Caregiving and Support Services

Our mission is to provide dementia care support to underserved communities and populations from diverse backgrounds through education, counseling, and linkage to services.

The Michigan Association of Senior Centers (MASC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and strengthening the profession of senior center management and the role of senior centers within Michigan’s aging network.

Download the attached flyer for full details — including meeting times, Zoom links, monthly discussion topics, and QR codes to easily join sessions.

Dementia Friends USA is a nationwide movement changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. By incorporating Dementia Friends into open, accessible communities, those living with dementia and those who care about them continue to be active participants in the communities in which they reside.

Download the attached flyer or visit our website for full details about the Cancer PATH program — a free six-week virtual workshop for individuals with any kind of cancer. Whether newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or living beyond it, this program helps survivors improve how they manage their situation, cope with challenges, and feel better.

Explore Family Caregiver Alliance’s curated library of multimedia resources designed to inform, inspire, and support those caring for loved ones. Easily browse expert-led articles, on-demand webinars, and helpful videos—all available in multiple languages to reach caregivers wherever they are on their journey.

Caring For Yourself offers caregivers essential strategies and compassionate support to nurture your health, well-being, and resilience—covering topics from stress and grief to relaxation, self-care, spirituality, and health. Explore resources designed just for you, to help sustain your strength and renew your spirit as you care for others.

Services include Health & Wellness, Family & Relationships, Employment, Insurance & Financial Planning, Social & Emotional support, Mobility & Accessibility, MS Education, Research & Clinical Trials and Partner Programs

Services include educational programs, support groups, caregiving, exercise, special events and respite subsidies.

Exhale: Caregiver Support Program at ACCESS brings caregivers together in a warm, welcoming environment twice a month. Caregivers connect with others facing similar challenges and gain access to professionals specializing in health, mental health, basic needs and other areas that address the unique challenges of caregiving.

The Michigan State University Kinship Care Resource Center hosts online support groups for kinship caregivers. This includes relatives or adults caring for children within their families or communities, such as grandparents, godparents, or foster parents. The center offers specialized sessions for grandparents, LGBTQIA+ caregivers, and foster parents, ensuring a supportive space for every unique family dynamic.

HFC offers free, online support groups, aimed at assisting caregivers at any stage of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis journey, including the bereavement period.

Specialized sessions are available to address the distinct needs of chosen family caregivers, male caregivers, and Spanish-speaking caregivers.

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program provides grandparents, and other relatives caring for children, with information about self-care, children’s needs, and the assurance that families with generational gaps are not alone.

Check out helpful programs and services, as well as all of the fun activities occurring at four Senior Centers.

Farmington Hills’ Support Services for adults aged 50+ offer practical help right where you need it—whether you’re managing small home repairs, looking for a friendly check-in call, or navigating elder care resources.

From in-home chore support and leaf raking to Medicare counseling, caregiver assistance, adult day services, and more, this hub connects you to compassionate, local services you can count on.

Bloomfield Township Senior Services offers a warm, helping hand for those aged 50 and over—providing everything from snow removal and minor home repairs to daily friendly check-in calls, caregiver support groups, and even medical equipment loans. These supportive services are designed to help you live safely, stay connected, and continue thriving in your home and community.

Frenchtown Center for Active Adults (FCAA) is a private, non-profit Corporation organized to obtain and operate facilities to provide programs and activities for Senior citizens. This may include but are not limited to: education, recreation, nutrition, social, health, legal and other services or programs that benefit the welfare of all citizens in the community

Be Our Guest Adult Day Service (BOGADS) is a trusted resource for individuals and families facing dementia—including Alzheimer’s and related conditions like Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Disease—as well as other chronic health concerns.

To support caregivers, BOGADS also offers a virtual support group that meets twice each month.

A cancer diagnosis affects close friends and family too. Find out what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, and get tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well.

You don’t have to face Alzheimer’s or dementia alone—Alzheimer’s Association’s resource section is packed with trusted tools, timely education, and heartfelt support for everyone affected.

Explore everything from online assessments like ALZNavigator™ and peer communities like ALZConnected®, to webinars, an always-available 24/7 Helpline, and guidance tailored just for where you are on your journey.

Caring Across the Miles offers a practical brochure of tips and resources designed specifically for caregivers supporting loved ones from afar. It provides guidance on coordinating care, staying informed, and staying connected—no matter how far apart you are.

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.

The demands of caregiving can be exhausting and overwhelming. But there are steps you can take to rein in stress and regain a sense of balance, joy, and hope in your life.

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.

Home care services can be a lifeline for older adults and individuals with disabilities, making it possible for them to remain safely in their own homes — and on their own terms. These services support essential daily activities like bathing, dressing, housekeeping, meal prep, and more.

We offer several direct care programs for families living in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw counties.

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.

Caring for a loved one while juggling life’s other responsibilities can feel overwhelming—and you don’t have to go it alone. Our trained Caregiver Support Specialists in West Michigan offer emotional support, problem-solving assistance, educational resources, respite services, and helpful referrals—let us help you navigate the journey.

The Upper Peninsula Caregiver Resource Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for family caregivers and their loved ones by offering information, education, and supportive programs across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. From caregiver questionnaires and how-to webinars to legal and financial guidance, self-care tools, and virtual support groups, this hub equips you with the resources you need to navigate caregiving with confidence and compassion.

AAANM’s Wellbeing Hub offers enriching programs designed to support older adults and caregivers on their journeys to better health and connection. From workshops to personal wellness programs, to caregiver webinars and resource links, this resource puts community, vitality, and confidence within reach.

Valley Area Agency on Aging offers a suite of caregiver programs tailored to support you at every step—whether you’re managing dementia care, transitioning from a nursing facility, or exploring options to keep your loved one at home.

Through workshops, community transition services, and more, VAAA connects caregivers with practical tools, guidance, and compassionate support throughout Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee Counties.

Our programs connect you with vital services for aging support—delivered across our tri-county region.

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.