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Senior Resources of West Michigan, the area agency on aging for Muskegon, Ottawa, and Oceana Counties, is holding a public hearing to listen to the comments and opinions of older adults and caregivers regarding plans for service provision outlined in the Multi Year...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Case Study Ruby Johnson, 72, lives with her husband in a remote farmhouse. She has diabetes, coronary artery disease and limited mobility due to arthritis. Both struggle with forgetfulness, finances and lack of transportation, which prevent Ruby from getting to...

For Judy Swanson, Lakeside is not just a neighborhood, it’s a lifetime of memories. At 84, she is back where it all began, living at the Hume Home Assisted Living, a place woven into her family’s history. But getting here was not easy. After a stroke changed...

We’ve all heard the statistics: 1 in 3 older adults are experiencing isolation and loneliness, and 28% are living alone. These realities pose serious health risks. In fact, the U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness and isolation a national epidemic, warning...

Guiding You Through Medicare: Local Experts and Free Help Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Thanks to a dedicated team of local experts, residents of Muskegon, Ottawa, and Oceana counties have access to free, unbiased...

Learn More | Get Moving | Stay Connected | Eat Right | Take Charge There are many lifestyle choices you can make to maintain a healthy body as you age. But what about the steps you can take to support a healthy brain as you grow older? This brochure provides...

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...

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...

Joan Wills-Birch is the executive director of The Little Red House, an adult day care services program in Spring Lake. The Little Red House (TLRH) receives funding through Senior Resources for some of its participants, so Joan knows about the MI Choice Waiver program....

By Lisa Tyler, Communications Director Senior Resources recently partnered with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a new program to support people with dementia and their unpaid caregivers. The GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia...

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...

Whether you’re 18 or 108, everyone needs a will. August is National Make-A-Will Month, reminding us all to make sure our wishes are documented and our loved ones—including our pets and the community – are cared for. Why Make a Will? Picture this: you've been working...

“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...

1985 Evergreen Commons opens its doors in Holland as one of the largest and most comprehensive senior centers in Michigan. 1989 Care Management service began under subcontract with Home Health Services. 1990 Rosanne Richards retires, Dee Scott...

1973-74 In the fall of 1973 the county commissions in Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa Counties adopted resolutions to designate the Region 14 Area Planning Council on Aging for the purpose of implementing the Older Americans Act. 1974 January 31, 1974, the Region 14 AAA...

Many people wonder: When does old age begin? The answer isn’t as simple as picking a number. Different organizations define “older adulthood” in different ways, and how we personally feel about aging often changes as we get older. If you're asking this question...

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...

Aging – it can be something many people dread. But another way to look at it: If we’re lucky, we will grow old! Many are denied the opportunity. If you’ve followed Senior Resources for any length of time, you know that we’re all about helping people age with dignity...

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...

Chances are, yes, you are ageist. Most of us are in some way. Often it's because we don't really think of our jokes, comments, or even inner voice as being ageist - because it's acceptable, it's been viewed as humorous for years, and because we often don't want to...

Aging – it can be something many people dread. But another way to look at it: If we’re lucky, we will grow old! Many are denied the opportunity. If you’ve followed Senior Resources for any length of time, you know that we’re all about helping people age with dignity...

Aging – it can be something many people dread. But another way to look at it: If we’re lucky, we will grow old! Many are denied the opportunity. If you’ve followed Senior Resources for any length of time, you know that we’re all about helping people age with dignity...

Judy and Ernest (Ernie) Prince were first introduced to Senior Resources when they did estate planning with a local attorney. Ernie has bacterial cellulitis and was in the hospital dealing with that and some other issues; he wanted to go home. The last...

As we age, our chances of getting a disease like dementia increases. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most prevalent form of dementia. In order to help people live well, and to increase understanding of what dementia is, for the...

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...

Cheryl Olsen, coordinator of the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program for Senior Resources, was named Regional Coordinator of the Year 2023 by the state MMAP office. According to the state MMAP office, factors considered are overall performance, team coherency,...

Pam Curtis, CEO of Senior Resources of West Michigan, was recently elected president of our national association, USAging. Curtis, a Holland High School graduate and Spring Lake resident, has been on the USAging board since 2015. She has been CEO of Senior Resources...