Sarah Rahal, The Detroit News

The international dissolved Council 25's elected board and took control of the council's local operations and finances following an investigation.

Advocates and leaders say Michigan can reform its laws to better support the million-plus caregivers in the state.

Kinship caregivers are often overlooked and undercounted in Michigan, especially as they are rarely defined or recognized in most state laws.

As Michigan ages, a new survey quantifies the depth of the state's caregiving crisis: Most eldercare workers have no paid help and more than third have no help whatsoever.

Michigan is getting older, and there aren’t enough workers to care for seniors and those with disabilities. The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the situation, as few are willing to risk their health for menial pay.