Senior Legislative Forum This Week

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The Area Agency on Aging will hold its 12th Annual Legislative Forum on Senior Issues this Friday. Region IV Area Agency on Aging Chief Operating Officer Christine Vanlandingham tells WSJM News the events are a chance for seniors and their advocates to speak directly with elected officials from southwest Michigan about issues that matter to them.

“We want to make sure that our community and our state is one that is age-friendly,” VanLandingham said. “So, where are the barriers for folks with disabilities or age-related issues? Also, we want to talk about the engagement of older adults. We want to make sure that they have opportunities for employment and volunteerism.”

Invited legislators this year include state Senators Kim LaSata and Aric Nesbitt, along with state Representatives Beth Griffin, Brad Paquette, and Pauline Wendzel. The forum is free to attend, and no tickets are required. The event will be held Friday starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Campus for Creative Aging on Lakeview Avenue in St. Joseph.