Aging with Dignity
Project Overview
Inspired by conversations with seniors and their caregivers, The Family & Youth Institute has launched a community empowerment initiative.
Our Goal:
To enhance healthy aging in Canton, MI by connecting our community with essential services. We map local resources, identify gaps, and create accessible pathways to care—all driven by the community we serve.
This project was made possible through the support of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF).
Resources
Elder Care Khutba
Use this guide to prepare a Khutbah sermon about the importance of understanding the needs of elders and preparing for the caregiving journey.
An Aging Loved One: What to Expect and How to Prep video
Panelists Nadeem Siddiqi, Maryum Khwaja, LCSW, and Omar Haydar discuss the elder care journey, the caregiver and elder relationship, self-care and avoiding caregiver burnout.
Sandwich Generation: Caring for the Caregivers
Project Milestones
Results That Matter: Our Elder Care Initiative Outcomes
- A personalized guide to community resources
- Empowering knowledge to advocate for yourself and your loved ones
- A blueprint for healthy aging that can inspire other communities
- Powerful partnerships that create connections to culturally-informed guidance
Project Team
Fizza Humayun
Project Manager
Shamiha Zaman
Marketing & Communication Officer
Danyal Khan
Executive Director
Project Advisors
Sameera Ahmed
Founder, The FYI
Kristine J. Ajrouch
Ph.D., Sociology University of Michigan
Najah Bazzy
CEO Zaman International
Nausheen Razvi
Community Engagement - MCWS
Amne M. Talab
ACCESS - Director Social Services (East)
Thank You to Our Partners!
Give Now to Strengthen Our Community
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