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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
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By Lynn Kellogg Congress has critical budget decisions to make on how to spend reduced dollars. It’s a daunting task without knowing the
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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
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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
A Path to Aging with Dignity: Rebalancing Michigan’s Medicaid-Funded Long-Term Care System
By Christine Vanlandingham In Michigan and nationwide, the conversation around long-term care for older adults and people with disabilities is
Celebrating National Social Work Month – March 22, 2025
By Emily Marshall “Oh, the tangled webs we weave”, my mom used to say when I was growing up. She was referring to life’s complications and how our
Advocacy is important and you can help – March 15, 2025
By Lynn Kellogg Before retirement, one of my roles at Region IV Area Agency on Aging was non-partisan political advocacy. Serving people 18 and