September 7 is National Grandparents Day

by Pat Ocheltree, MiCAFE My concept of grandparenting has been significantly enlarged in the process of talking to many older adults through my work at Elder Law of Michigan! No longer do I think only of the loving grandparent figure who is able to help, influence and provide aspirations to their progeny! I talk with so many dear grandparents, particularly grandmothers, who are denying themselves in many ways in … Continue reading September 7 is National Grandparents Day

Elder Law of Michigan Speaks Up on Behalf of Older Crime Victims

by Ron Tatro, Vice President & COO Each year the Michigan Department of Corrections spends more than 2 billion dollars housing and management over 40,000 inmates. The Michigan Law Revision Commission and The Council of State Governments have spent the past year studying the Corrections system. This review has included how different parts of society is impacted and to what degree. Elder Law of Michigan … Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan Speaks Up on Behalf of Older Crime Victims

Advisory Council January Update

On January 13th and 15th the Elder Law of Michigan’s Senior Advisory Council convened via conference call to discuss how Elder Law of Michigan can build an ongoing relationship with clients. The Senior Advisory Council suggested different ways to communicate and engage with clients including how to connect with past clients and isolated seniors who are in need of services.  The Senior Advisory Council also … Continue reading Advisory Council January Update