Places for seniors and caregivers to find help

Area Agency on Aging 1B – Michigan County LIsting or CALL 517-886-1029

Best place to start for finding a wide range of low cost and free resources in the community

Benefits Check Up.org  

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a respected national leader and trusted partner helping older adults meet the challenges of aging through services like BenefitsCheckUp®. BenefitsCheckUp® is a comprehensive, free online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America   Toll Free Helpline 866-232-8484

Supportive website including 24 hour hotline for Social Work phone support / crisis intervention

ElderCareLocator.gov

Veteran’s Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits 

From the VA website: Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension, and they are not paid without eligibility to Pension.

Since Aid and Attendance and Housebound allowances increase the pension amount, people who are not eligible for a basic pension due to excessive income may be eligible for pension at these increased rates. A Veteran or surviving spouse may not receive Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound benefits at the same time.