Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
September is National Alzheimer’s Month, a time to recognize the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and the loved ones who care for them. Understanding dementia can help caregivers communicate with more awareness and compassion, especially during difficult moments. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia changes as the disease progresses. […]
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Friday, August 21st, 2026
Caring for someone with dementia can involve a kind of grief that begins long before a loved one dies. As memory, personality, independence, and abilities change, caregivers may find themselves mourning pieces of the person and the relationship they once knew. This experience is often called anticipatory grief. Unlike grief that follows a death, anticipatory grief […]
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Quick Facts Ombudsmen can help residents file complaints and appeals and connect them to legal and community resources. Ombudsmen can help people in licensed long-term care facilities. This includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, homes for the aged and adult foster homes. Help is free and confidential. The program aims to improve the long-term care […]
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
Most people don’t think about medical and legal planning documents until a crisis occurs. However, having these documents in place ahead of time can help ensure your wishes are honored and provide clarity for loved ones during difficult situations. Here are several important documents to consider as part of your planning efforts. Advance Directive An […]
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
A Roadmap for Helping Older Adults Stay Safe, Mobile and Independent For many older adults, driving represents freedom, independence and the ability to stay connected to family, friends and the community. While many seniors continue driving safely for years, age-related changes can sometimes make getting behind the wheel more challenging. The good news? Giving up […]
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Beyond finding a facility that provides quality medical care, you’re choosing a place where someone will spend their days, build relationships, and feel at home. The process can feel overwhelming, but asking the right questions—and knowing […]
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Caring far away doesn’t mean you’re any less involved. Many long-distance caregivers spend hours coordinating appointments, checking in by phone, and helping loved ones navigate changes that come with aging. Long-distance caregivers often help coordinate medical appointments, manage finances, check on safety concerns, and provide emotional support from afar. While the distance can sometimes create […]
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Friday, May 9th, 2025
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting a free public webinar to gather feedback on a proposed update to the Medicaid MI Choice Waiver program—the addition of a new service called Structured Family Caregiving (SFC). Structured Family Caregiving is a model that supports and pays family caregivers who provide daily care […]
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Monday, December 2nd, 2024
You can count on some stress during the holiday season, even if it’s the happy kind. There’s the decorating, the gift-buying, the cooking, the socializing, the cleanup. For many caregivers, the season of joy presents another set of emotional challenges that can drive stress levels through the roof: Being in a mood to celebrate when […]
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Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
SORRY–OUR FAMILY CAREGIVER CONNECTIONS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT While caring for an aging loved one can be a rewarding, life-enriching experience, it can also sometimes be difficult. Family caregivers often neglect their own needs and can struggle to find the support they need. Family Caregiving Connections: Learn, Link, and Lunch will give caregivers a […]
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