Older Michiganians Day 2009 A Big Success!

June 24 Rally held on the Steps of the Capitol
Older Michiganians Day 2009 was a rally on the steps of the State Capitol
in Lansing on June 24, 2009 to advocate on issues and programs that
affect older Michigan residents.  Approximately 600 senior advocates
from around Michigan attend
ed the rally and discussed the platform of
recommendations for  the Governor and Michigan Legislature to follow.

See the public policy platform of Older Michiganians Day 2009,
Senior
Solutions to Help Michigan Weather the Economic Storm.  

The platform contain
ed three basic strategies to help Michigan prioritize
state support for older adults in a way that best meets the challenges and
opportunities presented by the economic climate and aging of the
population.

Do Legislators, the Governor, and state officials really listen to seniors
and follow the platform?  See for yourself by viewing the OMD 2008
Report Card issued by the Older Michiganians Day Steering Committee.  
Click here to view the report card.


For more information, or to be a part of Older Michiganians Day 2010
contact:

Mary Ablan
Michigan Association of Area Agencies on Aging
6105 St. Joseph Highway, Suite 204
Lansing, Michigan 48009
(517) 886-1029
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