Resources are organized to identify services provided by University of Michigan units, Michigan and Ann Arbor-area agencies, and national providers. The Work-Life Resource Center does not endorse or represent any resources listed as recommended by the University of Michigan.
The Geriatrics Center Social Work and Community Programs team of geriatric social workers and other professionals offers a wide range of support and services, not only to Geriatrics Center Clinics patients and their families, but to our community’s older adults. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with a geriatric social worker, call (734) 764-2556.
The Turner Senior Wellness Program (TSWP) at the Turner Senior Resource Center is a learning, health, and wellness program enhancing quality of life for older adults and their families. View the summer-fall 2023 brochure of activities, services, and support groups and local resources for older adults in Washtenaw County. Call (734) 998-9353 or email tswp.info@umich.edu.
The Silver Club Memory Programs provide activities for families in our community living with dementia. Call (734) 998-9352.
The Housing Bureau for Seniors is a place where people, age 55 and older, can find answers to questions about housing and care options for themselves and for aging friends, parents, and other relatives. For assistance, call (734) 998-9339 or email housingbureauseniors@umich.edu.
The Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) is a short-term counseling resource available to U-M faculty, staff, retirees, and benefits-eligible dependents. Call (734) 936-8660 or email fascco@umich.edu to schedule telehealth phone or Zoom appointments.
The Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) provides confidential short-term counseling services at no cost for Michigan Medicine faculty, staff and learners and their immediate families. Call (734) 763-5409 or email counseling@med.umich.edu.
The Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center (MADC) is committed to memory and aging research, clinical care, education and wellness. The Wellness Initiative offers a variety of programs to support the well being of caregivers and people living with early-stage memory loss, including mindfulness-based programs to support caregivers. Call (734) 936-8803 for more information.
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) training tutorial is intended as a personal resource for university employees. For example, if an elderly family member needs care, and you need to take a short-term, non-paid leave of absence in order to provide that care, this tutorial would help you understand FMLA. Talk with your Human Resources representative to discuss your situation and eligibility.
Current U-M faculty, staff, and students can access Care.com profiles of caregivers for seniors, children, pets, and more in their local community. The fee for Care.com access is covered by U-M for current affiliates. Employees and students are responsible for the cost of care. Other Care.com resources are available, including Care.com webinars, podcasts, and LifeMart discounts.
The Family Helpers Posting Board is an online search resource for current U-M faculty, staff, or student families who may need occasional elder care support in their own, U-M affiliated, Ann Arbor-area home. Rate of pay and other details are negotiated between hiring U-M families and Family Helpers, who are primarily full-time-enrolled U-M students.
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is part of a national network, and serves Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. They help people access the services and programs they need to remain living independently and with dignity in their own home or with family caregivers. They provide direct care programs for seniors and adults with disabilities, and support for many community programs. Download the AAA 1-B CONNECT resource guide for comprehensive information on long-term care options and resources for caregivers. To search for Area Agency on Aging offices in other Michigan counties as well in as other states, visit Eldercare Locator.
Families can search for licensed, residential Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged in Michigan, including nursing homes, adult foster care homes, and assisted living centers. These facilities care for the elderly and/or adults with disabilities. Families are encouraged to read the online licensing reports, including Inspections and possible Special Investigations, for any violations.
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County provides senior services including an adult day program, Volunteer Respite Caregiver and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren programs, and Medicare-Medicaid and home maintenance assistance, as well as family and children services, and behavioral health services. Call (734) 971-9781 for information.
The Senior Resource Connect program resources (formerly Ahead of the Curve)
The 2023 Senior Resource Directory for Washtenaw County
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. A U-M Virtual Caregiver Support Group is offered by the Alzheimer's Association.
The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (with affiliate locations in Monroe and Livingston counties) works to empower the lives of people with disabilities and advocate for a more inclusive community for all. In addition to providing individualized services, community advocacy, and group workshops for self-improvement, they are a community enrichment and recreation center filled with events and activities.
The Michigan Medicaid Health Care Program is intended to provide medical and health-related assistance to low-income individuals and families in Michigan who have no medical insurance or inadequate medical insurance. Generally, the program serves: persons aged 65 or older; blind or permanently disabled persons; members of families with dependent children; children in foster care homes; pregnant women; and individuals under age 21 in psychiatric hospitals.
AAATA (TheRide) is not-for-profit unit of government that operates the local public transit system for the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. TheRide enables the area's residents to reach their destinations at reasonable cost, and offers the region efficient, environmentally sound transportation alternatives.
See Planning for Your Peace of Mind: A Guide to Medical and Legal Decisions
The Eldercare Locator provides local information, referral resources, and contact information for Area Agency on Aging offices, state and local agencies. Search online or call 1(800) 677-1116.
The Eldercare Locator provides contact information for Area Agency on Aging offices across the United States. These programs help people access the services they need to remain living independently and with dignity in their own home or with family caregivers. They provide direct care programs for seniors and adults with disabilities, along with support for many community programs.
The American Association of Retired Persons is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It advocates for the needs and Interests of older adults through providing information, education, programs and events.
The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.
The National Council on Aging helps older adults and caregivers, advocates, and professionals meet the challenges of aging.
The Nursing Home Compare site lists Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the U.S. (a nursing home is a place for people who can’t be cared for at home and need 24-hour nursing care)
This Federal and State Nursing Home and Assisted Living Regulations guide is produced by the National Council on Safety, Protection and Wellness.
Trained professionals can help with services and support: 1 (855) 260-3274
Pension Aid and Attendance, and Housebound
This pension benefit can help qualified senior veterans and their spouses pay for long-term care needed at home, in assisted living, or in a nursing home.
The National Center on Elder Abuse provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public.
Search for an Aging Life Care Professional (a specialist who acts as a guide, advocate, and resource for families caring for older relatives and persons with disabilities).
Care.com is a national database that allows you to search for local providers of senior care, child care, pet care, tutoring, and housekeeping, and is also a source for related articles. There is a fee to access unless you are a current U-M employee or U-M student.
Lotsa Helping Hands provides the opportunity to create a free, private web site to organize family and friends during times of need. Calendars, announcements, and resources are available.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 years or older and certain younger peple with disabilities.
Assisted Living Today is a source of information on variety of topics related to senior care and assisted living, and offers articles, guides, and an assisted living blog.