About this resource
Region IV Area Agency on Aging offers caregiver support groups as part of its comprehensive caregiver resources serving southwest Michigan. For caregivers seeking connection and understanding, the agency provides multiple group options designed to fit different needs and schedules.
Region IV’s support groups include both in-person and virtual options covering Alzheimer’s, dementia, general caregiving, and kinship care, so caregivers can find a community that matches their specific situation. The agency also hosts Memory Cafés — welcoming social gatherings for people living with dementia and their caregivers together — and pairs its groups with a monthly Caregiver Newsletter, the Trualta online training platform, and respite programs through the GUIDE Model and Senior Companion programs. This combination means a support group can be a gateway to a full ecosystem of caregiver help.
This resource matters because peer support measurably reduces caregiver stress and isolation, and Region IV makes it easy to find the right group while connecting caregivers to education and relief at the same time. The availability of both in-person and virtual options, plus dedicated kinship-care groups, reflects a thoughtful, inclusive approach. For southwest Michigan caregivers looking for community, Region IV’s support groups are an excellent starting point. Reach the info line at (800) 654-2810 (Spanish line: 616-816-2580), email info@areaagencyonaging.org, or visit 2900 Lakeview Avenue in St. Joseph.
What you'll get from this resource
- Region IV AAA offers caregiver support groups across southwest Michigan, in-person and virtual.
- Groups cover Alzheimer's, dementia, general caregiving, and kinship care, plus Memory Cafés.
- Paired with a newsletter, Trualta training, and respite programs for a full ecosystem of support.
- Reach the info line at (800) 654-2810 (Spanish: 616-816-2580) or info@areaagencyonaging.org.
Frequently asked questions
In-person and virtual groups for Alzheimer’s, dementia, general caregiving, and kinship care, plus Memory Cafés.
A welcoming social gathering that provides safe engagement for people living with dementia along with their caregivers.
Call (800) 654-2810 (Spanish line 616-816-2580), email info@areaagencyonaging.org, or visit 2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph.
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