Resources

• Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter
  530 Whites Road, Suite 1
  Kalamazoo, MI 49008
  (269)342-1482 1-800-272-3900
  Fax: (269) 342-1489 www.alzmigreatlakes.org
  Support for caregivers and families
• Area Agency on Aging, IIIA
  Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services
  3299 Gull Road, PO Box 42, Nazareth, MI 49074
  (269) 373-5173 Information and Assistance
  Fax: (269) 373-5109 www.kalcounty.com/aaa/index.htm
  Community planning and administration of State and Federal funds; referrals to community resources for those caring for an elder.
• Care-A-Van
  City of Kalamazoo Transportation Department
  530 N. Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
  (269) 337-8220 www.kmetro.com
  Handicap accessible transportation for Kalamazoo residents.
• Eldercare Locator
  1-800-677-1116 www.eldercare.gov
  Assists in locating local support resources for older Americans any place in the United States.
  
• First Presbyterian Church Health Clinic
  2918 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  (269)344-0044
  Fax: (269) 344-2371
  Help with healthcare for those Kalamazoo county residents who are uninsured.
• Kalamazoo Department of Human Services
  322 E. Stockbridge, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  (269) 337-5046
  Fax: (269) 337-5179 www.michigan.gov/dhs
  Determine eligibility for Medicaid, Food Stamps for Kalamazoo County residents.
• Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
  1-800-347-5297
  1-800-347-5997 Pension Rights.
• Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
  3299 Gull Road, P.O. Box 42, Nazareth, MI 49074
  (269) 373-5157
  Fax: (269) 373-5185
  Advocates on behalf of nursing home residents.
• Medicare Social Security Administration
  1-800-772-1213 Social Security
  1-800-633-4227 Medicare Helpline
  General Information: 1-800-482-4045
  Prescription Drug Info: 1-800-6337
• Senior Services, Inc.
  918 Jasper Street Kalamazoo, MI 49001
  (269) 382-0515 Main switchboard, as for needed services listed below.
  www.seniorservices1.org
  Fax: (269) 382-3189
     Information & Assistance
     For assistance in locating services and resources for the care of older adults, 60+
     Caregiver Resource Center
     (269) 978-0085 1-800-200-8877
     Informational materials, referrals to community programs & services for those caring for an elder.
     Home Care
     Assistance with personal care, light housekeeping and respite care for Kalamazoo county residents, 60+
     Meals on Wheels
     Home delivered meals to homebound seniors unable to prepare their own meals.
• Veteran’s Affairs Department
  Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services
  (269) 373-5284 www.kalcounty.com