"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou, writer and civil rights activist who received the
Taking time out, connecting important for caregivers – Lynn Kellogg – Nov. 4, 2023
WeĀ all want the best for the people we love. Throughout life, we do for them. Last month at the Area Agency on Agingās Annual Celebration, all
Beware of Medicare scams – Sara Duris – Oct. 28, 2023
Q: I got a call from a local number and the caller stated that my doctorās 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
AdvocatingĀ 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
LastĀ weekās Generations column on Ageism Awareness Day was spot on, as was the Area Agency on Agingās LinkedIn TED talk post on ageism
Ageism Awareness Day an opportunity to rethink how we see aging – Christine Vanlandingham – Oct. 7, 2023
āThere are six myths about old age: that itās 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:Ā 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 counselingĀ – 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 couldnāt 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,