Kanu “KC” Mehta quit his job to care for his wife, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. KC is a growing number of male caregivers. As Sumi’s full-time caregiver, Mehta participated in several support groups. Then he started his own. nymisojo.com/2024/12/caring…

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis is advocating for caretakers after the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Since her husband's 2023 dementia diagnosis, Heming has emerged as an outspoken advocate for caretakers. usatoday.com/story/entertai…

Although immigrants are 17% of the total U.S. labor force, they make up 31% of the home care workforce. usatoday.com/story/money/20…

Senior centers rebrand, renovate and expand. Think belly dancing, basketball, body building and speed dating. nymisojo.com/2025/03/not-yo…

Suneel Ram, 28, doesn’t let Duchene muscular dystrophy stop him from living in the present. Full video and photos by Libby March, along with story by Mark Sommer here: buffalonews.com/multimedia/vid…

"Caregiving," a documentary produced by Bradley Cooper and WETA is set to air beginning next month on Detroit PBS and other PBS stations. It's the latest in a new cinematic canon centering caregivers. nymisojo.com/2025/04/actor-…

Michigan is facing a senior citizen crisis that is worsening by the day. Crush of retirees a crisis in Michigan. State unprepared to meet their needs bridgemi.com/michigan-healt… via Bridge Michigan

We are thrilled to be at #OnAging25 presenting on what we have learned about reporting on caregiving of older adults since 2020. Come chat with us at 1pm in the Hyatt Regency Rotunda!

Michigan is facing a senior care crisis and spending billions on inadequate services. The problems include a lack of inspection on housing, inadequate transportation, and policies that push residents into nursing homes. Bridge Michigan has the story ⬇️ bridgemi.com/michigan-healt…

Michigan has been slower than some states in addressing the care needed for a growing population of senior citizens. The state has increased programs that aid seniors, but advocates say more needs to be done. Bridge Michigan has the story. NY & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative bridgemi.com/michigan-healt…

Jewish Family Services is one of the earliest agencies participating in Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative's social care network for Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. buffalonews.com/news/local/bus…

Here's how pregnant moms, parents of newborns in Pontiac can apply for up to $4,500 in aid freep.com/story/news/loc…

The recording of our recent webinar What is the Future of Caregiving? is now available! Visit us to view on your own time ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=8KIVOC…

Reporters in the New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative won first-place honors in collaboration at the SPJ Detroit annual journalism awards. Judges called caregiving stories 'powerful' profiles of 'quiet leaders'. Read them here: nymisojo.com/2025/05/collab…

Headed to Movement Detroit today? Keep an eye out for "Grandma Techno," the beloved photographer known for photographing the sights and sounds. She says she'll be there for the first time since 2019. Learn more about what she's been up to here: nymisojo.com/2024/08/belove…

As climate change intensifies, pregnant individuals face heightened risks from extreme heat, a new Climate Central report says. planetdetroit.org/2025/06/extrem…

NEXT WEEK: Join Detroit PBS for a virtual caregiving town hall on June 23 at 7:30 p.m. #AmericanBlackJournal host Stephen Henderson and guests will discuss the demands and needs of caregivers and answer your questions LIVE. Watch it on Facebook, YouTube and AmericanBlackJournal.org.

The PBS "Caregiving" documentary follows a diverse group of caregivers as they share their personal stories of challenge and triumph. In conjunction with the documentary, we're hosting a virtual caregiving town hall TONIGHT FROM 7-8 PM! Watch town hall: youtube.com/watch?v=ZwoJwM…

Transportation troubles create a lonely reality for older Michiganders bit.ly/3GoouRJ