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 […]
Flipping the Script on Aging: Older Workers Are a Competitive Advantage Businesses Need
By Christine Vanlandingham What if the catalyst for your company’s next breakthrough isn’t the latest technology, but a new approach to workforce diversity? At Region IV Area Agency on Aging, we’ve spent the past year inviting our community to “Flip the Script on Aging.” It’s more than a slogan—it’s a movement to challenge outdated stereotypes […]
Find purpose in retirement through volunteerism – June 14, 2025
By Lynn Kellogg One retired acquaintance told me she planned to go find at least a part time job because she was “crawling the walls” at home. She asked me how I liked retirement. I love it, but it took a deliberate journey to reinvent oneself. Within a span of 18 months, I was widowed […]
When I retire… June 7, 2025
By Alexandra Newman When I retire, I will travel the world. When I retire, I will spend hours tending to vegetables and reading all the books that have been piling up on my nightstand. Many of us have these dreams when we’re having a tough day at work. I’m 30+ years away from retirement and […]