AgeWell Services Eliminates Waitlists for Meals on Wheels and Senior Medical Transportation
Muskegon, MI — AgeWell Services of West Michigan is proud to announce that waitlists for both its Meals on Wheels and Senior Medical Transportation programs have been eliminated, ensuring faster access to critical services for older adults.
For the first time in recent years, eligible older adults in Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties can now receive home delivered meals or schedule transportation to essential medical appointments without delay.
“Removing these waitlists is a significant milestone for our organization and our community,” said Kris VanderStelt, Executive Director. “We know that timely access to nutritious meals and reliable non-emergency medical transportation directly impacts health, independence and quality of life for older adults. This progress allows us to meet needs when they arise, not weeks or months later.”
The Meals on Wheels program provides healthy, nutritious meals to adults 60 and older who are homebound in Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. The Senior Medical Transportation program provides safe, door-to-door and reliable transportation to non-emergency medical appointments for low-income Muskegon County residents 60 and older. Programs are donation based for eligible older adults; however, no one is turned away based on their inability to donate.
Eliminating waitlists reflects a combination of strategic investment, operational efficiency and significant community support. Increased capacity through volunteer engagement, program enhancements and community partnerships has enabled AgeWell Services to better meet growing demand.
“Community support has made this possible,” added Jennifer Drury, Community Engagement Director. “From volunteers and donors to local partners, this is a shared achievement that strengthens our ability to care for our older adult neighbors.”
Older adults or caregivers interested in enrolling in Meals on Wheels or Senior Medical Transportation services are encouraged to contact AgeWell Services to get started by calling (231) 755-0434 (option 1 for Meals on Wheels; option 2 for Senior Medical Transportation).
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About AgeWell Services of West Michigan
AgeWell Services provides essential support for seniors, including nutritious meals, wellness activities, and programs that promote independence and quality of life. Through its partnerships and dedicated volunteer network, AgeWell Services supports seniors each month with hundreds of rides to medical appointments, delivers thousands of meals to homebound seniors, and offers a variety of community-centered programs that foster connection, health and engagement.
For more information or to donate, visit www.agewellservices.org or call (231) 755-0434.
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