By Alexandra Newman As you’re reading this, I’m on a boat off the coast of Florida sailing toward Mexico. My first time venturing outside of the
Climate change could be disastrous for future generations
By Lynn Kellogg Last month I traveled to Denver to visit a friend. Not having been to Colorado for a while, I was excited to see her and catch
Remembrance, beyond the ceremonies
By Christine Vanlandingham You’ll likely notice the flags. They line the streets this time of year – some small, some large - each placed with
Does Medicare cover mental health counseling?
Q. My father lost his second wife last year and his behavior has really changed. I’ve suggested grief counseling, but he refuses. Lately even watching
My favorite day of the year
By Alexandra Newman I’m not exaggerating when I say the Senior Expo is my favorite day of the year. OK, maybe it’s second to my birthday (and my
The quiet impact of showing up: The value of the Senior Companion Program
By Christine Vanlandingham Sometimes the most meaningful support doesn’t arrive with fanfare. It shows up at the door on a Tuesday morning. It sits
Absentee voting benefits wide range of people, including older adults
By Lynn Kellogg Attacks on absentee voting are just wrong. Absentee voting was created to assure registered voters have a way to vote without
Replacing a Medicare card, and when you should carry it
By Sara Duris Q. My Medicare card has been water-damaged. How do I get a new one? A. You can get a replacement card by logging into or creating
Make Your Voice Heard: Advocacy Takes Us All
By Alexandra Newman Throughout my time working at Area Agency on Aging (AAA), I have met many wonderful people