In 1975, my Spanish college roommate invited me to Santurtzi in northwest Spain, the heart of the Basque region, to spend a month living with her aunt
Your voice matters – Christine Vanlandingham – June 17, 2023
You do not have to wait for an invitation from Congress to influence public policy. You have a standing invitation. Policy and law impact our
Food pantries, farmers markets offer options – Sara Duris – June 10, 2023
Region IV Area Agency on Aging (AAA) receives many inquiries about food availability. Below are some resources for those needing food and those
Want to share your story? Start now — Alexandra Newman — June 3, 2023
Richard Shinkel, 79, still lives on the farm he was born on in Berrien Springs. “I was a farm kid, and my parents were immigrants from Poland and
Caregiver Resource Center is a good idea – Lynn Kellogg – May 27, 2023
There’s an incredibly good idea being considered in Lansing. It’s the creation and implementation of a statewide Caregiver Resource Center model for
Putting the spotlight on Michigan seniors – Christine Vanlandingham – May 20, 2023
Wednesday, on the state Capitol lawn, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared May as Older Michiganians Month. (Or is it Michiganders? The debate goes
How to avoid scams and what to do to help your neighbors – Sara Duris – May 14, 2023
Q. My friend told me you can’t laminate your Medicare card, is this true? A. Medicare advises beneficiaries to not laminate their
People want to hear your stories – Alexandra Newman – May 7, 2023
In this column, we often talk about stories. How important they are to pass down to your family and friends, how they can bring us together, and
Share the gift of nature – Lynn Kellogg – April 30, 2023
In a letter to his brother Theo in 1874, Vincent Van Gogh wrote, “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” His love of nature