Detroit News reporters Sarah Rahal and Hayley Harding tell Detroit’s NPR station why Michigan caregivers are reaching a breaking point.
Category: Caregiving
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Urban Aging News’ Annual Caregiving Issue
Caregivers on the frontline. Also, how to deal with mobility challenges, kidney disease and legal issues.
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Caregivers in Michigan are reaching a breaking point
In Metro Detroit, a new survey shows that oftentimes, for caregivers, those who have the least to give find themselves giving the most.
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‘We’re all Covid survivors’: Help for those headed back to school, work
As the pandemic raised stress and anxiety, a program offers mental health counseling.
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Just Ask Talk Show: Universal Dementia Caregivers
Paula Duren talks about her caregiver program that helps prepare family members for early signs of dementia. Duren’s book is based on her own experiences caring for her aging parents and the tools she developed to help her through the difficult process.
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Eldercare coordination settles family feuds
A new method of conflict resolution called eldercaring coordination is coming to Michigan – and the method has been highly effective in other states when family conflict takes center stage and caregiving suffers.
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Crucial but underpaid, Michigan home care staff face inflation now, too
As inflation continues to climb, Michigan’s $2.35-per-hour pay boost simply isn’t enough to lure new workers.
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¿Una fuente confiable de noticias para los cuidadores de habla hispana? Tenemos WhatsApp para eso.
Tostada está lanzando un proyecto piloto utilizando la aplicación para satisfacer las necesidades de información de los cuidadores latinos. Cuando la salud de mi abuelo comenzó a empeorar, atender sus necesidades diarias se convirtió en un punto de discordia constante dentro de nuestra familia. ¿Dónde debería vivir? ¿Debería llamar a una enfermera para asegurarse de […]
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A trusted news source for Spanish-speaking caregivers? We have a WhatsApp for that.
Tostada Magazine is launching a pilot project using the app to fill information needs of Latino caregivers.
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When to take the keys away? Driver evaluation takes burden off caregivers to decide
This program shares tips to spot driving red flags and helps lead conversations with loved ones about their skills.