A nurse and a family caregiver come together to discuss how they came to be caregivers, and how they make it through.
Monthly Archives: May 2023
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Meet Moxi, the new nurse assistant of Trinity Michigan medical team
A 3D printed, high-grade plastic nurse assistant may be behind the scenes at your next hospital visit, allowing human coworkers more time at the bedside.
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How a program is helping LGBTQ seniors stay connected by phone
Many older adults are lonely. SAGEConnect helps by matching LGBTQ elders and volunteers for weekly chats.
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Caregiver coverage wins Society of Professional Journalists awards
The Detroit News story reported that oftentimes, for caregivers, those who have the least to give find themselves giving the most.
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LGBTQ elders risk aging in isolation. A nonprofit is trying to change that.
The Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network is trying to tackle challenges that older adults have been facing since the start of the pandemic.
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Building housing for older LGBTQ+ adults in Michigan
Organizers say the Raymond E. Shepherd House in Ferndale will be a first step in addressing insecurity among older gay and lesbian adults.
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Help us rewrite the narrative on aging and caregiving
Contribute to our caregiving language guide
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How this medical device company is making waves in at-home caregiving
Wareologie’s founder talks about the inspiration behind her products, the process of getting them to market, and how Michigan can assist startups.
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Collaborative’s caregiver shortage series wins journalism honors
Our June 2022 caregiver shortage package has been recognized in the New York Press Association contest.
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DPTV is airing Richard Lui’s documentary about caregivers
The MSNBC anchor’s documentary “Unconditional” addresses the challenges he faced caring for his father who had Alzheimer’s and lived across the country.