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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 becomes director. The...

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...

The Older Americans Act defines an older adult as someone 60 years old and older. We follow that definition at Senior Resources – but some of our programs may use 65 and AARP starts sending you membership information right before you turn 50. The National Institute on...

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...