By Alexandra Newman I’m not exaggerating when I say the Senior Expo is my favorite day of the year. OK, maybe it’s second to my birthday (and my
Make Your Voice Heard: Advocacy Takes Us All
By Alexandra Newman Throughout my time working at Area Agency on Aging (AAA), I have met many wonderful people
Foster Grandparent volunteer finds her purpose
By Alexandra Newman One of the things I value most about my role at Area Agency on Aging is getting to tell stories about how the programs we run
A safe place for male caregivers
By Alexandra Newman I recently overheard an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) care manager on the phone with the caregiver of a client.
Lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need
By Alexandra Newman Knocking on the door of a stranger isn’t always the most comfortable thing. Sometimes I find myself
Caregivers don’t have to do it alone
By Alexandra Newman A caregiver's journey is always different. Some are caregivers for a short time, and some can lend their caring spirit for
Free, unbiased Medicare enrollment assistance available
By Alexandra Newman “People are falling through the cracks,” a program manager at Area Agency on Aging (AAA) told me during a recent
Building community solidarity
By Alexandra Newman This summer we celebrated four years of owning our home. In those four years, I learned the names of just four of my
Independence every day – July 5, 2025
By Alexandra Newman As you’re reading this column you’re probably looking forward to (or recovering from) an event celebrating Independence