Caregiving - New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative

Family Caregivers

Caregivers need help. Michigan is slowly finding a way.

by The Detroit News January 10, 2023April 2, 2023

Advocates and leaders say the state can overhaul its laws to better supports its million-plus caregivers.

Caregiving

Nonprofit lightens the load for older adults who want to live alone — and their caregivers

by The Buffalo News November 14, 2022February 15, 2023

Home and Happy uses donated medical equipment.

Family Caregivers

Michigan’s most vulnerable rescued by kinship caregivers

by The Detroit News November 11, 2022February 15, 2023

A growing group is caring for extended family, friends of family, and people they didn’t birth.

Family Caregivers

Military veteran caregivers finally getting praise for tireless work

by Detroit Free Press November 11, 2022February 15, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recognized November as Veteran Caregivers Month and called those who care for veterans “hidden heroes.”

Paid Caregivers

NY officials say work is underway to make the aging boom manageable

by The Buffalo News November 10, 2022February 23, 2023

A state Master Plan for Aging is meant to foster collaboration and innovation to support the well-being of older residents and their loved ones.

Caregiving

We’re hiring a reporter!

by Monica Williams October 21, 2022March 21, 2023

Project Reporter, New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative Position type: Independent contractor up to 20 hours per week. Six-month contract, subject to renewal Reports to: Project Editor, New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative Location: NYMI SOJO prefers the Project Reporter be located in southeast Michigan (Detroit metro); however, candidates from either Western New […]