The Senior Alliance

It’s a Good Day at TSA: June 2026

Happy elderly LGBTQ+ women in bonding embrace in community backyard.

Celebrating Pride and the Community Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Michigan

For many people, Pride Month means parades, celebrations, and visibility. For LGBTQ+ older adults, it can mean something more layered.

Many LGBTQ+ older adults came of age when their identities were criminalized, pathologized, or simply erased. They navigated healthcare systems that didn’t see them, family structures that didn’t always accept them, and communities that weren’t always safe. Those experiences don’t disappear with age. They shape how people ask for help, whether they trust providers, and whether they feel welcome in the spaces meant to support them.

Pride Month is a moment to honor that history, celebrate how far the community has come, and recommit to the work still ahead.

At The Senior Alliance, that commitment shows up year-round in the resources we connect people with, the partners we work alongside, and the care we take to ensure every older adult in our region knows they belong here.

Read our latest blog to learn more about our partnership with organizations like MiGen and the ways that The Senior Alliance shows up for LGBTQ+ older adults year-round.

Inside The Senior Alliance Podcast: Representative Jamie Thompson (Ep 65)

In this episode, Amanda Sears, Chief Community Impact Officer at The Senior Alliance, talks to State Representative Jamie Thompson of the 28th House District.

They discuss Jamie’s background as a nurse and how it impacts her work in getting adequate health care for seniors. They also talk about House Bill 4418, which allows designated patient surrogates to make healthcare decisions for individuals who are unable to make those decisions for themselves.

They also discuss seniors raising grandchildren and kinship care, mental health issues among older veterans, and what policymakers need to prioritize for seniors in Michigan.

Listen Now

Help Us Help Our Community!

The Senior Alliance is seeking older adults aged 60+ from Western and Southern Wayne County to join our Advisory Council.

Members help share ideas, discuss aging issues, support advocacy efforts, and provide feedback on programs and services that impact older adults in our community.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining or wants to know more, email Emma Case at ecase@thesenioralliance.org

Sign Up for the 2026 Golf Outing

Support The Senior Alliance’s work by participating in our Annual Golf Outing! Whether it’s by providing hot meals to home-bound seniors on holidays or purchasing safety products to help older adults remain in their homes for longer, every dollar we raise from this outing and our other fundraisers is reinvested to meet the needs of our community members.

See below for full pricing.

Register online using the button below.

For questions or to sponsor, contact Suzy Radocaj at sradocaj@thesenioralliance.org.

June Star of the Month: Katie Teachout

Katie Teachout is recognized by her manager and teammates for her leadership, adaptability, and the warmth and humor she brings to the Fiscal Team every day.

Here’s what her team has to say:

“Katie’s deep knowledge, strong research skills, and ability to identify and resolve issues helped move the work forward efficiently. It is exciting to see Katie embrace professional growth opportunities. Katie continues to grow as a mentor, fiscal team member, and TSA rock star, and her positive attitude and dedication do not go unnoticed.” – Susan Ross, Manager

“Katie is an incredible asset to The Senior Alliance and an essential part of the Fiscal Team. She truly serves as the glue that holds everything together. Whenever something is missing or unclear, Katie is always there to help piece it back together with patience and expertise. She is not only an amazing employee and coworker, but also a true friend. You truly will not find a brighter star than Katie.” – Mariah VanCalbergh, Co-worker

“Katie is always the first to step up when something needs to be done. She fixes any billing errors with ease and will always say yes, even if she is busy herself. Katie keeps us laughing and makes work feel not so much like work.” – Diane Browne, Co-worker

Katie’s commitment to her team, her readiness to take on new challenges, and her genuine care for the people around her make her a worthy Star of the Month. From all of us at The Senior Alliance, thank you, Katie, for everything you do!

Get the Newsletter

Recent Posts

Scroll to Top