Q: I got a call from a local number and the caller stated that my doctor’s office had asked them to call me about receiving a knee brace that would be
Harness your curiosity, be an advocate – Alexandra Newman – Oct. 21, 2023
Advocating for older adults and people with disabilities is one of our pillars at Area Agency on Aging. We do this in a number of ways throughout
Age friendly communities are possible and necessary – Lynn Kellogg – Oct. 14, 2023
Last week’s Generations column on Ageism Awareness Day was spot on, as was the Area Agency on Aging’s LinkedIn TED talk post on ageism
Ageism Awareness Day an opportunity to rethink how we see aging – Christine Vanlandingham – Oct. 7, 2023
“There are six myths about old age: that it’s a disease, a disaster; that we are mindless; that we are sexless; that we are useless; that we are
A guide to applying for disability benefits – Sara Duris – Sept. 30, 2023
Q: How does someone qualify to get disability income from Social Security? A: To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must
Take advantage of free Medicare counseling – Alexandra Newman – Sept. 23, 2023
When I started working at Area Agency on Aging earlier this year, I had very little knowledge about Medicare and Medicaid. I couldn’t even remember
Prevention is the key to mitigating fall risk – Lynn Kellogg – Sept. 16, 2023
September 18-22 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. All of us either have fallen or know someone who has. Falls can change lives,
It’s time to stop undervaluing older adults – Christine Vanlandingham – Sept. 9, 2023
The growth of the aging population is often framed in the news as an economic drain on society. In local community conversations I frequently hear
Prepare for Medicare coverage changes – Sara Duris – Sept. 2, 2023
Q. What is a Medicare Annual Notice of Change and why is it important? A: Usually in September every year, individuals with Medicare Advantage