I became a caregiver for my mother in 2017, when she moved to Michigan after the death of my sister. It was a big change for both of us at a very
Self-advocacy benefits community – Christine Vanlandingham – April 20, 2024
Older adults are a significant and growing segment of the population, with diverse interests, abilities and needs. They have the right to participate
50 Over 60: People making a difference
Older adults in Southwest Michigan are making a difference in their communities every day. In big and small ways, they are investing their energy,
Expressing end-of-life wishes in writing will help your family make decisions – Dec. 30, 2023 – Christine Vanlandingham
The frenzy of holiday gift-giving may be over but there’s another important gift you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. The gift of
It’s December, a time when holiday cheer is supposed to reign – Christine Vanlandingham – Dec. 2, 2023
In my December 2022 Generations column, I wrote about connecting the generations through shared experiences. But what about when that’s not possible?
A salute to the heroes and she-roes – Christine Vanlandingham – Nov. 11, 2023
"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou, writer and civil rights activist who received the
Ageism Awareness Day an opportunity to rethink how we see aging – Christine Vanlandingham – Oct. 7, 2023
“There are six myths about old age: that it’s a disease, a disaster; that we are mindless; that we are sexless; that we are useless; that we are
It’s time to stop undervaluing older adults – Christine Vanlandingham – Sept. 9, 2023
The growth of the aging population is often framed in the news as an economic drain on society. In local community conversations I frequently hear
Resources available for those with addiction – Aug. 12, 2023 – Christine Vanlandingham
It often takes years of struggling with an addiction before someone is ready to reach out for help. “I know there is a big stigma (with addiction)