Michigan’s capital and Oldsmobile’s birthplace, Lansing, MI ranks among Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report’s list of best places to retire. This city offers access to the great outdoors, enchanting beaches and low living costs in an old-town atmosphere. It’s also home to numerous parks and recreational facilities, indispensable to seniors leading active lifestyles. According to the Genworth Cost Care Survey 2021, the monthly median cost of in-home care in Lansing, Michigan, is $5,625. In-home care is non-clinical and focuses on providing home services to older adults and should not be confused with home health care, which includes skilled clinical care provided by medical professionals. Lansing is home to numerous top-tier hospitals that seniors who opt for home care can access easily, including Sparrow Specialty Hospital and McLaren Greater Lansing.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Lansing– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in Lansing, MI
1035 Charlevoix Drive, Suite 300, Grand Ledge, MI, 48837
The caregivers we have gotten have been great.
I like the customer service from the scheduling department.
The caregivers we have gotten have been great.
I like the customer service from the scheduling department.
2175 University Park Dr, Suite 200, Okemos, MI, 48864
Shay is a great person and a very hardworking, pleasant person. She is not afraid of hard work and is a pleasant person to have around. She is just a very hardworking person. She takes the initiative,
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Shay is a great person and a very hardworking, pleasant person. She is not afraid of hard work and is a pleasant person to have around. She is just a very hardworking person. She takes the initiative, she is prompt, and she was always on time. Not only that, she has a great laugh. No problems at all. You get what you pay for, but as far as I’m concerned, she earned her money and that’s for sure. Shay and I had a good relationship. I have to say we laugh a lot, which is something that is very important to me to be able to laugh, especially under the circumstance we’re working in. Shay had gone with me to pick up groceries that we’ve ordered online. I missed her and I missed her a lot.
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Shay is a great person and a very hardworking, pleasant person. She is not afraid of hard work and is a pleasant person to have around. She is just a very hardworking person. She takes the initiative,
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Shay is a great person and a very hardworking, pleasant person. She is not afraid of hard work and is a pleasant person to have around. She is just a very hardworking person. She takes the initiative, she is prompt, and she was always on time. Not only that, she has a great laugh. No problems at all. You get what you pay for, but as far as I’m concerned, she earned her money and that’s for sure. Shay and I had a good relationship. I have to say we laugh a lot, which is something that is very important to me to be able to laugh, especially under the circumstance we’re working in. Shay had gone with me to pick up groceries that we’ve ordered online. I missed her and I missed her a lot.
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7925 Jones Branch Dr., Suite LL 140, Mclean, VA, 22102
I’m using HomeCare.com. It’s fine. They’re very good and very responsive to any concerns I have, and they’ve provided me with a good health care aide, not great necessarily, but good. They also provid
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I’m using HomeCare.com. It’s fine. They’re very good and very responsive to any concerns I have, and they’ve provided me with a good health care aide, not great necessarily, but good. They also provide light housekeeping, they help me clean myself up, and they take me to my appointment. They get here within a certain time window between 7 and 7:30, and that’s when I need them here. A lot of times my communication is directly with the aides. If she can’t come on a certain day, the agency would contact me to see whether I need some assistance or need somebody to fill me in on a given day. I think I’m paying more than I probably should because they have a mandatory number of days that I can contract for, and that’s probably more than I usually need. To maintain the contract, I have to keep them on a certain number of days.
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I’m using HomeCare.com. It’s fine. They’re very good and very responsive to any concerns I have, and they’ve provided me with a good health care aide, not great necessarily, but good. They also provid
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I’m using HomeCare.com. It’s fine. They’re very good and very responsive to any concerns I have, and they’ve provided me with a good health care aide, not great necessarily, but good. They also provide light housekeeping, they help me clean myself up, and they take me to my appointment. They get here within a certain time window between 7 and 7:30, and that’s when I need them here. A lot of times my communication is directly with the aides. If she can’t come on a certain day, the agency would contact me to see whether I need some assistance or need somebody to fill me in on a given day. I think I’m paying more than I probably should because they have a mandatory number of days that I can contract for, and that’s probably more than I usually need. To maintain the contract, I have to keep them on a certain number of days.
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2411 Lawrence Highway , Charlotte, MI, 48813
“Celebrating Seniors is our passion. Providing Compassionate care is what we do.”
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Custom Care provides safe, reliable services for seniors. Communication is crucial to a successful custo
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“Celebrating Seniors is our passion. Providing Compassionate care is what we do.”
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Custom Care provides safe, reliable services for seniors. Communication is crucial to a successful customized care plan for you or your loved one.
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Summary of custom services.
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<li>1–24-hour care includes weekends and holiday</li>
<li>Long-term Care and end of Life care and support</li>
<li>Alzheimer and Dementia trained</li>
<li>Medication reminders</li>
<li>Valuable Respite for family caregivers</li>
<li>Companionship</li>
<li>Activities of Daily Living (ADL)</li>
<li>Shower and bathing assistance</li>
<li>Hygiene assistance</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping</li>
<li>Transitional Care</li>
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Custom Concierge Service is an extension of Custom Care services.
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These services can be used alone or combined with Custom Home services.
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Custom Concierge is by appointment only. Seniors 65 and older.
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Summary of Custom Concierge services.
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<li>Detailed Cleaning and Decluttering.</li>
<li>Assist with computer or Cell Phone use and tech support. Basic email, social media.</li>
<li>Short or long-distance driving services.</li>
<li>Drop off and pick up services</li>
<li>Home checks while away on vacation.</li>
<li>Pet care. Walking, Driving Pet to groomers or vet appointments</li>
<li>Light lawn care, and seasonal cleanup in spring.</li>
<li>Minor home repair.</li>
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“Celebrating Seniors is our passion. Providing Compassionate care is what we do.”
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Custom Care provides safe, reliable services for seniors. Communication is crucial to a successful custo
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“Celebrating Seniors is our passion. Providing Compassionate care is what we do.”
<p></p>
Custom Care provides safe, reliable services for seniors. Communication is crucial to a successful customized care plan for you or your loved one.
<p></p>
Summary of custom services.
<p></p>
<li>1–24-hour care includes weekends and holiday</li>
<li>Long-term Care and end of Life care and support</li>
<li>Alzheimer and Dementia trained</li>
<li>Medication reminders</li>
<li>Valuable Respite for family caregivers</li>
<li>Companionship</li>
<li>Activities of Daily Living (ADL)</li>
<li>Shower and bathing assistance</li>
<li>Hygiene assistance</li>
<li>Light Housekeeping</li>
<li>Transitional Care</li>
<p></p>
Custom Concierge Service is an extension of Custom Care services.
<p></p>
These services can be used alone or combined with Custom Home services.
<p></p>
Custom Concierge is by appointment only. Seniors 65 and older.
<p></p>
Summary of Custom Concierge services.
<p></p>
<li>Detailed Cleaning and Decluttering.</li>
<li>Assist with computer or Cell Phone use and tech support. Basic email, social media.</li>
<li>Short or long-distance driving services.</li>
<li>Drop off and pick up services</li>
<li>Home checks while away on vacation.</li>
<li>Pet care. Walking, Driving Pet to groomers or vet appointments</li>
<li>Light lawn care, and seasonal cleanup in spring.</li>
<li>Minor home repair.</li>
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3101 Prairie St SW, Grandville, MI, 49418
We hired Health Care Associates & Community Care Givers. They seem to be doing a good job. I feel confident that they are taking care of my husband. They clean up the house. Everything seems to be
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We hired Health Care Associates & Community Care Givers. They seem to be doing a good job. I feel confident that they are taking care of my husband. They clean up the house. Everything seems to be doing OK.
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We hired Health Care Associates & Community Care Givers. They seem to be doing a good job. I feel confident that they are taking care of my husband. They clean up the house. Everything seems to be
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We hired Health Care Associates & Community Care Givers. They seem to be doing a good job. I feel confident that they are taking care of my husband. They clean up the house. Everything seems to be doing OK.
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2669 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township, MI, 48382
We’ve been using TLC for my parents for about 6 weeks now. They do personal care and sometimes meal preparations and cleaning. This has been really a good change; they’ve been really good. They go to
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We’ve been using TLC for my parents for about 6 weeks now. They do personal care and sometimes meal preparations and cleaning. This has been really a good change; they’ve been really good. They go to their house every day, twice a day. They are extremely caring and well-trained. I would like to see a weekly schedule so I know who is going to be there and such.
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We’ve been using TLC for my parents for about 6 weeks now. They do personal care and sometimes meal preparations and cleaning. This has been really a good change; they’ve been really good. They go to
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We’ve been using TLC for my parents for about 6 weeks now. They do personal care and sometimes meal preparations and cleaning. This has been really a good change; they’ve been really good. They go to their house every day, twice a day. They are extremely caring and well-trained. I would like to see a weekly schedule so I know who is going to be there and such.
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31700 W 13 Mile Rd, Ste 212, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
We have used Nothing But Us Care for my spouse, and they’re excellent. We were very pleased with the service that we got from them. They did just about everything we asked. The caregiver who came was
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We have used Nothing But Us Care for my spouse, and they’re excellent. We were very pleased with the service that we got from them. They did just about everything we asked. The caregiver who came was willing to do anything we asked, including cleaning. Even though it’s hard work for me to ask, she wanted to be busy, so she volunteered to do whatever she could to help. She also cooked, did light cleaning every day that she was here, she was always available, very friendly, and very nice. We enjoyed having her here. They’re a smaller agency, so I spoke directly to one of the owners of the company. I thought they would be very responsive to what we needed, and that turned out to be the case.
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We have used Nothing But Us Care for my spouse, and they’re excellent. We were very pleased with the service that we got from them. They did just about everything we asked. The caregiver who came was
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We have used Nothing But Us Care for my spouse, and they’re excellent. We were very pleased with the service that we got from them. They did just about everything we asked. The caregiver who came was willing to do anything we asked, including cleaning. Even though it’s hard work for me to ask, she wanted to be busy, so she volunteered to do whatever she could to help. She also cooked, did light cleaning every day that she was here, she was always available, very friendly, and very nice. We enjoyed having her here. They’re a smaller agency, so I spoke directly to one of the owners of the company. I thought they would be very responsive to what we needed, and that turned out to be the case.
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3815 W St. Joseph St, Lansing, MI, 48917
I think that Preferred Home Care of Lansing, in Dewitt, Michigan is an excellent choice for someone that is independent and who prefers to live independently in the privacy of their own home and who i
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I think that Preferred Home Care of Lansing, in Dewitt, Michigan is an excellent choice for someone that is independent and who prefers to live independently in the privacy of their own home and who is looking for some outside supportive care, services and assistance when needed as necessary. Preferred Home Care offers their clients an array of supportive care, services and assistance with their activities of daily living as PRN. Their team of trained and skilled health care professionals provides their clients with assistance with personal care, dressing, undressing, bathing, meal preparation, transportation services for various appointments laundry and housekeeping services as well.
They offer their clients various levels of supportive services and assistance that is tailor fitted to meet their clients’ individual plans of care. They offer their clients respite care, short term care, long term care and 24/7 care to fit into their clients’ individual schedules as needed. They offer their clients hospice care also in addition to the provide ambulation, and transferring of their patients from the bed to the wheelchair, toileting, incontinent care, and various other levels of care that is needed for your loved ones individual needs. In general, I would have to rank Preferred Home Care of Lansing on a five stars rating for their excellence and expertise in patient care providers.
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I think that Preferred Home Care of Lansing, in Dewitt, Michigan is an excellent choice for someone that is independent and who prefers to live independently in the privacy of their own home and who i
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I think that Preferred Home Care of Lansing, in Dewitt, Michigan is an excellent choice for someone that is independent and who prefers to live independently in the privacy of their own home and who is looking for some outside supportive care, services and assistance when needed as necessary. Preferred Home Care offers their clients an array of supportive care, services and assistance with their activities of daily living as PRN. Their team of trained and skilled health care professionals provides their clients with assistance with personal care, dressing, undressing, bathing, meal preparation, transportation services for various appointments laundry and housekeeping services as well.
They offer their clients various levels of supportive services and assistance that is tailor fitted to meet their clients’ individual plans of care. They offer their clients respite care, short term care, long term care and 24/7 care to fit into their clients’ individual schedules as needed. They offer their clients hospice care also in addition to the provide ambulation, and transferring of their patients from the bed to the wheelchair, toileting, incontinent care, and various other levels of care that is needed for your loved ones individual needs. In general, I would have to rank Preferred Home Care of Lansing on a five stars rating for their excellence and expertise in patient care providers.
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3536 Meridian Crossing Dr, Suite 220, Okemos, MI, 48864
The first healthcare person I got from Arcadia Homecare was not satisfactory. But they easily corrected the problem and provided a different one who turned out to be absolutely perfect.
The first healthcare person I got from Arcadia Homecare was not satisfactory. But they easily corrected the problem and provided a different one who turned out to be absolutely perfect.
4125 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI, 48864
We hired First Light to care for my father in his final months. Deb and her staff cared for dad around the clock for nearly 90 days before he passed. Being an elder law attorney, I know how hard it i
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We hired First Light to care for my father in his final months. Deb and her staff cared for dad around the clock for nearly 90 days before he passed. Being an elder law attorney, I know how hard it is to get good, caring people to provide consistent, heartfelt care. The crew from First Light was amazing! I remember when I told my dad we’d be getting him caregivers–he hated the idea. 3 days before he passed, he thanked me for hiring First Light–he said they had become great friends! Can’t think of a better compliment.
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We hired First Light to care for my father in his final months. Deb and her staff cared for dad around the clock for nearly 90 days before he passed. Being an elder law attorney, I know how hard it i
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We hired First Light to care for my father in his final months. Deb and her staff cared for dad around the clock for nearly 90 days before he passed. Being an elder law attorney, I know how hard it is to get good, caring people to provide consistent, heartfelt care. The crew from First Light was amazing! I remember when I told my dad we’d be getting him caregivers–he hated the idea. 3 days before he passed, he thanked me for hiring First Light–he said they had become great friends! Can’t think of a better compliment.
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101 S Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI, 48817
We have been using HomeJoy of MidMichigan for about 3 weeks now. Everything went great. When we first called them and set up the appointment, we had time constraints to deal with between appointments
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We have been using HomeJoy of MidMichigan for about 3 weeks now. Everything went great. When we first called them and set up the appointment, we had time constraints to deal with between appointments and everything else, so they made an after-hours appointment to come over and visit to meet with us. They provided us with everything that we were looking for. They were really good about making sure that they matched the person to us and also allowed us to meet them before them coming over to assist, which was great and comforting. Everything has been great so far. They’ve been polite. We haven’t had any scheduling conflicts so far.
They are helping with meal prep. They are doing a little bit of light housekeeping, doing some laundry, and making sure the ileostomy bag is changed. They are even talking and playing card games with my father-in-law. They make sure he’s able to shower and if he needs any assistance. They come for about 2 hours a day, and it’s usually 2 to 3 times a week, depending on my mother-in-law when she needs assistance. They have a minimum of 2 hours, and then anything 3 hours and above, they gave us pricing. And what was nice was that the pricing was for the whole household, which was amazing.
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We have been using HomeJoy of MidMichigan for about 3 weeks now. Everything went great. When we first called them and set up the appointment, we had time constraints to deal with between appointments
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We have been using HomeJoy of MidMichigan for about 3 weeks now. Everything went great. When we first called them and set up the appointment, we had time constraints to deal with between appointments and everything else, so they made an after-hours appointment to come over and visit to meet with us. They provided us with everything that we were looking for. They were really good about making sure that they matched the person to us and also allowed us to meet them before them coming over to assist, which was great and comforting. Everything has been great so far. They’ve been polite. We haven’t had any scheduling conflicts so far.
They are helping with meal prep. They are doing a little bit of light housekeeping, doing some laundry, and making sure the ileostomy bag is changed. They are even talking and playing card games with my father-in-law. They make sure he’s able to shower and if he needs any assistance. They come for about 2 hours a day, and it’s usually 2 to 3 times a week, depending on my mother-in-law when she needs assistance. They have a minimum of 2 hours, and then anything 3 hours and above, they gave us pricing. And what was nice was that the pricing was for the whole household, which was amazing.
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4293 Five Oaks Dr, PO Box 27094, Lansing, MI, 48911
3718 Starlight LN , Lansing, MI, 48911
Paying for Home Care in Lansing, MI
The Cost of Home Care in Lansing, MI
As stated in the 2021 Genworth Cost Care Survey, Lansing’s monthly median cost for home care is $5,625, which is over $600 higher than the national average and almost $100 more than the state’s monthly median home care cost. But Lansing’s rates are less than the median rates in other cities in Michigan including Detroit, Ann Arbor and Muskegon.
The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Lansing, MI
Monthly home care costs are comparable to home health aide rates in Lansing. Adult daycare costs over $3,000 less, while assisted living rates are lower by over $1,000. But unlike in-home care, which allows older adults to age in place, assisted living requires moving to a community. Conversely, seniors who rely on adult day health care must travel to daycare centers. In Lansing, older adults can also choose nursing home care services and live in semiprivate rooms with a reasonable amount of privacy, provided they are willing to pay more on average.
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
Financial Assistance for Home Care in Lansing, MI
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
- Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
- Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
- Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
- Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.
Lansing Home Care Resources
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Lansing:
Address: 5303 S. Cedar St. Bldg. 1, Lansing, MI, 48911
Phone Number: (517) 887-1460
The Greater Lansing Area Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious weekday meals to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare food for themselves. To qualify, seniors must be at least 60 years old, confined to their homes or unable to shop for themselves, and able to be at home during the scheduled meal delivery times. Frozen meals are also available for seniors needing weekend meal preparation assistance.
Address: 5303 S. Cedar St. Bldg. 1, Lansing, MI, 48911
Phone Number: (517) 877-1440
Project Choices is a statewide care management program that gives seniors who are candidates for live-in nursing home care find solutions that allow them to remain living in their own homes. Once enrolled in this program, licensed nurses and social workers help seniors receive the necessary resources they need to remain living independently. Some services covered under the program include in-home adult daycare, homemaker services, respite care, private duty nursing services and nonmedical transportation.
Address: 5303 S. Cedar St. Bldg. 1, Lansing, MI, 48911
Phone Number: (517) 877-1440
This free program offered by the TCOA program provides limited, nonmedical financial assistance for seniors aged 60 years old and older. Qualifying seniors can receive financial help with prescription drug costs and utility shut off notices.
Address: 600 West Maple Suite D, Lansing, MI, 48906
Phone Number: (517) 332-4663
The Capital Area Housing Partnership oversees the Tuesday Toolmen program, which is a group of local volunteers that gather each week to install safety and accessibility devices and build entry ramps for seniors aged 62 and older. The materials and labor are provided at no cost to qualified homeowners who live within the city of Lansing.
Address: 5303 S. Cedar St. Bldg. 1, Lansing, MI, 48911
Phone Number: (517) 877-1440
This program helps seniors find available services and programs that may help them retain their personal choices while continuing to live independently. Staff members provide seniors with issues regarding housing options, availability of government-funded long-term care programs, caregiver support resources, transportation services and nutrition programs.
Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
