Kim Suhr says Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has been a lifeline for her. “If I wasn't getting these services, I don’t know if I would even be here. I
A hopeful spring – Alexandra Newman – April 13, 2024
When people ask me how I am doing these next two months, the answer is going to be: busy. Now, I keep myself busy most of the year, but April
Sometimes, all it takes is a friendly call – Alexandra Newman – March 9, 2024
About one-third of older adults in the United States live alone, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s about 14 million people who are
Living a balanced life at home – Alexandra Newman – Feb. 10, 2024
One snowy Tuesday morning in early January my partner and I dug out the cars from the driveway and I drove to Benton Harbor to do an interview with a
Offering care for kinship caregivers – Alexandra Newman – Jan. 13, 2024
When Carolyn Strzyzkowski began caring more and more for her great-granddaughter, she realized she wasn’t equipped. “I’m 78-years-old. I love
Embrace the aging process, we’re all in this together – Alexandra Newman – Dec. 16, 2023
When we think of inspiring stories of aging, we often think of the woman still crocheting at 98 – how are her fingers still so nimble? We think of the
Planning for the end of life – Alexandra Newman – Nov. 18, 2023
Working at newspapers, you tend to read a lot of obituaries. They start in various ways; some say the person went to be with their God. Some
Take advantage of free Medicare counseling – Alexandra Newman – Sept. 23, 2023
When I started working at Area Agency on Aging earlier this year, I had very little knowledge about Medicare and Medicaid. I couldn’t even remember
Stepping out of our comfort zones – Aug. 26, 2023 – Alexandra Newman
I would consider myself an adventurous person, but I don’t always like to try new things. When I’m thrust into an unfamiliar environment, it