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Olmstead Decision and Resources
June 22 is the anniversary of the Olmstead Decision, an important supreme court decision aimed at improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities. What led to the Olmstead Decision? Two women in Georgia, Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, lived with mental and physical disabilities and found themselves in a vicious cycle where they would be sent to a state institution to…
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Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Michigan Chapter)
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! We’re excited to speak with Michelle Phalen, Program Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Michigan Chapter). The Alzheimer’s Association offers a broad range of free programs and services, funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, and advocacy efforts on behalf of Michiganders. AOTC: If you had to give an “elevator speech” about…
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Preventing Elder Abuse
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder Abuse is prevalent in the US and affects 1 in 10 older adults over the age of 60. We’ve covered the basics of elder abuse before on the blog. Today we’re going to focus on what we can all do to prevent elder abuse in our communities. Support Don’t be afraid to report…
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Seniors
June is Pride month! Pride is a chance to bring visibility to issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, offer support, and celebrate legal victories that allow for increased freedom. Last year on the blog we covered a variety of resources for LGBTQ+ seniors. Today we’re going to look at ways that community members and professionals can support LGBTQ+ seniors. In the workplace …
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Spotlight: Feonix Mobility Rising/AARP Ride@50+
May 26 is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Recently we talked with Alison Peterson, Community Development Manager for Feonix Mobility Rising. Through their AARP Ride@50+ program Feonix Mobility Rising not only provides assistance with transportation to medical appointments, their new Vaccinate Washtenaw program helps connect county residents with transportation to and from Covid vaccine appointments! Ahead of the Curve: If you had…
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