Older adults are a significant and growing segment of the population, with diverse interests, abilities and needs. They have the right to participate
A hopeful spring – Alexandra Newman – April 13, 2024
When people ask me how I am doing these next two months, the answer is going to be: busy. Now, I keep myself busy most of the year, but April
Embrace the madness of March by pursuing your passions – Emily Marshall – March 30, 2024
Every spring, our televisions are inundated with game after game of March Madness basketball. While I don’t claim to understand this craze, I can
Awareness can help avoid scams – Sara Duris – March 16, 2024
Q: My grandmother sent someone money because a scam caller convinced her I was in trouble. What can be done to protect people from getting
Sometimes, all it takes is a friendly call – Alexandra Newman – March 9, 2024
About one-third of older adults in the United States live alone, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s about 14 million people who are
Non-partisan advocacy a blessing and something any older adult can do – Lynn Kellogg – March 2, 2024
One of the required roles that came with my many years at the Area Agency on Aging was that of non-partisan political advocate. I’m grateful; it
Local, free tax preparation assistance available – Sara Duris – Feb. 17, 2024
There are two free tax preparation programs for older adults and low-income individuals to take advantage of this tax season. Both the United Way’s
Living a balanced life at home – Alexandra Newman – Feb. 10, 2024
One snowy Tuesday morning in early January my partner and I dug out the cars from the driveway and I drove to Benton Harbor to do an interview with a
A voice that sang through the hate – Lynn Kellogg – Feb. 3, 2024
Welcome Black History Month! Celebrated each February in the United States and Canada, and each October in Ireland and the United Kingdom, it began as