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
Due to budget cuts this award-winning magazine published by Michigan's Area Agencies on Aging for older adults and caregivers was discontinued in 2011. Past issues are still posted - see link on the right.
Research reports, position papers and other documents
Research reports, position papers, and other documents for those interested in aging policy or long term care.
- AAA 1B/The Senior Alliance Report on Integrated Care
- Consumer-Focused, Cost Effective Long Term Care for an Age-Friendly Michigan, March 2012
- Dying Before Their Time II, June 2012 - Detroit Area Agency on Aging
- ABCs of AAAs and Aging Network
- Do Noninstitutional Services Reduce Medicaid Spending?" in Health Affairs
- "Investing in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services is Cost-Effective" by AARP
- 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
- "Three Common Ageist Ideas" by Mary Ablan, MA, MSW
- White Paper on MI Choice Waiver Mary Ablan, MA, MSW
- Economic Impact Study of MI Choice 2010