Quality of Life

Advocates and leaders say Michigan can reform its laws to better support the million-plus caregivers in the state.

President Joe Biden declared November National Family Caregivers Month, saying that more than 50 million Americans provide care and medical assistance to help parents, children, siblings and other loved ones. That includes caregivers of military veterans, who are honored this week on Veterans Day.

As Michigan ages, a new survey quantifies the depth of the state’s caregiving crisis: Most eldercare workers have no paid help and more than third have no help whatsoever. 

In just over two months, 53-year-old Vern White has fixed up dozens of used bikes and trikes. ‘The Milan Bike Guy’ is inspiring a cycle of compassion that’s already having a positive impact on Milan.

Culture clashes don’t get much bigger than when wealthy polo players from around the U.S. converge on a tiny, one-stop-sign village in Emmet County.

Vets and pet owners are turning to pills for pet behavior issues. One warning: CBD won’t help your dog tolerate fireworks on the Fourth.

After most of the flames had died out, Holly residents stood alongside each other, mourning the loss of historic downtown buildings.

Fire deaths are up 17 percent compared to the average across the last five years. Smoke alarms and planned escape routes could help curb this uptick.