Michigan News

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Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation releases 'Cover Michigan' Report
"Cover Michigan," a report by the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, shows that Michigan compares well to the country as a whole, but is losing ground in critical areas.

AARP Foundation Announces Third Annual Women's Scholarship Program
The AARP Foundation announced a call for entries to its third annual Women's Scholarship Program. The scholarships will provide funds to women 40 year of age and older who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families.

New Web site Helps Seniors Make Ends Meet
The new AARP/AARP Foundation “Real Relief” Web site offers a variety of information to seniors to help them make ends meet during these difficult economic times.

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
During these difficult economic times, it is important to know what to do if you are facing home foreclosure.  Following are some tips for avoiding foreclosure.

New Web site Assists Those Needing Affordable Medical Care
The Michigan Department of Community Health recently announced a new Web site offering information to Michigan residents on how and where to find low-cost or free health care.

Why Do You Need Universal Design?
AARP now has a DVD of Michigan residents talking about their own homes and the importance of universal design. On the DVD, homeowners, builders, occupational therapists, and design professionals explain the how and why of universal design. To order a copy of the DVD, call 1-866-227-7448 and ask for the universal design DVD.

AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program
Women age 40 and over, with moderate to low incomes and limited financial resources have until August 31, to apply for the AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program.

AARP and AIAS Announce 2008 "House of Freedom" National Student Design Competition Winners
The program challenged students to learn about universal design and designing for an aging population while creating a single-family home. Total prize money is $7,225, including $2,500 for the winning design.

Lansing Woman Wins AARP "My Dream Job" Contest
Over 7,000 people entered the AARP "My Dream Job" Contest nationwide, and AARP selected Stephany Humenik, 56, of Lansing, MI, as one of their six contest winners.

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