DAAA Information and Assistance Team

The Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA), serving Region 1-A, operates an Information and Assistance call center that helps families arrange in-home care so an older loved one can remain safely at home. For caregivers in the Detroit region weighing how to avoid facility placement, the call center is the free, central place to start.

The I&A call center functions as a resource hub, connecting seniors and caregivers to in-home and long-term-care supports: referrals to home-based services, caregiver support information, nutrition and wellness connections (including Meals on Wheels and congregate meals), and long-term-care coordination. Beyond information and assistance, DAAA offers nutrition programs, health and wellness initiatives, long-term-care coordination, and employment programs for seniors. By starting with a single call, families can be guided to the specific in-home services that fit their situation rather than navigating a fragmented system alone. Established in 1980, DAAA serves Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, and Highland Park.

This resource matters because urban caregivers face their own mix of challenges — cost, transportation, and finding trustworthy in-home help — and a knowledgeable local hub makes assembling care far easier. For families in the Detroit region seeking in-home care, the I&A call center is the natural first contact. Reach DAAA at (313) 446-4444 or visit 1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite 200, Detroit.