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Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Blanck

By Ron Tatro, Vice President What do you say about a colleague who comes to work every day with a smile and positive attitude? You say thank you, and what a pleasure it is to work with them. My colleague, Jennifer Blanck, brings those traits with her to work each day. Jennifer joined Elder Law of Michigan in response to an opportunity to join the Elder Law of Michigan team utilizing her bilingual … Continue reading Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Blanck

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The Importance of Companionship

By Abigail Haller, Screening Integration Coordinator   As we age, we begin to fall away from daily interactions with others. Children grow up and move away, we retire, and we might not be able to keep up with our favorite hobbies like we used to. Communication with others keeps our minds focused and give us experiences that helps us stay emotionally versed. Changes with aging can be overwhelming and … Continue reading The Importance of Companionship

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Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Michelle Jackson

By Denise Keiser, Fund Development Specialist Meet Michelle Jackson, or “Mishy,” as she’s commonly known around the office. Michelle is recognized as a self-starter who believes that the best part of her job is developing and nurturing relationships with her clients and colleagues. As an Economic Security Team Member and MMAP counselor at Elder Law of Michigan, Michelle delivers compassionate and comprehensive Benefits Access Counseling to older adults in need of economic support. … Continue reading Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Michelle Jackson

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Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Kim Hill

By Nicholas Goodman, MiCAFE Network Specialist Although she prefers to work behind the scenes, Kim Hill is a strong component of the wheels that keep our office turning. As a member of the Elder Law of Michigan team for 13 years, Kim is a wealth of knowledge about the history of our organization. Her tenure grants her the title of second longest-serving team member. Here are some interesting … Continue reading Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Kim Hill

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Recap: Call to Justice Awards 2018 Honors Elizabeth Zeldes

By Ron Tatro, Vice President  On August 29, 2018, Elder Law of Michigan honored Elizabeth Zeldes, a Kent County Certified Public Accountant, for her efforts in working to support seniors through financial planning and services.  The Joe D. Sutton Call To Justice Awards honor those that share the mission of Elder Law of Michigan to advocate for, educate, and assist those in need, with a continued focus on older adults and person with disabilities.  Ron Tatro, … Continue reading Recap: Call to Justice Awards 2018 Honors Elizabeth Zeldes

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Recap: Call to Justice Awards 2018 Honors Traci Ruiz

By Jay Tomic Bobas, J.D., Managing Hotline Attorney   On August 15, 2018, Elder Law of Michigan honored Retired Lansing Police Department Lieutenant Traci Ruiz with the 2018 Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Award for her elder abuse prevention work.   The Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Awards honor those that share the mission of Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. to advocate for, educate, and assist those in need, with a continued focus on older … Continue reading Recap: Call to Justice Awards 2018 Honors Traci Ruiz

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Recap: Call to Justice Awards 2018 Honors Karla Fales

By Ron Tatro, Vice President  On August 29, 2018, Elder Law of Michigan honored Karla Fales, CEO of CareWell Services Southwest, Area Agency on Aging, for her contributions in working to support and protect seniors in Calhoun and Barry County. The Joe D. Sutton Call To Justice Awards honor those that share the mission of Elder Law of Michigan to advocate for, educate, and assist those in need, with a continued focus … Continue reading Recap: Call to Justice Awards 2018 Honors Karla Fales

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(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Consumer group urges special congressional committee to develop solution to multiemployer pension crisis

Via Pension Rights Center By Emily Gilbert As a result of a misguided law passed in 2014 to ostensibly “save” pension plans, the Treasury Department announced last week that it has provisionally approved an eighth application from a multiemployer pension plan seeking to slash the benefits of vulnerable retirees as a way of balancing its books. The Teamsters Local 805 plan headquartered in New York – … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Consumer group urges special congressional committee to develop solution to multiemployer pension crisis

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Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Ron Tatro

By Jennifer Blanck, MiCAFE Network Coordinator Ron Tatro wears many hats at Elder Law of Michigan. He joined the team over 10 years ago. He is the Vice President of Elder Law of Michigan and Director of the Michigan Elder Justice Coordinating Council (MIEJCC). During his time at Elder Law of Michigan, his favorite project has been working on Elder Abuse Prevention activities and his proudest moment at Elder Law of Michigan  … Continue reading Meet the Team, Staff Spotlight: Ron Tatro

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Sweetest Seniors

By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member  Get ready all ye who are romantic at heart! This year Sweetest Day is October 20th, always the third Saturday in October and celebrated in the Midwestern and parts of the Northeastern United States. You may think this is just a holiday created to increase the sale of candy and other romantic deeds. However, in 1922, philanthropist Herbert Birch Kingston started … Continue reading Sweetest Seniors

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