Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, opens a new window
- (616) 456-5664
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan’s mission is to provide older adults and adults living with a disability services designed to promote independence and dignity in their homes and their communities. AAAWM is the source for seniors in Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Osceola counties.
accessKENT, opens a new window
- (616) 632-7950
Departments > Community Action > Senior Services (outreach and assistance, transportation, meals, weatherization)
Elders Helpers, opens a new window
- (616) 454-8305
Works closely with clients and their families to determine which home health care or homemaking services are needed. They then collectively devise a person-centered plan to provide the highest quality of care so that their clients can continue to thrive
in the comfort of their own home.
Elder Law of Michigan, opens a new window
- (866) 400-9164
Elder Law of Michigan is a nonprofit charitable 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.
Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition , opens a new window
- (855) 444-3911
The Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition is a large group of agencies representing nonprofit, profit, and government organizations. Dedicated to the elimination of elder abuse in Kent County and surrounding areas.
United Methodist Community House, opens a new window
- (616) 452-3226 x.3013
Partnering with over 60 different community organizations, our seniors department fills the schedule with health screenings, exercise programs, educational programs, and awareness programs.
The Salvation Army - Fulton Heights
- (616) 494-1459
- 1235 Fulton St E.Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The Salvation Army's Fulton Heights Senior Program invites senior citizen into relationships with others. To help combat loneliness, depression, and loss of independence that can accompany old age, we provide a range of holistic program offerings and group dining experiences. We also provide additional intergenerational opportunities for senior citizens to participate actively with our local community. The programs benefits older adults by providing opportunities for them to develop connections with other older adults and community members while engaging in activities that further their emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.
Housing Resources
Memorycare.com
A list of memory care facilities in Grand Rapids.
Transportation Resources
Kent County Ride Link, opens a new window
- (844) 694-6589
RideLink provides Kent County adults, age 60+, affordable transportation throughout Kent County.
The Rapid Go Bus, opens a new window
- (616) 456-6141
GO!Bus is a shared ride, advanced reservation, ADA para-transit service intended to provide a comparable level of transportation to that which is provided by a The Rapid fixed-route bus.
Disability Parking License Plates and Placards
A person with a qualifying disability is eligible for a disability license plate or parking placard.
Driving-Tests
Start preparing for your driver's knowledge exam online. Includes practice tests in English and Spanish.
Food Resources
Meals on Wheels Western Michigan, opens a new window
- (616) 459-3111
Provides quality nutrition services in a supportive environment to promote health and independence of older adults.
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Forest Hills Public Schools Community Services, opens a new window
- (616) 493-8950
Offers a variety of fee-based enrichment and technology classes for adults.
Grand Valley State University Grand Forum, opens a new window
- (616) 331-2770
The Grand Forum is an membership based educational outreach program for adults 55 and older who are eager to learn, love to meet new people, and enjoy discussing impactful topics with their peers.
OLLI at Aquinas, opens a new window
- (616) 632-2430
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a membership-based, lifelong learning program that offers a wide variety of college-level, non-credit lectures, short courses, and special events for intellectually curious adults over age 50.
Rockford Community Schools Adult Enrichment Programs, opens a new window
- (616) 863-6322
Offers a variety of fee-based enrichment and technology classes for adults.
Senior Activity Centers
City of Wyoming Senior Center, opens a new window
- (616) 530-3190
Provides older adults with a variety of recreational, social and volunteer opportunities. Also provides a variety of health and wellness services.
Northview Senior Citizens, opens a new window
- (616) 365-6150
Offers a broad spectrum of programming including weekly classes, monthly activities, lectures, outings and day trips.
North Kent Connect, opens a new window
- (616) 866-3478
North Kent Connect works to help seniors by providing specially tailored programs to meet their needs.
Senior Neighbors, opens a new window
- (616) 459-6019
Promotes the well-being of older adults in Kent County with services that promote self-sufficiency, especially to those with physical, social or economic needs. Centers located in Grand Rapids, Grandville, Lowell, Sparta and Walker.
Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, opens a new window
- (616) 588-7200
Senior programs provide fellowship and community as well as ways for older adults to stay active and involved with fitness classes and activities.
