President’s Corner

Volunteers Enrich the Lives of More Than 20,000 People in Central Indiana

April 5, 2023

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…

Social Workers Help Those in Need Live Their Best Lives Possible

March 1, 2023

When my aunties Vicky, Gerry and Anne got together, they chattered nonstop. I didn’t pay a lot of attention to their banter until I was maybe 12 or 13. That’s…

Getting out of the House Is Good for Your Health, but Many Older Hoosiers Feel Stranded

February 1, 2023

If you have your own vehicle, I want you to do a little experiment with me. Look at your calendar for the next couple of weeks. Now, imagine that you…

Food Insecurity Is a Symptom of Deeper Issues

January 3, 2023

Happy New Year! I am looking forward to a new year filled with much health and happiness for all. This holiday, I’ve been blessed with many things: The love of…

All I Want for Christmas Is for More Seniors to Live Safely at Home

November 30, 2022

We live in a world with self-driving cars, where we can ask our phones to play our favorite tunes, and order eggnog delivered to our front door. Surely, we can…

Every Organization Needs Protection from Fraud, Waste and Abuse

November 2, 2022

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…

Older Adults Are Fueling Our Economy

October 5, 2022

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…

Times Are Changing, and That’s Good for Seniors

August 3, 2022

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…

Home Repairs Make Homes Safer For Seniors; Paying For Them Is A Challenge

July 5, 2022

You know the saying, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is?” How many times have you heard that growing up? How many times have you repeated that…

Understanding People’s Pain Points Helps CICOA Build Solutions

June 8, 2022

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…