Advocate

Area Agency on Aging Association of Michigan

AAANM is part of the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan (AAAAM). AAAAM helps distribute information on older adult issues in Lansing and coordinates advocacy efforts across the State. The AAAAM website contains information on current legislative issues that are of interest to older adults. You can visit the AAAAM website at https://mi-seniors.net.

*Michigan Senior Advocates Council (MSAC) is a group of senior leaders (“delegates”) who travel to Lansing monthly from across the state. Delegates study senior issues and inform elected officials devoting a significant portion of each meeting to visiting legislators’ offices and talking with them and their staff.

Older Michiganians Day

Each June older adults from throughout the State gather in Lansing for Older Michiganians Day. This day provides an opportunity to talk with your legislator about issues and programs that affect older adults. Information on Older Michiganians Day can be found at  https://www.oldermichiganiansday.com.

You too can be an advocate! It’s important to make your voice heard. The following tips can help you when contacting legislators and government officials. Remember one phone call, letter, email or in-person meeting can have an impact!