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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

This Senior Resource Guide is also available on the Senior Life Newspapers website at www.seniorlifenewspapers.com

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Battell Community Center 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka Catholic Charities 1817 Miami St., 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 Zion United Church of Christ (temporary location for Howard Park Senior Center activities) 211 S. St. Peter St., South Bend

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How to Obtain a Copy LAPORTE COUNTY:

Greater Niles Senior Center 1109 Bell Rd., Niles

The Madeline and George Smrt Neighborhood Center 301 Grant Ave., Michigan City

Niles District Library 620 E. Main St., Niles

Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th St., Michigan City

CASS COUNTY:

Michigan City Senior Center 2 On the Lake, Michigan City

Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis

Swanson Activity Center for Older Adults 910 State St., LaPorte

Cass District Library 319 M-62, Cassopolis

BERRIEN COUNTY:

Cass District Library - Edwardsburg Branch 26745 Church St., Edwardsburg

Area Agency on Aging 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph

Dowagiac District Library 211 Commercial St., Dowagiac

Buchanan Area Senior Center 810 Rynearson, Buchanan

Marcellus Township Library 205 E. Main St., Marcellus

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Table of Contents Obtain a Copy of Michiana Senior Resource Guide......................... 6-7 Emergency/Crisis Services ........................................................... 10-11 Law Enforcement ......................................................................... 11-16 Local Senior Service Organizations ............................................. 17-21 National Senior Service Agencies ..................................................... 22 Government Agencies for Seniors (State, Federal) ......................... 22-25 Health Support Resources/Services ............................................ 26-27 Adult Day Services ............................................................................ 28 Care Transitions ........................................................................... 28-29 Chiropractic ...................................................................................... 29 Clothing Banks .................................................................................. 29 Computer/Technology Training ..........................................................30 Disability Services ...............................................................................31 Education/Social Activities .......................................................... 31-32 Employment Opportunities ................................................................32 Energy Assistance ............................................................................. 33 Financial Services & Information ....................................................... 34 Food Food Pantries/Assistance..........................................................34-36 Home Delivered Meals ................................................................. 36 Meals/Soup Kitchens......................................................................37 Funeral Homes/Services Cremation ......................................................................................37 Geriatric Case Management ............................................................. 37 Health Support Services Clinics/Health Screenings ............................................................. 38 Hearing/Speech Impaired ................................................................. 43 Home Care Caregiver Support..........................................................................43 Financial Concierge........................................................................43 Medical ......................................................................................... 44 Non-Medical ............................................................................44-45 Home Improvement .......................................................................... 45 Hormone Therapy ..............................................................................45

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Table of Contents Hospice ............................................................................................. 46 Housing Apartments-Subsidized ................................................................ 46 Assisted Living .........................................................................46-48 Independent Living ................................................................ 48, 50 Residential Assisted Living ........................................................... 50 Services ........................................................................................ 50 Skilled Nursing ........................................................................ 50-52 Specialty Care .............................................................................. 53 Immunizations/Vaccines ................................................................53-54 Flu Shots.........................................................................................54 Insurance ........................................................................................... 55 Legal & Advocacy ..........................................................................55-56 Elder Law........................................................................................56 License Renewals .............................................................................. 57 Medical Equipment & Supplies ........................................................ 58 Medicare/Medicaid ...................................................................... 58-59 Medicine Disposal Program .............................................................. 59 Newspapers ........................................................................................59 Pharmacy Delivery ............................................................................ 60 Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation ........................................................ 60 Prescription Assistance ..................................................................... 61 Respite Care ..................................................................................... 62 Senior Centers ............................................................................. 62-63 Shelters ............................................................................................. 64 Support Groups ........................................................................... 64-67 Transportation ............................................................................. 67-68 Utilities Gas & Electric.................................................................................69 Home Telephone/Cable/Internet ...................................................69 Veteran Services ........................................................................... 70-71 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 www.myunitedway2-1-1.org (IN) 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 Federal Trade Commission ......................................... 877-FTC-HELP www.consumer.ftc.gov

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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 Michigan Attorney General secure.ag.state.mi.us/complaints/consumer.aspx Senior Fraud Hotline .................................................... 804-780-2222 www.bbb.org/scamtips/

Law Enforcement CITY POLICE DEPARTMENTS (NON-EMERGENCY)

INDIANA ELKHART COUNTY Bristol 301 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 .............................................. 574-533-8661 Middlebury 18 N. Main St., Middlebury, IN 46540 www.middleburypolice.com .......................................... 574-825-9111 Millersburg 201 W. Washington St., Millersburg, IN 46543 ............. 574-642-4500

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Law Enforcement Nappanee 301 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, IN 46550 www.nappaneepolice.com ............................................ 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 www.michigancitypolice.com ........................................ 219-874-3221 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Lakeville 209 S. Michigan St., Lakeville, IN 46536 www.lakevilleindiana.org ............................................... 574-784-2024 Mishawaka 200 N. Church St., Mishawaka, IN 46544 mishawaka.in.gov ........................................................... 574-258-1678 New Carlisle 124 E. Michigan St., New Carlisle, IN 46552 www.townofnewcarlisle.com ......................................... 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 Roseland 200 Independence Dr., South Bend, IN 46637 roselandgov.org ............................................................. 574-272-6485 12

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Law Enforcement 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 barodatownship.org ...................................................... 269-465-3258 Benton Charter Township 1725 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 bentonchartertwp.org/departments/police .................. 269-925-0616 Benton Harbor 200 E. Wall St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 bhcity.us/police .............................................................. 269-927-8425 Berrien Springs Oronoko Township 4411 E. Snow Rd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ............... 269-471-2813 www.oronokotownship.org/policedepartment.htm 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 Eau Claire 6625 E. Main St., Eau Claire, MI 49111 ......................... 269-461-4111 eauclairemi.com/VillageGoverment/PoliceDept.aspx

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Law Enforcement 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.html ................................. 269-469-5000 Lincoln Charter Township 5599 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127 www.lctberrien.org/twpservices/police.php .................. 269-429-2444 Michiana 4000 Cherokee, Michiana, MI 49117 www.michianavillage.org ............................................... 269-469-1884 New Buffalo 224 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 www.cityofnewbuffalo.org/policedept.asp .................... 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 ........................................................ 269-463-4770 CASS COUNTY Cassopolis 117 S. Broadway St., #100, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ......... 269-445-8100 cassopolis-mi.us/departments-services/public-safety/

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Law Enforcement Dowagiac 241 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 ........................... 269-782-9743 www.cityofdowagiac.com/live-here/city-services/police/ Marcellus 177 E. Main St., Marcellus, MI 49067 ............................ 269-383-8788 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.stjosephcountyindiana.com/327/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 ....................... 269-445-2481

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

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Law Enforcement 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 www.elkhartcountytriad.org .......................................... 574-891-2324 LaPorte County TRIAD www.laportecountysheriff.com/triad ............................. 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 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 ............ 269-983-0177 or 877-660-2725 MI Choice Waiver Program ..................................... 800-654-2810 Nursing Home Transition Services .......................... 800-654-2810 Resource Center ....................................................... 800-654-2810 Senior Companion Program .................................... 877-660-2725 Senior Employment Program Title V ...................... 269-408-4304 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

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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 ........................................................... 219-326-7889 REAL Services 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN www.realservices.org ..................................................... 574-233-8205 Aging and Disability Resource Center 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 ............................................................................... or 888-303-0180 Caregiver Connection Center 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ....................... 574-284-2644

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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 Foster Grandparent Program 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ...................... 574-284-7102 ...................................................... or (Indiana only) 800-552-2916 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 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN ..................... 574-284-7174 .............................................................................. or 800-552-2916 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 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 ............................................. 574-855-5330 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 20

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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.unitedwayec.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

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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 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 x2420 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 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm 22

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Government Agencies For Seniors (State, Federal) 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 100 W. South St., 2nd Floor, South Bend, IN ............. 800-403-0864 St. Joseph County Division of Family Resources 300 N. Michigan St., Ste. 250, 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/isdh ............................................................. 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

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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/ ........................................... 517-241-7882 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 ............................................................................ 202-401-4634 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services www.cms.gov ................................................................. 800-633-4227 Corporation for National & Community Service/Senior Corps www.seniorcorps.gov ..................................................... 800-942-2677 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........................................................... 888-342-2383 American Heart Association www.heart.org ................................................................ 800-242-8721 American Stroke Association www.stroke.org ........................................... 800-STROKES (787-6537) Arthritis Foundation Chicago, IL www.arthritis.org............................................................. 312-372-2081 Emotions Anonymous www.emotionsanonymous.org Glaucoma Foundation www.glaucomafoundation.org ....................................... 212-285-0080 Hearing Loss Association of America www.hearingloss.org ...................................................... 301-657-2248

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Health Support Resources/Services MedlinePlus medlineplus.gov Muscular Dystrophy Association www.mda.org.................................................................. 800-572-1717 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

Love is a Powerful Healer Courtyard Healthcare Center provides a wide range of short- and long-term rehabilitation services in our beautiful homelike campus. But it’s how we provide those services that makes us the Provider of Choice in Elkhart County. We know that therapy, skilled nursing care and medical management are important but also realize that love is a powerful healer. After all, in providing care, we really only do two things – meet needs and love people. At Courtyard we do those two things with joy and pride, knowing that we are fulfilling a higher calling.

2400 College Avenue Goshen, IN 46528

(574) 533-0351 www.courtyardhcc.com

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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 922 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617 ............................ 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite. www.miltonads.org See our ad on this page Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ...................... 574-293-6886 Healthcare & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. 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

Care Transitions CarePatrol of Michiana Northern Indiana/SW Michigan ..................................... 574-220-3710 A free service that helps seniors find safer living options.

Email: thigginbotham@carepatrol.com

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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

Chiropractic Dr. Elaine K. Bigler, D.C. 210 W. Washington St., Goshen, IN 46526 ................... 574-534-5100 Gentle chiropractic care, electric muscle stimulation, ultrasound light therapy available.

See our ad on page 32

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 The Window 223 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 ................................ 574-533-9680 www.thewindowofgoshen.com

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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 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

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret FUNERAL HOMES Our Family Serving Yours

Discover a Caring Staff As Unique as the Lives They Honor

Jerry Ehret and Brant Ehret

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

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 Grace Learning Center 1007 W. 8th St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ..................... 219-879-6788 www.citizens4homeless.org Milton Adult Day Services 922 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617 ............................ 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite. www.miltonads.org See our ad on page 28 Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ...................... 574-293-6886 Healthcare & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. www.radhc.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 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 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 ............................. 574-855-5330 www.gotoworkone.com WorkOne Northwest Indiana .................................... 877-607-0680 300 Legacy Plaza W., LaPorte, IN ............................. 219-362-2175 302 W. 8th St., Michigan City, IN ............................. 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

Dr. Elaine Bigler, Chiropractor • Gentle Chiropractic Care • Massage Therapy Available • Electric Muscle Stimulation, Ultrasound Light Therapy Available

WE FILE MEDICARE FOR OUR PATIENTS

Preferred provider for Sagamore, Anthem, PHP, Three Rivers Providers and others.

CALL 574-534-5100 To Schedule Your Appointment 210 W. Washington St., Goshen 32

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Energy Assistance Catholic Community Center 346 Catalpa, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ......................... 269-926-6424 diokzoo.org/catholic-community-center Family Christian Development Center 151 S. Locke St., Nappanee, IN 46550 .......................... 574-773-2149 www.fcdcin.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 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 or 800-334-7670 www.smcaa.com THAW thawfund.org ................................................................. 800-866-8429

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Financial Services & Information Edward Jones - Lindsey Downey 5838 W. Brick Road, Ste. 105 South Bend, IN 46628 ................................................... 574-277-2267 Financial wellness for individuals, families & business owners.

Retirement account consolidation. Gifting strategies. lindsey.downey@edwardjones.com See our ad on this page Patient Services Inc. ..................................................... 800-366-7741 www.patientservicesinc.org Premier Lifestyle Services Serving the Michiana area .............................................. 260-415-6663 Delivering essential financial services including bill paying, budgeting and more. www.Beancfo.com

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 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

Investing is about more than money.

At Edward Jones, we stop to ask you: “What’s important to you?” Without a real understanding of your goals, investing holds little meaning.

Call today to discuss what’s really important: your goals.

Lindsey Downey Financial Advisor 5838 W. Brick Rd., Suite 105 South Bend, IN 46628-8423 574-277-2267

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Food 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 301 N. 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 Living Water Food Pantry 7734 Paw Paw Ave., Watervliet, MI 49098 .................... 269-463-8280 Marcellus United Methodist Church 197 W. Main St., Marcellus, MI 49067 ........................... 269-646-5801 Middlebury Food Pantry 203 E. Lawrence St., Middlebury, IN 46540 .................. 574-825-5135 Mishawaka Food Pantry 315 Lincolnway W., Mishawaka, IN 46544 .................... 574-259-3489 www.mishawakafoodpantry.org The Pax Center 605 Washington St., LaPorte, IN 46350 ........................ 219-575-7842 thepaxcenter.com REAL Services Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 ................ 574-284-7174 www.realservices.org ................................................ or 800-552-2916 St. Mary's Parish Christian Services 322 Clay St., Niles, MI 49120 ......................................... 269-684-0637

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Food 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 Elkhart Meals on Wheels 600 E. Boulevard, Elkhart, IN 46514 ............................. 574-523-3399 www.beaconhealthsystem.org LaPorte County Meals on Wheels 301 E. 8th St., Ste. 110, Michigan City, IN 46360 .............. 219-872-9117 www.laportecountymealsonwheels.com LaPorte Meals on Wheels 620 Boston St., LaPorte, IN 46350 ................................ 219-369-6483 www.lpmealsonwheels.org Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan 1708 Colfax Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ................. 269-925-0137 or 855-925-0137 www.snsmeals.org REAL Services St. Joseph County Office Meals on Wheels Office 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

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Food MEALS/SOUP KITCHENS Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen 233 Michigan St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ................. 269-925-8204 soupk.org 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/_wp/index.php/community-services/nutritionprograms/

Funeral Homes/Services CREMATION Rieth, Rohrer & Ehret Funeral Homes 311 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 ................................ 574-533-9547 6 generations of experience. Funeral services, cremation services, preplanning available. www.rrefh.com See our ad on page 30 Rieth, Rohrer & Ehret Funeral Homes 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, IN 46573 ................... 574-862-2235 6 generations of experience. Funeral services, cremation services, preplanning available.

See our ad on page 30 www.rrefh.com

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

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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 www.elkhartcountyhealth.org 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 Herbie Health Clinic 302 Cedar St., Niles, MI 49120 herbieclinic.com LaPorte County Health Department www.laportecounty.org 809 State St., Ste. 401A, LaPorte, IN 46350 ............. 219-326-6808 302 W. 8th St., Ste. 4, Michigan City, IN 46360 ............ 219-874-5611 Project Homecoming 701 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46601 ......................... 574-235-7990 St. Joseph County Health Department 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 8th & 9th Floor South Bend, IN 46601 ................................................... 574-235-9750 www.sjchd.org Van Buren/Cass District Health Department 302 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 ........................... 269-782-0064 www.vbcassdhd.org

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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. www.relayindiana.com See our ad on page 78

Home Care CAREGIVER SUPPORT Caregiver Homes 54367 30th St., Ste. 4, South Bend, IN 46635 ............... 574-334-3350 We care for the caregivers. www.caregiverhomes.com See our ad on page 21 Milton Adult Day Services 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617 .................... 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite. www.miltonads.org See our ad on page 28

FINANCIAL CONCIERGE Premier Lifestyle Services Serving the Michiana area .............................................. 260-415-6663 Bill payments, balancing checkbooks, decoding medical bills and organizing paperwork. www.Beancfo.com

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Home Care MEDICAL Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE

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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

NON-MEDICAL Always Best Care of Michiana 3120 N. Home St., Ste. B Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................................................... 574-232-8487 Senior care and resources for northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. www.abc-michiana.com See our ad on front cover 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!

See our ad on page 42 www.HomeInstead.com/343 Senior Helpers 230 W. Catalpa, Mishawaka, IN 46545 .......................... 574-968-1068 Helping seniors stay safe and independent. www.seniorhelpers.com/IN/Southbend

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Home Care 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. jfinnessy@visitingangels.com See our ad on page 39

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

Hormone Therapy Hometown Pharmacy 606 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .......................... 574-255-2988 Pharmacy delivery, immunizations, flu & shingle shots, travel vaccines & more. www.hometownpharmacy.com

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

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Hospice Center for Hospice Care 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ..................... 800-HOSPICE

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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 Niles 1147 S. Third St., Niles, MI 49120 ................................. 269-684-9470 Providing specialized care in our assisted living and memory communities. www.meridiansenior.com/niles See our ad on page 3 Eastlake Terrace 3109 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ............................. 574-266-4508 Licensed assisted living. Physical and occupational therapy. Pet friendly. Nurses 24 hr. care.

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Housing Elkhart Place 2024 CR 24, Elkhart, IN 46517 ...................................... 574-295-9058 Compassionate, pet-friendly, person centered care. Chef prepared meals. Fun! www.enlivant.com See our ad on page 49 Grand Emerald Place 4010 S. Ironwood Dr., South Bend, IN 46614 ............... 574-291-2222 Vibrant, secure, pet-friendly, warm, companionship, welcoming, raised gardens, centrally located. www.enlivant.com See our ad on page 49 Greencroft 1300 Greencroft Dr., Goshen, IN 46527 ........................ 574-537-4000 Long term care, assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing care. www.greencroft.org 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 Morningview 475 N. Niles Ave., South Bend, IN 46617 ..................... 574-246-4123 Secured assisted living. Pets welcomed. Medicare 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 the Medicaid waiver.

See our ad on page 45 www.SilverBirchLiving.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 inside front cover www.sjmed.com/st-pauls

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Housing Tanglewood Trace 530 Tanglewood Ln., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .................. 574-277-4310 Independent and assisted living, where everyone deserves a great life. www.meridiansenior.com/tanglewood See our ad on page 3 The Milton Home — A Life Plan Community 206 East Marion St., South Bend, IN 46601 .................... 574-233-0165 Are you on Medicaid Waiver? Our quaint atmosphere with less than 30 residents, could just be what you want. Couples welcome! www.themiltonhome.com See our ad on page 40 The Milton Home — A Life Plan Community 206 East 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 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ............................. 574-262-1626 Joy, independence and wellness are the focus each and everyday. elkt.adm@meridiansenior.com See our ad on page 3 Hamilton Grove 31869 Chicago Trail, New Carlisle, IN 46552 ................ 574-654-2200 Independent HUD housing, assisted living, healthcare, faith-based, Not-For-Profit. www.greencroft.org/hamiltongrove See our ad on page 5 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 inside front cover www.sjmed.com/st-pauls Tanglewood Trace 530 Tanglewood Ln., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .................. 574-277-4310 Independent and assisted living, where everyone deserves a great life.

See our ad on page 3 www.meridiansenior.com/tanglewood

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Our communities offer the comforts of home, without the work.

Our care solutions are designed around you and the life you want here.

Enlivant offers compassionate care with support for activities of daily living (ADLs) in an intimate community setting. We provide attentive, individualized care that enables residents to thrive in body, mind, and spirit.

For every new resident, we complete a thorough health assessment which provides the starting point for an individual care plan.

2 Convenient Locations Elkhart Place 2024 CR 24 Elkhart, IN 46517 574-295-9058

Grand Emerald Place 4010 S. Ironwood Dr. South Bend, IN 46614 574-291-2222

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Housing The Village at Arborwood 820 E. Cleveland Rd., Granger, IN 46530 ...................... 574-247-4680 Independent Senior Living featuring affordable one and two bedroom apartments. www.villageatarborwood.com See our ad on page 51

RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING Golden Heart & Home 12253 Jefferson Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .................. 574-386-7009 Residential home-like setting, resident-to-caregiver ratio 5:2. Call us for details. www.goldenheartandhome.com Home By The Dome 19125 Pendle Rd., South Bend, IN 46637 ..................... 574-323-4955 We provide safe and personalized loving care just like home. www.grouphomebythedome.com

SERVICES CarePatrol of Michiana Northern Indiana/SW Michigan ..................................... 574-220-3710 A free service that helps seniors find safer living options.

Email: thigginbotham@carepatrol.com Indiana Health Care Association www.ihca.org ................................................................. 800-466-4422 Keys to Hope Community Resource Center 1802 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360 ................... 219-809-9903 www.citizens4homeless.org

SKILLED NURSING Briarcliff 5024 Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619 ................... 574-318-4600 Skilled rehabilitation, long-term care, secure dementia & alzheimers services.

See our ad on page 40 www.BriarcliffSouthBend.com

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Housing Courtyard Healthcare Center 2400 College Ave., Goshen, IN 46528 .......................... 574-533-0351 Long term care, rehabilitation therapy, private, semi-private rooms, Medicaid/Medicare. www.courtyardhcc.com See our ad on page 27 Golden LivingCenters - Elkhart 1001 W. Hively Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517 ......................... 574-294-7641 Short, long, respite care, rehabilitation therapy, in-patient hospice, Medicare/Medicaid. www.GoldenLivingCenters.com See our ad on page 41 Golden LivingCenters - Fountainview 609 W. Tanglewood, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ................... 574-277-2500 Short, long, respite care, rehabilitation therapy, in-patient hospice, Medicare/Medicaid. www.GoldenLiving.com See our ad on page 41

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!

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Housing Golden LivingCenters - Mishawaka 811 E. 12th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544 ........................... 574-259-1917 Short, long, respite care, rehabilitation therapy, in-patient hospice, Medicare/Medicaid.

See our ad on page 41 www.GoldenLivingCenters.com Greencroft 1225 Greencroft Dr., Goshen, IN 46527 ........................ 574-537-4000 Long term care, assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing care. www.greencroft.org 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 The Milton Home — A Life Plan Community 206 East Marion St., South Bend, IN 46601 .................... 574-233-0165 Experience excellent nursing care rehabilitation to get you on the road to recovery and home. Two private rooms. You will have our full attention. www.themiltonhome.com See our ad on page 40 The Timbers of Cass County 55432 Colby St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 .......................... 269-782-7828 Caring with a Personal Touch. Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, Respite & Outpatient Therapy. www.atriumlivingcenters.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 Woodland Manor 343 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, IN 46514 ........................ 574-295-0096 Alzheimers unit, skilled nursing, rehabilitation unit, medicare or medicaid.

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Housing SPECIALTY CARE Brentwood at Niles 1147 S. Third St., Niles, MI 49120 ................................. 269-684-9470 Providing specialized care in our assisted living and memory communities.

See our ad on page 3 www.meridiansenior.com/niles Greenleaf Health Campus 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514 .................... 574-206-0086 Licensed Memory Care provider. Private suites, groundbreaking activities and programming. www.greenleafhs.com Heritage Point Assisted Living & Memory Care 1215 Trinity Place, Mishawaka 46545 ............................ 574-307-9588 100% Memory Care, Sensory Oriented Activities & Individual Care Plans www.HeritagePointRet.com See our ad on page 65 The Milton Home — A Life Plan Community 206 East Marion St., South Bend, IN 46601 .................... 574-233-0165 Providing housing and care options all under one roof. Start in Assisted Living and transition to nursing home care. www.themiltonhome.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

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 www.elkhartcountyhealth.org michiana senior resource guide

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Immunizations/Vaccines LaPorte County Health Department www.laportecounty.org 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.sjchd.org 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 Pharmacy delivery, immunizations, flu & shingle shots, travel vaccines & more. www.hometownpharmacy.com

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

Email: dblacketor@healthmarkets.com See our ad on page 4 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 54 Statewide Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) ....................................... 800-452-4800 www.medicare.in.gov

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 COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 227 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.casscoa.org Cass County Prosecuting Attorney 60296 M-62, Suite 6, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ....................269-445-4460 www.casscoprosecutor.com

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Legal & Advocacy Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney 301 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Elkhart, IN 46516 ................. 574-296-1888 www.elkhartcountyprosecutor.com Indiana Legal Services The Commerce Center 401 E. Colfax, Ste. 116, South Bend, IN 46617 ............ 574-234-8121 ................................................................................... or 800-288-8121 www.indianalegalservices.org LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney www.laportecounty.org 809 State St., 5th Floor, LaPorte, IN 46350 ............... 219-324-9394 300 Washington St., Ste. 303 Michigan City, IN 46360 ............................................ 219-326-6808 Legal Aid of Western Michigan 901 Port St., St. Joseph, MI 49085 ................................ 888-783-8190 www.lawestmi.org/location/st-joseph/ St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 10th Floor South Bend, IN 46601 ................................................... 574-235-9544 www.stjosephcountyindiana.com

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

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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

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............................................................ 888-767-6424 BERRIEN COUNTY Northwest Berrien County Plus Secretary of State Branch 1960 Mall Pl., 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 more. www.GoshenHomeMedical.com See our ad on page 25 Wheelchair Help.org Inc. 515 East St., Elkhart, IN 46516 ...................................... 574-295-2230 Improving quality of life and health with: wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters, lift chairs, beds, incontinence, etc. joelidy@wheelchairhelp.org

Medicare/Medicaid 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

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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 Medicaid (Indiana) ........................................................ 800-457-4584 www.indianamedicaid.com Medicaid (Michigan) ..................................................... 888-367-6557 www.michigan.gov/medicaid Medicare ................................................................... 800-MEDICARE www.medicare.gov

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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

Medicine Disposal Program Cass County COA 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis, MI 49031 .................... 269-445-8110 www.casscoa.org Medication Disposal Program All TRIAD offices and most local police stations. See pages 11-15 for city police and county sheriff’s offices.

Newspapers Senior Life Newspaper PO Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 ..................................... 574-518-2885 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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Pharmacy Delivery Hometown Pharmacy 606 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 .......................... 574-255-2988 Pharmacy delivery, immunizations, flu & shingle shots, travel vaccines & 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. 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 Hickory Rd., South Bend, IN 46615....................... 574-233-5754 Dedicated to treating you like family. www.mcdonaldpt.com The Milton Home — A Life Plan Community 206 East Marion St., South Bend, IN 46601 .................... 574-233-0165 Two private rehab rooms. Excellent nursing care plus physical, occupational and speech therapy to get you on the road to home.

See our ad on page 40 www.themiltonhome.com Vertis Therapy Serving all of Indiana and Michigan areas ...................... 317-204-3736 Contract Therapy organization specializing in Senior Living Communities.

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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

Offering Medicaid and Medicare Rooms Our goal at Woodland is to Rehabilitate you and have you homeward bound as soon as possible. We are nestled in a beau ful country se ng just steps from the St. Joseph River.

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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

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Milton Adult Day Services 922 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617 ........................... 574-232-2666 Social environment, engaging activities, caregiver respite. www.miltonads.org See our ad on page 28 Riverview Adult Day Health Center 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516 ....................... 574-293-6886 Healthcare & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. www.radhc.org

Senior Centers Battell Center 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 www.mishawaka.in.gov/battellcenter ........................... 574-258-1667 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.buchananareaseniorcenter.com 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 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/elderhaus Greater Niles Senior Center 1109 Bell Rd., Niles, MI 49120 ...................................... 269-683-9380 nilesseniorcenter.org Greencroft Senior Center 1820 Greencroft Blvd., Goshen, IN 46526 ..................... 574-537-4090 www.greencroft.org Howard Park Senior Center 604 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617 .............. 574-235-9428 www.sbvpa.org/activities/audience/seniors Michigan City Senior Center 2 on the Lake, Michigan City, IN 46360 ........................ 219-873-1504 www.michigancityparks.com 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/acoa michiana senior resource guide

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Shelters Center for the Homeless 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 .................. 574-282-8700 www.cfh.net Church Community Services 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................ 574-295-3673 www.churchcommunityservices.org 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 www.michigancityaa.org Alcoholics Anonymous Indiana Area 22 serving Northern Indiana www.area22indiana.org 64

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Support Groups Alzheimer's Support Groups multiple locations .......................................................... 800-272-3900 alz.org 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

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Support Groups Center for Problem Resolution Elkhart and Goshen, IN .................................................. 574-294-7447 www.centerforproblemresolution.org ....................... or 574-533-0664 Emotions Anonymous emotionsanonymous.org GriefShare multiple locations ........................................................... 800-395-5755 www.griefshare.org Lory's Place multiple sites .................................................................. 269-983-2707 www.lakelandhealth.org/lorys-place/grief-support/support-groups 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.org ............................................ 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/ 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 Healthcare & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. www.radhc.org

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Support Groups Swanson Center 7224 W 400 N, Michigan City, IN 46360 1230 SR 2 W., LaPorte, IN 46350 .................................. 219-362-2145 ..................................................... after hour crisis line 855-325-6934 www.swansoncenter.org

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 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

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Transportation Pride Care Berrien County, MI ......................................................... 269-468-4111 Cass County, MI ............................................................. 269-783-0800 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. jfinnessy@visitingangels.com See our ad on page 39 WheelChair Express 635 E. Napier, Benton Harbor, MI 49023 ...................... 269-925-2143 medic1ambulance.org

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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 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 Air Wireless .......................................................... 219-326-5252 Watch Communications ............................................... 866-568-1518 Wi-Power ...................................................................... 877-877-6861

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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 Cass County Veterans Affairs Department 120 N. Broadway St., #215, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ............ 269-445-4472 www.casscountymi.org/VeteransAffairs.aspx 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 Healthcare & social based center designed around guests & caregivers’ needs. www.radhc.org

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Veteran Services South Bend Vet Center 4727 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46614 .......................... 574-231-8480 .................................................................................... or 877-927-8387 va.gov 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 County Courts Bldg., 320 W. High St. Elkhart, IN 46516 ........................................................... 574-523-2342 www.in.gov/dva/elkhart.htm 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 129 S. Main St., 3rd Floor South Bend, IN 46601 .................................................... 574-235-9978 www.in.gov/dva/stjoseph.htm

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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 Area Agency on Aging Region IV 2900 Lakeview Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085 ........................ 269-983-7058 or 877-660-2725 www.areaagencyonaging.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

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Council on Aging of Elkhart County 131 W. Tyler St., Ste.1A, Elkhart, IN 46516 ................... 574-295-1821 www.elkhartcoa.org Elkhart SCORE elkhart.score.org 418 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516 ............................. 574-293-1531 232 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 ............................ 574-533-2102 Greencroft Goshen Volunteers 1225 Greencroft Dr., Goshen, IN 46527 ........................ 574-537-4198 Many volunteer opportunities available. www.greencroft.org

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Volunteer Opportunities/Services Heritage Point Assisted Living & Memory Care 1215 Trinity Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 ...................... 574-307-9588 100% Memory Care, Sensory Oriented Activities & Individual Care Plans. www.HeritagePointRet.com See our ad on page 65 Kalamazoo/Southwest Michigan SCORE 80 W. Main St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 ..................... 269-344-1419 swmi.score.org Michiana SCORE 1030 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617 ............ 574-310-8097 michiana.score.org REAL Services - Foster Grandparent Program 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 ................ 574-284-7102 or (Indiana only) .......................................................... 800-552-2916 RSVP (through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend) serves St Joseph and Elkhart Counties 1817 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613 ......................... 574-234-3111 www.ccfwsb.org RSVP (through United Way of Porter County) serves LaPorte County 951 Eastport Center Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383 ............. 219-464-3583 www.nwivolunteer.org/programs/united-way-RSVP/ Senior Corps .................................... 317-226-6724 or 800-942-2677 www.seniorcorps.gov VolunteerMatch www.volunteermatch.org

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