AARP, other senior advocates call for legislators to pass the policy proposal pushed by Michigan Gov. Whitmer in January.
Eleanore Catolico
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan’s health care disparities stark for Black residents, study finds
A new scorecard finds persistent racial gaps in quality and access to care, with Michigan faring worse than other Great Lakes states in health outcomes for Black residents.
Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer seeks $5,000 tax credit for Michigan caregivers. How much will it help?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes tax credit to offset costs like transportation, counseling, nursing and respite care. But many details are scarce and may not be known for weeks.
Posted inQuality of Life
In southeast Michigan, a voucher program allows caregivers to take a break
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B offers short-term financial relief to family members to hire a relative or friend to help out with an older loved one.
Posted inTalent & Education
As youth mental health crisis rages, Michigan schools work to bolster students’ sense of connection
The pandemic intensified a long-festering youth mental health crisis and left schools searching for answers. In Michigan, 600 schools have adopted a social-emotional learning curriculum known as TRAILS – Transforming Research into Action to Improve the lives of students. It is poised to grow further – if the Legislature approves $150 million in new funding.