Care Resources
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Finding the ideal elder care solution for a loved one can be challenging. At Compassionate Care Home Health Services, we want to make sure families are equipped with the resources they need, and have provided the following compilation of helpful resources and organizations that offer educational information specific to a variety of conditions for which care at home may be beneficial, as well as much-needed support. Contact us online or call us today at 877.308.1212 to learn more.
Compassionate Care Resources
Questions to Ask When Looking for a Home Care Agency
Lists several questions to ask home care agencies when you are in the process of looking for care.
Compassionate Care Home Health Services Brochure
Provides helpful information about our services.
Medication Management Chart
Tips for safely managing medications and a chart to keep all medications and dosages organized.
Recovering from COVID-19
Ideas on how home care can help while you or your loved one rest and recover.
Home Care Blog
In addition to providing trusted in-home care for Michigan families, we are proud to offer reliable, timely information aimed at seniors and family caregivers through our Home Care Blog. Here, you can learn more about health, safety, nutrition, exercise, and the challenges of common health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, COPD, and more. Check back regularly to read our latest posts.
Local Resources
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging & Adult Services Agency
Michigan’s designated state unit of aging, providing statewide leadership, direction, and resources to support Michigan’s aging, adult services, and disability networks, with the aim of helping residents live with dignity and purpose.
Michigan Area Agency on Aging
Advocates and promotes healthy aging to enable people to make choices about home and community-based services and long-term care that will improve their quality of life.
Michigan Association of Senior Centers
A dynamic network of senior centers committed to growth, excellence, and strategic partnerships.
Michigan Care Planning Council List of Senior Centers
A comprehensive list of senior centers throughout Michigan, including contact information for each.
Greater Michigan Chapter – Alzheimer’s Association
Provides help for individuals with Alzheimer’s and those who care for them throughout Michigan.
National Resources
Administration on Aging
Dedicated to providing a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs, and services related to aging.
Alzheimer’s Association
The largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
The nation’s largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers.
American Association of Retired Persons
The nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
American Heart Association
A national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
American Stroke Association
The division of the American Heart Association that’s solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
National Area Agencies on Aging
Helps older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
National Council on Aging
A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons, increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations and building caring communities.
National Parkinson Foundation
Educational site for those with Parkinson’s disease and those who care for them.
Home Care Association of America
A nonprofit national voice for organizations that provide private duty home care services and an advocate for services which benefit the consumers for whom they care.
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Provides information on neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, recent discoveries and information on signing up for clinical research trials.
For additional resources, tips, and to learn more about in home elder care in Midland, MI, Saginaw, Traverse City, Cadillac, Alpena, or the surrounding areas in Northern and Central Michigan, contact Compassionate Care Home Health Services any time at 877.308.1212.