Fall 2021 RIV AAA Newsletter
Hello from all us of at Area Agency on Aging. What a beautiful Michigan Fall! We hope you are enjoying all the apples, beautiful leaves and as much pumpkin spice as you can. In this issue get an update on our advocacy work, how companion pets combat senior loneliness, the importance of weatherizing your home […]
Worker Shortage has a Multitude of Probable Causes-Lynn Kellogg-10/2/21
Where did all the workers go? From lower wage earners to top talent, it feels like everyone is scrambling to find help. It seems there’s a perfect storm of so many factors in play, all on a national, even global, scale. Opinions about the cause abound: Traditionalists, those born between 1928 and 1945, and boomers, […]
Don’t wait for a Holiday to Celebrate your Grandparents-Pat Arter-9/18/21
By the time you read this, National Grandparents’ Day is a week behind us. This year, I almost missed it. I have many reasons to love the holiday. One reason is that I enjoy thinking about my grandparents and the great memories I carry of them, the traditions they started that endure to this day […]
Fall Prevention Resources-Online and In-Person
Falling is not a normal part of aging. Yet falls remain a leading cause of injury for people 65 and older. Falls threaten older adults’ safety and independence, and generate enormous economic and personal expense. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Injury Center, which monitors falls, fall-related injuries and associated costs, reports: One-in-four adults 65 […]
Help Available During Medicare Open Enrollment-Sara Duris-9/4/21
Q: What is a “Medicare Annual Notice of Change,” and why is it important? A: Usually in September every year, those with Medicare Advantage Plans or Part D Prescription Drug plans will receive an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) notice. These contain information about any changes in coverage for the […]
Historical Perspective on Vaccines in America-Lynn Kellogg-8/21/21
History gives such perspective. During a recent stay at a family cottage on the tip of the thumb of Michigan, it was easy to slip back two centuries and catch a glimpse of the towns that were, rather than the current lakeside villages and farms that draw so many. Visiting a secluded cemetery with grandchildren, […]
Kinship Caregiver Program is Here to Help-Pat Arter-8/14/21
In the U.S., almost 8 million children live in grand-families, where grandparents or other relatives are the householders. And of those, 40 percent live with grandparents, according to article from Generations United, a leader for intergenerational strategies for more than 30 years. Generations United is a network of member organizations, partners and stakeholders committed to improving […]
Community Services Director
POSITION AVAILABLE DATE: August 9, 2021 POSITION: Community Services Director DESCRIPTION: Works to advance and expand service capability of the corporation to identify and fill community needs. Responsible for community planning, needs analysis and service development, leading a multi-year planning process and annual implementation plan in accordance with identified needs. Coordinates and develops service and […]
Reacting to what life throws at you-Christine Vanlandingham-8/7/21
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” A quote from one of my favorite authors and a theme prevalent in two conversations I had this week. The discussions were with two local women, one in her twenties, the other in her 90s. The younger woman told me of […]
Where to Find Food Assistance-7/24/21-Sara Duris
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging receives many inquiries about food availability. Here are some resources for those needing food and those seeking fresh fruit and vegetables this summer. For emergency food assistance, regardless of age, call 211 to find food pantries near you. You will be asked to put in your zip code. […]