The Power of a woven community
By Christine Vanlandingham We all have moments in life when the path forward suddenly feels uncertain — moments when strength and independence, which once felt effortless, begin to require more hands, more creativity, and more community than we ever expected. For sisters Angelia and Rose Michelle Jackson of Benton Harbor, that moment came after loss, […]
It started with a phone call
By Alexandra Newman It all started with a phone call to find their local senior center. An anecdote I often use when talking about Area Agency on Aging’s Info-Line for Aging & Disability. I use it to say that no question is too big or too small for our Aging Specialists. It doesn’t have to […]
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, […]
Advancing with Independence – Alexandra Newman – July 6, 2024
David G., 64, says his life has improved tremendously since being referred to Area Agency on Aging (AAA) last October. “My apartment is clean, my fridge is stocked, and I get to all of my doctor appointments,” he said. David has primarily lived by himself his entire adult life thanks to the help of a […]