RESOURCES
Everything You Need, Right When You Need It
Caring for someone you love isn’t always easy, and it’s natural to have lots of questions along the way. We’ve pulled together trusted tools, services, and resources to give you the support you need—right when you need it.
Home Safety Assessment and Driving
Explore practical ideas for creating a home that’s safe, comfortable, and well-suited for older adults, along with helpful resources on driving and preserving independence.
Grief and Loss
Whatever loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Find free tools for managing grief-related stresses, a daily email subscription, and more.
Caregiver Well-Being
Practical tools to help you care for yourself while caring for others — supporting your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing so you can stay resilient, balanced, and empowered in your caregiving journey.
Champions' Corner
Candid conversations. Honest experiences. Real stories from real caregivers navigating the ups and downs of caregiving — just like you.
Respite
Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers, either in the home or through community-based programs such as adult day centers.
Caregiver Support Groups
Join a caregiver support group to connect with others who understand your experiences and help you celebrate the joys and navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one.
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology (AT) refers to any item, piece of equipment, or software that helps individuals with disabilities perform tasks they may find challenging or impossible. These technologies range from mobility products and medication aids to vehicle modifications and tools for monitoring.
Legal and Finances
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.
In-Home Care
Your local Area Agency on Aging offers a wide range of services — both directly and through trusted providers — to support older adults and caregivers in your county. These include home-delivered meals, home repairs, respite care, transportation assistance, medical equipment, and more.
Caregiver Care Management
Find personalized support, resources, and guidance to help caregivers navigate care responsibilities and access the services their loved ones need.
Government Resources and Assistance
Find support and services available to those who qualify for Medicaid-funded long-term care, along with additional government programs and resources.
General Interest (Aging)
Find resources, practical tools, and expert guidance to help you find what you need, when you need it.
Computer and Internet
Access support and practical, step-by-step lessons for seniors learning digital skills.
Asking for Help
Because we know how hard it is to ask — especially when you’re used to being the one others rely on. It takes courage to say you need help, and we’re here to make that step a little easier.
AGE-u-cate Caregiver Training
We help caregivers see the person, not just the diagnosis. Through immersive, empathy-based education, we transform how care teams understand and support those living with dementia – fostering dignity, compassion, and connection at every touchpoint. Are you dementia ready?
Grandparenting and Intergenerational Family
Find information and referrals to resources and services for caregivers and the children they are raising.
End-of-Life Issues
Compassionate guidance and support for caregivers navigating end-of-life care.
LGBT Caregiving
MiGen, the Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network, is the state’s only community-based organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ adults aged 45+ and those who love and care for them.
