Newsroom
Latest News
Pauline Wiggins: Inspiring the direct care workforce through education
With four years of experience, Pauline Wiggins, a Direct Care Worker (DCW) of Muskegon County, recently stepped into a new role as an MSU IMPART Alliance…
Vail House: Where Compassion Becomes a Calling
When Lori Sutton’s son, Jeremy, was just 14, his world was shaped by the challenges of autism and severe disabilities. With few options available and a fierce love driving her forward, Lori made a bold…
Mike and Dallas: A Friendship Built Through Direct Care
In direct care, support often transitions into friendship. For Direct Care Worker Dallas Reim and Mike Hitchcock, this happened quickly, yet quite naturally.
"They kind of almost become like a part of your family," Mike…
A Love Story: ‘I met the woman I’m going to marry’
Dan and Jennifer Digmann’s love story is one of resilience, devotion, and the power of direct care. Their journey together is deeply intertwined with their experiences living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that…
Training Center Launches in West Michigan, Supporting Critical Workforce Needs
The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) recently unveiled its new community training lab, marking a significant step in addressing the growing challenges faced by direct care workforce across the state.
Located in Grand Rapids,…
How Grant Funding Helps Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation Grow the Brain Injury Community
Like many neuro rehabilitation programs, in recent years the combination of the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic, funding changes, and staffing challenges presented many obstacles for Michigan-based Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation.Despite those obstacles, providing…
