CareWell Services of Southwest Michigan

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CareWell Services Southwest was designated to serve Barry and Calhoun counties as an area agency on aging by the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging in 1996. We are a private, not-for-profit agency, serving Barry and Calhoun counties. Created under The Older Americans Act of 1965, area agencies on aging like CareWell Services administer programs that help older adults maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities.

Our mission is to promote health, independence, and choice for seniors, persons with disabilities and caregivers. We envision a community where people are cared for with dignity and respect.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Area Agency on Aging?

There are 16 agencies in Michigan created by the Older Americans Act and governed by the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency. We advocate for older adults and caregivers, administer funds to support programs and services, and identify needs and develop plans to enable older adults to maintain their independence with dignity through person-centered services.

What is CareWell Services Southwest?

CareWell Services Southwest is the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging serving Barry and Calhoun counties. The Older Americans Act of 1965 created agencies like ours at the federal, state, and local level to administer programs that help older adults maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities. We are a private, not-for-profit agency who provides information and access to services for older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers.

Why do you also refer to the Agency as CareWell Services Southwest?

In 2017 we filed a Doing Business as Certificate to use the moniker CareWell Services Southwest, which is the name you will hear most often. Legally, our name is Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, d/b/a CareWell Services Southwest.

Who is eligible for services from CareWell Services Southwest?

Any person age 60 and over who resides in Barry and Calhoun counties is potentially eligible for our services that are funded by either the Older Americans Act or the Older Michiganians Act. Persons over the age of 65 and younger adults 18 years of age or older with disabilities who meet income eligibility requirements and are medically eligible for nursing home placement may qualify for the MI Choice Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Program.

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People Say

“The [Aging Mastery Program] was actually profound for me. I am 70 years old and if I’m ‘lucky’ I may have 10 more ‘good’ years. The classes offered ways to make the years happier, healthier, and more worry free.”

AMP Participant

“I was quite reluctant, but after my first encounter with the Area Agency on Aging – it all changed! I am truly grateful to be one of the many to say thank you. I am able to stay in my home and continue to live life to the fullest!”

Miss Elizabeth

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CareWell Services’ next Policy Board meeting will be held on January 24, 2022 at 4:00pm, via Zoom,

instead of its regularly scheduled time of 5:30pm.

If you would like the Zoom invite, please contact Stacy Wines at wines@carewellservices.org.