‘Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”Is it a quote by Plato? Ian Maclaren? Brad Meltzer?It’s widely
How to Properly Store Medication and Manage Intake-Sara Duris-April 10, 2021
Q. I recently read an article that states people should keep all their prescription drug medications locked up so that teenage grandchildren don’t get
Global Aging Interdependence – Lynn Kellogg – April 5, 2021
Ben Belton, Director of Global Partner Engagement at AARP International points out: “Greater longevity is one of the most significant achievements of
Volunteers Have Been Invaluable During Pandemic-Pat Arter-3/22/21
For those of you who use Facebook, you’re probably accustomed to it showing you what you posted exactly a year ago (and two, three, four … years
Support Needed for Direct Care Services as Aging Population Grows-Christine Vanlandingham-3/15/2021
Older adults increasingly say they want to age in their own homes instead of relying on nursing homes or other congregate care settings. Michigan’s 16
Q&A-Mental Health and Medicare, and COVID’s Effect on Social Connections-Sara Duris-3/6/21
Q: Will my mom’s Medicare cover mental health counseling? A: Original Medicare Part B covers individual and group therapy, activity therapies
The Story of Civil Rights Activist Ida B. Wells-Lynn Kellogg
Recognizing Black History Month, and so many efforts in play to raise awareness of racial injustice and inspire action, my mind went to Ida B. Wells.
Volunteers: The Heart of what Area Agency on Aging does-Pat Arter
Volunteers are a critical part of the Area Agency on Aging’s work. There are almost 200 active AAA volunteers serving our communities in many
Help a Senior Fight Isolation, Become a Friendly Caller-Christine Vanlandingham
It’s been dubbed the double pandemic for seniors: loneliness and COVID-19. Already the most isolated demographic group before the pandemic, rates