For Loan Closets where you can find all sorts of medical equipment at no cost to you, visit https://loanclosets.org
OR
call your local Area Agency on Aging, City Senior Center, City Hall, or Fire Dept. as many
of these also have loan closets!
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES:
Michigan Aging & Adult Services Agency
Phone: 855-444-3911 24/7 service
Services provided through the Adult Protective Services Programs are varied. They respond to the array of problems experienced by adults in need of protection.
The Program provides the following services:
- Protective Services Investigation
- Social protection, Family Planning, Home Help, Housing
- Family Planning Financial Management, Money Management
- Conservatorship / Guardianship / Civil Commitment
- Counseling, Information & Referral
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Mailing Address:
15851 S. US 27 Suite 73
Lansing. MI 48906
Phone: 517-827-8040
Licensed long term care facilities are nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes. Ombudsmen advocate for the resident in the facilities, guided by the wishes
of the resident. All services are provided under strict confidentiality. Ombudsmen cannot share information about the resident or the resident’s concerns without the resident’s permission. The program also aims to improve the long-term care system, speaking for passage of laws, regulations & policies benefiting over 100,000 Michigan long-term care residents. The MI Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is funded by federal and state government. There is no cost to residents or families for ombudsman services.
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Michigan nursing home laws and regulations are designed to ensure that people can also
report cases of abuse, exploitation, and neglect. If you have reason to believe that your
loved one is being abused in some way, you do have a way to get help.
You would need to contact one of the governing bodies in Michigan.
The contact information includes:
1. The Department of Human Services and Adult Protective Services at
2. The Bureau of Health Services Abuse Hotline at 800-882-6006
3. The Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services at 800-288-5923
4. The Attorney General’s 24-Hour Health Care Fraud Hotline at 800-24-ABUSE
5. The state’s 24-hour nursing home abuse hotline at 855-444-3911
You can contact any one of these entities and get help.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
SILVER SNEAKERS
Phone: 866-584-7389
Available at no cost for adults 65+ through select Medicare plans. If you have Silver Sneakers included in your Medicare Advantage Plan you get all of the perks of mem-
bership at no additional cost. Indoors or outdoors, beginner or experienced—we have
classes fit for everyone. Silver Sneakers classes are led by our supportive instructors.
From gyms to community centers, there are more participating fitness locations* avail-
able in the U.S. to our members than there are Starbucks! Prefer exercising at home?
Use your Silver Sneakers membership to access LIVE online classes and the on-demand video library of classes, workouts and how-to videos.
SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS:
MiCAFE (Michigan's Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly)
Administration Office:
3815 W. St. Joseph Suite C-200
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-485-9164 Potential clients please call 1-877-664-2233
MiCAFE, or Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly, is a program of Elder Law of MI that provides benefit application assistance to seniors age 60 and older, helping them make ends meet and put healthy food on their table. MiCAFE is an educational and community-centered program that focuses on improving the health and well-being of sen-
iors around the State of Michigan.
KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS
NCJW Michigan Office (National Council of Jewish Women)
26400 Lahser Suite #306
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: 248-355-3300
Two nutritious kosher meals can be delivered to your home up to 5 days/ week. Meals are packaged & delivered from the kitchen of Epic Kosher Catering, by volunteers of NCJW | MI (under the supervision of Council of Orthodox Rabbis).
ELIGIBILITY – If you or someone you know is 60 or older and either…
• Temporarily unable to prepare meals following a hospital stay
• Disabled and unable to provide meals for themselves
• Homebound, does not drive & without someone in their home to help with meals
• Elderly needing assistance maintaining independence in their home
• Eligibility has been expanded to vulnerable Jewish adults who may not typically
be homebound but are currently self-isolating
Wayne County Senior Citizens Services
3600 Commerce Court Bldg. E
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-326-5202 800-851-1454
Wayne County Senior Services provides congregate, home-delivered & liquid meals
to eligible senior citizens aged 60 and older in the 34 communities in western Wayne
County and in the downriver areas. Also offers Information & Referral Services and
Volunteer Opportunities.
These are only a sample of what is available for Seniors! Please check under
AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
As you age, you definitely want to be acquainted with your local Area Agency on Aging who can be of GREAT help in many ways! If you don't see YOUR counties agency below, simply Google Area Agency on Aging/ Your County. Every county in the country has this Agency that is primarily funded through your tax dollars as well as grants & donations!
Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1-A
1333 Brewery Park Blvd. Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207-4544
Phone: 313-446-4444
- Disease Prevention/Health Promotion
- Assistance to the Hearing and Deaf
- Kinship Care (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Advocacy Services
- Respite Care (In and Out-Of-Home)
- SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers
- Services to the Visually Impaired
- Transportation for those in the Medicaid Waiver program
- Other Services for Older Adults and the Disabled (18+)
We serve older adults, adults with disabilities & caregivers residing in Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods & Highland Park.
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
29100 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 800-852-7795
We are part of a national network of Area Agencies on Aging and a leader in aging services
in a six-county region that includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Offers a wide variety of services similar to those above!
The Senior Alliance / Area Agency on Aging 1-C NEW ADDRESS!
3200 Greenfield Suite 100
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: 734-722-2830 800-815-1112
- Some of the services provided are:
- Case Coordination & Support
- Friendly Reassurance program
- Hearing Impaired Services
- Homemaker & Personal Care Services
- Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
- National Family Caregiver Support Program
- Caregiver Training, Support Groups
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- The Regional Caregiver Support Focal Point
- Outreach (assist isolated older persons)
- Senior Alliance Holiday Meals
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
The Senior Alliance, Area Agency on Aging 1-C, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency established
in 1980 and designated as the Area Agency on Aging for the 34 communities of Southern & Western Wayne County in Michigan.
WellWise Services / Area Agency on Aging
107 Chicago
PO Box 189
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Phone: 517-592-1975
Offers a wide variety of services similar to those above! Covers Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties.
LEGAL RIGHTS & ISSUES
There are FREE legal resources for older adults as well as Veterans. Please see more legal resources on this website under LEGAL RESOURCES webpage.
Disability Rights of Michigan
Lansing Office:
4095 Legacy Pkwy. #500
Lansing, MI 48911-4264
Phone: 517-487-1755
DRM advocates and lawyers advise individuals with disabilities of their rights and res- ponsibilities and advocate for their human, civil and legal rights within the State of MI.
DRM has broad access authority to monitor institutions and advocate for people with disabilities who live in them.
Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. (ELM)
3815 W. St. Joseph Suite C-200
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: Client Assistance: 866-400-9164 Phone: Administrative Line: 517-485-9164
For over 25 years, our organization has been helping older adults obtain peace of mind.
We don't believe you should have to make decisions like choosing between food and medicine because of hard times. You are not alone. We can help! Make One Call for Help
& connect with pension, nutrition, and benefits access counseling! We help vulnerable
adults of all ages, and most of our services are free of charge. Every day, we help people solve problems, protect their rights, and work to ensure that their basic needs are met.
Our work includes putting healthy food on the table, discovering ways to help pay for
utility bills, finding safe and affordable housing, and much more. All you have to do is
make One Call for Help!
Lakeshore Legal Aid Counsel & Advocacy Law Line
16250 Northland Dr. Suite 363
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-443-8068 New Client Intake: 888-783-8190
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal ser-
vices to people who are low-income, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and
sexual assault in our communities.
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- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Personal Protection Orders (PPO)
- Senior Exploitation – Financial or Physical Abuse
Now serving residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Lakeshore Legal Aid
has 14 locations across Southeast Michigan.
Neighborhood Legal Services
Detroit Advocacy Center
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite 301
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Phone: 313-874-5820
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (NLSM) offers one-of-a-kind services to promote health safety and self-sufficiency. We are a regional business and non-profit collaborative coordinating S.E. MI community outreach and pro-bono partnerships for advocacy, educa-tion, and resources of human survival. Abused and homeless individuals, children, seniors and those with life-challenging illness can sometimes qualify to receive services free of charge:
Housing Advocacy
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #301
Detroit, M 48202
Phone: 313-964-1975
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Housing Advocacy – Out Wayne County
8900 Pardee
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 313-316-5356
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Children’s Justice & Education
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #301
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-874-5820 #2230
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Free Legal Aid Clinic
5425 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-833-0058
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Legal Advocacy / HIV-AIDS Victims
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #310
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-874-5820 #2224
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Elder Law Center
12121 Hemingway
Redford, MI 48239
Phone: 313-937-8291
METRO DETROIT SENIOR NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS:
Adult Well-Being Services
Administrative Offices:
1423 Field
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-924-7860
Caregiver Support Groups: 734-629-5004
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All Well Care Clinic
1413 Field
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-924-7860
All Well-Being Services (AWBS) is a 501(c)(3) human services organization that has pro- vided services to residents of Wayne County for over sixty-five years. A CARF accredited organization, AWBS provides an extensive range of evidence-based services for children, adults, seniors & families. We provide a variety of therapeutic, prevention, and vocational experiences. We are committed to helping people by offering them quality health & human services. At All Well-Being Services (AWBS), we are committed to improving the lives of the people we serve.
Alzheimer's Association
Home Office:
225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 800-272-3900 24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association is here to help Persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers.
- Local Support Groups & Dial-In Support Group
- Education Programs for caregivers
- Local resources and referrals
Please call the Helpline as they can give you times and locations for support groups & education workshops in your area. Please note, most of the programs and services are
either low-cost or free.
Bridging Communities, Inc.
6900 McGraw
Detroit, MI 48210
Phone: 313-361-6377
Eldercare Services:
Bridging Communities provides professional assessments for those 60 and over in the greater S.W. Detroit area. We leverage the gifts and talents of our dedicated volunteers
and partners to fulfill identified unmet needs.
Community Living Services
MetroPlace Center
35425 Michigan Ave. W. Suite 1
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-467-7600
Free interpreter services are available. If special accommodations are needed
to acquire services, please contact 734-722-6364.
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Oakland & Macomb County
24200 Woodward
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248- 547-2668
Located in Wayne, Michigan, provides supports for people of all ages with intellectual
& developmental disabilities in Wayne County.
Community Social Services of Wayne County
Main Office:
9851 Hamilton Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-883-2100
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Dearborn Office:
Garrison Place Office Bldg.
19855 W. Outer Dr. Suite 207 E
Dearborn, MI 48124
Phone: 313-792-9286
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP):
Foster Grandparents devote their volunteer service entirely toward disadvantaged or disabled youth and young adults. Foster Grandparents help these children in many
ways:
- Offering emotional support to child victims of abuse & neglect
- Tutoring children with low literacy skills
- Mentoring troubled teenagers & young mothers
- Caring for premature infants & children with physical disabilities &
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Senior Companion Program (SCP):
Senior Companion program is a national older adult volunteer program designed for
seniors to help other seniors maintain independent living. Seniors serve frail older adults, adults with disabilities, those with terminal illnesses, and offer respite for caregivers.
Seniors assist in basic but essential ways:
- Offering companionship and friendship to isolated and frail adults
- Assisting with simple chores
- Add value to their clients’ lives
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP):
RSVP connects volunteers age 55 and over with service opportunities in their communities that match their skills and availability. RSVP volunteers can choose how and where they will serve. Volunteers provide hundreds of community services at nonprofit agencies, such as:
- Mentoring or tutoring children
- Providing literacy assistance to adults
- Providing in home services such as Meals on Wheels & companionship calls
- Assisting families and veterans
- Providing services for healthy futures by working with local health care agencies/hospitals
- Offering relief services to victims of natural disasters and much, much more
Franklin Wright Settlements Inc.
Main Office:
3360 Charlevoix
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-579-1000
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Sophie Wright Branch
4141 Mitchell
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-579-1000
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Franklin Wright | Youthville
7575 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-309-1300
Senior Outreach Services:
Senior Outreach Services comprises seven programs through our partnership with DAAA
& Focus Hope to support area residents who are of senior age. As a provider, Franklin-Wright Settlements work to make sure seniors remain healthy, safe, and independent. We support this population by offering congregate meals, transportation, socialization, enhanced fitness and access to community resources and the most appropriate and affordable combination of services that help them stay vibrant and active in the comm-
unity for as long as possible with our help.
Matrix Human Services
Central Office:
1400 Woodbridge
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-526-4000 #1230
CENTER FOR SENIORS
The Center for Seniors helps our senior population maintain healthy, enjoyable and in- dependent lives. Comprehensive services include assistance with transportation to med-
ical appointments, home care services to help support clients remain living in their own homes & helping our older population remain active with a range of programs at Detroit recreational centers.
Services and programs that help achieve these goals include:
• Personal home care services
(Cleaning, cooking, laundering and more)
• Free community recreation activities
Including water-chair aerobics, community luncheons, health fairs,
field trips and more.
• Low-cost non-emergency medical transportation
We provide no-cost rides that are safe & reliable for trips to doctor ap-
pointments, grocery stores, and more.
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SENIOR CHORE SERVICE PROGRAM
If you know anyone over the age of 50 who could use help with everyday chores at home,
we are here to help. Your loved one can be paired with a Senior Home Care Specialist to
assist with repairing light bulbs or windows, outdoor chores like grass, snow, and leaf upkeep, as well as cleaning carpets, windows, pest control, and more.
Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
Main Office:
882 Oakman Blvd. Suite C
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-961-7990
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NSO Older Adult Services (OAS) - Oakland
35 W. Huron Suite 10 – South
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-335-0632
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NSO Older Adult Services (OAS) - Wayne
882 Oakman Blvd. Suite D
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-961-7990
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Westland Clinic
35180 Nankin Blvd. Suite 205
Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734-713-8800
Neighborhood Service Organization’s (NSO) compassionate and professional staff provides
services that have impacted countless children, youth, adults, seniors, families, and comm- unities since 1955. We deliver holistic care and wrap around / safety net services to address social determinants impacting health, education and economic stability.
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NSO’s empowering programs and services provide assistance for: older adults with mental illness; children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities; homeless recovery ser- services; housing development; community outreach for psychiatric emergencies; and volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and organizations.
PACE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Corporate Office:
21700 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 855-445-4554
OTHER LOCATIONS:
- Southfield: 24463 West Ten Mile, Southfield, MI 48033
- Thome Rivertown: 250 McDougall Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
- Detroit: 17330 Greydale Ave., Detroit, MI 48219
- Eastpointe: 17401 East Ten Mile, Eastpointe, MI 48021
- Dearborn: 15401 North Commerce Dr., Dearborn, MI 48120
- Sterling Heights: 35501 Mound, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
- Pontiac Center: 823 Golf Dr., Pontiac, MI 48341
The PACE philosophy: Complete health care:
The focus of PACE Southeast Michigan is to help you live in the community and stay in your own residence for as long as possible. To meet this goal, PACE organizations focus
on preventive care. Although all people who enroll in PACE are eligible for nursing home
care, only 7 percent nationally live in nursing homes.
PACE services are designed to meet your individual needs:
PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community and
our day health center.
1. You are 55 years old or older
2. Live in the PACE SE MI service area which includes all of Macomb County
and most of Wayne & Oakland Counties.
3. Present characteristics qualifying you for nursing home level of care, as
certified by the State of MI
4. You are able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment with
support from PACE SE MI
St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc.
58 Parsons
Detroit, MI 48201-2202
Phone: 313-833-7080
Programs to Meet All Needs:
St. Patrick Senior Center offers a wide range of programs designed to enhance the
physical &psychological well-being of Detroit's seniors. By providing nutritious meals,
an excellent health clinic, and a supportive community, we empower participants to live
a healthier, happier life. Offers many programs including meals and transportation!
THE INFORMATION CENTER
20400 Superior
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 734-282-7171
Nursing Facility Transition Services (NFT)
The Nursing Facility Transition program provides nursing home residents options. This program is available to nursing home residents who are either currently on Medicaid or
are Medicaid eligible and would like to return to their own home, move in with family members, find an apartment, or choose another housing option. Supports and services needed after transition may be available for those who meet functional and financial guidelines.
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MI Choice Medicaid Waiver Program
The MI-Choice Medicaid Waiver program is a comprehensive, community-based program designed for Medicaid-eligible adults who need nursing home level of care. The goal of the Medicaid Waiver program is to offer alternatives to nursing home care.
Services you may qualify for:
- • Community Living Supports
- • Adult Day Health (Adult Day Care)
- • Community Transportation
- • Personal Emergency Response Systems
- • Private Duty Nursing/Respiratory Care
- • Community Health Worker
The Ml-Choice Medicaid Waiver is available to older adults (65+) and persons with disabil- ities (18+) in Michigan. Adults who meet the income, asset, and care requirements can re-ceive the services they need to remain living in their own home, the home of a caregiver,
or in a licensed residential setting such as an assisted living facility, adult foster care home, or home for the aged. Many costs for services and care can be covered by the program. Support Coordinators will help to plan and arrange for your care in your home. In all steps
of the planning process, you help to decide what plan of care is best for your situation. We help you carry through with that plan and we meet with you regularly to adjust the plan if
your circumstances change.
The Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation
4750 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-833-1300
Hannan continues to develop and provide programs and services that meet the changing needs of seniors and promote creative and purposeful activity that enriches the lives of
older adults.
Hannan programs include:
Baum Senior Service Center, Beyond U – School for Grown-ups, Ellen Kayrod Art Gallery, and DayBreak, an adult day program for older adults living with dementia and their care-givers.
The Plymouth Community Council on Aging
Phone: 734-354-3222
The Plymouth Community Council on Aging meets the needs of community seniors by providing resources, referral services and programs
LENAWEE COUNTY:
Community Action Agency
Administrative Office of Lenawee
400 W. South
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-7861 800-438-1845 Toll-Free
Community Action has continued to operate many quality programs & help citizens in
all three counties it serves through home weatherization, community development, in-
come tax assistance, emergency aid, parent education, elementary success and out-
reach among others. Even more importantly, we have continued to advocate for social
and economic opportunity for all people so that everyone can enjoy the benefit of a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Lenawee Dept. on Aging
1040 S. Winter Suite 3003
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-264-5280
Providing quality care services that enable persons who are age 60 and over to live
independently with dignity. Offering a variety of programs: Commodities, Foster
Grandparent Program, Legal Services, and more.
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Lenawee Department on Aging feels that home safety is key in helping older adults
remain in their homes. A small grant allows for minor home repairs. Volunteer labor
allows our funds to assist with additional repairs.
MACOMB COUNTY
Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Administrative Offices:
363 W. Big Beaver Suite #300
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-559-1990
Senior Citizen Services:
In partnership with Focus: HOPE, ACC Senior Citizen Services provide monthly food
items to low-income senior citizens age 60 and older residing in Oakland and Macomb
County. Services are available at ACC’s office located in the Troy based St. George Com- munity Center. In addition, ACC provides a series of ESL classes to seniors living in the Senior Solberg Building in Madison Heights. Classes also provide a variety of topics such
as mental health, healthy living and a number of other areas.
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
25650 Kelly
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-757-5551
The IVC Program matches volunteers of all ages with older or disabled adults to provide
a variety of supportive services such as:
- Transportation and help with errands
- Minor home repairs, maintenance, chores & yard work
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Friendly visits and supportive phone calls
- Respite breaks for full-time family caregivers
- and other assistance that can help someone remain safely in their home
Macomb County Office of Senior Services
21885 Dunham Suite 6
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Phone: 586-469-5228
Offers referrals to the Prescription Resource Network (a program for seniors to help
them get assistance in paying for their medicine), Medicare D enrollment, Medicaid/
Medicare applications & enrollments, Food Pantries help applying for a Bridge Card,
a Loan Closet with walkers, shower chairs, wheelchairs, etc., Adult Day Care for sen-
iors, including Alzheimer's and those who have medical needs.
MONROE COUNTY
Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE)
2307 N. Monroe P.O. Box 646
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-242-6800
LIFE is a nutritional program that will help individuals to remain independent. The
food at all our locations is prepared specifically with you in mind. Can't drive or ride
with neighbors? Call your nearest center for help with a bus ride (available at limited locations). locations). Nutritional food at the centers is not the only thing you will find there. It's a chance to socialize, meet old friends, make new ones, enjoy many activities offered. Home Delivery is also available for individuals starting at age 60 and their spouse. (written note from your doctor required). If you have questions or comments, Please click
on "Contact Us" and fill out our form to email us.
Monroe County Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 S. Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775
Assistance for the following daily tasks are available for qualified Monroe County seniors, 60+ years of age, and disabled residents:
- Respite care available for family caregivers
OAKLAND COUNTY
Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Administrative Offices:
363 W. Big Beaver Suite #300
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-559-1990
Senior Citizen Services:
In partnership with Focus: HOPE, ACC Senior Citizen Services provide monthly food items to low-income senior citizens aged 60 and older residing in Oakland and Macomb County. Services are available at ACC’s office located in the Troy based St. George Com- munity Center. In addition, ACC provides a series of ESL classes to seniors living in the Senior Solberg Building in Madison Heights. Classes also provide a variety of topics such
as mental health, healthy living and a number of other areas.
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
25650 Kelly
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-757-5551
The IVC Program matches volunteers of all ages with older or disabled adults to provide
a variety of supportive services such as:
- Transportation and help with errands
- Minor home repairs, maintenance, chores & yard work
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Friendly visits and supportive phone calls
- Respite breaks for full-time family caregivers
and other assistance that can help someone remain safely in their home
Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit
6555 W. Maple
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: 248-592-2300
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25900 Greenfield #405
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-592-2300
Crisis assistance for housing, utilities, basic needs and developing self-sufficiency plans.
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Holocaust Survivor Assistance
Phone: 248-592-2313
We currently serve more than 500 survivors in the metro Detroit area through help with indemnification and restitution claims, home care services, friendly visitors, translation, emergency financial assistance and many other services. And our expert care managers
do so with the sensitivity necessary for this group’s unique needs.
Lighthouse of Oakland County
MAIN OFFICE:
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-920-6000
Direct Services:
Our Direct Services program helps people with basic needs. We provide a continuum of services that begins with short-term emergency food, utility and rental assistance.
We also provide referrals to outside agencies for additional help and assist families
with long-term planning and budgeting to achieve family stabilization. Lighthouse also
offers case management for long term support to stabilize families.
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
CENTRAL OFFICE:
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
PO Box 430598
Pontiac, MI 48343
Phone: 248-209-2600
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OLHSA (Madison Heights)
711 W. 13 Mile
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: 248-209-2600 800-482-9250
Resource Advocacy (Oakland County)
For older adults aged 60 and older, Resource Advocates provide assistance filling out Medicare and Medicaid applications and applying for the Area Agency on Aging 1 B's Community Living Program. Resource Advocates also offer information on OLHSA's comprehensive services and refers older adults to services in the community not pro-
vided through OLHSA.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program provides free services to grandparents who reside in the same residence and as relative children in kinship
care in Oakland, Livingston, and Macomb Co.'s. Program services include workshops, support groups, home visits and intergenerational activities.
SAGE Metro Detroit
290 W. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 734-681-0854
The mission of SAGE Metro Detroit is to build awareness and promote change so that LGBT older adults may age with dignity and authenticity. Offers a variety of services!
The Helm Life Center (formerly Services for Older Citizens)
158 Ridge
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Phone: 313-882-9600
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Home Chore Program
Phone: 313-649-2107 for more info and pricing
Must be age 60 or older and a resident of Harper Woods or one of the Grosse Pointes.
Minor home maintenance projects link people in need with volunteers to provide one-
time services. 4Service is based on volunteer availability. Minor home repairs limited
in scope to volunteer abilities. Home Maintenance, Safety and Security Program is off-
ered to homeowners only. This program provides and installs home safety devices
such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms; inspects and replaces interior (standard ceiling) and exterior lights (first floor only) with LED bulbs; & provides for a
kitchen fire extinguisher, LED night lights in specified areas of the home, repair and/or replacement of the house number (if not sufficient for identifying the address) and in-
spection and/or replacement of the furnace filter.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
CSSW Main Building:
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-971-9781
Find the right Washtenaw County programs and services for yourself or an older adult
you know. Ahead of the Curve is an innovative new web-based program by Catholic
Social Services of Washtenaw County that aims to make Washtenaw County a caregiver-friendly community.
2023 Senior Resource Directory for Washtenaw County:
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Medicare / Medicaid Assistance:
Seniors and adults with disabilities receive assistance in making informed decisions regarding health insurance and prescription drug coverage to best meet their needs.
All Medicare recipients are eligible. There is no cost to participate. Cost share contri-
butions and donations are welcome to maintain program activities.
- Help for individuals is available for:
- Prescription drug coverage
- Supplemental Insurance options
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
2245 S. State
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-769-0209
Aging in Place Services:
Navigating the complex array of services available to older adults who may have chronic,
progressive illnesses and those in need can be confusing and frustrating. JFS Older Adult
Services staff can help families and individuals find appropriate, available resources and alleviate barriers to access – including lack of knowledge, language skills, etc. We partner
with community agencies, hospitals, pharmacies and attorneys to ensure our clients rec- eive just the right services and support to maintain independence and dignity throughout their lives.
SYNOD HELPS
615 S. Mansfield P.O. Box 980465
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-483-9363
Synod Community Services was founded to provide essential mental health safety-net services for those with chronic and persistent mental illness in Washtenaw Co. Today,
Synod provides essential services in three counties and works with individuals facing
a variety of challenges from mental illness to addiction disorders.
Essential safety net services include:
- Community Living Supports
To ensure access to services, Synod’s residential programs are staffed 24 hours a day,
Washtenaw County Blueprint for Aging
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-971-9781 #323
We are dedicated to helping older adults in Washtenaw County maintain their indepen-
dence and quality of life. Here, county residents, service providers & policy makers can
find information and links to agencies and resources for seniors. We’ve also included
the most current research and data on aging, as well as topics of interest to older adults.
Washtenaw County Health Department
555 Towner Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-544-6700
The Washtenaw County Health Department has a new pilot program to help older adults
avoid falls in their homes! To qualify, community members should be 70+ years old, living
in a house or mobile home and living in 48197 or 48198.
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If you know of someone who fits these qualifications and would be interested in a free in-home fall risk assessment, please share this info with them! To learn more, they can call
the Healthy Homes Program at 734-496-1937 and leave a message. A nurse will call back
with more information about available services.
