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Use Your Farmers’ Market to Eat Healthy This Summer

by Christopher Jackson, JD While most think of Michigan as a manufacturing state, Michigan’s agricultural production continues to be a substantial economic contributor to the state. Although much of the agricultural products produced in Michigan are exported to other states and countries, this agricultural production still plays a vital role in supplying food to Michiganders. Farmers’ markets play a vital role in connecting consumers directly … Continue reading Use Your Farmers’ Market to Eat Healthy This Summer

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Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors

The Financial Exploitation of Our Elders, Culture, and Ageism: Part Three

by Lindsay Felsing, M.S.W., Director of Economic Security How Can You Prevent Elder Abuse? The first post in this series defined various types of elder abuse with an emphasis on financial exploitation. The second post examined why older adults are the frequent targets of financial exploitation as a potential symptom and microcosm of a societal problem: overarching, negative views of aging in America. Now, let’s … Continue reading The Financial Exploitation of Our Elders, Culture, and Ageism: Part Three

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Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, Take Action!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was first launched in 2006 to bring attention to the growing issue of elder abuse. WEAAD provides us an opportunity to share knowledge and resources about elder abuse, and engage in conversations on how to stop and prevent elder abuse from occurring. Every year, an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. And that’s only … Continue reading World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, Take Action!

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Housing Rights Center of Michigan

MSHDA Announces Lower Mortgage Interest Rates in Eight Michigan Select Cities

Five of Michigan’s hardest hit blight cities and three other cities showing a significant decline in housing sales have been selected for a $30 million set-aside of funds to provide lower interest rates to either first-time homebuyers statewide or repeat homebuyers in Targeted Areas. The homebuyer’s income must qualify and the property must be their primary residence and not exceed MSHDA’s MI First Home program’s sales price limit of $224, … Continue reading MSHDA Announces Lower Mortgage Interest Rates in Eight Michigan Select Cities

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FYI, Legislation, Michigan

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 executive budget for 2015, recommending the following: $5 million to increase in-home services and home-delivered meals for seniors $9 million for the MI Choice Waiver Program, which helps seniors and individuals with disabilities receive in-home care … Continue reading Governor Snyder’s State Budget Proposal Reinforces Making Michigan a “No-Wait State”

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Legislation, Michigan

Governor Snyder Seeks to Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors

On January 16, 2014 Governor Snyder gave his State of the State Address, part of which highlighted the numerous ways he seeks to create independence and improve the quality of life for seniors. He proposed making Michigan a “no-wait state” by increasing the funds dedicated to services such as Meals on Wheels and other in-home programs. Nearly 4,500 older adults are not receiving the in-home … Continue reading Governor Snyder Seeks to Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors

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