Save the Date for the 6th Annual Call to Justice Awards!
Please join us for the 6th Annual Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Awards! These are two special events honoring four individuals around the state that have made significant and…
Boot Camps Are Back!
Boot Camps are back! Let us help you shape up your knowledge on various topics that apply to older adults and people with disabilities. Many of you have attended our…
Free E-Booklet Download: After the Loss of a Loved One
Since 1990, Elder Law of Michigan's Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors has counseled thousands of older people about the decisions and issues following the death of a close friend of…
Employee of the Month: Audra Ellis
Audra Ellis is the Outreach Specialist for MiCAFE (Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly). MiCAFE provides benefit application assistance to seniors over 60. Its focus is on food…
10 Ways to Stay Warm This Winter
by Char Brooks, J.D. As we all know, this winter has been epic in terms of unpredictable and frigid weather. The groundhog has seen his shadow so we’ve got at…
President Obama Signed the Farm Bill into Law at Michigan State University
by Lindsay Felsing, MSW; Director, Economic Security You may have heard about President Obama coming all the way to Michigan State University to sign the Farm Bill into law last…
Legislative Update Pertaining to Seniors
There are multiple pieces of current legislation that could be of interest to older adults and organizations that work with older adults. We regularly track these pieces of legislation, and…
Governor Snyder’s State Budget Proposal Reinforces Making Michigan a “No-Wait State”
The recent release of Governor Snyder's FY 2015 budget reinforced the importance of making Michigan a "no-wait state" for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Last week, Governor Snyder announced his…