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

Region VII Area Agency on Aging

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

Legal and Finances

<a href="https://nlsmichigan.org/elder-law/">Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan</a> serves the citizens of Michigan with quality professional legal and advocacy services by removing barriers that prevent individuals from reaching their fullest potential.

Elder Law and Advocacy Center

Welcome to the <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/">CFPB’s resource hub for older adults</a>. Whether you’re an older adult yourself, caring for one, or working professionally with aging populations, this page offers tools, guides, and information to help protect financial well-being, prevent fraud, and navigate important financial decisions in later life.

Financial Caregiving Options: Working with Older Adults

<a href="https://www.usaging.org/files/Conversations.pdf">This guide</a> is meant to help you prepare for these conversations, offer helpful tips for starting a discussion and provide a range of topics for your consideration.

Starting the Conversation about
Health, Legal, Financial and
End-of-Life Issues

<a href="https://www.usaging.org/files/HousingOptions.pdf">Housing Options for Older Adults</a> is a practical guide that helps seniors and their families weigh key living choices—from owning or renting to group settings and nursing homes—while addressing safety, comfort, costs, and legal considerations.
This booklet breaks down the benefits and challenges of each option and provides helpful resources—like the Eldercare Locator and the ABA Commission on Law and Aging—to support informed decisions.

Housing Options for Older Adults

Booklet based on the <a href="https://bradgellerlaw.us/general-public">Advance Directives booklet written by Bradley Geller</a> when he was staff to the <a href="https://mltcop.org/">State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program</a>. <a href="https://mltcop.org/documents/advance-directives-booklet-english-fillable">This edition</a> is based on Mr. Geller&#8217;s work but adds a section on Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST), a new type of advance directive.

Advance Directives – Planning for Your
Future Medical Care

<a href="https://mielderlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/101-answers-to-questions-about-long-term-care.pdf">This outline</a> offers a general overview of commonly asked questions regarding Medicaid and Long Term Care. The information provided reflects Michigan rules and can be relied upon for general information.

101 Answers about Medicaid
and Long Term Care

BenefitsCheckUp® is a <a href="https://benefitscheckup.org/">free, confidential online tool</a> from the <a href="https://www.ncoa.org/">National Council on Aging</a> 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.

BenefitsCheckUp

<a href="https://lawestmi.org/">Legal Aid</a> is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal advice and representation in a broad range of areas including consumer cases, family matters, housing problems, government benefits, and much more.

Legal Aid – Western Mi Area

A person has choices they can make and guides to help in the planning for medical care in the event of loss of decision-making ability. <a href="https://region7aaa.org/financial-legal/">Visit our site</a> to find resources that help answer questions and provide you with the tools for informed decision-making.

Finances and Legal Resources – Region 7 Area

Our aging and caregiving resources keep you informed so you can Live Your Way. Search our <a href="https://thesenioralliance.org/resources/">Resource Database</a> 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 <a href="https://thesenioralliance.org/calendar/">search our calendar</a> to join us at an upcoming meeting.
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Resource Guide

Find free legal advice and representation in a broad range of areas including consumer cases, family matters, housing, advance directives, power of attorney, government benefits, and much more.

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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.

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