Geriatrics Resources

STATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Michigan Area Agency on Aging listing by region

Michigan Access to Services for Seniors

Website: http://www.michigan.gov/miseniors

Mission Statement is: to promote independence and enhance the dignity of Michigan 's older persons and their families through advocacy, leadership, and innovation with efficient and effective policies, programs and services. There is a searchable directory of services on the site which can provide direction to a large range of services throughout the state.

Michigan Department of Community Health

Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/

Medicare Savings Programs:

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2943_4857-17716--,00.html

Assistance available to income-eligible seniors to assist with Medicare premiums, coinsurance, and deductibles.

Michigan Department of Human Services

Website: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs

Contact information available to locate county offices where Seniors can find assistance through Medicaid and Adult Services programming.

I am also listing Senior Resource Directories by county as I locate them.

OHIO references

Ohio Department of Aging - lots of links including lists of nursing homes

Still under construction. Last updated12/29/06