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National Disability Independence Day: Independence Looks Different for Everyone
Read more: National Disability Independence Day: Independence Looks Different for EveryoneJuly 26 is National Disability Independence Day. It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that made one idea official: people with disabilities have the right to live, work, and take part in their communities without discrimination. But independence isn’t one big thing. It’s a lot of small choices…
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The Sandwich Generation Isn’t a Phase. It’s the New Normal.
Read more: The Sandwich Generation Isn’t a Phase. It’s the New Normal.It’s 7:15 on a Tuesday morning. You’re signing a permission slip with one hand and reading a message from your dad’s cardiologist with the other. By 9 a.m. you’re at your desk, half-listening to a meeting while mentally reorganizing your mother’s pill sorter. By 9 p.m., after the kids are in bed, you’re…
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7 Signs You Need Respite Care as a Family Caregiver
Read more: 7 Signs You Need Respite Care as a Family CaregiverMany family caregivers keep going until they feel completely drained. The days are busy, and it can feel easier to push through than to stop and ask for support. But waiting until you are overwhelmed often makes caregiving harder for both you and the person you care for. Recognizing the signs that you…
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What Is the MI Choice Waiver in Michigan? A Complete Guide for Families and Caregivers
Read more: What Is the MI Choice Waiver in Michigan? A Complete Guide for Families and CaregiversIf you or a loved one is eligible for Medicaid and needs long-term care in Michigan, you may have heard about programs or services that help people stay at home instead of moving into a nursing facility. One of those programs is the MI Choice 1915(c) Waiver Program. It helps eligible older adults…
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