From kitchen tables to a community promise
Honoring the goals of older adults and people with disabilities, one conversation at a time By Christine Vanlandingham Every person deserves dignity, independence, and choice—especially as we age or live with a disability. These aren’t luxuries; they’re the foundation of a life well lived. Yet for too many older adults, those principles can feel fragile—eroded […]
From Support to Solutions: Resources for a Dignified, Independent Life – July 19, 2025
By Christine Vanlandingham At a local hair salon this past weekend, a conversation floated across the room—one that’s becoming increasingly common. A woman in the chair across the way was sharing her struggle to care for her aging mother, who has mild cognitive impairment and needs nursing home-level care for her physical needs. “She doesn’t […]
A team effort – Jan. 25, 2025
Area Agency on Aging programs help keep Niles woman out of hospital, in her own home By Alexandra Newman If it weren’t for Region IV Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and community partners, Helen, 67, would likely be living in a nursing home. But thanks to a dedicated team of social and community health workers, […]
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 client. I thought I’d just do the interview, write up the story and it would be submitted with some grant reporting and possibly be shared […]