The genius of the Older Americans Act
By Lynn Kellogg Some ideas are just genius. We go through life, and if we’re fortunate, make it to older ages. Whether rich or poor, we all just want to keep doing our thing, whatever interests or passions that entails, until we don’t, and are gone. Our lives change at every age, from childhood through […]
Dispelling myths on social security
By Lynn Kellogg Few federal initiatives have had such broad sweeping success as Social Security. Medicare and Medicaid come close, but Social Security stands alone in its universality, pay-in, earned right status, and nationwide success. The idea of Social Security goes back to the Civil War era. The first U.S. federal pension plan was created […]
Climate change could be disastrous for future generations
By Lynn Kellogg Last month I traveled to Denver to visit a friend. Not having been to Colorado for a while, I was excited to see her and catch glimpses of the Rocky Mountains. Seeing her was great. The greatness of seeing the Rockies was tempered by their condition. A friend who years ago climbed […]
Absentee voting benefits wide range of people, including older adults
By Lynn Kellogg Attacks on absentee voting are just wrong. Absentee voting was created to assure registered voters have a way to vote without physically going to a poll and waiting in line. The President recently voted absentee. Why? Because he’s a busy man and couldn’t get to or take time to get to his […]
Protecting older adults and the programs that serve them
By Lynn Kellogg “The budget reconciliation act (H.R. 1)—formerly named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or OBBBA—was signed into law on July 4, 2025. It cuts over a trillion dollars from Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).” Implementation is planned after the mid-term elections. The quote above is from Justice in Aging, […]
Recognizing the diverse accomplishments of women during Women’s History Month
By Lynn Kellogg This weekend kicks off Women’s History Month. It’s a time to recognize the vital role women have played in shaping our society and knowledge while demonstrating ability to overcome obstacles. A new designation for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area caught my eye. It celebrates two remarkable women and an 1856 […]
Protest parallels
By Lynn Kellogg Amid extreme unrest, a protester’s sign in Minnesota hit home, “History is Screaming – Are you Listening?” So many ideas flashed through my head of the hard-fought gains and values we as a people had come to trust. Loss of treasured freedoms are being felt throughout the country. Loss of human and […]
Hope for a new year
By Lynn Kellogg “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coehlo I’m no Pollyanna, but I do believe in the power of positive thinking. Every year there’s […]
AAA seeking feedback as we develop multi-year plan
By Lynn Kellogg If you’re a caregiver, or wanting meaningful work, read on. AAA needs you. Region IV Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a local, private, not-for-profit corporation whose sole mission is Offering Choices for Independent Lives. Whether one is rich or poor, healthy or not, alone or surrounded by family, fostering lifelong independence […]
Breaking Barriers: Hard times, but we can get through
By Lynn Kellogg When in town I’ve taken to joining a weekly tai chi class. Promoted as “moving meditation” or “the gentle martial art”, it seeks balance in life. With different movements, you inhale the energy you need and exhale what you don’t need. Its positive impact on mental and physical health is proven. One […]