Elderly Care
The Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military and veterans' families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital. The first Fisher House of Michigan is associated with the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, while a second has been approved for construction for the Detroit VAMC.
Elderly Care, Housing/Shelter, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Veteran Services / 656 views
The Lenawee Department on Aging offers a wide variety of care services for older adults, including home meal delivery, homemaker assistance, personal and respite care, volunteer transportation, a volunteer foster grandparent program, legal services, and Medicare/Medicaid assistance.
Elderly Care, Food, Legal Aid, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Transportation, Utilities / 828 views
Wings of Hope Hospice provides compassionate care for individuals in the later stages of life and family grief support. Wings of Hope also engages in community education and outreach to help people better understand the role of hospice care and advance care planning among other topics. Wings Home is an end-of-life care home that provides the same care as the hospice in a smaller, ranch-style home with 24-hour care.
Education, Elderly Care, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Mental Health, Support Groups / 765 views
Miracle Meadows Ranch uses animal-assisted therapies to help improve the quality of life for people from all walks of life, from women in need of recovery, to children, and older adults suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Miracle Meadows contributes to community events and programs with both canine and equine-assisted therapy, and host their own programs and camps right on their ranch.
Elderly Care, Mental Health, Recovery, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 898 views
The Alpena Senior Citizens Center provides a variety of services to promote and protect the dignity, independence, and welfare of older adults throughout Alpena County. The Center provides daily meals and meal delivery, offers in-home services like homemaking and personal care, respite care services, a Medicaid assistance program, a medical supply closet, transportation assistance, medication management, resources for relatives to help care for children, and support groups.
Education, Elderly Care, Food, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Support Groups, Transportation, Utilities, Women, Children, Child Care / 870 views
The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) offers a wide range of community services for populations at risk in the area, including the elderly, those experiencing homelessness and poverty, pregnant women, and children. Some services offered include (but are not limited to) heat and utility assistance, food programs, foreclosure/homebuyer education, weatherization assistance, and early start programs for children.
Crisis, Education, Elderly Care, Food, Housing/Shelter, Legal Aid, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups, Utilities, Women, Children, Child Care / 887 views