Families in crisis frequently think the only choice for their loved one is a nursing home. But there are alternatives. Valley Area Agency on Aging (VAAA) currently receives funding from Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) to provide MI Choice Program services.

The goal of the program is to help eligible persons to obtain the services they need to live at home as independently as possible. A comprehensive array of supportive services is provided under the direction of a care management team of both a nurse and a social worker. Our purpose is to prevent an unnecessary move into a nursing home.

To qualify for these services you must:

Be a current resident of Genesee, Lapeer, or Shiawassee Counties
Be age 18-64 if disabled or age 65+ if elderly
Are unable to take care of their needs, and family and friends cannot provide the level of care needed
Care needs must meet Nursing Facility Level of Care
Must meet program financial eligibility criteria

If you, or if you know of someone who may benefit from this program, please call the Valley Area Agency on Aging Information & Assistance Department at (810) 239-7671, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.