AgeWays (formerly AAA 1-B)

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest MI

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

Area Agency on Aging Region 3A

Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging

CareWell Services Southwest

Detroit Area Agency on Aging

Region 9 Area Agency on Aging Northeast MI Community Services Agency, Inc.

Region IV Area Agency on Aging

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Senior Resources of West Michigan

The Senior Alliance, Inc.

Tri-County Office on Aging

U.P. Area Agency on Aging/UPCAP Services, Inc.

Valley Area Agency on Aging

WellWise Services

End-of-Life Issues

With a focus on comfort and quality of life, our hospice teams across the Midwest provide compassionate care with dignity and respect. Connect with an expert to learn how our award-winning team can support you—wherever you call home.

St. Croix Hospice

Guidance on important topics, from end-of-life planning to legal advice.

Michigan Legal Help

To get more of those end-of-life care discussions going and make them as effective as possible, the AMA has developed training materials and ethical guidelines that together provide deep and actionable understanding into what patients want and physicians are able to provide.

Medical ethics and end of life: What every patient should know

As partners in care, <a href="https://www.hom.org/resources-for-patients-and-caregivers/">Hospice of Michigan</a> helps families navigate the caregiving experience, providing continuous support, training, and education.

Resources for Patients and Caregivers

<a href="https://agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes/">Aging with Dignity’s Five Wishes program</a> is the most popular advance care planning resource in the U.S. AAAs often use this document to structure advance care planning services. Five Wishes is user-friendly, easy to understand, legally valid in all fifty states, and available in 32 languages plus Braille.
An individual copy costs the same as 25 years ago – just $5.

Aging with Dignity – 5 Wishes Program

Compassionate guidance and support for caregivers navigating end-of-life care.

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Connect with others face-to-face in your local community. In-person support groups provide a safe space to share experiences, build relationships, and receive emotional support from people who understand your journey.

Your local Area Agency on Aging can help expand your search. <a href="https://cms.micaregiverconnection.com/contact-us/">Reach out to directly</a> to learn about support groups that may be meeting in nearby counties.

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Browse our in-person support groups where you can meet others in your area, share your experiences, and build a support system in your own community.

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Join support groups from anywhere with an internet connection. Virtual support groups offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to connect with others regardless of your location or mobility.

Join our virtual support groups from wherever you are. It's a simple way to connect, listen, and share—without leaving home.

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