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When Tim Bowens asked for help with lunch, Senior Resources connected him with meals and support to live safely at home.

At 63, Zane knew one thing for certain: he wanted to go home. A severe spinal infection had changed his life. Multiple surgeries, rehabilitation and bone loss left him unable to walk and in need of extensive physical and occupational therapy. What began as a medical crisis eventually led to a year-long stay in a […]

Jim Sager learned early in life that living with a disability was not going to mean sitting on the sidelines. After contracting polio as a child, Jim used a wheelchair and leg braces while growing up on the family farm. His grandfather built ramps so he could move around the farm easily and made sure […]

Caregiving has always come naturally to Deb VanBeek. A wife, mother, teacher and devoted daughter, she has always cared for the people she loved. Including her parents as they navigate Parkinson’s disease and cognitive decline. But when Deb retired last year after 35 years in the classroom, she expected life to slow down. Instead, she […]

Publication Credit: This article was authored by the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan (4AM) and originally published in September 2026. It is republished here by Senior Resources, an Area Agency on Aging serving West Michigan, to help inform older adults, caregivers, community partners, and the public about issues affecting Michigan’s aging network. Policy […]

Fast Facts | Originally authored and published by USAging | August 2026 Source and authorship notice: This article was originally authored and published by USAging as a Fast Facts brief. It is reposted by Senior Resources of West Michigan, an Area Agency on Aging, for informational and educational purposes. The original findings, data, research, references […]

Michigan is home to more than 2.6 million adults age 60 and older, along with nearly 1.6 million adults who currently provide or have recently provided care for a family member or friend. A new report from USAging looks at how Area Agencies on Aging are responding to their needs and where significant challenges remain. […]

Stories of Older Adults Making a Difference in West Michigan When people talk about aging, the conversation often focuses on what changes, and sometimes that can feel negative. Less often do we talk about the positive aspects of aging and what continues to grow: experience, wisdom, resilience, and the desire to give back and make […]

For most of us, home is more than a place—it’s where memories live, routines feel familiar, and independence is preserved. It’s no surprise, then, that the overwhelming majority of older adults want to remain in their own homes as they age. In fact, national research shows that as many as 75% of adults age 50 […]