October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, a time to think ahead about how we or our loved ones want to live as we age. Having a plan in place helps protect independence, preserve dignity, and provide peace of mind for both aging adults and their caregivers.
At The Senior Alliance, we help families across southern and western Wayne County understand their choices and connect with the right programs to support aging at home or in the community. From Person-Centered Options Counseling and Medicare Counseling through MI Options to in-home support programs, our goal is to make the process of long-term care planning easier to navigate, so older adults can continue living life their way.
MI Options is a free, statewide program that helps adults and caregivers make informed decisions about health coverage, home-based support, and community care. Whether you’re enrolling in Medicare for the first time or exploring ways to remain independent at home, MI Options connects you with trained local counselors who offer:
This no-cost, unbiased support helps you understand your full range of options and plan for care that fits your needs and lifestyle.
This SHIP program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $79,224 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.
This PCOC program has been made possible through a grant awarded to The Senior Alliance by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Long-term care planning often involves more than one type of service. That’s why we also provide and coordinate access to programs that meet a range of needs.
These programs, together with MI Options, form a complete network of support that helps older adults and caregivers plan confidently and live fully.
Planning ahead is one of the most caring things we can do for ourselves and our loved ones. The Senior Alliance is here to guide you every step of the way with programs designed to protect independence, promote choice, and bring peace of mind to families across Wayne County.
If you or someone you care for is beginning to think about long-term care, call The Senior Alliance at (734) 722-2830 or visit thesenioralliance.org/services to learn more.
Dear New Caregiver,
First, let me say this: you are doing something extraordinary. You may not feel like it right now, standing in the kitchen with dishes piled up, a list of phone calls to make, and someone you love calling your name from the other room. But you have stepped into a role that will challenge you, change you, and, with the right support, bring moments of deep connection you’ll never forget.
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Host Jason Maciejewski sits down with Lori Zimmerman, Manager of the Senior Alliance Information and Assistance Program, and Theresa Coleman, Senior Alliance team member, to talk about the Friendly Reassurance Program and why it matters. Listen in to learn more about the incredible difference our phone calls can make in the lives of aging adults and adults with disabilities.
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In this episode, which is the first of a two-part series, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance is joined by Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging, the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Jason and Sandy discuss the many services and programs that USAging oversees, and how they support local Area Agencies on Aging like The Senior Alliance. They also talk about the critical work that USAging does in supporting and obtaining funding from the U.S. Government to help keep these programs running. Excellent information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.
