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Older Michiganians Day OMD 2015: A Voice for Michigan’s Aging
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On Tuesday June 2, 2015 hundreds of older adult advocates from across the state will converge on the east lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing to meet with their legislators and share their opinions, ideas and concerns regarding aging issues in Michigan.
“This is an exciting and energizing day for older adults and aging advocates,” said Tina Abbate Marzolf, CEO of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. “It’s a chance to meet face to face with decision makers and speak out on concerns and issues impacting older adults.”
The theme this year for Older Michiganians Day (OMD) is, “A Voice for Michigan’s Aging,” and advocacy will focus on issues such as the
Calendar of Events
Grieg’s Immortal Piano Concerto in A minor
Friday, June 26th at 8:00 pm
Performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.
Tickets are $25 or $10 students Call 586-286-2222
elimination of service wait lists, home accessibility, the expansion of the Program for the All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), elder abuse aware- ness and prevention, transportation issues, and caregiver support.
New this year will be a statewide webinar and conference call, scheduled to take place on Wednesday May 27, 2015 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm to help prepare attendees with advocacy tips and to provide an overview of the OMD Platform. In addition, all advocates from Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties will be eligible for a free t-shirt.
The final platform and more information on OMD can be found at www.oldermichiganiansday.com.
Space is limited and lunch tickets
Senior Power Day on Belle Isle
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
For seniors living in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County, the Senior Safety Summit will offer educational info, safety precautions and procedures to prevent home invasions, identify thefts and scams, parking lot thefts, and other crimes against seniors.
will go fast. Reserve your spot for this day of advocacy and complete your registration by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OM Dregistration. You can also reserve a ticket by contacting Ryan Cowmeadow at 248-262-1282, or rcowmeadow@aaa1b.com. When calling, please include: your name and full address, phone number and t-shirt size so that we can schedule a meeting with your legislator and mail you an advocacy platform in advance. Ticket registration will be available through May 27, 2015.
Thank you to our Exclusive Sponsor of OMD 2015
Public officials and law enforcement leaders will participate. “Vendor Village” will showcase products and services that support seniors and crime prevention. Breakfast, lunch and free giveaways will be provided. For more information, please call 313-872-2202.
Livingston Senior Power Day
Friday, August 7, 2015 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Pinckney High School
Vendors until 1:00 pm, presentations, live entertainment, and door prizes. Lunch served at noon (reservation required). Sponsored by the Livingston Consortium on Aging. For more information, call Mark Swanson
at 810-9323-4173, or visit the Consortium website at www.livingstoncoa.org.
Caregiver Expo
Saturday, October 17, 2015 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Suburban Collection Showplace Grand River Ave., Novi, MI
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Educational seminar, exhibitors, information, referral and advice
from the experts, on-site respite
care, morning refreshments, give- aways and raffle prizes. It’s free! For more information, call 800-852-7795, or visit www.michigancaregiverexpo.com.