Visiting Angels Plymouth-Canton is proud to serve aging loved ones and their families in the city of Detroit, MI. This sprawling and storied city that sits on the banks of the Detroit River now has just over 600,000 residents, which is down from 1.85 million at its peak in the 1950s. 

Detroit “Motor City” has played an incredibly important role in our nation’s history and is home to the Ford Motor Company, and includes other global automakers like General Motors, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), making it a global automotive powerhouse. Detroit is also the birthplace of Motown Records, which helped bring rise to superstars like Diana Ross & the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5,  and the list goes on. This cultural mecca also includes a long list of additional attractions and experiences for aging loved ones and their families to enjoy. 

Recreational Opportunities

In addition to exploring Detroit’s rich history, the city boasts a long list of additional opportunities such as the Detroit Institute of Art, the Henry Ford Museum that houses the Rosa Parks bus, the limo John F. Kennedy was riding in when he was shot, and the chair Abraham Lincoln was shot in, the Motown Museum, and the historical Fox Theatre. On a nice spring or summer day, the Detroit Zoo, Campus Martius Park, and Bell Isle are incredible places for families to visit. 

Senior Housing Options

Family members can rest assured there is a long list of safe and affordable housing options for seniors that include Woodbridge Senior Village, River Town Senior Apartments, Morton Manor Senior Apartments, and Friendship Meadows Senior Apartments. 

Medical Facilities 

As seniors age, it's crucial to have easy access to medical facilities. Detroit is home to the nationally-renowned Henry Ford Hospital, and the city of Ann Arbor is just a short 36 miles away where award-winning medical facilities like the University of Michigan Hospital are located. 

Transportation 

Seniors can enjoy easy mobility in Detroit by accessing one of the city’s various transportation systems such as Rosa Parks Transit Center, Detroit Bus Service, Trinity Transportation, and GO Seniors Transportation. In addition, Visiting Angels Plymouth-Canton caregivers are ready and able to transport clients to medical appointments, to the grocery store, social engagements, and more. 

Supportive Organizations 

Detroit is dedicated to its aging population, and seniors will find several senior centers sprinkled throughout the city such as St. Patrick Senior Center, LA SED Senior and Youth Center, Hannan Center, Williams Senior Citizens Center, and the Community House. Each senior center offers its own programming but common activities include cardio drumming, yoga, tai chi, bingo, community meals, and more.  

Detroit strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for senior citizens and their families. Our caregivers are ready and able to support your family in Detroit when the time is right. 

 

Contact us today for a free consultation to inquire about senior in-home and palliative care in Detroit, Michigan. 

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