A $35 million fund could help pay for activities and services in nursing homes, but some say red tape makes the dollars not worth the time to apply.
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Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes — and no one is coming to help
A Bridge investigation finds 5,900 cases of abuse, neglect or care woes at state nursing homes, including nearly three dozen deaths. Advocates say change is needed, but no reform is pending in Lansing.
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Delaying dementia diagnosis wastes precious time, Michigan experts warn
A study this year found that it takes more than three years for a dementia diagnosis, even longer for those with early onset dementia.
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Michigan caregivers have a new one-stop, online resource to find help
Caring for others doesn’t leave a lot of time to spend hours online, searching for help. A new website connects them, with a quick survey, to the state’s network of providers.
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Seniors with disabilities not asking for help, Michigan survey finds
Many seniors with disabilities don’t see themselves as disabled and therefore don’t access the care to which they’re entitled.
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Michigan’s death doulas bring solace to those navigating the end of life
Death doulas are helping individuals and families navigate end-of-life care amid what experts call a ‘crisis’ in services for Michigan’s aging population.
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Michigan set to lose millions under Trump SNAP reforms
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says “significant” changes are occurring as the federal government prepares to penalize states for food assistance error rates.
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Michigan schools should disclose vaccination rates to parents, lawmakers say
The 11-bill package was introduced to strengthen the state’s authority amid shifting federal policies on childhood immunization.
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Doctors, lawmakers urge Gretchen Whitmer to make stand for science, vaccines
As federal public health policies come under fire, a group of citizens, doctors and lawmakers is pressing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration to more forcefully safeguard vaccines and Medicaid.
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Suicides plague Michigan farms. Michigan just ended money to help
Generational pride and everyday despair coexist on Michigan’s 44,000 farms, fueling a suicide rate five times the state average. In this year’s budget, Michigan ended funding for counseling some credit with saving lives.