October 23, 2006

The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging and the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging are accepting applications for membership on the State Advisory Council on Aging.

The 40-member Council, appointed by the Commission on Services to the Aging, studies aging issues and recommends policy to the Commission. Council members represent a diverse cross section of older adults, advocates and professionals in the field of aging. They also advise the Office of Services to the Aging on programs and issues of concern for older persons throughout Michigan.

"The State Advisory Council on Aging serves a vital role in Michigan's aging network," said Sharon L. Gire, Director of the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. "Membership on the Council offers persons with a concern about aging issues to provide input and guidance on the future of aging services and policies. I urge persons with an interest or expertise in aging to consider devoting their time to this worthwhile organization."

The Council meets six times each year in Lansing. Membership is for either a one or two-year term, beginning May 2007. Applications are due to the Office of Services to the Aging no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2007.

Application forms are available by contacting the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging at 517-373-8230 or by visiting www.miseniors.net.