta, Murphy & Associates

http://www.pmalawpc.com/ With us, you're a client, not a number. We care about your concerns and your legal needs. Our mission is to give personal attention and service to each client -- to respond with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. We take a holistic approach to problem solving. We listen. We research. We look for potential problems before they have a chance to become reality. We meet challenges head-on.

Priority Health

http://www.priorityhealth.com/ Priority Health is a nationally recognized health plan company based in Michigan.

Right at Home, In Home Care and Assistance

http://rightathomenational.reachlocal.net/ A person in need of homecare fits many profiles and has different needs. As an adult, the type of home health care needed for your aging or disabled loved one is on your mind. As a senior, home care is an option that will keep you independent.

SafeCall

http://www.safecall.biz/index.htm You can have greater peace of mind and reassurance while your loved ones keep their independence.

Senior Neighbors

http://www.seniorneighbors.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=33 Provides essential services for independent living to older adults 60+.

Senior Neighbors

http://www.seniorneighbors.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=33 Senior Neighbors provides crisis assistance to at-risk seniors, operates Senior Centers throughout Kent County, provides home delivered and congregate meals, assists frail and low-income seniors with chores and simple home maintenance tasks allowing them to remain in their own homes, provides low-income seniors with vital transportation services at low cost, and provides a safety-net for socially isolated and home-bound seniors through its Daily Connections Program.

Smith Barney

http://fa.smithbarney.com/dongoetcheus/index.htm I seek to understand my clients broadly and deeply enough to find the opportunities that add value not only to their financial objectives, but also to their life aspirations. I determine what’s really important and develop actionable, flexible strategies to help them meet their financial needs. I also design socially responsible investing portfolios for those who want to truly align their values with their investments, while also helping to deliver the financial returns that they desire.

Spectrum Health Hospice Services

http://continuing.spectrum-health.org/default.asp?s=6&hospID=F7DC40F3F77641DEBD4AF1A69D18B3D9&nid=B616547FEE434F50B77525FE69C2E711 Planning for the future and dealing with day-to-day decisions are easier with the help of your Spectrum Health Hospice team. We provide: * pain management and control of symptoms with the assistance of registered nurses * emotional and spiritual support for you and anyone involved in your care provided by medical social workers and chaplains * medication and equipment related to the terminal illness * assistance with personal care needs to supplement the care you currently receive * trained volunteers who can offer a wide array of assistance from companionship to meeting practical needs * grief support for family, caregivers and staff * memorial services and support groups. Spectrum Health Hospice also provides hospice care to patients in long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, hospitals and home care settings.

Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association

http://continuing.spectrum-health.org/default.asp?s=5&hospID=F7DC40F3F77641DEBD4AF1A69D18B3D9&nid=22876793C0B641B7B7627E7E25E40291 Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has been recognized as a national and state leader in home care services. It ranks third in the nation and first in the state for the lowest percentage of acute care hospitalizations for patients receiving home care services. Congratulations to the VNA staff for providing excellent care. For more information about the VNA, please call (616) 486-3777.

Sunrise Assisted Living of Cascade

http://www.seniorsforliving.com/community/Sunrise-of-Cascade/ If your need senior housing in Michigan that can provide for your needs, or your senior's needs, the Sunrise of Cascade senior living community offers assisted living services, Alzheimer's care, respite care, short-term care and hospice services.

The Caregiver Cottage

http://www.thecaregivercottage.com/ “The Caregiver Cottage”, a virtual place of support where they will walk with you through your caregiving experience.

Thresholds

http://www.threshnet.org/index.html As a non-profit social service agency, Thresholds Inc. provides respite services to adults who have a developmental disability. Our mission is to enable children and adults with developmental disabilities to live as productively and independently as possible in the community.

United Nursing Service

http://www.unitednursing.com/index.html UNS Home Health Agency provides intermittent skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies, social work, dietary consult, and certified aide service, under the direction of your physician. Our award winning, Medicare certified, and CHAP accredited agency will help you recover from an illness or injury and to learn self-care skills to maintain quality of life.

West Michigan Long Term Care Connection

http://www.michltc.com/west/index.html The Long-Term Care Connection is a highly visible and trusted source of information and assistance about long term care, aiding Michigan residents with planning and access to needed services and supports, in accordance with their preferences.

West Michigan United Way

http://www.waybetterunitedway.org/ West Michigan's premier information and referral resource, is now on line through this address.

Wyoming, City of / Senior Center

http://www.ci.wyoming.mi.us/parksrec/senior%20center.asp The Wyoming Senior Center, located at 2380 DeHoop, SW, is dedicated to providing Older Adults with a variety of recreation, social enrichment and volunteer opportunities. The Center also provides a variety of Health & Wellness services as well.