Senior Services Southwest Michigan is a private, non-profit organization that encompasses over 21 services that support the independence and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers throughout Southwest Michigan. We have provided person-centered support services to help disabled and aging adults live as meaningfully and independently as possible since 1963. Senior Services is dedicated to work collaboratively with a mutually supportive community, individuals in need, and their family members to make sure all individuals are able to live a healthy, meaningful, and productive life.
Did you know that Senior Services of Southwest Michigan offers Home Repair services? Yeah, we do that too! Having a safe home is as equally important as our physical and mental health. We receive funding from several sources, including the City of Kalamazoo, to build ramps and railings and just about any minor home repair…
Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a special time to recognize these contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living…
In response to Gov. Whitmer’s recent signing of the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order 2020-21 on March 23, Senior Services is now classified as an essential services employer due to the critical nature of the services we provide. Therefore, we will continue providing critical services to our clients, with modifications to keep all parties…
We’re looking for volunteers to help out some of our community’s most vulnerable population…our valued Meals on Wheels recipients! Volunteers typically work in teams. One volunteer drives, while the other is the hopper. The hopper “hops” out of the parked car, and brings the meal to the door of the senior’s home. Some volunteers do…
Social Security and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls from people falsely claiming to be Social Security employees. The scammers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments for help with purported identity theft, or to avoid arrest for bogus Social Security number problems. People…
Senior Services of Southwest Michigan would like to “paws” for a moment and express our gratitude to everyone who helped make this year’s Annual Pet Food Drive a success. Seeing the immense support and generosity during the drive makes us smile! Thanks to donated pet food and monetary contributions made, we surpassed our goal and…
