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
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
The Silent Struggle: Suicide risk among older adults during the holidays
By Christine Vanlandingham The upcoming holiday season is often portrayed as joyful — a time of family, friends, laughter, and celebration. But for
Services available for veterans, Medicare recipients
By Lynn Kellogg Kindergarten rules are sometimes cited as being good for adulthood. They tend to focus on safety, kindness, respect, listening and
It started with a phone call
By Alexandra Newman It all started with a phone call to find their local senior center. An anecdote I often use when talking about Area
What if we flipped the script?
By Christine Vanlandingham There’s something about autumn that stirs my soul. The air sharpens, the trees blaze with color, and the world seems to
Breaking Barriers: Hard times, but we can get through
By Lynn Kellogg When in town I’ve taken to joining a weekly tai chi class. Promoted as “moving meditation” or “the gentle martial art”, it seeks
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15
By Sara Duris It is time to review your Medicare coverage and compare your options. Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through
Free, unbiased Medicare enrollment assistance available
By Alexandra Newman “People are falling through the cracks,” a program manager at Area Agency on Aging (AAA) told me during a recent