When you think of an old person, what are the first five words or phrases that come to mind? Donât overthink it. Just write down, or make a mental
What’s the difference between an advance medical directive and a living will?-Sara Duris-4/16/22
Q: My son wants me to get an advance medical directive. I already made a living will a few years ago, isnât that enough? A: A living will is a
Why we make things-Lynn Kellogg-4/9/22
Why do we make things? Peter Korn, a furniture maker turned craftmanship guru in Maine wrote a book titled âWhy We Make Things and Why It Matters.â He
Let Your Voice be Heard on Aging Issues Affecting Southwest Michigan-Christine Vanlandingham-3/26/22
The phrase ânothing about us without usâ has been around in concept for hundreds of years, starting as the Latin phrase âNihil de nobis, sine nobis.â
Medicare and Annual Preventive Visits-Sara Duris-3/19/22
Q: Is it true that Medicare provides for one wellness visit a year? A: Medicare covers one âWelcome to Medicareâ preventive visit in your
Awareness, support for change needed in climate fight-3/12/22-Lynn Kellogg
As a retirement present to myself, I planned a desert immersion for mid-winter. A double major in college with human service on one side and
Fighting the stigma of memory loss-Pat Arter-3/5/22
Small mundane actions can start something great. Everyday my schedule seems to be filled with mundane tasks like budget talks, phone calls, meetings,
Options for Elder Care-Christine Vanlandingham-02/26/22
The John A. Hartford Foundation recently asked older adults how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their perceptions of nursing homes. Key
Where local seniors can turn for tax prep help-Sara Duris-2/19/22
Q: Where can seniors get their taxes done? A: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide programs are available