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 decades. Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting a local caregiver who has done the latter – for over 20 years. Janice C., of Benton Harbor, has been caring for […]
Disability Resources for All Ages
By Sara Duris Q. My husband has Parkinson’s disease and has had to go on Social Security Disability. I’m still working, and with his care needs increasing, it isn’t safe for him to be home alone for more than a couple of hours. I know your agency helps seniors, but he is only 56. Does […]
Direct care workers are needed and foreign-born workers key to fill the gap – Lynn Kellogg – Oct. 26, 2024
At its recent 50th Anniversary celebration, Region IV Area Agency on Aging honored many people playing critical roles in the community. Some of the most moving stories came from persons serving as “direct care workers.” These are folks whose work it is to care for persons needing regular assistance with common activities of daily living. Their […]
Internet resources ending; emergency preparedness takes planning – Sara Duris – May 18, 2024
Q. We are raising our grandson on our limited Social Security income and have relied on the Affordable Internet assistance to help us have good internet coverage for him to have a computer for homework. Do you know why this help is ending? A. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was created as an extension of […]