There are more than 2,000 state prison inmates 65 years or older. Officials say the aging population requires specialized services, equipment and costs.
Aging in Michigan
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‘Silver tsunami’ of retiring business owners leaves Main Streets at a crossroads
Michigan still adds more businesses than it loses, but business is slowing down as nearly 1 in 4 proprietors reach retirement age.
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Older Michigan drivers more confident, less ready to give up keys, study finds
A new study finds that most Michigan’s older drivers trust their skill behind the wheel — at least for now, but not so much for the coming five years. Without a plan, that could be trouble.
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Report: Aging crisis to cause Michigan to lose out on economic boom
A new University of Michigan economic report warns that the ‘long-term future has now arrived’ for the state, causing it to lose out on jobs from a national economic uptick.
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Opinion | Funding crisis threatens essential public transit services in Michigan
In the absence of significant state reinvestment, local transportation systems across Michigan will be forced to cut routes, reduce service hours and eliminate jobs.
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Transportation troubles create a lonely reality for older Michiganders
Despite millions of dollars in transportation funds, the state’s services remain fragmented and, for many older Michiganders, difficult to access.
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Watchdogs: Michigan nursing homes may be hiding profits as residents suffer
A new report on four Michigan nursing home chains scrutinizes their use of affiliate companies to pay themselves for services, as complaints about care mount.
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As Michigan ages, funding gaps widen for senior centers. Some call for change
Studies show that recreation is key to healthy aging, but Michigan relies mostly on a hodgepodge of local taxes that advocates say has led to a system of have and have-nots.
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Where to find help for Michigan seniors. A guide for navigating the maze
Michigan’s network of senior services can be hard to navigate. The first step is knowing who to call first.
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Crush of retirees a crisis in Michigan. State unprepared to meet their needs
Michigan spends more than many states and gets less in return on services for seniors, who face long waits for care, transportation gaps and bureaucracy that pushes them to nursing homes. The problems will only get worse.