Ageways Caregiver Support Groups

AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, the Area Agency on Aging for southeast Michigan (Region 1-B), offers caregiver support groups that give families a regular, welcoming space to connect with others who understand the demands of caregiving. For caregivers across AgeWays’ six-county service area, these groups are an accessible source of encouragement and shared wisdom.

AgeWays’ support groups typically include a range of options — general caregiver groups and condition-specific groups such as those for dementia, with virtual formats that remove transportation barriers — so caregivers can find one that fits their situation and schedule. The groups complement the agency’s broader caregiver supports, which include education, respite, and the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver for in-home care, meaning a support group can serve as an entry point to a much wider set of services. AgeWays serves Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw counties.

This resource matters because peer support reliably reduces caregiver stress, depression, and isolation — outcomes that protect both the caregiver and the person they care for. A support group sponsored by a trusted regional agency is both easy to access and well-connected to additional help. For southeast Michigan caregivers seeking community, AgeWays’ support groups are an excellent place to start. Reach AgeWays at (800) 852-7795 or visit ageways.org/caregiver-resources/caregiver-support-groups to find a current group.