Mason County Senior Services

09/24/2026

If you’ve experienced a fall, you’re not alone.

Use these tips from Council on Aging to start a conversation with your family and friends about how to protect yourself.

Your loved ones are powerful allies in falls prevention. Here's how to start the conversation and keep it going.

09/22/2026

Please share with anyone who may be interested. These two new positions will be a great resource for older adults in both Mason County and Manistee County.

09/22/2026

Removing clutter and improving lighting are two easy ways to reduce your risk of in your home.

Find more ideas on how to combat household hazards and keep your home safe from the Council on Aging.

Clear the way, light it up, have a seat, secure some support, and store for success. These tips can help keep you home safe and protect you from falls.

09/21/2026

Today marks the start of Falls Prevention Awareness Week (FPAW) Sept. 21-25, 2026. Stay safe with these tips.

09/18/2026

Your vision and hearing play an important role in good balance, which is needed for everyday activities to prevent falls. Check out these tips from Council on Aging to keep your eyes and ears healthy to prevent falls.

Being able to see and hear well are important for good balance. Follow these tips to make sure your eyes and ears are reducing your risk of falling.

09/15/2026

Taking more than one medication can increase the chance of side effects and medication interactions and raise your risk of . That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor regularly!

09/06/2026

Do you know your fall risk? Answer 12 easy questions using NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp® to see how you can maintain your independence and stay falls-free.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Answer a few quick questions to assess your risk of falling and get a personalized report to share with your health care provider.

09/05/2026

Fall marks the start of Open Enrollment and is an important time to review your Medicare coverage. Medicare and Medicaid plans can be confusing and challenging to understand. The Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is designed to help older adults, adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers understand, access, and apply for (or make changes to) their Medicare plan.

Open Enrollment occurs from November 1st to December 15th. With guidance from a SHIP Counselor through AAAWM, you can find what Medicare plan works best for your needs and determine any changes that need to be made to your coverage. Schedule a visit with the SHIP team today! Sign up at www.aaawm.org/ship or call us at (616) 456-5664.

Fall is in the air! And even though many of us will not be returning to the classroom, fall is the perfect time to learn something new and get connected to your community.

At the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM), we're here to meet you where you are, with resources to support your individual journey. Whether you're planning ahead for the future, seeking support for a loved one, or just looking to learn more, we can help!

We've put together a quick list of resources that you can use to discover something new this fall!

Read more at www.aaawm.org/article/fall-leaves-and-aging-with-ease-get-back-to-learning-with-aaawm.

08/26/2026

Know anyone dealing with chronic pain? This program is a phone call once/week to help manage pain.

08/26/2026

Here are the 7 things every family caregiver should know - but many don’t, from U of M.

Whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone