President’s Corner
A new year often symbolizes a fresh start and positive energy. Some people celebrate New Year’s Day by opening the door at midnight to “let out” the old year and…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…