If you're in need of any further advice or resources, please review our helpful links below. William R. Wieringa, P.C., works closely with many of the State and Federal organizations that help advise the elderly. Take a moment to browse our links for information, or feel free to call our office with any questions.
A Guide to Healthy Aging
Your Guide to Coping with Alzheimer's & Dementia
Personal Hygiene and Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers
Nutritional Considerations for Seniors and the Elderly
The Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide
14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation
Mental and Behavioral Health and Older Americans
Seniors' Addiction Prevention Guide
How Therapy Can Help in the Golden Years
A New Home: Recognizing When It's Time to Give Up Your Beloved Pet
Home Safety and Alzheimer's
Housing Advice from the National Aging in Place Council
Home Design for Fall Prevention for Seniors
25 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter
The Complete Guide to Preserving and Passing on Your Historic, Precious Heirlooms
100 Great Jobs for Seniors for Money, Friends, Freedom, and Flexibility
6 Best Career Moves to Make in Your 60s
Never Too Old to Find New Friends: 15 ways to connect with others and form fulfilling relationships
How To Become Tech Savvy For Seniors In 10 Days
Healthy Aging in Place: 3 Ideas for Seniors Who Want to Eat Nutritiously at Home
10 Low-impact Exercises for Seniors
Easy Strength Training Moves for Seniors
AARP (Michigan)
www.aarp.org/states/mi/
Access America for Seniors
www.seniors.gov
National Council for Aging Care
http://www.aginginplace.org
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (National)
www.alzheimers.org
Alzheimer's Association: Great Lakes Chapter
www.alz.org/mglc
Area Agency on Aging
www.region7aaa.org
Care.com (Senior Care Directory)
www.care.com
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
www.care.com
Citizens for Better Care
www.cbcmi.org
Department of Health and Human Services (US)
www.hhs.gov
Department of Human Services- DHS (MI)
www.michigan.gov/dhs
Department of Veterans Affairs (US)
www.va.gov
Eldercare Locator
www.eldercare.gov
Elder Law and Advocacy Section, State Bar of Michigan (MI)
www.michbar.org/elderlaw
ElderWeb (National)
www.elderweb.com
Helpguide-Skilled Nursing Facilities
www.helpguide.org
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
www.hospiceswmi.org
Medicare Michigan Association of Homes and Services (MAHSA)
www.mahsahome.org
Medicare Federal
www.medicare.gov
Michigan Centers for Independent Living (CIL)
www.michigan.gov/mdcd
Michigan Department of Attorney General (MI)
www.michigan.gov/ag
Michigan Department of Community Health: Michigan Medicaid
www.michigan.gov/mdch
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
www.michigan.gov/miseniors
Michigan Funeral Directors Association
www.mfda.org
Michigan Dementia Coalition
www.worriedaboutmemoryloss.com
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
www.mymmap.org
MSU Willed Body Program
www.rad.msu.edu
National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform -NCCNHR
www.nursinghomeaction.org
National Institute on Aging
www.nia.nih.gov
National Parkinson's Caregiver Forum
MyParkinsons.org
Senior Housing Options
www.alternativesforseniors.com
www.retirementhomes.com
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
Social Security Online
www.socialsecurity.gov
State Bar of Michigan - Elder Law
www.michbar.org
State of Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services
www.michigan.gov/ofis
The Family Caregiver Alliance (National)
www.caregiver.org
U of M Anatomical Donations Program
www.med.umich.edu
Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
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