Aging with Dignity
Built by the Community, For the Community
The Aging with Dignity project, part of our larger Elder Care Initiative, focused on real-world solutions to support healthy aging in Canton, MI by connecting the community with essential services, mapping local resources, and creating accessible pathways to care, all driven by meaningful community insights.
This project was made possible through the support of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF).
“Having access to information, knowing who to contact and knowing about these issues in the first place – to be able to prepare is very important. And that is why I think this project is very important.”
-Nadia Hamade
Attorney at Law/Canton Community Member
Results that Matter Aging with Dignity Outcomes
- Comprehensive gaps and needs analysis (coming soon)
- Top 8 critical needs of Muslim seniors that every CBO should know (Infographic)
- Research summary on elderly Muslims in the US
- A comprehensive guide to local resources (asset map)
Your support helps us create resources, programs, and networks that uplift aging in our communities
Special Thanks to Our Partners!
Project Team
Danyal Khan
Executive Director
Fizza Humayun
Project Manager
Shamiha Zaman
Marketing & Communication Officer
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)
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.