Resources
Senior Options Homecare knows how difficult it can be to locate the right information on obtaining and paying for homecare services. We understand that finding the right people to speak with can be frustrating and time consuming. In an effort to serve both our clients and those simply looking for answers, we have put together a comprehensive resource list that may prove beneficial to you during your search for information.

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Resources
AirWay Oxygen,Inc
800-632-0730
www.airwayoxygen.com
For all home medical oxygen therapy needs. As well as providing a full line of homecare products from hospital beds to bath seats.
Alzheimer's Association
(616) 459-4558
www.alz.nwmi.org
For information and services related to dementia.
Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan
(616) 456-5664
www.aaawm.org
Care management, MI-Choice Waiver, OAA and Kent County Millage funded programs, information & referral. Also the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) (800) 803-7174
Citizens for Better Care
(616) 245-9451 or (800) 782-2918
www.cbcmi.org
For information about residential options (assisted living, nursing home).
Eldercare Locator
(800) 677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Services for older adults nationwide.
Gerontology Network
(616) 464-3665 or (616) 456-6135
Provides Adult Day Services and many other adult programs.
Guardian Medical Monitoring
(877)-435-7225
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com
Provides personal home health emergency response systems since 1930.
Hope Behavioral Health Care/Family Life Center
(616) 235-2910
Provides Adult Day Services.
Kent County Family Independence Agency
(616) 247-6300
Adult Protective Services or Medicaid Home Help.
Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
(800) 347-5297
www.elderslaw.org
A statewide program that provides free legal advice and information over he telephone to senior citizens age 60 and older in Michigan.
The Michigan Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
(800) 536-6300
www.mihospice.org
There are several local Hospices which can be found under Hospice in the yellow pages or consult with your physician.
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
(800) 803-7174
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.
Senior Neighbors Inc.
(616) 459-6019
www.seniorneighbors.org
To find subsidized housing for low income seniors, as well as services to promote independence at home.
United Way First Call for Help
211 or (616) 459-2255
General information and referral.
Dept of Veteran's Affairs Outpatient Clinic
(616) 365-9575
www.vba.gov
Or Veteran's Administration (800) 827-1000.
Useful Links
American Association of Retired Peoples
www.aarp.org
National Aging Information Center (NAIC)
www.aoa.gov/naic
Benefits Check-up
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.
Care Giver Resources
www.caregiverresource.net
Information on issues related to care giving for aging loved ones.
Elders' Law
www.elderslaw.org
Help with nursing homes.
Elder Web Care Concepts
www.elderweb.com/careconcepts
For help understanding terminology and definitions.
Kaiser Network
www.kaisernetwork.org
The latest information on health policy.
Law Help
www.lawhelp.org
A guide to free and low-cost civil legal services in Michigan.
Legal Assistance Center
www.legalassistancecenter.org
To achieve resolution of problems outside of the legal system.
Long Term Care
www.1866michltc.net
Michigan Long Term Care assistance. Or call 1-866-MichLTC.
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
Information regarding Medicare Benefits and has a section on comparing nursing homes. Or call 1-800-Medicare.
Michigan Bar - Elder Law
www.michbar.org/sections/elderlaw
Information about legal documents.
Michigan - CIS
www.michigan.gov/cis
Resource to find licensed facilities, click on Family & Health, ADC & HFA's, then licensed facility locator.
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
www.michltc.net
Michigan Seniors
www.MIseniors.net
Access to services for Seniors
Michigan Poverty Law Program
www.mplp.org
For issue alerts.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
www.naic.org
Watch-Dog organization for Health Insurance problems.