The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan is pleased to announce the Kent County Senior Millage (KCSM) for the 2024 fiscal year was approved by the Kent County Board of Commissioners at its September 14, 2023 meeting. Read more: aaawm.org/article/over-15-mi…

Join us as we bring back one of our most popular Family Caregiver University class series! You can sign up for just one, or both, of these sessions that will take a look at in-home care options and an overview of transitioning to a long-term care setting. aaawm.org/fcu

Help us spread the word on our Back to School Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren! This initiative ends on Friday, July 7th, you can learn more at aaawm.org/backtoschool

May 31st is National Senior Health & Fitness Day, which is a great time to join our Engaging Wellness Community! You can learn more in our Age Your Way video below where we hear from instructors and participants about the programs! youtu.be/G_EKudKdIXE

If you missed it, you can watch our March Age Your Way video now! We talk all about nutrition resources in our region! youtu.be/ysxEgI6UQ5o

Join us for this exciting advocacy event and open house! Please note that registration is required!

Join our Engaging Wellness Community! All programs are designed specifically for older adults and these partners are dedicated to helping them stay active and independent.

The RideLink transportation service will continue to operate without interruption, but it is important to note the administration of the call center has transitioned! You can now call (844) 694-6589 to schedule a ride & visit ridelinkmi.com to register.

February's AAAWM email newsletter is out now! Give it a read for details on upcoming events, recent articles, the KCSM millage directory, our latest “Age Your Way” video, Black History month resources, and more! Read here: lnkd.in/gB4NmY8A

Help inform the State Plan on Aging! The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports would like to hear from you! Responses will be accepted through Friday, February 24. research.net/r/2023_Older_Ad…

The Kent County Senior Millage FY 2024 Letter of Intent has been released! Letters of Intent are required for all new agencies, as well as for current millage-funded agencies who wish to add a new service. Submission deadline is March 1st at 5:00 p.m. bit.ly/3kYrQjk

Introducing our new Age Your Way Video Series! This month's video covers this question: "What is an Area Agency on Aging and how can it help?" youtu.be/gBM8DnmgxJM

We've already faced a few extreme snow events this winter with another big storm on the horizon. This cold weather can especially impact older adults. Here are a few things you can do to help: aaawm.org/article/winter-saf…

'Tis the season for our annual Giving Tree! This year we were able to deliver gifts to 155 participants! Many thanks to our individual donors and organizations-- Meijer, Elders' Helpers, Health Care Associates, and Interim Healthcare-- who helped make this possible!

Next week is our last Dementia Friends Michigan session of the year! If you are seeing a loved one with dementia over the holidays, becoming a Dementia Friend is a great first step to learning communication tips and how best to support them. More info: aaawm.org/dfmi

As the seasons change, you are more inclined to stay indoors and pass on events you used to enjoy in the warmer months. Yet this lack of socialization, movement, and engagement in the winter can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. aaawm.org/article/a-winter-o…

November is National Caregiver Support Month, bringing awareness of the best ways to support caregivers and show appreciation. Sarah Sobel joined The WGVU Morning Show last week to discuss the caregiving journey and how to avoid burnout. wgvunews.org/the-wgvu-mornin…

Join our 24-year holiday tradition of supporting program participants! Donations are due by December 5 so we are able to deliver gifts to participants before the holidays. If you have any questions about thi program, you can reach out to the program coordinator at (616) 988-5093.

Join us for this month's Family Caregiver University! Details below:

The Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) is Michigan's free, unbiased resource to help you navigate Medicare and Medicaid. Bob Callery, our MMAP Regional Coordinator, joined The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin to discuss wgvunews.org/the-wgvu-mornin… #openenrollment #MMAP