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In this episode, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance, talks to Dr. Thomas Jankowski, Board Chair of The Senior Alliance. Dr. Jankowski is also the Associate Director of Research at The Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University.  Jason and Dr. Jankowski talk about the purpose and focus of Gerontology. They also discuss the future of aging, how the senior population is going to impact society, and how society might impact aging. There are some major issues ahead for our senior population that Jason and Dr. Jankowski explore in depth, including housing and advocacy for family caregivers. Excellent information!

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In this episode, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance talks to Dr. Thomas Jankowski, Board Chair of The Senior Alliance. Dr. Jankowski is also the Associate Director of Research at The Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University. They discuss how the Board of Directors of The Senior Alliance functions, and makes decisions on the various roles the Senior Alliance fulfills. They also talk about the different committees of The Senior Alliance and the Officers of the Board. The Senior Alliance is a large Area Agency on Aging, and this episode will give you behind-the-scenes insights into how the Agency operates and decides to function. And you can learn how you can become part of those committees and the board itself. Great information!

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This episode is the third of a three-part series on AARP Michigan. In this segment, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of the Senior Alliance, again interviews Lisa Dedden Cooper, Manager of Advocacy at AARP Michigan. In this episode, the subject is brain health and the work AARP of Michigan is doing to support those with forms of dementia. You’ll learn about the Stay Sharp program that AARP has introduced, and the focus AARP has placed on women, who are 2/3 more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and are also 60 percent of caregivers to people with dementia. You can also find out how AARP Michigan supports brain health for everyone in the state.

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This episode is the second of a three-part series on AARP Michigan. In this segment, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of the Senior Alliance, interviews Lisa Dedden Cooper, Manager of Advocacy at AARP Michigan, and their discussion is all about advocacy.

Lisa talks about the situation with voting rights and how the demand for I.D. might impact seniors, the need for better and more reliable broadband internet throughout the state, how volunteers help out in numerous areas with AARP, and the ongoing fight against age discrimination, particularly for women in Michigan. You’ll also find out how you can get involved with AARP in your own community.

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This episode is the first of a three-part series on AARP Michigan. In this first segment, Jason Maciejewski, CEO of the Senior Alliance, interviews Lisa Dedden Cooper, Manager of Advocacy at AARP Michigan. We get an overview of AARP and the services they provide. Learn about how AARP started back in the 1930s and how it has grown nationwide since then.

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Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance, the area agency on aging serving Western and Southern Wayne County, talks with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, who has represented the 13th District encompassing much of the service area of The Senior Alliance since 2015. Listen as they discuss what Congresswoman Dingell sees as the most pressing issues impacting aging adults and hear her own story of why these issues are so important to her.

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Jason Maciejewski, CEO of The Senior Alliance, the area agency on aging serving Western and Southern Wayne County sits down with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who represents Michigan’s 13th congressional district, located in Wayne County, to discuss some of the most pressing needs and issues for older adults and people living with a disability in Western Wayne County and downriver.

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In this episode of “Inside the Senior Alliance,” host Jason Maciejewski talks with Kayla Jakel from the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan and Arnie Beresh who is living with early-onset dementia. Listen in to learn more about the work of the Alzheimer’s Association, Arnie’s story of living with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and the resources and services available to those who have been recently diagnosed and their care partners.

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In episode 16 of “Inside the Senior Alliance,” host Jason Maciejewski interviews Jodi Burke, Program Specialist II with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Jason and Jodi discuss not only the work of the National Kidney Foundation but the services and programs that are offered in a joint partnership between the Senior Alliance and NKFM. Listen in to learn more.