senior citizens

Federal funding cuts are having a dramatic impact on our community's ability to keep people fed. Among the affected is Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. WEMU's David Fair talked with its executive director, Barbara Niess-May, about how the organization is overcoming the adversity now and whether it's sustainable.

Washtenaw County Commissioners are beginning work on the framework and operations policy. Some of the details were presented on Wednesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen input regarding what programs people would like to see through the Older Citizens Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Chelsea Senior Center has received a $1,350 grant from the Wildflower Association of Michigan to help build a native flower garden. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Older members of Ann Arbor’s LGBTQ+ community have limited places to connect, and some are coming together to share their concerns about the changing political and cultural climate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development would like to house the division that oversees the funds from the new Senior Services Millage. Some county commissioners are receptive to the idea. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Safe and affordable housing for older residents in Washtenaw County is a growing problem. Additionally, there are clear inequities among race and gender when it comes to elder housing. By 2028, there will more people in Washtenaw County 55 and older than there are under the age of 18. We’ll explore where we are and what programs are being implemented in anticipation of further senior housing issues. Yvonne Cudney from the Housing Bureau for Seniors at the U of M joined WEMU's David Fair for an update on this week’s "Washtenaw United."

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is back in action Wednesday. The regular meeting will be preceded by a working session to discuss the senior millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

About 100 seniors and their advocates attended a forum on Monday to talk about what they would like to see done with the funds being raised through the new Senior Services Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

State Senator Jeff Irwin says there is important legislation that may get approved in Lansing next year, even with a divided government. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.