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January 17, 2026

Being ‘dually eligible’ and treatment at nursing facilities

By Sara Duris Q. I’ve had the same chore provider for three years and now I found out they won’t get paid anymore. What is happening? A. I’m

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Together, for home, health and community

January 10, 2026

Together for health, home and community 

By Alexandra Newman  Life has become very segmented.  You probably have several different streaming services to watch

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January 3, 2026

Hope for a new year

By Lynn Kellogg “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt “If you’re brave enough to

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December 27, 2025

Lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need

By Alexandra Newman Knocking on the door of a stranger isn’t always the most comfortable thing.  Sometimes I find myself

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December 20, 2025

Be aware of scams, especially during the holidays

By Sara Duris Area Agency on Aging’s Info-Line for Aging & Disability has seen an increase in calls recently of people reporting suspicious

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December 13, 2025

From kitchen tables to a community promise

Honoring the goals of older adults and people with disabilities, one conversation at a time By Christine Vanlandingham Every person deserves

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December 6, 2025

AAA seeking feedback as we develop multi-year plan

By Lynn Kellogg If you’re a caregiver, or wanting meaningful work, read on. AAA needs you. Region IV Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a local,

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November 29, 2025

Caregivers don’t have to do it alone 

By Alexandra Newman A caregiver's journey is always different. Some are caregivers for a short time, and some can lend their caring spirit for

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November 22, 2025

Celebrating the holidays with a loved one with dementia

By Sara Duris Q: My kids and grandkids live in another state and we haven’t celebrated a holiday with them since 2023. My husband’s dementia has

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