Are There Other Resources for Me?
There are many resources for seniors and those who care for them. Seniors Helping Seniors® Oakland County in-home care service has put together a list of some of the most helpful resources for both caregivers and senior care recipients. You’ll find information on everything from healthcare, benefits, and finance to entertainment and social outlets:
Michigan Resources
Area Agency on Aging 1-B Southeast Michigan Services and Resources for Seniors.
Alzheimer's Association Source of information and support for Michigan residents living with dementia and their families and caregivers.
Faith in Action Oakland County Help for our poverty level elderly and disabled homeowners.
Love INC of North Oakland County Connecting those in need with local churches and agencies that provide them with assistance.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Adult and Senior Services
Michigan Senior Resources Resources to help address all aspects of life for older adults in the great state of Michigan.
North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) Nonprofit demand response transportation company serving the senior, disabled and low-income residents of Orion, Oxford and Addison Townships.
General Information
American Bar Association-Commission on Law and Aging Elder law resources in your area.
American Society on Aging Advocates for those who are aging and their caregivers.
Brookdale Center on Aging The largest multidisciplinary gerontology center in the Northeast.
ElderNet A senior's online guide to health, housing, legal services, financial services, retirement, lifestyle, news, and entertainment.
ElderWeb Virtual community of computer-using older adults.
Senior Circle Interactive community of active senior citizens with discussion groups, travel opportunities, health information, and more.
Senior Com This online community provides senior-oriented products, services, information, and entertainment.
SeniorLink Access to elder-care professionals, programs, helpers, facilities, and agencies.
Senior Resource Housing and lifestyle choices, as well as how to plan and pay for them.
Senior Resource Guide National resources for health and wellness, entertainment, caregiving, housing, financing, travel, and much more.
Senior Sites A listing of non-profit helpers for senior housing, healthcare, and services.
Third Age Topic areas include health care, computers, retirement, investing, caregiving, travel, news, grandparenting, and much more.
Federal, State, & Local Government
Administration on Aging Information for older persons, their families, and those concerned about enriching the lives of the elderly.
Healthy Aging for Older Adults Helpful information on a wide range of health issues faced by older adults.
Social Security Online The official website of the Social Security Administration.
Health & Medical
Alzheimer's Association The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support, and research.
Healthfinder Information to help you and your loved ones live well and stay healthy.
Medline The world's most extensive collection of published medical information, coordinated by the National Library of Medicine.
NIH Health Information Page Health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.
Caregiving
Caregivers Resources An extensive online library for caregivers that includes articles, reports, links, and more.
National Caregiving Organizations A list of organizations that exist to help caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance/National Center on Caregiving An online source of information, support, and resources for family caregivers of adults with chronic, physical, or cognitive conditions.
National Alliance for Caregiving Advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy.
National Caregiving Foundation An organization concerned about the problems, the worries, and the sadness that can affect caregivers.
National Family Caregivers Association The Caregiver Action Network serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with special needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease.
Assistive Technology
Deafworks Products for the deaf and hard of hearing.
HomeMods.org Resources on home modifications intended to make performing tasks easier, to reduce accidents, and to support independent living.
Books of Interest
Elder Rage How to survive caring for aging parents. A Book-Of-The-Month Club Selection.