mike mccready - Michigan House Republicans

Friends,
Michigan’s residents are living longer and healthier
lives. In fact, the fastest growing population segment
in Michigan are ages 85 and older. It is important we
continue on this path and encourage longer, healthier
lives for all Michiganders.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
MIKE McCREADY
P.O. Box 30014 / Lansing, MI 48909-7514
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To help make this goal a reality, we passed legislation
to reform healthcare, provided special exemptions
for seniors living in a nursing home, advocated for
the right of a long and healthy life, and more. But our
work is not done. I will continue to support and work
for you and your family here in Lansing.
This newsletter will provide you with updates, tips
and resources. Please do not hesitate to contact me
with any questions, concerns or ideas on how we can
best serve you.
Sincerely,
MIKE McCREADY
State Representative, House District 40
(855) 373-8670 • [email protected]
www.RepMcCready.com
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FALL 2014
MIKE M c CREADY
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Last year, with the help of Governor Snyder, we created the Michigan
Health Endowment Fund to focus on encouraging healthy lifestyles
in children and older adults. This year, we plan to expand on this
effort by setting aside an additional $11.8 million to establish and
expand health wellness programs across the state.
Michigan Alzheimer’s
Care and Support Program
I supported the creation of this program as a subset of the Elder
Heart program to help provide assistance to families and seniors
who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Recently, in the
Michigan House of Representatives, we included $150,000 in the
Fiscal Year 2015 budget to support a three-county Alzheimer’s
disease in-home care and support pilot program.
Lifelong Learning
It is important we keep challenging our minds throughout our
lives. You might look for the numerous colleges and universities
across the state that offer senior-specific programs at free or low
cost. In addition, there are many educational opportunities online,
so you may continue to learn while in the comfort of your home.
Experiencing Michigan
In 2013, more than 200,000 older adults purchased at least
one hunting or fishing license and about 75 percent reported
that they engaged in at least one outdoor recreation activity
over the course of the year. This activity is both refreshing and
encouraging to our state, and I hope we can continue it for years
to come. I also hope you experience the many ways to enjoy
Michigan’s outdoors.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE McCREADY
(855) 373-8670 • [email protected] • www.RepMcCready.com