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CareWell Services Southwest was designated 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.

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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

Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, d/b/a CareWell Services Southwest, will hold an electronic Public Hearing through Zoom, to seek input from the public about the needs of and available services for seniors in Barry and Calhoun counties as a part of its Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) with the Michigan Aging & Adult Services Agency. All interested parties are invited to provide input into the development of the AIP.

The Public Hearing will begin at 4:00 pm, on Monday, June 22, 2020. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by calling into the Zoom meeting at the following telephone number: 312-626-6799. The caller will be prompted to enter the meeting ID number: 979 0657 4343. READ MORE.

In order to protect the health of our clients and participants during the COVID-19 outbreak, CareWell Services Southwest has suspended all community programming and outreach, and closed its office to the public. The Senior Resource Call Center is open and ready to help you with any questions, concerns or needs as you shelter in place. Call us @ 269-441-0930.

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