The words “care partner” or “caregiver” often conjure thoughts of family ties: a sandwich-generation child or an overwhelmed spouse. According to one University of Michigan poll, 1 in 3 Michigan women 50 and older reported being a caregiver. “When I had my cancer, I knew what it felt like to have people help,” Mary Hase said. (Editor’s note: The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a sponsor of Bridge Michigan’s Health Watch newsletter. RelatedThank you to our Michigan Health Watch Sponsors Bridge Michigan Health Watch is made possible by generous financial support from our sponsors.