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Category: Caregiving
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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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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.
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Henry Ford looks to Philippines to combat worsening nursing shortage
Up to 600 RNs from the Asian country will take jobs as part of an international hiring wave by the Detroit health care system.