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August 15, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is proud to celebrate five years of partnership with GetSetUp, a community-driven service that transforms the lives of older Michigan residents through virtual resources. Having reached more than half a million residents so far with more than 1.5 million virtual class attendees, GetSetUp is helping residents stay healthy, connected and informed across all 83 Michigan counties.
Since 2020, this innovative collaboration has addressed some of the state’s most urgent aging challenges — including digital literacy, social isolation, economic security and equitable access to health resources — by leveraging the power of peer-to-peer virtual learning.
“In a state as geographically and demographically diverse as Michigan, GetSetUp has helped us close the digital divide and offer consistent, accessible wellness and learning opportunities to older adults in every community,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “This platform reflects our values of dignity, independence and inclusion and continues to deliver on the goals outlined in Michigan’s State Plan on Aging.”
GetSetUp is an online platform for aging adults, ensuring opportunities exist at every age. Through expert sessions led by older adults for older adults as well as vibrant community interactions, the initiative inspires continuous learning, holistic well-being and a renewed sense of purpose, turning aging into a time of abundant growth and connection.
GetSetUp’s programming mirrors the goals of the Michigan State Plan on Aging by addressing topics that include:
“This is more than just a virtual health and wellness platform for ongoing longevity. It's an essential resource for aging well,” said Lawrence Kosick, GetSetUp president and co-founder. “We’re honored to continue to serve as Michigan’s digital health and wellness programming partner to help older adults remain independent, curious, healthy and connected.”
The MDHHS-GetSetUp model is cost-effective and adaptable, reaching an audience of millions over the last two years alone. By reaching those in assisted living communities and rural homes, the platform has expanded partnerships with Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and more across the state.
Looking ahead, MDHHS and GetSetUp will continue to expand the initiative, enhance culturally inclusive programming and offer new courses on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and fraud prevention..
GetSetUp partners with AAAs, Departments of Aging, MDHHS, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans to offer programming to millions of older adults. Classes are taught in English, Spanish, Hindi and Mandarin. Learn more at GetSetUp and follow us the program on LinkedIn.
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