Michayla Savitt
Caregiving and Aging ReporterHaving grown up in southern New England, Michayla is proud to help tell stories about the Nutmeg State online and on the radio with Connecticut Public. Since joining the content team in 2022, she’s reported on topics as varied as health, aging, politics, climate change, caregiving and education.
Michayla graduated with her master’s degree in health and science reporting in 2022, from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. While finishing her degree, she joined Connecticut Public first as an intern with the talk show unit, followed by the newsroom. She’s been with the team ever since.
During the height of COVID-19, Michayla led the news department of an all-volunteer community radio station in Ithaca, New York, and has also been a producer/reporter and host for audio outlets across the Empire State. She got her bachelor's degree from Ithaca College, where she spent most days in the radio studio hosting and producing live music shows, delivering newscasts, and training new on-air talent.
Michayla's field reporting was part of CT Public’s piece that was awarded a National Edward R. Murrow award for breaking news coverage about the Aug. 2024 “thousand-year storm” that devastated parts of western Connecticut. Her reporting has also been recognized by the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
When not on deadline, Michayla is probably making something out of clay, or strolling outside with her rescue dog, Elphie. Thoughts? Jokes? Tips? Email msavitt@ctpublic.org.
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In June, Connecticut Public held a conversation about dementia caregiving in Wethersfield. On this episode, we hear that discussion, from the logistics of care to speaking openly about dementia. -
Dos tercios de los encuestados afirmaron pagar por el cuidado de sus hijos, con costos que oscilaban entre los 4 y los 1.700 dólares mensuales. Algunos pagaban incluso más al mes. -
Two-thirds of respondents said they pay for childcare, with costs ranging anywhere from $4 a month to $1,700. Some paid even more per month.
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An estimated 5,600 of Connecticut's 31,000 early care and education workers don't have health insurance, according to a recent study by Access Health CT. -
Risk factors include poor circulation and heart disease, which become more common as people age. Older adults also tend to take more medications like diuretics that can be dehydrating. -
As Earth continues to warm from humans burning fossil fuels, weather extremes are expected to also increase in frequency and intensity. And the health of older adults are vulnerable to these extremes. -
The research will look to identify disparities in care and resources for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and family members, along with older adults at risk of developing the disease as they age. -
A University of Connecticut economics professor co-authored the study, which appeared this year in the “Journal of Human Resources.” -
The law seeks to get more concrete information about private equity investment in Connecticut's nursing homes, and bars investors from making decisions that would affect the care or safety of patients. -
Companies will be required to report each policy’s actual losses to the state, providing a window into major price hikes.
