Posts by Tauhric Brown
Every Organization Needs Protection from Fraud, Waste and Abuse
I learned long ago the importance of saying no. Saying no to lavish dinners paid for by vendors or potential vendors. Saying no to “free” tickets to sporting events. Saying…
Read MoreOlder Adults Are Fueling Our Economy
Let’s Keep Them Employed Here’s a statistic that blows my mind: Older adults – those 60-plus – are helping fuel our local economy to the tune of more than $5.37…
Read MoreCommunity Health Is an Issue We All Need to Care (And Get Excited) About
Someone asked me recently: Why should businesses care about community health? I love questions like this because it gives me a chance to tell them how the work CICOA does…
Read MoreTimes Are Changing, and That’s Good for Seniors
Change can be hard. Even for a guy like me who welcomes change, it comes with challenges. I’m like a kid on Christmas Eve when we are ready to roll…
Read MoreUnderstanding People’s Pain Points Helps CICOA Build Solutions
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions and its research partners are getting attention from national geriatrics experts. We were thrilled to get an invitation to present at the American Geriatrics Society…
Read MoreIt’s Time for Our Voices To Be Heard, Even if We Can’t Buy Twitter
If I had $44 billion (that’s the amount Elon Musk paid to buy Twitter), I wouldn’t buy a social media platform, but I would allocate a decent amount of it…
Read MoreVolunteers Make the World Go Round
As I was watched the South Carolina women’s basketball team dominate powerhouse UConn for the National Championship over the weekend, and then Kansas beat the Tar Heels on Monday night,…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Central Indiana Seniors
Dear Central Indiana adults 60 and older, Please let me take this opportunity to let you know that we care about you. We value your contributions to our community. We…
Read MoreMeeting You Where You Are: Diversity in Our Values
It doesn’t really matter where I grew up, how I grew up or how I view the world. Sure, it matters to me, because my background has shaped my life,…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Reinvent the Wheel
We’ve all heard the saying: “There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.” Yet, as I think about this today, I am shifting my focus and adapting to some new realities.…
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