Finding the right information at the right time is essential to making quality decisions. You will find a highly detailed and comprehensive display of services, products, and information to help support the best lifestyle choices possible for yourself or a loved one. The Senior Resources Guide 7 Compass id a grass-roots, consumer-based, local-publication that has been serving older adults, their families, and caregivers for over 25 years.

Economic Re-development is at the heart of Cedarbrook Village in Mackinac City according to Craig Bonter, owners and developer. Bonter converted a hotel in assisted living and partnered with the area senior center to provide meals and other activities. Cedarbrook Village of Mackinac City brings freedom and choice to senior living. It starts with lovely individual apartments, available in studio, one and two bedroom suits.

Initiative: Alpena Village is a collaboration effort between Lutheran Homes of Michigan (LHM) Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM), and a group of private citizens from northern Michigan. Innovation: Three outstanding initiatives will give Aplena Village advantages that will benefit elders. First, Alpena Village will be the only senior housing development in Michigan that is located adjacent to a significant community college. The college already has programming especially designed for its community elders, and new opportunities and on the horizon Second Alpena Village will... (more)

The challenges and opportunities posed by an aging workforce is the focus of a two-day conference next month in Traverse City. Business, community, and non-profit leaders are invited to participate in the "Senior Summit Conference on Aging 2006" April 24-25 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Hosted by the Aging institute of Michigan (AIM), the conference's principal sponsors are AARP and the Traverse City area Chamber of Commerce. "Business and community leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve... (More)

MIHometown.org is a showcase for community development initiates in Michigan, promoting cities that are accessible, comfortable and attractive to the boomers and their aging parents. Communities all across Michigan are beginning to open their eyes to the benefits of serving our rapidly growing 50 years of age, or better, population and it is bringing communities together in new ways with a shared vision of the future. (More)