Flipping the Script on Aging: Older Workers Are a Competitive Advantage Businesses Need
By Christine Vanlandingham What if the catalyst for your company’s next breakthrough isn’t the latest technology, but a new approach to workforce diversity? At Region IV Area Agency on Aging, we’ve spent the past year inviting our community to “Flip the Script on Aging.” It’s more than a slogan—it’s a movement to challenge outdated stereotypes […]
A Path to Aging with Dignity: Rebalancing Michigan’s Medicaid-Funded Long-Term Care System
By Christine Vanlandingham In Michigan and nationwide, the conversation around long-term care for older adults and people with disabilities is evolving. The traditional reliance on institutional settings, such as nursing homes, is being challenged by the growing recognition of the benefits and cost-effectiveness of home and community-based services (HCBS). Programs like the MI Choice Waiver […]
Local, free tax preparation assistance available – Sara Duris – Feb. 17, 2024
There are two free tax preparation programs for older adults and low-income individuals to take advantage of this tax season. Both the United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and AARP Tax Volunteer programs are available now through the end of March, with some programs open until Tax Day, April 15. If you made […]