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
The Story of Civil Rights Activist Ida B. Wells-Lynn Kellogg
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.
Volunteers: The Heart of what Area Agency on Aging does-Pat Arter
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
Help a Senior Fight Isolation, Become a Friendly Caller-Christine Vanlandingham
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
Seniors Invited to Receive Weekly Check-In from a Friendly Caller As we approach one year since the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic, we still see
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
Free Tax Prep and Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living? – Sara Duris
Q. Will there be tax preparation clinics this year given all the pandemic restrictions? A: The appointments might be handled a little