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Living with Dignity and Independence At Senior Resources of West Michigan, we are on a mission: to help older adults in Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties live safely and independently in the place they call home. Through programs like the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver, we provide essential support such as…

The Economic Value of the Aging Network For over five decades, the nation’s network of more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) has served as a cornerstone for independent living. Authorized under the Older Americans Act (OAA), these agencies coordinate a vast network of 20,000 community providers to deliver…

USAging recently released the 2025 AAA National Survey Chartbook. The survey, funded through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging within the Administration for Community Living, is conducted every two to three years in partnership with the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University. The Chartbook tracks trends, innovations, and…

Caregivers are often called “the invisible workforce.” They manage medications, appointments, meals, finances, and moments of uncertainty often while balancing jobs, families, and their own health. While caregiving is rooted in love, it can also be isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. At Senior Resources of West Michigan, supporting caregivers is central…

Case Study Ruby Johnson, 72, lives with her husband in a remote farmhouse. She has diabetes, coronary artery disease and limited mobility due to arthritis. Both struggle with forgetfulness, finances and lack of transportation, which prevent Ruby from getting to regular medical appointments. After a particularly bad fall, Ruby saw…

For Judy Swanson, Lakeside is not just a neighborhood, it’s a lifetime of memories. At 84, she is back where it all began, living at the Hume Home Assisted Living, a place woven into her family’s history. But getting here was not easy. After a stroke changed everything, Judy faced…

We’ve all heard the statistics: 1 in 3 older adults are experiencing isolation and loneliness, and 28% are living alone. These realities pose serious health risks. In fact, the U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness and isolation a national epidemic, warning that their effects can be as harmful as smoking,…

Guiding You Through Medicare: Local Experts and Free Help Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Thanks to a dedicated team of local experts, residents of Muskegon, Ottawa, and Oceana counties have access to free, unbiased guidance through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).…

Learn More | Get Moving | Stay Connected | Eat Right | Take Charge There are many lifestyle choices you can make to maintain a healthy body as you age. But what about the steps you can take to support a healthy brain as you grow older? This brochure provides…