Understanding the Needs of Older Michiganders

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 […]

Understanding the Policy Realities of an Aging Nation The Policy Realities of an Aging Nation According to U.S. Census data, 17.3 percent of Americans—57.8 million people—were age 65 or older in 2022. With an estimated 10,000 individuals turning 65 each day, this population is projected to reach 88.8 million by 2060. Since 2012, the number […]

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 in-home care, medication management, and […]

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 essential home and community-based services […]

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 opportunities among Area Agencies on […]