Resources Moving Seniors Downsizing Clean Outs Southeast Michigan

Agencies and Resources
for Aging Parents, Senior Housing, Elder Care Planning

Moving loved ones and their possessions is never easy. Let Fresh Start Moving
Support ease the transition during this difficult time.

Fresh Start Moving Support proudly provides senior moving services and estate and home clean outs in the metro-Detroit area including Royal Oak, Troy,
Rochester, Birmingham, Southfield and other areas in and around Oakland County Michigan

National Agencies for Aging Services

AARP Senior Housing Help: Information from the American Association of Retired Persons
about senior housing options. www.aarp.org/families/housing_choices

Area Agencies on Aging: A national organization committed to helping older adults live
independently and remain in their homes or communities as long as possible. Website offers
many links to services, publications and information. www.n4a.org

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Information about Medicare and Medicaid
services. www.cms.hhs.gov Phone: 1-800-633-4227

Children of Aging Parents: A non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing support
and referrals to caregivers of the chronically ill and elderly. www.caps4caregivers.org Phone: 1-
800-227-7294

Medicare Interactive: The Medicare Rights Center’s interactive website offers state-specific
information about Medicare covered services. www.medicareinteractive.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.: Resource for finding an attorney that specializes
in legal services for the elderly. www.naela.com

Nursing Home Compare: A tool on the Medicare website that compares nursing home
qualities, and offers a search feature to find facilities near you. www.medicare.gov/nhcompare

SNAP Senior Housing Locator: National on-line resource for locating all types of senior housing
in your area. www.snapforseniors.com/default.aspx?AffiliateId=101684

Local Metro-Detroit Agencies for Aging Services

Area Agencies on Aging: local websites for finding the best local, non-profit senior resources.

AAA 1-B – Southfield: www.aaa1b.com

AAA Detroit: www.daaa1a.org/DAAA

The Senior Alliance AAA1C – Wayne: www.aaa1c.org

Local Metro-Detroit Charities That Accept Furniture, Clothing, Household
Goods and Donations:

Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan: www.furniture-bank.org

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan: www.sunshinethriftstore.com/company/charities.htm
Call (586)465-0408 to schedule a pick-up.

Purple Heart Service Foundation: www.purpleheartfoundation.org/clothing_donation.asp?
page=img2 Call (734) 728-4560 to schedule a pick-up. (No furniture accepted.)

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: www.svdpdet.org/thriftmini.html
To schedule a pick-up, call 1-877-788-4623

Vietnam Veterans of America: www.scheduleapickup.com/Donation-Program

Articles and books on Senior Moves and Estate Planning:

“Moving Elderly Parents: Convincing Mom and Dad When They Don't Want To”: http://assisted-
living.aplaceformom.com/articles/moving-elderly-parents/

“Family Meetings and Elder Care Planning,” By Jeannette Franks, PhD: http://assisted-living.
aplaceformom.com/articles/elder-care-planning/

“Moving Seniors: Settling Into a New Home,” By Jeannette Franks, PhD: http://assisted-living.
aplaceformom.com/articles/moving-seniors/

"Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?" By Marlene S. Stum, [Publisher: University Extension
Services (February 1, 1999) ISBN-10: 1888440082] http://www.yellowpieplate.umn.edu/indexB.
html

Fresh Start Moving Support
Helping Metro-Detroit Families Manage Later Life Moves
248.505.1681