To address a lack of effective and accessible employee benefits to help employee caregivers meet the dual demands of work and their caregiving responsibilities, this project will involve the co-design of a new navigation program to provide immediate assistance to an...
This initiative, led by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation (RCWJrF) but coordinated by Boston Foundation’s The Philanthropic Initiative, looks to expand and strengthen the network of organizations providing respite services to caregivers in Southeast Michigan. The...
Senior Resource Collaborative will work with its members to develop a care hub model supporting those caring for older adults through two inter-related components: creating a nonprofit caregiver respite hub to coordinate access to services and capacity-building...
This initiative strives to elevate the well-being of older Asian Americans through the creation of a bilingual home health care workforce. By partnering with Mid-Michigan College this project aims to develop a culturally sensitive curriculum and a sustainable model...
This initiative addresses the health disparities faced by aging Muslim Americans, due to racial and religious discrimination. By leveraging a Participatory Asset Map and forming community-driven working groups, the project aims to identify barriers to accessing care,...
This project extends the Michigan Caregiver Navigation Model Pilot, building upon a previously successful partnership between MHA and Henry Ford Health. Utilizing a learning management system, the MHA Keystone Center aims to offer education and training to healthcare...
Midland County Cancer Society is collaborating with CAREgivers Insight, a web-based app, to facilitate real-time reporting of changing health conditions by caregivers of cancer patients, directly linked to the organization’s electronic health record. This...
The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) aims to establish a collaborative program connecting rural older adults and individuals with disabilities to assistive technology and durable medical equipment, addressing their diverse needs. This initiative also...
This initiative introduces an intergenerational day care center to support caregivers dealing with dementia in older adults, reaping the proven benefits of intergenerational programs in reducing social isolation, enhancing well-being, and nurturing children’s...
