Success Stories

A Recipe for a Good Life: The Social Impact of Senior Meals

November 19, 2024

Donna, an Eastside resident with a sharp wit and a youthful heart, recently celebrated her birthday, turning “39 again” – a playful nod to the late comedian Jack Benny. Her…

A Community Comes Together to Help Paula Stay Safe at Home

October 10, 2024

Paula, an eastside Indianapolis resident, has faced her fair share of challenges as she ages through the seasons of life, but she has persevered with a positive outlook and the…

Nourishing Hearts and Souls: Anna and Her Beloved Pets

November 15, 2023

In a little house tucked away in a small community in the southeast side of Marion County, Anna lives with her beloved pets. For years, these cherished animals have been…

Saving Superwoman: CICOA Caregiver Helps Others Overcome Burnout Through Self Care

October 4, 2023

How do you focus on your wellbeing amid everything that you’re experiencing in life and work? This question has been the focus of April Ervin’s personal and professional life for…

From Stumble To Strength: Reclaiming Independence After Falls

September 5, 2023

Lillie was working as a DeCA teller at the Harrison Village Commissary at Fort Ben on Indy’s northeast side in 2016 when an odd thing happened: She began losing her…

‘This is my Caryn, and she’s from CICOA’

May 31, 2023

Indianapolis woman receives comfort and support from CICOA’s CareAware caregiver support counselor Pauline Dillard wasn’t interested in dating. A single mom who had raised four kids, Pauline was focused on…

Building a Better Life Begins with Nutrition and Exercise

May 3, 2023

It’s never too late to build a better life. Just ask Jan, 76, who said her life started changing for the better earlier this year when she joined a Bingocize®…

At a Loss for Words: Indy Woman Loses Her Career (Not Her Spirit) to Dementia

April 5, 2023

It’s easy to imagine Becky Barton on a stage. She exudes joy as she talks about her two grandkids and her career teaching occupational therapy at the University of Indianapolis.…

Community Connections Empower Indy Mom to Break out of Homelessness

March 22, 2023

Building a healthier, flourishing community for all is a vision that requires many individuals and community partners working together. Consider the case of Amber, a mother of seven children, including…

Way2Go Transportation Reduces Worry for Cancer Patient

February 8, 2023

In a routine checkup last March, Janillia’s doctor observed that she had lost a lot of weight over the previous year—about 40 pounds. Had she been dieting? No, in fact,…