My favorite day of the year
By Alexandra Newman I’m not exaggerating when I say the Senior Expo is my favorite day of the year. OK, maybe it’s second to my birthday (and my grandma’s birthday) but it really is a special day for me. When I was first tasked with planning the Senior Expo when I started at Area Agency […]
Be aware of scams, especially during the holidays
By Sara Duris Area Agency on Aging’s Info-Line for Aging & Disability has seen an increase in calls recently of people reporting suspicious phone calls, individuals seeking assistance due to being a scam victim, and family members concerned about loved ones giving money away. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), statistics reveal more people […]
Embrace the aging process, we’re all in this together – Alexandra Newman – Dec. 16, 2023
When we think of inspiring stories of aging, we often think of the woman still crocheting at 98 – how are her fingers still so nimble? We think of the Vietnam War Veteran still serving his community as a volunteer – doesn’t he just want to relax? These stories are often presented as a novelty – […]