Happy New Year! Recently, I have been feeling a bit sorry for myself, thinking about all the things I canāt do right now. Sometime over this last
Can we talk? Really talk?-Christine Vanlandingham
It seems the answer is often no. The new level of shouting on my Facebook feed has me running for the āback buttonā or āclose window buttonā more
Kelsie’s Story
One morning 26-year-old Kelsie woke up unable to walk. She had suffered a spinal stroke that left her paralyzed. She called Region IV Area Agency on
Medicare Questions and Debt Help for Older Adults-Sara Duris
Q. I found out my mother changed to a Medicare Advantage Plan and could lose her Medigap plan next year. Can anything be done? A.
Help the Seniors in your Life Fight Isolation During the Holidays-Lynn Kellogg
The holidays are upon us. Itās gratifying to see so many embracing ways to connect with family and friends while also protecting health. What we may
How to Enjoy Thanksgiving During a Pandemic-Pat Arter
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday meal to cook. Everything is from scratch, and the house smells amazing for days. My husband always
Holiday Volunteering in the Time of COVID-Christine Vanlandingham
Giving Thanks ā Giving Back. Thatās a good mantra for this or any time of year. While giving financial contributions to causes that are close to
What is a Failure to Thrive (FTT) diagnosis and info on TV Medicare Plans
Q. My motherās doctor gave a recent diagnosis of āfailure to thrive.ā My mom has always been petite and we havenāt noticed significant
Rediscovering the Joy of Cooking-Lynn Kellogg-October 24, 2020
Nearly thirty years ago I sat through a compelling talk by a futurist talking about how different clusters of age groups, or cohorts, viewed varied