Caregiver Support
As our loved ones age, many of us step into the role of caregiver—often while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. It’s not always a role we plan for, but it can be demanding. Caregivers need support too—someone to talk to, guidance on next steps, and reassurance that they’re not alone. We’re here to help.
Contact one of our trained Caregiver Support Specialists by calling (231) 733-3585 or 1 (800) 442-0054 or sending a message.
How We Help
- Individualized short-term emotional support
- Problem-solving
- Referral services
- Educational resources
- Respite services
- Support group counseling
GUIDE Model
Senior Resources is providing the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model to enhance quality of life for individuals with dementia and lessen the strain of their caregivers by coordinating proper care and resources. The GUIDE Model can help people with dementia stay in their homes longer by delaying or avoiding the need for nursing home care and improving quality of life for their and their unpaid caregivers. It can provide access up to $2,500 in respite care services each year, dementia management training for caregivers, and support groups and counseling for caregivers and patients.
The Invisible Workforce
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 to our mission. Every day, staff and volunteers work to ensure caregivers know they are not alone and that help is available.
Caregiver Support Groups
Attend regularly or drop in when it’s convenient. Respite help may be available; contact a Caregiver Support Specialist.
- Our partners at Evergreen Commons offer a variety of caregiver support groups and workshops.
- Find support from the comfort of your home through virtual options provided by a statewide collaborative with other area agencies on aging.
See the following documents for more information.
Whitehall
Every Tuesday
1-2:30 p.m.
White Lake Community Library
3900 W. White Lake Dr, Whitehall
Muskegon
Every Wednesday
1-2:30 p.m.
Tanglewood Park
560 Seminole Rd, Muskegon
Grand Haven
Every Thursday
1-2:30 p.m.
Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging
1051 S. Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven
Hart
4th Friday
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Oceana County Council on Aging
4250 Tyler Rd, Hart
Jenison
3rd Friday
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Georgetown Township Public Library
1525 Baldwin St., Jenison
Caregiver Link Newsletter
Caregiver Link is a helpful newsletter from Senior Resources that offers encouragement, practical tips, local support information, and trusted resources for family caregivers in Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties. Each issue highlights topics such as caregiver wellness, dementia support, emergency preparedness, self-care, support groups, and community programs designed to help caregivers feel informed, supported, and less alone.
MI Caregiver Connection
As our loved ones get older, keeping everything together can take its toll. To provide additional support, we are proud to partner with MI Caregiver Connections. This statewide initiative is designed to provide resources, guidance, and community to those caring for loved ones.
Whether you need educational materials, short-term emotional support, or a direct link back to local resources here at Senior Resources, this platform is built to help you navigate your caregiving journey.
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