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Adult Day Care
Are you a family caregiver in need of help with personal care services for a family member or a break from your caregiving responsibilities? Adult Day Services are meant to provide respite while you go to work, run errands, do chores, exercise, participate in social activities, and/or just get the rest you need to stay healthy!
They are designed to serve older adults who may require supervision, increased social opportunities, and/or assistance with personal care or other activities of daily living. Most specialize in the care of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
The Otsego Haus
The Cottage
Serenity Day Lodge
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Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Support Group:
This support group is for Caregivers and loved ones of people who have Alzheimer’s or other related dementias. The monthly support group is designed to provide an outlet for caregivers to talk, share, get support, learn coping skills and get education about these dementias. The meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Brook of Grayling, at 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact the Commission on Aging at 989-348-7123.
Grief Support Group
This grief support group offers a private and compassionate space for individuals who are currently grieving, as well as those who have experienced loss in the past. Open exclusively to those who have lost a loved one through death, the group provides both emotional support and educational guidance. Sessions will be held once a month on the second Tuesday and will last 90 minutes. If you’d like to register for the month’s meeting, please call the Crawford County Commission on Aging at 989-348-7123.
Caregiver Resources
Handbook for Guardian of Adults
Changes and Choices: Surrogate Decision-Making For Health Care in Michigan
Aging Parents and Common Sense – A Practical Guide for You and Your Parents.
Helpful Websites for Caregivers
Alzheimer’s Association
Family Caregiver Alliance
Eldercare Locator
Michigan Dementia Coalition
National Alliance for Caregiving
Caregiver Wellness Solution Center
Caregiver Action Network
AARP Caregiver Page
Administration for Community Living
Caregiver Action Network Resource Toolbox
Michigan’s Aging Website Caregiver Page
