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How to Obtain a Copy Additional copies of the Michiana Senior Resource Guides are available at these locations, as well as many places where you find Senior Life Newspapers ST. JOSEPH COUNTY:

INDIANA ELKHART COUNTY: The Papers Office 134 S. Main St., Goshen Council on Aging of Elkhart County 131 W. Tyler St., Ste. A, Elkhart Elder Haus Senior Center 451 N. Main St., Nappanee Elkhart Public Library 300 S. 2nd St., Elkhart as well as other branches Goshen Public Library 601 S. 5th St., Goshen Nappanee Public Library 157 N. Main St., Nappanee Wakarusa Public Library 124 N. Elkhart St., Wakarusa

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Battell Community Center 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka Catholic Charities 1817 Miami St., South Bend Howard Park Event Center 219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library 209 Lincolnway E., Mishawaka as well as Bittersweet Branch New Carlisle Olive Township Public Library 408 S. Bray St., New Carlisle Real Services of St. Joseph County 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend St. Joseph County Public Library 304 S. Main St., South Bend as well as other branches Walkerton-Lincoln Township Public Library 300 Michigan St., Walkerton

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How to Obtain a Copy LAPORTE COUNTY: La Porte County Public Library 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte The Madeline and George Smrt Neighborhood Center 301 Grant Ave., Michigan City Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th St., Michigan City Michigan City Senior Center 2 On the Lake, Michigan City Swanson Activity Center for Older Adults 910 State St., LaPorte

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Buchanan Area Senior Center 810 Rynearson, Buchanan Greater Niles Senior Center 1109 Bell Rd., Niles Niles District Library 620 E. Main St., Niles CASS COUNTY: Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis Cass District Library 319 M-62, Cassopolis Cass District Library - Edwardsburg Branch 26745 Church St., Edwardsburg

BERRIEN COUNTY: Area Agency on Aging 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph

Dowagiac District Library 211 Commercial St., Dowagiac Marcellus Township Library 205 E. Main St., Marcellus

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Table of Contents Obtain a Copy of Michiana Senior Resource Guide..........................8-9 Emergency/Crisis Services ........................................................... 12-13 Law Enforcement ......................................................................... 13-18 Local Senior Service Organizations ............................................. 19-23 National Senior Service Agencies ..................................................... 24 Government Agencies for Seniors (State, Federal) ......................... 24-27 Health Support Resources/Services ............................................ 28-29 Adult Day Services ............................................................................ 30 Care Transitions ........................................................................... 30-31 Clothing Banks .................................................................................. 31 Computer/Technology Training.....................................................31-32 Diabetic Supplies Shoes............................................................................................. 32 Disability Services .............................................................................. 32 Education/Social Activities .......................................................... 33-34 Employment Opportunities ................................................................34 Energy Assistance .........................................................................34-35 Financial Services & Information ..................................................35-36 Food Food Pantries/Assistance..........................................................36-37 Home Delivered Meals ........................................................... 37-38 Meals/Soup Kitchens......................................................................38 Funeral Homes/Services .....................................................................43 Cremation ......................................................................................43 Geriatric Case Management ............................................................. 43 Health Support Services Clinics/Health Screenings ....................................................... 43-44 Hearing/Speech Impaired ................................................................. 44 Home Care Caregiver Support..........................................................................45 Medical ................................................................................... 45-46 Non-Medical .................................................................................46

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Table of Contents Home Improvement .......................................................................... 47 Hospice ............................................................................................. 47 Hospitals .............................................................................................47 Housing Apartments-Subsidized ................................................................ 48 Assisted Living .........................................................................48-50 Independent Living ................................................................. 50-51 Services ........................................................................................ 52 Skilled Nursing ........................................................................ 52-53 Specialty Care .............................................................................. 53 Immunizations/Vaccines .....................................................................54 Flu Shots.........................................................................................54 Insurance ........................................................................................... 55 Legal & Advocacy ..........................................................................56-57 Elder Law........................................................................................57 License Renewals .............................................................................. 58 Medical Equipment & Supplies ........................................................ 59 Medicare/Medicaid ...................................................................... 59-60 Medicine Disposal Program .............................................................. 60 Newspapers ........................................................................................60 Pets Cremation Services ........................................................................61 Pharmacy Delivery ............................................................................ 61 Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation ........................................................ 61 Prescription Assistance ..................................................................... 62 Respite Care ..................................................................................... 62 Senior/Community Centers ......................................................... 63-64 Shelters ............................................................................................. 65 Support Groups ........................................................................... 65-67 Transportation ............................................................................. 67-68 Trust & Estate Planning.......................................................................69 Utilities Gas & Electric.................................................................................69 Home Telephone/Cable/Internet..............................................69-70 Veteran Services ........................................................................... 70-72 Vision Impaired Assistance ...................................................................... 72 Volunteer Opportunities/Services ............................................... 72-73 Advertiser Index ......................................................................... 76-77

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Emergency/Crisis Services EMERGENCY ...................................................................................911 Adult Protective Services (APS) Indiana State Hotline ................................................... 800-992-6978 .......................................... (911 after 4:30 pm) Michigan State Hotline .................................................855-444-3911 American Red Cross www.redcross.org

INDIANA ELKHART & ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES American Red Cross of Northern Indiana .................. 574-234-0191 LAPORTE COUNTY American Red Cross of Northwest Indiana ............... 219-756-5360

MICHIGAN BERRIEN & CASS COUNTIES American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan ............ 269-353-6180 Poison Control Center ................................................. 800-222-1222 Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org See page 20 to contact the office closest to you for emergency assistance.

United Way .................................................................................... 211 in211.communityos.org www.mi211.org (MI) Veterans Crisis Line ................................. 800-273-8255 and Press 1 www.veteranscrisisline.net

ELDER FRAUD AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline ....................... 877-908-3360 www.aarp.org BBB Scam Tips & Scam Tracker ................................... 800-552-4631 www.bbb.org/scamtips/ www.bbb.org/scamtracker Federal Trade Commission ......................................... 877-FTC-HELP www.consumer.ftc.gov 12

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Emergency/Crisis Services Indiana Attorney General For prevention tips on common scams targeting seniors: www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/2389.htm To sign up for email and text notifications of consumer alerts and find out about the latest scams public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INAG/subscriber/new?topic_id=INAG_1 Medicare Fraud ............................................................ 800-HHS-TIPS Michigan Attorney General secure.ag.state.mi.us/complaints/consumer.aspx National Elder Fraud Hotline .................................... 833-FRAUD-11 stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov

Law Enforcement CITY POLICE DEPARTMENTS (NON-EMERGENCY)

INDIANA ELKHART COUNTY Bristol 303 E. Vistula St., Bristol, IN 46507 www.bristolpolice.org .................................................... 574-848-4464 Elkhart 175 Waterfall Dr., Elkhart, IN 46516 www.elkhartpolice.org ................................................... 574-295-7070 Goshen 111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen, IN 46528 goshenindiana.org/police .............................................. 574-533-4151 Middlebury 418 N. Main St., Middlebury, IN 46540 www.middleburypolice.com .......................................... 574-825-9111 Millersburg 201 W. Washington St., Millersburg, IN 46543 ............. 574-642-4500 millersburgin.com/police-department michiana senior resource guide

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Law Enforcement Nappanee 301 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, IN 46550 www.nappanee.org/government ................................... 574-773-4111 Wakarusa 102 S. Spring St., Wakarusa, IN 46573 townofwakarusa.com ..................................................... 574-862-4200 LAPORTE COUNTY LaPorte 1206 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350 www.cityoflaporte.com .................................................. 219-362-9446 Long Beach 2400 Oriole Tr., Long Beach, IN 46360 www.longbeachin.org .................................................... 219-874-4243 Michigan City 1201 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN 46360 emichigancity.com/160/police ....................................... 219-874-3221 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Lakeville 105 S. Michigan St., Lakeville, IN 46536 www.lakevilleindiana.org ............................................... 574-784-2024 Mishawaka 200 N. Church St., Mishawaka, IN 46544 mishawaka.in.gov/policedepartment ............................ 574-258-1678 New Carlisle 124 E. Michigan St., New Carlisle, IN 46552 www.townofnewcarlisle.com/police.php ....................... 574-654-3544 North Liberty 116 N. Main St., North Liberty, IN 46554 ...................... 574-656-4411 Osceola 850 Lincolnway W., Osceola, IN 46561 ......................... 574-674-8685 osceola.in.gov/police

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Law Enforcement Roseland 200 Independence Dr., South Bend, IN 46637 roselandpd.us ................................................................ 574-272-6485 South Bend 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601 police.southbendin.gov ................................................. 574-235-9201 Walkerton 300 Illinois St., Walkerton, IN 46574 www.walkerton.org ........................................................ 574-586-3511

MICHIGAN BERRIEN COUNTY Baroda-Lake Township 3169 Shawnee Rd., Bridgman, MI 49106 www.lake-township.org/police.html .............................. 269-465-3258 Benton Charter Township 1725 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 bentonchartertwp.org/departments/police .................. 269-925-1135 Benton Harbor 251 E. Market St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 bhcity.us/police .............................................................. 269-927-8436 Berrien Springs Oronoko Township 4411 E. Snow Rd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ............... 269-471-2813 www.oronokotownship.org Bridgman 9765 Maple St., Bridgman, MI 49106 www.bridgman.org/161/Police ...................................... 269-465-3880 Buchanan 720 E. Front St., Ste. B, Buchanan, MI 49107 www.cityofbuchanan.com .............................................. 269-695-5120 Coloma Charter Township 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038 www.colomatownship.org ............................................. 269-468-8291

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Law Enforcement Eau Claire 6625 E. Main St., Eau Claire, MI 49111 ......................... 269-461-4111 Galien 121 S. Cleveland Ave., Galien, MI 49113 www.galientownship.org/galien-village ......................... 269-545-0050 Grand Beach 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, MI 49117 www.grandbeach.org/police.asp ................................... 269-469-5000 Lincoln Charter Township 5599 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127 lctberrien.org/police ...................................................... 269-429-2444 Michiana 4000 Cherokee, Michiana, MI 49117 www.michianavillage.org/departments/police.html ...... 269-469-1884 New Buffalo 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 www.cityofnewbuffalo.org/departments/police ............ 269-469-1593 Niles 1600 Silverbrook Ave., Niles, MI 49120 www.nilesmi.org ............................................................. 269-683-1313 St. Joseph 700 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 sjcity.com ....................................................................... 269-926-2538 Three Oaks 14 Maple St., Three Oaks, MI 49128 ............................. 269-756-9585 www.threeoaksvillage.org/departments/police/index.php Watervliet 158 W. Pleasant, Watervliet, MI 49098 www.watervliet.org/police-department ......................... 269-463-4770

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Law Enforcement CASS COUNTY Cassopolis 117 S. Broadway St., #100, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ......... 269-445-8100 cassopolis-mi.us/departments-services/public-safety/ Dowagiac 241 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 ........................... 269-782-9743 www.cityofdowagiac.com/government/police Ontwa Township Edwardsburg 26296 US 12, Edwardsburg, MI 49112 www.edwardsburg.net ................................................... 269-663-8444

COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS (NON-EMERGENCY)

INDIANA Elkhart County Sheriff 26861 Co. Rd. 26, Elkhart, IN 46517 www.elkhartcountysheriff.com ....................................... 574-533-4151 LaPorte County Sheriff 809 State St., Suite 202A, LaPorte, IN 46350 www.laportecountysheriff.com ...................................... 800-548-5374 St. Joseph County Sheriff 401 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601 www.sjcindiana.com/1200/Sheriff ................................... 574-235-9611

MICHIGAN Berrien County Sheriff 919 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 bcsheriff.org ................................................................... 269-983-7141 Cass County Sheriff 321 N. M62 Hwy., Cassopolis, MI 49031 ....................... 269-445-8644 www.casscountymi.org

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Law Enforcement CRIME STOPPERS Michiana Crime Stoppers ............................................ 800-342-STOP www.michianacrimestoppers.com ............................ or 574-288-STOP National Crime Stoppers .............................................. 800-222-TIPS www.crimestoppersusa.org

STATE POLICE INDIANA Bremen, IN Post ........................................................... 574-546-4900

MICHIGAN Niles, MI Post ............................................................... 269-683-4411

SENIOR SAFETY CASS COUNTY, MI Cass County Senior Safety www.casscoa.org/senior-safety ........... 269-445-8110 or 800-323-0390 Project Lifesaver www.casscoa.org/senior-safety ........... 269-445-8110 or 800-323-0390

TRIAD INDIANA Elkhart County TRIAD elkhartpolice.org/elkhart-county-triad ........................... 574-891-2324 or 574-612-2571 LaPorte County TRIAD www.laportecountysheriff.com/triad.html ..................... 219-608-7031

MICHIGAN Berrien County TRIAD 919 Port St., St. Joseph, MI www.bcsheriff.org .............................................. 269-983-7141 x7221

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Local Senior Service Organizations American Red Cross www.redcross.org

INDIANA ELKHART COUNTY 721 Riverview Ave., Elkhart, IN .................................. 574-293-6519 1123 S. Indiana Ave., Goshen, IN .............................. 574-533-8083 LAPORTE COUNTY 113 Warren Rd., Michigan City, IN ............................. 219-874-4247 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 220 W. Colfax Ave., Ste. 510, South Bend, IN ........... 574-234-0191

MICHIGAN BERRIEN & CASS COUNTIES 5640 Venture Ct., Kalamazoo, MI .............................. 269-353-6180 Area Agency on Aging Region IV 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI www.areaagencyonaging.org ........................................ 800-654-2810 Campus for Creative Aging ..................................... 269-983-0177 Care Management .................................................... 800-654-2810 Computer Learning Center ..................................... 269-408-4304 Creating Confident Caregivers ............................... 269-983-0177 Custom Care ............................................................. 800-654-2810 Foster Grandparents Program ............ 269-983-7058 or 877-660-2725 MI Choice Waiver Program ..................................... 800-654-2810 Nursing Facility Transition Services ........................ 800-654-2810 Resource Center ....................................................... 800-654-2810 Senior Companion Program .................................... 877-660-2725 Senior Employment Program Title V ...................... 269-983-7058 Cass County COA www.casscoa.org 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI ............................... 269-445-8110 227 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI ...................................... 269-445-8110 Adult Day Services, Case Management, In-Home Care, Meals on Wheels, Medical Transportation, Senior Safety and Support Programs michiana senior resource guide

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Local Senior Service Organizations Catholic Charities

INDIANA Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 1817 Miami St., South Bend, IN www.ccfwsb.org ......................................................... 574-234-3111

MICHIGAN Diocese of Kalamazoo 1819 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI ccdok.org ................................................................... 269-381-9800 Council on Aging of Elkhart County 131 W. Tyler St., Ste. 1A, Elkhart, IN www.elkhartcoa.org ....................................................... 574-295-1820 In-Home Care Program, Life Enrichment Program, Transportation Program Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan 1708 Colfax Ave., Benton Harbor, MI www.snsmeals.org ............................. 269-925-0137 or 855-925-0137 Paladin Transportation Services 4315 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN www.paladin.care/services.html .................................... 219-326-7889 REAL Services 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN www.realservices.org ..................................................... 574-233-8205 Adult Guardianship Services 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ....................... 574-284-2649 Aging and Disability Resource Center/InConnect 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ....................... 574-284-7107 ....................................................... or (Indiana only) 800-552-2916 Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN .......................... 574-232-4121 alzni.org ................................................................. or 888-303-0180 Community Action Programs 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ....................... 574-284-2060

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Local Senior Service Organizations Energy Assistance Program ELKHART COUNTY, IN 500 N. Nappanee St., Suite 4A, Elkhart, IN ............. 574-322-4185 1013 N. Main St., (Salvation Army Building) Goshen, IN ............................................................... 574-534-2564 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ..................... 574-232-6501 ............................................................................. or 800-225-3367 Lunch and Learn 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ..................... 574-284-7132 ...................................................... or (Indiana only) 800-552-2916 Meals on Wheels Office 121 Garst St., South Bend, IN ................................. 574-256-1649 Medicare (SHIP Counseling) 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ...................... 574-284-2644 Transportation Program 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ..................... 574-284-7174 Weatherization Program 1202 S. Main St., South Bend, IN ............................ 574-284-7113 REAL Services of Elkhart County 500 N. Nappanee St., Suite 4A, Elkhart, IN .................. 574-322-4185 REAL Services of LaPorte County 245 W. Johnson Rd., Ste. 2, LaPorte, IN ....................... 219-324-4199

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Local Senior Service Organizations Salvation Army

INDIANA ELKHART COUNTY 300 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN centralusa.salvationarmy.org/elkhart............................. 574-970-0088 1013 N. Main St., Goshen, IN centralusa.salvationarmy.org/goshen ............................ 574-533-9584 LAPORTE COUNTY 3240 Monroe Ave., LaPorte, IN centralusa.salvationarmy.org/laporte ............................ 219-326-5342 1201 S. Franklin St., Michigan City, IN centralusa.salvationarmy.org/michigancity ................... 219-874-6885 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 900 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN www.mykroc.org ......................................................... 574-233-9471

MICHIGAN BERRIEN COUNTY 233 Michigan St., Benton Harbor, MI centralusa.salvationarmy.org/bentonharbor .................. 269-927-1353 424 N. 15th St., Niles, MI centralusa.salvationarmy.org/niles ............................. 269-684-2660 SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program)

INDIANA ELKHART & ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES WorkOne Northern Indiana 851 Marietta St., South Bend, IN www.gotoworkone.com ............................................. 574-237-9675 LAPORTE COUNTY WorkOne Northwest Indiana www.gotoworkonenw.com ........................................ 877-607-0680 300 Legacy Plaza W., LaPorte, IN .................................................................................... 219-362-2175 302 W. 8th St., Michigan City, IN .................................................................................... 219-809-0575 22

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Local Senior Service Organizations MICHIGAN BERRIEN & CASS COUNTIES Area Agency on Aging Region IV 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI www.areaagencyonaging.org .................................... 269-408-4304 United Way Dial 2-1-1 ................................................................... 211 www.in211.communityos.org (Indiana) www.mi211.org (Michigan) United Way

INDIANA ELKHART COUNTY 601 CR 17, Elkhart, IN www.crossroadsuw.org ...............................................574-295-1650 LAPORTE COUNTY 422 Franklin St., Ste. D, Michigan City, IN www.unitedwaylpc.org .............................................. 219-210-3534 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 3517 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN www.uwsjc.org ........................................................... 574-232-8201

MICHIGAN BERRIEN & CASS COUNTIES 2015 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI www.uwsm.org .......................................................... 269-982-1700

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National Senior Service Agencies AARP www.aarp.org ................................................................. 888-687-2277 ADvancing States www.advancingstates.org .............................................. 202-898-2578 Alliance for Retired Americans retiredamericans.org ...................................................... 202-637-5399 American Seniors Association www.americanseniors.org ...............................................800-951-0017 Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) www.carie.org ................................................................ 800-356-3606 Medicare Rights Center www.medicarerights.org ................................................ 800-333-4114 National Council on Aging www.ncoa.org ................................................................ 571-527-3900 SCORE www.score.org/volunteer ............................................... 800-634-0245

Government Agencies For Seniors (State, Federal)

INDIANA Adult Protective Services State Hotline www.in.gov/fssa/da/3479.htm ................................... 800-992-6978 Elkhart County Adult Protective Services 533 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN ............................ 800-626-8320 LaPorte County Adult Protective Services Courthouse Square 809 State St., Ste. 501A, LaPorte, IN ............. 219-326-6808 x2348 St. Joseph County Adult Protective Services 533 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN ............................ 574-235-5092 Blind & Visually Impaired Services www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2638.htm .................................... 877-241-8144 24

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Government Agencies For Seniors (State, Federal) Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm Division of Aging www.in.gov/fssa/2329.htm ............................................. 888-673-0002 Division of Family Resources www.in.gov/fssa/2407.htm ............................................. 800-403-0864 Elkhart County Division of Family Resources 225 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN ................................ 800-403-0864 LaPorte County Division of Family Resources 1551 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN................. 800-403-0864 St. Joseph County Division of Family Resources 401 E. Colfax Ave., Ste. 375, South Bend, IN............. 800-403-0864 St. Joseph County Division of Family Resources 102 N. Center St., Ste. 500, Mishawaka, IN ............... 800-403-0864 Family and Social Services Administration www.in.gov/fssa Indiana Protection & Advocacy Services Indiana Disability Rights Indianapolis www.in.gov/idr................................................................ 800-622-4845 Indiana State Department of Health Indianapolis www.in.gov/health .......................................................... 800-382-9480 Social Security Office ELKHART COUNTY 231 Waterfall Dr., Elkhart, IN ...................................... 866-426-0532 LAPORTE COUNTY 636 Pine St., Michigan City, IN .................................. 866-248-2393 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 602 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ......................... 877-274-5415 michiana senior resource guide

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Government Agencies For Seniors (State, Federal)

MICHIGAN Adult Protective Services State Hotline www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/ ........................................... 855-444-3911 Berrien County Adult Protective Services 401 Eighth St., Benton Harbor, MI ............................ 269-934-2000 Cass County Adult Protective Services 325 M-62, Cassopolis, MI .......................................... 269-445-0200 Aging & Adult Services Agency www.michigan.gov/osa/ ................................................ 517-373-8230 Bureau of Services for Blind Persons www.michigan.gov/bsbp ............................................... 800-292-4200 Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing www.michigan.gov/mdcr ............................................... 313-437-7035 Medical Services Administration www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/ ........................................... 517-582-4145 Michigan Department of Health & Human Services www.michigan.gov/mdhhs ............................................ 517-373-3740 Berrien County 11-West Michigan Division of Health & Human Services 401 Eighth St., Benton Harbor, MI ............................ 269-934-2000 Cass County 14-West Michigan Division of Health & Human Services 325 M-62, Cassopolis, MI .......................................... 269-445-0200 Michigan Disability Resources www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources Social Security Office BERRIEN COUNTY 455 Bond St., Benton Harbor, MI ............................... 877-405-5457

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Government Agencies For Seniors (State, Federal)

FEDERAL Administration on Aging acl.gov/about-acl/administration-aging ........................ 202-401-4634 AmeriCorps Seniors www.nationalservice.gov ............................................... 800-942-2677 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services www.cms.gov ................................................................. 800-633-4227 Eldercare Locator eldercare.acl.gov ........................................................... 800-677-1116 National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov ............................................................. 800-222-2225 Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov .................................................................. 800-772-1213

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Health Support Resources/Services Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org ..................................................................... 212-870-3400 Alzheimer's Association Indianapolis www.alz.org .................................................................... 800-272-3900 American Cancer Society National Hotline www.cancer.org .......................................................... 800-227-2345 Northwest Indiana Office - Mishawaka....................... 574-257-9789 American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org........................................................... 800-342-2383 American Heart Association www.heart.org ................................................................ 800-242-8721 American Stroke Association www.stroke.org ............................................................. 888-4-STROKE Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org............................................................. 800-283-7800 Emotions Anonymous www.emotionsanonymous.org ....................................... 651-647-9712 Glaucoma Foundation www.glaucomafoundation.org ....................................... 212-285-0080 Hearing Loss Association of America www.hearingloss.org ...................................................... 301-657-2248 MedlinePlus medlineplus.gov

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Health Support Resources/Services Muscular Dystrophy Association www.mda.org.................................................................. 800-572-1717 National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org ............................................................... 800-950-NAMI National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org .............................................................. 800-622-9010 National Multiple Sclerosis Society www.nationalmssociety.org ............................................ 800-344-4867 National Osteoporosis Foundation www.nof.org ................................................................... 800-231-4222 Parkinson’s Foundation www.parkinson.org........................................................ 800-4PD-INFO

BECAUSE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE MATTERS

1501 South Main St., Goshen (574) 533-0626 GoshenHomeMedical.com

Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Free Delivery • 24-Hour Emergency Service

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Adult Day Services Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org Milton Adult Day Services 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637 .................. 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite. www.miltonads.org See our ad on page 42 Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ....................... 574-293-6886 Medical & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. www.radhc.org See our ad on the inside back cover St. Joseph PACE 250 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 ........................... 574-247-8700 Unique services & programs to keep seniors safely at home.

Call today. saintjosephpace@trinity-health.org

Care Transitions Senior Transitions of Indiana Serving St. Joseph & Elkhart Counties ........................... 574-220-3710 A free service that helps seniors find safer living options.

Email: tammyteeter@seniortransitions1.com

We care for the caregivers.

At Caregiver Homes, we promise that you’ll never be alone.

Caregivers benefits include: > Access to a professional care team > Personalized care plan for loved one > Training, coaching and support with a specialty in

Alzheimer’s and Dementia care > Federal tax-free stipend for live-in caregivers

Learn more | 574-334-3350 | CaregiverHomes.com

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LONG-TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS

Care Transitions Turning Point Senior Care Solutions, LLC 205 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 105 South Bend, IN 46601 ................................................... 574-315-9176 Finding care and living solutions for seniors in Greater South Bend. www.MichianaSeniors.com

Clothing Banks Church Without Walls 731 Wagner Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................. 574-293-0776 Grace Baptist Church 2502 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350 ............................. 219-362-2560 Helping Hands of Cass County 130 S. Broadway, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ........................ 269-445-8104 Mishawaka Food Pantry 315 Lincolnway W., Mishawaka, IN 46544 ..................... 574-259-3489 www.mishawakafoodpantry.org Redbud Area Ministries 708 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107 .................... 269-695-5083 The Shepherd's Cove 347 W. Lusher Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517 .......................... 574-226-0261 www.elkhartcove.com The Window 223 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 ................................ 574-533-9680 www.thewindowofgoshen.com

Computer/Technology Training Area Agency on Aging Region IV Computer Learning Center 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ................... 269-408-4304 www.areaagencyonaging.org Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org michiana senior resource guide

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Computer/Technology Training Catholic Community Center 346 Catalpa, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ......................... 269-926-6424 diokzoo.org/catholic-community-center Grace Learning Center 1007 W. 8th St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ...................... 219-879-6788 www.citizens4homeless.org

Diabetic Supplies SHOES A1C Care Center 6330 E. 75th St., Suite 148, Indianapolis, IN 46250 ....... 317-537-9522 Diabetic Durable Medical Equipment, diabetic education, shoes, Continuous Glucose Monitors, walkers, wheelchairs, service-in-home, all insurances accepted. www.a1ccarecenter.com See our ad on page 5

Disability Services Disability Network Southwest Michigan 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ................... 269-985-0111 www.dnswm.org

“We wish we had called sooner.”

If someone you love has an advanced illness, reach out.

Making a plan now can mean more precious moments later.

For a free nurse assessment, call 800.717.3811 www.caring-circle.org

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Education/Social Activities Area Agency on Aging Region IV 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ................... 269-983-0177 www.areaagencyonaging.org Buchanan Area Senior Center 810 Rynearson, Buchanan, MI 49107 ............................ 269-695-7119 www.buchananareaseniorcenter.com Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org Forever Learning Institute 54191 Ironwood Rd., South Bend, IN 46635.................. 574-282-1901 Providing intellectual challenge, spiritual reflection and social interaction since 1974. www.foreverlearninginstitute.org Grace Learning Center 1007 W. 8th St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ..................... 219-879-6788 www.citizens4homeless.org Milton Adult Day Services 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637 .................. 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite. www.miltonads.org See our ad on page 42 Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ....................... 574-293-6886 Medical & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs.

See our ad on the inside back cover www.radhc.org St. Joseph PACE 250 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 ........................... 574-247-8700 Unique services & programs to keep seniors safely at home.

Call today. saintjosephpace@trinity-health.org St. Joseph/Lincoln Senior Center 3271 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ........................269-429-7768 www.sjlsc.org

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Education/Social Activities Unity Gardens 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend, IN 46628 ....................... 574-315-4361 www.theunitygardens.org

Employment Opportunities Keys to Hope Community Resource Center 1802 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ................... 219-809-9903 www.citizens4homeless.org SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program) WorkOne Northern Indiana 851 Marietta St., South Bend, IN 46601 ................... 574-855-5330 www.gotoworkone.com WorkOne Northwest Indiana .................................... 877-607-0680 300 Legacy Plaza W., LaPorte, IN 46350 .................. 219-362-2175 302 W. 8th St., Michigan City, IN 46360 .................. 219-809-0575 www.gotoworkonenw.com Area Agency on Aging Region IV Senior Employment Program (Title V Program) 2900 Lakeview Ave, St. Joseph, MI 49085 ............... 269-408-4304 www.areaagencyonaging.org

Energy Assistance Catholic Community Center 346 Catalpa, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ......................... 269-926-6424 diokzoo.org/catholic-community-center Family Christian Development Center 107 E. Marion St., Nappanee, IN 46550 ........................ 574-773-2149 www.thecenternappanee.org Michigan Department of Health and Human Services www.michigan.gov/mdhhs .......................................... 855-ASK-MICH North Central Community Action Agencies, Inc. 301 E. 8th St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ........................ 219-872-0351 www.nccomact.org .................................................... or 866-871-1200 34

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Energy Assistance REAL Services of Elkhart County Energy Assistance Office 500 N. Nappanee St., Suite 4A, Elkhart, IN 46514 ......................................... 574-875-1875 www.realservices.org 1013 N. Main St. (Salvation Army Building) Goshen, IN 46526 ...................................................... 574-534-2564 www.realservices.org REAL Services St. Joseph County Office Energy Assistance Office 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 ................ 574-232-6501 www.realservices.org ................................................. or 800-225-3367 Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency 185 E. Main St., Ste. 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 .............................................. 269-925-9077 www.smcaa.com ..........................................................or 800-334-7670 THAW thawfund.org ................................................................. 800-866-8429

Financial Services & Information Patient Services Inc. ..................................................... 800-366-7741 www.patientservicesinc.org

TCU Trust Services delivers a wide range of services including: • Professional trustee services • Wealth management • Estate settlement

• Guardianship • Special needs trust • Estate planning assistance

Schedule your appointment today (574) 245-4735 ext. 5153 • tcunet.com/Trust Trust services available through MEMBERS Trust Company, 14025 Riveredge Drive, Suite 280, Tampa, FL 33637, a Federal Thrift Chartered by the Office of Thrift Supervision. This is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice regarding your situation. For legal or tax advice, please consult your attorney and/or accountant.

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Financial Services & Information TCU Trust Services 110 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 ............ 574-245-4735 ext. 5153 90 years of empowering members to meet their financial goals. tcunet.com/trust See our ad on page 35

Food FOOD PANTRIES/ASSISTANCE Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne/South Bend 1817 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613 ......................... 574-234-3111 www.ccfwsb.org Church Community Services 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................ 574-295-3673 www.churchcommunityservices.org/foodpantry Church Without Walls 731 Wagner Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514 ............................. 574-293-0776 Community Food Pantry of Rolling Prairie 3444 E. US 20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 ....................... 219-778-2910 www.feedindiana.org Community Food Pantry of St. Joseph County 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601 ......................... 574-232-9986 www.feedindiana.org ................................................ or 800-879-7040 Edwardsburg Hope United Methodist Church 69941 Elkhart Rd., Edwardsburg, MI 49112 .................. 269-663-5321 Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry 6 S. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI 49128 ............................... 269-756-7472 Helping Hands of Cass County 130 S. Broadway, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ........................ 269-445-8104 Lakeville United Methodist Church 610 N. Michigan St., Lakeville, IN 46536 ...................... 574-784-8215 lakevilleumc.org

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Food Living Water Food Pantry 7734 Paw Paw Ave., Watervliet, MI 49098 .................... 269-463-8280 www.wfmchurch.org Marcellus United Methodist Church 197 W. Main St., Marcellus, MI 49067 ........................... 269-646-5801 www.firstmennonite.net Middlebury Food Pantry 13307 CR 16, Middlebury, IN 46540 ............................. 574-596-5135 www.firstmennonite.net Mishawaka Food Pantry 315 Lincolnway W., Mishawaka, IN 46544 .................... 574-220-6213 www.mishawakafoodpantry.org The Pax Center 605 Washington St., LaPorte, IN 46350 ........................ 219-575-7842 thepaxcenter.com St. Mary's Parish Christian Services 322 Clay St., Niles, MI 49120 ......................................... 269-684-0637 Trinity Episcopal Church Food Pantry 600 Franklin Square, Michigan City, IN 46360 .............. 219-874-4355 www.feedindiana.org Unity Gardens 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend, IN 46628 ....................... 574-315-4361 www.theunitygardens.org Vandalia Church of God 60825 Walnut St., Vandalia, MI 49095 .......................... 269-476-9674 The Window 223 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 ............................... 574-533-9680 www.thewindowofgoshen.com

HOME DELIVERED MEALS Cass County Meals on Wheels 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 ......................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org michiana senior resource guide

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Food LaPorte County Meals on Wheels 301 E. 8th St., Ste. 110, Michigan City, IN 46360 .............. 219-872-9117 www.laportecountymealsonwheels.org LaPorte Meals on Wheels 620 Boston St., Ste. 12, LaPorte, IN 46350 ................... 219-369-6483 www.laportecountymealsonwheels.org Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan 1708 Colfax Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ................ 269-925-0137 www.snsmeals.org.......................................................or 855-925-0137 REAL Services Meals on Wheels Office - Serves St. Joseph & Elkhart Counties 121 Garst St., South Bend, IN 46601 ............................ 574-256-1649 www.realservices.org The Window 223 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 ............................... 574-533-9680 www.thewindowofgoshen.com

MEALS/SOUP KITCHENS Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen 233 Michigan St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ................. 269-925-8204 soupk.org Faith Mission Soup Kitchen 801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................ 574-293-3406 thefaithmission.org/walk-in-meals Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan Senior Nutrition Sites Berrien & Cass Counties, MI .......................................... 269-925-0137 www.snsmeals.org/dining-centers REAL Services Senior Nutrition Sites Elkhart, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties, IN ............... 574-233-8205 www.realservices.org/services/meals-and-nutrition

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Serving the Michiana Area

We Care Every Day, In Every Way.

®

• Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping • Errands • Bathing Assistance • Dressing Assistance • Assistance with Mobility • Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Care • Friendly Companionship Accepting Applications for Qualified Caregivers

Nationally Known Locally Owned

• Up to 24 Hour Care • Respite Care for Families • Medication Reminders

(574) 323-6756 www.visitingangels.com/michiana

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• Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care • Short & Long Term Rehabilitation • Setting the Standards in Skilled Care • Committed to Your Loved Ones Healthcare Needs • Morningside Memory Care @ Briarcliff Now Open. Newly Designed Program & Renovation 5024 Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619 • 574-318-4600 • www.BriarcliffSouthBend.com

ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES

• Assisted Living Apartments • Memory Care • Secured Building & Courtyard • Private & Medicaid Waiver Accepted • Pets Welcomed 475 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN 46617 • 574-246-4123 • www.Morningview-ALF.com

ASSISTED & SKILLED CARE

• Premiere Skilled Nursing • Long-Term Care • Assisted Living • Rehabilitation & Therapy including PT, OT and Speech • Respite Care Available 206 E. Marion St., South Bend, IN 46601 • 574-233-0165 • www.theMiltonHome.com

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“I’ve raised 2 cows 5 cats, and 3 troublesome boys.”

A life well lived should continue at home.

Home Instead® offers customized services, from personal care to memory care, so older adults can stay home, stay safe, and stay happy.

Call (574) 256-1479 or visit HomeInstead.com/343

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Sunnybrook South 111 Sunnybr ook Court • Sout h Bend, IN 46637 www.miltonads.org www .miltonads.org

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Funeral Homes/Services Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services ................. 574-267-3104 Kosciusko's EXCLUSIVE Life Celebration® provider. Cremation/Burial.

Cory Benz, Owner & Funeral Director. www.TitusFuneralHome.com info@titusfuneralhome.com

CREMATION Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services ................. 574-267-3104 We provide simple cremation with the highest level of care. www.TitusFuneralHome.com info@titusfuneralhome.com

Geriatric Case Management Patient Advocate Foundation ..................................... 800-532-5274 www.patientadvocate.org

Health Support Services CLINICS/HEALTH SCREENINGS Berrien County Health Department www.bchdmi.org/278/Health-Department 2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ........ 269-926-7121 1205 Front St., Niles, MI 49120 .................... 269-684-2800, x6510 21 N. Elm St., #6, Three Oaks, MI 49128 .................. 269-756-2008 Cassopolis Family Clinic 261 M-62 North, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ......................... 269-445-3874 cassfamilyclinic.org Elkhart County Health Department 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................ 574-523-2283 health.elkhartcounty.com Heart City Health www.heartcityhealth.org 236 Simpson Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ................... 574-293-0052 x2 148 W. Hively Ave., Ste. 1, Elkhart, IN 46517 ............ 574-350-2500 1545 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ...................... 574-584-2501 michiana senior resource guide

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Health Support Services Herbie Health Clinic 302 Cedar St., Niles, MI 49120 herbieclinic.com Indiana Health Centers www.indianahealthonline.org 765 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 .............. 574-235-7990 1010 N. Bendix Dr., South Bend, IN 46628 ............... 574-245-4980 1901 #B Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619 .......... 574-234-9033 LaPorte County Health Department www.laporteco.in.gov 809 State St., Ste. 401A, LaPorte, IN 46350 ............. 219-326-6808 302 W. 8th St., Ste. 4, Michigan City, IN 46360 ............ 219-874-5611 St. Joseph County Health Department 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 8th & 9th Floor South Bend, IN 46601 ................................................... 574-235-9750 www.sjcindiana.com Van Buren/Cass District Health Department 302 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 ........................... 269-782-0064 www.vbcassdhd.org

Hearing/Speech Impaired Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing ........................................................ 313-437-7035 www.michigan.gov/mdcr InTRAC 7702 Woodland Dr. #130 Indianapolis, IN 46278 ................................................... 877-446-8722 No more garbled or misunderstood conversations. Read what you’re hearing.

See our ad on page 6 www.relayindiana.com

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Home Care CAREGIVER SUPPORT Caregiver Homes from Seniorlink Serving the Michiana area ............................................. 574-334-3350 We care for the caregivers. www.caregiverhomes.com See our ad on page 30 Milton Adult Day Services 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637 .................. 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite. www.miltonads.org See our ad on page 42

MEDICAL Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE Choices to make the most of lifeTM cfhcare.org See our ad on page 47 Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. 1515 Provident Dr. - Suite 250, Warsaw, IN 46580......... 574-372-3401 Providing hometown care for hometown people since 1976. www.koshomecare.org Michiana Home Care 51099 Bittersweet Rd., Ste. E, Granger, IN 46530 ........ 574-318-3900 423 Sycamore St., Ste. 104, Niles, MI 49120 ................. 269-687-2900 Providing exceptional, compassionate, medical care to our homebound community members. www.michianahomecare.com

We Bring the Doctor’s Office to You Visiting Physicians Association (VPA) offers in-home and telehealth primary care visits.

• Locally based care team • Personalized medical care • 24/7 clinical support (including holidays) • Lab (including Covid-19 testing) • Mobile x-ray and ultrasound services • Medication management • Treatment of minor to complex medical needs • Sick visits We accept Medicare and other insurances

Contact our local representative for more information: (269) 249-6298 dbalog@visitingphysicians.com • www.visitingphysicians.com

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Home Care Visiting Physicians Association Serving Northern IN & Southwest MI ............................ 269-249-6298 We bring the doctor’s office to your home.

Email: dbalog@visitingphysicians.com See our ad on page 45

NON-MEDICAL Always Best Care – Michiana 310 N. Ironwood Dr. South Bend, IN 46615 ................................................... 574-232-8487 Senior care and resources for northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

See our ad on the front cover www.abc-michiana.com Area Agency on Aging Region IV - Senior Companion Program 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ................... 877-660-2725 www.areaagencyonaging.org Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org Home Instead Senior Care 3025 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 ......................... 574-256-1479 To us it’s personal! www.HomeInstead.com/343 See our ad on page 41 St. Joseph PACE 250 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 ........................... 574-247-8700 Unique services & programs to keep seniors safely at home.

Call today. saintjosephpace@trinity-health.org Visiting Angels 3840 Edison Lakes Parkway Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................................................... 574-323-6756 America’s choice in home care. Respite, 24/7, transportation, meals & housekeeping.

See our ad on page 39 jfinnessy@visitingangels.com

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Home Improvement REAL Services - Weatherization Program 1202 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 ....................... 574-284-7113 www.realservices.org ................................................. or 800-552-2916

Hospice AseraCare Hospice 5405 N. Main, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ............................. 574-206-1875 Your support team for hospice care. Contact us today. www.amedisys.com Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE Choices to make the most of lifeTM cfhcare.org See our ad on this page Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Inc. 1515 Provident Dr. - Suite 250, Warsaw, IN 46580 ........ 574-372-3401 Providing hometown care for hometown people since 1976. www.koshomecare.org

Hospitals Caring Circle 4025 Healthpark Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085................. 269-429-7100 If someone you love has an advanced illness, reach out. www.caring-circle.org See our ad on page 32

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Housing APARTMENTS – SUBSIDIZED Karl King Holdings, LLC 515 E. Monroe St., South Bend, IN 46601 .................... 574-282-2896 Where city’s finest call home... 62/Disabled. All Utilities Included.

ASSISTED LIVING Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living 3109 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ............................. 574-266-4508 Licensed assisted living. Physical and occupational therapy. Pet friendly. Nurses 24 hr. care. brentwoodatelkhartassistedliving.com See our ad on page 3 Brentwood at Niles Senior Living 1147 S. Third St., Niles, MI 49120 ................................. 269-684-9470 Providing specialized care in our assisted living and memory communities. 24 hour nurse care. Pet friendly. brentwoodnilesseniorliving.com See our ad on page 3 Greencroft 1300 Greencroft Dr., Goshen, IN 46527 ........................ 574-537-4000 Long term care, assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing care. www.greencroft.org See our ad on page 27 Greenleaf Health Campus 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514 .................... 574-206-0086 Licensed nursing 24/7. Studio and 1-bedroom apartments, all inclusive. www.greenleafhs.com See our ad on page 63

An Affordable 55 and Older Assisted Living Community

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Private Studio & One-Bedroom Apartments • Full Private Baths • On-Site Beauty/Barber Services

Call (574) 252-7225 To Learn Morre e

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Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, skilled care, or rehabilitation that you need, Hamilton Grove provides affordable senior housing in a familylike neighborhood community. We have created a dynamic living opportunity that embraces creativity, contributions, and empowerment of aging for all, grounded in service excellence, compassionate care, and methodist values.

CONTACT US:

FIND US ON:

(574) 654-2200

/hamiltongroveindiana

31869 Chicago Trail New Carlisle, IN 46552

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Housing Morningview Assisted Living 475 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN 46617 ..................... 574-246-4123 Secured assisted living. Pets welcomed. Medicaid Waiver & private pay accepted. www.Morningview-ALF.com See our ad on page 40 Silver Birch of Mishawaka 3630 Hickory Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 ....................... 574-252-7225 Private studio and one-bedroom apartments. We accept waiver and Section-8. www.SilverBirchLiving.com See our ad on page 48 St. Paul’s 3602 S. Ironwood, South Bend, IN 46614 ..................... 574-284-9000 Independent, assisted living, memory care, apartments, faith-based, wellness focused community. www.sjmed.com/st-pauls See our ad on the inside front cover Tanglewood Trace Senior Living 530 Tanglewood Ln., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .................. 574-277-4310 Independent and assisted living. Dedicated to honoring commitments to seniors. tanglewoodtraceseniorliving.com See our ad on page 3 The Milton Home — A Life Plan Community 206 E. Marion St., South Bend, IN 46601 ........................ 574-233-0165 When living alone is no longer an option, learn what awaits you at The Milton Home. Couples welcome! www.themiltonhome.com See our ad on page 40

INDEPENDENT LIVING Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ............................. 574-262-1626 Where we live the 12 culture standards everyday. Pet friendly.

See our ad on page 3 brentwoodatelkhartseniorliving.com Hamilton Grove 31869 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, IN 46552 ................ 574-654-2200 Independent HUD housing, assisted living, healthcare, faith-based, Not-For-Profit.

See our ad on page 49 www.greencroft.org/hamiltongrove

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Housing St. Paul’s 3602 S. Ironwood, South Bend, IN 46614 ..................... 574-284-9000 Independent, assisted living, memory care, apartments, faith-based, wellness focused community. www.sjmed.com/st-pauls See our ad on the inside front cover Tanglewood Trace Senior Living 530 Tanglewood Ln., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .................. 574-277-4310 Independent and assisted living. Dedicated to honoring commitments to seniors. tanglewoodtraceseniorliving.com See our ad on page 3 The Village at Arborwood 820 E. Cleveland Rd., Granger, IN 46530 ...................... 574-247-4680 Independent Senior Living featuring spacious one and two bedroom apartments. www.villageatarborwood.com See our ad on this page

Thinking About Senior Living?

As an independent senior living community, The Village at Arborwood provides you with the comforts and luxuries of home without the work or worry!

At The Village at Arborwood you will find the lifestyle you deserve and an apartment you can afford.

• Spacious One and Two Bedroom Apartments • Social Activities and Wellness Programs • A la Carte Services

Call today to schedule a tour and see all that we have to offer!

574-247-4680 TRS 711 820 E. Cleveland Rd., Granger, IN 46530 www.villageatarborwood.com michiana senior resource guide

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Housing SERVICES Keys to Hope Community Resource Center 1802 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ................... 219-809-9903 www.citizens4homeless.org Senior Transitions of Indiana Serving St. Joseph & Elkhart Counties ........................... 574-220-3710 A free service that helps seniors find safer living options.

Email: tammyteeter@seniortransitions1.com

SKILLED NURSING Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center 5024 Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619 ................... 574-318-4600 Skilled rehabilitation, long-term care, secure dementia & alzheimers services. www.BriarcliffSouthBend.com See our ad on page 40 Greencroft 1225 Greencroft Dr., Goshen, IN 46527 ........................ 574-537-4000 Long term care, assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing care. www.greencroft.org See our ad on page 27 Greenleaf Health Campus 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514 .................... 574-206-0086 24/7 nursing care. Private and companion suites. Accepting Medicare/Medicaid. www.greenleafhs.com See our ad on page 63 The Milton Home — A Life Plan Community 206 E. Marion St., South Bend, IN 46601 ........................ 574-233-0165 Skilled rehabilitation, long-term & assisted living under one roof.

See our ad on page 40 www.themiltonhome.com West Woods of Niles 1211 Stateline Rd., Niles, MI 49120 .............................. 269-684-2810 Providing short term rehabilitation and long term nursing home care. peplinskigroup.com/locations/west-woods-of-niles

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Housing Woodland Manor 343 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ........................ 574-295-0096 Alzheimers unit, skilled nursing, rehabilitation unit, Medicare or Medicaid. www.woodlandmanornursingandrehab.com See our ad on page 78

SPECIALTY CARE Brentwood at Niles Senior Living 1147 S. Third St., Niles, MI 49120 ................................. 269-684-9470 Providing specialized care in our assisted living and memory communities. 24 hour nurse care. Pet friendly. brentwoodnilesseniorliving.com See our ad on page 3 Greenleaf Health Campus 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514 .................... 574-206-0086 Licensed Memory Care provider. Private suites, dementia-certified activities and programming. www.greenleafhs.com .............................................See our ad on page 63 Morningside Memory Care @ Briarcliff 5024 Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619 ..................... 574-318-4600 Newly designed Memory Care Community. Programming developed with purpose and compassion! www.BriarcliffSouthBend.com See our ad on page 40 North Woods Village Memory Care 1409 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 ......................... 574-247-1866 Dedicated to individualized, compassionate care, making our community a family. www.northwoodsmemorycare.com St. Paul’s 3602 S. Ironwood, South Bend, IN 46614 ..................... 574-284-9000 Independent, assisted living, memory care, apartments, faith-based, wellness focused community.

See our ad on the inside front cover www.sjmed.com/st-pauls Woodland Manor 343 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ........................ 574-295-0096 Therapy, memory care, long term, on-site nurse practitioner.

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Immunizations/Vaccines Berrien County Health Department www.bchdmi.org/639/Immunizations 2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ............ 269-926-7121 1205 Front St., Niles, MI 49120 .................... 269-684-2800, x6510 21 N. Elm St., #6, Three Oaks, MI 49128 .................. 269-756-2008 Elkhart County Health Department 608 Oakland Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................ 574-523-2283 health.elkhartcounty.com LaPorte County Health Department laporteco.in.gov 809 State St., Ste. 401A, LaPorte, IN 46350 ............. 219-326-6808 302 W. 8th St., Ste. 4, Michigan City, IN 46360 ............ 219-874-5611 St. Joseph County Health Department 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 8th & 9th Floor, South Bend, IN 46601 .......................... 574-235-9750 www.sjcindiana.com Van Buren/Cass District Health Department 302 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 ........................... 269-782-0064 www.vbcassdhd.org

FLU SHOTS Hometown Pharmacy 606 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .......................... 574-255-2988 Compounding, pharmacy delivery, durable medical equipment, flu & shingle shots & more. www.hometownpharmacy.com

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Insurance HealthMarkets – Dan Blacketor 411 E. Ireland Rd., Ste. 300 South Bend, IN 46614 ................................................... 574-313-2323 Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Gap, Prescription Drug Plans, Supplemental Insurance.

See our ad on page 4 Email: dblacketor@healthmarkets.com HealthMarkets Insurance Agency – Jill Weiss 3714 E. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517 .................... 574-849-5235 I have access to hundreds of insurance plans from many of the toprated companies, and offer free comprehensive services to help seniors with their Medicare needs.

Call or text 574-849-5235 or email jweiss@HealthMarkets.com See our ad on page 7 www.HealthMarkets.com/jweiss Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP 2.0) .................................... 877-438-4479 www.in.gov/fssa/hip/index.htm Healthy Michigan Plan ................................................ 855-789-5610 www.michigan.gov/healthymiplan Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program www.mmapinc.org ........................................................ 800-803-7174 Pavot & Associates, Inc. 302 J St., Ste. A, LaPorte, IN 46350 .............................. 219-324-4888 Medicare supplements, prescription drug plans, HMO, PPO plans.

Since 1989! pavotassociates@frontier.com See our ad on page 23 Statewide Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) ....................................... 800-452-4800 www.in.gov/ship

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Legal & Advocacy Berrien County Prosecuting Attorney 811 Port St., 2nd Floor, St. Joseph, MI 49085 ............... 269-983-7111 berriencounty.org/170/Prosecuting-Attorney Cass County Prosecuting Attorney 60296 M-62, Suite 6, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ....................269-445-4460 www.casscoprosecutor.com Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney 301 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Elkhart, IN 46516 ................. 574-296-1888 www.elkhartcountyprosecutor.com Indiana Legal Services 227 S. Main St., Ste. 200, South Bend, IN 46601 .......... 574-234-8121 www.indianalegalservices.org .................................... or 800-288-8121 LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney www.laporteco.in.gov 809 State St., 5th Floor, LaPorte, IN 46350 ............... 219-326-6808 300 Washington St., Ste. 303 Michigan City, IN 46360 ............................................ 219-874-5611 Legal Aid of Western Michigan 901 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ................................ 269-983-6363 www.lawestmi.org/location/st-joseph/ Rice & Rice Attorneys 1237 E. University Dr., Granger, IN 46530 ..................... 574-703-3322 Since 1972. Elder law, Medicaid Planning and Spend-Down Protection.

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Legal & Advocacy St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 10th Floor South Bend, IN 46601 ................................................... 574-235-9544 www.stjoepros.org

ELDER LAW Rice & Rice Attorneys 1237 E. University Dr., Granger, IN 46530 ..................... 574-703-3322 Since 1972. Elder law, Medicaid Planning and Spend-Down Protection.

See our ad on the back cover www.riceandrice.com Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP 212 E. LaSalle Ave., Ste. 100 South Bend, IN 46617 ................................................... 574-232-3538 National Elder Law Foundation certified, Medicaid, special needs & estate planning. www.THKLaw.com See our ad on this page

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License Renewals INDIANA

................................................................. 888-692-6841 www.in.gov/bmv ELKHART COUNTY Elkhart License Branch 222 Harrison St., Elkhart, IN 46516 Goshen License Branch 740 W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, IN 46526 Nappanee License Branch 219 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550 LAPORTE COUNTY LaPorte License Branch 1301 Pine Lake Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350 Michigan City License Branch 1724 E. US 20, Michigan City, IN 46360 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Mishawaka License Branch 2544 Miracle Ln., Mishawaka, IN 46545 South Bend License Branch 1139 E. Ireland Rd., South Bend, IN 46601 Walkerton License Branch 302 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton, IN 46574

MICHIGAN

............................................................ 888-767-6424 www.michigan.gov/sos BERRIEN COUNTY Northwest Berrien County Plus Secretary of State Branch 1960 Mall Dr., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Southeast Berrien County Plus Secretary of State Branch 110 E. Main St., Niles, MI 49120 CASS COUNTY Dowagiac Secretary of State Branch 601 N. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047

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Medical Equipment & Supplies Goshen Home Medical 1501 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 .............................. 574-533-0626 Power chairs and scooters, hospital beds, diabetic footwear, respiratory equipment and much more.

See our ad on page 29 www.GoshenHomeMedical.com Wheelchair Help.org Inc. 515 East St., Elkhart, IN 46516 ...................................... 574-522-2368 Improving quality of life and health with: wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters, lift chairs, beds, incontinence, etc. joelidy@wheelchairhelp.org

Medicare/Medicaid Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE Choices to make the most of lifeTM cfhcare.org See our ad on page 47 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ........................................................ 800-633-4227 www.cms.gov Council on Aging of Elkhart County 131 W. Tyler St., Ste.1A, Elkhart, IN 46516 ................... 574-295-1821 www.elkhartcoa.org HealthMarkets – Dan Blacketor 411 E. Ireland Rd., Ste. 300 South Bend, IN 46614 ................................................... 574-313-2323 Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Gap, Prescription Drug Plans, Supplemental Insurance.

See our ad on page 4 Email: dblacketor@healthmarkets.com Medicaid (Indiana) ........................................................ 800-457-4584 www.in.gov/medicaid Medicaid (Michigan) ..................................................... 888-367-6557 www.michigan.gov/medicaid Medicare ................................................................... 800-MEDICARE www.medicare.gov michiana senior resource guide

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Medicare/Medicaid Medicare Rights Center ............................................... 800-333-4114 www.medicarerights.org Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program .... 800-803-7174 www.mmapinc.org Rice & Rice Attorneys 1237 E. University Dr., Granger, IN 46530 ..................... 574-703-3322 Since 1972. Elder law, Medicaid Planning and Spend-Down Protection. www.riceandrice.com See our ad on the back cover Woodland Manor 343 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ........................ 574-295-0096 Alzheimers unit, skilled nursing, rehabilitation unit, Medicare or Medicaid. www.woodlandmanornursingandrehab.com See our ad on page 78

Medicine Disposal Program Medication Disposal Program All TRIAD offices and most local police stations. See pages 13-18 for city police and county sheriff’s offices.

Newspapers Senior Life Newspaper PO Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 ..................................... 574-529-0228 Elkhart/Kosciusko Counties, “Living Life After 50” See our ad on pages 74-75 www.seniorlifenewspapers.com Senior Life Newspaper PO Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 ..................................... 574-298-8806 St. Joseph & Surrounding Counties, “Living Life After 50” See our ad on pages 74-75 www.seniorlifenewspapers.com

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Pets CREMATION SERVICES Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services ................. 574-267-3104 Funeral care and cremation services for dogs, cats, and other pets. www.TitusFuneralHome.com info@titusfuneralhome.com

Pharmacy Delivery Hometown Pharmacy 606 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .......................... 574-255-2988 Compounding, pharmacy delivery, durable medical equipment, flu & shingle shots & more. www.hometownpharmacy.com

Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Greenleaf Health Campus 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514 .................... 574-206-0086 Physical, Occupational, Speech and Outpatient Therapy services.

Personalized programs available.

See our ad on page 63 www.greenleafhs.com Healthwin 20531 Darden Rd., South Bend, IN 46637 .................... 574-272-0100 Transition hospital to home or outpatient. Physical, occupational and speech therapy. www.healthwin.org McDonald Physical Therapy 1005 N. Hickory Rd., South Bend, IN 46615 .................. 574-233-5754 Dedicated to treating you like family. www.mcdonaldpt.com

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Prescription Assistance Hoosier RX .................................................................... 866-267-4679 www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/4597.htm Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) www.medicineassistancetool.org MiRx ............................................................................... 866-755-6479 www.mihealth.org/mirx NeedyMeds .................................................................. 800-503-6897 www.needymeds.org PAN Foundation ........................................................... 866-316-7263 www.panfoundation.org Patient Assistance.com www.patientassistance.com RxAssist www.rxassist.org RxHope www.rxhope.com

Respite Care Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 ..................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE Choices to make the most of lifeTM cfhcare.org See our ad on page 47 Milton Adult Day Services 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637 ................. 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite.

See our ad on page 42 www.miltonads.org Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ....................... 574-293-6886 Medical & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs.

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Senior/Community Centers Battell Center 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 www.mishawaka.in.gov/parks/facility/battell-center ..... 574-258-1664 Benton Harbor/Benton Township Senior Center 225 Colfax Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ................... 269-927-2497 Buchanan Area Senior Center 810 Rynearson, Buchanan, MI 49107 ............................. 269-695-7119 www.thebasc.org Cass County COA www.casscoa.org Front Street Crossing 227 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 ..................... 269-445-8110 The Lowe Center 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .............. 269-445-8110

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Senior/Community Centers Central County Senior Center 4083 E. Shawnee, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ............... 269-471-2017 centralcountyseniorcenter.org Elder Haus Senior Center 451 N. Main St., Nappanee, IN 46550 .......................... 574-773-2424 www.nappanee.org Greater Niles Senior Center 1109 Bell Rd., Niles, MI 49120 ...................................... 269-683-9380 www.nilesseniorcenter.org Greencroft Community Center 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, IN 46526 ..................... 574-537-4090 www.greencroft.org Michigan City Senior Center 2 on the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360 ........................ 219-873-1504 www.emichigancity.com/158/senior-center North Berrien Senior Center 6648 Ryno Rd., Coloma, MI 49038 ................................ 269-468-3366 www.northberrienseniorcenter.org River Valley Senior Center 13321 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert, MI 49115 ................... 269-469-4556 www.rvseniorcenter.org St. Joseph/Lincoln Senior Center 3271 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ...................... 269-429-7768 www.sjlsc.org St. Joseph PACE 250 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 ........................... 574-247-8700 Unique services & programs to keep seniors safely at home.

Call today. saintjosephpace@trinity-health.org Swanson Center Activity Center for Older Adults 910 State St., LaPorte, IN 46350 ................................... 219-326-5354 www.swansoncenter.org

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Shelters Center for the Homeless 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 .................. 574-282-8700 www.cfh.net Faith Mission 801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................ 574-293-3406 thefaithmission.org Hope Ministries 432 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 .............. 574-235-4150 www.hopesb.org Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency 185 E. Main St., Ste. 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 .............................................. 269-605-4526 www.smcaa.com Stepping Stone Shelter for Women, Inc. Michigan City, IN ........................................................... 219-879-4615 YWCA Women's Shelter South Bend, IN .............................................................. 574-233-9491

Support Groups Addictions Recovery Centers multiple locations .......................................................... 574-533-6154 www.arcenters.com Alanon of Berrien County 4162 Red Arrow Hwy., Stevensville, MI 49127 .............. 269-428-3310 berriencountyalanon.org Alcoholics Anonymous Indiana Area 22, District 21 serving Michigan City, IN .............................................. 219-879-8808 Alcoholics Anonymous Indiana Area 22 serving Northern Indiana www.area22indiana.org Alzheimer's Support Groups multiple locations .......................................................... 800-272-3900 alz.org michiana senior resource guide

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Support Groups Berrien County Cancer Service multiple locations ............................. 269-429-3281 or 269-465-5257 www.bccancerservice.org Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE Choices to make the most of lifeTM cfhcare.org See our ad on page 47 Center for Problem Resolution Elkhart and Goshen, IN .................................................. 574-294-7447 www.centerforproblemresolution.org ....................... or 574-533-0664 Emotions Anonymous emotionsanonymous.org .................................................651-647-9712 GriefShare multiple locations ........................................................... 800-395-5755 www.griefshare.org Lory's Place multiple sites .................................................................. 269-983-2707 www.spectrumhealthlakeland.org/lorys-place/lory’s-place Michiana Al-Anon St. Joseph and LaPorte Counties, IN ............................. 574-236-5736 www.michianaalanon.org Michiana Sober Elkhart and South Bend, IN ........................................... 574-295-8188 www.michianasober.com ............................................ or 574-234-7007 Narcotics Anonymous Indiana Region www.naindiana.org Michiana Area/North Central Area .......................... 888-467-3527 South Shore Area ..................................................... 219-793-6262 Michigan Region ........................................................ 800-230-4085 michigan-na.org/southwest-michigan-area/ 66

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Support Groups RiverBend Cancer Services 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615 ............ 574-287-4197 www.riverbendcancerservices.org Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ....................... 574-293-6886 Medical & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. www.radhc.org See our ad on the inside back cover Swanson Center 7224 W 400 N, Michigan City, IN 46360 1230 SR 2 W., LaPorte, IN 46350 .................................. 219-362-2145 www.swansoncenter.org.............. after hour crisis line 855-325-6934

Transportation Area Wide Transport 12636 N. US 31, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 ........................ 269-679-6999 areawidetransport.com Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org Council on Aging of Elkhart County 131 W. Tyler St., Ste.1A, Elkhart, IN 46516 ................... 574-295-1821 www.elkhartcoa.org Elkhart-Goshen Interurban Trolley Access Paratransit Service 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 ............. 574-674-8894 www.interurbantrolley.com LCP Transportation 4310 Guion Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46254 ........................ 800-508-7230 www.lcptransportation.com

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Transportation Michigan City ADA Paratransit / Dial-A-Ride 1801 Kentucky St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ................. 219-873-1502 www.emichigancity.com Paladin Transportation Services f/k/a LaPorte County Council on Aging 4315 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN 46360 ................................................ 219-326-7889 www.paladin.care/services.html Pride Care Berrien & Cass Counties, MI .......................................... 269-468-4111 pridecare.com REAL Services of St. Joseph County Transportation Program 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 ................ 574-284-7174 www.realservices.org ................................................ or 800-552-2916 Road to Recovery www.cancer.org ............................................................ 800-227-2345 Sanders Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Watervliet, MI 49098 ..................................................... 269-487-6918 South Bend Transpo Access Paratransit Service 1401 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46613 ............ 574-234-1188 sbtranspo.com/rider-info/access Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance 2100 Chicago Rd., Niles, MI 49120 ............................... 269-684-2170 www.smcas.org Visiting Angels 3840 Edison Lakes Parkway Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................................................... 574-323-6756 Transportation for errands, outings, doctor appointments. No wheel chair vans.

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Trust & Estate Planning Rice & Rice Attorneys 1237 E. University Dr., Granger, IN 46530 ..................... 574-703-3322 Since 1972. Elder law, Medicaid Planning and Spend-Down Protection.

See our ad on the back cover www.riceandrice.com TCU Trust Services 110 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 ............ 574-245-4735 ext. 5153 90 years of empowering members to meet their financial goals. tcunet.com/trust See our ad on page 35

Utilities GAS & ELECTRIC IGS Energy .................................................................... 888-995-0992 Indiana Michigan Power .............................................. 800-311-4634 Kankakee Valley REMC ............................................... 800-552-2622 Michigan Gas Utilities .................................................. 800-401-6402 Midwest Energy & Communications .......................... 800-492-5989 NIPSCO ......................................................................... 800-262-6477 Semco Energy Gas Company ...................................... 800-624-2019

HOME TELEPHONE/CABLE/INTERNET Acme Communications ................................................ 219-809-0066 AT&T .............................................................................. 844-383-4389 Birch Communications ................................................. 866-424-5544 Century Link ................................................................. 888-723-8010 Comcast xfinity ............................................................ 800-934-6489 DirecTV ......................................................................... 855-678-2780 Dish TV .......................................................................... 888-661-8432 Fourway.net .................................................................. 800-733-0062 Frontier Communications ............................................ 855-449-6092 HughesNet ................................................................... 855-701-1976 King Street Wireless .................................................... 800-696-8543 Ligtel Communications ................................................ 260-894-7161 michiana senior resource guide

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Utilities Mediacom ..................................................................... 855-633-4226 Mercury Wireless ......................................................... 800-354-4915 Midwest Energy & Communications .......................... 800-492-5989 Midwest Telecom ......................................................... 877-742-5682 New Paris Telephone ................................................... 574-831-2176 Nitco .............................................................................. 219-966-2981 Sister Lakes Cable ........................................................ 269-424-5737 Surf Broadband Solutions ........................................... 888-274-6381 TWN Communications ................................................. 877-877-6861 Watch Communications ............................................... 866-568-1518

Veteran Services Benton Harbor VA Clinic 115-B W. Main St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ............... 269-934-9123 www.battlecreek.va.gov/locations/BentonHarbor.asp Berrien County Veterans Services 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 .................. 269-983-7111, x8224 berriencounty.org/874/Veterans-Services Brightpoint SSVF 227 E. Washington Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46853 ......................................... 260-423-3546, x285 mybrightpoint.org ELKHART COUNTY 1900 Berry St., Elkhart, IN 46514 LAPORTE COUNTY 301 E. 8th St., Ste. 107, Michigan City, IN 46360 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 224 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 101, South Bend, IN 46617

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Veteran Services Cass County Veterans Affairs Department 120 N. Broadway St., #215, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ............ 269-445-4472 www.casscountymi.org/1262/Veterans-Affairs Council on Aging of Elkhart County 131 W. Tyler St., Ste.1A, Elkhart, IN 46516 ................... 574-295-1821 www.elkhartcoa.org Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency ............................. 800-MICH-VET www.michiganveterans.com Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ....................... 574-293-6886 Medical & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. www.radhc.org See our ad on the inside back cover South Bend Vet Center 4727 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46614 .......................... 574-231-8480 va.gov ......................................................................... or 877-927-8387 VA Northern Indiana Health Care System www.northernindiana.va.gov 2121 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 ...................... 800-360-8387 2606 Peddlers Village Rd. .......................................... 574-534-6108 Goshen, IN 46526 ....................................................... 877-292-0968 1540 Trinity Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ................... 574-272-9000 333 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46601 ............ 866-436-1291 ..................................................................................... 800-360-8387 Veterans Crisis Line ......................................................................... 800-273-8255 (Press 1) Veterans Services of Elkhart County 117 N. 2nd St., Goshen, IN 46526 .................................. 574-523-2342 www.in.gov/dva/elkhart.htm

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Veteran Services Veterans Services of LaPorte County 555 Michigan Ave., Ste. 105 LaPorte, IN 46350 .......................................................... 219-326-6808 www.in.gov/dva/laporte.htm Veterans Services of St Joseph County 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 3rd Floor South Bend, IN 46601 .................................................... 574-235-9978 www.in.gov/dva/stjoseph.htm WorkOne Northern Indiana 851 Marietta St., South Bend, IN 46601......................... 574-237-9675 www.gotoworkone.com/veterans

Vision IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Independent Living Program.................................... 800-292-4200 www.michigan.gov Hoosier Care Connect ................................................. 877-647-4848 www.mhsindiana.com Older Independent Blind Program (OIB) ................... 877-241-8144 www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4902.htm

Volunteer Opportunities/Services AmeriCorps Seniors ......................... 317-226-6724 or 800-942-2677 www.americorps.gov Area Agency on Aging Region IV 2900 Lakeview Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085 ..................................................... 800-654-2810 www.areaagencyonaging.org Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 ..................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org 72

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Volunteer Opportunities/Services Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE

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