‘Activists never retire’: Michigan seniors make their voices heard in Lansing

Seniors from Metro Detroit traveled to Lansing for Older Michiganians Day, advocating for key issues such as caregiver support and expanded home care services. Organized by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, the event included direct conversations with lawmakers like State Senator Ruth Johnson, who addressed the need for guardianship reform. The growing senior population in Michigan was highlighted, along with the ongoing commitment of activists to fight for seniors’ rights and respect.