General Interest (Aging)

The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP) advocates for the health, safety, well-being, and rights of residents in licensed nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes. Ombudsmen work at the direction of the resident and only take action with the resident’s consent. Ombudsman services are provided free of charge.

AARP’s “Prepare to Care” planning guide helps family caregivers navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence. It offers free, downloadable resources—available in multiple formats and languages—to support you in assessing needs, starting important conversations, creating a caregiving plan, and preparing for the emotional journey ahead.

BenefitsCheckUp® is a free, confidential online tool from the National Council on Aging that helps older adults and people with disabilities discover assistance programs to afford essentials like food, healthcare, prescriptions, and housing. Just enter your ZIP code to find available benefits in your area and get guidance on how to apply.

A trusted source for up-to-date information and advice on health and aging, created by the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation.

ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. Find tips and support for family caregiving, from providing personal care, medical management and financial guidance to finding a healthy work-life balance.

Our aging and caregiving resources keep you informed so you can Live Your Way. Search our Resource Database for local services, read the latest newsletters to learn how we’re supporting older adults, listen to Inside The Senior Alliance podcast to hear about the latest aging issues, or search our calendar to join us at an upcoming meeting.

We bring together essential tools, guides, and support connections—from legal services to dementia fact sheets—designed to ease the caregiver journey. Whether you’re seeking information, camaraderie, or practical tips, this hub serving Northeastern Michigan offers compassionate and comprehensive resources to help you thrive.

Our services are designed to make aging easier, healthier, and more supported for individuals and families across Western Michigan. Explore options that include caregiving support, home-delivered meals, transportation, and other vital resources.

Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA) serves Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties and the cities of Lansing and East Lansing. Our mission is to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population with a variety of programs and services.

Region IV Area Agency on Aging strives to provide quality programs and resources to not only older adults and people with disabilities, but caregivers as well. Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes. Some are caring for an aging parent or spouse, others care for adults with disabilities or their grandchildren. No matter the caregiver, we have a variety of resources available.

This is a program provided directly by Region IIIC Area Agency on Aging. It fulfills clients’ wishes to remain in their own home by arranging in-home long-term care services when they are at risk or in need of nursing home placement.

The Area Agency on Aging Region 3A provides services directly, and through contracted providers to serve older adults and caregivers in Kalamazoo County. This includes home delivered meals, home repair, respite service, transportation assistance, medical equipment, and more! Services are funded by the Older Americans Act, State Funding, and the Kalamazoo County Senior Millage.

The Caregiving Haven is a one-stop source for guidance, tools, resources, and connections that empower caregivers and their loved ones to focus on enjoying a fulfilling life together.

Senior Preferences is a free, all-inclusive resource guide produced by Jackson Publishing Co. that compiles a list of community organizations and local businesses catering to the needs of senior citizens.

Senior Preferences serves as a reference tool for professionals who influence senior decisions daily, including physicians, social workers and discharge planners. We make it easy for out-of-town family assisting with care to access area resources by publishing each edition digitally.