Older Michiganians Day Rallies

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Decisions made in Lansing have a direct and far-reaching impact on the quality of life for seniors in Michigan. Each June, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B participates in the Older Michiganian’s Day Rally held on the lawn of the Capitol Building. This very important annual advocacy helps give seniors a voice and help legislators understand both the needs and the voting power of seniors.

The 2010 Older Michiganian’s Day Platform focuses on five main themes.

1. Ensure funding for long-term care programs. These programs have suffered recent cuts and further cuts need to be prevented

2. Pass elder abuse laws. More than 20 elder abuse laws are before legislators. If they become law, these bills would help protect against both physical and financial abuse and exploitation.

3. Invest in prevention programs that can save the state money. Programs that help prevent and lessen the impact of some of the common diseases associated with aging can help lower health care, Medicaid and nursing home costs.

4. Make Michigan a retirement destination of choice. Legislators should support legislations that embraces and retains an aging population. Retirees bring a lot of moneyinto the economies of the states they call home. Seniors are currently a $32 billion economic force in Michigan.

5. Reform Michigan’s government and tax system. Raising revenue and operating government in a more cost-effective way can help fund the much-needed state services that older Michiganians need.

Older Michiganian's County Events:

Livingston County
Senior Power Day
Thursday, August 5
5:00 - 8:30pm
Friday, August 6
9:00am - 3:00pm
Brighton High School
7878 Brighton Road
Brighton, MI

Senior advocates will be on hand to discuss the Older Michiganian's Day platform at the event.

Macomb County
Senior Fun Festival
Wednesday, June 16
10: a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Gibraltar Trade Center
237 N. River Road, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

Senior advocates will be on hand to discuss the Older Michiganian's Day platform at the event.