Too often, the choice of a nursing home isn’t really a choice; it’s about the first available bed after an unexpected health crisis. But for consumers who have time, there are tips for finding one with the best odds for quality care and a high quality of life.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan sits on $35M fund to improve nursing homes. It’s largely unused
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.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Is Michigan’s aging water infrastructure ready for data center boom?
Much of the country’s water infrastructure was built 40 to 50 years ago and is showing its age. Michigan is no exception.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan may owe you. State pays out less than 50% of abandoned money each year
Michigan is sitting on more than $2 billion in unclaimed property, waiting for owners to claim it. Less than half gets reunited with its owners.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 2: New Year. Another awesome News Quiz
A slow news week makes for an extra wonderful set of 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan faces a huge election year. These are the 2026 races to watch
Michigan voters will decide a new governor, a new US Senator and much, much more in 2026. These are the top races to watch.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
The state is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan studios see rising demand for laser tattoo removal
Taking them off is longer, much more costly and a lot more painful than getting them put on. Also, due to some health reasons, some should be wary of the laser when having their body art erased or covered up.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
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.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
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.