Area Agencies on Aging
There are over 600 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) nationwide. These nonprofit agencies are experts on all aspects of aging. Created by Congress in 1973 through the federal Older Americans Act, AAAs’ mission is to create home and community-based services to maximize the independence and preserve the dignity of older adults. To accomplish this mission, AAAs work collaboratively with local and state-wide service providers as well as state agencies that oversee aging programs.
For information about the location of AAAs in other states, call the Eldercare Locator toll-free at 1-800-677-1116 or visit eldercare.acl.gov.
Senior Resources of West Michigan
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency and one of sixteen AAAs in the state of Michigan. We serve older adults and adults living with a disability in Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties.
Our Focus
- Planning, developing, overseeing and advocating for the in-home care of older adults, especially those with the greatest social and economic needs
- Contracting with providers to deliver services aimed to keep individuals in their own homes or a family member’s home as they age
- Providing Care Management services for older adults, in which a nurse and social worker develop in-home care plans utilizing resources available in the community
- Administering grant-based funds and the Muskegon County Senior Millage
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
Lifelong Dignity and Independence
Mission
To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of services designed to promote the independence and dignity of older persons and their families in Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa counties — a mission compelling us to focus on older persons in greatest need and to advocate for all.
Values
- We respect the diversity of our region’s aging population.
- We are dedicated to a continuum of care that offers a variety of quality options, from home and community to institutional.
- We are dedicated to a continuum of care that offers a variety of quality options, from home and community to institutional.
- We are dedicated to helping older adults and their families make informed choices to live as they choose.
- We are committed to empowering older adults and their families to advocate on their own behalf and to support them through our organization’s advocacy.
- We affirm the values of innovation, accountability, quality of care, ethical conduct, and prudent stewardship of resources.
- We are committed to fostering understanding, harmony, and mutual responsibility among generations.
- We value the immeasurable extra care and attention provided by members of our organization.
Planning
To achieve our mission, planning is essential. From assessing the current offerings of older adult services network to evaluating fund allocations, Senior Resources prepares an in-depth Annual Implementation Plan to guide its activities.
Funding
Many of our programs are funded by the federal Older Americans Act, Older Michiganians Act, and MI Choice Medicaid Waiver program through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, the ACLS Bureau, and the Muskegon County Senior Millage.
Muskegon County Senior Millage
Muskegon County contracts with Senior Resources as the grants administrator who is supervised by the county’s volunteer Senior Activities Committee appointed by the Muskegon County Commission. Learn More.
Financial Information
As a 501(c)3 agency that is publicly funded, financial transparency is necessary. The following documents are available for review and download.
Senior Resources FY22 990 990T
Senior Resources FY22 Audit (Financial Statements and single audit/federal awards)
Previous year reports are available upon request through [email protected].
Board of Directors
We are governed by a board of directors whose members represent local government, consumers and other relevant community partners. Learn More
Our board meetings are open to the public. They are held the third Tuesday of the month (excluding July and December) at 4 p.m. in the Tanglewood Park conference room. Learn More
Participant/Patient Privacy
Senior Resources operates under strict privacy rules governed by federal law defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA’s privacy rule establishes national standards to protect an individual’s medical records and other identifiable health information defined as “protected health information (PHI).” The rule requires safeguards to protect the privacy of health information and sets limits and conditions on the use and disclosure of the information without the individual’s authorization. It also gives individuals rights over their PHI, including rights to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, to direct an entity to transmit to a third party an electronic copy of their PHI in an electronic health record, and to request corrections.
To comply with the rules, we have provided a notice of our privacy practices. Learn More
If you have experienced a violation of these privacy rights, we encourage you to submit a privacy complaint to Senior Resources by completing and submitting the form provided below:
Privacy Complaint Form
Career Opportunities
If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic organization, we invite you to Learn More about our current openings.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and welcome all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and socioeconomic backgrounds to work, partner, or participate with us. We strive to provide an environment at our agency where all involved feel valued, celebrated, and heard.
Marketing Materials, Publications and Presentations
Senior Resources has various marketing materials and publications about services and programs for older adults. We also publish an eNewsletter and give presentations to community organizations or businesses about the programs and activities of our agency. If you would like to receive these materials or receive a quantity of them to distribute to your patients, residents, team members or the general public, we will deliver them to you. You may also schedule a presentation. Learn More.
Senior Perspectives Newspaper
Senior Resources publishes Senior Perspectives, an award winning publication designed for adults over 55. This full color, tabloid-sized newspaper features something for everyone. Read More.