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Pam Curtis Wins USAging’s Excellence in Leadership Award

Senior Resources CEO recognized for advancing services and advocacy for older adults and caregivers  MUSKEGON, MI — For more than 36 years, Pam Curtis has dedicated her career to helping older adults and caregivers remain independent, connected and supported in their communities. Through her leadership at Senior Resources of West Michigan and her advocacy on behalf […]

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Pam Curtis – An Esteemed Best and Brightest CEO in the Nation

MUSKEGON, MI — May, 2026 — Pam Curtis, CEO of Senior Resources of West Michigan has been announced as an esteemed Best and Brightest CEO in the Nation. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional leadership, visionary strategy, and commitment to excellence. “I’m truly honored and humbled to receive this recognition, but it belongs to the incredible team […]

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Older Michiganians Day, May 13, 2026

Older Michiganians Day Is Almost Here — Let Your Voice Be Heard In just two short weeks, advocates from across the state will gather in Lansing to speak up for older adults, adults with disabilities, and the caregivers who support them. Older Michiganians Day takes place on Wednesday, May 13, and it’s an important opportunity […]

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Senior Resources Named a Best and Brightest Company

MUSKEGON, MI — April, 2026 — Senior Resources of West Michigan has been named a 2026 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Company to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources, recognizing the organization’s strong workplace culture and commitment to supporting employees who serve the community. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® […]

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Senior Resources Invites You to a Community Forum

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Pam Curtis Concludes Term as President of USAging

Senior Resources of West Michigan is proud to recognize the outstanding leadership of our CEO, Pam Curtis, who recently completed her two-year term as President of the Board of USAging, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Pam has dedicated more than three decades to advancing services for older adults, holding a variety of […]

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Senior Resources Honored with National Award

Senior Resources Honored with National Award for Behavioral Health at Home Innovation Senior Resources of West Michigan has been recognized with a prestigious Aging Innovations & Achievement Award from USAging for its groundbreaking Behavioral Health at Home program. USAging is the national association representing Area Agencies on Aging, and this award highlights the most forward-thinking […]

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Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9, 2024

Senior Resources of West Michigan continues its focus on Ageism every day, but especially leading up to the annual Ageism Awareness Day, which is Oct. 9 this year. We share this information from the American Society on Aging: Senior Resources and the American Society on Aging (ASA) will celebrate Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 9, […]

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Changes coming to Senior Perspectives

“There is nothing permanent except change.” – Greek philosopher Heraclitus We’re writing to let you know about changes coming to Senior Perspectives. After decades of being involved with this outstanding publication, we are transitioning Senior Perspectives to a new publisher. Starting with the September-October issue, Shoreline Media will be publishing, editing, designing, and distributing the […]

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Equipment Loan Closet Moves to Renew Mobility

Since our inception, and according to our mission, Area Agencies on Aging/Senior Resources has been tasked with ensuring adequate service/supports coverage so that older adults can remain in their homes while not duplicating services already provided. One of those services has been loaning Durable Medical Equipment (DME) through a loan closet. In order to focus […]

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Senior Resources celebrates 50 years!

Senior Resources of West Michigan celebrates 50 years as an area agency on aging serving Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties! Throughout the year we will share some history and tidbits about our five decades serving this region. In 1965, Congress adopted the Older Americans Act (OAA) which created the Administration on Aging and called for […]

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Primary Care at Home Wins National Recognition

Senior Resources’ Primary Care at Home program was recognized with an Innovations Award at the recent USAging national conference for area agencies on aging. Aging Innovations Awards honor the most innovative initiatives.  Senior Resources was one of 16 local aging programs to receive this prestigious award. Pictured are (from left) John Byer, CEO, Cumulus; Senior […]

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