By Christine Vanlandingham You’ll likely notice the flags. They line the streets this time of year – some small, some large - each placed with
Does Medicare cover mental health counseling?
Q. My father lost his second wife last year and his behavior has really changed. I’ve suggested grief counseling, but he refuses. Lately even watching
My favorite day of the year
By Alexandra Newman I’m not exaggerating when I say the Senior Expo is my favorite day of the year. OK, maybe it’s second to my birthday (and my
The quiet impact of showing up: The value of the Senior Companion Program
By Christine Vanlandingham Sometimes the most meaningful support doesn’t arrive with fanfare. It shows up at the door on a Tuesday morning. It sits
Absentee voting benefits wide range of people, including older adults
By Lynn Kellogg Attacks on absentee voting are just wrong. Absentee voting was created to assure registered voters have a way to vote without
Replacing a Medicare card, and when you should carry it
By Sara Duris Q. My Medicare card has been water-damaged. How do I get a new one? A. You can get a replacement card by logging into or creating
Make Your Voice Heard: Advocacy Takes Us All
By Alexandra Newman Throughout my time working at Area Agency on Aging (AAA), I have met many wonderful people
Grandma hobbies are making a comeback
By Emily Marshall Most evenings, while my 5-year-old and 2-year-old boys are wreaking havoc in my living room with remote control cars and stuffed
Protecting older adults and the programs that serve them
By Lynn Kellogg "The budget reconciliation act (H.R. 1)—formerly named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or OBBBA—was signed into law on July 4,