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In this episode, Emma Case, Planning and Advocacy Specialist at The Senior Alliance, is joined by Toni Gingerelli, from the National Alliance for Caregiving. They talk about what the National Alliance for Caregiving is, and what kinds of services and support the NAC offers. You will find out about what a caregiver is, and how people become caregivers. We also learn about the latest survey of caregivers, and the changing demographics of age groups of caregivers, including how many more younger generations are having to become caregivers. They also discuss the advocacy work that NAC does on the Federal level to provide legislation and legal supports for caregivers around the nation, and how you can get involved in helping. Great information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance, and Blazing Kiss Media

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In this episode, which is the final episode of the two-part series, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance continues his conversation with Sandy Markwood, CEO of US Aging, the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. They discuss transportation issues for seniors, information and assistance for family members who are caring for seniors, and the role technology plays in senior care. They also talk about the changes that the COVID pandemic brought about in senior care, and what the future holds for senior living. Excellent information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, which is the first of a two-part series, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance is joined by Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging, the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Jason and Sandy discuss the many services and programs that USAging oversees, and how they support local Area Agencies on Aging like The Senior Alliance. They also talk about the critical work that USAging does in supporting and obtaining funding from the U.S. Government to help keep these programs running. Excellent information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, Emma Case, Planning and Advocacy Specialist at The Senior Alliance, is joined by Salli Pung, State Long Term Care Ombudsman. They discuss the role of the long term care ombudsman, how the program is funded, and how they help senior adults. You will also learn about legislation that will increase the funding for the ombudsman program so that they can increase the number of ombudsmen across the State of Michigan, how to get ahold of your local ombudsman if you need help, and how you can also help to volunteer. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance, is joined by Dave LaLumia, Executive Director of Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan (4AM), and Katie Wendel, Director of Planning and Advocacy at Ageways and a member of Silver Key Coalition, and Nikki Hartley, Government Relations Specialist at The Senior Alliance. They and Jason discuss the 2024 legislative session in Lansing, the elections, the State redistricting maps, and what to expect for Seniors in the coming year. You will also learn how to get involved in advocating for senior issues and how to contact your elected officials about laws and bills that you are concerned about. Excellent information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, Jason Maciejewski is joined by Chuck Jackson, Director of Wayne County Department of Senior Services. They talk about the nutrition program for older adults such as home-delivered meals – also known as meals on wheels, congregate meals and liquid meals. Jason and Chuck also discuss how many meals get delivered in Wayne County every day, the number of seniors who depend on these services, and the number of volunteers that are needed to keep this program running. They also hit on the very real need for more volunteers to help out, and how you can become involved. Great information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by the Senior Alliance, and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, Jason Maciejewski, CEO at The Senior Alliance, is joined by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Head of the Elder Abuse Task Force, Scott Teter, to discuss the work done by the Elder Abuse Task Force for seniors and families in Michigan. They discuss the new abuse reporting forms and how it improves communication with law enforcement over issues of suspected elder abuse in long term care facilities. They also talk about scams that are prevalent during the holiday season that try to steal money from elders, what to watch out for, and how to report suspicious activity. They also discuss some legislative bills that will create an Office of State Guardian that will help reform guardianship statutes and laws that will help seniors. Important information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance, is joined by David Linden of the Michigan Medicare Assistance Program. They talk about the services that MMAP offers older adults, what kinds of Medicare coverage programs exist, and how MMAP can help older adults save money on Medicare. David also talks about the open enrollment that is going on now through December 7th, and how older adults can make an appointment to have an MMAP counselor get in touch with them to discuss their plan options. You can also find out how you can become a volunteer counselor to help others with their Medicare coverage. Great Information! thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance, and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, Emma Case, Planning and Advocacy Specialist at The Senior Alliance, talks to Courtney Walsh, Program Manager of Hearken at The Senior Alliance. Hearken is an advocacy service that deals with seniors who are feeling social isolation and loneliness and connects them with services that can help. Courtney explains the different services that Hearken can provide, what to look for as identifiers for seniors who may need their services, and how much or how little someone may need from the program. Excellent information for those who need the services, as well as family members and caregivers who may be concerned about their loved ones. thesenioralliance.org. Produced by The Senior Alliance and Blazing Kiss Media.

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In this episode, Emma Case, Planning and Advocacy Specialist at the Senior Alliance, talks to Chelsi Rhoades, Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at Generations United, a national nonprofit group that helps support grandfamilies and kinship families. They talk about what a grand family or a kinship family is, and how Generations United works to bring generations together instead of isolating them. In the United States there are more than 8 million children living in households that are headed by grand-parents, and Chelsi explains what the needs are for those families and how Generations United helps to support them. They also talk about the advocacy work that is needed for grandfamilies and kinship families, and how you can get involved to help in your community. Great information!

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