Chronic Illness Coalition Current Members
The members of the Chronic Illness Coalition are prepared to assist in most circumstances or need.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging - www.daaa1a.org Provides programs, services, and supports to senior citizens, persons with
disabilities and caregivers. 1333 Brewery Park Blvd, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48207 313-446-4444 Fax 313-446-4446
kalenieckir@daaa1a.org
Area Agency on Aging 1b - www.aaa1b.com The AAA1b is a non-profit agency responsible for services to more then 435,000
persons age 60 and older residing in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St Clair and Washtenaw counties.
29100 Northwestern Hwy #400 Southfield, MI 48034 248-357-2255 TWyllie@aaa1b.com
American Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.org
Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes
research, information and advocacy and conducts programs in all 50 states.
30200 Telegraph Rd # 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 248-433-3830 cscott@diabetes.org
Alternatives for Seniors - www.alternativesforseniors.com
A semi-annual senior housing and services directory.
26211 Central Park Blvd # 512 Southfield, MI 48076 248-350-0730 ex 205 charlene@alternativesforseniors.com
Huntington's Disease Society of America, MI Chapter - www.hdsa.org
Since its inception, the HDSA Coalition for the Cure has been the flagship of HDSA’s research program. 14600 Faust Ave
Detroit, MI 48223 313-272-5493 davidreusser@sbcglobal.net
Metro Health Foundation. The resources of the Metro Health Foundation are dedicated to meeting the community's health
care needs. The Foundation supports a wide variety of health related services for people of all ages.
333 W Fort Street, Ste 1370 Detroit, MI 48226 313-965-4220 theresasondys@aol.com
Michigan Polio Network. Post Polio Info, Have you survived Polio? Do you know someone who has?After years of stability,
many of us are finding ourselves faced suddenly and unexpectedly with new medical problems, now being referred to as "the
late effects of polio."
517 Oak St Rochester MI 48307
Myasthenia Gravis Association - www.mgadetroit.org
Providing support services to persons diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, a neuromuscular disease and their families.
17117 W 9 Mile Rd #910, Southfield, MI 48075 248-423-9700 mgadetroit1@sbcglobal.net
National Family Caregivers Association - www.thefamilycaregiver.org
Educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic
illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages
to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers. 10400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 500 Kensington, MD
20895-3944
1-800-896-3650 or 301-942-6430 info@thefamilycaregiver.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society-MI Chapter - www.nmss.org
Founded in 1948, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter serves more than 16,000 people with multiple
sclerosis and their families.
21311 Civic Center Drive Southfield, MI 48076 248-350-0020/800-243-5767 suzanne.cleage@mig.nmss.org
Pathways to Wisdom - Body, Mind, Spirit healing through counseling and/or healing energy.
1890 Crooks Rd Troy, MI 48084 248-404-9541
Scleroderma Foundation, Michigan Chapter www.scleroderma.org
To provide education and emotional support to people with Scleroderma and to stimulate and support research designed to
identify the cause and cure of Scleroderma as well as improve methods of treatment and to enhance the public's awareness
of this disease.
30301 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-865-7259 carolhilf@yahoo.com
Southfield Lupus Support Group - www.milupus.org
Improve the quality of life of people living with lupus. Increase awareness, provide educational programs.
248-559-0503 sylviaking248@aol.com.
The American Senior Gazette - www.seniorgazette.net
Free newspaper that provides information and resources for seniors and caregivers.
Promotes senior health fairs and seminars. (tel) 248-851-5168 (fax) 248-626-1215.
ikeengelbaum@comcast.net or answers@seniorgazette.net.
The Senior Alliance - Area Agency on Aging 1c www.aaa1c.org
Dedicated to preserving and enhancing the independence of older persons and individuals with disabilities in Western and
Southern Wayne County. 3850 Second St, 201 Wayne, MI 48184 800-815-1112 ckenzie@tsalink.org
Serving Seniors Inc - www.servingseniors.net
Private hire nurse geriatric care managers who help seniors continue independent living, transition to assisted living or
choose to receive good nursing home care. 212 Canterbury Rochester Hills, MI 48309 248-375-9125 nurse@servingseniors.
net
Simplify It, LLC - www.simplifyitllc.com
At "Simplify It" we can help you or a loved one organize and or downsize many areas of the home or office, we work with
seniors, small businesses, ADD and Alzheimer's to name a few. Best of all we can even coordinate moves. “Your Mess Is Our
Success” 7574 Watford West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248-417-4312 Theresa@SimplifyItLLC.com
Stessa Services, LLC - www.stessaservices.com
Information organizer, financial assistance for seniors. 248-489-9563. mjhillman@stessaservices.com
Total Transition Team - www.totaltransitionteam.com
We are a full service senior assistance and care management team that takes a holistic approach to helping seniors and their
families through what can be stressful and difficult times. 42490 Lakeland Ct Plymouth, MI 48170 734-927-4426
vdenkhuas@wowway.com
Case Management for Auto Accidents
Care Forward - www.careforward.com
Auto injury case management. 18000 W 9 Mile Rd, #400 Southfield, MI 48075 248-443-8900 djohnson@careforward.com
Construction Services
Recovery Construction Services, LLC
44720 Macomb Industrial Drive, Clinton Township, MI 48036 586-463-1788
Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program - http://www.jvs.org Dedicated to assisting older adults
with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to remain able, active and alert. 29699 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48076
248-559-5000 postrow@jvsdet.org
Financial and Insurance Services
Great Lakes Health Plan - www.glhp.com
Provides high quality, personalized health care programs to over 147,000 Michigan Medicaid beneficiaries residing in Berrien,
Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St.
Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren and Wayne counties. 17117 W. 9 Mile Road Suite 1600 Southfield, MI 48075
1.800.903.5253 krolando@glhp.com
McMahon and Associates, Ltd - www.buyltcinsurancenow.info
or visit www.ltcinsusa.com
Respecting the over 50 age group, we at McMahon and Associates, Ltd., are committed to facilitating the independence and
dignity of mature individuals. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial and built on the
highest level of integrity and service. We assure you that we are committed to providing you with prompt, courteous, high
quality service and a wealth of information about Long-Term Care services and insurance products. PO Box 806 Bloomfield
Hills, MI 48303-0806
248-844-9787 LTCINSUSA@AOL.COM
Wayne County Four Star Health Program - www.waynecountyfourstar.org
Health coverage programs for Wayne County Small Businesses.
2853 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48202 313-664-8844 rnowakow@hap.org
Home Care - Non-Medical
Affordable Home Care - www.affordablehomecare.org
20270 Middlebelt Rd., Suite 9, Livonia, MI 48152 800-968-8195 gloria@affordablehomecare.org
All Valley Home Care - www.allvalleyseniorcare.com
Helping to keep your loved ones at home.
441 S. Livernois Rd., Suite 160
Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-601-0777 mkelly@allvalleyhomecare.com
Comfort Keepers - www.comfortkeepers.com
Dedicated to providing non-medical in-home care that helps enrich lives and maintain the highest possible level of
independent living.
1130 Tienken Court # 203 Rochester Hills, MI 48306 248-651-9880 rochester@comfortkeepers.com
Home Instead Senior Care - www.homeinstead.com
Your local senior care expert: Alzheimer's care, personal care, bathing, housekeeping & companionship
16013 Middlebelt Rd. Livonia, MI 48154 734-525-5300 hisc430@aol.com
Visiting Angels - www.visitingangels.com
Provider of non-medical in-home care and assistance allowing individuals to live safely and independently in their own
homes.
25901 W 10 Mile Rd #136 Southfield, MI 48033 248-350-8700 visitingangels@comcast.net
Home Care - Skilled
Health Care Partners, Inc. www.healthcarepartnersinc.com
To be the recognized standard home health care organization that exceeds the expectations of our patients and clients, by
utilizing skill, knowledge and expert resources; to provide homecare that is meaningful, safe and respectful.
18000 W. 9 Mile Rd, #400 Southfield, MI 48075 248-358-1186 jcruz@healthcarepartnersinc.com
Metro Home Healthcare - www.metrohomehealthcare.com
A leading provider of comprehensive home health services to private individuals, case managers, insurance companies,
health maintenance organizations, nursing homes and hospitals.
15350 N Commerce DR # 100 Dearborn, MI 48120 313-336-6303 reesecharles@sbcglobal.net
Hospital Systems
Beaumont Infusion Pharmacy - www.beaumonthospital.com
21355 Melrose Ave # 6 Southfield, MI 48075 248-890-7056 aholt@beaumonthospital.com
Botsford Hospital - www.botsfordsystem.org
330 bed acute care community hospital offering extensive array of high-quality healthcare and related services, a regional
campus for MSU college of Osteopathic Medicine.
28050 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, MI 48336 248-442-7986 mgorchow@botsford.org
Legal Service
Jim Schuster, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts - www.JimSchuster.com
One of only seven certified elder law attorneys in Michigan. One of the first attorneys in Michigan to practice elder law. Jim
Schuster knows the ins and outs of the Michigan nursing home Medicaid system.
Jim Schuster can help you save up to 100% of your assets and still assure you will get the best care.
24330 Lahser Rd Southfield, MI 48034 248-356-3500
Levine, Benjamin, Tushman, Bratt, Jerris and Stein, PC - www.levinebenjamin.com
Specializing in Social Security disability, workers compensation and personal injury law firm.
27700 Northwestern Hwy #411 Southfield, MI 48034 800-675-0613 gbimberg@levinebenjamin.com
Neighborhood Legal Services-Elder Law & Advocacy Center
12121 Hemingway Redford, MI 48239 313-937-8291 kgraham@wcnls.org
Medical Equipment Provider
American Red Cross LifeLine - www.semredcross.org
Personal emergency response systems available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
100 Mack Ave. P.O. Box 44110 Detroit, MI 48244-0110 313-680-9933 odomj@usa.redcross.org
Direct Medical Equipment - www.directmedinc.com
Includes all of SE Michigan and offers a wide range of home assistance products such as Power Chairs, Scooters, Hospital
Beds, Mattresses, Walkers and more. 9282 General Dr # 150 Plymouth, MI 48170 800-828-1443 apollicella@directmedinc.com
Sheldon Medical Supply - www.sheldonmedicalsupply.com
Equipment to help you reach your full mobility potential, so you can do as much as possible. Our technicians will assess your
situation and fit you with the equipment and accessories that will meet your needs. 21 W Sanilac Sandusky, MI 48481 800-922-
5101 gbaranowski@sheldonmedicalsupply.com
Mental Health Services
Soka Services - www.sokaservices.com
In-home counseling and community resource service linkages.
28 N Saginaw Rd #813 Pontiac, MI 48342 248-451-0540 general@sokaservices.com
Physician Services
House Call Physicians - www.house-call-physicians.com
A medical group practice specializing in providing medical care at a patient’s home, senior apartment, assisted living, or
congregate-living area. We service Medicare patients residing in the Southeastern Michigan tri-county area. 24100 Southfield
Rd. Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48075 248-559-3400
Pharmaceutical Services
Beaumont Infusion Pharmacy - www.beaumonthospital.com
21355 Melrose Ave # 6 Southfield, MI 48075 248-890-7056 aholt@beaumonthospital.com
Rehabilitation Services
ASCEND (Always Striving to Create Environments which Normalize Disabilities) - www.blattsrehabilitation.com and
www.ascendtherapiesinc.org in Howell, MI 48843 517-546-7241 blattstu@msu.edu
Heartland Rehabilitation Services - www.heartlandrehab.com and/or www.heartland-pilates.com. Offers outpatient therapy in
six convenient locations: Birmingham, Livonia, Novi, Garden City, Southgate and West Bloomfield. Services include physical,
occupational and speech therapy as well as aquatic therapy, vestibular rehab, infrared light therapy, hand therapy, massage
therapy, weight management programs for adolescents and adults, Pilates based rehab. All clinics are drive-up-to-the-door
convenient and patients are seen same day or next day for first appointments. 6010 W. Maple Road, Suite 215 West Bloomfield,
MI 48322 248-767-8074
sthorpe@hcr-manorcare.com
American House Hazel Park - www.americanhouse.com
Senior residence with personal services available 777 E. Woodward Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-545-0707 ahhazelpark@comcast.net
American House Royal Oak - www.americanhouse.com
Independent Retirement Apartments with assistance available. 1900 N. Washington Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-585-2550 ahro1@comcast.net
Oakwood Common Retirement Community - www.oakwood.org/oakwoodcommon
(use your back browser arrow to return to the CIC website from Oakwood Common's website).
16351 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, MI 48120-1119 313-253-9600 amal.bazzy@oakwood.org
Universities
Madonna University - www.madonna.edu
Your success is our greatest achievement. 36600 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia MI 48150 800-852-4951 shasenau@madonna.edu
Individual Members
Barb Lamendola
James Karagon
John Pedit
Deri Mitchell
Jeanna Saccaro
The Chronic Illness Coalition
21311 Civic Center Dr., 2nd Fl
Southfield, MI 48075
1-800-905-8862