By Vaccine Uptake Initiative | July 26, 2023 Key Takeaways The Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network (MiGen) kicked off its “Hottest Bodies” vaccination campaign with a free public reception and pop-up vaccine clinic. Featuring snacks, beverages, and the unveiling of a spectacular photo installation, the kickoff was MiGen’s most well-attended vaccine event to date. MiGen is one … Continued

By Area Agency on Aging 1-B | June 7, 2023 Angela Gabridge joined SAGE Metro Detroit nearly two years ago as its first full-time executive director. Since then, the organization, which serves older members of the LGBTQ+ community, has changed its name, added another seven full-time staff and grown its budget by 100%. MiGen is … Continued

By Jason A. Michael | June 1, 2023 It’s the most wonderful time of year. No, wait, that’s Christmas. Well, Pride is still pretty special — it’s basically the high holy day of the queer calendar. More than just a gathering, it’s a family reunion, a chance to connect with the rest of Metro Detroit’s LGBTQ+ community … Continued

By Jason A. Michael | May 31, 2023 From MiGen’s “The Hottest Bodies on the Beach Are Vaccinated” campaign. Photo: MiGen MiGen, formerly Sage Metro Detroit, is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to get the word out about flu vaccines and Covid boosters for older LGBTQ+ adults this summer. The organization’s … Continued

By Myesha Johnson | May 27, 2023 Many older LGBTQ+ people lack social outlets and access to needed services while struggling with historical prejudices, offering a stark contrast this time of year with the celebratory nature of Pride events. “LGBT people rely on their families of choice,” says Judy Lewis, a cultural competency educator who … Continued

by Naina Rao and Justice Marbury | May 26, 2023 Carol Thompson’s journey to caregiving began with an 18-day cross-country trip. She drove from Rochester, New York, to California, to pick up her partner and best friend, Elizabeth Tilden. Tilden, 76, has a “moderate” form of Alzheimer’s disease. Thompson, 74, has assumed the role of caregiver since 2021, … Continued

By Estelle Slootmaker | May 4, 2023 MiGen Executive Director Angela Gabridge and Program Director Kat Mehrer. Nick Hagen This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. LGBTQ+ older adults are more likely … Continued