For more than 30 years, Gerontology Network has been focused on the health and well-being of older adults in West Michigan.  We pride ourselves in providing quality services, while meeting the ever-changing needs of adults as they age at home.  From personal care assistance to case management, we have a variety of services that help people maintain their independence and the lifestyle they hold dear in the home they love.  For more information, please call us at 616-456-6135!

• Outreach and Assistance – Explore the options available to older adults and their families. Our outreach and assistance program is designed to help you navigate through all the older adult services in Kent County.  We can help you identify the services that best meet your – our your loved ones – needs, including assistance with housing, utilities, meals, prescriptions, social and recreational activities, and Medicare and Medicaid.  We also provide assessments, education, referrals, therapeutic conversation, coaching and coordination of services.  And, we’re flexible.  We can provide services in our office, your home or care facility.  If you are age 60 or older – or calling on behalf of someone who is – and live in Kent County, give us a call.  If we do not provide a service you or your loved one needs, we can help you find it! Call us today at 616-456-6135! Funding provided by Kent County Senior Millage.

• Personal Care and Bathing –Assistance with personal care and grooming. We offer a bathing and personal care program for older adults who are not able to perform these tasks themselves.  Our professional staff will make you or your loved one feel at ease in our state-of-the-art private personal care area. We have a number of amenities and services, including:

• Barrier-free shower
• Whirlpool tub
• Heated tile floors
• Aromatherapy
• Hair and nail care
• Shaving
• Skin assessments

• Counseling and Case Management – Develop a personal plan to enhance mental and physical health. Certified staff provide professional counseling services, including emotional support for individuals experience depression, anxiety, life transition issues, substance use, caregiver stress, or any combination of these. Our specialists work closely with clients to build a personalized treatment plan that centers are the needs of the older adult, their caregivers or families. We offer psychiatric and nursing support, in addition a number of other services to help maintain independence and increase social contact of older adults, support care providers, strengthen families and help individuals to live full and complete lives. For more information on our services, please call us today at 616-456-6135.
  

• Substance Abuse / Co-occurring Dependencies
  Gerontology Network offers substance abuse and mental health follow-up care, relapse prevention and educational programs for individuals – and their families – struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring dependencies. We typically serve older adults and their families, as we help them confront issues related to substance use and dependencies.  Our program includes both individualized and group sessions.  Contact us today for more information at 616-456-6135 or 1-800-730-6135. This program is funded by the generous support of the Sebastian Foundation. All requests are confidential and are in strict accordance with our privacy policy.