AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services (Area Agency on Aging 1-B)

Medicare Open Enrollment starts in exactly one week! Now’s the time to review your options. Our certified MMAP counselors offer free, one-on-one support to help you navigate your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan choices. Assistance is available throughout southeast Michigan at senior centers, libraries, and other community venues. Visit AgeWays.org or call 800-803-7174 to schedule your appointment today!

Have you registered yet? Don’t miss out on our FREE webinar where we'll dive into What's New in Medicare for 2025! Join the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program team at AgeWays on October 22nd from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Visit https://lnkd.in/edPsA-xR to secure your spot!

Empower Your Voice! Join AgeWays for a Senior Services Legislative Conversation! Register today at https://lnkd.in/gQtp-Ktj #SeniorServices #LegislativeAction #AgeWays

Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day by sharing stories of resilience from American Indian elders through the Native Elder Storytelling Project. These stories from the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) offer insights into their lives, culture, and the programs that have shaped their journeys. Let’s take a moment to listen and learn from their wisdom, honoring their contributions and preserving their legacies. Watch more stories here: https://lnkd.in/gpQmzYGS #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeElders #AgingWisdom #ElderStories

Ready for Open Enrollment? Join the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program team at AgeWays for a FREE Zoom webinar! We’ll explore What’s New for Medicare in 2025 and ensure you’re informed before Open Enrollment (October 15–December 7). Don't miss out on this essential session! Register today by visiting https://lnkd.in/edPsA-xR

🧠🌈 Join the Alzheimer's Association for Alzheimer's Out Loud: A Webinar on Brain Health for LGBTQ+ Individuals! Hear from experts and community leaders as they discuss cognitive health disparities, social relationships, and the evolving LGBTQ+ experience in aging and dementia. 📅 Thursday, Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m. EST. 🖥️Free and virtual via Zoom! ✨Register now to secure your spot. #AlzheimersOutLoud #LGBTQHealth #BrainHealth #DementiaAwareness

Today’s Family Caregivers Learn, Link, and Lunch event was a tremendous success! We are so grateful to everyone who attended and shared their stories. Your strength and connection remind us that we’re not alone in this journey. A special thank you to our incredible speakers and exhibitors for providing invaluable resources and support.With expert presentations on legal topics and Alzheimer’s care, plus insights from our keynote speaker, Christy McDonald, we hope you left feeling inspired and empowered to continue your caregiving journey.For more information and resources, call us at (800) 852-7795 or visit AgeWays.org to see how we can assist you and your loved ones further. Let’s continue supporting caregivers together!

Join AARP Michigan, America Walks, and Walk 2 Connect for a Walk Audit Workshop in Ann Arbor! Learn how to enhance walkability, livability, and public transit for all ages in your community. Don't miss this chance to engage in advocacy and create lasting change! 📅 Thursday, October 24 🕒 12-5 PM 📍 Ann Arbor District Library. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gV92_vva

🌟 It's Active Aging Week! 🌟 Active Aging is about embracing life at every stage, and it starts with nurturing all dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Professional, Social, Spiritual, and Environmental. Whether it's learning something new, moving your body, or connecting with others—your future self will thank you. How will you honor your wellness today? #ActiveAgingWeek #WellnessJourney #AgingWithPurpose

It was a long time coming, but on Nov. 5, Washtenaw County voters will have a chance to vote on a millage to support senior services in the county. For years, advocates in the aging-services network and allies have been pushing for the county to establish a dedicated funding source for senior services. The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in July to bring the 0.5-mil millage proposal to voters. According to the US 2020 Census, 21% of Washtenaw County, or 72,000 people, are 60 years and older. They are the county’s fastest growing age demographic. If passed, the millage will raise around $11 million in the first year. AgeWays is a key source of funding for senior services in the county, but the growth of the older adult population means the need is greater than the available money. “We support the passage of a senior millage in Washtenaw County to build on the incredible work of the aging network in meeting the needs of the older adult population,” says Stephanie Hall, Assistant Director of Planning and Advocacy at AgeWays. “This millage will allow providers to expand their services, reach the underserved, and keep up with the growing older adult population in the county.” The millage could support initiatives like chore services, assistive devices in the home like grab bars, transportation, health and wellness programs, and social and recreational opportunities, among others. A 0.5 mil translates to $.50 per $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. So, if a home has a taxable value of $200,000, the new tax would amount to $100 per year. If a home’s taxable value is $400,000, the tax bill would be $200. If the millage passes, an Office on Aging would be created to take proposals for funding from aging-services and other organizations that serve older adults. Gary Munce is the chairperson of Say Yes to Seniors Washtenaw, which has been pushing for the millage proposal. He says gaps in funding for critical services for seniors drove the initiative, but it took four years to get enough votes to place the millage proposal on the ballot. Developing relationships with various organizations, along with new lawmakers on the board who support more funding for seniors, and real data showing a need finally resulted in a win, Munce says. “It’s not just one group or person putting forth the idea of a senior millage; it’s a collaborative effort,” he says. “In 2020, our effort to get it on the ballot wasn’t successful. It wasn’t the right time or the right people.” Washtenaw would be Michigan’s 75th county to get a senior millage if it passes in November. We hope it does.