In this segment, One Detroit contributor Sarah Zientarski sits down with caregivers and senior citizens at American House in Livonia to explore the role of compassion, conversation, and community.
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Posted inArts & Culture, Civic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Rea Tajiri on telling her story in caregiving film ‘Wisdom Gone Wild,’ a look at expert caregiving panel | One Detroit
As part of Detroit PBS’ yearlong caregiving initiative, the station, in partnership with the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, the Asian American Journalists Association – Michigan Chapter, and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation recently hosted an evening of film, conversation and community. The event was a co-presentation with POV, which showcases independent films on PBS.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Cash aid program offers $4,500 to parents. Where is it, how to apply
Families in the Rx Kids program reported feeling more financially secure and used their cash on baby supplies, food, rent and utilities.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Cash aid program for moms and babies launches in Detroit, where it will go next
Applications are open in Detroit. In March, the popular cash aid program is slated to grow across the rest of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Federal food assistance changes taking $95M bite out of Michigan budget
President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ law will mean a big new expense for Michigan, which will be required to pay a larger share of administrative costs for federal food assistance.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Housing
Detroit vowed to revamp its homeless response system. Has it worked?
The city of Detroit announced a seven-point plan nearly a year ago to help Detroiters who are unhoused and on the streets, after two children died.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government
Unpaid medical debt? Michigan may soon limit how creditors can come after it
Lawmakers want to crack down on how and when hospitals and debt collectors can recoup unpaid medical debt under a two-bill package The bipartisan effort wouldn’t stop debt collections all together, but, if passed, would prevent actions like foreclosure or wage garnishment It’s unclear whether the package will be taken up in the Republican-led House. […]
Posted inGuest Commentary, Health and Welfare
Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease
Michiganders would benefit from raising their awareness of asthma, not just because asthma is common here but because our environment is changing fast.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Housing
Mayor Sheffield plans to crack down on senior housing conditions
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced efforts to address concerns raised by senior residents about the often “deplorable conditions” they have been living in, she said.
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Detroit extends stand-by shelters, respite sites amid extreme cold
City officials will monitor conditions and guidance from the National Weather Service and take appropriate action.