Older Michiganians Day 2019

Date / Time

Wednesday May 15th, 2019
10:30 am - 1:45 pm

About the Event:

Each year, the AgeWays participates in the Older Michiganians Day Rally held on the lawn of the Capitol Building. This very important annual advocacy event helps give seniors a voice and help legislators understand both the needs and the voting power of seniors.

Older Michiganians Day gives seniors and advocates a chance to:

• Participate in a rally on the East Lawn
• Hear from important keynote speakers
• Meet with state legislators
• See the presentation of Michigan Community Service Awards
• See the presentation of the Senior Citizen of the Year Award

Important Platforms for legislative action:

• Eliminating wait lists
• Preventing elder abuse
• Improving accessibility for seniors within their homes and communities
• Supporting caregivers

Free tickets are available, which include a complimentary box lunch. To attend, contact the AgeWays Advocacy Department at advocacy@AgeWays.com  or  (248) 262-9232.

Location
East Lawn, State Capitol