State policy makers will go on the road to convene public input hearings designed to influence the state's three-year plan for services for older adults and caregivers in Michigan.

"These local hearings present Michigan citizens with a tremendous opportunity to share their ideas about services for older adults and caregivers," said Sharon L. Gire, director of the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. "We want to hear directly from the people about what they think should drive the state's plan for aging services."

Information gleaned will have a direct effect on any modifications made to the 2008-2010 State Plan for Aging Services. The State Plan is a requirement of the Older Americans Act and is the guiding force for the work at the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. Persons needing accommodations for effective participation in the hearings should contact the Office of Services to the Aging at 517-373-8230, at least one week in advance.

Public Hearing Schedule:

• Friday, October 17, 2008 - Gaylord
  University Center at Gaylord
  80 Livingston Blvd.
  Gaylord, MI 49735



• Friday, March 21, 2008 - Sterling Heights
  Evangelical Homes
  14900 Shore Line Drive
  Sterling Heights, MI 48313
  


• Friday, April 18, 2008 - Lansing
  Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
  7109 W. Saginaw Hwy.
  Lansing, MI 48917



• Friday, May 16, 2008 - Grand Haven
  Grand Haven Community Center
  421 Columbus Ave.
  Grand Haven, MI 49417
  Directions