Valley AAA 5 Information and Assistance Team

The Valley Area Agency on Aging (VAAA), serving Region 5 in the Flint area, helps caregivers find respite — temporary relief care — through its free Information and Assistance (I&A) Team. For caregivers running on empty, the I&A Team is the place to start finding the breaks that make caregiving sustainable.

I&A specialists assess each caregiver’s situation and connect them to respite available through programs such as the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver and the agency’s caregiver supports, which include dementia-specific programming like the Savvy Caregiver Workshop and support groups. Respite may take the form of in-home coverage, an adult day program, or a short-term stay. VAAA also uses MI Connection to link families to resources across Michigan’s network of sixteen Area Agencies on Aging, so a single contact can open the door to respite and more.

This resource matters because regular breaks measurably reduce caregiver stress and help keep a loved one at home, yet many caregivers don’t realize respite may be covered or available. A knowledgeable specialist removes that barrier. For caregivers in the Valley region needing relief, the I&A Team is the natural first contact. Reach VAAA at (810) 239-7671 or 1-800-978-6275, email info@valleyaaa.org, or visit 225 E. Fifth Street, Suite 200, Flint.