NOTE!
If you are providing care to a hospice patient OR a loved one who is dying, please check under "Hospice Resources" for more help! Medicare, Medicaid, along with Blue Cross / Blue Shield and other private insurance programs cover most or all of the cost of hospice care. If you do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, hospice care can still be available to you at little or no cost!
STATE & FEDERAL PROGRAMS
A federally funded program designed to provide supportive services to caregivers. NFCSP services are available through the following organizations in the Metro Detroit & Detroit areas:
Michigan Dept. of Attorney General (to report abuse of any kind)
Phone: 517-373-1110
Website: www.michigan.gov/ag
Well Spouse Association
63 West Main Street Suite H
Freehold NJ 07728
Children of Aging Parents
PO Box 167
Richboro PA 18954
Phone: 800-227-7294
Website: www.caps4caregivers.org
Elder Web
Website: www.elderweb.com
National Council on Aging
1901 L Street NW 4th floor
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-429-1200
National Council on Aging Benefits CheckUp Site Website:www.benefitscheckup.org
Most helpful to those 55+ with a moderate or low-income.
Make sure you are receiving all the state and federal benefits
you are entitled to!
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
Phone: 800-803-7174
Speak FREE to a Medicaid/Medicare Educator and make
sure you have the PROPER supplemental insurance for
your particular medical and pharmacy needs!
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
P.O. Box 30676
Lansing MI 48909-8176
Phone: 517-373-8230
Website: www.michigan.gov/miseniors
National Alliance for Caregiving
Phone: 301-718-8444
Website: www.caregiving.org
You can print out helpful brochures and reports and read reviews
and ratings for more than 1,000 of the best caregiving books, videos,
websites, etc.
National Family Caregivers Association
Phone: 800-896-3650
Website: www.thefamilycaregiver.org
The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation
3050 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33137
Phone: 888-OKLeeza
Email: info@leezasplace.org
Website: www.leezasplace.org
Has centers around the country!
Family Caregiver Alliance
Phone: 800-445-8106
U.S. Government Senior Website
Office of Citizen Services & Communications
1800 F Street NW
Washington DC 20405
Phone: 800-FED INFO OR 800-333-4636
Website: www.seniors.gov
Information in both English & Spanish
Wounded Warrior Project
1020 A.C. Skinner Parkway Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 877-832-6997
Website: www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
800 GSW Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Phone: 229-928-1234
Website: www.rosalynncarter.org
Download information and participate in the free Telephone Learning
Series, which features discussions with experts in the field.
National Family Caregiving 101
Website: www.familycaregiving101.org
Strength for Caring
A comprehensive online resource and virtual community designed specifically for caregivers
and supported by experts, professional societies, government agencies, U.S. Surgeon General,
and family caregivers themselves. This national campaign is to enhance public awareness of
the vital role of family caregivers and to provide resources to assist caregivers in maintaining
their own health and well-being while caring for others.
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Products.
Website: www.strengthforcaring.com
METRO DETROIT & DETROIT
CareGivers
2111 Woodward Ave. Suite 700
Detroit MI 48201
Phone: 313-964-5070 OR 800-676-5071
Website: www.cgcares.org
Non-profit agency that helps families care for elderly parents in their own homes. Also respite care!
Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency
2121 Biddle Ave. (Administrative Office)
Wyandotte MI 48192
Phone: 734-955-6752 ext. 228 Nancy Coman
OR 734-284-6999 (main office)
Email: ncoman@waynemetro.org
Website: www.waynemetro.org
Support groups for caregivers, education & training in health & well-being maintenance, counseling
& referral service. and out-of-home respite program. The caregiver/care recipient must be 60 years
of age or older and reside with the caregiver and must require assistance with two or more activities of daily living or have a dementia-relatated condition. Also. incontinentce supplies (as available) are provided without charge when the caregiver/care recipient is at least 60 years of age or older.
NOTE: Wayne Metro has partnered with the Alzheimers Association to present a support group
called "Transitions" for caregivers of those with late stage dementia.
Easter Seals-Michigan
1105 N. Telegraph Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone: 800-757-3257
Website: www.essmichigan.org/PIP
Respite program for parents of a child with a Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED).
(Nine groups provided by) The Information Center
20500 Eureka Road, Suite 110
Taylor MI 48180
Phone: 734-287-7828 Caregiver Support Program
Website: www.theinfocenter.info
The support group meetings will include guest speakers, discussion and group support, as well as opportunities for individual counseling and benefit analysis. The Caregiver Training and Support Classes will address the needs of caregivers and educate them on options and resources that can help provide relief. Call for current meeting places & schedules!
Dementia/Alzheimer's CareGivers Support Group
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital's Adult Psychiatric Speciality Unit & the Alzheimer's Association
Multipurpose Room B OR Dining Rooms H and J
2333 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte MI 48192
Phone: 734-284-5563
AND
Family Caregiver Workshop JUST ADDED 3/11/2013
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
2333 Biddle
Wyandotte MI 48192
Phone: 313-575-4373 Sheila Daley
Email: sdaley1@hfhs.org
Free to caregivers of patients within the H.F. Health System.
St. John Neumann Catholic Church JUST ADDED 2/17/2013
44800 Warren Road
Canton MI
Free Alzheimer Support Group meeting the third Thursday of each month and
facilitated by geriatric social worker Rosemarie Shim at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Alzheimer's Association--Greater Michigan Chapter UPDATED 5/4/2013
Phone: 800-272-3900 Harry L. Nelson Helpline
Website: www.alz.org/gmc
The Alzheimer's Association is here to help Persons with Alzheimer's disease and
related dementias and their caregivers.
Respite Day Programs
Care Consultation
Local Support Groups & Dial-In Support Group
Wraparound
Early Stage Social Club
Minds on Art, a free 6-week program for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias and their care-partners. This is a unique opportunity for individuals in the early
and mid stages of the disease to create meaningful memories through art. Regardless if
you are an experienced artist or only a beginner, join us for DIA gallery tours & art studio
time.
Education Programs for caregivers
Professional Training
Clinical Study
MedicAlert + Safe Return, a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals
with Alzheimer's or a related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. We provide
24-hour assistance, no matter when or where the person is reported missing.
Local resources and referrals
Please call the Harry L. Nelson Helpline as they can give you times and locations for support
groups and education workshops in your area. Please note, most of the programs and services
are either low-cost or free.
Adult Well-Being Services
Administrative Offices:
1423 Field Street
Detroit MI 48214
Phone: 313-924-7860 Caregiver Support Groups: 734-629-5004
Email: nmaye@awbs.org
Website: www.awbs.org
Call the above number for the meeting places and times in your area!
Wayne County Adult Day Center
30712 Michigan Avenue
Westland MI 48186
Phone: 734-727-7378
Caregiver workshops, support groups, resource library, education sessions, telephone support, direct counseling, information & assistance.
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)
29699 Southfield Road
Southfield MI
Phone: 248-233-4392 Dorothy Moon
Caregiver support groups for caregivers of all older adults. Free!
Temple Israel
5725 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield MI
Phone: 248-661-5700
Email: info@temple-israel.org
Website: www.temple-israel.org
Adult Children Caring for Senior Parents Group provides a group setting where adults with the responsibility of caring for their aging parents will receive ideas and support from those in the
same circumstance.
AND
Caring for the Caregiver Support Group is designed to give support to caregivers caring for any
type of disability, illness, complicated pregnancy, surgery or life change.
LEGAL RESOURCES:
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan
Elder Law & Advocacy Center offers "FIRST TUESDAYS"
FREE workshops for Senior Citizens, People Caring for Seniors & Non-Parent Caregivers
Redford Community Center
12121 Hemingway (in the GYM)
Redford, MI
Phone: 313-937-8291
The FIRST TUESDAY of Each Month at 2:00 p.m.
Guidance from our Experienced Legal Staff includes:
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Wills/Trusts
Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing A Question & Answer Period Will Follow
Powers of Attorney The Presentation!
Medicaid/Medicare
School Enrollment and much, much more!
PLEASE SEE THE "LEGAL RESOURCES " WEBPAGE ON THIS WEBSITE FOR EVEN MORE
RESOURCES!
OTHER SENIOR RESOURCES
The Senior Alliance Area Agency on Aging 1-C
3850 Second Street, Suite 201
Wayne MI 48184
Phone: 734-722-2830 OR 1-800-815-1112
Email: info@tsalink.org
Some of the services provided are:
Care Management Services
Case Coordination & Support
Chore Referral
Chore Services (The Wayne County Cares Chore program)
Congregate Meals (Hot lunch on weekdays at any of 41 community lunch sites)
Elder Abuse Services
Gatekeeper Program
Friendly Reassurance program (also called Tele-Care)
Health Screenings
Hearing Impaired Services
Home Delivered Meals
Homemaker & Personal Care Services
Information & Assistance
Legal Assistance
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
MI Choice Waiver Program
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver Training, Support Groups OR Individual Counseling
The Regional Caregiver Support Focal Point
Outreach (assist isolated older persons)
Refugee Support Project
Senior Alliance Holiday Meals
Senior Center Staffing
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Transportation
Vision Services
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
1333 Brewery Park Boulevard, Suite 200
Detroit MI 48207-4544
Phone: 313-446-4444
Website: www.daaa1a.org
Adult Day Care
Congregate Meals
Disease Prevention/Health Promotion
Elder Abuse Education
Assistance to the Hearing and Deaf
Home Care Assistance
Home-Delivered Meals
Kinship Care (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren)
Legal Services
Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Advocacy Services
Outreach & Assistance
Respite Care (In and Out-Of-Home)
SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers
Services to the Visually Impaired
Transportation
Other Services for Older Adults and the Disabled (18+)
Adult Well-Being Services / Caregiver Support Services
6700 Middlebelt Road
Romulus MI 48174
Phone: 734-629-5004
Website: www.awbs.org
Outreach services and support for older adults/support group/help obtain benefits & locate
other community services/help locate needed supplies and equipment/lend helpful books an videos/provides helpful information on memory loss, approaches to difficult situations, making
tough decisions and other areas of caregiving. Call the above number for the meeting places
and times in your area!
Catholic Social Services
9851 Hamilton Ave.
Detroit MI 48202
Phone: 313-883-2100
Email: csswc@csswayne.org
Website: www.csswayne.org
Foster grandparents, Senior Companion Program, Older Adult Services provides counseling
services to older adults (60+) and their families and caregivers. In-home counseling, information, referral and advocacy services are offered.
Caregivers
2111 Woodward Ave. #700
Detroit MI 48201
Phone: 313-964-5070 OR 800-676-5071
Website: www.cgcares.org
Respite care, Homemaking and Personal Care for the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park
The Information Center
20500 Eureka Road, Suite 110
Taylor MI 48180
Phone: 734-282-7171
Website: www.theinfocenter.info
Project Care Choices (often referred to as the Medicaid Waiver Program), is designed to assist the
frail elderly and disabled who want to remain at home, but may be having a difficult time obtaining
the resources and services that would allow them to do so. The goal of Project Care Choices is to offer alternatives to nursing home care for those who reside in southern and western Wayne County. In addition, there are medical and financial requirements. Generally, those with multiple medical needs and little family support and finances will qualify.
Participants will be asked to contribute toward the program based on their ability to pay. If services are needed, they will recommend selected resources to insure that services are affordable. In addition, services may be covered by your health insurance or by Project Care Choices if no other payment options are available.
Service Choices:
Adult Day Care
Homemaker Services
Personal Care Services
Home Delivered Meals
Emergency Response Systems
Private-Duty Nursing
Counseling
Chore Services
Respite Care
Environmental Modifications
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Training
Transportation
Kinship Care Resource Center
School of Social Work--MSU
Phone: 800-535-1218
Offers health care, legal, financial, mental health services and educational resource information.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society / Michigan Chapter
21311 Civic Center Drive
Southfield, MI 48076-3911
Phone: 800-344-4867 OR 248-350-0020
Email: info@mig.nmss.org
Website: www. mig.nationalmssociety.org
Respite Care, medical equipment including home & auto modifications, short-term counseling.
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
30400 Telegraph . Suite 150
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Phone: 248-433-1011 OR 800-852-9781
Website: www.parkinsonsmi.org
MPF will fund up to 60 hours of Adult Day Services per year; and provides the facility with
educational materials and training to ensure that people with Parkinson's receive the best care possible.
Corinthian Baptist Church
1725 Caniff
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Phone: 313-868-7664
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) of Michigan (Lou Gerhrigs disease)
24359 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 100
Southfield MI 48075
Phone: 800-882-5764 OR 248-354-6440
This group will fund 24 hours per month of respite care at $15 per hour.
Presbyterian Villages Of Michigan
26200 Lahser Road #300
Southfield MI 48333-7157
Phone: 248-281-2020 TTY: 800-649-3777
Website: www.pvm.org
ADULT DAY SERVICES (Throughout S.E. Michigan)
(These services are usually covered by Insurance / Medicaid / Medicare / V.A.)
Woodhaven Retirement Community
29667 Wentworth, Livonia MI 48154
Phone: 734-261-9000
Website: www.woodhaven-retirement.com
OPEN: Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Totally FREE for most Wayne County seniors with funding from The Senior Alliance.
There are MANY different Adult Day Services now being offered throughout S.E. Michigan and
simply too many to list here. Contact your local Area Agencies on Aging for the latest and most complete listing of services in your area! They will be happy to email, fax or mail you a listing.
VETERANS:
Veterans who have served during wartime (V.A. eligible) are entitled to FREE respite care each year!
If the Veteran is at home, they are entitled of up to 30 HOURS a year which may be taken in any increments during that calendar year.
If the Veteran is in a nursing home, they are entitled up to 30 DAYS each year.
To apply, call 734-769-7100. If you do not have a copy of your discharge papers, they can be
obtained at www.va.gov in 7 to 10 days. Keep in mind that in the past, certain wars HAD been classified as "police actions" but are NOW classified as wartime....for ex., the Vietnam War.
This can expand your benefits!
LENAWEE COUNTY PLEASE SEE THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING www.r2aaa.net
Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
102 N. Main
Brooklyn MI 48230
Phone: 800-335-7831
Website: www.r2aaa.net
Hospice of Lenawee
415 Mill Road
Adrian MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-2323
Website: www.hospiceoflenawee.org
Volunteers participate in various activities, primarily providing companionship and respite
care to our hospice families.
MONROE COUNTY PLEASE SEE THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING www.aaa1b.org
Older Adult Services for Catholic Charities of Monroe County, Inc.
MAIN OFFICE
14930 LaPlaisance Rd., Suite 123
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-240-3850
OR
South County
1616 Smith Road
Temperance, MI 48182
Phone: 734-847-1523
Email: info@ccmonroe.org
Website: www.ccmonroe.org
Advocacy and community referrals or information.
Family Caregiver's Group
Alzheimer's Family Support Group
Seminars & Group Presentations offered on a regular basis
Alzheimer's Association Family Caregiver
For: Caregivers of those with Alzheimer's
The Lutheran Home
1236 S. Monroe Street
Monroe MI 48161
&
Mercy Memorial Hospital
718 N. Macomb Street
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 800-272-3900
Changing Seasons (For: Home Caregivers)
Church of God, Mountain Assembly
2393 N. Monroe Street
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-243-1283
Monroe County Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 S. Telegraph Road
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775
Website: www.monroecountyop.org
Respite care is available for caregivers. The Home Care Dept. assists Monroe County residents
with daily routines such as homemaking and personal care tasks so that clients may remain living independently in their own homes.
OAKLAND COUNTY
In-Home Companion Services
P. O. Box 2280
Southfield MI 48037
Phone: 1-800-313-1219
Website: www.inhomeservices.org
Caregiver relief service to seniors (50+)
and disabled adults (21+) in Oakland County. Free!
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Great Lakes Chapter--Alzheimer's Association
107 April Dr. Suite 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-677-3081
Provides high quality education, training, and support services
in 21 Michigan counties to those with Alzheimer's disease and
related dementia, their families and professionals.
Volunteer Respite Care
Catholic Social Services Volunteer Respite Program
Phone: 734-712-3625
