About the Coalition
The Michigan Dementia Coalition currently consists of approximately 260 individuals from dementia-related fields and backgrounds, representing more than 65 organizations.
The Michigan Dementia Coalition currently consists of approximately 260 individuals from dementia-related fields and backgrounds, representing more than 65 organizations.
Our purpose in working together as members of the Michigan Dementia Coalition is to make use of our combined knowledge, experience, and resources to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their families.
Our purpose in working together as members of the Michigan Dementia Coalition is to make use of our combined knowledge, experience, and resources to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their families.
Led by the Alzheimer's Association Michigan, AARP Michigan, and the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, the current Michigan Dementia Coalition came together beginning in late 2016 to identify current needs and opportunities for Michigan to become a more dementia capable state. From late 2016 to the present, approximately 300 people from various dementia-related backgrounds have participated in the full coalition, workgroups, or committees. In May of 2019, we published our 2019-2022 Roadmap for Creating a Dementia Capable Michigan.
Led by the Alzheimer's Association Michigan, AARP Michigan, and the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, the current Michigan Dementia Coalition came together beginning in late 2016 to identify current needs and opportunities for Michigan to become a more dementia capable state. From late 2016 to the present, approximately 300 people from various dementia-related backgrounds have participated in the full coalition, workgroups, or committees. In May of 2019, we published our 2019-2022 Roadmap for Creating a Dementia Capable Michigan.
The Coalition established 9 committees for continuing our work through 2022. The Progress Chart under the Roadmap tab shows the work each committee has achieved to help make Michigan a more dementia capable state. In March of 2023 we published our 2023 Update.
The Coalition established 9 committees for continuing our work through 2022. The Progress Chart under the Roadmap tab shows the work each committee has achieved to help make Michigan a more dementia capable state. In March of 2023 we published our 2023 Update.
We are currently preparing to work with the new Dementia & Healthy Brain Unit in the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services to develop a new Dementia & Brain Health Roadmap for Michigan for 2024 and beyond.
We are currently preparing to work with the new Dementia & Healthy Brain Unit in the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services to develop a new Dementia & Brain Health Roadmap for Michigan for 2024 and beyond.
Steering Committee Members
Steering Committee Members
Lisa Dedden Cooper, JD, AARP Michigan
Lisa Dedden Cooper, JD, AARP Michigan
Jennifer Lepard, Alzheimer's Association Michigan
Jennifer Lepard, Alzheimer's Association Michigan
Scott Roberts, PhD, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Scott Roberts, PhD, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Joan Ilardo, PhD, LMSW, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Joan Ilardo, PhD, LMSW, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Fei Sun, PhD, MSW, Michigan State University School of Social Work
Fei Sun, PhD, MSW, Michigan State University School of Social Work
Brenda L. Roberts, MA, Michigan Assisted Living Association
Brenda L. Roberts, MA, Michigan Assisted Living Association
Scott E. Counts, PhD, Michigan State University Department of Translational Science and Molecular Medicine
Scott E. Counts, PhD, Michigan State University Department of Translational Science and Molecular Medicine
Melanie Baird, LMSW, Alzheimer's Association Michigan
Melanie Baird, LMSW, Alzheimer's Association Michigan
Irving E. Vega, PhD, Michigan State University Department of Translational Science and Molecular Medicine
Irving E. Vega, PhD, Michigan State University Department of Translational Science and Molecular Medicine
Katrina Summersett, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
Katrina Summersett, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
Sheria Robinson-Lane, PhD, MSN, MHA, RN University of Michigan School of Nursing
Amanda Leggett, PhD, Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology & Department of Psychology
Amanda Leggett, PhD, Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology & Department of Psychology
Kristine J. Ajrouch, PhD, University of Michigan Institute for Social Research & Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease
Brandon Beck, Area Agencies on Aging of West Michigan
Greg Bird, Alzheimer's Association Michigan
Henry (Hank) Paulson, MD, PhD, Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center
Henry (Hank) Paulson, MD, PhD, Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center
James Mangi, PhD, Care Partner & Dementia Friendly Saline
Barry Kaufman, Retired and Living with LBD
Barry Kaufman, Retired and Living with LBD
Karen Willard, JD, Attorney & Former Legislator
Karen Willard, JD, Attorney & Former Legislator
MDHHS Staff
Jennifer DeLaCruz, MSW, Public Health Administration, MDHHS
Dayna Streng, MSW, Dementia Unit, MDHHS
Dayna Streng, MSW, Dementia Unit, MDHHS
Sally Steiner, LMSW, Aging and Adult Services Agency, MDHHS
Sally Steiner, LMSW, Aging and Adult Services Agency, MDHHS
Linda Scarpetta, MPH, Public Health Administration, MDHHS
Kristina Leonardi, MPA, Aging and Adult Services Agency, MDHHS
Michigan Dementia Coalition Co-Chairs:
Michigan Dementia Coalition Co-Chairs:
Lisa Dedden Cooper
Lisa Dedden Cooper
AARP Michigan
AARP Michigan
Jennifer Lepard
Jennifer Lepard
Alzheimer's Association Michigan
Alzheimer's Association Michigan
Scott Roberts
Scott Roberts
University of Michigan
University of Michigan