Caregiving

Gov. Rick Snyder signed the Michigan CARE Act on April 13, providing help to an unpaid silent army about 2 million strong who make it possible for older Michiganders to live independently at home.

Legislation supporting Michigan’s 2 million family caregivers won bipartisan passage in the state House today and heads to the governor's desk.

Senate Bill 352, the Michigan CARE Act, is expected to be up for a vote on the state House floor today.

A bill intended to provide much-needed help to family caregivers won passage in House committee today.

The Michigan CARE Act -- a bill that would support and equip family caregivers with the information and training they need when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home -- had its hearing day in House committee Feb. 9.

[LANSING, MI] Legislation supporting the state’s family caregivers – an unpaid silent army about 2 million strong who help make it possible for older Michiganders to live independently at home – won overwhelming passage in the state Senate today.

From MIRS News Service

Understand your resources. Seek help. Keep a budget. Look at the realities early on. Listen to a lot of music.

November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the 40 million Americans – about 2 million from Michigan – who help older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently at home, where they want to be. The unpaid care they provide – managing medications, cooking meals, driving to appointments, performing complex medical tasks and more – is valued at about $15.5 billion in Michigan alone.

If you are caring for family or friends with Medicare, it's important that you know about this health insurance program.