Associate Member News
This weekly newsletter is written exclusively for Associate Members who want to be 'in the know' and support the advocacy work of the AAAAM. This one-page summary is easy to read and covers the latest developments in Lansing and D.C. affecting aging policies and programs, including funding opportunities, budget cuts, appointments, policy changes, and action on legislation. Associate Members also receive Advocacy Alerts, discounts on conferences and other benefits. Click here for information on becoming an Associate Member.
Aging Alert
This monthly publication is produced 10 times each year and has information not found in other publications. It includes details on state and federal funding for aging programs, state legislation affecting the elderly, new state laws of interest to seniors, changes in Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and other programs, etc. Click here for information about subscribing to Aging Alert.
Michigan Generations
This award-winning magazine published by Michigan's Area Agencies on Aging is designed for older adults and caregivers. Recent issues have focused on age-related illnesses, scams that target seniors, what you need to know about Very Important Papers, and ending the journey of life with grace. Each issue contains updates from Area Agencies on Aging across the state. Past issues are available on this website, and print copies can be obtained from most Area Agencies on Aging.
Research reports, position papers and other documents
Research reports, position papers, and other documents for those interested in aging policy or long term care.
- Testimonials on MI Choice Waiver
- 2003 AAAAM Public Opinion Poll on Long Term Care
- Do Noninstitutional Services Reduce Medicaid Spending?" in Health Affairs
- "Investing in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services is Cost-Effective" by AARP
- 2005 AARP Poll on Long Term Care
- Pew Center on the States: Special Report on Medicaid
- "Rationing Long Term Care" by Michigan State University Public Policy Institute
- "Hard Times" by University of Michigan Institute of Gerontology
- "Untapped Sources of Revenue" by Area Agency on Aging I-B
- "Dying Before Their Time" commissioned by Detroit Area Agency on Aging
- "Three Common Ageist Ideas" by Mary Ablan, MA, MSW
- White Paper on MI Choice Waiver Mary Ablan, MA, MSW