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AARP 

Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged Licensing Division

Aging Care  Connecting families with Elder Care, Senior Housing & Caregiver Support.

Aging with Dignity offers a link to the Five Wishes document that has become America’s most popular living will because it is written in everyday language and helps start and structure important conversations about care in times of serious illness.

Alzheimer’s Association-Michigan Chapter provides information on Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Alzheimer’s Association-Virtual/Dial-in Education & Support Programs

Antrim County Commission on Aging serves older adults in Antrim County.

AT Xchange  A Michigan based website where people can buy, sell or give away Assistive Technology.

Benefit’s Check-up a free service of the National Council on Aging that will help you assess benefits that you might be eligible to receive.

Benzie Senior Resources serves older adults in Benzie County.

Catholic Human Services of Northern Michigan provides a wide variety of services including mental health, substance abuse, and senior companion and foster grandparent programs.

Charlevoix County Commission on Aging serves older adults in Charlevoix County Michigan.

Disability Network-Northern Michigan serves people with disabilities and their families by providing information, assistance, and support to people of all ages with a wide variety of disabilities.

Disaster Preparedness Guide for Seniors – This guide covers common types of emergencies that family and caregivers of seniors should be aware of, tips for helping the elderly evacuate when needed, and a handy checklist of items to have and bring with you in the event of an emergency.

Do 1 Thing is a 12-month program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies or disasters.

Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families.

Elder Law of Michigan is a nonprofit organization that promotes and protects the rights, health and economic well-being of older adults and people with disabilities by providing information, advocacy, legal advice and professional services.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County serves older adults in Emmet County.

Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging  serves older adults in Grand Traverse County.

Grand Traverse County Senior Network offers social, wellness and educational opportunities for adult members age 50+ in the greater Grand Traverse area.

Kalkaska County Commission on Aging serves older adults in Kalkaska County.

Leelanau County Senior Services serves older adults in Leelanau County.

Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc. provides a full range of legal services in most areas of civil law for people who meet Federal poverty guidelines or who are 60 years of age or older.

Manistee County Council on Aging

MI Seniors – Michigan Aging and Adult Services is the State of Michigan’s site for resources on community-based supports and services that help older adults remain in their home of choice.

Missaukee County Commission on Aging  serves older adults in Missaukee County.

National Alliance for Caregiving

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is the place to call if you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency  is a non-profit Community Action Agency serving ten counties of northwest lower Michigan and operates the home Weatherization program, the Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels programs, the Head Start/Child Development program, and the Community Services program.

Northwest Michigan Housing Search will help you find the information you need to gain access to affordable housing and housing programs in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties.

Plan Ahead for Disasters  Emergency preparedness guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security lists and explains specific threats and responses.

Senior Living Map Senior & Assisted Living Facilities by State

Senior Veteran’s Benefits

Wexford County Council on Aging serves older adults in Wexford County.

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