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He Was Just Hoping for Lunch

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October 13, 2026

When Tim Bowens asked for help with lunch, Senior Resources connected him with meals and support to live safely at home.

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October 13, 2026

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 […]

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October 13, 2026

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 […]

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October 13, 2026

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 […]

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September 25, 2026

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 […]

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September 25, 2026

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 […]

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August 28, 2026

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. […]

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August 28, 2026

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 […]

Pam Curtis Wins USAging’s Excellence in Leadership Award

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August 28, 2026

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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May 8, 2026

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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April 29, 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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April 18, 2026

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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September 23, 2025

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August 12, 2025

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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August 12, 2025

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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October 1, 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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He Was Just Hoping for Lunch

Home Again: Zane’s Journey Back to Independence

Still Serving: Jim Sager’s Veteran Directed Care Story

Sometimes, You Need a Village

Home-Based Care Tops Michigan’s Long-Term Care Priorities

Care Workforce Shortage’s Toll on Seniors: National Survey

Understanding the Needs of Older Michiganders

Giving Back Never Retires

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Pam Curtis Wins USAging’s Excellence in Leadership Award

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

Older Michiganians Day, May 13, 2026

Senior Resources Named a Best and Brightest Company

Senior Resources Invites You to a Community Forum

Pam Curtis Concludes Term as President of USAging

Senior Resources Honored with National Award

Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9, 2024

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He Was Just Hoping for Lunch

Home Again: Zane’s Journey Back to Independence

Still Serving: Jim Sager’s Veteran Directed Care Story

Sometimes, You Need a Village

Home-Based Care Tops Michigan’s Long-Term Care Priorities

Care Workforce Shortage’s Toll on Seniors: National Survey

Understanding the Needs of Older Michiganders

Giving Back Never Retires

News & Press Releases

Pam Curtis Wins USAging’s Excellence in Leadership Award

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

Older Michiganians Day, May 13, 2026

Senior Resources Named a Best and Brightest Company

Senior Resources Invites You to a Community Forum

Pam Curtis Concludes Term as President of USAging

Senior Resources Honored with National Award

Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9, 2024

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