Caregiving: A community conversation
By Alexandra Newman “We start off life and it follows a predictable, developmental sequence. We don’t think about the probability that we’ll become caregivers.” That was a quote that stuck with me from a Community Conversation about caregiving that was held last month at the South Haven Center for the Arts. As part of the […]
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 […]
Celebrating the labor of caregiving
By Emily Marshall Imagine: it’s 1882 and a massive celebration is underway. People are celebrating positive movement towards decent working conditions and growth towards industrialization. Years later, in 1894, the celebration becomes a federal holiday and has been celebrated as “Labor Day” every year since. While the understanding of this day has morphed from a […]
Caring for each other in times of chaos, uncertainty – Feb. 8, 2025
By Christine Vanlandingham In chaotic and uncertain times, caring for each other is crucial. Whether facing natural disasters, political discord, or personal crises, these moments test our resilience and highlight the need for human connection and empathy. Human beings are inherently social creatures. Our well-being is closely connected to the quality of our relationships and […]