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The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in Michigan

Posted on 01/20/21

A guide to when, where and whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine Read More »
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Gov. Whitmer talks COVID-19 vaccine in AARP Michigan telephone town hall

Posted on 01/15/21

Gov. Gretchen Whtimer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan's chief medical executive, answered a wide range of questions… Read More »
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COVID-19 Deaths and Cases in Michigan Nursing Homes Increased Substantially in Three Months

Posted on 01/14/21

New AARP analysis shows nursing homes are in crisis; over 60% report at least one resident case and nearly 90% report… Read More »
Politics & Society

AARP Urges 'Full-Scale Mobilization' to Vaccinate Older Americans

Posted on 01/12/21 - By Dena Bunis

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins has called for an improved vaccine rollout in a letter to HHS. Delays and disorganization have… Read More »
Health

Coronavirus Variants: What We Know So Far

Posted on 01/08/21 - By Michelle Crouch

Scientists have found two new strains of coronavirus that are more contagious, prompting concerns about increased cases… Read More »
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AARP Michigan Advocates for Long-Term Care Reform

Posted on 12/31/20

The pandemic has underscored chronic issues such as staffing shortages, low wages for caregivers, and inadequate… Read More »
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COVID -19 Vaccinations Begin in Michigan Nursing Homes

Posted on 12/30/20

Nursing homes in Michigan — where one in three COVID-19 deaths have occurred — began getting staff and residents… Read More »
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Reflections of a Grandpa Standing In for Mom

Posted on 12/28/20

67-year-old temporary 'mom' finds caring for his 2-year-old grandson 'exhilarating and memorable, and downright… Read More »