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Home » Caregiving » Paid Caregivers » Page 2

Category: Paid Caregivers

Posted inPaid Caregivers

Scaled-back social services bill could still be vital to Michigan home care workers

by Detroit Free Press December 10, 2021March 21, 2023

“Is this going to make a difference? Undoubtedly, yes,” said one organization leader.

Posted inFamily Caregivers

Detroit center emphasizes wellness for caregivers as Latino population, funding needs rise

by New Michigan Media and Latino Press November 30, 2021March 10, 2023

LA SED Senior Center has been a safe space for elderly Latinos to socialize, converse in Spanish, receive particularized services, take English classes and stay connected to the community for over 50 years.

Posted inPaid Caregivers

Detroit respite program makes adult day care more affordable

by Urban Aging News June 26, 2021March 13, 2023

DayBreak program offers flexible respite services at a lower cost.

Posted inPaid Caregivers

Can a program like the one in Oregon help direct care workers elsewhere?

by Michigan Radio and Detroit Free Press April 30, 2021March 12, 2023

Shortage of health care workers keeps family members up at night. What can be done to help direct care workers in Michigan?

Posted inPaid Caregivers

39% of state’s nursing home workers declined Covid-19 shots. Some homes did better.

by The Buffalo News April 21, 2021February 23, 2023

Dogged reporting on vaccine hesitancy among workers at nursing homes in Western New York.

Posted inPaid Caregivers

Michigan caregivers got a $2 hourly boost in COVID. Should it be permanent?

by Bridge Michigan March 21, 2021February 23, 2023

A long-sought-after bump in pay has helped keep some direct care workers on the job, performing crucial services in a pandemic. What if it goes away?

Posted inPaid Caregivers

Innovation, bonuses may help curb Michigan’s home health care shortage

by Bridge Michigan and The Detroit News February 5, 2021February 23, 2023

Home health agencies are becoming creative to maintain health workers. Michigan agencies are boosting pay, while a New York co-op could provide a model to a deepening crisis.

Posted inPaid Caregivers

As Michigan ages, a shortage in health care workers explodes into a crisis

by Bridge Michigan and The Detroit News February 5, 2021March 12, 2023

Michigan is getting older, and there aren’t enough workers to care for seniors and those with disabilities. The pandemic has worsened things, as few are willing to risk their health for menial pay.

Posted inPaid Caregivers

These nursing homes kept Covid-19 out for 7 months. Here’s what caregivers learned

by The Buffalo News January 21, 2021February 23, 2023

Not one of Slate Valley Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing’s approximately 80 residents and more than 100 workers had tested positive for the virus.

Posted inPaid Caregivers

Program helps New York home health agency face COVID challenges in real time

by Democrat & Chronicle June 30, 2020March 10, 2023

As home health aides are in short supply, one employer addresses real-life concerns, from child care to flat tires.

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