Dear Legislator: As we approach Senior Action Week, April 29 - May 3, we are reaching out to ask for your support in the FY 2025 budget. While
Where to find food assistance if you’re in need
Region IV Area Agency on Aging receives many inquiries about food availability. Below are some resources for those needing food and those
Mental health is health too – treat it that way
Like the proverbial frog in a pot of hot water, the frenetic pace of life can creep up on us until, before weâre aware, the intensity of issues and
How to File a Medicare grievance – Sara Duris – May 2022
Questions and Answers Q. I want to file an appeal with Medicare about how long it takes for me to see my doctor at each appointment. I
Magazine stories resonate as Mother’s Day approaches-Lynn Kellogg-5/7/22
Thoughts about this weekâs column swirled around a number of happenings: realizing itâs Motherâs Day weekend, a visit to my parentsâ former summer
Celebrate Older Americans Month at the Senior Expo on Thursday-Pat Arter-4/30/22
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce
Negative perceptions of aging could be shortening your life-Christine Vanlandingham-4/23/22
When you think of an old person, what are the first five words or phrases that come to mind? Donât overthink it. Just write down, or make a mental
What’s the difference between an advance medical directive and a living will?-Sara Duris-4/16/22
Q: My son wants me to get an advance medical directive. I already made a living will a few years ago, isnât that enough? A: A living will is a
Why we make things-Lynn Kellogg-4/9/22
Why do we make things? Peter Korn, a furniture maker turned craftmanship guru in Maine wrote a book titled âWhy We Make Things and Why It Matters.â He