Stories tagged: "nursing homes"

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Family New Legislation Would Protect Older Michiganders from Abuse by Conservators

More than a hundred Michiganders studied the issue of elder abuse for two years. Now, they're ready to make their recommendations.

Associated Press Associated Press June 11, 2021 11:33 am EDT
Coronavirus Many of Michigan's elderly nursing home residents cannot accept visitors. Photo via Shutterstock.
Coronavirus Michigan’s Massive Nursing Home Vaccination Success May Help Reunite Families

Visitation rules for nursing homes are being revised thanks to the successful efforts to vaccinate Michiganders in long-term care.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel March 4, 2021 3:12 pm EST
Economy FILE - In a June 17, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer has extended Michigan's coronavirus emergency through Sept. 4, enabling her to keep in place restrictions designed to curb COVID-19. The Democratic governor on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, pointed to an uptick in cases. Since nearly two months ago, the seven-day statewide average is up six-fold, to about 700. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)
Economy Michigan’s 2021 Budget Is In. These Are the 10 Things You Need to Know.

More of Michigan’s professionals will get hazard pay this year. Plus, job training, a free tuition program, and widespread mental health services for residents.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 7, 2020 2:08 pm EDT
Law and Policy Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (AP Photo/Paul Sancya File)
Law and Policy Michigan Nursing Homes Not Following COVID Safety Measures Face 90 Days in Jail

Attorney General Dana Nessel will be prosecuting nursing homes and long-term care facilities that refuse executive orders on coronavirus safety.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 17, 2020 2:26 pm EDT
Coronavirus Reps. Laurie Pohutsky and Ryan Berman discussing the state of nursing homes during the pandemic. Photos via MI House TV.
Coronavirus WATCH: State Reps Clash Over Coronavirus Cases in Michigan’s Nursing Homes

Michigan's most vulnerable residents are dying from the coronavirus at alarming rates. Here's why Reps Laurie Pohutsky and Ryan Berman got into a heated debate about what to do about it.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel July 13, 2020 5:37 pm EDT

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Health Testing for Everyone: A Look at How Gov. Whitmer Is Protecting Michiganders in Nursing Homes

Michigander Brianna Patman says the move could help facilities "actually take care of the people they’ve committed to take care of."

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain July 13, 2020 2:00 pm EDT
Coronavirus Left: Glacier Hills care and rehabilitation center in Ann Arbor (Photo via Facebook). Right: Tara Barber said her husband Tom was known for his glowing smile. (Photo courtesy of Tara Barber)
Coronavirus My Husband Died of COVID-19 as a Nursing Home Patient. Here’s My Advice to Families.

Michigander Tara Barber was separated from her husband Tom since COVID-19 sent the state into lockdown. Here's a look into her battle between logic and emotion surrounding her husband’s death.

Martha Spall Martha Spall July 13, 2020 1:53 pm EDT