By Sara Duris Region IV Area Agency on Aging (AAA) receives many inquiries about food availability. Below are some resources for those needing food
“Invisible After 70”: The Quiet Crisis of Aging in Plain Sight – May 24, 2025
By Christine Vanlandingham “I feel invisible. People don’t see me now.” That quiet confession came from a woman I’ve long admired—an energetic,
Medicaid cuts would hurt vulnerable seniors – May 17, 2025
By Lynn Kellogg Last month I wrote about key efficiencies in three pieces of national legislation critical to the health and livelihood of our
The perils of ageism – May 10, 2025
Understanding and Valuing Every Generation By Christine Vanlandingham Ageism, defined as stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against
Understanding hospital admission vs. observation
By Sara Duris Q. I don’t understand how my recent hospital stay wasn’t a full admission and why Medicare won’t cover all the charges? I was in a
AAA can help lift you up – April 26, 2025
By Alexandra Newman I want to start this particular story of aging up in the sky, floating, high above the desert in Africa. That’s where
Changes in Washington could affect elder care – April 19, 2025
By Lynn Kellogg Congress has critical budget decisions to make on how to spend reduced dollars. It’s a daunting task without knowing the
Long-term care, where? – April 12, 2025
By Alexandra Newman When “Mary”, 88, got married over 60 years ago, she moved to “the Thumb” and became a dairy farmer. “Asking if we
Social Security myths, scams – April 5, 2025
By Sara Duris Q. I heard that everyone has to prove their identity to continue getting Social Security benefits. Is that true? A. No, proving