by Audra Ellis, Tri-County Community Partner Liaison, MiCAFE 31 Days of Giving is a community service campaign Elder Law of Michigan started last year. Our goal is to provide 31 days of consecutive service work to our community. Last year, our staff provided 23 days of service and were able to assist many different organizations and give back to our community. The campaign also built stronger … Continue reading ELM’s 31 Days of Giving
by Char Brooks, J. D., Project Healthy Living Coach and Attorney I had the privilege of interviewing Marv Bromley J.D who has been a volunteer attorney with ELM since 2009. His past experience was impressive! Read on to learn about the wealth of legal experience Marv brings to ELM and our clients. Question: What did you do before you came to ELM? “I have been a licensed attorney … Continue reading Featured Volunteer: Marv Bromley, J.D.
by Ron Tatro, Vice President, Administration and Center for Elder Rights Advocacy Elder Law of Michigan is well known for its direct services to older persons throughout Michigan. Every day, staff works with these clients to resolve legal issues, help them to understand their pensions, sign them up for food and economic benefits, and teach them how to live healthier. However, Elder Law does much more … Continue reading Behind the Scenes
by Char Brooks, Project Healthy Living Coach and Attorney I knew it was time to honor Kim Hill as Employee of the Month, but interviewing her for this article was frustrating. Why? Because Kim is a woman of few words; she is honest and humble. However, as the second longest employee here, Kim is a treasure trove of all things ELM. We honor her as Employee … Continue reading Employee of the Month: Kim Hill
by Audra Ellis, Tri-County Community Partner Liaison, MiCAFE This summer I attended an event for the United Way Campaign. This campaign was to encourage State Employees to donate to one of the United Way certified non-profit organizations, of which Elder Law of Michigan is one. During these types of events, I tend to walk around to other booths to see what other programs and resources … Continue reading ELM’s Adventure with Habitat for Humanity
by Keith Morris, President and CEO, Elder Law of Michigan This past Thursday, I was reminded of why I do the work that I do. While traveling to Washington, DC on a small plane, I was fortunate enough to sit next to a nice lady who had flown to Lansing to help her father, who has dementia. She and her four siblings were trying to … Continue reading They are my parents and I’d do anything in the world for them.
By Christine Steinmetz, Hotline Attorney This post is the second part of a series of blog posts. Part one can be found here. In our last blog, we discussed what exactly a Durable Power of Attorney document is and the first four steps you can take to draft one. As we discussed previous, a Durable Power of Attorney allows you to make decisions and designate your … Continue reading Steps To Take Before Drafting a Durable Power of Attorney For Finances – Part Two
by Char Brooks, Project Healthy Living Coach and Attorney Known for his technical expertise as well as his incredibly patient way of dealing with staff and clients, Chris Jackson is our Communications Coordinator, Project Administrator, and an Attorney. Many of us refer to him as “Action Jackson” because he is able to get so many things done at one time efficiently with a smile. He … Continue reading Employee of the Month: Chris Jackson
by Keith Morris, President, Elder Law of Michigan At Elder Law of Michigan, we are always looking for ways to provide better service to our clients. Starting October 1, 2014, we will be changing the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors in response to feedback from our clients. Beginning Wednesday, October 1, 2014, the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors will become a more traditional hotline–with our legal … Continue reading Making a Good Thing Better: When is a Hotline Not a Hotline?
by Harriet E. Harris, JD, MiCAFE Regional Manager National Senior Center Month is celebrated every year in September. The 2014 theme is: Senior Centers: Experts at Living! According to the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), a division of the National Council on Aging, every day 1 million older adults participate in programs at their local senior centers. This connection to indispensable programs at these … Continue reading It’s National Senior Center Month! Elder Law of Michigan thanks its many senior center partners!
