Posts by Lisa Schneekloth

There is a specific kind of anticipation that comes with March in Indiana. We find ourselves looking for those first green buds on the trees and the small pops of…

Last week, I stood in a room filled with laughter, vibrant outfits and decorations, and an undeniable sense of energy. We were celebrating Galentine’s—an event that started as a fun…

The holiday decorations are back in their boxes, the last of the sugar cookies have (finally) been eaten, and life in Indiana is settling into that quiet, gray January rhythm.…

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time we pause to recognize the more than 63 million Americans who provide essential, unpaid care for an aging parent, spouse or loved…

Fred Rogers once said: “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world,…

The conversation around aging and disability in America often focuses on expensive long-term care facilities or in-home nursing. But a more critical and often overlooked issue is far simpler: the…

The challenges in our community’s care system are growing, and one of the most significant is the unseen and often unpaid work of family caregivers. They are a hidden workforce,…

The challenges in delivering effective healthcare and social support are constantly evolving. We often focus on medical treatments, but increasingly, we recognize that true health begins in our communities, shaped…

Our community is always changing, and so are the ways we support older adults and people with disabilities. We’re seeing growing needs and limited resources, and it’s clear that adapting…

As we embark on a new season at CICOA, I am honored and energized to step into the role of President & CEO. For those who know me, you understand…