NASUAD Asks for Congressional Action on Elder Justice Act

The Executive Director of the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, Martha Roherty, wrote a letter to the editor of the Washington Post imploring Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act. The letter was written in response to a Washington Post article published on August 4th regarding the abuse, fraud, and isolation that a Virginia senior faced from the people she trusted most. Early … Continue reading NASUAD Asks for Congressional Action on Elder Justice Act

August 20, 2014Leave a comment

Health, MiCAFE, Michigan, Money and Finances, Nutrition, Uncategorized

Breaking: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans rely on Food Aid Programs

Feeding America has released its Hunger in America 2014 study. Contributors to the report include 3 local Michigan food banks: Food Gatherers, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, and Food Bank of South Central Michigan. According to the report’s findings, Feeding America and its network of food banks helped provide assistance to 46.5 million Americans, including 7 million seniors, in 2014. National Geographic has an excellent article regarding the study, which includes the … Continue reading Breaking: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans rely on Food Aid Programs

August 19, 2014August 19, 2014Leave a comment

Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Money and Finances

A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

By: Sandra Wisnewski, JD The Mid-America Pension Rights Project assists clients with pension and 401(k) issues. There are no age or income restrictions and there is never a charge for the services. The Pension Project works to find answers and solutions to your pension-related problem. Just ask Mr. P. Mr. P and his wife lived in a mobile home. They lived on a modest income, … Continue reading A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

elderlawofmiAugust 15, 2014September 2, 2014Leave a comment

Nutrition, Staff and Volunteers

Project Healthy Living: Participants in Motion

By: Char Brooks, JD One of the joys of facilitating Project Healthy Living classes is watching my participants change their eating and exercise habits, sometimes within the first couple weeks of class. Just coming to class and being willing to consider making a lifestyle change is a big deal in my eyes. I cannot tell you how many people come to my class with … Continue reading Project Healthy Living: Participants in Motion

elderlawofmiAugust 13, 2014August 13, 2014Leave a comment