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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 […]

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 […]