Community Resources for West Michigan

AngelCare, Inc. Home Health Care works with, refers, and recommends many community programs for senior living options. Our goal is to assist families not only by providing reliable in-home care services, but to offer our assistance and expertise to families experiencing the “Elder Care Services Maze” .

Senior Neighbors
www.seniorneighbors.org

• Serving: Kent County with 5 Senior Centers and other Senior Services

Veterans Administration

www.VA.org

Grand Rapids (616) 365-9575

Battle Creek (269) 966-5600

Geriatric Care Management Services

Today, family members face considerable challenges in wanting to help elderly family members, especially those living long distance. Home care is often a major component of keeping your loved one safe and independent, however, increasingly, in-home care is a component of an integrated plan of care. Consulting with a Geriatric Care Manager is often beneficial, as their services can be “need specific”. The GCM can also address: medical; social; emotional and safety issues; as well as make referrals to community resources; and if needed, help with transitional housing options. A GCM can cut through the maze of elder care options and provide “peace of mind” solutions.

www.LifeCompassCM.com

Hospice Links

AngelCare, Inc. Home Health Care believes in the interdisciplinary team approach to hospice care, that is why our nursing staff works with the hospice agency’s care team to integrate a comprehensive plan of care including comfort care and pain management as well as respite for family care providers.

Hospice www.hospice.org
Hospice of Michigan www.hom.org
Faith Hospice of Holland Home www.faithhospicecare.org

Aging in Place Resources

Aging in place often presents challenges that can be met with durable medical equipment, Life Line technology and other in-home safety devises or home modifications.

www.airwayoxygeninc.com for durable medical equipment

www.homehelpproducts.com for in-home products for independent living

www.dreammakergr.com Certified Aging in Place Specialist for remodeling

Parkinsons Links

National Parkinson Foundation www.parkinson.org
Parkinson Disease Foundation www.pdf.org
Parkinson’s Association of West MI www.parkinsonassociationwm.org 616-954-8077

Alzheimer's Links

Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org