Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team

Region VII Area Agency on Aging helps caregivers in east-central Michigan find caregiver support groups, with its Information and Assistance (I&A) Team serving as the free point of connection. For caregivers who feel alone in their role, the I&A Team can link them to the peer support that makes caregiving more sustainable.

Information and Referral specialists help caregivers locate support groups — including virtual options — and connect them to the agency’s broader caregiver offerings, such as caregiver training, care management, respite, and support and workshops. Because Region VII has served seniors for more than 50 years and coordinates services across ten counties through local Departments and Commissions on Aging, a single call can connect a caregiver to both emotional support and practical help. The agency serves Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties.

This resource matters because peer support is one of the most effective buffers against caregiver stress and burnout, yet many caregivers don’t know which groups exist or how to join. A knowledgeable specialist closes that gap quickly and points caregivers to additional resources at the same time. For caregivers in the Region VII service area seeking a support group, the I&A Team is the natural first call — reach an Information and Referral specialist at 1-800-858-1637, or contact the main office in Bay City.