National Hospice Association Resources
This list is provided for information purposes only. We are not recommending any specific group or agency. Scroll over links to activate them.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO): www.nhpco.org
- Care Compare https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
- Caring Connections (NHPCO): www.caringinfo.org
- Palliative Doctors: www.palliativedoctors.org
- Hospice Foundation of America: www.hospicefoundation.org
- National Hospice Foundation: www.nationalhospicefoundation.org
Grief Support Resources
For support along your grief journey. This is a partial list of available support online. Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan does not endorse any specific internet sites and encourages using caution when disclosing personal information.
- AARP: www.aarp.org/griefprograms
- The Dougy Center: www.dougy.org (for adults and kids)
- Center for Loss: https://www.centerforloss.com/
- Compassion Books: https://www.compassionbooks.com/
- Griefwords Library: https://www.hospiceswmi.org/our-services/grief-support/griefwords/
- Grief Support Resources Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/630628467565064
- Journey’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/JourneysGriefSupport
- National Alliance for Grieving Children: https://childrengrieve.org/
- What’s your Grief- A Grief Website: https://whatsyourgrief.com/
- Willow Green: www.willowgreen.com
Caregiver Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
Michigan Great Lakes Chapter
www.alzmigreatlakes.org
Support for caregivers and families.
Area Agency on Aging, IIIA
Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services
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
www.kmetro.com
Handicap accessible transportation for Kalamazoo residents.
Eldercare Locator
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
Assists in locating local support resources for older Americans anyplace in the United States.
Kalamazoo Department of Human Services
www.michigan.gov/dhs
Determine eligibility for Medicaid, food stamps for Kalamazoo County residents.
Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
www.elderlawofmi.org
Toll Free: (800) 347-5297
Toll Free: (800) 347-5997 Pension Rights
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
www.michigan.gov/miseniors/0,1607,7-234-43230_46224—,00.html
3299 Gull Road, P.O. Box 42, Nazareth, MI 49074
Tel: (269) 373-5157
Fax: (269) 373-5185
Advocates on behalf of nursing home residents.
Medicare Social Security Administration
www.medicare.gov
Social Security: Toll Free: (800) 772-1213
Medicare Helpline: Toll Free: (800) 633-4227
Senior Services, Inc.
Caregiver Resource Center
Tel: (269) 978-0085 / Toll Free: (800) 711-2113
Assist in locating services and resources for the care of adults 60 and older. Informational materials, referrals to community programs and services for those caring for an elder.
www.seniorservices1.org
- Home Care
Assistance with personal care, light housekeeping and respite care for Kalamazoo county residents, 60 and older. - Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals to homebound seniors unable to prepare their own meals.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov