Guest: Councilman Scott Benson, Detroit City Council – District 3
Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb

Topics Covered:

• How Councilmember Benson’s personal caregiving story shapes his public service
• The role of City Council in supporting seniors and caregivers
• Current efforts to make Detroit more age- and caregiver-friendly
• The importance of neighborhood engagement and intergenerational care
• Elder-focused resources and pop-up clinics for legal assistance
• How the community can get involved and advocate for aging Detroiters

Resources Mentioned:

• Elder Law & Advocacy Center – Pop-Up Legal Clinic
  • Detroit Public Library (Main Branch)
  • Every 3rd Thursday of the month | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Free legal consultations for older adults

Senior Regional Collaborative

• Website: www.semisrc.org
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 888-341-8593

Neighborhood Legal Services – Elder Law and Advocacy Center

• Website: www.nlsmichigan.org
• Phone: 313-937-8291

Caregiver Conversations Podcast

• Email: [email protected]