The Elder Justice Alliance led by the Office of Senior Services in Macomb County has been working to combat the exploitation of older adults for years.

Now through a grant from the United States Department of Justice administrators have the funding to do even more not only locally but possibly provide a national model that other communities can follow.

“We’re the only county in Michigan to receive the grant and one of 11 counties around the country,” said Sheila Cote, director of the Office of Senior Services during Tuesday’s community meeting at Macomb Intermediate School District announcing the $750,000 grant over four years being received by the county.

Among those in attendance for the announcement were 80 individuals including Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Macomb County Depa

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