Today, on National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ older adults whose courage, resilience, and authenticity helped shape the communities we know today.
We thank the LGBTQ+ older adults who have helped create a future where generations can live more openly and authentically as themselves. Their stories, advocacy, and perseverance continue to remind us that authenticity is ageless and inspire others to Age Out Loud. đ
Big decisions can feel overwhelming, but you donât have to navigate them alone. MiGen offers free, unbiased Person-Centered Options Counseling (formally known as Community Navigation) for LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers.
Through one-on-one conversations, we help people:
âExplore available options
âNavigate resources and services
âPlan for changing needs
Make informed decisions with confidence! Get connected: (313) 241-8994
Feeling crafty? Weâve got two creative gatherings coming up next week!
đ¨ Crafts & Conversation
A casual, drop-in craft group for LGBTQ+ older adults to create, connect, and chat. Bring your own project or use provided supplies!
đTuesday, May 19 | 1â3 PM đAffirmations, Ferndale
đBridging Generations: Crafting Connections
An intergenerational craft night for LGBTQ+ community members of all ages to create, connect, and spark conversation. Crafts and conversation cards provided!
đThursday, May 21 | 6â7 PM đAffirmations, Ferndale
Hosted in partnership with @goaffirmations !
Learn more and register: migenconnect.org/events
Scam alert đ¨If you receive a letter with a plastic Medicare card inside, do NOT âactivateâ it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards, and this is likely a scam.
Protect yourself by reporting it to the Senior Medicare Patrol:
877-808-2468 | smpresource.org/you-can-help/report-fraud/
This yearâs #OlderAmericansMonth theme, Champion Your Health, focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging.
For LGBTQ+ aging adults, championing your health can also mean finding affirming care, building community, advocating for your needs, and having access to resources and support that promote dignity, independence, and connection.
At MiGen, we champion the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ older adults by providing affirming programs, resources, and support that help people stay connected, navigate aging, and live authentically while Aging Out Loud.
On May 13, there are two opportunities to connect with lawmakers and speak up on the issues shaping how people age and live in Michigan.
đď¸ Older Michiganians Day
đ 10 AMâ12 PM
đ Lansing, MI or virtual livestream
đłď¸âđ LGBTQ+ Capitol Day
đ 8 AMâ2 PM
đ Lansing, MI
From health care and housing to long-term supports and community safety, both events are a chance to help ensure community voices are part of the conversation. Whether you attend one or both, advocacy matters!
Have you downloaded the Senior Medicare Patrolâs Medicare Tracker app yet? Prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud, errors and abuseâall in one place. Track your health care, get alerts about new scams, learn about common fraud schemes, and report concerns directly through the app.
Learn more & download: smpresource.org/app/
Strong programs grow through collaboration! Earlier this week, members of our program team connected with the MI Options team at the @senioralliance for a peer-learning and shadowing opportunityâexchanging approaches, ideas, and insights to strengthen MI Options services for aging adults across Michigan.
To learn more about MI Options, visit /programs/community-navigation-and-support/
Two days to go! đˇ MiGenâs Spring Wine Tasting is almost hereâand only a few tickets remain.
Join us for a relaxed, intimate evening hosted by Board Chair Roger Bushnellâgood wine, great company, and an easy way to support MiGen.
Grab one of the last tickets before theyâre gone! Link in bio.
Older Michiganians Day is happening on May 13âbringing together hundreds of advocates to speak up on and learn about the issues shaping how we age in Michigan. Donât miss this opportunity to connect, share your experiences, and advocate for a more inclusive future for aging in Michigan.
Statewide LGBTQ+ Capitol Day on May 13 is your opportunity to show up, connect, and advocate alongside community members from across Michigan. Meet directly with lawmakers, share your story, and help ensure LGBTQ+ voicesâespecially LGBTQ+ agingadultsâare represented in the policies shaping our future.
Register: bit.ly/micd26
