Why do we make things? Peter Korn, a furniture maker turned craftmanship guru in Maine wrote a book titled “Why We Make Things and Why It Matters.” He
Let Your Voice be Heard on Aging Issues Affecting Southwest Michigan-Christine Vanlandingham-3/26/22
The phrase “nothing about us without us” has been around in concept for hundreds of years, starting as the Latin phrase “Nihil de nobis, sine nobis.”
Medicare and Annual Preventive Visits-Sara Duris-3/19/22
Q: Is it true that Medicare provides for one wellness visit a year? A: Medicare covers one “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit in your
Awareness, support for change needed in climate fight-3/12/22-Lynn Kellogg
As a retirement present to myself, I planned a desert immersion for mid-winter. A double major in college with human service on one side and
Fighting the stigma of memory loss-Pat Arter-3/5/22
Small mundane actions can start something great. Everyday my schedule seems to be filled with mundane tasks like budget talks, phone calls, meetings,
Options for Elder Care-Christine Vanlandingham-02/26/22
The John A. Hartford Foundation recently asked older adults how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their perceptions of nursing homes. Key
Where local seniors can turn for tax prep help-Sara Duris-2/19/22
Q: Where can seniors get their taxes done? A: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide programs are available
Finding Enthusiasm in the Arena of Life-Lynn Kellogg-2/12/22
Nestled between Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President’s Day, thoughts for this column pulled in many directions. Then, through the mail, someone
Have a job to fill? Consider an older worker-Pat Arter-2/5/22
We all know area businesses are struggling to attract workers. It’s evident every day as we go about our daily activities. Our favorite takeout is