Help Us Bridge the Gap

In Oceana, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties, there was a 19% increase of adults ages 60 and older over the last ten years. Thestate of Michigan now ranks the 14th highest population of elders in the United States, while at the same time Michigan’s population is declining. AgeWell Services has properly planned for this growth over…

The Wellness Center: Muskegon’s Hidden Gem for All Adults

You won’t find brassy blondes in tight leotards or Spandex-clad muscle heads. Instead the Wellness Center at Tanglewood Park provides holistic wellness opportunities for all adults, with a focus for those over the age of 55, to be nourished, active, learning and living independently! All at the pace they need and to accommodate any mobility…

This Giving Tuesday, Invest in Senior Health

Established in 2012, Giving Tuesday was created as a “day that encourages people to do good” in a way that is most meaningful to them. This looks different for everyone, but might include volunteering, making a charitable donation or sharing social media posts. Over the decade, Giving Tuesday has continued to grow. In a 24…

3 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity

A recent Harvard University study showed a strong link between regular physical activity and feeling a greater sense of purpose in life. This focus can help with longevity and a lower risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. 1. Happiness Regular exercise makes you happier. Studies have shown a consistent connection between happiness and physical…

Helping Seniors Keep Their Cool

High temperatures with high humidity can affect adults over the age of 60 more quickly and more intensely. Conditions like obesity, heart disease and some diuretic medications can make it harder to stay cool when the thermometer soars. Here are some simple things you can do to keep your cool. 1. Drink Water Avoid beverages…

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Heels for Meals & More was Outstanding!

To say the 8th Heels for Meals & More fundraising event was amazing would be an understatement. It was an absolute blast and definitely knocked our socks and shoes off! On Saturday, April 22, over 260 guests joined AgeWell Services of West Michigan to raise critical funds to support adults 60 and older in Muskegon,…

Spring 2023 Letter from the Director

The predictions all look grim. Demand for services is increasing dramatically, and we are burning through our funding faster than expected. For a service nonprofit like us, that means we could be forced to turn away people who need food, who need transportation, who need US! Imagine having to tell you grandmother at the family…

Making Wishes Come True

Many of us wish for things we would like to have or have happen. AgeWell Services’ Wish Lists are tangible items to help us support adults 60 and over. Generous donors have funded many wishes and made dreams come true. Since 2016, $38,017 has been donated to fund 24 wishes. From home delivered meals for…

A Holiday Tradition at AgeWell: From our art studio to your home

One of our favorite holiday traditions at AgeWell Services is the beautiful holiday card we send out, with a picture on the front from one of our local artists at the Tanglewood Park art studio. The warm and inviting artwork that graces the front of this year’s card was painted by Robert C. Burns. About…

Help us Celebrate Art Program Instructor Joy Hulst – She is now a Published Illustrator

About Joy Joy Hulst is our Art Program Instructor at the Wellness Center. Joy has been painting for 50 years and went to Aquinas College where she studied art. She is a member of the Lakeshore Visual Artist Collective where one of their projects is to do pop-up shows in Muskegon and Grand Haven where…

Benefits of Exercise for Seniors of all Ages – Yoga Spotlight

Sphinx, downward facing dog, tree pose, and cobbler’s pose. What do these words have in common? They are all poses that you may get to try when you experience a yoga class at AgeWell Services. What are the benefits of exercise for older adults in general, you may ask. According to the National Council on…

Moving and Motivation: AgeWell Services’ Wellness Center Exercise Classes Provide Help After Loss

By Lorraine Kinnucan Get Up! Get Dressed! Get Moving! This is the message that Sytsema Funeral Home suggested to me after the loss of my husband, Jerry. That was a year ago, and I have been faithful to that commitment because I had to go on. A friend had been coming to AgeWell Services’ Tanglewood…

The Wellness Center-It’s Not Just for Exercise

When you hear “the Wellness Center at AgeWell Services” what does that mean to you? Maybe it’s an exercise class with Francine, or a visit to the fitness room (with our four new machines). While physical fitness is an important part of what we do, the Wellness Center offers so much more! Read on to…

How Do Seniors Meet Other Seniors?

One of the most difficult aspects of aging can be the loneliness. Friends and family pass or move away, severing our social connections. Loneliness can be as dangerous for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. There are ways to connect with others. Technology can help us connect with friends and family who don’t…

New Wellness Center Fitness Equipment

A total of four new pieces of equipment purchased for the Wellness Center, three from Women Who Care funds and the other from Heels for Meals & More. Seated elliptical – Heels – $5,838 Hip Abductor/Adductor – WWC – $3,743 Ab machine – WWC – $2,500 Tricep machine – WWC – $2,900 The tricep machine…

5 Reasons to Visit The Wellness Center at Tanglewood Park

AgeWell Services invites you to redefine age! We provide vital connections to keep you nourished, active, learning, and living independently. That is our mission at AgeWell Services, but it especially comes to life when you step into the Wellness Center at Tanglewood Park. We focus on serving the whole person, not just one aspect of…

5 Steps for Helping Seniors Beat the Summer Heat

We’ve all heard it before: It’s not the heat, but the humidity. Seniors are especially vulnerable during those dog days of summer when the air feels like a coat of wet fur. Anyone can suffer from heat-related illnesses, but conditions like obesity, heart disease and even diuretic medications make cooling off even harder, especially for…

7th Heels for Meals & More: A Resounding Success!

After a two-year hiatus, the 7th Heels for Meals & More was an unparalleled success for people who attended and for the aging adults who will be served by the money raised. More than $68,410 was raised, including a $10,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor. “It was so amazing to see all the people…

Spring Brings New Things

Birds are chirping. Cloudy skies and cold weather have been replaced by blue skies and warmer temperatures. People are starting to emerge from their winter hibernation and spend more time outdoors. Soon the flowers will be blooming. Spring is here! Spring is the time of year we think about growth and change. The AgeWell Services…

Senior Strength Training: It is never too late to start

If you are taking exercise classes or using the fitness room, but neither include any sort of strength training, it might be time to switch it up a little bit. Strength training can play an important role in helping prevent age-related muscle loss and falls, promoting mobility, keeping your bones strong and helping to combat…