Posts by Tauhric Brown
Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Support for Older Adults
Mental health is a growing crisis, not just in Indiana, but across the country. One in 20 adults experience serious mental illness each year. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of…
Read MoreComfort And Social Connection For Seniors Through Cultural Cuisine
Throughout the vibrant energy of our Central Indiana cities and small towns, a compelling yet often overlooked story unfolds – the rich and meaningful lives of our senior community members.…
Read MoreFocus on Alignment
Dear Friends, FY2023 was a year characterized by remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to address the gaps between our vision for tomorrow and today’s realities. Alignment around that vision has…
Read MoreAging Gracefully: Conversations to Have with Your Aging Parents and Relatives
Have you ever found yourself seated across from an aging parent or relative, sharing a cup of tea or coffee, when the conversation takes an unexpected turn towards their health,…
Read MoreFall Clean-Up Has Become One of My Favorite Days of the Year
CICOA sponsors its 13th Safe at Home Sept. 16 Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall, according to the National Council on…
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle of Loneliness and Depression Among Seniors
Remember how isolated we all felt during the pandemic? Remember wanting to go somewhere, but everything was closed? Even though I was home with my wife and our dog, there…
Read MoreSmall Things Often Can Make a Big Difference for People and Pets
We’ve all heard that we shouldn’t sweat the small stuff. There is good logic in the advice, but maybe sometimes we should sweat the small stuff. When trying to solve…
Read MoreKnowledge Is More Than Power, It’s a Lifeline
More than 9,000 people called CICOA’s Aging & Disability Resource Center in May. It’s a new record for incoming calls. We’ve been setting records at our call center every month…
Read MoreHug a Senior Today!
I have a big favor to ask everyone. I want you to call an older adult in your life today. Let them know you care. Better yet, visit an older…
Read MoreVolunteers Enrich the Lives of More Than 20,000 People in Central Indiana
Hoosiers’ spirit of volunteerism is impressive, often contagious and always appreciated. This is National Volunteer Month, and we are taking some time to thank the dozens of men and women…
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