Region 9 Area Agency on Aging

Join us TODAY at 1:00 pm to learn more about vaccines for adults 50 years and older!

September is National Kinship Care Month! Nearly 2.5 million children in the U.S. are growing up in kinship families—being raised by grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends. These families keep children safe and loved, yet often go unseen and unsupported. During #KinshipMonth2025, we’re raising awareness and recommitting to listen, uplift, and work with kinship families all year long.

Join us this Thursday, September 11th, to learn more about vaccines for older adults! We will be learning about the importance of vaccines, reviewing the vaccine schedule recommendations, and discussing what you should know about respiratory illnesses as you age. To join, complete the form, or click the Zoom link below. https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81360223703?pwd=aHBvSW9hVVZMblgzZHFBanZpTUZXUT09 Meeting ID: 813 6022 3703 Passcode: health

Region 9 Area Agency on Aging offices will be closed Friday, August 29th to Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

Research has shown that people who are more mindful are generally happier and report less anxiety, symptoms of depression, anger, and worries. A higher degree of mindfulness is also associated with reduced stress and increased gratitude, hope, and vitality. Join MSU Extension for an 8-session series on Mindfulness for Wellbeing starting September 9th and ending November 4th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. All sessions are live and interactive via Zoom. For more information and registration, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/mwb/

Michigan residents can apply for Home Heating Tax Credit until September 30th. The Home Heating Credit helps eligible residents manage heating costs during the colder months. Qualified Michigan renters and homeowners have until Tuesday, September 30th to claim the credit - those who don't file by the deadline will miss out! The best way to claim the Home Heating Credit, and a number of other tax credits available to Michigan residents, is through one of the state's trusted, free tax preparation services. Residents can connect with their local free tax preparation site by calling 211 or visiting MichiganFreeTaxHelp.org. To learn more about the Home Heating Credit, visit https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/questions/iit/accordion/heating/home-heating-credit-information-1

Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Detroit Public Library are partnering to offer the 2025 Community Conversations on Cancer Series. The first in the series is "Of Mice and Women: Connecting the Dots to Strengthen Uterine Cancer Research" on September 17, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can attend in person or via Zoom. See the flyer below for more information and how to register.

Join us today at 1:00 p.m. to learn more about Healthy Eyes & Aging! Click the Zoom link below to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81360223703?pwd=aHBvSW9hVVZMblgzZHFBanZpTUZXUT09 Meeting ID: 813 6022 3703 Passcode: health Dial by Phone: 1.312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 813 6022 3703 Passcode: 870393

Aging in place is possible with the MI Choice Program. The MI Choice Program offers an array of person-centered, in-home services to Medicaid beneficiaries who are in need of nursing facility level of care. To learn more about the MI Choice Program, visit https://www.nemcsa.org/services/senior-services/mi-choice-waiver-program.html.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that free, fillable Power of Attorney forms are now available for download on the Elder Abuse Task Force's website! The new forms will make it easier for Michigan residents and their family members to appoint an individual to make important financial and medical decision on their behalf. To learn more about the Elder Abuse Task Force and find the Power of Attorney forms, visit https://www.michigan.gov/ag/initiatives/elder-abuse/elder-abuse-task-force.