VNA & Blue Water Hospice Grief Help Support Groups

VNA & Blue Water Hospice offers support groups to help those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Our groups are for those experiencing a recent loss; widows/widowers; or specifically for men.

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Patient Resources

 

Aging with Dignity

Plan in advance for the challenges that may come with aging, serious illness, disability, or loneliness.
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Designating A Patient Advocate

MidMichigan Health has outlined a comprehensive plan for designating a patient advocate.
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Aging and Adult Services Agency

MI Dept. of Health and Human Services – A guide to services for older adults and other updated information for aging seniors.
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Planning for Your Peace of Mind – A Guide to Medical and Legal Decisions

A guide developed by the State Bar of Michigan for pre-planning purposes. This guide is not designed to replace legal advice, however, it starts the process.
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Caregiver Resources


Area Agency on Aging 1-B

Help for people caring for an aging parent or loved one in southeastern Michigan.
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Provides free resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis.
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Elder Law of Michigan

A non-profit organization that promotes and protects the rights, health, and economic well-being of older adults and people with disabilities by providing information, advocacy, legal advice, and professional services.
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Physician Resources


Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)

Provides health care professionals with the tools, training, and technical assistance necessary to start and sustain successful palliative care programs in hospitals and other health care settings.
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Michigan Home & Hospice Association

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State-by-State Report Card of Access to Palliative Care

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Local Resources


Council on Aging

Adult day services, finance resources, socialization & leisure activities, senior nutrition & meal services, education, volunteer & support groups, transportation, Medicare & Medicaid information, in-home services, information, and referrals.
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St. Clair County Community Mental Health

Supporting individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders focusing on integrated health care and recovery.
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Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

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Area Agency on Aging 1-B

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Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

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United Way

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Salvation Army

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Ascension River District Hospital

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Lake Huron Medical Center

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McLaren Port Huron

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St. Clair County Veterans Affairs

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Mid-City Nutrition

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Blue Water Community Food Depot

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Blue Water Community Action

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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Resources


Dementia & Alzheimer’s Resource Committee (DARC)

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DARC Respite Care Fund

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Life Skills Bright Futures

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Council on Aging Starpath Program

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