Ben Belton, Director of Global Partner Engagement at AARP International points out: “Greater longevity is one of the most significant achievements of
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For those of you who use Facebook, you’re probably accustomed to it showing you what you posted exactly a year ago (and two, three, four … years
Support Needed for Direct Care Services as Aging Population Grows-Christine Vanlandingham-3/15/2021
Older adults increasingly say they want to age in their own homes instead of relying on nursing homes or other congregate care settings. Michigan’s 16
Q&A-Mental Health and Medicare, and COVID’s Effect on Social Connections-Sara Duris-3/6/21
Q: Will my mom’s Medicare cover mental health counseling? A: Original Medicare Part B covers individual and group therapy, activity therapies
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Recognizing Black History Month, and so many efforts in play to raise awareness of racial injustice and inspire action, my mind went to Ida B. Wells.
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Volunteers are a critical part of the Area Agency on Aging’s work. There are almost 200 active AAA volunteers serving our communities in many
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It’s been dubbed the double pandemic for seniors: loneliness and COVID-19. Already the most isolated demographic group before the pandemic, rates
Seniors Invited to Receive Weekly Check-In from a Friendly Caller
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2020 Award Nominations
Caregiver of the Year Award– People from all corners of the community have been stepping up to help seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. From