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(Creating Dementia Solutions 14) Three Dementia Subtypes: What to Know

Michigan State University medical student Emily Bossie – with support from researcher Dr. Graham Atkin – help folks understand the differences between three of the most common types of dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories events, including Community StrollMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyCreating Dementia Solutions: Emergency Responders Embrace ‘Help …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 13) Don’t Assume it’s Dementia

In the next four special episodes with Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin and medical student Emily Bossie, Creating Dementia Solutions focuses a variety of dementia and Alzheimer’s related topics from a research perspective. In this discussion, Dr. Atkin talks about symptoms of other ailments which can prompt folks to think dementia – but it isn’t. …

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(Community Matters 41) MAEDA Lawyer: “Things are Going to Keep Moving Forward” at Marshall Megasite

First Aired July 22, 2023 A member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters he does not believe the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite will win its lawsuit. Attorney Richard Lindsey believes a written opinion in the case released July 17, 2023 by Judge William Marietti – which shot down an …

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(Community Matters 41) Committee for Marshall Continues to Push for Referendum on BlueOval

First Aired July 22, 2023 In his first interview with Community Matters since a judge ruled against a proposed preliminary injunction meant to stop work at the Marshall (Michigan) Megasite, Glenn Kowalske talks about next steps. A member of the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite, Kowalske offers a peek into the committee’s thinking while work continues …

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(Community Matters 40) Lightner on BlueOval ‘No’ Vote and State Budget

First Aired July 15, 2023 Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan’s 45th House District joins Community Matters to discuss a number of current events. First, Lightner offers her perspective after having voted “no” on the incentive package for the proposed Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan at the Marshall Megasite. Lightner also discusses the recent state budget process, …

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(Community Matters 39) Now Illegal in Michigan: Holding Devices While Driving

First Aired July 8, 2023 Michigan State Police Lt. DuWayne Robinson talks with Community Matters about a new law in the state, now in effect, which makes it illegal to hold a device such as a smart phone while operating a vehicle. Robinson also discusses what could be a double-whammy for some violators: A combination fine and …

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(Community Matters 39) MDOT Updates Status of Calhoun County Roadwork

First Aired July 8, 2023 More than a dozen bridges along I-94 in Calhoun County are slated for repair or replacement in the summer of 2023. The work began in late winter and continues. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa updates Community Matters on the status of the work, including a key component: Replacing the …

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(Community Matters 39) Mayor: ‘Majority’ of Marshall in Favor of Battery Plant

First Aired July 8, 2023 Marshall Mayor Jim Schwartz returns to Community Matters to discuss the planned Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan eyed for the Megasite property, saying a “majority is very, very strong in support of this taking place.” Amid some resistance – including a lawsuit filed by the “Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite” to stop …

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