Seniors Rally at the State Capitol
Several hundred seniors, adults with physical disabilities and advocates rallied in Lansing on the Capitol lawn on Wednesday, June 11 to implore legislators to increase funding for senior services. Seniors at the rally held placards reading “Create Choices for Independence,” “Elder-Friendly Means Everyone-Friendly,” and handmade signs reading “Hell No, We Won’t Go to the Nursing Home.” - June 18, 2008
Extra Help Arrives for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries at Area Agency on Aging in St. Joseph MI
The Working Together for Better Health Medicare Bus Tour arrived in St. Joseph MI to raise awareness and bring extra assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D enrollment assistance and Low Income Subsidies are the focus of an on-going effort of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging and CMS. - October 21, 2007
Medicare Bus to Visit Southwest Michigan
The Medicare Bus, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will arrive at the Area Agency on Aging (2900 Lakeview Dr., St. Joseph) on Friday, October 12 to help Medicare beneficiaries and their families understand and enroll in Medicare Part D. Medicare specialists will be on... - October 10, 2007