Caregiving in Michigan
Expert guides about caregiving in Michigan from Brevy Care.
Dementia Care in Michigan: A Caregiver's Guide (2026)
About 220,000 Michiganders 65 and older are projected to be living with Alzheimer's in 2025, cared for largely by family.
Michigan Caregiver Guide 2026, Pay, Respite, Programs, Resources
Michigan has one of the more comprehensive caregiver-pay systems in the country, anchored by a no-waitlist Medicaid benefit that pays family members to care for a loved one at home.
How to Find Respite Care in Michigan
If you're a family caregiver in Michigan, respite care isn't a luxury.
Caregiver Programs Available to You in Michigan
Family caregivers in Michigan have access to more programs than most realize. Some pay the caregiver directly. Some provide free training, respite, and support groups.
How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in Michigan
Six separate Michigan programs pay family members to provide care for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one. Some pay through Medicaid, some through the VA, and some through private funding sources.
How the Michigan Home Help Program Pays You to Care for a Loved One
The Michigan Home Help Program is the state's most-used pathway for paid family caregiving.