Gerontology Network, serving older adults in West Michigan for 30 years

American Psychological Association

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/index.aspx

APA Division 20 Adult Development and Aging

http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu
APA Division 20 (Adult Development & Aging) is concerned with the study of psychological development and change throughout the adult years.

http://www.aoa.gov/naic

The Administration on Aging (AoA) is the Federal agency responsible for advancing the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers.

For information and services related to dementia.

http://www.aarp.org/

http://www.aaawm.org/

(AAAWM) exists to help older adults and persons with disabilities live in their community with independence and dignity. Find information on all Kent County Millage funded programs for those over 60 in Kent Co.

http://www.benefitscheckup.com/

To find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.

http://www.caregiverresource.net/

In the hope that no one has to “walk the caregiver path alone” the Caregiver Resource Network provides family and professional caregivers with information and resources.

http://www.cbcmi.org/

For information about long-term care residential options (assisted living, nursing home).

For information about Spousal Benefits or the Aid and Attendance in-home support programs; Apply for Veterans Benefits Online or contact the VA at (800) 827-1000.

Resource to find licensed facilities in Michigan (AFC and Nursing Home). Find information about complaints made or licensing violations.

http://www.eldercare.gov/

Services for older adults nationwide.

http://www.elderslaw.org/

Assistance with financial and benefit needs for older adults.

http://www.hhs-inc.com/

Care management, MI-Choice Waiver, and Kent County Millage funded services.

Provides Adult Day Services.

Hospice Foundation of America

http://www.hospicefoundation.org

There are several local Hospices which can be found under Hospice in the yellow pages or consult with your physician.

For General information about Medicaid and low income benefit programs like Food Assistance or Medicaid Home Help. (616) 248-9600 For Adult Protective Services.

Kent County Transit

http://kenttransit.com/

For a listing of all Kent County transportation resources, including wheel chair accessible options see the Transportation Resources Guide 2011.

A statewide program that provides free legal advice and information over he telephone to senior citizens age 60 and older in Michigan.

http://www.lawhelp.org/

A guide to free and low-cost civil legal services and filing forms in Michigan.

http://www.legalassistancecenter.org/

Information from the Kent County Courthouse on all legal matters.

http://www.medicare.gov/

Information regarding Medicare Benefits and has a section on comparing nursing homes. Or call 1-800-Medicare.

Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Project

http://miforeclosure.mplp.org/

http://www.michiganlegalaid.org/

Provides a wide array of services to meet the many different needs of seniors. It also serves as a vital resource for children, grandchildren and others in their efforts to provide care for a loved one.

Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)

http://www.mymmap.org/

This program is a free health-benefits counseling service for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. Call for information about long term care/supplemental insurance, Medicare or Medicaid billing problems, prescription assistance and program eligibility information.

www.nchma.org
A group that provides opportunities for professional, consumer and government organizations to work together towards improving the availability and quality of mental health services for older Americans.

The National Senior Citizens Law Center

Protecting the rights of low income older adults

http://www.archrespite.org/national-respite-coalition

coalition in support of increased funding for the Lifespan Respite Care Act which provides for the development of lifespan respite programs at the state and local levels, and other supports for family caregivers.

www.srwmi.org
They are the Area Agency on Aging for Region 14 (Ottawa, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties)

For replacement of a lost Social Security or Medicare card or to sign up for income programs for the disabled or elderly.