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November 13, 2025
State Units on Aging are tasked under the Older Americans Act with developing and administering a multi-year State Plan on Aging that provides goals and objectives related to assisting older residents, their families and caregivers. The State Plan on Aging serves as a blueprint that outlines coordination and advocacy activities to meet the needs of older adults and for building capacity for long-term care efforts.
MDHHS is seeking input regarding the needs and gaps in programs and services that impact quality of life for older residents. The Community Conversations will run through Wednesday, Nov. 20 at various locations across the state and in a separate online forum. Those interested in providing information on the needs of older adults are encouraged to participate in one of the community forums or complete a survey. The survey, which is available online and in paper form in English, Spanish and Arabic, will remain open through Monday, Dec. 15.
“Michigan is home to more than 2.4 million older adults, representing about one-quarter of the total state population,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “The voices of Michigan’s older adults are critical to the development of a state plan that effectively addresses the needs of older adults and caregivers. These conversations provide the opportunity to hear directly from the public about their experiences related to aging, including their knowledge of available supports and services.”
The information gathered during the Community Conversations and from survey responses will be used to identify priorities for MDHHS in support of the health and well-being of Michigan’s older adult population. A draft plan will go before the State’s Commission on Services to the Aging for approval before being submitted to the Federal Administration for Community Living by Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for an effective date of Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, and for implementation during Fiscal Years 2027 through 2029.
For a current list of Community Conversation locations, dates and times, or to access the survey, visit the State Plan on Aging webpage.
Space may be limited and organizers request RSVPs for planning purposes. Please RSVP to the locations listed in the schedule and contact the host sites for additional information regarding accessibility needs.
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