This program provides mobile eye care services to hundreds of at-risk homebound older adults in Wayne County, addressing high rates of vision issues and underutilization of care.. This program will be integrated into a home-based primary care program, allowing for a...
Region IV Area Agency on aging will launch a program to integrate social care referrals into primary care settings through the use of interoperable electronic medical records and social care platforms. The project will pilot sustainable billing models and improve care...
This program builds off the Primary Care at Home program and integrates access to palliative care services. Advanced practice providers will be embedded in home-based primary care teams to deliver palliative care to older adults. The program will serve 200 patients...
This grant will support the launch of a new PACE program serving five rural counties in Northeast Michigan. Funding will support startup operations including outreach, staffing, and transportation coordination for PACE Northeast Michigan.
To strengthen behavioral health care access and capacity, Sunrise PACE will hire a behavioral health nurse practitioner and social worker to provide in-person psychiatric services, including medication management and counseling, to underserved older adults. Using a...
To increase access to durable medical equipment for older adults in high-need areas, Family Network of Wyoming will refurbish and deliver durable medical equipment at no cost to uninsured individuals or those who have exhausted their benefits. The initiative will help...
To support older homeowners in Washtenaw County and address affordable housing needs, the Washtenaw Housing Alliance will launch a Shared Housing Program that matches vetted renters with older adults, enabling them to age in place longer. This initiative aims to...
To reduce the risk of falls among low-income older adults, the Return Home Safe program will connect individuals recently discharged from the hospital with home safety modifications, such as grab bars and improved lighting. The initiative, led by Habitat for Humanity...
This proposal will accelerate the development of the infrastructure needed to support statewide contracting for the Area Agencies on Aging, which will lead to more and higher quality services for older adults living in Michigan communities for years to come.
