Attention all snowbirds! There are important things to know regarding the upcoming 2020 Census. The most important thing is making sure your
Gratefulness, purpose and having a good mind – Pat Arter – December 8, 2019
We had a volunteer holiday recognition event for 100+ seniors recently, had some activities, and served a full Thanksgiving lunch to gracious and
Ways to fight back against social isolation and loneliness – Christine Vanlandingham – December 1, 2019
There’s a serious health risk among us, the prolonged effects of which are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In Berrien County, an estimated
Where to find help with food for needy, elderly – Sara Duris – November 25, 2019
Q: Where can seniors find help getting food? For emergency food assistance, regardless of age, call 2-1-1 to find food pantries near
E-cigarettes: We’ve been down this road before – Lynn Kellogg – 11/16/2019
In the 1950s and 60s, it seemed cigarettes were everywhere. Restaurants, stores, homes; smoke was so common you never even noticed the smell or
Resources to consider during National Family Caregivers Month – Lynn Kellogg -November 10, 2019
At the recent 45th anniversary celebration of the Area Agency on Aging there was laughter and fun, and many things to think about. One moment seemed
Two days in the surgery waiting room – November 3, 2019 – Pat Arter
My husband recently had surgery (he’s doing great.). He was three days, two nights in the hospital, which is not an entirely new experience for us.
‘You people on the west side of the state are so nice!’ – Christine Vanlandingham – October 28, 2019
Sitting by a campfire with friends last weekend, we observed a group of what looked to be 18- or 19-year-olds at a nearby campsite attempting to build
Inpatient care, observation services and how they relate to Medicare – Sara Duris – October 19
Q: What inpatient hospital care does Medicare cover? Part A covers medically necessary inpatient hospital care, which is care that you