Interactive Zoom sessions a ‘lifesaver’ for patients living with dementia during COVID-19
An adult program for people with dementia forced to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic turns to Zoom sessions to keep their participants engaged and connect them with their friends during this tough time.
An adult program for people with dementia forced to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic turns to Zoom sessions to keep their participants engaged and connect them with their friends during this tough time.
DDR has tips for masks, offers free doggie daycare for frontline heroes
Dogs feed off of our emotions and most of that is visual cues - so they may feel a little disconnected when you're in your mask.
Dogs feed off of our emotions and most of that is visual cues - so they may feel a little disconnected when you're in your mask.
Buying a home? How the experience is changing through COVID-19
Governor Gretchen Whitmer re-opened real estate in Michigan this week but there's no question about it - buying and selling a home will be very different this spring and summer, and perhaps for the foreseeable future.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer re-opened real estate in Michigan this week but there's no question about it - buying and selling a home will be very different this spring and summer, and perhaps for the foreseeable future.
Drunk driver gets early jail release due to coronavirus outbreak while her victim sits outraged
Stephanie Colucci has spent nearly three years in prison for operating while intoxicated and fleeing from police. Colucci, 29, rear-ended Zick as she sat at a red light at the Wayne and Joy road intersection in Westland.
Stephanie Colucci has spent nearly three years in prison for operating while intoxicated and fleeing from police. Colucci, 29, rear-ended Zick as she sat at a red light at the Wayne and Joy road intersection in Westland.
Detroit area hospitals prepare for rise in rare COVID-19 related child illness
Beaumont saw its first case Thursday, a 9-year-old girl who was slipping into cardiac distress.
Beaumont saw its first case Thursday, a 9-year-old girl who was slipping into cardiac distress.
Big Three auto suppliers get green light to restart next week
Michigan manufacturing is getting going a week before the Big Three re-start production. That means auto suppliers can be in full swing starting on Monday.
Michigan manufacturing is getting going a week before the Big Three re-start production. That means auto suppliers can be in full swing starting on Monday.
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
Detroit's Cornerstone Church raises $30K to help people affected by COVID-19
Cornerstone Church in Detroit has raised thousands of dollars for people in need who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cornerstone Church in Detroit has raised thousands of dollars for people in need who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where to turn next? Out of work, unable to get through to unemployment, and bills pile up
A 56-year-old man from Washington Township is out of options with bills do and no help from the state. He says he feels abandoned by Michigan.
A 56-year-old man from Washington Township is out of options with bills do and no help from the state. He says he feels abandoned by Michigan.
As it starts reopening, a new report says Michigan is still woefully behind on testing
Even as the state eyes reopening, Michigan's testing capacity for COVID-19 is woefully behind what it needs to be, a new study out of Harvard finds.
Even as the state eyes reopening, Michigan's testing capacity for COVID-19 is woefully behind what it needs to be, a new study out of Harvard finds.
Michigan restaurants push Governor Gretchen Whitmer for May 29 reopening
Michigan bars and restaurants are lobbying to Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let them reopen in three weeks to survive financially.
Michigan bars and restaurants are lobbying to Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let them reopen in three weeks to survive financially.
Giving birth during a pandemic is scary and difficult. Starfish Family Services makes that easier
A nurse family partnership that was serving low-income families expecting children had to adapt its services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn't mean the help isn't still available.
A nurse family partnership that was serving low-income families expecting children had to adapt its services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn't mean the help isn't still available.
For the expecting mothers unsure and scared of what's next, turn to the nurses at Star Fish Family Services
A nurse family partnership that was serving low-income families expecting children had to adapt its services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn't mean the help isn't still available.
A nurse family partnership that was serving low-income families expecting children had to adapt its services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn't mean the help isn't still available.
Michigan's gradual reopening gets mixed reactions from residents
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reopened manufacturing on Thursday, a sign that COVID-19's spread is slow enough for the state to reengage more of its economy. While some were in support, others had more of a mixed reaction to the order, which included an extension on the stay-home declaration until May 28.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reopened manufacturing on Thursday, a sign that COVID-19's spread is slow enough for the state to reengage more of its economy. While some were in support, others had more of a mixed reaction to the order, which included an extension on the stay-home declaration until May 28.
Don't be tempted by at-home skin treatments, dermatologist warns
We talk with dermatologist Dr. Steve Grekin who advises against tempting at-home skincare treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We talk with dermatologist Dr. Steve Grekin who advises against tempting at-home skincare treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Armed escort volunteers to walk rattled state rep to Capitol after recent Lansing protests
The armed trek was uneventful and unimpeded by authorities, somewhat similar to last week's protest, but by design.
The armed trek was uneventful and unimpeded by authorities, somewhat similar to last week's protest, but by design.
Special delivery: 100 donated iPads from viewers given to DMC hospitals for COVID-19 patients
Here's how it started. Last week, Rob Wolchek spoke with Dr. Rudolph Valentini who told me patients with COVID-19 in the DMC hospitals were isolated from their friends and family. This novel coronavirus is so contagious that no visitors are allowed.
Here's how it started. Last week, Rob Wolchek spoke with Dr. Rudolph Valentini who told me patients with COVID-19 in the DMC hospitals were isolated from their friends and family. This novel coronavirus is so contagious that no visitors are allowed.
New child illness Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome believed to be connected to COVID-19
The top doctor at Children's Hospital and Detroit Medical Center says some patients have COVID-19 or were directly exposed. Antibody testing being done in patients who tested negative for the virus, would show a definitive link to COVID-19.
The top doctor at Children's Hospital and Detroit Medical Center says some patients have COVID-19 or were directly exposed. Antibody testing being done in patients who tested negative for the virus, would show a definitive link to COVID-19.
Some workers get back on job in person, as pandemic restrictions begin to lighten
Agent Nadine Nasrallah is one of many in the real estate market back on the job in person Thursday.
Agent Nadine Nasrallah is one of many in the real estate market back on the job in person Thursday.
IRS wants money back if stimulus check went to a dead loved one
Due to the rush to get the pandemic stimulus money sent out, mistakes were made, said Sowerby managing partner, Ancora Investment management.
Due to the rush to get the pandemic stimulus money sent out, mistakes were made, said Sowerby managing partner, Ancora Investment management.