ATTENTION FAMILY CAREGIVERS

For information and assistance in NW Michigan, call Caregiver Info at (231) 929-7073 or 1-800-658-8554 at Catholic Human Services 8:30 to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Voice mail available other hours.

                Web site:  http://www.caregivernorth.org/

Community Service Numbers:

• Alzheimer's Association of NW Michigan
      (231) 929-3804 or 1-800-337-3827

• Area Agency on Aging of NW MI
      (231) 947-8920 or 1-800-442-1713

• Elder Abuse Hotline
      1-800-996-6228

• Geriatric Physicians in Your Area
      1-866-788-3938

• Grand Traverse Parkinson's Support Group
      (231) 947-1946

• Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
      1-800-803-7174

• Northern Health Care Management
      (231) 933-4917 or 1-800-640-7478

• Senior Resource Guide and Compass
      (231) 941-1905

• Office of Services to the Aging
      1-866-MICHLTC   www.miseniors.net

• State Long Term Care Ombudsman (nursing home questions and problems)
      1-866-485-9393

Outside NW Michigan: ElderCare Locator 1-800-677-1116

Also see

• Caregiving Online   
      Support and resources for caregivers, including a
      discussion group and an online journal
• Careguide   
      Financial planning, nursing home info, and long-term
      care insurance
• Center for Family Caregivers  
      Online support and educational materials for family
      caregivers
• Family Caregiver Alliance  
      Research, publications, statistics, fact sheets, etc.
• Guide for People Who Care
      U.S. Administration on Aging online guide

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