May 8, 2025
This project would develop a statewide rural palliative care Project ECHO program, which would offer virtual care-based learning and mentoring sessions aimed at increasing knowledge, skills and confidence with providers engaging in palliative care. In addition, it...
May 8, 2025
The Village of Oakland Woods will hire temporary help to apply for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, aiming to increase affordable senior housing and health care access.
Feb 17, 2025
High turnover among direct care workers (DCWs) has created inconsistent care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and older adults in foster care, necessitating targeted workforce solutions. This project will conduct focus groups to...
Feb 17, 2025
To increase intergenerational support and reduce social isolation, Methodist Children’s Home Society will develop and pilot a trauma-informed care program and curriculum that connects youth in residential facilities with older adults in Wayne County. The...
Feb 17, 2025
To increase access to durable medical equipment for older adults in high-need areas, Family Network of Wyoming will refurbish and deliver durable medical equipment at no cost to uninsured individuals or those who have exhausted their benefits. The initiative will help...
Feb 17, 2025
To support older homeowners in Washtenaw County and address affordable housing needs, the Washtenaw Housing Alliance will launch a Shared Housing Program that matches vetted renters with older adults, enabling them to age in place longer. This initiative aims to...
Feb 17, 2025
To improve health care access for older adults in Michigan prisons with severe illnesses, this initiative will train incarcerated individuals as peer caregivers, providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed palliative care. The program aims to reduce the burden on...
Feb 17, 2025
To provide individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers in Leelanau County with social connection and support, ShareCare of Leelanau will establish the region’s first memory cafe. The cafe will offer wellness programming,...
Feb 17, 2025
To expand access to dementia-friendly social opportunities, Dementia Friendly Saline will partner with Emagine Theaters to offer a dementia-friendly movie program at 10 additional sites across Michigan. The initiative will provide a safe and inclusive space for...
