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Area Agency on Aging

Region 9 Area Agency on AgingRegion 9 Area Agency on Aging

Our mission is to empower and advocate for individuals to live with dignity, independence, and personal choice.

If you are looking for services in your home,
call 800-219-2273

 

  • Visit Us:
    2569 US-23 South

    Alpena, MI 49707
  • Contact Us:
    989-358-4661
  • Send Us a Message:
    Aging@nemcsa.org

 


Dementia Caregiver Series
Health and Wellness Education

Learn about and register for our three-session webinar and learn tools for caring for someone with dementia while taking care of yourself. 

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Health and Wellness Education

Sign up for the Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop to learn how to reduce your stress, locate helpful resources, and much more!

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A Matter of Balance
Health and Wellness Education

Concerned about you or a loved one falling? Sign up for this workshop for older adults concerned about falling and want to improve their balance, flexibility, and strength. 

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Exercises and Stretches for Older Adults
Other

Keep your body active and improve your endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility with these exercises and stretches for older adults. 

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Personal Action Towards Health (Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain and Diabetes)
Health and Wellness Education

Learn more about our workshops on managing any chronic or long-term health condition.

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Register for Education Workshop
Health and Wellness Education

Register for and learn more about our Health and Wellness Workshop.

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Walk with Ease
Health and Wellness Education

Sign up for the Arthritis Foundation's six-week Walk With Ease program, designed to help you make physical activity a part of your everyday life. 

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Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Health and Wellness Education

Sign up for an 15-week online weight management program. Lessons teach how to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. 

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Caregiver Education

Explore a variety of resources to help caregivers support themselves. Browse self-care resources, legal resources, financial resources, and more!

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Kinship Care
Services and Programs

Learn more about this program for relative care providers caring for related children. 

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Kinship

Access resources for relatives raising related children. 

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Adult Day Centers
Services and Programs

Learn about how adult day centers provide socialization, community, and support to adults and their caregivers. 

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Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness
Caregiver Resource Center

Register for a Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness Conference hosted by Region 9 Area Agency on Aging.

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Caregiver Quarterly Newsletter

View past newsletters, each providing caregivers with resources and information. 

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Helpful Caregiver Information

Explore programs and resources to support caregivers. 

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Caregiver Self-Care

Caregiver self-care is very important to prevent emotional and physical exhaustion. View our caregiver self-care resources and learn how to prevent caregiver burnout. 

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Caregiver Support Groups

Explore a variety of support groups available for those struggling with illness, caregiving, and other challenges. 

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Dementia Consultations
Services and Programs, Caregiver Resource Center

Learn more about our Dementia Care Consultation Program, which provides caregivers with information and support.

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COVID-19
Other

Read Region 9 Area Agency on Aging's Reaction to COVID. 

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Transition Navigator Services
Other

Learn about how this program can help seniors and adults with disabilities return to the community from nursing facilities. 

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